CLOVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK

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CLOVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

2021-2022

STUDENT

HANDBOOK

205 E. Market Street

Cloverdale, IN 46120

Office--(765)795-4203

Fax--(765)795-4381

Guidance Fax (765)795-2546

www.cloverdale.k12.in.us

Sonny Stoltz, Principal

ext. 5504 – [email protected]

Brent Sailor, Assistant Principal


James Wade, Athletic Director


Sara Blair, Guidance Counselor


http://www.cloverdale.k12.in.us/

mailto:[email protected]




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School Information

Table of Contents

General School Information Academic Letter .................................. 38

CHS Song .............................................. 3 Student Officers ..................................... 3

School Welcome .................................... 4

CHS Mission/Vision/Beliefs .................. 5

P.E.D.A.L ……………………………...6 Student Day ........................................... 9

Bell Schedule ......................................... 9

School Closing ..................................... 10

Academic Info./Policy Guidance Department .......................... 11 Class Ranking ...................................... 11

Credit Classification............................. 11

Diplomas .............................................. 12

Graduation Pathways ........................... 12

Early Graduation .................................. 17 Enrollment Policy ................................ 17

Attendance Policy Excused/Unexcused Absence ............... 18 Pre-Arranged Absence ......................... 19

Early Dismissal .................................... 19

Extended Absence ................................ 19 Make Up Work .................................... 20 Sign In/Out Sheet ................................. 20

Truancy……………...………………..21

Withdrawal..…………………………..21

Discipline/Student Behavior Alcohol/Controlled Substance………...21 Cheating/Plagiarism ............................. 22

Dress Code……………………………22

Gang Prevention………………………24 Harassment/Tolerance .......................... 24 PDA…………………………………...25

Probation/Attendance…………………25

Social Probation ................................... 25

Tardies………………………………...26

Tobacco….............................................26

Discipline Ladder Policies Classroom Ladder ................................ 27 Administrative Ladder ......................... 28

Student Conduct/Rules………………..30

AEP ......................................................... 30

M-R Night School…………………….31

Saturday School………………………32

Suspensions/Teen Court………..……..32 Expulsion……………………………...32

Health Services

Clinic/Guidelines ................................. 34 Drug Testing Program………………...35

Immunization Policy………………….36

Medication Policy…………………….37

Academic Jacket .................................. 38

Book Loss/Damage Charge ................. 39

Bus Transportation……………………39

Cafetorium/Meal Procedure ................. 39 Class Dues….………………………….40 Correspondence Courses………………40

Dances/Prom…………………………..41

Devise Usage Guidelines/Procedures…41

Disabled Individual Policy ................... 45 Emancipated Students…...…………….45

Equal Opportunity/

Non-Discrimination Policy .................. 45

ECA Events/Conflicts .......................... 46 Fire/Disaster Drill……………………..46

High ability Program………………….47

Grades/Period/Scale ............................. 47

Grades for Students/Enrolling

from Accredited Schools ..................... 47 Honor Roll…………………………….48

Incompletes……………………………48

Network/Internet Acceptable Use and Safety ..................................... 48

Media Center Usage ............................ 49

NHS Selection Criteria ........................ 50 Non-Custodial Parents………………...50

Pre-High School Credits………………51

Release of Records .............................. 51 Sales …………………………………..52

Search and Seizure .............................. 53

Telephone/Cell Phone Use……………53

Textbook/Computer Fees……………..54

Transfer Students ................................. 54

Visitors and Guest ............................... 55

Work Permits/Employment ................. 55 Testing Dates ……….………………... 56

Athletic Handbook

Insurance ………………………………57

Equipment and Supplies ……………….58

IHSAA Rules ………………………….59

Sportsmanship …………………………61

Transportation …………………………61 Awards Program ………………………62

Varsity Letters by Sport ……………….62

Letter Awards …………………………64

Nature of Awards ……………………...65

Admission and Passes …………………66

Violations ……………………………...67

Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco ……………….67

Law Enforcement ……………………...69 Verification Awareness ………………..70

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School Nickname and Color Our nickname is the Clovers, and our school colors are Kelly

Green and White.

Cloverdale High School Song

CHEER, CHEER FOR OLE' CLOVER HIGH,

BRING DOWN THE ECHO BEARING OUR CRY,

WITH OUR LOYAL VOICES HIGH,

SHAKE DOWN THE THUNDER FROM THE SKY.

ALTHOUGH THE ODDS BE GREAT OR SMALL,

OLE' CLOVERDALE WILL WIN OVER ALL.

WHILE OUR LOYAL SONS ARE MARCHING ONWARD TO

VICTORY. (Tune: “Notre Dame Fight Song”)

Student Council Officers

President –

Vice President –

Secretary –

Treasurer –

Class Officers

Seniors Juniors President – President –

Vice President – Vice President –

Secretary – Secretary –

Treasure – Treasurer –

Sophomores Freshman President – President –

Vice President – Vice President –

Secretary – Secretary –

Treasurer – Treasurer –

Welcome to Cloverdale High School

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WELCOME

On behalf of the administration and teachers we would like to welcome

you to Cloverdale High School. It is our goal that you enter this school

with a goal of receiving an education that assists you in entering a career

pathway of your choice for continued success in your future endeavors.

We hope that your high school career is enjoyable and worthwhile.

Please assist us in making your high school as pleasant as possible by

contributing in the areas of leadership, character, scholarship and

service.

This handbook is designed to assist in your understanding of school

policies, as well as provide information about various school activities.

Please take the time to review and use this material as you develop

your education plans.

Again, welcome to CHS and we wish you a successful and enjoyable

educational career.

Sincerely,

Sonny Stoltz

HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARIES

Lea Ann Phillips Secretary/Treasurer

Penny McPeak, Guidance Secretary

Gwen Stattner, Athletic Secretary

SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Greg Linton

[email protected]

2021-2022 BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES

Vivian Whitaker (P), Katrina Lewis (VP), Donna Fidler (S),

Duane Huge, Arvel Hinton, Joe Mann, Mike Rightmyer II

The Board of School Trustees meets the second Monday of each month

in the Arthur L. Johnson Center at 7:00pm.


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CLOVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Cloverdale Community School Corporation is committed to challenging each student to reach his/her full intellectual, creative, and physical potential through a fully integrated curriculum. We encourage students to become life- long learners and problem-solvers through technological tools, global awareness, and other educational resources. We strive to create a diverse community that fosters respect and social responsibility; enhanced by a strong partnership between home, school, and community.

CLOVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT

“Success for Everyone”

CLOVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BELIEF STATEMENT

Cloverdale Community School Corporation will provide conditions that foster:

We believe in offering an efficient organization, flexible and responsive to student needs

We believe in an atmosphere of inquiry, encouraging exploration We believe in a dynamic curriculum, grounded in the values and

traditions of our community/culture We believe in a high expectation of student success balanced by

learner ability We believe in diversity of learning strategies and opportunities that

promote the intellectual, personal and social development of each student

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P . E . D . A . L . Promoting Excellence through Discipline and

Attendance enhancing Learning

Students at Cloverdale High School are acknowledged for

excellence in attendance and discipline each grading period. The

program is called P.E.D.A.L., which stands for “Promoting

Excellence through Discipline and Attendance enhancing

Learning.” CHS believes that classroom participation and attitude

are essential for successful learning. Students receiving this award

each quarter must meet the criteria of: 0 absences, 1 or fewer

tardies, and zero discipline referrals for each grading period.

Students are rewarded each grading period with increasing

incentives throughout the school year. Students are challenged to

gain four P.E.D.A.L.’s resembling a clover by the end of the

school year.

*Students with perfect attendance for the entire year and/or 2

or fewer tardies, will also be rewarded at the Underclassmen and

Senior Banquets near of the school year.

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Student Handbook Parent/Student

I, have been informed where to find the academic and athletic 2021-2022 Cloverdale High School Handbook. www.cloverdale.k12.in.us I shall review it and I am responsible for its contents. I understand that the Cloverdale High School Disciplinary Policy is available to view online. I too will review and will be responsible for the content of the Disciplinary Policy as prescribed by Public Law 16-1990, Core 40, Academic Honors Diploma criteria, Internet Use Policy, and Denial of Permission to Release Certain Directory Information without Prior Written Consent.

Student’s Signature

SCHOOL’S WEB SITE AND NEWSPAPERS

The School’s web site represents many of the special aspects of our school. It is possible for your child to be included in pictures in the areas we wish to highlight. We may also include some of your child’s creative work. We appreciate and wish to honor the right to privacy. Note: Only the first name and last initial will be used on the website to identify students.

Please contact the front office if you do not wish for the school to use and reproduce any film, video, photos, prints, tapes, likeness, or sound recording of the student as well as his/her name for placement on the school’s website.

11th Grade Students ONLY

Notice of Restriction to Release Student Directory Information to Military Representatives

Release of Student Directory Information by the high school to recruiting representatives of the various military services and academics is required by state law. (IC 20-10.1-29-3) A parent or a student has the right to restrict the release of such information to the military recruiting representatives if the parent or student signs a written request by the end of the student's sophomore year in high school.


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Students…

Please turn in the Student Agenda /

Website / Drug Consent inserts to your 1st period

teacher.

Due: 8-20-21

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STUDENT DAY

Classes are scheduled from 8:04am to 3:00pm daily. Students who ride the bus

to school are on school property when they board the bus and are expected to

obey all school and bus rules. When students arrive on school grounds, they are

not permitted to leave the grounds again until the dismissal of school, unless

excused by office personnel. Students are not permitted to leave the school

building for any reason without permission. This includes returning to a

student driven vehicle. Students must leave school by 3:15pm, unless they are

under the direct supervision of a teacher/coach. No one is permitted to return

to the locker bays after 4:00pm without permission. Students are not permitted

to carry any type of drink into the school at any time. This includes carrying

water during the school day. Exception would be excused by medical

conditions and checked by the school nurse.

2021-2022 BELL SCHEDULES

7 Period Bell Schedule Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

Period 1: 8:04 - 8:49 Period 1: 8:04 - 8:37 Period 2: 8:53 - 9:38 Period 2: 8:41 - 9:14 Period 3: 9:42 - 10:27 Period 3: 9:18 - 9:51 Success: 10:31 - 11:01 Period 5: 9:55 - 10:28 Period 4: 11:05 - 12:33 Period 6: 10:32 - 11:05 Period 4: 11:09 - 12:20 Lunch A: Lunch Time: 11:05 - 11:45 Lunch A: Class Time: 11:48 - 12:33 Lunch Time: 11:05 - 11:40 Lunch B: Class Time: 11:44 - 12:20 Class Time: 11:05 - 11:50 Lunch B: Lunch Time: 11:53 - 12:33 Class Time: 11:09 - 11:45 Lunch Time: 11:45 - 12:20 Period 5: 12:37 - 1:22 Period 6: 1:26 - 2:11 Period 7: 12:24 - 12:55 Period 7: 2:15 - 3:00

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2 Hour Delay Bell Schedules A B C

Period : 1 2 3 10:04 - 10:36

Period : 2 3 1 10:40 - 11:12

Period : 4 4 4

11:16 - 12:32

Lunch A 11:12 - 11:47

Class Time: 11:51 - 12:32

Lunch B: 11:57 - 12:32

Class Time: 11:16 - 11:57

Period : 3 1 2 12:36 - 1:09

Period 5: 1:13 - 1:46

Period 6: 1:50 - 2:23

Period 7: 2:27 - 3:00

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING

Cloverdale Schools will be notifying parents of school closings, delays, early dismissals, and other pertinent information through our School Messenger System.

Whether the decision to close is made early in the morning, after the buses have delivered the students to school, or in the evening for the next school day, the television and radio stations will be notified and we will send an alert.

Parents should make advance arrangements for their children in case they are away from home and school is closed.

RADIO STATIONS TELEVISION STATIONS

Greencastle WREB FM 94.3 Terre Haute WTWO Channel

2 Terre Haute WTHI Channel

10 Indianapolis WXIN TV 59

Indianapolis WRTV Channel 6

Indianapolis WISH Channel 8

Indianapolis WTHR Channel 13

LOCAL WEATHER SERVICE SCHOOL WEBSITE

(765)795-3566 www.cloverdale.k12.in.us

SCHOOL TWITTER @cloverathletics


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ACADEMIC INFORMATION / POLICY

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Check out the school website for college/career information at: www.cloverdale.k12.in.us/chs click on guidance department, then colleges/careers. A counselor is on staff to serve students in the following manner:

1. Scheduling and academic planning. 2. Providing college and scholarship information. 3. Assisting with personal problems, individually and in groups. Confidentiality is

observed. (In cases of possible injury to self or others, or situations that are required by law to be reported, confidentiality cannot be kept.)

4. Testing achievement, mental ability, and aptitude. 5. Conferring with parents.

Being a communication link between other schools and community resources. Career counseling and post-secondary planning are available in our Knoy Career/Resource Center.

SENIORS ONLY

If you complete high school with an Indiana Core 40 w/Technical Honors Diploma, or an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Indiana Division of Financial Aid (DFA). In order for you to be considered for such assistance, the guidance office must submit your name, birth date, and social security number. Unless the Guidance office receives written notification from you, we will release information to DFA.

CLASS RANKING

The grades used in computing scholastic average and class rank will be from all classes. Semester grades are converted to the 4-point scale. Rank and average are computed for grades 9 through 12, on a cumulative basis. Students must be enrolled in five credit - earning classes for ranking purposes and athletic eligibility.

CREDIT CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

Freshman – completed the 8th Grade

Sophomore – completed one year of high school

Junior – completed two years of high school

Senior – completed three years of high school

http://www.cloverdale.k12.in.us/chs

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DIPLOMA COMPLETION & GRADUATION

All students are strongly encouraged to complete a Career Academic Sequence (selecting electives in a deliberate manner) to take full advantage of career exploration and preparation opportunities. Students are expected to take 6-7 credits a semester. For a students to be in good standing and on track, the following number of credits should be completed at the end of each of the following grade levels: 9th grade: 11 credits; 10th grade: 23 credits; 11th grade: 34 credits. All credits required for graduation must be satisfactorily completed by the seniors’ last day of regular attendance in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Students are expected to participate in the graduation ceremony in order to receive a diploma.

Students in the Class of 2022 earn a diploma

through:

Students in the Classes of 2023, 2024, & 2025 earn a diploma through an Indiana

Graduation Pathway:

1. Completion of a minimum of 43* credits for the appropriate diploma

2. Passing the Grade 10 ISTEP + Graduation Qualifying Tests in English and Math ^

^Students in the Class of 2022 may elect to pursue a Graduation Pathway as an alternative to passing both portions of the Grade 10 ISTEP+ Graduation Qualifying Tests in English and Math; state criteria requires participation in test administrations of ISTEP+ each year prior to opting in to Graduation Pathways.

1. Completion of a minimum of 43* credits for the appropriate diploma (see pages 6-7)

2. Learn and demonstrate employability skills through completion of a project-based learning, service based learning, or work-based learning experience (see page 7-8)

3. Demonstrate post-secondary competencies (see pages 8-9) by meeting criteria for one of the following:

A. Earning an Academic or Technical Honors Diploma B. Minimum scores on college admission testing: ACT: 18 English or 22 Reading AND 22 Math or 23 Science; or C. SAT: 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 530 Math D. Industry-based certification E. Minimum score of 31 on the Armed Forces Qualifying Test (also known as ASVAB) F. C average for 3 Dual Credit/AP courses G. C average in at least 2 non-duplicative advanced courses within a career pathway

*Students with an Individual Education Plans (IEP) may elect for a credit plan under House Enrolled Act 1519 **Class of 2022 using Graduation Pathway criteria for CTE Concentrator Credits is 6 credits in a high school career sequence

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INDIANA DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS

In addition to the following diploma credit requirements, students earning an Indiana diploma through Graduation Pathways must complete the employability skill and post-secondary competencies. Students in the Classes 2023 & 2024 are required to complete the Graduation Pathway process to earn any Indiana diploma.

