Kirkwood

High

School

2005-2006

Student-Parent Handbook

KHS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Main Office Ms. Dahlem, Receptionist (1002) ............................................................... 213-6110 Main Office Administrative Aide, Mrs. Dapron ............................................. 213-6100 ext. 1004 Dr. Holley, Principal/Mrs. Ravenscraft, Secretary (1301) .............................................. 213-6111 KHS Activity Line ..............................................................................................213-6100 ext.1049 9th Grade Office, Principal, Mr. Havener/Secretary, Mrs. Layman (1309) .................... 213-6115 10th Grade Office, Principal, Ms. Redington/Secretary Mrs. Wrubel (1303)................. 213-6112 11th Grade Office, Principal, Ms. Lindquist/Secretary Mrs. Watts (1307)..................... 213-6114 12th Grade Office, Principal, Mr. Wade/Secretary, Mrs. Krisman (1305) ..................... 213-6113 Coordinator of Student Affairs: Mrs. Romona Miller .......................................213-6100 ext.1183 TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENCE/TARDY (ALL GRADE LEVELS) .................... 213-6195 Athletic Office, Mr. Velten/Miss Kirkman...................................................................... 213-6116 Athletic Activity Line (ext.1312) (Fax: 213-6192) ......................................................... 213-6117 Alumni Association Contact Telephone (leave voice message)........................213-6100 ext.1289 Budget Office, Mrs. Thomas .............................................................................213-6100 ext.1001 Custodial Office, Mrs. Stoney ...........................................................................213-6100 ext.1491 Guidance Office, Mrs. Toney (1047)/Mrs. McClure (1048) ........................................... 213-6118 Guidance Activity Center, Mrs. Wachter ..........................................................213-6100 ext.1083 Media Office, Mrs. Hammock...........................................................................213-6100 ext.1023 Nurse, Lead-Mrs. McKeon, RN, Mrs. Gaberik, RN, Mrs. Tadros, RN ..213-6100 ext.1030, 1031 Publications, (Pioneer) Mrs. Watkins................213-6100 ext 1415; (Call) Mrs. Meyers ext.1414 Registrar's Office, Mrs. Hufford........................................................................213-6100 ext.1140 Scheduling Office, Mrs. George........................................................................213-6100 ext.1045 Resource Officer, Officer Michael Bales ..........................................................213-6100 ext.1192

DEPARTMENT NUMBERS: Call 213-6100, then the extension number Art, Mrs. Zoth ....................................................................................................................ext.1265 ATLAS, Mrs. Hayes ..........................................................................................................ext.1191 Broadcast Journalism, Mrs. Shrout....................................................................................ext.1411 Business Education, Mrs. Russo........................................................................................ext.1405 C.O.E. Department, Mrs. Russo ........................................................................................ext.1405 Drama, Mr. Zoth ................................................................................................................ext.1406 English, Mrs. Shrout ..........................................................................................................ext.1492 Family and Consumer Science, Ms. Rice..........................................................................ext.1408 Foreign Language, Mr. Anderson......................................................................................ext.1407 Health/Physical Education, Mr. Townsend .......................................................................ext.1224 Industrial Technology, Mr. Pratt .......................................................................................ext.1409 Library, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Seibel ....................................................................................ext.1060 Math, Mr. Jonak.................................................................................................................ext.1143 Media, Mr. Strecker ...........................................................................................................ext.1413 Music, Mr. Rekittke...........................................................................................................ext.1402 Science, Mr. Mackin..........................................................................................................ext.1419 Social Studies, Mr. Teson..................................................................................................ext.1295 Special Education, Mrs. Dunenwald, Mr. Kurtz ...............................................................ext.1422

In accordance with the vote of the Kirkwood R-7 Board of Education, and in an attempt to make sure all KHS parents and students are familiar with KHS disciplinary guidelines, this form is being distributed for the 2005-2006 school year. The building Principal is charged with the responsibility of establishing expectations for all students and enforcing the discipline guidelines. Disciplinary actions may be taken by school staff members to remediate and/or correct unacceptable student behavior. We believe that it is important for all of us to work from the same information. Please review this entire book, discuss it within your family, sign the form located below and return it to the KHS main office. Thank you.

David Holley Principal

THIS FORM IS TO BE SIGNED, TORN OUT, AND GIVEN TO THE APPROPRIATE GRADE LEVEL OFFICE. My child and I have received, read, and discussed the 2005-2006 Kirkwood High School Student & Parent Handbook. We are returning this form to school to signify our understanding of the rules and our commitment to insure a safe and productive learning environment.

_________________________ _____ _______________________________ Student Name (please print) Grade Parent Name (please print) _______________________________ _______________________________ Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date

DEAR STUDENTS: Welcome to Kirkwood High School. I hope that you will have a fantastic year. It is my wish for you that you find your passion while you are here and that you are able to live that passion. In addition, for the 2000 of us to work together, we need to remember to be respectful of each person who is in this place, and to be respectful of this outstanding institution that we love, Kirkwood High School. This handbook has been created in the hopes of making life easier for you as we progress through the year. Please become familiar with important procedures and information that is necessary to understand how KHS works. I look forward to a great year led by the Class of 2006. May all of your dreams come true.

David Holley, Ed.D Principal

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS District and KHS Administrators/KHS Department Chairpersons.............................................................................................. 1 KHS Mission Statement/KHS Vision Statement......................................................................................................................... 2 KHS Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 KHS Daily Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Daily Drop Schedule and Curriculum Day Schedule .................................................................................................................. 7 Awards and Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 Homework Guidelines............................................................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Policies and Procedures............................................................................................................................................ 10 District and School Policies and Services ................................................................................................................................. 14 KHS Lunch Program................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Student Government Officers.................................................................................................................................................... 18 Extracurricular Activities .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Activity Bus Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................... 22 KHS Social Events .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 ATLAS Program ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 KHS Guidance Department....................................................................................................................................................... 23 KHS Parent Organizations ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 Notification of Media Coverage................................................................................................................................................ 26 Educational Support Counselor Services .................................................................................................................................. 27

Student Discipline Policies Kirkwood High School Code of Conduct.................................................................................................................................. 29 Behavior Expectations .......................................................................................................................................................... 31 Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior ............................................................................................................................ 34 Attendance Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Tobacco and Chemical Abuse Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 38 Student Conduct on Busses................................................................................................................................................... 40 Discipline of Students with Disabilities (KSD Policy JGE)...................................................................................................... 41 Student Conduct on School Transportation (KSD Policy JFCC) .............................................................................................. 43 Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse (KSD Policy JFCH) ................................................................................................................... 44 Weapons in School (KSD Policy JFCJ) .................................................................................................................................... 45 Hazing and Bullying (KSD Policy JFCF) ................................................................................................................................. 46

Kirkwood R-7 School District Information Beliefs & Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Board of Education Notice 2005-06.......................................................................................................................................... 48 Key Facts 2005-06 .................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Directory 2005-06 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Weather Emergency Schedules ................................................................................................................................................. 51 Annual Calendar 2005-06 ......................................................................................................................................................... 53 Special Programs Information................................................................................................................................................... 54

Required Parental Notifications/Policies Public Notice (Special Education)............................................................................................................................................. 57 Senate Bill 319 Letter from Dr. Holmes ................................................................................................................................... 58 No Child Left Behind 2001 (required parent notice)................................................................................................................. 60 Annual Notifications/Student Records ...................................................................................................................................... 61 Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ................................................................................ 63 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (KSD Policy AC)................................................................................................... 65 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Compliance Grievance Procedure (KSD Policy AC-R) ........................................ 68 Parent/Family Involvement in Instructional and Other Programs (KSD Policy IGBC)............................................................ 72 Public Complaints (KSD Policy KL-AP).................................................................................................................................. 74 Technology Usage (KSD Policy EHB) ..................................................................................................................................... 75 Technology Usage -Technology Safety (KSD Policy EHB-R)................................................................................................. 77 Technology Usage - Parent/Guardian Technology Agreement (KSD Policy EHB-AF1)......................................................... 81 Technology Usage - Student User Agreement (KSD Policy EHB-AF2) .................................................................................. 82

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Information for Parents

District Administration Superintendent of Schools.............................................................................................................Dr. David Damerall Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction................................................................Dr. Deborah Holmes Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations ..............................................................................Dr. Joyce West Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources .................................................................................Dr. Deborah Ayres Executive Director of Student Services................................................................................. Dr. Shirleas Washington Executive Director of Special Programs ..................................................................................... Dr. Thurma Deloach Director, Public Information .......................................................................................................................Nona King Development of Alumni Relations Office....................................................................................................................

