SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOLFACULTY HANDBOOK 2013-2014

Page2 Athletic Events2 Bookkeeping Procedures3 Purchase Request Instructions3 Fund Raising Activities4 Professional Development Procedures4 Teacher Planning Time5 Communication/Mail/Email/Voice Mail5 Curriculum Maps and Lesson Plans6 Grade Reporting 6 Grade Categories7 Attendance Record Keeping7 Tardies8 Computer Lab Do’s and Don’ts

8 Internet Access/Use9 Aesop Absence & Substitute System9 Substitute Lesson Plans9 Sub Folder Contents10 Counseling10 Hall/Restroom Pass10 Medicine Procedures11 Disciplinary Procedures12 School Safety

Appendix13 School Schedules14 Student Accounting Form15 Tardy Action Plan16 Simon Kenton Curriculum Map/Syllabus17 Simon Kenton Goal/Activity Plans18 Daily Lesson Plans19 Teacher Expectations Checklist20 Fund Raiser Approval Form 21 Fund Raiser Worksheet Form22 Field Trip Information Sheet23 School Level Field Trip Planning Checklist24 Kenton County Field Trip Request26 Parent Permission Form27 Restroom and Hall Pass Sign-Out Sheet

ATHLETIC EVENTS

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We encourage you to bring out your family and friends to watch some events throughout the year. In addition to having a good time, students love seeing you outside the realm of the classroom.

1. Football games start at 7:00. Times are subject to change.

2. Soccer-the gate opens one hour before game time

3. Basketball (Boys and Girls)-the gate opens at 5:00, JV games start at 6:00pm, and Varsity games start at 7:30pm. If interested in working gates for pay, see the Athletic Director.

4. The following are admitted to the games without charge:

A. Member of the participant's teams, manager, coaches.B. Cheerleaders and their sponsors.C. Band members (if the band is playing and the member is in uniform)D. RefereesE. K.H.S.A.A.Commissioners of Athletics and KHSAA Pass carriersF. Players and managers of visiting team (must be checked in by the sponsors of the group, a

teacher, or the visiting coach)H. Simon Kenton staff and their immediate family (upon presentation of an official pass)I. NKAC pass carriers (conference games only) - SK Hall of Fame membersJ. Kenton County Staff Pass carriers

5. Ticket SellersTicket sellers and takers should arrive thirty minutes before the doors or gates are scheduled to open. Compensation will be determined by the activity. The Athletic Director or his/her designee is in charge of all events under the direction of the Principal. SK is a non-smoking facility.

BOOKKEEPING PROCEDURES

1. Each day between 7:00am and 1:30pm the bookkeeper accepts money from teachers and/or club sponsors. Money must be counted, separated into denominations, coins wrapped and total amount recorded on a Multiple Receipt Form before it will be accepted by the bookkeeper. ALL MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN DAILY.

2. Money collected from students for trips on buses should be turned in as soon as it is collected.

3. A written Purchase Order form must be filled out before school funds can be spent (MANDATORY). This rule includes instructional fees, organizational funds, athletic funds, or any special funds. Purchase Order may be obtained from the bookkeeper and must be signed by the Principal. A person making a purchase without a purchase order is responsible for the entire balance. Once the order has been received, attach the shipping paperwork, invoice and return to Mrs. Lawson for payment.

4. B-470 is the school's tax exempt number and should be used when purchases are for educational purposes.

5. Requests for checks must be submitted to the bookkeeper at least two working days prior to the day the check is needed.

PURCHASE REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONAL FUND

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These instructions refer to the purchase requests that go through Instructional Board Funds, not school activity funds (refer to Bookkeeping Procedures in this handbook for those instructions). These instructions do not apply to ESS, Title Funds, or other special funds. See the person handling fund you are using for any specific instructions. Note: All purchase requests must be approved by the principal. If you are completing a purchase request for item(s) to be paid for through Instructional Board Funds please use the followingProcedure: Purchase request form can be obtained from Mrs. Lawson. Complete the top section of the form

List Quantity.

List the catalog (or other) number of each item if applicable.

Print each item clearly and completely. This is very important.

Do not abbreviate names / types of items.

List the unit price and the extended price. Do NOT include the discount. It will be figured below. It will error in the Munis system if you list the discounted price here.

List the discount if applicable at bottom.

List the freight charge if applicable at bottom.

Total order.

Complete gray area at bottom (circle type of purchase which applies).

Sign and date.Take the purchase request to Mrs. LawsonPrincipal will review / approve / or not approve the request.Mrs. Lawson will enter the purchase request in the Munis system which will in turn generate the purchase order at the Central Office level. When the purchase order has been reviewed /approved by Central Office they will place the order. A purchase order will be e-mailed to the school. Mrs. Lawson will forward you copy. It will have instructions to write "ok to pay", your initials, date, and to return to Mrs. Lawson once the merchandise has been received and is correct.

FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES

Fund-raising activities are to be used to supplement the money provided by the district or tosupport the various clubs and activities of the school. Any fund-raising projects must comply with the following guidelines:1. They must be approved by Ms. Campbell prior to starting the project by presenting a School Fund-Raising Worksheet and a Purchase Request Form. The bookkeeper has these forms or they can be found on the SK webpage.2. All must be used for an educational purpose. The purpose must be listed on the School Fund-Raising Worksheet.3. Salesmen must have clearance from the office before approaching the sponsor.4. Complete records must be kept of amounts, distribution and collection of money. Money collected should be turned in on a Multiple Receipt Form and given to the bookkeeper DAILY.Wherever possible, requests for fund-raising involving the sale of products to the general public should be avoided.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES

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□ Request for PD hours filled out in my PDC (must be filled out and approved by SBDM in advance)□ Request to purchase form used to pay for registration□ Travel reimbursement form (must be filled out and signed by Principal and he/she will send to CO for

signatures)□ Call Aesop and get a job number□ Upon return, fill out PD Records form and turn in to Mr. Popham.□ Upon return, sign Travel reimbursement form for payment and return to bookkeeper (include pertinent

receipts)□ Fill out non tax form to take with you if staying overnight

Meal reimbursement per board policy:Employees shall be eligible for a per-diem reimbursement for breakfast or lunch expenses while traveling, if the employee’s travel requires an overnight stay and the employee is in travel status during the entire time as established below.                        Authorized Travel                               Reimbursement         Breakfast       6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.                            $7.00         Lunch            11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.                         $8.00Employees shall be eligible for a per diem reimbursement for dinner expenses while traveling, if employee is in travel status during the entire time as established below.                        Authorized Travel                               Reimbursement         Dinner             5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.                         $15.00The Superintendent may approve the following per diems in high-rate areas outside the state of Kentucky. The following per diems apply to high-rate areas:

         Breakfast               $8.00 Lunch                    $9.00 Dinner                  $19.00

TEACHER PLANNING TIME

Each teacher is assigned a minimum of 270 minutes per week for planning activities, well in excess of the designated contractual obligation of 175 minutes per week. Planning activities include team meetings, planning units and lessons for classroom instruction, preparing materials, developing and scoring student assessments, accessing technology for instructional purposes, contacting community resources, updating their gradebook, updating their homework hotline, conducting phone or personal conferences with parent/guardian, planning collaboratively with other teachers, developing materials to be shared with other teachers, providing feedback to team members, participating in group and individual curriculum planning, assisting with program evaluation and student assessment (including school improvement and needs assessment activities), and any other activity whose purpose is to support and improve the Simon Kenton instructional program. At times, the administration may exercise the discretion to direct the planning activities of the staff. These changes include covering classes when substitutes are not available. Every effort will be made to inform the staff in advance and to organize directed planning activities in such a way as to accommodate individual teacher planning to insure effective preparation and implementation of daily lessons.

COMMUNICATION/MAIL/EMAIL/VOICE MAIL

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Communication is the key to a successful partnership between the administration, teachers, the school, and the community. Every staff member has a mailbox in the teacher workroom, a voice mail account, and an e-mail account. You need to check each communication source every morning and on a regular basis throughout the day. Often, administration sends out lists of students to see by e-mail. It is important to check these because they help to avoid classroom interruptions.

VoicemailChecking your voice mail regularly is also imperative. If a parent goes to the effort to leave a voice mail, a prompt response is needed.

Example greeting: “Hello, you have reached the voice mailbox of _____. If you would like to leave a message you may press the pound key at any time and I will return the call on my planning period from _____to_____. In addition to completing any assignments not completed in class, the following assignments are due; on Monday night, complete a ___, etc.”

E-mailE-mail is only to be used for instructional purposes. Be very careful before opening any files or attachments if they look strange or if you do not know the person who sent the attachment as this is how computer viruses are spread. Additionally, no confidential information should be sent using email since it can be monitored by the district as well as by others.

Cell PhonesTeachers should also refrain from using cell phones during class periods. We realize emergencies occur and the use of cell phones may be necessary but their usage should be kept to a minimum. It is important for teachers to set a positive example for students regarding this policy.

First Day LetterTeachers are expected to provide students and parents with an opening letter explaining expectations and rules for their class, grading policies, and contact information. This letter should be positive and set the tone for a successful school year.

CURRICULUM MAPS AND LESSON PLANS

Teachers are expected to develop and maintain current curriculum maps, unit plans, and daily lesson plans for the courses they teach. Curriculum maps should reflect the time frame for all of the core content to be covered in a class. All unit plans need to clearly reflect the standards being covered in the unit, and the connections to the school of study. Daily lesson plans should describe the learning target for the day and the methods being used to cover the concepts in the unit plan. Templates for curriculum maps, unit plans, and daily lesson plans can be found on the teacher drive in the academic rigor folder. There are also hard copies in the appendix of the faculty handbook. Administrative review and input will focus primarily on unit plans, with frequent visits to classrooms focusing on evidence of effective implementation of unit plans as well as instructional practices. Visitations will focus on academic rigor, clear expectations, and maintaining unit plans rich in core content. Teachers should have daily lesson plans readily available for administrators making classroom visits. Individual departments may also want to have copies submitted to the Department Head.