CORE 40 REQUIREMENTS

English/Language Arts, 8 Credits Including a balance of literature, composition and speech Mathematics, 6 Credits (6 credits earned in grades 9-12) 2 Credits: Algebra I 2 Credits: Geometry 2 Credits: Algebra II

*All students are required to take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school.

Science, 6 Credits 2 Credits: Biology I 2 Credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or Integrated Chemistry/Physics 2 Credits: any Core 40 science course

Social Studies, 6 Credits 2 Credits: U.S. History 1 Credit: U.S. Government 1 Credit: Economics 2 Credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

Directed Electives, 5 Credits

World Languages Fine Arts Career/Technical

Physical Education, 2 Credits

Health and Wellness, 1 Credit

Electives, 6 Credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended) *Entrance into some college programs may require additional courses. For example, many engineering programs require four years of high school math. Some colleges now require 2 years of foreign language to meet entrance requirements. While many advanced courses are not absolutely necessary for college entrance, they may be helpful in preparing you for college work.

INDIANA CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

Complete all requirements for Core 40 and must also:

Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits

Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits in two

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languages)

Earn 2 Core 40 Fine arts credits

Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a GPA of a “B” or better

Complete ONE of the following:

A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams

B. Earn 6 verifiable transcript college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list

C. Earn two of the following:

1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcript college credits from the priority course list.

2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams

3. 2 credits in IB standard level course and corresponding IB exams

D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, mathematics, and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each

E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section

F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams

*Cloverdale High School policy allows a course grade of “C” to count toward the Academic Honors Diploma.

INDIANA CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA

Complete all requirements for Core 40 and must also: Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:

1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or 2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6

transcript college credits Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. Complete one of the following:

A. Any one of the options (A – F) of the core 40 with Academic Honors B. Earn the following scores of higher on WorKeys; Reading for Information

–Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, And Locating Information –Level 5.

C. Earn the following minimum scores) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.

D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on compass; Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80

GENERAL DIPLOMA

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To graduate with the General Diploma designation, the following formal opt-out process must be completed: (See Indiana Code 20-32-4-7, 8, 9, 10 for opt out triggers.)

The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor (or another staff member who assists students in course selection) meet to discuss the student’s progress.

The student’s career and course plan is reviewed.

The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum.

If the decision is made to opt out of the Core 40 designation, the student is required to complete the course and credit requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.

A Core 40 Opt-out Form must be completed and signed by all participants; a copy of the form must be placed in the student’s permanent record.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Indiana students must also demonstrate employability skills through project-based, service-based, or work-based learning experiences. The following list includes options for Employability Skills at Cloverdale High School as of Fall 2020, and is subject to change. Project-Based Learning Service-Based Learning

Peer Tutoring

Athletics: Full season (Coach or Athletic Department verification)

Marching Band, Color Guard (Teacher verification)

CHS Service Learning Day Work-Based Learning

JAG

Cadet Teaching

WBL Agriculture Capstone POST-SECONDARY COMPETENCIES

The third and final component of completing a Graduation Pathway is a post-secondary competency that is demonstrated through diploma type, readiness scores, certification, or coursework. Students must select ONE Competency to meet for graduation:

AHD or THD

C Average for 3 AP/Dual Credit Classes

ACT: 18 English or 22 Reading AND 22 Math or 23 Science

SAT: 480 EBRW, 530 Math

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ASVAB: 31 on AFQT

State/Industry Certificate

C Average for 2 non-duplicative advanced courses in a Career Concentrator. Career Concentrators are met with certain Career/Technical Education (CTE) courses. The chart on below highlights CTE concentrators offered at Cloverdale High School, for the 2022-2024 Cohorts. Students must complete both Concentrator A and Concentrator B in the pathway with at least a C average in order to meet the Career Concentrator criteria. The course descriptions are found in the respective department sections. CTE programs can be explored in the Indiana CTE Career Guide.

Career Concentrator Programs of Study at Cloverdale High School

Dept. page #

Pathway/Program of Study

Concentrator Course A Concentrator Course B

16 Agriculture Power, Structure and Technology Systems

Agriculture Power, Structure and Technology

Agribusiness Management

16 Animal Systems Advanced Life Science: Animals


16 Food Products and Processing Systems

Advanced Life Science: Foods (Chemistry of Foods)


16 Plant Systems Advanced Life Science: Plants and Soils


Career Concentrator CTE courses are also available through Area 30 Career Center. A student enrolling in these programs is strongly encouraged to complete the entire two years of the program. The majority of the programs at Area 30 Career Center are two-year programs. Students may earn three credits per course. Many of the programs at Area 30 Career Center also offer dual college credit with colleges such as Ivy Tech and Vincennes University. Students enrolled in this program spend half of their school day at the Area 30 Career Center (or another designated site) and half of their day at Cloverdale High School. Course descriptions of the various career programs offered at the Area 30 Career Center can be found on their website.

EARLY and MID-TERM GRADUATES

Senior student application for early graduation shall be in accordance with state regulations. The principal may honor this request if all conditions for graduations are met and the student fulfills the graduation requirements.

http://www.flipcareerguide.com/books/rgoz/#p=1

https://www.area30.k12.in.us/

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MID-TERM GRADUATES

Students requesting to graduation at eh end of the 7th semester must complete the following:

Complete a Mid-term Graduation Request Form by June 1 of the year prior to the student’s early graduation or with special permission by the principal during the current school year.

Pass the ISTEP graduation exam in math and English

EARLY GRADUATION

Students requesting to graduate at the end of the 6th semester must:

Complete an Early Graduation Request form by June 1 of the year prior to the student’s year

Pass the ISTEP graduation exam in math and English by the end of the first semester of their junior year.

A junior who is approved to graduate at the end of the sixth semester will be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony with the senior class. Juniors who are approved to graduate after 6 semesters may apply for the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship following graduation if they are planning to attend an Indiana college. For more information on this scholarship visit https://www.in.gov/che/.

The final decision concerning the request for early graduation will be made by the high school principal. The following stipulations will also apply to those students who want to graduate early:

Only offered to seniors who have successfully completed 43 credits by the end of the first semester of their senior year and exhibited mastery in their 43 required credits. Only offered to seniors who have passed the ECA.

Documentation from the student's college and/or employer should be included with the application.

Upon completion of requirements for early graduation, students will receive a letter from the principal stating that they have successfully completed their requirements to graduate.

Students may receive their diplomas at the regular commencement ceremony at the end of the school year.

Students involved in early graduation are not eligible for extra-curricular activities upon completion of course requirements.

Students graduating early are not eligible to attend the prom unless they attend as guests of enrolled students.

ENROLLMENT POLICY

The State of Indiana mandates that children between the ages of 7 and 18 are to be enrolled and attending school, or receiving an equivalent education. A student is required to have parent/school administrator permission to withdraw from school

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at age 18. Students attending school are required by Indiana laws to be in school all day.

A student who lives within the boundaries of the Cloverdale School Corporation district must be enrolled and/or in attendance on the first day of school, or be considered truant. Any student not enrolled or in attendance after the first ten (10) school days will be remanded to the proper authorities for legal action. Students who have transferred to another school district or private school are exempted from this rule.

A student who enrolls in Cloverdale High School must be living with a parent and/or legal guardian. If there is a change in guardianship (custody), the school must have a legal transfer of guardianship paper in the student's file located in the Guidance Office.

A student enrolling in Cloverdale High School for the first time must have been in good standing at the school previously attended. If that student is under expulsion from another school, he/she will not be permitted to enroll until the semester following the termination period of the expulsion. Thereafter, enrollment is possible provided the student has legal residence in the district. Previous school records are required for verification of status.

At registration, a student needs a birth certificate or transcript from the previous school attended and a record of health immunizations. In addition, all athletes are required to have a physical on file with the Athletic Director. Transfer students will have twenty (20) school days from the date of enrollment in school to produce a current record of immunizations. If the twenty (20) day limit is exceeded, the student will be removed from school until such records are produced

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Good attendance is essential to success in school and in later employment. According to Indiana Compulsory State Attendance Law IC 20-33-2 and CCSC Policy 5200, Cloverdale Community School's goal for attendance is to be above the state average of 95%. Cloverdale High School will send out a truancy alert each day for students marked absent in the AM who have not been called in by a parent/guardian. Every absence beyond a student’s 5th unexcused absence must have a doctor’s note or verification of a student absence. Excuse slips must be turned into the front office in a timely manner.

3rd - unexcused absence each semester - written letter given to student.

5th - unexcused absence each semester – written letter mailed to parent and

student placed on attendance probation and temporary non-credit status.

6th - unexcused absence - suspend credits in each class that is violated and/or student will make up time missed.

10th – unexcused absence for year – Legal Notice mailed to parent – Indiana Compulsory Attendance Law IC 20-33-2

11th – unexcused absence for year – State of Indiana Probable Cause Affidavit filed with Juvenile Probation – Violation of State of Indiana Compulsory Attendance Law IC 20-33-2

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Additional Unexcused Absences:

1. The Principal/Designee may offer Saturday Schools as a last resort in lieu of the permanent loss of credit.

All students on non-credit status will be evaluated at the end of (each) semester. The student that is on non-credit status can have the credit(s) reinstated if he/she has:

Passed the class academically

Has no additional unexcused absences

Has not been a behavior problem and is recommended by the teacher(s)

Excused Absences Illness with verified by a note from a physician/dentist

SS/AEP/OSS

Death in family

Required court appearance/attendance

School sponsored trip or activity

Any other absence approved by the administration Pre-Arranged Approved Absences

Religious observance

Page in legislature

Driver's license exam

Exhibiting at State Fair

College Visit

Working polls on Election Day

Out of Town/Family Vacation (limit of 5 days per school year)

A pre-arranged absence form must be obtained from the office and turned in, along with a note of explanation, 2 weeks prior to the time of expected absence from school. The Administration may use afterschool to make time up for school/classes missed.

EARLY DISMISSAL FROM CLASSES

Students are not permitted to leave the school building or grounds during the school day unless the office upon parental request grants special permission. Students cannot sign out during lunch without the parent being present or without administrator's approval. The office reserves the right to deny permission for early dismissal and to confirm the necessity for such requests. The student needs both parental phone call and office permission in order to leave school early. Parents or guardians should specify the reason for early dismissal, the exact time of requested dismissal, and when the student will return to school. Early dismissal is considered part of the unexcused attendance days per semester.

EXTENDED ABSENCE POLICY We believe that students who are absent from school miss a valuable opportunity to learn and grow. While nothing can replace being in the classroom, it is our intention to give special consideration to students who are absent for six or more consecutive days

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due to a serious illness or hospitalization. Each extended absence will be evaluated separately on its own merit. When the Certificate of Child's Incapacity is completed, the Principal will determine if the extent of the illness or injury warrants a hearing. If a hearing is indicated, a hearing officer will be appointed to determine what course of action is in the best interest of the student. The hearing officer has available, but is not limited to any of the following:

1. The student might return to class with a grade period in which to complete makeup work.

2. The student might meet the criteria that require exclusion.

3. The student might not be afforded the opportunity to make up work.

4. If a student qualifies and if the absence exceeds four weeks in length, home bound instruction might be established.

MAKE UP WORK Students who are absent are expected to make up work missed in each class. Arrangements for making up assignments shall be made by the student with each teacher. The length of time for the completion of the make-up assignments shall be equivalent to the number of days missed up to a maximum of FIVE (5) school days. The deadline for tests and projects, which were set prior to the student's absence, are not extended. All incomplete grades must be made up within five (5) school days, unless extraordinary circumstances make this impossible.

*It is the student's responsibility to obtain all make-up work from his/her teachers immediately upon returning to school.

**Students who work election polls for a half-day are required, by law, to attend school the other half day.

PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES AFTERSCHOOL A student who is unable to attend school because of illness or out of school suspension will also be unable to attend athletic practice, and all curricular and extra- curricular functions. Students should be in attendance all day to participate in any extra-curricular activity. Exceptions will be considered on their own merit by the administration. Students who attend such events are insubordinate and shall be disciplined. Make up work for the suspended student is the responsibility of the student. Teachers will provide make up work when asked by the student. A student will have the same number of school days to make up the work, as was the suspension. All make up work is due at the end of the allowed make up period and must be turned in to the teachers, assistant principal or the principal.

PROCEDURES FOR SIGNING IN AND OUT

Students are encouraged to make their medical and personal appointments after school hours. However, if a student must leave during school hours, a parent phone call must be received in the attendance office prior to the student signing out and leaving the building. Failure to sign out can result in a truancy violation and/or disciplinary action. Students reporting to school after the beginning of school and/or students returning to school from an appointment outside of the school must sign in upon their arrival or return. Failure to sign in may result in disciplinary action. This procedure is necessary because it is the school's responsibility to know where all students are during the

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school day. Students are to be inside the building during and between classes, unless under supervision of an instructor or with permission from the office.

TRUANCY

Truancy is defined as absence from school during any part of the school day without the consent of parent and/or proper school officials. Truancy will be recorded as unexcused. A student is truant if he/she:

1. Leaves school without signing out in the main office. 2. Leaves school at lunch without proper permission. 3. Is absent from school without prior permission from parent(s). 4. Is absent from class without permission (skipping). 5. Obtains a pass to go to a certain place and does not report there or goes

somewhere else besides the destination on the pass. 6. Becomes ill and goes home or stays in the restroom instead of reporting to the

nurse or main office. 7. Comes to school, but does not attend classes. Truancy from school or class will result in disciplinary action. All work missed while a student is truant may NOT be made up for credit.

TRUANCY / HABITUAL DESIGNATION

On the third truancy from a class or classes during a school year, a student who is at least thirteen (13) but less than fifteen (15), will be classified as a habitual truant and will have his/her name sent to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Furthermore, the school principal cannot sign the official Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles form for students applying for an operator's license until the student becomes eighteen (18) years of age or until he/she is no longer classified as a habitual truant.

A student identified as a habitual truant is entitled to a review of the attendance record at least once a year to determine if the attendance has improved so that the student can become eligible for a license/permit.

The Habitual Truant Permanent Record Report must be completed, and becomes a part of the student's permanent record file. This report shall be included with any records sent to another school or school system in which the student enrolls.

WITHDRAWAL

Both state law and board policy require that before a student aged eighteen (with parent/guardian permission) and eighteen (without parent/guardian permission) may withdraw, the principal is to conduct an exit interview with the student and parents. A minor student, even with parental permission, by law may only withdraw due to one of these three stipulations: financial hardship within family, court order, or long-term medical condition. Should the situation be such that the student insists on withdrawing but the parents will not agree, the principal must decide on the proper course of action.

DISCIPLINE / STUDENT BEHAVIOR

ALCOHOL / CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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The possession, use, delivery, transfer, or sale of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances or look-a-likes by students, while in school, on school property, or at school-sponsored events, is expressly forbidden.

a. FIRST OFFENSE: Parents/guardians and law enforcement will be contacted immediately upon verification of the violation. The student will be suspended out-of-school for five days and will be ineligible for participation in all extracurricular activities for a period of one (1) calendar year and placed on social probation. The site administrator may reduce the loss of extracurricular eligibility to six (6) months if the student and parents/ guardians obtain, at their own expense, a drug or alcohol assessment prior to returning to school and follow the recommendations. The assessment must be provided at an Indiana State approved alcohol/drug agency in the area and the assessment must be conducted by a certified alcoholism/drug abuse counselor. The student and parent/guardians must sign a release allowing the assessor and the school administration to exchange information and they must work in cooperation with the school to follow through with the recommendations of the assessment.

b. SECOND OFFENSE: Parents/guardians and law enforcement will be contacted immediately upon verification of the violation. The student will be ineligible for extra-curricular activities for a period of one calendar year and placed on social probation. A recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Superintendent of Schools.

c. THIRD OFFENSE: Parents/guardians and law enforcement will be contacted immediately upon verification of the violation. The student will be ineligible for extra-curricular activities for the remainder of high school career and placed on social probation. A recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Superintendent of Schools.