Buildings and Grounds

Director ............................................................................................................................................ Mr. Tony Koenig

Kirkwood High School Administration Principal ............................................................................................................................................Dr. David Holley Secretary to the Principal .........................................................................................................Jackie Ravenscraft Assistant Principal, Grade 9 ............................................................................................................ Michael Havener* Secretary to Grade 9......................................................................................................................... Judy Layman Budget Secretary.......................................................................................................................... Brenda Thomas Interim Assistant Principal, Grade 10 ................................................................................................. Julie Redington Secretary to Grade 10.....................................................................................................................Donna Wrubel Assistant Principal, Grade 11 .........................................................................................................Christine Lindquist Secretary to Grade 11....................................................................................................................Margaret Watts Assistant Principal, Grade 12 ................................................................................................................ Michael Wade Secretary to Grade 12.......................................................................................................................Ann Krisman Coordinator of Student Affairs............................................................................................................. Romona Miller District Athletic Director......................................................................................................................... James Velten Secretary to Athletics ................................................................................................................ Jamie Kirkman Attendance Office ....................................................................................................Donna Manwarring/Lori Nieman Scheduling Office..................................................................................................................................... Judy George * Michael Havener is designated “Principal In Charge” when Dr. Holley is out of the building.

Department Chairpersons

Art .............................................................................................................................................................. Molly Zoth ATLAS..................................................................................................................................................... Adele Hayes Business Education ..................................................................................................................................Laurie Russo English..................................................................................................................................................... Debra Shrout Family and Consumer Science ......................................................................................................................Julie Rice Foreign Language................................................................................................................................ Larry Anderson Guidance .............................................................................................................................................. Peggy Sullivan Industrial Technology................................................................................................................................. Kevin Pratt Library..............................................................................................................................Judith Hansen/Laurie Seibel Mathematics ...............................................................................................................................................Steve Jonak Media.......................................................................................................................................................Nick Strecker Music..................................................................................................................................................... Jason Rekittke Physical Education/Health .................................................................................................................... Jeff Townsend Science ..................................................................................................................................................... John Mackin Social Studies ..........................................................................................................................................Robert Teson Special Education................................................................................................... Mary Ann Dunenwald/John Kurtz Technology Educator ............................................................................................................................. Alissa Parrish Technology Facilitator .............................................................................................................................Pat Byington

MISSION STATEMENT KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

In cooperation with parents and community, Kirkwood High School will provide creative and challenging programs that will empower all learners to make thoughtful and informed choices and become assets to society.

Approved by the KHS faculty and administration

VISION STATEMENT FOR KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY: Our KHS learning community is passionate about educational success. All members of our learning community have responsibilities and share a collective commitment. Parents, Students, and Staff will: Communicate about student educational progress on a

regular basis. Collaborate to prevent failure and ensure academic

success for each student. Be respectful and courteous. Connect with and support the broader community. Students will: Actively engage in their learning and become self-

directed learners. Earn rights and responsibilities. Hold high expectations for themselves. Set and aspire to personal and educational goals. Staff will: Provide a supportive and safe learning environment. Maintain high expectations for all students. Exercise autonomy by using a variety of exemplary

and effective teaching strategies. Implement the developed curriculum. Seek out and engage in professional development. Maintain a structure of vigilant mentoring for students. Develop collegiality through collaboration. Parents will: Provide a supportive learning environment at home for

their child. Be an integral part of their child's learning experience. Support the school with their time and talent. The Broader Community will: Support the vision and values of the school. Maintain partnerships that support the learning

environment. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT: KHS provides meaningful curriculum, instruction, and assessment that challenges all students and promotes academic* success and personal growth. At Kirkwood High School learning is characterized by: A. consistent goals, expectations, and assessments

within each course. B. rigorous curricula and assessments aligned with

relevant standards. C. integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum. D. instruction that is responsive to student growth. E. timely assessments that provide for student

growth. F. an openness to diverse perspectives. G. the study of a variety of academic disciplines. H. the use of available and appropriate technology. I. observation, active participation, experience and

application. J. a schedule that can be individualized. * Every course in the high school curriculum is an academic course.

CLIMATE: KHS provides a climate of respect and responsibility. The environment is characterized by rigor and personalization which fosters passion for learning and a meaningful connection to the KHS community. Each learner experiences: A. effective transitions to and from KHS. B. feelings of pride, safety, and comfort. C. respect throughout the KHS community. D. a small school community within KHS. E. staff members who know them well. F. support from an adult advocate. G. growth towards appropriate self-advocacy. H. a supportive environment which makes failure

difficult. I. an orderly and flexible environment.

J. space and time for reflection and collaboration. K. instructional time protected from distractions. L. classes that reflect the school's diversity.

M. privileges and consequences which are consistent,

appropriate, and fair.

N. a balanced lifestyle.

O. celebrations of achievement.

Calendar 2005 - 2006 Orientation Day: 9th Grade/New Student 7:50 a.m-12:45 p.m. .............................................................Mon., Aug. 22 Senior Decoration Party 4:00-8:00 p.m. Dougherty Ferry Lot...............................................................Mon., Aug. 22 School Opens (Senior Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Courtyard) ......................................................................... Tues., Aug. 23 Activity Fair 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Pep Rally 7:00-7:45 p.m. ......................................................................Thurs., Aug. 25 Academic Awards (Lamp of Learning)...................................................................................................... Fri., Sept. 2 Labor Day Holiday (No School) ............................................................................................................ Mon., Sept. 5 Underclassmen Pictures ......................................................................................................................... Tues., Sept. 6 PTO Open House (Clubs/Organizations 6:00-6:50 p.m.) Keating Theatre 7:00 p.m. ...........................Thurs., Sept. 8 Freshman Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall ................................................................................ Mon., Sept. 12 Senior Parents’ Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall....................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 15 Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) .................................................. Fri., Sept. 16 Sophomore Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall .............................................................................. Mon., Sept. 19 Mid Quarter......................................................................................................................................... Wed., Sept. 21 NHS Blood Drive (Lecture Hall) .........................................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 22 Junior Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall......................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 22 KVOCAL Garage Sale ...................................................................................................... Fri., Sept. 23, Sat., Sept. 24 SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7:00 p.m. Library...................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 29 Progress Reports Mailed .......................................................................................................................... Fri., Sept. 30 Senior Panoramic Picture ..........................................................................................................................Wed., Oct. 5 Hearing & Vision Screening by Nurse (Lecture Hall) ..........................................................................Thurs., Oct. 13 Introducing KHS Evening (for parochial school students) 7:00 p.m.....................................................Thurs., Oct. 13 Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ................................................... Fri., Oct. 14 Mothers' Club Tour 8:45 a.m. Pioneer Store.......................................................................................... Tues., Oct. 18 End of First Quarter ...........................................................................................................................Thurs., Oct. 20 Records Day (no school for students) ....................................................................................................... Fri., Oct. 21 Fall Play: 7:00 p.m./2:00 p.m. on 23rd ............................................................................................. Oct. 20, 21, 22, 23 College Night @ Meramec 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. .....................................................................................Mon., Oct. 24 Underclassmen picture retakes ............................................................................................................... Tues., Oct. 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences (A-L) 4:45-8:15 p.m. ...............................................................................Thurs., Oct. 27 Grades Mailed ......................................................................................................................................... Fri., Oct. 28 Parent/Teacher Conferences (M -Z) 4:45-8:15 p.m. ..............................................................................Thurs., Nov. 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. (no school all day for students)........................................ Fri., Nov. 4 Friendship Dance @ Webster 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.........................................................................................Sat., Nov. 5 NHS Induction 2:00 p.m. Library .............................................................................................................Sun., Nov. 6 Broadway Dessert Theatre 7:00 p.m. .......................................................................................................Sat., Nov. 12 Mid Quarter............................................................................................................................................ Fri., Nov. 18 Studio Theatre 7:00 p.m.(9th & 10th grades) ...........................Nov. 17,18 @ 7 p.m. & Nov. 19 @ 2:00 & 7 :00 p.m. Tacky Day ..............................................................................................................................................Mon., Nov. 21 Red & White Spirit Day ........................................................................................................................ Tues., Nov. 22 Chili Cook-Off 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Pep Rally & Bon Fire 7:00 p.m. .......................................................Wed., Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Recess (No School) ....................................................................................................... Nov. 23, 24, 25 Thanksgiving - Turkey Day Football Game High Noon @ KHS ........................................................Thurs., Nov. 24 Progress Reports Mailed .............................................................................................................................Fri., Dec. 2 L. Fink Dance Exhibition 7:00 p.m. Keating Theatre ..............................................................................Mon., Dec. 5 KHS Orchestras Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................................................ Thurs., Dec. 8 Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) .....................................................Fri., Dec. 9 KHS Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m. .........................................................................................................Mon., Dec. 12 Exam Day-Full Day ..................................................................................................................................Fri., Dec. 16 ½ Day Exams ........................................................................................................................................Dec. 19, 20, 21 End of First Semester...........................................................................................................................Wed., Dec. 21 Winter Recess begins at end of school day ............................................................................................Wed., Dec. 21 KHS Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m......................................................................................................Wed., Dec. 21 Records Day (No School for Students) .....................................................................................................Tues., Jan. 3 School Resumes ........................................................................................................................................ Wed., Jan. 4 Grades Mailed..............................................................................................................................Mon., Jan. 9 Freshman Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall................................................................................. Thurs., Jan. 12 Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ....................................................Fri., Jan. 13 Martin Luther King Holiday (No School) ...............................................................................................Mon., Jan. 16 Eighth Grade Curriculum Night 7 p.m. Keating Theatre ...................................................................... Thurs., Jan. 19