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GRADE REPORTING

Infinite Campus is used to compute all attendance and grades. The computer gradebook is a valuable tool to assist both teacher and administrators. Keeping the gradebook updated to within a week is necessary to ensure accurate reporting, particularly during impromptu conferences with parents and athletic eligibility. Many teachers even provide their students with weekly update reports. In all cases, teachers must be sure to generate a HARD COPY of their grade reports, as such records are the source documents that state law requires be maintained in the building for twenty years. Teachers are required at the end of the year to submit the hard copy grade record of all students on their rosters.

Mid-quarter progress reports are generated in the office approximately 4 weeks into the quarter and sent home to the parent/guardian. This report includes not only the grade summary but also the comments the teacher enters for each grade. Report Cards are generated at the end of each quarter.

Progress reports and report cards constitute the minimal level of parent/school contact concerning student progress. Teachers need to maintain regular contact with parents using telephone, notes, and email. If a student is in danger of not earning a credit in your class, you must document with a letter to the parent. A sample letter is available from the office.

GRADE CATEGORIES

DAILY GRADESThis daily grade should be more than a “give me grade” to students and should focus on the Formative Assessment that should take place every day. They can be used for behavior management through participation (answering question aloud, group participation, volunteering in class, being on task, etc.), bringing supplies, a beginning of class assignment, and bringing the agenda. If you don’t allow students to lose more than around 5 points at a time and start over daily or weekly, there is a chance that this would make some positive difference in behavior and work ethic over the course of the semester. For students who are absent, put in a zero immediately and replace it when they have made up the work and instruction (e.g. Reading and writing assignment). It is recommended that this comprise 35% of the quarter grade.

HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES/EXIT SLIPSThese are assignments that require grading and feedback for students to continue progressing and allow the teacher to understand where students are as part of the on-going Formative Assessment for the course. It is recommended that this comprise 30% of the quarter grade.

ASSESSMENTSThese are the Summative Assessments or projects for a chapter or a unit and should only be given when the Formative Assessments show students are ready for them. It is recommended that this comprise 35% of the quarter grade.

EXAMSAll classes must have a final comprehensive exam that will comprise 20% of the final grade. This is true for both semester and year long courses.

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ATTENDANCE RECORD KEEPING

By Kentucky Statute, the individual classroom teacher is the person responsible for attendance accounting at the school level. As such, each teacher should maintain a paper record of student attendance by period. The following procedures must be followed each day to ensure responsible reporting of attendance:

TAKE ATTENDANCE CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY. This initial reporting of absentees creates the master document for the daily attendance report. From this report, calls are made to parents to verify the student’s absence from school. Understandably, a public relations nightmare occurs when a student has been reported absent in error, and the school calls home or a parent’s place of employment to report the absence. In addition to the unnecessary apprehension on the part of the parents as to the whereabouts and safety of their child, the office staff must interrupt a classroom to verify the child’s presence at school. A return call must be made to alleviate the concerns of the parents, and what should be a positive encounter with a parent becomes a source of dissatisfaction. Please email Ms. Monson and carbon copy Ms. Campbell immediately for any attendance corrections. This includes hand written notes from staff explaining why the student is tardy after they have been counted absent.

FIRST PERIOD-All students are expected to be in class by 7:40. You must post your attendance between 7:45 and 7:55. This includes posting attendance for aides or peer tutors, as they appear as a separate roster in the computer. Any student who arrives after 7:55 should be sent immediately to the attendance office, unless they have a printout from the attendance office showing the attendance correction.

SECOND through SIXTH PERIOD-Check your attendance, record in your paper record, and verify and post in the computer record 10 minutes after class has started. If a student is marked absent in the computer, but is present in your class, send him immediately to the attendance office so the computer can be updated. If the student is marked present in the computer, but is not in your class, mark them absent in the computer. This by period attendance will be monitored and is the only way we can prevent skipping class. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GIVE DAILY GRADES OF “0" FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES.

TARDIES

There are two types of tardies: 1) tardy to school and 2) tardy to class. Students who are not in the building by 7:40 are considered tardy to school. These tardies are handled by the administration, with students generally being assigned lunch detention for each tardy after the second one per quarter. Students tardy to class are to be administered by the teacher. For the first three tardies per class per semester, the student should be warned. On the fourth tardy, the student should fill out a tardy action plan (see appendix for the form) and return it to the classroom teacher. The fifth time a student is tardy to class; the teacher should fill out a referral and turn it in to the appropriate administrator along with the tardy action plan. Each subsequent tardy should result in a referral. As a reminder the tardy policy is per semester. Teachers are encouraged to handle tardies themselves if at all possible using teacher detentions and phone calls to parents to deter tardy students.

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COMPUTER LAB DO’S AND DON’TS

DO:1. Please fill out the seating chart every time you come to the lab. If there is damage or a problem with the

computer we cannot find out who did it without a seating chart.2. You must go to the LIBRARY to sign up for the computer time. Do not e-mail or call Toni Moore or

Joan Pugh to have them sign up for you. If you do it yourself there can be no confusion as to times and dates you want or need.

3. You may sign up for ONLY 3 days per class per week.4. Let Mr. Jones know if there is a problem with a computer. Also if there is a problem with the

technology aides. They are graded by the day, so Mr. Jones needs to know if they are doing their job or if they are leaving the labs.