CHEATING / FORGERY / PLAGIARISM The minimal punishment for a student verified as having been involved in cheating or plagiarism on an assignment or test is to receive a mark of zero on that assignment or test and to be refused the privilege of making up the work. Continuous cheating should be referred to one of the administrators for further disciplinary action. A student who forges, falsifies, or makes fraudulent use of a school pass, any other school form, grades, or attendance notes will be disciplined.

DRESS CODE It is important for the students of CHS to maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment. We know that a student’s clothing and appearance can be distracting to other students and can interfere with learning. With this in mind, we are concerned about the personal appearance of our students. Current fashion trends and styles should not dictate the dress code for the students of CHS. With the cooperation of parents, the school will continue to encourage all students to dress in a fashion that the staff and parents judge to reflect good taste and a style appropriate for a school day. We believe that an appropriate student dress code will allow students to focus on high academic standards and will assist us in promoting school safety. This dress

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code provides a consistent model of dress for the students of Cloverdale. We realize that questions will sometimes arise concerning a student’s dress appearance, or clothing “fads.” In these cases, building administrators will determine the appropriateness of the student’s appearance and whether his or her appearance is disruptive to the learning environment or is inappropriate for safety reasons. Periodically, students will be allowed to dress in a manner differently than the policy indicates because of spirit days or other special occasions. Such days and styles of dress will be determined by the administration. 1. Appearance should be clean, neat, and appropriate and non-distracting. 2. Caps/hats, bandanas/headbands/sweatbands, or sunglasses are to be

removed when entering the building. Hairbands are only permitted to hold hair back.

3. All Electronics such as cell phones and ear/air buds/headset are to be “out of sight, out of mind” while in the hallways.

4. Bulky coats, blankets, gym bags, all forms of book bags/backpacks must be kept in the student’s locker. Females’ large purses/handbags/beach bags (larger than textbooks), must be kept in a student’s locker during the school day.

5. Clothing may not contain holes, rips, or tears that reveal skin located above the finger length when arms are to the side. All clothing must be solid and must be finger length.

6. Pants are to be worn at the waist. “Sagging” pants/shorts may not be worn. 7. All skirts/shorts must be finger length when arms are to the side. Skirts must not

drag on the floor. Dresses must comply with the skirt and shirt/top rules. 8. All shirts and tops are to cover the shoulders and not expose undergarments. Shirts

must be long enough to be tucked in and must remain below the waistline at all times. In addition, all shirts longer than mid-thigh high must be tucked in.

9. No exposed cleavage, back, midriff will be allowed. Cut-offs, spaghetti straps, and tank tops are not permitted.

10. Students are not to wear at school: sheer/see through fabrics, pajamas/leisure wear. Wallet/pocket chains and any items that could cause harm to self, others, or school property, is not permitted.

11. Clothing may not promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, illegal substance, depicts violence, sexual innuendoes, racial/religious slurs, or gang- related.

12. Form fitting pants such as yoga, jeans, or spandex are permitted only if a shirt, sweatshirt, sweater, or other top is covering the bottom.

13. Shoes are required to be worn in school at all times. 14. Students are not to wear jewelry to school that is attached other than ear or small

nose piercing. 15. A small single piercing stud is allowed on the side of their nose. Spacers are

considered piercings. Hoops, hog rings, lip rings, gages, spikes, long pointed spikes or other similar accessories are NOT allowed.

16. Jewelry not allowed that may be determined dangerous are: collars, wrist bands, fish hooks, bracelets, gloves, wallet chains, or similar accessories.

DRIVER LICENSE INVALIDATION

In accordance with the Indiana Code 20-8.1-3-17.2, any student under the age of 18

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who receives a second out-of-school suspension within one school year, an expulsion, or an exclusion for disciplinary reasons, may have his/her name sent to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, thereby invalidating the student's license or permit until the earliest of the following events:

A. The person becomes eighteen (18) years of age. B. One hundred twenty (120) days have passed after the person is suspended. C. The suspension/expulsion is reversed.

*A student that drops out of school prior to graduating may have their driver's license invalidated.

GANG PREVENTION

Presence of gangs and gang activities can cause a substantial disruption to school and school activities. A “gang” is defined as any group of students who are perceived as a distinct group (not an approved school organization), which prompts a disruptive response in the school community.

The following rules act to prevent disruption and to prohibit gang activities b y restricting those actions, which foster such activities or which, because they may be performed in relation to gang activities, endanger even those students who do not intend to show gang membership or affiliation.

No student on school property or at any school activity: 1. Shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jewelry,

emblem, badge, symbol, sign, drawing, graffiti, or other items that may be viewed as evidence of membership or affiliation in a gang.

2. Shall commit any act of omission, or use any speech, either verbal or nonverbal (gestures, handshakes, drawing, graffiti, other written communications, etc.) showing membership or affiliation in a gang.

3. Shall use any speech or commit any act of omission in promoting the interests of any gang or gang activity, including but not limited to: a. Soliciting others for membership in any gangs; b. Intimidating or threatening any persons; c. Violating any other rules as stated in the student handbook.

*Violation of the above stated gang prevention rules shall subject the student to suspension(s)

or expulsion.

HARASSMENT / TOLERANCE / BULLYING VERBAL: Written or oral innuendoes, comments, jokes, insults, threats, or

disparaging remarks concerning a person's gender, national origin, religious beliefs, and/or disabilities, conducting a “campaign of silence” toward a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the Corporation by refusing to have any form of social interaction with the person as a consequence of such person's gender, national origin, religious beliefs, and/or disabilities.

NONVERBAL: Placing in the school environment objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries which could be interpreted as being harassing in nature or

making insulting or threatening gestures as a consequence of such person's gender, national origin, religious beliefs, and/or disabilities.

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PHYSICAL: Any intimidating or disparaging action as a consequence of such person's gender, national origin, religious beliefs, and/or disabilities.

Any student who believes that he/she is the victim of any of the above actions or has observed such actions taken by another student, staff member, or other person associated with the Corporation should promptly take the following steps:

1. If the alleged harasser is a student, staff member, or other person associated with the Corporation other than the student's principal, the affected student should, as soon as possible after the incident, contact the building principal.

2. If the alleged harasser is the student's principal, the affected student should, as soon as possible after the incident, contact the Superintendent of schools.

The student may submit a report in writing, by telephone, or in person. The reporting student should provide the name of the person(s) whom he/she believes to be responsible for the harassment and the nature of the harassing incident(s). The report shall be investigated in a timely and confidential manner. While a charge is under investigation, no information will be released to anyone who is not involved with the investigation, except as may be required by law or in the context of a legal or administrative proceeding. No one involved will discuss the subject outside the investigation.

If the investigation reveals that the complaint is valid, then prompt, appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary action will be taken immediately to prevent the continuance of the harassment or its recurrence.

All students are expected to act responsibly, honestly, and with the utmost candor whenever they present harassment allegations or charges against fellow students, a staff member, or others associated with the Corporation.

Some forms of sexual harassment of a student by another student may be considered a form of child abuse, which will require that the student-abuser be reported to proper authorities. PDA

Public Display of Affection at school, other than handholding, is prohibited.

PROBATION – ATTENDANCE (AP)

A student who has exhibited continuous behavioral or attendance problems may be assigned probation. Any student who is suspended for fighting, stealing, or repeated violations of other rules may be placed on disciplinary probation. Any future behavioral or attendance problem may result in a recommendation for expulsion for the semester or for the school year. A waiver of due process may be used in probationary agreements.

PROBATION – SOCIAL (SP)

Social Probation may be used for any infraction of school rules. Social Probation means a student may not participate in any extra/co-curricular activity, sports, dances, prom, or driving on school grounds for a period of time given. However, the student may attend school during normal school hours, but must leave school property at 3:10 p.m. and not return until 7:30 a.m. the next day. *Social Probation may be given for any length of time during a school year and could be

used in conjunction with county probation.

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TARDIES Students must be in their seats when the bell rings with class materials. Teachers should document in the computer each time a student is tardy to class. The tardies are cumulative for each nine-week grading period. We will follow the procedure below:

4th tardy – Written Warning 5th tardy – 40 min. Detention @ 3:05-3:45p 6th tardy – Week of Lunch Seclusion 7th tardy – Saturday School

8th tardy – Saturday School and Social Probation for remaining 9 weeks 9th tardy – Saturday School and Social Probation (semester) and driving probation 10th tardy – Truancy Legal Notice in lieu of OSS and the student’s driver’s license may

be invalidated. 11th tardy - Loss of Credit Status remanded to courts through affidavit habitual truant *Students must be signed in by 8:24am to be considered tardy. Students will be considered absent at 8:25am and after for 1st period.

TOBACCO 1. Possessing, using, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco or nicotine-

containing products, vapes, electronic cigarette, or paraphernalia of any kind or in any form by students, while in school, on school property, or at school-sponsored events, is expressly forbidden.

a. FIRST OFFENSE: Parents/guardians will be contacted immediately upon verification of the violation. The student will serve a three-day SS and will be ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities for a period of three months. Social probation will be in place and will be submitted to Teen Court. Law enforcement officials will also cite the student.

b. SECOND OFFENSE: Parents/guardians and law enforcement will be contacted immediately upon verification of the violation. The student will serve a five OSS and will be ineligible for extracurricular activities for one year. In addition, law enforcement officials will issue the student a citation. Social probation will remain in place.

c. THIRD OFFENSE: Parents/guardians will be contacted immediately upon verification of a violation. The student will be ineligible for extra-curricular activities for remainder of high school career. A recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Superintendent of Schools. Social probation will remain in place.

*Organizations sponsoring activities in the school outside of regular school hours shall be made aware of this policy and shall be expected to take appropriate disciplinary measures. Failure to do

so will result in cancellation of that organization's privilege to use school facilities.

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Discipline Policies

All students are expected to obey the rules of CHS and will be expected to accept the authority of any administrator, teacher or staff member at any time on school property or under school jurisdiction. School discipline is simply a matter of courtesy, manners, and attitudes on the part of the students. All administrative members and faculty members have equal authority; however, only administrators may formally recommend SS/OSS, or expulsion of a student.

Cloverdale High School Classroom Discipline Ladder

The following procedures/actions have been set up to improve the educational classroom environment and assist teachers in dealing with student misbehavior and discipline on a consistent level. It is essential that teachers maintain a strong classroom management plan for all students. Upon each offense, teachers will complete a referral within Harmony listing student’s misbehavior, consequences/actions taken, and what will happen on their next offense. Teachers are required to make parental contact upon the 2nd offense per student.

Preliminary Actions - A misc. entry is to be completed in Harmony. The teacher may issue a verbal warning, loss of privileges, teacher detention, or conduct a parent conference by way of phone or e-mail. *optional action 1st Offense - A discipline referral is to be completed in Harmony and the student be sent to

AEP for one class period. 2nd Offense - A discipline referral is to be completed in Harmony and the student will have

lunch seclusion. The teacher must contact the parent/guardian for a conference via telephone, e-mail, or in person.

3rd Offense - A discipline referral is to be completed in Harmony and the student be sent to AEP for one full day. The teacher must contact the parent/guardian for a conference via telephone, e-mail, or in person.

4th Offense - A discipline referral is to be completed in Harmony and the student be assigned a 40 min. after school detention by the Teacher/Principal/Designee. The teacher must contact the parent/guardian for a conference via telephone, e-mail, or in person.

5th Offense - A discipline referral is to be completed in Harmony and the student be assigned 2 days of AEP by the Teacher/Principal/Designee. The teacher must contact

the parent/guardian for a conference via telephone, e-mail, or in person. 6th Offense - A discipline referral is to be completed in Harmony and the Principal/Designee

will assign the student to S.S. The student is now considered at Habitual Offender Status.

*These are the minimum penalties. The administration has the option to alter the penalty of any offense. Students who do not report directly to AEP after being assigned will be considered truant/insubordinate. Teachers may assign their own detentions for students per classroom rules. Refusal to attend a teacher-assigned detention will result in a more stringent discipline by the administration.

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Cloverdale High School Administrative Discipline Ladder Violation 1ST Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense

After School

Detention (ASD);

Time Make Up

(TMU)

NO SHOW - #1

Written Warning,

parent phone call

NO SHOW - #2 1 day of

AEP – Still serve time –

parent phone call

NO SHOW - #3 2 days

AEP – still serve time –

parent phone call

NO SHOW - #4 SS–

still serve time – parent

phone call

Attendance

Violation

3 Days-Warning

Letter

5 Days-Probation

Contract and Policy-

Temporary Non Credit

Status

6-9 Days-Suspend

Credit-make up time-

ASD; S.P. (9 wks)

10 Days- SS;

S.P. (sem)

Battery 1-3 Days

AEP/ASD/SS

notify parents

and or police

1-3 Days AEP/ASD/SS;

Notify parents

1-5 Days SS/OSS; File

police report

3-5 Days SS/OSS; File

police report,

recommend expulsion

Bus Misconduct Written Warning;

parent contacted

1 Day off bus 3 Days off bus 5 Days off bus

Cell phone Written Warning;

confiscated and

returned to student

at end of the day

1-2 Days AEP;

confiscated and returned

to parent

2-4 Days AEP / 1-3

Days of SS; confiscated

and returned to parent

3-5 Days SS/OSS;


to parent

CDplayer/Ipod/

Ipad/Ear&Air

pods//laptop/laser

pointers/camera/

Electronic Devices

Written Warning;

confiscated and

returned to student

at end of the day

1-2 Days AEP;


to parent

2-4 Days AEP / 1-3

Days of SS; confiscated

and returned to parent

3-5 Days SS/OSS;


to parent

Classroom

Disruption/Inapp

ropriate

Behavior/

Language

1-4 Periods of

AEP

1-3 Days AEP,

S.P. (9 wks)

2-4 Days/Hours

AEP/ASD,

S.P. (sem)

1-3 Days SS/OSS

S.P. (yr)

Computer /

Internet Violation

Written Warning 1-2 Days AEP 1-2 Hours ASD 1-3 SS; Loss of

Technology/Device

Cutting / Skipping

Class

1 Period AEP, LS,

make up time ASD

1 Day AEP-

S.P. (wk)

1-3 Hours ASD,

S.P. (qtr)

1-3 Days SS/OSS,

S.P. (sem)

Disrespect/

Defiant/Disorder

Conduct/ Horseplay

1-4 Periods of AEP to 1-3 Days of AEP

1-3 Days AEP, S.P.

(9 wks)

2-4 Hours ASD, S.P.

(sem)

1-3 Days SS, Law

Enforcement, S.P. (yr)

Dress Code

Violation

Written Warning;

change apparel 1-2 Days AEP change

apparel

1-2 Days AEP/ASD

change apparel 3 Hours ASD; change

apparel

Driving/Parking lot

Violation/Failure to

display tag

Written Warning /

Days loss of driving

privilege

1 Week loss of driving

privilege

2 Weeks loss of driving

privileges

Loss of driving

privileges for a semester

Fighting 3-5 Days SS/OSS; S.P.

File police report

5 Days

SS/OSS; S.P.

File police report

Recommended Expulsion

Writing/Turning in

fictitious

Notes/Forgery/ Dr.