Junior Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall......................................................................................... Mon., Jan. 23 Sophomore Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall .............................................................................. Thurs., Jan. 26 Senior Trivia Night 7:00 p.m. ................................................................................................................... Sat., Jan. 28 Senior Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall ........................................................................................ Mon., Jan. 30 KYS Blood Drive (Lecture Hall) .......................................................................................................................T.B.A. Mothers' Club Tour 8:45 a.m. Pioneer Store...........................................................................................Tues., Jan. 31 Hatchet Hop Dance .....................................................................................................................................Sat., Feb. 4 Mid-Quarter .......................................................................................................................................... Mon., Feb. 6 SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7:00 p.m. Library..................................................................................... Mon., Feb. 13 Progress Reports Mailed ........................................................................................................................ Tues., Feb. 14 Staff Development Day (No School for Students) .................................................................................... Fri., Feb. 17 Winter Musical 7:00 p.m.......................................................................................................................Feb. 16, 17, 18 Presidents' Day (No School)................................................................................................................... Mon., Feb. 20 Athletic Physicals for 2005-2006 Sports 3.15-5.00 p.m. Library........................................................... Tues., Feb. 22 KHS Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................................................Thurs., Feb. 23 BACC Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... Fri., Feb. 24 KHS Symphonic and Concert Band Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................Thurs., Mar. 2 Mothers' Club Luncheon (cafeteria)........................................................................................................... Sat., Mar. 4 End of Third Quarter...........................................................................................................................Thurs., Mar. 9 No School for Students/Teachers .............................................................................................................Fri., Mar. 10 Parent Conferences (M-Z) 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ..................................................................................Thurs., Mar. 16 Grades Mailed .........................................................................................................................................Fri., Mar. 17 Talent Show 7:00-8:30 p.m. ...................................................................................................................Tues., Mar. 21 Parent/Teacher Conferences (A-L) 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ........................................................................Wed., Mar. 22 No School for Students/Teachers. .............................................................................................................Fri., Mar. 24 Spring Break............................................................................................................................. Mar. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 School Resumes ....................................................................................................................................... Mon., Apr. 3 Sports Activity Night 7:00 p.m. ............................................................................................................. Thurs., Apr. 6 Gold K Ceremony 7:30 p.m. Keating Theatre........................................................................................ Mon., Apr. 10 NHS Blood Drive (Lecture Hall) ..........................................................................................................Tues., Apr. 18 Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ................................................... Fri., Apr. 21 Mid-Quarter .........................................................................................................................................Tues., Apr. 25 Spring Play 7:00 p.m. ..................................................................................................April 27, 28, 29 & 2 p.m. on 30 Advanced Placement Exams ..................................................................................................Weeks of May 1st & 8th Progress Reports Mailed ......................................................................................................................... Wed., May 3 KHS Concert Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. .................................................................................. Thurs., May 4 Prevention Day....................................................................................................................................... Wed., May 10 KHS Symphonic Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................... Thurs., May 11 Senior Skip Day ........................................................................................................................................Fri., May 12 Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ...................................................Fri., May 12 Junior/Senior Prom Location T.B.A..........................................................................................................Sat., May 13 KHS Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m. .........................................................................................................Tues., May 16 Senior Final Exams .........................................................................................................................May 15, 16, 17, 18 History Night (formerly Exhibition Night) 6:30 p.m. ............................................................................ Wed., May 17 KHS Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m.................................................................................................... Thurs., May 18 Senior Last Day BBQ 11:00-1:00; Meeting 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.................................................................. Fri., May 19 Awards Night 7:00 p.m. Keating Theatre...............................................................................................Tues., May 23 Underclassmen Exams- ½ Day ........................................Fri., May 26, Tues., May 30, Wed. May 31, Thurs., June 1 Memorial Day (No School) .................................................................................................................... Mon., May 29 Last Day for Underclassmen .................................................................................................................. Thurs., June 1 End of 2nd Semester .............................................................................................................................. Thurs., June 1 Teacher Records Day ..................................................................................................................................Fri., June 2 Baccalaureate (sponsored by KHS Mothers' Club & Kirkwood Ministerial Alliance) (7::00 p.m.) Location TBA .........Fri., June 2 Graduation @ Queeny Park (Rehearsal 9:00 a.m.) ( Ceremony 6 p.m.) .....................................................Sat., June 3 Grades Mailed ........................................................................................................................................ Wed., June 7

Kirkwood High School Daily Schedule

Seven Day Cycle of the Daily Schedule by Period Rotation for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Drop Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7:50-8:47 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

8:54-9:55 Announcements

3

Announcements

3

Announcements

2

Announcements

2

Announcements

2

Announcements

2

Announcements

2

10:02-10:58 4 4 4 3 3 3 3

1st lunch 10:58-11:31 Class 11:38-12:34 Class 11:05-12:01

2nd lunch 12:01-12:34

L/5 Or 5/L

L/5 Or 5/L

L/5 Or 5/L

L/5 Or 5/L

L/4 Or 4/L

L/4 Or 4/L

L/4 Or 4/L

12:41-1:37 6 6 6 6 6 5 5

1:44-2:40 7 7 7 7 7 7 6

2:40-2:50 Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact

Wednesdays Sample Curriculum Half Days Sample

Drop Period 6/7 Drop Period 3/4/5

7:50-8:47 1 7:50-8:38 1

8:54-9:55 Announcements

Home Room 8:45-9:37 2

10:02-10:58 2 9:44-10:31 6

1st lunch 10:58-11:31 Class 11:38-12:34 Class 11:05-12:01

2nd lunch 12:01-12:34

L/3 Or 3/L

10:38-11:25 7

12:41-1:37 4

1:44-2:40 5

2:40-2:50 Contact

2005-2006 Drop Period and Curriculum Day Schedule Drop Period in BOLD Curriculum Day in shaded box

AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY

8-22 0 (9th)

9-1 2 10-3 1 11-1 6 12/1 7 1-4 0 2-1 3/4 3-1 4/5 4-3 3 5-1 6

8-23 0 9-2 3 10-4 2 11-2 7/1 12-2 1 1-5 1 2-2 5 3-2 6 4-4 4 5-2 7

8-24 1/2 9-6 4 10-5 3/4 11-3 2 12-5 2 1-6 2 2-3 6 3-3 7 4-5 5/6 5-3 1/2

8-25 3 9-7 5/6 10-6 5 11-7 3 12-6 3 1-9 3 2-6 7 3-6 1 4-6 7 5-4 3

8-26 4 9-8 7 10-7 6 11-8 4 12-7 4/5 1-10 4 2-7 1 3-7 2 4-7 1 5-5 4

8-29 5 9-9 1 10-10 7 11-9 5/6 12-8 6 1-11 5/6 2-8 2/3 3-8 3/4 4-10 2 5-8 5

8-30 6 9-12 2 10-11 1 11-10 7 12-9 7/1/2

1-12 7 2-9 4 3-9 5 4-11 3/4/5 MAP

5-9 6

8-31 7/1 9-13 3 10-12 2/3

11-11 1 12-12 3 1-13 1/2/3

2-10 5 3-13 6 4-12 6/7/1 MAP

5-10 7/1

9-14 4/5 10-13 4 11-14 2 12-13 4 1-17 4 2-13 6 3-14 7 4-13 2/3/4 MAP

5-11 2

9-15 6 10-14 5/6/7

11-15 3 12-14 5/6

1-18 5/6 2-14 7 3-15 1/2 4-14 5

5-12 3/4/5

9-16 7/1/2

10-17 1 11-16 4/5

12-15 7 1-19 7 2-15 1/2 3-16 3 4-17 6 5-15 6 Sr.Exams

9-19 3 10-18 2 11-17 6 12-16 0 Exams

1-20 1 2-16 3 3-17 4 4-18 7 5-16 7 Sr.Exams

9-20 4 10-19 3/4

11-18 7 12-19 ½

D

Exams

1-23 2 2-21 4 3-20 5 4-19 1/2 5-17 1/2 Sr.Exams

9-21 5/6 10-20 5 11-21 1 12/20 ½

D

Exams

1-24 3 2-22 5/6 3-21 6 4-20 3 5-18 3 Sr.Exams

9-22 7 10-24 6 11-22 2

12/21 ½

D

Exams

1-25 4/5 2-23 7 3-22 7/1 4-21 4/5/6

5-19 4 Sr.last day

9-23 1 10-25 7 11-28 3 1-26 6 2-24 1 3-23 2 4-24 7 5-22 5

9-26 2 10-26 1/2

11-29 4 1-27 7 2-27 2 4-25 1 5-23 6

9-27 3 10-27 3 11-30 5/6

1-30 1 2-28 3 4-26 2/3 5-24 7/1

9-28 4/5 10-28 4 1-31 2 4-27 4 5-25 0

9-29 6 10-31 5 4-28 5 5-26 ½ D Exams

9-30 7 5-30 – 6-1 Exams ½ D

Curriculum Dates: Early dismissal at 11:25 a.m., Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, April 21, May 12. Map testing will be held three days April 11, 12 and 13. Each of these days will be a 3 period drop day.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Kirkwood High School encourages all students to strive to attain excellence and has established an annual Awards Ceremony to honor award winning students for their accomplishments. Academic Awards Academic Letter is awarded to students who have a 3.0 for each quarter of the previous year. Underclassmen need a 3.0 for the entire year, averaging all current GPAs by quarters or semesters. This award was founded by the KHS PTO during the 1985-86 school year and is funded by voluntary gifts from parents through the PTO. College Book Award is awarded to KHS juniors by certain Ivy League colleges and Missouri colleges. Recipients are chosen for their excellence in academics as revealed by their GPAs. Gold "K” Scholastic Award is awarded to Kirkwood High School seniors who have a 3.500 or better accumulative GPA after the first semester of their senior year. This ceremony will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keating Theatre. Honor Roll is posted quarterly in the Duchek Library and the cafeteria. Honor roll is based on GPA. A GPA of 3.000 to 3.499 merits an Honor Roll standing. A GPA of 3.500 and above merits a High Honor Roll standing. Valedictorian and Salutatorian are the graduating seniors with the highest and second highest grade point averages, respectively. It is KHS practice to use the tenth place decimal point as the deciding factor between recipients. KHS Departmental Awards are presented by each department to the student or students who are judged best for overall excellence in that academic area. Missouri Scholars Academy accepts up to three outstanding sophomore students from each Missouri high school for inclusion in a summer academic camp administered by the State Department of Education. Students are nominated by KHS based on a combination of academic excellence and contributions to the atmosphere of the school. KHS has been fortunate to have two or three candidates chosen by the state each year. National Bausch and Lomb Achievement Award is sponsored nationally by the Kodak Corporation. This award is presented to the outstanding junior in science and math. The recipient of this award may be considered for scholarship awards to the University of Rochester. Academic Awards-Based on National Tests National Council of Teachers of English Achievement in Writing Award/NCTE is a national award presented to a student for his/her writing ability. Kirkwood High school students have earned this award numerous times in the past two decades. Candidates participate in a national writing competition for this award. National Merit Commended Students and National Merit Scholars are senior students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their scholastic performance on the PSAT, taken in their junior year. Leadership Awards Donald W. Duchek Award is presented annually to the graduating senior demonstrating the most outstanding overall qualities in areas such as scholarship, leadership, athletics, music and extra-curricular activities so as to set a standard to be followed by other students. The recipient of this award is chosen by the senior class, faculty, and administration. The Franklin McCallie Award was established in May of 2001, to acknowledge the retirement of Principal Franklin McCallie and honor his tenure at Kirkwood High School. This award is presented annually to the senior who models a high standard of character, integrity, and ethics evidenced by leadership, extra-curricular involvements, and service to Kirkwood High School. The John Johnson Leadership Award was established to honor Mr. John Johnson, the first black Assistant Principal in the history of Kirkwood High School. The winners of this award are examples of those who do good things for KHS-always with a good spirit. The winners may or may not be elected officials. These students are chosen by the KHS Administrative Team, with suggestions from the KHS Faculty and Senior Class.