5. Please be aware of what your class is doing at all times.6. Remember that we have overhead projectors and document cameras (wolfvision) in all 3 labs, available

for your use.Don’t:

1. CLASSES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE LABS WITH A SUB WHEN YOU ARE OUT!!!! THIS INCLUDES THE WIRELESS LAB!!!! If you have time scheduled and you will not be here, cancel your lab time. If you do not get a chance to cancel, be aware that you students will not be expected in the lab, or you will not be receiving the wireless lab. Typically when students come to lab with a sub no work gets done and that is usually when things go wrong.

2. Do not allow your students to bring food or drinks to the lab. In other words NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE LABS PLEASE!!!! If they bring drinks, etc. into the lab they must place it in the front of the room on the shelves, this includes water! If they need a drink, they can walk to the front of the room and get a drink.

3. Do not send students to the lab that do not have an adult in them. That has become a problem; unsupervised students are coming into the labs when they should be in class. Peer tutors are also not to be sent to the computer lab unsupervised, because they have nothing to do. The labs will be locked when not in use.

4. Do not send your class to the labs unattended. You can be a few minutes behind them but DO NOT let them be in the labs by themselves for 20 or 30 minutes.

INTERNET ACCESS/USE

All new teachers and new students will need to see Mr. Jones for a network/Internet user ID and password. Students keep these same user IDs and passwords the entire time they are at Simon Kenton. Any student who has forgotten his or her password should see Mr. Jones. Library Science students will be happy to give anyone a brief lesson on getting started on the Internet. All new teachers should see Mr. Jones ASAP to complete the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) training and sign the contract before using E-mail or the Internet.

All students must have a signed AUP contract on file with Mr. Jones before receiving Internet or network IDs and passwords. Teachers should strongly encourage students to get their signed AUP on file, especially if your lesson plans include computer and/or Internet use. Only students that have the signed AUP contract will be allowed to log on to computers and use the Internet.

The School Technology Coordinator will regularly E-mail the staff a list of students that DO NOT have a signed AUP on file. Teachers will need to mark their rosters to indicate which students SHOULD NOT be allowed to use the Internet for any reason. It is the teacher’s responsibility when bringing a class to the library or labs to monitor student use of the Internet and watch for violations of the AUP. Watch for students who have not returned the AUP contract who should not have a user ID or password and do not allow them to use the Internet through another student. Include in your classroom discipline policy what will happen if a student does not abide by the terms in the AUP.

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AESOP ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM

You should have received an envelope from Central Office with your ID and PIN. The first step is to go online at www.aesoponline.com and enter your ID and PIN. Go to the bottom of the left hand side of the page and watch both the Basic and the Advanced Video. They are really good and easy to understand. You will not know all of the great capabilities the system has, and how to use it, if you do not watch the videos. Just to tell you a couple of features, you will have the ability to put in 5 favorite subs to be called first for you, you will have the ability to go in and check your absence record, how many sick, etc., days you have used. You can also rate the subs, put in notes to yourself, upload your lesson plans, documents, etc. It is user friendly.

In the event that you are going to be absent for any reason you will need to go online at www.aesoponline.com or call 1-800-942-3767 (just follow the prompts). The phone does not have as many capabilities as going online, but you can record your absence and request a sub. You will select the reason for your absence, the date of your absence and length of time and if you require a substitute. If you do not need a substitute you will still need to contact AESOP for record-keeping purposes.

Please call AESOP as soon as you know that you are going to be absent. You will have one hour prior to your starting time to enter an absence into AESOP. In the event of an emergency, you must call a school administrator if you are unable to meet this critical deadline.

Requesting Personal Days: You will go online or phone and enter request for personal day at least 3 days in advance. We do know there are exceptions. After you have entered, an email will be sent to your principal and he/she will have to go online and approve or not. AESOP will go ahead and call a sub in case it is very short notice, but if not approved, AESOP will cancel the job. You will know this by going back online and checking to see if your day was approved.

Jury Duty: There is an option for jury duty. The day(s) you attend jury duty you must request a statement of attendance and give to the principal’s secretary.

SUBSTITUTE LESSON PLANS

Students are often reminded of the phrase "You miss school, you miss out." Even when a teacher must be absent from school, the administration expects student work to be meaningful. To that end, each teacher is expected to have on file in the principal's office a sub folder which includes two (2) days of lesson plans that focus on core content and provide ample opportunity for students to work for the entire class period. If a teacher is able to provide lessons which are current to the instruction at the time of the absence, s/he is encouraged to do so.

Upon return from an absence during which the sub folder lesson/s have been used, the teacher is expected to update the packet within two days and return it to the main office. The substitute will have completed a report form indicating the work assigned and completed, as well as other information, such as absences, admits signed, and comments.