Notes/Lying/Phone

Calls

1-3 Hours ASD;

Social/Driving

Probation for up to 9

weeks; probation

may be notified

1-3 days SS/OSS;

Social/Driving Probation

for up a semester;

probation notified

3-5 Days SS;

Alternative Educational

Setting; Social/Driving

Probation for up to a

year; probation notified

Habitual Offender

Status

-10 Referrals / year

1-5 Days AEP; Social/Driving

Probation

(sem)

1-3 Days SS/ OSS;

Social/Driving Probation

(yr)

3-5 Days SS/OSS;

Recommend Expulsion

Harassment /

Tolerance / Bullying

Written Warning;

Counseling

documentation taken

1-2 Period/Day AEP;

documentation taken,

S.P. (9 wks)

2-4 Days/Hours AEP/ASD, S.P. (sem)

1-5 Days SS/OSS

S.P. (yr)

Inappropriate

Behavior/Language

1-4 Periods of AEP 1-3 Days of AEP, S.P.

(9 wks)

2-4 Periods/Days AEP/ASD, S.P. (sem)

1-5 Days SS,

S.P. (yr)

Insubordination/

Disobedience

1-3 Days AEP; parental contact;

social/driving

probation(9 wks)

1-5 Days SS/OSS;

parental contact;

social/driving probation

(sem)

1-5 Days SS

Recommend Expulsion

Profanity-(V/NV)

Student to Student

1 Period AEP 1 Day AEP or 1 Hour

ASD

1-2 Days AEP or 2 Hours of ASD

2-3 Days AEP

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Violation 1ST Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense Profanity-(V/NV)

Student to Staff

2 Days AEP Parent Contact

3-5 Days SS/OSS Alternative Educational Setting

Recommended Expulsion

Public Display of

Affection (PDA)

Written Warning 1 Period AEP 1 Day AEP 1-2 Days ASD

Sexual Misconduct /

Harassment

1-2 Period/Day AEP; documentation taken, S.P. (9 wks)

2-4 Days/Hours AEP/ASD, S.P. (sem)

1-5 Days SS/OSS

S.P. (yr)

1-5 Days SS/OSS

S.P. (yr)

Theft 2-3 Days AEP/SS;

Law Enforcement

contacted;

social/driving

probation (9 wks)

3-5 Days SS/OSS;

Law Enforcement

contacted; social/driving

probation

(sem)

1-5 Days SS/OSS;

Alternative

Educational Setting

social/driving

probation (yr)

Alternative

Educational Setting;

Recommended

Expulsion

Threats -

Communicating/

Intimidating

1-4 Periods of AEP 1-3 Days AEP,

S.P. (9 wks)

2-4 Days/Hours

AEP/ASD,

S.P. (sem)

3 Days SS, Law

Enforcement, S.P. (yr)

Truancy / Leaving

School w/o

Permission /

Skipping School

1-3 Hours ASD;

Social/Driving

Probation for up to 9

weeks; county

probation may be

notified

3 Days SS/OSS; Social/Driving Probation

for up to a semester;

county

probation notified

5 Days SS; Alternative


Social/Driving

Probation for up to a

year; Co. Probation

Vandalism /

Destruction of

School Property

Restitution;

1-3 Days AEP

or 2-3 Days SS social/driving

probation

(9 wks)

Restitution;

2-3 Days SS

and/or social/driving

probation (sem)

Restitution;

5 Days SS;

Alternative


Recommended

Expulsion

Scheduled Discipline

No Shows

Repeat originally

assigned AEP; or 2-3

Hours of ASD; social

and driving probation

for 9 weeks

Suspension 1-5 Days SS/OSS

social/driving probation

for a minimum of

semester

Immediate

Suspension; 1-5 Days

SS/OSS;

Recommended

Expulsion

Drug Testing-

Random

Positive test requires 1

hour educational

session, re-test after

appropriate time lapse

Positive test-Ineligible

for 365 days in extra-co- curricular activities and

drive on CCSC grounds,

re-test within the year,

S.P. till 2 negative tests

passed

Positive test-Ineligible

for remainder of school

career at CCSC

Drug Testing-

Suspicion

1-10 Days SS/OSS,

Teen Court/Law

Enforcement contacted,

S.P.


Setting; Recommended

Expulsion and Ineligible for remainder of school

career at CCSC

Possession, Dealing,

Transferring or Use

of Alcohol

5 – 10 Days SS/OSS;

Teen Court/

Law Enforcement

contacted; S.P.


Setting; Recommended

Expulsion


Transferring or Use

of a Controlled

Substance/CBD Oils/

Unmarked Vials/

Paraphernalia, Look-

a-likes

5 – 10 Days SS/OSS; Teen Court/

Law Enforcement

contacted; alternative

educational setting,

S.P.

Alternative Educational Setting; Recommended

Expulsion


Transferring or Use

of any form of

Tobacco/E-

cig/Juuls/Vape

Pens/look-likes

5 Days SS/OSS; Teen

Court/

Law Enforcement

citation, S.P.

5 Days SS/OSS; Law Enforcement citation

Alternative


Recommended

Expulsion


Transferring or Use

of Weapon,

dangerous device, or

Firearm

5 – 10 Days SS/OSS; Teen Court/

Law Enforcement

contacted;

Recommended

Expulsion, S.P.

Alternative Educational Setting; Recommended

Expulsion

***Administrators have the option to alter the penalty for any offense***

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STUDENT CONDUCT RULES The following offenses are subject to SS/OSS, or EXPULSION for the first offense. A second incident for the same offense will result in extended SS/OSS and possible expulsion in accordance with IC 20-8.1-5.1. The severity of the penalty will be determined by the Administration.

1) Engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds that may be reasonably considered to be an interference with school purpose or educational function.

2) The student's removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property.

3) Behavior that injures or presents a risk of injury to another person. 4) Stealing, damaging or trashing school property or the property of others. 5) Harassing, threatening, or intimidating. 6) Substantial disobedience or disruption. 7) Refusing or failing to follow a directive from a school employee. 8) Violating Indiana or Federal laws. 9) Forgery of school documents. May lead to prosecution.

10) Refusing to cooperate in a vehicle search conducted to reasonable suspicion or pursuant to consent to search given.

11) Failing to report actions or plans of another person that could result in harm to another person or damage property.

12) Refusing to participate in a drug test. Definition of “in possession” for purposes of these rules:

Students are “in possession” of an item for purposes of these rules when the item is on their person, in their immediate possession such as in a pocket, purse, or backpack, or is permitted in a place under their exclusive control such as a locker or vehicle.

Assistance in interpreting school rules:

Students or parents concerned about whether a particular act would be a ground for suspension or expulsion are encouraged to consult with the building principal for guidance before the student engages in the act.

Time and geographic application of these grounds for suspension and expulsion:

The grounds for suspension and expulsion listed above apply to student conduct:

a) During school activities on or off campus; b) On school property at any time; and c) While traveling to and from school or a school activity

A student committing an act that violates Indiana or Federal law at any time or place may be suspended or expelled if the unlawful act is directed toward a school employee or Board member, arises out of a school relationship, or has foreseeable in-school consequences.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PLACEMENT (AEP)

Students are to report immediately to AEP at their assigned time by the teacher, assistant principal, or principal. Students will sign in and sign out for attendance while in AEP. Understanding and compliance of the rules listed below. Students must work

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on their assignments in place of doing nothing. If he/she is corrected while in AEP, they will be referred directly to administration for further disciplinary actions.

A student must follow all school rules while in AEP, as this is an extending part of the school day.

A student will be responsible for seeing their teachers and requesting their assignments prior to their AEP period. All assignments, homework, and tests will count toward their class grade.

Completed assignments must be turned in to the AEP teacher and will be forwarded to respective teachers.

A student, prior to their assigned AEP, must go to their lockers and bring books and supplies for the assigned time or they will receive work packets.

No passes will be given when in AEP. A student will be assigned a specific seat. Students must raise their hand for permission to speak or leave their

assigned seat. A student must work on classroom assignments the entire time while in AEP. Students may not talking to others or sleep in AEP. No candy, gum, or drinks are allowed in AEP. No hats, hoods, other headgear, or sunglasses allowed in AEP. No writing on desks, walls or other school property while in AEP. No cell phones, pagers, cameras, I-pods, games, or other electrical devises

are allow on while in AEP. Restroom privileges will be given at a time other than passing period and at

the discretion of the AEP teacher. A student will be escorted to and from the restroom.

Students must go to lunch, sit at the assigned table, and return from lunch with the AEP teacher.

Detention that missed due to dentist, doctor, or other appointments must be rescheduled by the parent with the assistant principal/principal.

A student who refuses or fails to make up detention will result in a referral to the assistant principal/principal, and/or a referral to Saturday School.

A student, who is dismissed from alternative educational placement for any reason, will be referred to the assistant principal/principal and will face disciplinary consequences.

Upon satisfactory completion of time assigned to AEP, the student may return to normal school routine and all privileges are restored.

M-R NIGHT SCHOOL (M-RNS)

Monday-Thursday Night School will be held from 3:05pm-3:45pm, every Monday-Thursday in a classroom/study hall type setting. Assignment to M-RNS takes precedence over all other activities, including jobs, athletic events, or any extra- curricular activity. All Alternative Educational Placement (AEP) rules apply. Students must bring homework or reading material. Anyone not there on time will receive an additional M-RNS. Failure to attend M-RNS could result in additional consequences. A second offense could result in being assigned to Saturday School, and/or consideration for expulsion.

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SATURDAY SCHOOL (SS) Saturday School detentions will be issued by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal for extreme or excessive violations of school rules or procedures. Assignment to Saturday School takes precedence over all other activities including jobs, athletic events or any other extra-curricular activities. Saturday School will be scheduled on Saturdays during the school year from 8:00am-12:00pm. All Alternative Educational Placement rules will apply. Students must bring homework or reading materials.

Students are expected to report on time. Students who are tardy and/or dressed inappropriately may not be admitted and therefore be considered “absent,” resulting in truancy filed with county probation.

Only the parent of a student assigned to Saturday School may request a reschedule. If a reschedule is granted, it will be the next scheduled Saturday School.

SERVING DETENTIONS

Students must complete all assigned detentions either in the morning prior to first period or afterschool. Failure to serve assigned detentions could result in additional consequences for suspensions, such as AEP or Saturday School.

OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS (OSS) The Administration has the right to assign any student to the Saturday School at their discretion. Failure to attend or successfully complete the Saturday School will result in filing truancy with county probation. During the suspension or assignment to Saturday School a student is not allowed on the school premises, attend, and/or participate in any school related activities.

A short-term removal of a student pursuant to the student's Individual Education Plan is not a suspension. PUTNAM COUNTY TEEN COURT-SCHOOL BASED REFERRALS The Teen Court-School Based Referral Program is an opportunity for youth ages 10-17 who have committed a school infraction to have a choice and second chance opportunity to accept constructive consequences for their actions. The program does not decide guilt or innocence, only the consequences for the admitted school infraction. A teen offender can only participate in the program if he/she admits guilt and signs a contract agreeing to comply with the disposition determined by the Teen Court Jury. The Teen Court School Based Referral Program is established as an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system.

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SUSPENSION PROCEDURES

When a principal (or designee) determines that a student should be suspended, the following procedures will be followed:

1. A meeting will be held prior to the suspension of any student. At this meeting the student, or parent will be entitled to:

a. A written or oral statement of the charges;

b. If the student denies the charges, a summary of the evidence against the student will be presented; and,

c. The student will be provided an opportunity to explain his or her conduct.

2. The meeting shall precede suspension of the student except where the nature of the misconduct requires immediate removal. In such situations, the meeting will follow the suspension as soon as reasonably possible following the date of the suspension.

3. Following the suspension, the parent or guardian of a suspended student will be notified in writing. The notification will include the dates of the suspension, a description of the student's misconduct, and the action taken by the principal.

EXPULSION PROCEDURES

When a principal (or designee) recommends to the superintendent (or designee) that a student be expelled from school, the following procedures will be followed:

1. The superintendent (or designee) may conduct an expulsion meeting, or may appoint one of the following persons to conduct the expulsion meeting:

a. Legal counsel

b. A member of the administrative staff who did not expel the student and was not involved in the events giving rise to the expulsion.

2. An expulsion will not take place until the student and the student's parent are asked to appear at an expulsion meeting conducted by the superintendent or the person designated above. Failure by a student or a student's parent to appear at this meeting will be deemed a waiver of rights administratively to contest the expulsion or to appeal it to the school board.

3. The request to appear at the expulsion meeting will be in writing, delivered by certified mail or by personal delivery, and contain the reasons for the expulsion and the date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing.

4. At the expulsion meeting, the principal (or designee), will present evidence to support the charges against the student. The student or parent will have the opportunity to answer the charges against the student, and to present evidence to support the student's position.

5. If an expulsion meeting is held, the person conducting the expulsion meeting will make a written summary of the evidence heard at the meeting, take any action found to be appropriate, and give notice of the action taken to the student and the student's parent

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NOTE: The student or parent has the right to appeal the decision of the person conducting the expulsion meeting to the school board within 10 days of the receipt of notice of the action taken. The student or parent appeal to the school board must be in writing. If an appeal is properly made the board must consider the appeal unless administration and student and/or the student’s parent. The board will then take any action deemed appropriate.

LEGAL REFERENCE: 20 U.S.C. 8001; 20 U.S.C. 8002; I.C. 20-8.1-5.1-1 et seq.

DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities are subject to the discipline rules adopted by the board of school trustees and, therefore, may be suspended or expelled for any violation(s) of such rules.

CLINIC/ GUIDELINES

HEALTH SERVICES

A full time registered nurse is employed at Cloverdale Community School Corporation. Parents will be notified should their child become ill or have an accident while at school at the discretion of the nurse or designee. Persons listed on the student's emergency information will be notified if we are unable to reach the parent. A child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher will be excluded from school. However, students are encouraged to remain at school if they do not have an elevated temperature or other symptoms, as regular attendance is important. School personnel will give no treatment, except for basic first aid. Further medical treatment is the responsibility of the parent. Parents should notify the school if a student has a contagious disease. The student's physician or school nurse can give guidelines for the student's return to school. The school nurses do not diagnose conditions, but refer students f o r evaluation and diagnosis by a physician. No school corporation employee is to/will provide a medical diagnosis of a student's condition.

It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school of any health needs or concerns that may require a modification of the student's activities and educational program. A written statement from a physician is required for the student's file for modification of a student's educational program. The physician's statement should include a description of the health concern and the modification necessary. The physician's statement is good for that school year. In the best interest of our students, a physician's statement allowing unlimited absences will not be accepted. A physician's statement must include the dates that should be excused due to illness.

All students needing to visit the nurse's clinic should first report to class, obtain a pass from their teacher, and then proceed to the clinic. The exception to this policy is if an emergency exists.

The speech/language teacher performs hearing tests. Parents have the right to refuse the hearing screenings by filing a written objection with the school office.

To ensure the safety and well-being of students, medical information about students may be shared with corporation employees. Parents must notify the school nurse in

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writing if they do not wish for medical information to be shared with corporation administration, faculty, staff, transportation dept., etc.

DRUG TESTING PROGRAM (CCSC POLICY #5530) RANDOM: The Board of School Trustees encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular programs of the school, but believes the opportunity for such participation is not an absolute right. It is a privilege offered to students who meet both the scholastic and the physical conditions of eligibility. Students meeting this condition shall sign a CCSC Drug Testing Consent Form to remain on file for the duration of the student’s high school career. Students are i n ag re e me n t to submit to testing for the use of drugs, alcohol, if selected, in accordance with the CCSC School Board Police 5530.01. The random drug program will be applied to all high school students (9-12), male and female, who participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities including school sponsored dances and events.

The ability to drive to school and participate in driver education programs is also a privilege. Safety on our streets and building grounds is a source of concern, and therefore, the Board of School Trustees will also make a condition of having the privilege to drive to school.