Efficacy Award is presented annually to seniors who have been determined through a significant rise in GPA and possibly a concurrent change in social behavior as being the "Most Improved." A scholarship is given to each winner by the KHS Mothers' Club and the KHS PTO. Ernest Jones Humanitarian Award is awarded in memory of Ernest Jones, former Kirkwood teacher and principal. It is given to six KHS students for promoting the general welfare of all students at KHS. Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented to seniors named by the KHS coaches. One of these recipients is named "Post Dispatch Scholar-Athlete." He or she attends a dinner; receives a plaque, and is a candidate for a Post Dispatch Scholarship. The Larry Wooten Memorial Award is awarded in memory of Larry Wooten, a Kirkwood High School student leader, who died in his sophomore year. It is given to the sophomore student contributing the most to the leadership of the school as selected by the Student Council. Other Awards A.I.M./Instrumental Music Award sponsored by the Association for Instrumental Music, is awarded to all graduating seniors at the annual spring concert. American Abroad Award selects students locally to be considered for a summer or a year abroad. The local chapter of the American Field Service of the National A.F.S., awards these scholarships. Kirkwood High School encourages all students to strive to attain excellence and has established an annual Awards Ceremony to honor award-winning students for their accomplishment. Scholarships Many of these scholarship awards are named in honor of deceased KHS parents or students whose families have chosen to memorialize them in this way so as to pass on the positive benefits of their lives to KHS seniors through college scholarships. BASE Scholarship (Black Achievement Scholarship of Excellence) is awarded annually to one or more senior B.AC.C. members. These students are recognized for their academic achievements as well as their participation in the Black Achievement and Cultural Club. Curators Freshman Scholarships are awarded to senior students by Curators of the University of Missouri. One scholarship per 100 students is awarded. Each scholarship is valued at $600. K.A.P.S. Scholarships (Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarship) are awarded to senior students on the basis of need and achievement. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the amount of money received through donations, or through one of K.A.P.S. many fund raisers (house tour, catering Greentree Antique Show, etc.). The K.A.P.S. program was founded and developed by KHS parent, Mrs. Carol Dark. A volunteer board of the Kirkwood R-7 community continues the effort and chooses the scholarship winners. Karla Marie Parker Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the outstanding senior business student who has taken at least 6 business courses while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher in these courses. Student must be planning to major in Business. Katie Stream Memorial Scholarship is awarded for study in education by Joan Dowell. K.M.S.T.A. Scholarships are awarded to senior students by the Kirkwood Missouri State Teachers Association, as funded by donations from district teachers and P.T.O. Applicants are screened and awarded scholarships based on achievement and need by a committee of K.M.S.T.A. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the funds contributed. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA. As with K.A.P.S. Scholarships, the K.M.S.T.A. committee also accepts memorial scholarship donations. David Koeneker Scholarship, founded by friends and family of David Koeneker, class of 2002, is awarded to a senior. Thomas Keating Memorial Scholarship-Kirkwood School District Foundation was established in 1994 in memory and honor of Dr. Thomas Keating, Superintendent of the Kirkwood R-7 School District from 1978 until 1993. Seniors are encouraged to apply. Selection will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of priority:

1. The student's intent to enter a field of education 2. Need for financial assistance to attend college 3. Good academic record

Franklin McCallie Scholarship (presented by the Kirkwood School District Foundation) was established by funds given by KHS parents, alums, and citizens to honor the former principal who served from 1979 until 2001. Denver Miller Scholarship is awarded annually to the candidate who has displayed characteristics of good citizenship, scholastic aptitude, leadership capabilities, and athletic ability. The scholarship is awarded in the memory of the late Denver Miller, who spent 43 years as a math teacher, basketball coach, and baseball coach at KHS. The first-year scholarship is worth approximately $1,000. The Players Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding drama student, as judged by the Kirkwood Players. HOMEWORK GUIDELINES OF THE KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT The Kirkwood R-7 School District believes that learning is a life-long venture and habits of learning include work assigned for completion at home. All students K-12 will receive some homework. High school students may average more than 60 minutes a day, at least four times a week. Every effort is made to provide students with meaningful practice and learning through homework. Each teacher will record the class homework assignments on their phones. FILE IKB Adopted: 12/04/1995 BASIC Kirkwood R - VII School District GUIDELINES ON OSS AND HOMEWORK A student absent from school because of suspension should check with his/her grade level principal regarding homework. The major guidelines concerning academic work and suspension are based on these educational concepts, as developed by the KHS Administration. 1. It is vitally important that KHS students complete homework, quizzes, tests, papers, projects and exams, so as to achieve

academically. 2. It is important that all administrators attempt to discipline KHS students in a manner that will help change negative

behavior, but which does not put the student out-of-school unnecessarily, thus the development by the KHS Administration of the Detention Program before and after school hours.

3. If a suspended student does no homework while on OSS, he/she will not learn those things on which the next learning

experience is built. The policy regarding homework completion during OSS is as follows: 1. Students on Out-of-School Suspension will be expected to keep up with all homework. The notification of these

assignments may be obtained from other students or from the telephone homework messages from each teacher. All homework must be turned in; teachers will determine a proper time interval.

2. All major grade-producing assignments such as tests, exams, papers, projects, oral reports, etc. can be completed or made up at the convenience of the teacher, and grades will be given. The teacher will set the deadline for make-up completion. ACADEMIC POLICIES/PROCEDURES AND OPPORTUNITIES Contractual Learning: Contractual learning is a program designed to permit considerable freedom within the standard curriculum by allowing a student to individualize a course to suit his/her individual needs. It sometimes involves substituting independent work for classroom work. It can involve virtually any kind of variation from the ordinary course. By signing a contract with a teacher of a particular class, a student may cover the normal class work at a pace faster or slower than the rest of the class, supplement the regular work with additional materials, or may pursue different work entirely if the teacher approves. You and the teacher work out the contract in terms of objectives, method of learning, method of evaluation, and the times you and your teacher will meet and discuss your work. This information is written on a printed form, to be signed by you, your parents, your teacher, the department chairman, and your grade level principal.

Dropping a Course: Students may petition to drop a class until 6 school days after the end of the first or third quarters. Dropping a course before the time limit will result in the student's receiving a grade of WP (withdraw passing) or WF (withdraw failing) according to their academic standing at that point. Dropping a class after the time limit will result in a student's receiving an “F" grade for the semester. A student who drops a class will be assigned to a mandatory study block (without IP) for the remainder of the semester. All students must remain in class until they receive a print-out of the schedule change. Failure to follow the current schedule until the change is processed will result in truancy. Early Graduation: Kirkwood High School students may, with the approval of parents, counselor, and the principal, request exception to the state four-year attendance requirement for graduation. The student must know that his/her credit requirements for graduation will be completed by the time he/she wishes to leave and has a definite full-time plan involving college, technical school, on-the-job training, or work on a full-time basis. Students involved in this type of program who meet their commitment receive diplomas at the June graduation ceremony with their class. Grading: System (Grades 9 – 12) Grade Values Grading Scale

A = 4.00 C- = 2.00 A = 93-100 C- = 70-72

A- = 4.00 D+ = 1.50 A- = 90-92 D+ = 68-69

B+ = 3.50 D = 1.00 B+ = 88-89 D = 63-67

B = 3.00 D- = 1.00 B = 83-87 D- = 60-62

B- = 3.00 P = 0 B- = 80-82 F = 59 and below

C+ = 2.50 F = 0 C+ = 78-79 P = Pass, Credit Given

C = 2.00 I = 0 C = 73-77 P = No Grade Point

Grading: System For Honors and Advanced Placement (Grades 11 & 12) Grade Values Grading Scale

A = 5.00 C- = 3.00 A = 93-100 C- = 70-72

A- = 5.00 D+ = 1.50 A- = 90-92 D+ = 68-69

B+ = 4.50 D = 1.00 B+ = 88-89 D = 63-67

B = 4.00 D- = 1.00 B = 83-87 D- = 60-62

B- = 4.00 F = 0 B- = 80-82 F = 59 and below

C+ = 3.50 I = 0 C+ = 78-79 P = Pass, Credit Given

C = 3.00 C = 73-77 P = No Grade Point

Grading: System For Honors (Grades 9 & 10) Grade Values Grading Scale

A = 4.33 C- = 2.33 A = 93-100 C- = 70-72

A- = 4.33 D+ = 1.50 A- = 90-92 D+ = 68-69

B+ = 3.83 D = 1.00 B+ = 88-89 D = 63-67

B = 3.33 D- = 1.00 B = 83-87 D- = 60-62

B- = 3.33 F = 0 B- = 80-82 F = 59 and below

C+ = 2.83 I = 0 C+ = 78-79 P = Pass, Credit Given

C = 2.33 C = 73-77 P = No Grade Point

Grading: System For Advanced Placement (Grades 9 & 10) Grade Values Grading Scale