SUB FOLDER CONTENTS

· a copy of your first day letter which includes classroom rules· assignments for the students (all photocopying necessary must be done and stored in your room)· updated rosters of students in your class (or the accessible location of rosters or, preferably, seating charts)· time and place of supervisory assignments· the name of one trustworthy student per class who can be used as a resource to the sub· two (2) core content-focused lesson plans

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COUNSELING

The counseling staff is here to support students and staff. Counselors are available to assist staff with student related issues, class room guidance, and consultation. The counselors also assist students with career decisions, college and scholarship information, and personal/family issues. There are several modes of referring students: SAT referral, e-mail, written note left with the counseling secretary, or in person. For your own protection, it is necessary to keep documentation on students you refer. Additionally, if you suspect abuse, or that the student may want to harm themselves, you must discuss this with a counselor and you are required to report this suspicion. Students are assigned to the counselors by their grade level (9th Back, 10th Atkinson, 11th Lucas and 12th Laughlin)

HALL/RESTROOM PASS

Teachers will be given a hall pass to be used by students leaving the classroom during instructional time. No student should be in the hall without a hall pass. Emphasize that all students should take care of personal needs during lunch and passing periods. Only one student at a time should be out of class. Students found in the halls without a hall pass will be returned to their class. All staff is responsible for reporting students who are outside of class without a valid pass. Teachers are encouraged to develop a policy regarding students leaving the classroom during instructional time. A good rule of thumb is the “10 minute rule” in which students are not allowed to leave the classroom during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class.

MEDICINE PROCEDURES

Students are to bring any medications they need to take during the school day to the nurse’s office in the morning. Students will be given a note that will allow them to leave class at the appropriate time to go to the nurse’s office. Usually, this should only take a few minutes, walking time to and from class and a couple of minutes in the nurse’s office. If we are extremely busy, it may take more time. The note will be signed by the nurse or someone in the nurse’s office.

If the nurse is unavailable, any medical problems should be reported to the attendance office.

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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

Generally speaking, discipline begins with positive teacher/student communication. Teachers are responsible to:

1. State expectations for each student in your class the first day and reinforce consistently throughout the year-Include these expectations in your first day letter.

2. Conference with misbehaving student(s) immediately, and privately, if at all possible.

3. Involve parents. If a one-to-one discussion with the student does not bring the desired results, please contact the parent. A parent contact must be made for each office referral given to a student by the teacher. Many times the phone contact is enough, but if not, request a meeting.

4. Teachers at Simon Kenton have the option of assigning Teacher's Detention, generally used for make-up work or minor classroom disturbances. Office level discipline should not be the first line of discipline. Problems in the room should be solved through teacher intervention before becoming an office issue. If parent contact and teacher detention (with appropriate notice to students) do not solve problems, the office will try to work with you to solve the problem.

DETENTION-Detention is held on Tuesday and Thursday. Detention will always meet in the front foyer at 2:35 and is monitored by teachers on a rotating basis. The covering teacher will take the students to their room from the front foyer. Any student who is disruptive or uncooperative should be dismissed and a referral form forwarded to the Assistant Principal. Rosters will be sent to the supervisor assigned, and an administrator will verify attendance.

LUNCH DETENTION-Lunch Detention is held during a student’s lunch time. Students are assigned by an administrator for up to 5 days of lunch detention. ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT-Alternative Assignment (AA) is monitored each day. Students are assigned to AA by the Principals. Students are responsible for securing class work from their teachers. Class work missed by a student due to being assigned to AA must be completed by the student on their own time. It is imperative that students in AA receive a 0 for the daily grade portion of the class.

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SCHOOL SAFETYBuilding Responsibilities, Safety, & Visitors

It is a responsibility of the faculty, staff, and student body to keep Simon Kenton safe, clean, and well-kept. In order to achieve this task, it is important for everyone to work together. In addition to making sure you leave a clean and neat classroom, this includes monitoring and supervising assigned areas and other areas where students like to congregate. To ensure safety of the building, anything out of the ordinary or rumors/threats should be immediately reported to the principal or an assistant principal. With everyone working together and keeping eyes and ears open, we should be able to reduce vandalism, smoking, litter, and other non-educational antics.

Please make sure you attend to your scheduled duties and take a few minutes per day to walk through restrooms close to your room, the halls, and/or the cafeteria. Custodial help can be e-mailed to Ms. Lawson though emergency situations need to be reported to the main office.

You must make prior arrangements with the principal to use the building after school hours. In this situation, please keep your students in your designated area so they do not roam the building. Also, please make sure you have students clean up inside and on fields after each athletic, band, academic, or other school sponsored activities.

Safety Rules All bags, not clear or mesh, are to be checked at front doors. Any item carried to class must fit under a desk and

is subject to search. Each morning, all students and staff must enter the building through the main entrance Students will not be permitted to bring open containers into the building. All staff must wear identification badges at all times Several security cameras are installed throughout the building Student deliveries are strongly discouraged for safety purposes Other policies are stated in the Simon Kenton Dress Code & Other Policies approved by S.B.D.M. in

May 2013.

Visitor Rules A single monitored entrance must be maintained at all times during the school day All visitors must check in at the front entrance. All visitors must remain in the main office for administrative approval No visitor will be approved without a specific purpose for being here Teachers expecting guests (speakers, parent conferences, etc.) should let the office know in advance by

signing them in on the clipboard before school. These people will also need to wait in the front entrance until the teacher is notified.

Guardians will be asked for a photo ID in order to check out or see a student. Other visitors will also be asked for ID. Any person wanting to sign out a student must be on the student’s guardian contact card. Any visitor will be asked for ID.