Parents may volunteer to have their child participate in the CCSC Drug Program, under the age 18. Parents requesting for the school to drug t e s t their child will assume financial responsibility for the laboratory fees. Such students and/or parents must provide the school with the CCSC Drug Testing Consent Form giving consent to participate in writing. Once consent is given for testing on a voluntary basis, it shall be in effect for the remainder of the student's tenure at Cloverdale High School. If a student requests to be removed from the random drug testing pool he/she cannot re-enter the program for 365 days. The student will be ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular, co- curricular activities, sports, dances and events, or drive to school during those 365 days. REASONABLE SUSPICION: In addition to those students who choose to participate in extra-curricular or co- curricular programs of the school, the school may test students who demonstrate a reasonable suspicion of drug use.

The school administration has the right to require any student who exhibits “reasonable suspicion” of being involved with prohibited substances to submit to drug testing. A refusal will be considered a failed test and disciplinary action will follow.

HEAD LICE

Any student who is sent home due to lice infestation will be recorded as excused for that day's absence. Days subsequent to that first day will be marked as unexcused unless the school nurse clears them or determined to be a separate incident.

Any student found with head lice in his/her hair will be excluded from school and the bus until he/she has been determined to be lice free following treatment. Upon returning to school, the student will be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The student will be checked by the school nurse or designated staff to ensure that the student is lice free before returning to school.

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IMMUNIZATION POLICY

When a student enrolls in school for the first time or any subsequent time, and at any level, his/her parents must show either that the student has been immunized or that

the student's immunization record is on file. The authority for requiring students to be immunized is found in IC 20-8.1-7. A legal copy of the student's birth certificate is also requested to be on file. The birth certificate should be an original from the health department and not the certificate issued by the hospital.

Students with a history of receiving less than the minimum required immunizations have a period of 20 calendar days in which to begin receiving the series. Students may remain in school at the end of the granted waiver period by documenting that they have either 1) completed all immunization requirements, 2) entered upon a specific schedule of immunizations approved by a physician or the local Health Department, or 3) qualified for exemption (medical, religious, or parental objection). If at the end of the 20 days the immunization records are not in compliance with the Indiana Code, the student will be excluded from school until such records are presented.

In order for a child to be exempt from complying with the minimum immunization requirements for medical, religious, or personal reasons, the parent is required to submit a written request for exemption and the request must be filed annually with the school. In the case of a medical exemption, the signature of a physician is required. For other exemptions, the signature of a parent is sufficient. For their own protection, exempted students may be excluded from school for the duration of an outbreak.

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MEDICATION POLICY (CCSC POLICY 5530)

All medication must be brought to the nurse's office where it will be stored and administered to the students by authorized staff. No medication will be permitted in any other location on the school premises unless permission is obtained from authorized staff or a physician's order. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action.

Upon enrollment, the parent guardian must give written permission for student to be administered any over-the-counter medicine for minor aches and pains. Any medication to be administered at school must be brought to the school office by a parent or guardian. Only those medications, which are necessary to maintain the child in school and must be given during school hours, shall be administered. Only FDA approved medication will be dispensed. Medications should be given at home whenever possible.

Any child who needs to take prescription medications or an over-the-counter drug at school will be required to bring the medication, in its original container with the prescription label on it, along with a signed note from the parent, with specific directions as to when to take the medication. For the safety of the students, medications will not be given if the above directions are not followed.

All medications no longer used or needed will either be returned to the student or destroyed at the end of the school year.

It is the responsibility of the students to remember to report to the clinic for their medication.

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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

ACADEMIC LETTER / ACADEMIC LETTER JACKET

ACADEMIC LETTER

An Academic Letter is awarded one time after the sophomore year to students who meet the following requirements:

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.334 (B+) or higher 2. 4 English credits (from list) 3. 4 Math credits (from list) 4. 2 Social Studies credits (from list) 5. 4 Science credits (from list) 6. 2 Foreign Language credits (from list)

Students must earn a grade of C or high in the individual courses listed above.

ACADEMIC JACKET

Recipients of the Academic Letter Jacket must be enrolled at Cloverdale High School by September 1 of their senior year. In addition, jackets are awarded to students who have the required cumulative GPA by September 1 of their senior year and have enrolled in the required classes. Requirements are:

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.50 (B+) or higher after the junior year 2. 6 English credits (from list) 3. 6 Math credits (from list) 4. 4 Social Studies credits (from list) 5. 6 Science credits (from list) 6. 6 Foreign Language credits (from list) 7. 2 Fine Arts credits (from list)

Students must earn a grade of C or above in the individual courses listed above. GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Academic Letter and Academic Letter Jacket are awarded in trust and will be the student’s to wear and display properly. If an unfavorable situation develops, the letter and/or jacket may be recalled. A faculty committee will review such situations.

Students who are requesting exceptions should submit a letter to the principal explaining their reasons. A faculty committee will review each case. All decisions made by the principal are final.

ACADEMIC LETTER / ACADEMIC LETTER JACKET

The courses listed below meet requirements, which qualify students to earn the

Academic Letter and the Academic Letter Jacket.

ENGLISH

English 9 / 9H English 10 / 10H English Lit/Comp (JR)

English 12 / AP English Language/Comp (SR)

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MATHEMATICS

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry AP Calculus AB

SCIENCE

Biology I Biology II Chemistry I

ACP Chemistry 101/105 Physic Earth/Space Science

ALS: Plants & Soils ALS: Animals

SOCIAL STUDIES

U.S. History U.S. Government Economics

Geography/History of the World AP Psychology

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I, II, III AP Spanish

FINE ARTS

Intro to 2D Art Intro to 3D Art Ceramics

Drawing I & II Painting I & II Band

Chorus Jazz Ensemble

BOOK LOSS/DAMAGE CHARGES All basic hardbound textbooks are rented to students for their use during the school year. The student is responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or lost books. The office personnel determines fees for damage to book covers or bindings. BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is provided to students who live in the Cloverdale Community School Corporation. Students and parents are reminded that bus transportation to and from school is a privilege and not a legal right. Those students who cannot maintain a reasonable level of self-discipline while riding as a passenger on a bus can and will be disciplined for unacceptable behavior and/or removed off the bus. BUS TRANSPORTATION DISIPLINE POLICY IS COVERED UNDER #5500 OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD POLICY.

CAFETORIUM / MEAL PROCEDURES Due to state regulations, only one meal may be claimed for reimbursement and the other should be sold as a meal not eligible for reimbursement i.e., a la carte or adult meal, or any non-reimbursable category. Breakfast and lunch will be offered for all students at $1.45 and $3.05 respectfully. Any parent/student wishing a print out of lunch account may be requested through the front office. The Federal Food Program is providing FREE school lunches to all students until funds no longer exist. The school will notify parents when this program is cancelled.

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After a student reaches a negative account balance of $-10.50, he/she will receive an alternative meal. Students are expected to conduct themselves properly in the lunch line and in the cafeteria. All sack lunches, cafeteria foods, and drinks are to be eaten in the cafeteria only. When finished eating, tables should be left clean, trays returned to the proper area, and trash put into containers provided. It is the responsibility of the student to clean up any spills. After the tardy bell rings for lunch periods, all halls must be clear of student traffic. Students may sit in the cafeteria in a designated area. No one is to re-enter the halls until the bell rings at the end of the lunch period unless so permitted by a teacher or lunch supervisor. Unless there are medical requirements, food or drinks may not be purchased through the Cafetorium from 8:04AM until the first lunch and from the end of the third lunch shift until 3:00PM. All lunches may be prepaid on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Upon payment, all students will be issued a number, including free and reduced lunch recipients. As the number is used, payment is deducted from the student's account. Cloverdale schools offer 3 meal charges before the student is given an alternative meal. The Food Service Department will send out letters to parents letting them know of the negative accounts. Lunch payments must be made in the cafeteria before the start of school or after school. Money will only be accepted after all students have been served lunch. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Cloverdale High School Cafeteria. All money will be deposited into the student's account.

CLASS DUES High school students are expected to be members of their respective classes in good standing. Students who have not paid class dues will be excluded from all planning, voting, ordering, and participation in class related activities (i.e., homecoming) until dues are paid.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSE INFORMATION

A student desiring to complete coursework by correspondence, evening school, or online e-course should give this option careful consideration and MUST discuss this option with his/her counselor. The high school counselor must give written prior approval for the acceptance of correspondence credit toward graduation requirements before a student enrolls in the course. A maximum of four credits from a state accredited school taken through correspondence, night school, or e-course may be applied toward graduation.

The student must demonstrate inability to graduate on time. Courses required for graduation will be given preference to elective classes in scheduling priority

A student may normally enroll in a maximum of seven (7) credit-generating classes per semester unless approval is received from the counselor. It is recommended that students enroll in no more than two correspondence, night school, or online e-course classes at any given time. It is a senior's responsibility to complete correspondence work in time to receive grade notification and transfer of credit by May 1st to be considered for graduation that year. SCHOOL BOARD POLICY #5704

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DANCES/PROM

Cloverdale High School, in cooperation with the school's clubs and organizations, sponsors dances for the students of Cloverdale High School. Students are encouraged to attend and have a good time; however, behavior at a dance is the same as a regular school day. Student dress at dances will follow the school dress code.

Students may bring one guest to dances. The school sponsor/administration reserves the right to admit or deny any student or guest attending dances. The student must enter the dance with his/ her guest, and the guest must sign in at the door. The student is responsible for the guest and must accept the consequences of that person's behavior.

Rides home should be waiting at 11:00pm, which is the normal ending time of the dance.

Middle School students may not attend dances.

The Junior/Senior Prom is held annually for the enjoyment of both the junior and senior classes and their guests. Sophomores, freshmen, early graduates and alternative school students may attend as a guest of a junior or senior only. Middle School students may not attend the prom. DEVISE USAGE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

All students in grades 5-12 will be entrusted with a school-issued device a charger and a Brenthaven carrying case with shoulder strap. The device will be one of several educational instrument through which students will access educational content, so device use is mandatory. The school-issued device remains the property of CCSC at all times.

Device Care:

* I will return the device and Brenthaven case immediately to CCSC upon request by IT staff or administration or withdraw from school.

* I will bring the device to class charged and operable.

* I will be responsible for my own device keeping it secure at all times.

* I will store and carry the Chromebook and charging cord in the Brenthaven case.

* I will not put additional items in the main compartment of the Brenthaven case.

* I will not pick up the device by holding onto the screen and not supporting the base

* I will never leave or store the device with screen exposed.

* I will not alter the device or Brenthaven case with stickers, decals, writing, stitching, etc. or attempt to remove identifying numbers and labels.

* I will close the device when not in use (not only will this protect screens, but will also reset password requirements so another user cannot utilize device).

* I will not swap or lend my own device (I am responsible for my assigned device).

* I will avoid having food, drinks, or liquids near my device.

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* I will not place heavy objects on top of my device.

* I will insert and remove cords, cables, USB devices, etc. carefully.

* I will avoid exposing my device to moisture, drops, impacts, pressure, weights, dirt, sand, cleaning solvents, sharp objects and temperature extremes.

* I will not leave my device in a car or bus (extreme temperatures will damage the battery).

* I will never have the device out of the case in a bathroom or locker room.

* I will not take pictures, video or audio of other people without their permission.

* I will follow the guidelines of the Responsible Use Policy at all times.

Once issued to a student, parent/guardians will assume financial responsibility for loss or damage to the device. If students violate usage guidelines, students may also face disciplinary action in addition to repair and/or replacement fees. Similarly, if a student causes intentional damage to another student’s device the offending student and parents/guardians will be responsible for full repair or replacement fees and disciplinary action. Late fees and court costs may apply for lost, damaged or stolen items not paid.

Asset Codes:

All devices and charging cords will be labeled with a CCSC asset number. The device will have the asset number on a sticker. These stickers may NOT be modified or tampered with in any way. Students may be charged up to the full replacement cost of a device for tampering with a CCSC asset sticker or turning in a device without an BSD asset sticker.

Distribution and collection:

Student devices will be distributed to all registered and enrolled students in grades 5-12. Student devices will be collected on or before the day of school. Students not at school the last day to return the device, must notify the school on or before the last student day and arrange a day within 5 business days to return the device, or it will be reported stolen.

New/Transfer/Withdrawal Policies

When students leave CCSC, buildings have policies for collecting assets (books and other school owned materials). Student devices will be part of that process. When a student withdrawals from CCSC, building secretaries will contact the technology department to collect the device before withdrawal is complete. Likewise, secretaries shall contact the technology department upon new student enrollment, and a device will be prepared and distributed in a timely manner.

Login:

Students will only be able to login to their devices using their school-issued username and password. Students should never share account passwords with others, unless requested by an administrator. Students should not change password unless requested by IT staff or administration. If a password is changed, the student must inform the Technology Department immediately.

Privacy:

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school issued device or network other than as specifically provided by law. CCSC may, without prior notice or consent, log, supervise, access, view, monitor, and record use of a school-issued device at any time for any reason related to the operation of the district. Teachers, school administrators, and the Technology Department may run usage reports as deemed necessary. Parents and guardians should continue to monitor their student’s device usage at home.

Content Storage:

The devices utilize cloud-based storage through Google Drive. There is also some offline and download storage on the device. “Offline” mode gives users the ability to open and edit offline Google files while not connected to the internet. Updates will be made to Google Drive cloud storage once the device reconnects to the internet. Student may also view downloaded videos and files when not connected to the internet. Students may choose to use USB devices as backup for their Google Drive. All accessed and stored content on device and in cloud storage must be school appropriate and follow responsible use guidelines.

Printing:

Students are encouraged to digitally publish and share their work with teachers and peers when possible. Students will be able to print from devices in assigned locations.

Filtering:

School issued device use will go through the CCSC web content filter whether students are utilizing the CCSC network or any other internet access (including home internet). Online access will therefore operate according to the rules within that filter at all times when the school-issued device is being operated. For example, if a student cannot access a social media site like Facebook at school, they will not be able to access it at home either through the school issued device.

Responsible Use and Digital Citizenship:

School issued devices should be used for educational purposes, and students are to adhere to the Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (7540.03) and all of its corresponding administrative procedures at all times. Consequences of inappropriate content created, accessed, stored or distributed on or through a student device will be handled on an individual basis. Based on the severity of the content and number of offenses, the consequence level will be determined. Parent/guardians will be notified.

Possession of Device:

Students who do not bring their device to school may be issued a “loaner” device. The student will sign an agreement upon checkout. Loaner devices must be returned to tech office within five minutes of day end dismissal bell. Repeated instances of not bringing a device to school will result in disciplinary action.

Discipline:

For a specific listing of disciplinary procedures and consequences refer to the discipline ladder. Discipline will be determined based on severity and number or pattern of offenses. Parents/ guardians will be notified. The Administration reserves the right to administer discipline consistent with the school handbook. Penalties include loss of privileges, leveled student access, or other penalties as appropriate to the offense.

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Behaviors and discipline related to student digital device use:

Technology-related behavior/violation

Equivalent “traditional” classroom violation

Failure to bring device to class or failure to have device charged.

Coming to class without textbook, paper, pencil.

Off-task behavior during class (playing a game, visiting unrelated website, sending email unrelated to course work).

Writing/passing a note, reading a book or magazine, doing homework for another class during class if behavior persists could be insubordination.

Damaging, defacing, putting stickers, etc. on device.

Writing on a school desk, chair, etc. vandalism of school property.

Using account belonging to another student or staff member.

Breaking into someone’s locker or teacher’s desk/ computer.

Accessing, creating, storing, distributing inappropriate material.

Bringing inappropriate print material to school, drawing inappropriate pictures, distributing inappropriate print/electronic material.

Cyberbullying. Bullying/harassment.

Sending/forwarding assignment to another student to copy or use as own.

Cheating, copying assignment, plagiarism.