A = 4.50 C- = 2.50 A = 93-100 C- = 70-72

A- = 4.50 D+ = 1.50 A- = 90-92 D+ = 68-69

B+ = 4.00 D = 1.00 B+ = 88-89 D = 63-67

B = 3.50 D- = 1.00 B = 83-87 D- = 60-62

B- = 3.50 F = 0 B- = 80-82 F = 59 and below

C+ = 3.00 I = 0 C+ = 78-79 P = Pass, Credit Given

C = 2.50 C = 73-77 P = No Grade Point

Graduation Requirements: In order to graduate, students must earn a minimum of twenty-two units of credit. All such credits applied towards graduation must be earned in grades 9-12. The exception is 8th grade health. The following units of credit are required (the remaining 8 credits are electives): English 4 Physical Education 1 Mathematics 2 Practical Arts 1 Science 2 Fine Arts 1 Social Studies 3 Electives 8 Health ½ (if not taken during the 8th grade year) For more specifics on requirements, see the 2005-2006 KHS Course Description Book. Note the strong recommendation from colleges for a foreign language. Holds: Any senior who owes monies to the Kirkwood R-7 District for lost or damaged books, school uniforms and/or equipment, classroom equipment, ID fees, or any other expense incurred while a student at KHS, will not be allowed the privilege of participating in the graduation ceremony at Queeny Park. Tickets for graduation will NOT be given to students with holds. No student (senior or undergraduate) owing money will be allowed the privilege of attending the Friendship Dance or Prom, if he/she has outstanding debts at KHS. Students will be notified periodically throughout the year if they have a "Hold." The Independent Program: The Independent Program is an alternative to assigned study blocks and is a privilege earned by sophomore, junior and senior students (10th -12th) quarterly, if they maintain a 3.3 current grade-point average. Students may have only one IP study block per semester. GPAs will be figured on the 1st and 3rd quarter grades AND the 1st and 2nd semester grades. Students may use the commons, library, cafeteria hallway and outside areas NOT near academic instruction areas. (Freshmen are assigned to academic support labs.) IF A STUDENT GOES TO THE PARKING LOT OR LEAVES THE CAMPUS DURING IP WITHOUT APPROVAL BY GRADE LEVEL OFFICE, HE OR SHE MAY LOSE IP PRIVILEGES. Missouri Constitution Test: Every senior must have taken and passed the Missouri Constitution Test before graduating from KHS. If you have moved to Missouri from another state, you will have to take the test before you can receive a diploma from KHS. This test is offered frequently throughout the school year. Check with Mrs. Hufford in the Registrar's Office for the test dates and study materials. Pass/Fail Grading: Pass/Fail grading can be utilized only in special situations whereby traditional grading is not an accurate assessment of student performance. Examples are listed following: Student has extensive absences due to illness or medical condition, yet is able to meet minimum class standards. Significant modifications are made in a student's academic program as proscribed by an IEP or 504 Plan. Student transfers from another high school mid-semester, and a course(s) from the sending school is not an exact "fit" in

preparing the student for KHS course(s) that best coincide. Student who continues to struggle in a course despite tremendous effort. Minimum standards to pass the class must be met. Certain classes specifically designated Pass/Fail, such as Excel, Office Assistant, and Cadet Teaching Pass/Fail grading may NOT be utilized in an attempt to "pad" a student's grade point average, nor can it be utilized for a student who wants to work less hard in a class he/she views as less important. PLEASE NOTE: A grade of PASS awards credit, but is not figured into a student's GPA. Most colleges accept Pass/Fail grading without question, particularly given the criteria utilized by KHS. However, athletes should be aware that NCAA core GPA guidelines indicate that grades of PASS are calculated as grades of "D". Repeating or Auditing a Class: Students may retake a course to improve their learning and for a change of grade. The grade earned when repeating the class (higher or lower) will replace the original grade on the transcript and will be calculated into the GPA. No additional credit will be earned unless the original grade was failing. Students may not retake a course that is a prerequisite to a course a student has already passed. Students may audit a course to improve their learning and understanding with the permission of his/her counselor and the teacher. The student is expected to do all course work including exams but will not receive a semester grade or credit. The deadline to request to audit a course or take it for pass/fail is six days into the first and third quarters. Exception to this rule is a medical reason with verification from a doctor.

STANDARDIZED TESTS: Standardized testing is an important part of a students' permanent record, and their educational experience. If students have questions about achievement test scores, their counselor can help with interpretation. Admission testing influences students' admissibility to colleges/universities. Students should talk with their counselor regarding the standardized college admission tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN). Advanced Placement (AP) tests are college-level achievement tests given in various academic areas after students have taken specified AP courses. The tests are administered at the high school. We encourage all students who take AP courses to register for and take the appropriate AP Exams May 1 -11, 2006. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a test administered once a year, primarily for juniors. The PSAT is a shortened version of the SAT. It is taken to find out how well a student will do on the SAT and to provide them with information on their aptitude for college level work. Students who do well on this test can qualify for the National Merit Program. It will be administered at KHS on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. Sophomores may also choose to take this as a practice test. Registration for the test will begin in September, 2005. The PLAN Test will be administered to sophomores in the fall. The ACT (American College Test) is concerned with math, science, english, and social studies and is utilized to help determine a student's admissibility to college. Consult your counselor as to the fees and registration dates for the test. Test Dates: Registration deadline:

October 22, 2005 September 16, 2005 December 10, 2005 November 4, 2005 February 11, 2006 January 6, 2006 April 8, 2006 March 3, 2006 June 10, 2006 May 5, 2006

The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is another college aptitude test which is utilized in helping to determine a student's admissibility to college. The SAT is divided into three sections: English, Math, and a separate Test of Standard Written English (TSWE). As with the ACT, the SAT can be taken more than once, with colleges generally accepting the highest score. Applications and the registration dates are available in the guidance office. Test Dates: October 8, 2005 Registration deadline: September 7, 2005 November 5, 2005 September 30, 2005 December 3, 2005 October 28, 2005 January 28, 2006 December 22, 2005 April 1, 2006 February 24, 2006 May 6, 2006 April 3, 2006 June 3, 2006 April 28, 2006 SAT II (Formerly Achievement Tests) is offered to students as part of the Admissions Testing Program (ATP) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). These are one hour tests which cover specific academic subjects and are often required by colleges and universities along with the SAT. Students should inquire about test dates and fees with their counselor. College-level Examination Program (CLEP) is designed to determine an individual's achievement in academic subjects. The test is to be given the third week of each month except December and February. English composition with essay will be given in Oct. and June. Students register for this test by making arrangements with the test center three weeks prior to the test. Testing centers are located in Florissant Valley Community College, Forest Park Community College, Maryville College, St. Louis University, and UMSL. CLEP tests are usually taken during the senior year or the first year of college. College credit may be earned through this program. Registration materials are given upon request. Candidates and colleges will receive scores and interpretation booklets within five weeks after test. MAP Test (Missouri Assessment Program) consists of a series of tests developed and mandated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each April, students throughout the state are tested in specific subject areas at designated grade levels. The five test days will be between April 11 and April 17, 2006. Students are tested as follows:

Grade 10 Mathematics Grade 11 Communication Arts

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL POLICIES AND SERVICES Change of Residency Rule Resident pupils who move from the district during a school year may finish the school year with permission of the superintendent. However, parents of such pupils are liable for tuition for the time after the move from the district, subject to the following provisions: ► If a family moves away from the Kirkwood R- VII School District, but continues to own property within the district,

parents must arrange for payment of tuition before a permit is issued for the balance of the school year. The tuition will be prorated for the balance of the school year and any Kirkwood R - VII taxes (both property and personal) paid by the parent for the year will be allowed on a prorate basis against tuition. RSMo [167.151 (1)]

► If a family moves from the district during any quarter, the chi1d(ren) may complete the quarter without paying tuition. ► If a family of a twelfth grade student moves from the district after the end of the first quarter, the student may finish the

school year without paying tuition. The Fire Lane or Service Road behind the school buildings (on the east side of the campus) is one way North - (from

Essex lot to Dougherty Ferry lot) on regular school days from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. There should be NO student traffic on this road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with the exception of the auto maintenance class. Student Drop Off and Pick Up: Parents, during school hours (8:00-3:00 p.m.), please drop off and pick up your student on the Essex, Dougherty Ferry, or Chopin parking lots. Please do not come down the Fire Lane. Absolutely no parking on

the service road is allowed at any time. Police will ticket. (On weekends and non-school days, the Fire Lane is a Two-Way Road. On all days between the hours of 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. the Fire Lane is a Two-Way Road.) KHS Parking Policy: The following is the parking policy for the 2005-2006 school year. Please review these guidelines and follow them for the upcoming school year. Purchasing a static sticker gives Juniors and Seniors the privilege to park on the KHS campus, but does NOT guarantee each student a space. Due to the shortage of parking spaces, we are unable to allow Freshmen and Sophomores the privilege to park on campus. They will be ticketed if they park on the school parking lots. A student may purchase this sticker in the 9th grade office if he/she has the following information with them: proof of insurance, a valid driver's license, make of car, and license plate number. 1. Teachers and staff are assigned a reserved parking spot which will be clearly marked "reserved".