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Appendix

DAILY SCHEDULEStudent Drop off 7:00Teacher Start Time 7:20

Regular ScheduleLunch Schedule Times

PeriodStart Time

End Time Minutes

1 7:40 8:34 0:54 10:32 10:57 :25Academy

Lunch2 8:39 9:33 0:54 11:03 11:28 :253 9:38 10:32 0:54 11:15 11:40 :25

SKORE 10:36 11:03 0:27 11:26 11:51 :254 11:07 12:32 1:25 11:37 12:02 :255 12:37 1:31 0:54 11:48 12:13 :256 1:36 2:30 0:54 11:59 12:24 :25

12:12 12:37 :25

DAILY SCHEDULEStudent Drop off 8:00Teacher Start Time 8:20

Hour Delay

PeriodStart Time

End Time Minutes

Regular Lunch Schedule

1 8:40 9:25 0:452 9:30 10:14 0:443 10:19 11:03 0:444 11:07 12:32 1:255 12:37 1:31 0:546 1:36 2:30 0:54

DAILY SCHEDULEStudent Drop off 7:00Teacher Start Time 7:20

Afternoon Assembly Schedule

PeriodStart Time

End Time Minutes

Regular Lunch Schedule

1 7:40 8:34 0:542 8:39 9:33 0:543 9:38 10:32 0:54

SKORE 10:36 11:03 0:274 11:07 12:32 1:255 12:37 1:08 0:316 1:13 1:45 0:32

Assembly 1:45 2:30 0:45

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Student Accounting Form(Used for Evacuation send to Main Post)

 Teacher Collaborating TeacherInstructional AssistantSubstitute/Coverage

Room# All Present YES NO

MISSINGStudent(s) in class, but not present during evacuation.  

ABSENTStudent (s) marked absent for the day.

 

STUDENT(S) FOUNDStudent (s) not on your roster. 

NORMAL LOCATION

Teacher where student is normally assigned.

       

       

       

       

       

       

Student Accounting Form(Used for Evacuation send to Main Post)

 Teacher Collaborating TeacherInstructional AssistantSubstitute/Coverage

Room# All Present YES NO

MISSINGStudent(s) in class, but not present during evacuation.  

ABSENTStudent (s) marked absent for the day.

 

STUDENT(S) FOUNDStudent (s) not on your roster. 

NORMAL LOCATION

Teacher where student is normally assigned.

       

       

       

       

       

       

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Tardy Action Plan

Student Name

Teacher Name

Period

Answer the following questions:

1. What are my reasons for repeatedly being tardy?

2. How will the consequences for being tardy affect my grades?

3. What are some specific steps I can take to avoid being tardy in the future?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Parent Signature

Student Signature

Date

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Simon Kenton High School Curriculum Map/Syllabus

Grade: 9-12 Class: Teacher:

Unit Title & Core Content Time (When?

How much?)

Assessment/Demonstrators Materials/Text/Resources

Reflections/Impact ACT/PLAN Activities

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Simon Kenton Weekly Learning Goals and AssessmentsTeacher Class

Unit Week

Learning Target(s) Daily Activities Formative/Summative Assessments

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Comments/Reflections:

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Lesson Plan

Teacher: Date: Class:

Unit: Lesson:

Standard (Quality Core, National Standard, etc.) _______________________________________________________

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Daily Learning Target ______________________________________________________________________________

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Materials Needed: ___________________________________________ ___ ____

___________________________________________________ _____ ______ __

ACT/PLAN Activity (if applicable):

ScheduleTime Activity Standard

Comments/Reflection:

Absences – Make up assignments required

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Teacher ExpectationsDaily

Sign in mailroom before 7:20 / Check mailbox

Please make sure you are wearing your name badge

Post attendance within first 10 minutes of class

Record hard copy of attendance each period

Check attendance report (daily absences and excused/unexcused)

Be in halls between classes and greet students as they enter your room.

Perform daily supervision assignment.

Escort students to and from the cafeteria for lunch.

Check email and voicemail before school, during planning period and after school.

Check for students who need to attend tutoring during SKORE.

Check for dress code violations, especially first period.

Make sure student has a hall or restroom pass when leaving your room.

WeeklyRecord grades in Infinite Campus preferably every other day and at least once a week.

Contact parents of students struggling in your class and keep a record of these contacts.

Attend scheduled meetings (faculty, study groups, etc.)

Complete lessons plans and weekly goals and assessment sheets.

Check for special duties (detention coverage, tutoring, etc.)

Check for special events (picture day, spirit week, assemblies, etc.)

MonthlyUpdate subfolders to reflect changes in class rosters, seating charts, etc.

Check emergency kit for all supplies and updated rosters.

Turn in previous month lesson plans to department heads.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND F-SA-2AFUND RAISER APPROVAL

(Attach all correspondence and advertisements you intend to use in this fundraiser)

School SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL        Activity Fund      Sponsor        Date Submitted      

Purpose of fund-raising activity:                                                                                  Beneficiary of fund-raising activity:                                                   

Date(s) and Location(s) scheduled:                                  

Names of adult supervisors at activity (chaperones, custodians, etc.):                                                                

Approved/Not Approved:________________  

No purchase orders will be approved without approval

             Principal Date

             SBDM Council (If Council Policy) Date

             

Superintendent (If School-Wide Fund Raiser) Date

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SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND F-SA-2BFUND RAISER WORKSHEET

School  SIMON    KENTON    Activity Fund        Date          Fund Raiser        

1. Total Count of Items to be sold    

2. Item Count xSales Price = Budgeted Sales

           

           Total Budgeted

Sales             

  Total count must equal Line 1.