Mistreating device, not carrying device in bag.

Mistreating school property, i.e. mistreating a

computer in the lab, mistreating desks, chairs, lab equipment in science room, etc.

Defamation of Device:

This includes hitting or throwing device or other intentional misuse, or writing, drawing, adding stickers, etc. on the device. The damage costs will be paid by the student as this is viewed as vandalism of school property. Discipline will follow policies for vandalism of school property.

Screensavers/Background Photos:

As with all content on a school issued device, screen saver and background photos

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must be appropriate. Inappropriate media including but not limited to the presence of weapons, pornographic material, inappropriate language, alcohol, drugs, gang symbols/pictures, or sexual explicit or suggestive content will result in disciplinary actions.

Off-Task:

Device use during class must be consistent with learning objectives and teacher expectations. Students not participating in teacher-directed learning activities are considered insubordinate.

DISABLED INDIVIDUALS POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Cloverdale Community School Corporation that no otherwise qualified disabled person shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity sponsored by this school corporation. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to Lisa Baker RN District 504 Coordinator, of the Cloverdale Community School Corporation, 310 E. Logan St, Cloverdale, IN 46120 or to the Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

EMANCIPATED STUDENTS

A student who is claiming to be emancipated must furnish the principal with legal documents indicating emancipation. The affidavit form for emancipation is available in the office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Cloverdale High School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9-1), I.C. 20- 8.1-2, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (1972 Education Amendments), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to either Dana Daub, District 504 Coordinator of the Cloverdale High School, or Mr. Greg Linton, Superintendent of Cloverdale Community Schools, Title IX and Title II Coordinator of the Cloverdale Community School Corporation, 310 E. Logan Street Cloverdale, IN 46120, or to the Office for Civil Right, US Department of Education, Washington, D.C

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR EVENTS / CONFLICTS

A number of Cloverdale students participate in more than one e x t r a -curricular program. Our calendar of evening and weekend school activities often includes two or more events (contests, practices, etc.) scheduled for the same time. For the student who sincerely wants to participate in multiple school extra-curricular programs the inevitable scheduling conflicts can become a genuine nightmare. The following points and/or regulations should be kept in mind.

1. By and large, extra-curricular activities are subordinate to academic activities. 2. Each coach or sponsor should check the monthly calendar, master calendar,

published practice schedules, etc., so that potential conflicts involving a student's participation in extra-curricular events can be discovered and communicated before the events take place.

3. When a potential conflict is discovered, the coaches or sponsors should discuss the matter at the earliest convenience.

4. Every attempt should be made to avoid conflicts when scheduling activities; this can be accomplished by studying the master calendar and published practice schedules.

5. Generally speaking, sectional type events take precedence over practices. In each of the above categories, scheduled events take precedence over rescheduled events.

6. If a student is committed on a given date to a sponsor/coach of a higher priority category, other coaches or sponsors should not allow that student t o participate on that date unless the sponsors or coaches involved agree to the change.

7. Each coach or sponsor needs to not make the student the “pawn” in the extra- curricular conflict game. If a student is involved in another activity on a given date, coaches or sponsors should not directly or indirectly penalize that student for his or her absence. Within this guideline, we generally support student choice with this caution: consequences that accrue as a result of student choice are not forgiven without prior negotiation.

8. If the events in contention are in the same priority category, the student and family have the right to appeal for administrative review.

9. Each coach or sponsor should be as fair about student activity conflicts as possible.

10. If coaches or sponsors disagree or if these regulations need interpretation, please contact an administrator.

11. Let us all work together to preserve the integrity and student opportunities of our fine extra-curricular program.

FIRE / DISASTER DRILLS

Fire/Tornado drill directions are posted by the door in each classroom. The intercom emergency alert signal will be used for a tornado drill. All drills are treated as though they are real emergencies. Students are to move QUICKLY and QUIETLY to disaster

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stations since special instructions may have to be given without the use of the public address system. The ALL CLEAR signal is a long bell.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT POLICY

Students interested in hosting foreign exchange students or participating in exchange programs should contact the guidance office.

HIGH ABILITY PROGRAM

There is a High Ability Coordinator available to work with students who have been identified as eligible for the High Ability Program. Students receive instruction in career and college choices and scholarship application. Advance and Advanced Placement classes are available. SAGES 2 may be used for identification and placement. See counselor for information.

GRADES / GRADING PERIOD/GPA SCALE

The grading periods are nine (9) weeks long. The two grading periods represent 80% of the final semester grade. The semester exam equals 20% of the final semester grade. Points for grades are:

A = 4.00 C = 2.00

A- = 3.667 C- = 1.667

B+ = 3.334 D+ = 1.334

B = 3.00 D = 1.00

B- = 2.667 D- = .667

C+ = 2.334 F = 0

GRADES- WEIGHTED

AP and DC classes are weighted on a 5.0 GPA scale. A list of classes offered at Cloverdale High School that meet the above criteria can be found on the CHS guidance page.

GRADING PERIOD INFORMATION 2021-2022

Semester 1: Begins August 11th, Mid-Term October 8th, Ends December 17th

Semester 2: Begins January 4th, Mid-Term March 11th, Ends May 25th

GRADING SCALE

95-100 = A 90-94 = A- 87-89 = B+ 84-86 = B 80-83 = B- 77-79 = C+

74-76 = C 70-73 = C- 67-69 = D+ 64-66 = D 60-63 = D- 59-0 = F

GRADES FOR STUDENTS / ENROLLING FROM ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

Incoming students from accredited schools who enroll late in the school year/or grading period or whose schedules cannot be matched with their former school will be

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enrolled in classes with teacher's knowledge. A student enrolling after the b e g i n n i n g of a semester will be graded on the work accomplished beginning at the entry date into the class/ classes. Grades for a new student will be given to receiving teachers by guidance as soon as an official record is received for the student. That grade will be calculated with what the student earns here to arrive at grades for the grading period.

HONOR ROLL

To attain honor roll status, a student must meet the following grade requirements: 1. “A” Honor Roll: The student must have no grades lower than A-. 2. “A-B” Honor Roll: The student must have at least three grades not lower than

A-, with no other grades lower than B-. Honor Roll recognition will be made in the school and sent to the local newspapers for publication.

INCOMPLETES

Occasionally, because of illness, accidents, or family problems, it becomes necessary to receive an incomplete on the report card. For a student to receive an incomplete, the teacher must be informed of the reason before the grades are due, and then all missed work shall be completed within 5 SCHOOL DAYS after he/she returns to school. Failure of a student to report a reason for not completing course requirements or not completing requirements in the allotted five school days shall result in a grade of “zero” on the incomplete work. There shall be no incompletes given at the end of the school year except through the approval of the principal. It is the students' responsibility to complete requirements and to keep teachers informed of their current status. With rare exceptions, final exams are compulsory and an integral part of the class requirements.

NETWORK / INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY

The Superintendent is directed to establish administrative guidelines to provide guidance to staff and students concerning making appropriate and ethical use of the computers and other equipment as well as any networks that may be established. The responsibility for the educational value of Internet access is the joint responsibility of school staff, the students with access to the Internet, and their parents. The administrators and supervisory staff members authorized by the Superintendent have the authority to search and access information electronically.

Advances in telecommunications and other related technologies have fundamentally altered the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred in our society. Such changes are driving the need for educators to adapt their means and methods of instruction, and the way they approach student learning, to harness and utilize the vast, diverse, and unique resources available on the Internet. The School Board is pleased to provide Internet services to its students. The Board encourages students to utilize the Internet in order to promote educational excellence in our schools by providing them with the opportunity to develop the resource sharing, innovation, and communication skills and tools which will be essential to life and work in the 21st century.

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The Corporation has implemented technology protection measures which block/filter Internet access to websites deemed inappropriate by the school board. Nevertheless, parents/guardians are advised that a determined user may be able to gain access to services on the Internet that the Corporation has not authorized for educational purposes. In fact, it is impossible to guarantee students will not gain access through the Internet to information and communications that they and/or their parents/ guardians may find inappropriate, offensive, objectionable, or controversial. Parents/Guardians assume risks by consenting to allow their child to participate in the use of the Internet. The Board supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether to apply for independent student access to the Internet.

All Internet users are required to sign their handbooks indicating they will abide by the terms and conditions of this policy and its accompanying guidelines.

Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying guidelines may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the Internet through the Corporation’s computers assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by this Board policy and its accompanying guidelines. Unacceptable Behaviors Related to Student Device Use There are various behaviors that are considered disruptive to the educational environment. Behaviors directly related to the misuse of technology and technology resources can be translated into “traditional” classroom violations per discipline ladder.

MEDIA CENTER RULES AND USAGE

Books, newspapers, magazines, reference materials, online resources and audio- visual equipment are available to students and faculty. Students, who have passes indicating their purposes, are welcome in the media center.

All students are encouraged to join the Rosewater Reading Group. A new list of recommended titles of young adult fiction and nonfiction is selected each year. Monthly meetings feature games, activities, food, awards and incentives!

Internet usage is closely monitored and must be for an educational purpose. Students must enter the computer programs through their own logins and passwords.

Recommended Resources Include:

1. Follett Library Search: Automated card catalog; and available on all school computers.

2. Inspire - Indiana's free virtual library of encyclopedias and periodicals available at www.inspire.net

Students need to be discriminating when using the World Wide Web. Information posted there is not necessarily factual. See the librarian for a guide to evaluating websites.

Students must avoid plagiarism. Creating a “Works Cited” page, giving credit to the sources, is a necessary step in responsible researching. Please be aware that several bibliography styles do exist, but Cloverdale Media Center recommends Modern Language Association (MLA) style. If you have questions, please consult the English Department handout or MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers in the library.

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All loaned materials should be returned promptly. Fines will be assessed for any late, damaged, or lost items. Damaging or destroying any media center materials or furnishings will result in disciplinary action.

MOVIES Movies and videos shown in the classroom need to be pre-approved by an administrator. Forms must be on file in the front office prior to showing a movie. Movies with a rating other than G or PG13 that are shown as a part of a class or school sponsored event will require a signed parent permission form before t he student is allowed to view the movie. A student may request an alternative assignment. Only movies that are relative to state standards for the class being taught are to be used.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a member of the junior or senior class. Candidate must have been in attendance at school the equivalent of one (1) semester. A transfer student may be considered based on presenting a letter addressed to the present school principal from the former school principal pursuant to the candidate's selection. Based on the recommendation of the previous principal, the faculty council may waive the semester regulation.

2. Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic average of at least an A- or a 3.667 on a 4.0 scale or higher (no rounding up). Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character. a. Junior candidates - must have been or presently be involved in three (3) activities

during the freshman, sophomore, or junior year - two (2) of which may be athletic teams.

b. Senior candidates - must have been or presently be involved in five (5) activities during the freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year - three (3) of which may be athletic teams.

c. If a student held or presently holds a major club office, this may be counted toward the activity requirement.

d. Examples of activities are athletic teams, clubs, scouts, 4-H, church groups, and volunteer work, etc.

3. The principal shall appoint a faculty council annually. The faculty council c o n s i s t s of five (5) voting members and shall not include the National Honor Society faculty advisor or principal. The selection of each member to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the faculty council. The word majority will reflect more than half, assuming that all five members cast votes as either yea or nay. In the event that less than 5 cast a yea or nay vote, the determination will be based on more than one half of the votes cast by persons legally entitled to vote, excluding blanks or abstentions. The faculty council will use whatever means necessary to seek input from the entire faculty on the prospective candidates to help assure that the faculty council knows all candidates. NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS A non-custodial parent, unless restricted by a court order, will be given access to all student report cards, student records, and disciplinary actions. The parents will also

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be allowed to participate in conferences, classroom visitations, and all other school activities.

The non-custodial parent may not visit with the student during the school day nor may the student be released to the non-custodial parent unless written the custodial parent grants permission.

A certified copy of a court order restricting the rights of the non-custodial parent shall be provided to the principal should a custodial parent wish to prohibit the distribution of information to, and the school visitation of, the non-custodial parent.

PRE-HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

It is the policy of the Cloverdale Community School Corporation to issue high school credit for high school courses successfully completed at pre-high school grade levels provided:

1. The instructional materials used are those required by Indiana Textbook Code (IC 20-10.1-9-7).

2. For each credit issued, the amount of teacher contact time will be equivalent to that of the equivalent high school course(s).

3. The course(s) is taught by a teacher with documented competency to teach the course(s).

4. It is indicated on the student's transcript that the course(s) was completed prior to grade nine.

5. The student's participation in the course(s) is evaluated under the same criteria as equivalent course(s) is evaluated at the high school level.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports will be distributed after the 9th week of the semester and final grades will be distributed after the 18th week of the Semester. Parents may see their student's grades at any time by logging on to the Cloverdale School website: http://www.cloverdale.k12.in.us. Please call the high school Guidance Office for more information.

RELEASE OF RECORD STATEMENT

1. Cloverdale High School maintains records on all students 9-12. These records may include directory information such as: a. Basic identifying information, including student and parent names and address,

birth date, place of birth, gender, phone numbers, and student picture. b. Academic transcripts, including grades, promotion, grade level achievement

and scores on any achievement, aptitude, or entrance examinations. c. Attendance records. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) requires schools and local education agencies to annually notify parents of their rights under FERPA. The notice must effectively inform parents with disabilities or who have a primary home language other than English. The annual notice pertaining to FERPA rights must explain that parents may inspect and review records and, if they believe the records to be inaccurate, they may seek to amend them. Parents also have the right


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to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in the record, except under authorized circumstances. FERPA gives both parents, custodial and non-custodial, equal access to student information unless the school has evidence of a court order or state law revoking these rights. When students reach the age of 18, or when they become students at postsecondary education institutions, they become “eligible students” and rights under FERPA transfer to them. However, parents retain access to student records of children who are their dependents for tax purposes.

2. This information is not released unless a “Record of Request for Release” is on file in the Guidance Office. The release of any student records other than in the areas specified requires the written consent of the parent or eligible student. However, student records may also be released without consent as follows:

a. A transcript of student records will be forwarded to another public or private school or post-secondary educational institution to which a student transfers or applies for admission or in which a student enrolls.

b. A transcript of student records will be forwarded to scholarship or financial aid sponsors to whom the student is making or has made application.

SALES There are to be no sales of products by school clubs without first obtaining permission from the principal or his or her designee. Students who accept items to sell for the purpose of gaining revenue for a school organization are responsible for returning the items or the monetary value of them. USDA’s smart snacks standards in school became policy for all schools to implement. This rule states that any food or beverages sold to students on school campus during the school day, midnight the day before until 30 minutes after school is over, must meet general food standards and specific nutrient standards. All products that will be sold to students whether in a vending machine, for fundraising, as a la carte, in a school store, etc. Need to be entered into a calculator that will automatically tell you if the product is compliant or not. The link to the calculator: https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/focus_areas/snacks_and_beverages/smart_snacks/allian ce_product_calculator/.

SCHEDULING CHANGES The schedule you receive is the schedule you are expected to follow for the school year. After the school year has started, students should not expect to change one course for another in their schedule. Therefore, it is important for you to plan carefully when making your course selections.

Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons: * The student needs to add a graduation requirement, * The student needs to retake a failed required class, * There is an IEP, a doctor's order, or a court order, * There is an administrative need or a teacher recommendation.

Failing the first semester of a course is not a basis for dropping the second semester of a course.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE Desks and lockers are school property, and school authorities make regulations regarding their use. School officials may inspect automobiles, desks, lockers, and personal effects when there are reasonable grounds to believe that the contents threaten the safety, health, or welfare of students, or include stolen property or contraband.