2. Juniors and Seniors will be charged $10 per year for the parking privilege. The parking stickers will be color coded for Juniors, Seniors or Faculty parking. ALL STUDENT PARKING IS ON A "FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE" BASIS. The unmarked spaces on the Dougherty Ferry Lot will be available for Seniors only. The unmarked spaces on the Essex Lot will be available for Seniors and Juniors. No student should park on the Chopin Lot, behind the East building, Industrial Technology building, or the cafeteria. (Students should not park anywhere along the service road, on the eastern edge of campus, behind the building).

3. An "in-house" filing system for students illegally parking on campus will be instituted. Illegal parking is defined as

parking in "No Parking" areas, parking in a way to interfere with buses and emergency vehicles, parking in a way to block other cars, parking in spots that are not designated as parking spaces, and parking on the lots without the static sticker.

► First offense will come with a $5.00 fine, the second offense a $10 fine, the third offense, and any offense

thereafter, will be a $15.00 fine. Students will be placed on hold until these fines are paid. Anyone who illegally parks in a Handicap space or in the fire lane on the Kirkwood High School campus is subject to being ticketed by the Kirkwood Police Department.

4. Freshman and Sophomore students will not be permitted to park on campus and are strongly encouraged to ride the

school bus (if eligible), be dropped off, or car pool, etc.

Kirkwood reserves the right to close sections of or entire lot(s) for special events. (Examples: Election Days, snow and ice, etc.) We will, however, try to limit these days.

Parking at KHS is a privilege. This privilege may be revoked at the discretion of an administrator due to violation of parking regulations and/or inappropriate and unsafe conduct on the parking lots.

Homebound Instruction Students who are absent from school for extended periods of time or who have intermittent absences due to illness or disability, may be eligible for homebound instruction. Up to five hours per week of homebound instruction can be provided to each student. Applications for homebound instruction can be secured from the guidance counselor in your building or in the Office of Instructional Services. Applications must be approved by the student's physician and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education before homebound teaching can begin. The Kirkwood High School Library is open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session; exceptions will be posted. The KHS Library is staffed by librarians Judy Hansen and Laurie Seibel and an assistant, Michelle Albers. Seating for 173 people is provided. A plain paper copier is available for students at a charge of 10 cents per page. The library is divided into four areas for student use: Silent Study, Quiet Study, Classroom Areas and Computer Area. The collection consists of over 20,000 books, magazines and indexes. Materials may be checked out for two weeks and renewed if necessary. Newspaper and magazine articles are available online. Computer use is available with teacher supervision, parent/guardian permission and a signed Technology Usage Agreement form. Students are encouraged to save word processing and other projects to their home folders so that they may continue working on them on any computers in the school. Students may access seven databases from home: AccessScience, CQ Researcher, DISCovering Collection, EBSCOhost, Grolier Online, Issues and Controversies and NewsBank. For home access, go to the Kirkwood R-7 Libraries page http://library.kirkwood.k12.mo.us and click on “Kirkwood High Library.” AccessScience Click on “Subscriber Log-In.” Username: kirkwood Password: science

Grolier Online Username: kirkhigh Password: kirkhigh

CQ Researcher Username: kirkwood Password: 63122

Issues and Controversies ID: kirkwood Password: 63122

DISCovering Collection ID: kirk91947

NewsBank Username: kirkwood Password: 63122

EBSCOhost Username: kirkwood Password: 63122

KHS Library Rules:

• Student IDs must be worn at all times.

• Permanent student IDs are necessary to check out library materials.

• If not with a teacher, students must have a PASS (or IP badge) and an ACADEMIC PURPOSE.

• Cadets and office assistants must wear their special badges and have passes from their supervisors.

• Late arrival, technical school and early dismissal students must wear their special badges.

• No food or drink is permitted in the library except for bottled water.

• Seating is limited to four students per table.

• Quiet talking is acceptable in the library.

• Computer use is available for classroom assignments only – no emailing, chat rooms, streaming videos, CDs, headphones, games or instant messaging.

• Using the library as a shortcut between hallways is not allowed.

• Courteous behavior is expected. Allow others to do their work while you are doing yours. The Lost and Found is located in the main office. If you have lost an item, check in the main office first. If you are unable to locate the lost item, proceed to your grade level office to complete a lost/theft report. If you find an item, please turn it in to the main office IMMEDIATELY. Protect your own property by clearly marking your items with your name. Please Mark Your Belongings.

KHS Marquee Boards: These signs, located near the entrance of the Dougherty Ferry and Essex parking lots, are intended to keep the community informed of KHS activities. The signs were paid for with money donated by the PTO, AIM, PBI, Mothers' Club, the Class of '99, and KHS '97 alumnus, Jason Hoeninger. The following guidelines have been established concerning use of these signs.

1. Items placed on the signs should be of interest to the community. 2. In the area of athletics only HOME varsity athletic events will be permitted because of space limitations.

EXCEPTIONS: State or District events, and Turkey Day! 3. Listings should be for UPCOMING events only. EXCEPTIONS: For a job well done. 4. To assure placement on the sign, at least one week's notice must be given to Mrs. Romona Miller at ext. 1183.

Final approval of the requests will be made by Dr. Holley. Activities of school organizations take priority over activities on non-school organizations. (This pertains to the announcing of on campus, non-school functions.)

The School Nurse, Mrs. Linda McKeon R.N., is available in the clinic in the West Hallway. To see the nurse during class, obtain a hall pass from your teacher. If necessary, the nurse will send you home after a parent or guardian has been notified. Pioneer Pride (School Store): The Mothers' Club Pioneer Pride school store is located immediately between the cafeteria and the Family and Consumer Science Department. The Pioneer Pride school store is opened every day during the lunch periods and during Contact period on Fridays. Alumni merchandise is available in the store. Student Lockers: Lockers are located throughout most of the academic buildings. Each student is assigned a locker in the fall. You must provide your own lock to secure your property. Lockers are school property and can be legally searched.

Periodic inspections may be conducted by school personnel. Students will be expected to pay for damage/vandalism to their locker. Please keep your locker clear of trash and food. Food left in lockers brings rodents and roaches. Please treat them well; do not scratch them or apply stickers of any kind to the outsides. We do not want anyone damaging or compromising the lockers in any way. Student Visitors to the KHS Campus: The KHS administration uses these guidelines in conjunction with visitation requests. Students who are allowed to visit KHS will be from outside the metropolitan area and will be the guest of the student and parents making the request. The parent of the KHS student will make the request in a written letter to Dr. Holley, preferably a week before the requested visit. Dr. Holley's office will verify the request with the parent via telephone, a day or two before the requested visit. If permission is granted, the visitor will visit KHS only on one school day. Exceptions to the one-day rule will be foreign students who are attempting to learn about United States' public education. The only local students who will be granted permission to visit KHS on a school day will be those approved by their own schools for a certified school visitation (such as class projects) or those who are moving into the Kirkwood R-7 School District and want to see KHS in action before they enter. Kirkwood High School graduates are always invited back to visit their alma mater. Alums are to sign in at the main office as they enter KHS and sign out as they prepare to leave. Voter registration is held for all students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote in all public elections. To vote, students must register with the St. Louis County Board of Election Commission. This registration, however, may be completed with the help of Mrs. Lisa Dapron in the Main Office, Mrs. Pam Hufford in Guidance or Mrs. Michelle Albers in the Library. Students must register at least 28 days before any election to be eligible to vote in that election.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM: A variety of breakfast entrées, side choices and milk or juice will be offered daily. Students may select up to 2 sides and milk choice.