3. ReceiptsDate Amount Date Amount

                     Total Receipts            

4. ExpensesDate Check # Amount Date Check # Amount

                              Total Expenses                 

5. Total Count of Unsold Items    

6. Item Count xSales Price = Unsold Items

            Total Value            of Unsold Items              

  Total count must equal Line 5.

7. Anticipated Profit (Line 2 - Line 4)     Disposition of Unsold Items:8. Value of Unsold Items (Line 6)       Returned9. Subtotal (Line 7 - Line 8)       Held for Next Fund Raiser10. Actual Profit (Line 3 - Line 4)       Other (Please explain)11. Cash Over/Short (Line 9 - Line 10)    

 Investigate significant differences immediately.  

             Sponsor Principal

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FIELD TRIP TIPS AND INFORMATIONTEACHER PLANNER TIPS

Field trips should be educational/align with course/core content, goals

Use timeline in form and follow all tips Use official field trip request form Send out complete forms once approved Confirm all volunteers are on approved list Consult with cafeteria for lunch Collect payment Copy of permission to student Ensure signatures Review orientation and procedures with chaperones. Collect student lunches and make sure every students

has lunch Consult with nurse about routine and emergency

medications that may be needed. School personnel must have received training to

administer medications. Invite parents whose children require emergency and

routine medications to serve as chaperones Bring emergency medical kit and all medications for

students Post attendance prior to leaving All adults must know the agenda Use secondary trusted adult for safety as a secondary

for you Count students off and on bus Be at head of line Assign adult at end of line Other adults spread out among students. Monitor all students when safety is question Evaluate loading areas for safety Always confirm count of chaperones and students

prior to leaving Be attentive

CHAPERONE TIPS Background check/allow time for check No siblings may participate Stay with the group at all times Spread out among students Medical and other issues are confidential No smoking Report on time to arranged meeting places Monitor restroom visits Follow all rules of the site Supervise students Observe traffic signals and use crosswalks Monitor bus behavior Set cell phone to vibrate and limit cell phone use

to emergency only Be aware of hazards Support teacher by supporting assignments that

need to be completedSTUDENT TIPS

Purpose is learning-be focused on education purpose

Listen to adults Stay with your group Use sidewalks Walk on left facing traffic Obey signals and use crosswalks No valuables/electronic devices Make sure cell phones are turned off-same as in

school Use good manners/follow all rules/respect all Stay seated and quiet on buses Follow six pillars of expected behavior Respect responsibility, trust fairness, citizenship

and caring

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TIPS Check to make sure that the meal plans are detailed and specific

Make sure there are enough chaperones for students and verify all are on approved listing Make sure board approval time is built in for the trip

Double check that medication administration requirements are met

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SCHOOL LEVEL FIELD TRIP PLANNING CHECKLIST(To be used when students are taken off campus for any school purposes)

Trip date(s): _______________ Destination of Trip: __________________________________School : _______________ Destination State: _____________

6 weeks in advance: ( _______ )_____ Check the district approved field trip list to ensure this location is approved.

_____ Request Board approval for any trip not on the approved list, overnight, out of state or over 50 miles from the Board Office even if already on the approved list. Use the official “Kenton County Field Trip Request Form”. All trips that require board approval must be submitted to the appropriate central office employee at least ten (10) days prior to the board meeting. Failure to meet this deadline or incomplete forms will be denied.

_____ Sponsor/coach has obtained list of any students who require daily administration of medication.

____ Cost for nursing, if applicable, will be arranged and paid by school (especially with overnights.)

4 weeks in advance: ( _________ )_____ Send out student permission forms.

_____ Submit bus request to transportation department and appropriate paperwork to building bookkeeper.

2 weeks in advance: ( ________ )_____ Confirm receipt of student permission forms, authenticate signatures, and send duplicate notices as needed.

_____ Confirm parents requesting to chaperone are on the approved list and begin assignments of chaperones to students (adult/student ratio). Parents of students who require emergency and/or routine medications should be invited to chaperone if they are the approved list.

_____ Confirm transportation arrangements with appropriate provider.

_____ Consult with cafeteria manager on lunch arrangements, including number of students out of the building if lunch is not provided through district food services.

_____ Review permission slips with school nurse for medications and/or specific adaptations and ensure trained medical person with backup will attend.