Stolen items and items which are prohibited by law, board policy, or school authorities, may be removed and impounded, and the parents notified. If the student is not present

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during the search, he/she shall be informed, as soon as practical, of the action taken. This policy is enforced during the school day, on school buses, in school buildings and grounds. The Policy extends to all school-sponsored and related activities including field trips, athletic, and music trips whether held before or after school, evenings, or weekends. SIGNS/DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS Signs/posters may be posted in appropriate areas. Clubs or individuals are to check at the main office for permission and appropriate locations. Signs or printed materials of promotion or advertising may not be distributed to students in the school building, on the school grounds, on the school buses, or at any school-sponsored activity without the prior approval of the principal and/or assistant principal. Signs should be mounted with masking tape on signboards or walls and thumbtacks on bulletin boards. Signs without proper authorization will be removed.

STUDENT LEADER

A student who is applying for or is in a position of school leadership is expected to model proper behavior. When a student fails to remain in good standing due to an infraction of school rules, the student may not run and may be removed from a position of leadership. Class officer's expectations are as follows:

1. Attend all meetings called by the class sponsor. (Students excused at

sponsor's discretion.) 2. Maintain academic eligibility for extra-curricular activities as outlined in the

student handbook. 3. Participate in a class sponsored community service project. 4. Perform to the best of their ability. 5. Read announcements when asked. 6. Work during homecoming week to organize. 7. Organize sheet/class participation for homecoming week. 8. Remain in good standing with school rules including expulsions or

suspensions. 9. Display proper behavior and act as a role model when representing school

activities. 10. Work at least one session of registration.

TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE USE

Emergency phone messages to students are accepted only from parents and guardians. The use of cell phones is prohibited during the school day. Exceptions will allow students to use their phone during their lunch period in the cafetorium only. Out of Sight, Out of Mind. Inappropriate use of a cell phone, whether it is yours or not, may result in:

The first violation a student is found in possession of a cell phone the device will be confiscated and a writ ten warning will be issued. The phone will be returned to the student.

The second violation of this policy will result in the confiscation of the phone and 1-2 days of AEP. The phone will be returned to a parent/guardian.

The third violation of this policy will result in the confiscation of the phone and 2-4 days of AEP/ 1-3 days of SS. The phone will be returned to a parent/guardian.

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Extending violation of the cell phone policy could result in 3-5 days of SS/OSS. Alternative school placement.

TEXTBOOKS/FEES All basic hardbound textbooks that are used in some cases are rented to students for their use during the school year. Paperbacks used as texts and workbooks must be purchased by the student.

Rented textbooks/Computers are to be kept clean and handled carefully. The student is responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or lost books. Students must put their names inside the books, in the space provided, in case the book is misplaced.

Students should examine a rented textbook to make sure that it is in good repair when accepted. Damage should be reported to the administrative office so the student is not made responsible for previous book damage.

Fees are charged for some courses. These fees are minimal and are used for the purchase of expendable items. Chrome books will be added to the 2020-2021 school year and outlined in the Devise Usage Guidelines and Procedures on page 38.

TRANSFER STUDENTS OF ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

If a student transfers to Cloverdale High School from an accredited school, grades and credits earned in the previous school will be considered equivalent to grades and credits earned in the Cloverdale Community School Corporation. It is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to obtain all information necessary to properly evaluate and place the student.

TRANSFER STUDENTS OF HOME SCHOOLS/NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

Credits from non-accredited schools and home schools must be thoroughly evaluated before they are granted and placed on a student's transcript in order for such credits to be accepted at Cloverdale High School.

Subject tests may be administered to the student by the guidance department or their designee. Upon successful completion of subject tests, credits may be granted and placed on the student's transcript. However, no grades will be entered on the transcript. Credits earned in home schools/non-accredited schools will not be considered for G.P.A. or class ranking.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN

A student must be enrolled in high school for four (4) complete school years to be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian. No early graduates will be considered regardless of GPA or rank. Transfer students must have been enrolled at Cloverdale High School for one full year to be considered. The class valedictorian and salutatorian positions will be declared after the first semester of the senior year, based on the highest and second highest GPAs, respectively. At the end of the 1st semester “candidates” for Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined. If more than a .03 difference exists between candidates, Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be announced at that time. If a GPA difference is less than .03, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian will not be announced until the final grades for those students are calculated. If the final calculations involve a GPA difference of less than .01 then the

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candidates will be Co-Valedictorians and/or Salutatorians.

VISITORS AND GUESTS

Cloverdale High School encourages parents and guardians to visit the school. All visitors must check in at the office immediately upon entering the building. All parent/ teacher/administrative conferences should be prearranged in advance 24 hours. Students will not be called out of class to see visitors (other than for emergency purposes). No student visitors will be allowed to visit/attend school with a Cloverdale student during the school day.

WORK PERMITS AND STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

All students should know that the Indiana Industrial Laws require boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 17 who work for pay to possess work permits, except for certain exempt occupations, such as farming and domestic work. The student should first obtain a job before requesting an “Intent-to-Employ” card from the high school office. The “Intent-to-Employ” will need to be filled out by the employer and must be signed by the employer, the parent and the student. The student should then present the completed “Intent-to-Employ” form along with his/her birth certificate to the Cloverdale High School Office for a work permit. They will be processed by the end of the day upon which they are turned in. There will be no charge for a work permit.

*The school may refuse to issue a work permit due to poor grades and/or attendance. Once issued the work permit may be revoked for the same reasons. Employers will be notified immediately.

**School issued work permits subject to change July 1, 2021.

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SAT & ACT Calendar 2021-2022

SAT DATES(Anticipated)

2021 Test Dates 2022 Test Dates

August 28, 2021 March 12, 2022

October 2, 2021 May 7, 2022

November 6, 2021 June 4, 2022

December 4, 2021

SAT School Day Window - March 2-4, 2022

www.collegeboard.org

ACT DATES

2021 Test Dates 2022 Test Dates

September 11, 2021 February 12, 2022

October 23, 2021 April 2, 2022

December 11 2021 June 11, 2022 July 16, 2022

www.act.org

PSAT DATE

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

AP EXAM DATES

AP CLASS TEST DATE

AP CALCULUS (AB+BC) day May , 2022

AP ENGLISH LIT/COMP day May , 2022

AP PHYSICS day May , 2022

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE day May , 2022

AP U.S. HISTORY day May , 2022

AP SPANISH day May , 2022

AP PSYCHOLOGY day May , 2022

AP ENGLISH LANG/COMP day May , 2022

AP ENVIROMENTAL SCI day May , 2022

*AP testing dates will be released mid-May

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2021-2022 ATHLETIC HANDBOOK “One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it.” -Knute Rockne

I. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON

A. ABSENCE OF ATHLETE FROM SCHOOL

1. A student athlete must attend all of his or her classes in order to participate in a school event (practice included). The Principal or Athletic Director may only make exceptions to this policy. College day visits will be excused a. School Field Trips will be excused b. A doctor’s visit that the school excuses as long as the student

makes a reasonable effort to attend school 2. An athlete shall not be eligible for practice or contest participation while suspended from school attendance.

B. ATHLETIC INSURANCE 1. The Indiana High School Athletic Association provides insurance for all

Indiana high school athletes that contain a $25,000 deduction clause. Each athlete's coverage starts after $25,000 if claims are properly filed and deadlines met. Insurance to cover the first $25,000 in expenses is the responsibility of the athlete and the parents.

2. The Cloverdale Athletic Department provides no athletic insurance for the participants other than the insurance provided by the IHSAA.

C. ATHLETIC MEDICAL CLEARANCE 1. A physical examination is required for each student-athlete for each

school year. A physical examination received after April 1, of any year is valid from the date of the examination through the following school year.

2. All physical examinations must be recorded on the Student/Parent-Physician Certificate provided by the Indiana High School Athletic Association along with a signed Heads-Up Concussion form provided by the State by both the parent/guardian and the athlete.

3. The physician conducting the examination must have an unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Indiana.

4. No student is to practice or participate in any sport before they have a Student-Parent-Physician form on file in the athletic director's office. This includes pre-season workouts.

5. It is possible for a student to be eligible for one or more sports while not being eligible for others.

6. Student-athletes, properly certified to participate in interschool athletics, who are absent from school, or who are physically unable to practice/compete due to illness or injury, must present a statement from a

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physician who holds an unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Indiana to the athletic director certifying that they are again physically able to participate in practices and athletic contests.

D. ATHLETIC PERMISSION STATEMENT No students will be allowed to practice or participate in a game until the Athletic Permission Statement is completed and is in the possession of the Head Coach.

E. CARE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES 1. Athletes are to be instructed by the coaches in the proper care of facilities

and equipment. 2. The coach must inform the Athletic Director of any damage to school

equipment of facilities. 3. Any damage caused by athletes must be paid for in full before being

allowed to participate in further athletic activities. 4. Suspension from athletic activities will be considered for some damages,

depending upon circumstances; if sufficiently serious, a suspension of one year may be imposed.

F. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 1. No athletic equipment bought by the athletic department and issued to

squad members may be worn outside of practice or game situations. 2. Exception: With the approval of the Athletic Director, athletes may wear

game jerseys or shirts on the day of a contest to school. 3. Each coach must inform his or her squad of the limitations of this rule. 4. The ATHLETE will be responsible for returning all equipment in

acceptable condition. 5. The athlete will be charged the replacement cost for equipment lost or

damaged by abnormal use. 6. The coaches are to issue all game and meet equipment and in some

cases uniforms at the start of each season and check the equipment in at the end of each season.

7. All equipment shall be fitted by the coach to insure proper size and to protect against injuries.

8. Squad members should be instructed in the proper care and laundering of equipment. Most coaches will launder his or her team's uniforms or equipment.

9. Equipment issued to athletes remains the property of the school unless the athlete pays part or all the cost with the agreement that the equipment is then the property of the athlete.

10. The athlete is responsible for the proper maintenance and replacement of equipment. If equipment has not been

returned, the person responsible will not be allowed to participate further in athletics until the equipment has been

returned or payment for the lost equipment has been received. The

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Coach and the Athletic Director shall be responsible for the proper resolution of any such problem.

G. HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS 1. Postponing Practice

a. On days when school attendance is canceled, consideration of the safety and welfare of athletes and coaches will determine the holding or postponing of practice. The Principal and/or Athletic Director will make the decision with the Superintendent’s approval.

b. No mandatory practice will be allowed unless suitable improvement in weather conditions is noted.

c. Coaches are to inform the players of the cancellations of the practice or the game.

2. Lightning Policy a. Every coach and athlete should always take severe weather

seriously. b. If you can see lightning, you are in danger. Coaches must remove

teams from the outside venues when lightning is sighted and may not return outside until thirty minutes after the last lightning was

sighted. (IHSAA Rule). H. IHSAA ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

1. Participation in athletics is a privilege earned by meeting the standards set by Cloverdale High School, the Western Indiana Conference, and the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA).

2. In the event of questions regarding eligibility contact the Athletic Director or the Principal before eligibility is endangered.

3. To be eligible to represent your school in Interschool Athletics You: a. Must be a regular bona fide student in good standing in the school

you represent. b. Must have enrolled not later than the fifteenth day of the current

semester. c. Must have received a passing grade in at least five full credit

subjects or the equivalent each nine weeks checking period, except that the semester grades shall take precedence at the end of a semester; and must be currently passing in at least five full credit subjects or the equivalent. Students with failing grades can attend practices during periods of ineligibility (at coach’s discretion).

d. Must not have reached your twentieth birthday before the finals of the IHSAA Tournament in the sport that he/she participates in.

e. NEW/TRANSFER STUDENTS: If you did not attend Cloverdale High School the entire school year last year (2020-2021) you and your parents/guardian/custodial person must see the Athletic Director to complete an IHSAA transfer form before you are eligible: (1) Unless you are entering the ninth grade for the first time.

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f. Must not have been enrolled more than 4 fall semesters and 4 spring semesters beginning with grade 9, nor have represented a high school in a sport more than four years.

g. Must be an amateur. (Have not participated under an assumed name; have not accepted money or merchandise directly or indirectly for athletic participation; have not accepted awards, gifts, or honors from colleges or their alumni; have not signed a professional contract).

h. Must have filed with your principal each school year, between April 1 and your first practice, your completed Student-Parent-Physician Certificate.

i. Must not have transferred from one school to another for athletic purposes as a result of undue influence or persuasion by any person or group.

j. Must not have received, in recognition of your athletic ability, any award not approved by your principal or the IHSAA.

k. Must not have accepted commercial awards, which advertise any business firm or individuals; nor awards designating “All-State” or “All-American” status.

l. Must not have participated in an athletic contest during the IHSAA authorized contest season for that sport as an individual or on any team other than your school team. (Participation in football or boys' basketball before or after the IHSAA authorized contest season causes ineligibility for a period not to exceed 365 days.)

m. Must not reflect discredit upon your school nor create disruptive influence on the discipline, good order, or educational environment in your school.

n. Must not participate in a tryout, demonstration or audition as a prospective college athlete. Seniors may participate in such after the end of the season of that sport. Consult the high school Principal or Athletic Director.

o. Must not participate with or against a student enrolled below grade 9.

p. Girls shall not be permitted to participate in an IHSAA tournament program for boys when there is an IHSAA tournament program for girls in that sport in which they can qualify as a girls' entrant.

q. This is only a summary of the rules of the IHSAA. Contact your school Athletic Director for further information and before participating outside of your school.

I. INJURIES 1. In the event of injury, the coach should administer first-aid immediately

unless the athletic trainer is present. The welfare of the individual athlete is first and foremost.

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2. In the event of an injury that is thought to be serious, the parent or guardian is to be contacted immediately and advised of the injury. If, in the coach's opinion, the injury is serious enough to warrant the immediate summoning of ambulance, the ambulance should be summoned and the parents notified as quickly as possible. The coach is to arrange for an adult to accompany the injured athlete in the ambulance or to follow in an automobile and then stay with the athlete until the parents arrive.

J. OVERNIGHT SQUAD TRIPS 1. Approval of the athletic director must be obtained for any overnight athletic trip. 2. The coach of a squad making an overnight trip, or one of a longer

duration, must forward a letter to the parents of the athletes involved with the following information:

a. Purpose of trip b. Date and time of departures c. Date and estimated time of arrival upon return d. Location of lodging for squad e. Method of contacting athletes in case of emergency f. Method of travel: If transportation is by private automobile, the

names of adult drivers and the passengers in each vehicle are to be listed.

g. A breakdown of expenses and who will assume the expenses is to be included.

h. A parental consent form granting permission for the athlete to take part in the trip must be signed by the parent or guardian and then be presented to the Athletic Director prior to the trip.

K. SPORTSMANSHIP 1. Sportsmanship and character are to be emphasized at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. 2. Procedure for athletes being disqualified or ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct:

a. A conference between the Head Coach and athlete will be held the following school day. Each case is decided on its own merits.

b. Penalties will be decided in each case with no precedent being set by any case. A meeting with the Athletic Director and the Principal may follow.

c. Penalties may range from a conference with the athlete, suspension, dismissal from the team, or exclusion from all athletics.

L. SUNDAY PRACTICE 1. There shall be NO contest, practice, formal or informal team meeting scheduled on Sunday (IHSAA Rule).

M. TRANSPORTATION 1. Parents/Guardians may take their child from an athletic event if said

Parent/Guardians give the Head Coach a written request prior to taking

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athlete. It is an expectation of the Athletic Department for CHS athletes to ride the bus to and from athletic events but we do recognize, on occasion, there may be valid reason for parents to take athletes. Valid reasons for release include (but are not limited to)

a. Residence is closer to the event than CHS b. Sibling has an event somewhere else c. Injury d. Weekend events were family plans have been established

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SEASON

A. ADMISSION TO ATHLETIC EVENTS FOR ATHLETES

1. Varsity and Reserve athletes will be admitted free of charge to all home events of their sport with the exception of tournaments, if the team participating is in their respective building.

2. They must be eligible for participation and are to assist with the contest if needed and requested.

B. AWARDS PROGRAM The awards program is considered an extension of the athletic season and all athletes are expected to attend. 1. An excused absence on the part of the athletes may come from the

Athletic Director. 2. An absence that is not properly excused will mean forfeiture of the award.

C. BLANKET AWARD 1. An athlete must earn nine (9) varsity letters. Manager Letters will not

count towards an Athletic Blanket D. CONDUCTING AWARDS PROGRAM

1. Fall: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, Girls Golf, and Cheerleading

2. Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading 3. Spring: Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys and Girls Track

E. JACKET REQUIREMENTS 1. Any athlete who earns a Varsity* letter may purchase his/her jacket at that

time 2. The athlete must purchase the jacket from the vendor the school uses so

all jackets will be the same. (BSN Sports) 3. The school will continue to buy the “C” for the students and Team County

and WIC Conference Patches. F. INDIVIDUAL SPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR VARSITY LETTERS

An athlete must complete the entire season including the season-ending tournament and awards banquet. Athletes must also conform to all team

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rules regarding practice, participation, and behavior. The coach has the final discretion when awarding letters. 1. Baseball and Softball

a. A player must compete in 50 percent of the total innings played. (excluding tournaments)

2. Basketball a. Letters will be awarded for varsity competition only. b. The athlete must participate in 1/3 of the quarters played during

the season. c. The athlete must be certified for sectional competition.

3. Cheerleading a. An athlete must complete the entire Fall & Winter seasons

including the season-ending tournaments. One season completed will result in ½ a Varsity letter. Both seasons completed at the Varsity level will result in 2 Varsity letters. A cheerleader must complete and earn a varsity letter in both Fall/Winter seasons to purchase a jacket.

4. Cross Country Athlete must complete two of the following:

a. Finish in the top 20 in the Putnam County Meet (or run an equivalent time in the JV meet)

b. Finish in the top 35 in the WIC Meet (or run an equivalent time in the JV meet)

c. Be a member of our top 7 runners in the County, WIC, Sectional, or Regional meets

d. Run a 21:00 (25:00 female) or better in a meet on the Cloverdale course.

5. Football a. Letters will be awarded for varsity competition only. b. The athlete must participate in 50% of the total quarters played

during the season. c. A kicking specialist would be an exception. The coaching staff and

Athletic Council would judge him. 6. Golf Athlete must complete two of the following:

a. Participants who qualify for the conference and/or sectional meets will be eligible for a letter.

b. Participants competing in the top 5 in at least 50% of the regular season meets will be eligible for a letter.

c. Participants whose season average is below the combined match average of the opponents’ fifth person in our regular season meets

will qualify for a letter. d. Participants must shoot a 60 or better in a meet on the Cloverdale

course

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7. Track a. Participants must earn points equal to the maximum number of

meets scheduled Example: 12 meets scheduled equal 12 total points needed for a

letter. Relays will be scored as ¼ the total relay score b. Points attained in the County, WIC, and Sectional meets will be

doubled 8. Wrestling

Must earn 15 points using the following criteria a. 1 point for participating in a Varsity Wrestling match. Note: If the

athlete's opponent forfeits a match, the match counts as participation for the athlete.

b. 3 points for participation in and winning a Varsity Wrestling match. 9. Volleyball

a. An athlete must compete in 50% of the scheduled varsity matches.

10. Managers a. Managers in basketball and football can earn and purchase a

jacket if they participate in the following and are recommended by their coach:

1) 4 years of acting manager in high school, at least 2 of which must be varsity.

2) 3 years of acting manager in high school in either basketball or football plus managing 3 sports seasons in other sports.

3) Varsity manager in both basketball and football in Junior and Senior years.

4) 8 seasons of management in sports other than football and basketball.

G. LETTER AWARDS 1. Qualifications for awards:

a. All candidates must have met the IHSAA and school rules. b. Coaches must recommend all recipients to the Athletic Director. c. All candidates must display proper sportsmanship to opponents,

officials, and teammates. d. All athletes must have returned all equipment to the satisfaction

of the coach and Athletic Director. e. In most instances, the athlete must complete the season. Injuries

may waive this consideration for an athlete well into the season who has made an outstanding contribution to the team. The injury must be related to the sport (occurred in practice or game) and the candidate is not allowed to participate further in athletics on orders from a doctor. The candidate must further be qualifying for the award at the time of the injury and continue to attend practices and contests for the remainder of the season. The

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coaches of each sport reserve the right to recommend any senior athlete for an award who, in their estimation, has contributed satisfactorily.

f. Attitudes on and off the athletic field are to be taken into consideration when an athlete is recommended for an award.

g. Athletes who transfer to CHS from another school will receive credit from their athletic record at the previous school after they have attained a Varsity Letter at Cloverdale

h. A participant must be regular in attendance at practice. She/he is to meet the practice schedule as set forth by the coach or assistant coach.

i. The coach of each sport will certify that each participant recommended for an award has met the minimum requirements for that particular sport.

j. A participant must be eligible and available at all times throughout the season for his/her chosen sport(s). The coach will determine excused or unexcused absences from practice or contests.

Any coach may appeal to the athletic council of behalf of any deserving athlete who does not qualify under the letter guidelines

H. NATURE OF THE AWARDS All sports are considered major sports at Cloverdale High School. Athletes, managers, student staff, and student trainers are eligible to earn awards. The school and/or the Cloverdale Athletic Booster Club purchase all awards. No athlete shall receive an award in a sport for which he/she is academically ineligible at the completion of the season or under suspension for an athletic violation. Candidates must complete the season's play in order to receive an award; however, injuries may waive this stipulation. No awards will be issued to the student-athlete until all his/her equipment is turned in to the coach. 1. Reserve and Freshman:

a. Certificate of Participation and presentation of numbers 2. Varsity:

a. A white, eight-inch “C” will be presented in addition to a pin for each sport. One letter only is to be presented during the four years. Replacements may be purchased by the athletes for $20. Additional letters will be recognized with a pin designating that particular sport. Pins may be replaced for $1 each.

** A coach can use his/her discretion to decide on whether an athlete letters. The Athletic Director oversees and has the FINAL SAY.

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III. MISCELLANEOUS

A. ATHLETIC COUNCIL

1. On-staff varsity coaches, the athletic director and the principal comprise the athletic council.

B. CHAIN OF COMMAND 1. Coaches, athletes and parents will follow the line of authority as

established by the Cloverdale Board of School Trustees, as follows: a) Cloverdale Board of School Trustees b) Superintendent of Schools c) Principal d) Athletic Director e) Head Coach f) Assistant Coach

2. Problems should first be discussed on the lowest level of the chain of command before going to a higher level.

C. DUTIES OF THE PRINCIPAL 1. The Principal shall have complete control of the athletic program. This is

an IHSAA regulation. D. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES

1. J.V. and Varsity events $5.00 Excluding tournaments/scrimmages 2. Freshman/C-team events $5.00 Excluding tournaments/scrimmages 3. Family (Immediate) Maximum of $20 per event

E. CORPORATION STUDENT PASS 1. Any CCSC Student in good standing will be admitted to every non-

tournament event for free. Excluding tournaments/scrimmages. a. High School Students will be admitted for free as long as the sit in and participate in the cheer-block. b. Middle School Students will be admitted for free ONLY WITH A PAYING ADULT and must sit in and participate in the cheer-block. c. Elementary School Students will be admitted for free ONLY WITH A PAYING ADULT and must remain with parent or guardian.

*Cheer-Block participation means cheering emphatically for OUR team. It does not mean making derogatory comments to the opposing team or the officials.

F. CORPORATION SENIOR CITIZENS PASS 1. Must be 65 or older 2. Must be a resident in the CCSC District

IV. ATHLETE’S RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. INTRODUCTION All rules and regulations of the Cloverdale High School Coaches and Athletic Handbook must be met before athletic participation may take place. An athlete is an athlete 365 days of the year. Any violation during or

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between seasons will be handled in accordance with the Handbook. An assigned penalty will begin at the start of the season for all preseason offenses. Summer violations will be recorded and counted as first offenses. Summer is defined as the period of time from the end of spring participation to the first IHSAA practice date for fall sports.

B. VIOLATIONS 1. Violations of training rules as listed in the Handbook will be investigated

immediately upon receiving the report by the coach and the Athletic Director. If the charge is not substantiated, the source of the charge will be notified and no further action will be taken. If substantial evidence appears to exist, the following action will be implemented (in or out of season). a. The athlete may be subject to suspension from all athletics for the

first offense. (The period of suspension for the first offense may include exclusion for 25% of the season or for the rest of a calendar year, but will be at least 25% of the season.)

b. A second offense will result in a suspension of athletics by the Principal/Designee for a minimum of one calendar year, beginning from the date of the second or succeeding violations.

c. A third offense will result in a suspension of athletics for the remainder of the student's athletic career. The student may request reinstatement after a minimum of 1 calendar year from date of suspension.

2. A student who fails to successfully complete participation in an athletic season after successfully completing a penalty imposed under this policy must serve the penalty in full in each subsequent athletic season in which the student participates until such time as the student successfully completes participation in a sports season for the full term of the season and is in good sports standing. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to require the school corporation to follow the provisions of the Due Process and Pupil Discipline Statute (IC 20-8.1-5) in removing a student from participation in any athletic activity.

3. Specific Rules for alcohol, drugs (including controlled substances, look-alikes, and drug paraphernalia), and tobacco products (including vaping and vape paraphernalia). a. An athlete shall not use or consume, have in his/her possession,

buys, sells, or give away drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, or vaping and vape paraphernalia. Attending an event, or being in someone’s company where this rule is knowingly being violated will be treated the same as violating the above rule unless the athlete leaves immediately.

b. Exceptions: The policy does not apply to an athlete who has a valid prescription or order for a controlled substance, so long as the

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prescription or order was written for the athlete and is taken according to the prescribed directions (quantity and frequency). Consuming these medications in any other way than what is prescribed is considered abuse and will be treated as a violation of training rules.

c. Exceptions: This policy does not cover the use (not abuse) of over-the-counter medications for colds, allergies, and minor pain. However, such medications must be taken according to directions on label in regard to quantity and frequency. Consuming these medications in any other way than what is prescribed is considered abuse and will be treated as a violation of training rules.

4. Penalties for violating the rule for alcohol, drugs (including controlled substances, look-alikes, and drug paraphernalia). NOTE: In regards to tobacco or vaping and vape paraphernalia, see Rule 5 below. a. First Offense: suspension from athletics for one calendar year.

The site administrator may reduce the loss of extracurricular eligibility to six (6) months if the student and parents/guardians obtain and complete, at their own expense, a drug or alcohol assessment/prevention class prior to the 6 month anniversary date and follow the recommendations. The assessment/class must be provided at an Indiana State approved alcohol/drug agency in the area; and a certified alcoholism/drug abuse counselor must conduct the assessment/class. The student and parent/guardians must sign a release allowing the assessor and the school administration to exchange information and they must work in cooperation with the school to follow through with the recommendations of the assessment.

b. Second Offense: Suspension from athletics for one calendar year. c. Third Offense: Suspension from all athletic participation for the

remainder of high school career. The student may request reinstatement after a minimum of on calendar year from date of suspension. This request for reinstatement must be in writing with reasons for reinstatement. It is to be given to the Principal/ Designee.

5. Penalties for violating the rule for tobacco products (including vaping and vaping paraphernalia). a. First Offense: Suspension from athletics for three months. b. Second Offense: Suspension from athletics for one calendar year. c. Third Offense: Suspension from all athletic participation for the

remainder of high school career. The student may request reinstatement after a minimum of on calendar year from date of suspension. This request for reinstatement must be in writing with reasons for reinstatement. It is to be given to the Principal/ Designee.

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6. Unauthorized Possession of School Owned Equipment. (Athletic or Non-athletic): No CHS athlete shall have in his/her possession any school owned equipment belonging to CHS or any other school or athletic department. This does not include equipment that is to be worn for CHS practices or contests for the current sport season. a. First Offense: dismissal from team for at least the remainder of the

sports season. b. Second Offense: suspension for a minimum of one calendar year c. Third Offense: suspension from all athletic participation for the

remainder of high school career. The student may request reinstatement after a minimum of one calendar year from date of suspension. This request for reinstatement must be in writing with reasons for reinstatement. It is to be given to the Principal/Designee.

7. Use of Abusive Language and/or Personal Confrontation (fighting). Penalties begin with competitive season. a. First offense: coach's discretion with approval of the Athletic

Director. b. Second offense: Principal, Athletic Director, and Coach will handle

problem with a minimum penalty of one contest for language and two contests for fighting.

c. The same group will handle all other offenses with penalties increasing.

8. Involvement with Law Enforcement Agencies. a. Penalties begin with competitive season. b. Based on conviction, admission by the athlete, or police report.

(Minor traffic violation excluded.) 1. Misdemeanors: up to one-year maximum suspension. 2. Felonies: minimum suspension for at least one calendar

year and possible suspension for entire high school career.

9. School-owned Equipment a. Equipment issued to athletes remains the property of the school.

Exception: When the athlete pays a part of the cost and is permitted to retain the item and then turn it in at the conclusion of the season. The athlete is to be responsible for the proper maintenance of the item. The coach is responsible for the equipment being returned.

b. Equipment that is not returned is to be paid for by the athlete. The cost will be equal to the replacement cost.

10. Quitting or Being Dismissed From a Team a. Once a student begins practice in a sport and his/her squad

membership is terminated by a coach for reasons other than being cut due to lack of ability, they are not eligible to practice or

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participate in any other sport in the current season (including intramurals) unless given approval by the Athletic Director and by mutual consent of the coaches involved. A complete investigation is to be made.

b. When an athlete quits a team, he/she may not try out for the next season sport until the team he quit finishes their current season.

c. Only mutual consent of the coaches involved and the Athletic Director may waive this rule.

d. The rule further prohibits preseason conditioning for another sport, weight training, or intramurals until the season is over.

11. Energy Drinks, Energy Supplements, Weight Training Supplements, and Protein Powders are not FDA approved and therefore use of these items is not allowed on school grounds. a. First Offense: Verbal Warning b. Second Offense: Letter Sent home to Parents c. Third Offense: One Game/Event Suspension d. Fourth Offense: Removal From Team

12. Hair Coloring that is deemed as “un-natural” or attention getting will not be allowed. Athletes are to serve as a positive example for our K-12 schools, our community, and the team they are involved with. If an athlete has questionable hair, he/she will be not be allowed to compete or travel with their respective team until hair color or cut is appropriate

13. Additional Circumstances: Any and all situations not properly covered by these regulations are to be presented by the coach and resolved by the Athletic Director.

V. AWARENESS VERIFICATION

1. Parent/Guardian Permission to Participate Awareness

a. Permission for my son/daughter/custodial person to engage in IHSAA or Cloverdale High School approved activities, as a representative of his/her school must be granted by the parents/custodial person. Consent for my son/daughter /custodial person to accompany the team or group as a member on its out of town trips must also be given. I understand that neither the school board nor the athletic department carries insurance for injuries sustained in the interscholastic program.

2. Risk Awareness

a. Organized secondary athletics involve the potential for injury, which is

inherent in all sports. I acknowledge that even with the best coaching, use of the most advanced protective equipment, and strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility. On rare occasions, these injuries can be so severe as to result in total disability paralysis, or even death.

3. Rules Awareness

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a. The parent(s)/custodial person(s) must read and understand the rules and regulations as listed in the Cloverdale High School Athlete's Handbook. The parent(s)/custodial person and athlete must agree to obey the rules and understand the possible consequences if they are not followed.

By signing for your agenda upon registration you are agreeing to obey the rules of this handbook in regards to Athletics and School Policy.

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