_____ *Confirm trip specifics and student numbers with principal or designee. Secure initials of Principal or designee.

On the day of the trip be sure to: _____ Provide chaperone orientation (video, etc) _____ Take student lunches_____ Take classroom emergency kit _____ Take student medications in original labeled bottle_____ Post attendance prior to leaving _____ Take required payments_____ Take student permission slips _____ Give office copies of student permission slips

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THE KENTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIELD TRIP REQUEST(to be used when students take any trip off campus for school purposes)

School:___________ Trip Date: _______ Location/Destination and State: ______________________Type of Field trip and students/team participating: _________________________________________Depart: ___________AM/PM Field Trip Location Contact Person/Number:____________________ Return: ___________AM/PM Kenton County Contact Person/Number: ____________________

#Teachers:________ #Students: ________ #Parents: _________ Adult/Student Ratio: ________Additional Staff: _____________________________________________________________

Cost

Per Student: $________Per Adult: $________*Additional: $________*explanation:

Transportation

___ Kenton County Bus___ Bid Bus Company _______________

Company name___ Other

Meals (at least one must be checked-if other, must be listed)

___ Kenton County___ Student Packed___ Other List*:_______

*Specifics required on meals for parent letter

Trip Purpose and Core Content/learning targets:_______________________________________________________________________

Special Student Circumstances: Review rosters for students who require handicapped accessibility, students not participating, other: ________________________________________________________________________

If any medication is listed on the permission form, someone must have been identified and trained to administer medications. Consult with school nurse to see who is permitted to give routine and/or emergency medications in the state(s) where the trip is planned. This form may not be submitted to Central Office for Board Meeting consideration until you have listed who will be administering all medications and the nurse has ensured that they are trained and authorized: Trained administrator of Routine medications (or none)________________________________________Trained Administrator of emergency medications (or none)__________________________________________

The following items have been completed or are in process (initialed by trip planner):_____The planner has viewed the field trip video_____An anticipated Trip Itinerary is attached_____Trip site has been evaluated for potential hazards/special requirements (date:________ )_____Specifics on meals, lodging, etc. have been listed on the parent permission form_____Funds have been secured for indigent students_____Background checks for chaperone approval have been initiated_____Final approved chaperones must be given to principal at least three (3) school days prior to trip_____Trained person for emergency medications are available as needed_____ Plans have been made for students, who currently have medication orders on file, at the school to receive routine medications (trained employee-For Kentucky trips and states where approved, nurse, or parent attending): _____________________________________________

Teacher Signature: _____________________Grade(s): __________ Date: _________MUST TURN IN TO NURSE AND ADMINISTRATOR FOR SIGNATURE

School Nurse Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________ (signature required whether on approved listing or not)

Principal review and sign prior to sending over to CO:

All areas of this form are complete (meals, medication administration, location, times, etc.) ____

Board approval will be initiated on this field trip: check all that apply:___ More than 50 miles ___ Overnight ___ Not on approved list ____ Out of state ___ Request to place on approved list

Principal Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________

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ALL FORMS TRIPS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING. INCOMPLETE OR LATE FORMS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED AND MAY RESULT IN TRIP CANCELLATION.

Final approval signature from Central Office personnel required for all extended day, out of state, overnight and multiple day Field Trips before submission to Board Meeting.

COMMENTS:

_____________________________ _________________Central Office Signature Date

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Field Trip Parent Permission FormMy child, __________________________________________, has permission to go with his/her class to ___________________________________________________ on _________________for the purpose of _______________________________________________________________________________. All district and school policies will be followed on this trip including: chaperone assignments for both day and overnight trips, adult/student ratios, transportation guidelines and behavior expectations/dress codes as outlined in the Kenton County School District’s Code of Acceptable Behavior.

TimesDepart:_______Return:________

CostPer Student: $________Per Adult: $________Due Date:

TransportationDistrict Bus: ____Other: __________________________________________

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Kenton County Food Services Packed LunchRestaurant / Fast Food :

(Name and location of each stop)

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Date: _________ Lodging:Date: _________ Lodging:

*list on back if necessary

If the Kenton County Board of Education determines that world, national, or local events pose a potential threat to student safety, field trips will be cancelled. In such a cancellation, the Board will not authorize the use of district or building funds to reimburse any expenses not covered by cancellation insurance. All losses will be assumed by the parent/guardian. Please initial to indicate that you have read and understand the conditions of this clause. ______If checked, it is recommended that the parent/guardian secure cancellation insurance. Information attached.

________(parent/guardian initials).

Should there develop a medical emergency that requires attention beyond first aid, every attempt will be made to contact the parent or guardian via the numbers listed below. However, in circumstances where timing is critical and/or communication problems develop, a student’s life could be threatened by lack of medical attention. In order to avoid circumstances of this nature, please complete the following statement.In cases of a medical emergency, as deemed by a physician and according to the procedures described above, I, as the parent/legal guardian, do hereby give my consent for the administration of medical treatment, including dental, medicines, inoculation, and/or surgical procedures deemed necessary to my child’s health and safety.Home Phone: _______________ Address: ____________________________________________Mom (work): __________(cell):___________ Dad (work): __________(cell): _______________Family Doctor:_____________________ Phone:___________ Hospitalization Card #_______________Name of Medical Insurance Carrier:_______________________________________________________Allergies and/or reactions to drugs:________________________________________________________Medications currently taking:_____________________________________________________________Medication needed on this trip: ___________________________________________________________Who will be administering these medications? _____________________DUE ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE IF MEDICATIONS NEEDED (OFFICE USE--Nurse Initial upon return________)

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________Failure to provide complete, signed form will exclude the student from participating. Phone permission will not be accepted._____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ (Principal’s signature) (Teacher’s Signature)

Revised 11-14-2011

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Hall and Restroom PassSign Out Sheet

Date Name Destination Time Out Time In

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