LUNCH PROGRAM: A variety of entrée choices, fruit and vegetable choices, and a variety of milk will be offered

daily. Students must select an entrée and up to 3 sides dishes, including 1milk. ALA CARTE PROGRAM: Chartwells now offers the “Balanced Choice” program with 20% or more of its ala carte items being a healthier alternative. These items include baked chips, yogurt, fresh salads, reduced fat ice cream, ice pops with 50% fruit juice, bagels, fresh fruit cups, etc.

Students approved for the free/reduced breakfast and lunch program last year will remain approved at their current status until October 3, 2005. Parents/Guardian must complete a new application at the beginning of each school year and be approved to avoid being removed from the program. Please complete the new application and return it to the school as soon as possible. Families eligible for free meals through Direct Certification do not have to submit an application.

The Food Service Department has Winsnap accounting systems. This program tracks student payment and sales information for the current year. The Parent/Guardian may contact the school Café Manager to obtain information regarding their student’s account.

• All lines are cashless. Prepayments are to be placed in the Office or Café lock box by 10:00 a.m. Payments received after 10:00 a.m. will be processed on the next day’s business.

• Checks should be made payable to: KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT with the student’s I.D. and amount enclosed in a prepayment envelope.

• Prepayment funds recommended weekly or monthly, to avoid negative student balances

HIGH SCHOOL MEAL PRICES 2005-06: 2005-06 Breakfast Prices: $1.20 Full Paid, $ .30 Reduced, $.00 Free, and $1.60 Adult 2005-06 Lunch Prices: $2.10 Full Paid, $ .40 Reduced, $.00 Free, $2.50 Adult, and $.50 Milk

BREAKFAST: Weekly-Paid Weekly-Reduced Monthly-Paid Monthly-Reduced $1.20 $0.30 $1.20 $0.30 x 5 days x 5 days x 19 days x 19 days $6.00 $1.50 $22.80 $5.70

LUNCH: Weekly-Paid Weekly-Reduced Monthly-Paid Monthly-Reduced $2.10 $0.40 $2.10 $0.40 x 5 days x 5 days x 19 days x 19 days $10.50 $2.00 $39.90 $7.60 Ala Carte items range from $0.50 - $3.65 for Combo Meals. Students enter through the line and choose a nutritional meal or ala Carte items. The student exits to the cashier and scans their STUDENT I.D. card. Students are required to scan ONLY their I.D for their security. Students may purchase with cash outside the café area. Students with negative account balances will not be allowed to charge any café items.

Any monies remaining on a students account at the end of the school year will remain in their account until the next year. Graduating students need to request a refund from the Food Service office at 213-6100x7833.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS Student Council President .......................................................................................................................... Sam Barrett

Vice President ..............................................................................................................................Faizan Syed Secretary ................................................................................................................................... Clare Krusing Treasurer ..................................................................................................................................... Olivia Pener Parliamentarian ..........................................................................................................................Brenden Belz Sgt. At Arms ............................................................................................................................... Peter Broder Chaplain ................................................................................................................................Lucy Obukowitz Co-Sponsor ............................................................................................ Ms. Pam Capp and Mr. Mike Gavin

Senior Class Officers President.................................................................................................................................Tim Bommarito Vice President ...............................................................................................................................Bryan Pope Treasurer ............................................................................................................................................Liz May Recording Secretary........................................................................................................................ Joe Wurtz Corresponding Secretary......................................................................................................McKenna Pickett Sponsors................................................................................................................................Mr. Frank Parini

Junior Class Officers President.................................................................................................................................... Bianca Miller Vice President ............................................................................................................................Lauren Kukla Treasurer ................................................................................................................................Blair McNamee Recording Secretary.................................................................................................................... Ben Graham Corresponding Secretary................................................................................................................. Fred Doss Sponsor ................................................................................................................................. LeeAnn Sanders

Sophomore Class Officers President...................................................................................................................................... Tony Moore Vice Presidents.............................................................................................................................. Grant Pope Treasurer ................................................................................................................................. Ronald Proctor Recording Secretary.............................................................................................................. Aria Drummond Corresponding Secretary...................................................................................................... Fes Shaughnessy Sponsor .............................................................................................................................Miss Katie Dahlem

Freshmen Class Officers To be elected, September 2005

Sponsor ................................................................................................................................. Laura Heneghan EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs and Organizations A1 Steak Club (John Mackin) Amnesty International (LeeAnn Sanders) Band (Mr. Jason Rekittke) consists of five main groups. Marching Band plays, marches, and enhances school spirit at football games. Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and two Jazz Bands provide musical entertainment for Kirkwood students and the community. Black Achievement and Cultural Club (Mrs. Romona Miller) gives both black and white students the chance to learn more about black culture and the role of black people in society. In addition to raising money to aid charities, the club actively participates in the festivities of Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month. Cheerleader (Ms. Felicia Hill) squads are open to both male and female students. Tryouts are held in the spring for students who will be in grades 9 through 12 the following year. Chem Club (Mr. Robert Becker) is available for chemistry students interested in pursuing more specialized topics and presenting chemistry presentations in the community. Class Officers promote class unity in addition to their fund raising activities. It is the responsibility of class officers to plan activities in which everyone may participate. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior class officers are elected at the end of the school year. Freshman officers are elected at the beginning of the school year. D.E.CA. Chapter (Mrs. Laurie Russo) is an association of marketing students that further develops student interest in marketing leadership, community service, and career advancement activities.

Empowering Women (Ms. Karen Ambuehl) is an organization established to empower young women in all areas of their lives. The participants are dedicated to raising awareness in cultivating and nurturing healthy relationships with oneself and others. This group is open to both males and females. Equestrian Club (Ms. Jen Fruendt) gathers and rides horseback at local establishments at various times throughout the year. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) (Mr. Bill Bensinger) French Club (Ms. Anna Kalfus) helps students celebrate French culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional French holidays, viewing films and more. Open to all students. Gay and Straight Alliance Club (GSA) (Mrs. Adele Hayes and Ms. Peggy FitzGibbon) gives students the opportunity to meet and discuss issues related to sexual orientation. The club provides educational workshops for both faculty and students and organizes social activities that will build tolerance and understanding in the community. German Club (Ms. Paula Stevens) provides an opportunity for students of German to experience and further learn about German culture through films, festivals and samplings of German cuisine. This club is open to all students of German. KH Players (Mr. Milton Zoth) is a group of students formed to support dramatic productions at KHS throughout the school year. Any student with any interest in theater may belong by attending meetings. Thespians (Mr. Milton Zoth) is a national honor society for those who excel in theater, is for those students who have earned points by acting in a production, assisting in the direction of a production, or by being a crew member. Kirkwood Pep Club (Mr. Shawn Owens) is the school's largest organization and promotes the traditions of KHS while encouraging school spirit. The Pep Club backs all athletics through decorations, pep assemblies, cheering at games, and hard but fun work. The dedication and spirit of the Pep Club is noticeable during the Turkey Day season when the students sponsor games and contests, coordinate the hall decorations, provide a breakfast for the sports' teams, and finish with a pep rally the day before the "big game." Kirkwood Youth Service Key Club (Mr. Bob Becker and Ms. Maria Stobe) is for all students. The club is committed to helping others in our community through service learning and community service projects. Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month. Latin Club (Steve Meier) L.E.A.F. (Ms. Linda Dubis) is an environmental awareness club that promotes keeping the campus and community clean. The club will do projects to promote awareness of the environment and will hold regular meetings throughout the year. Officers are elected in the fall. Manga & Anime Appreciation Club (Frank Parini) Mock Trial Team (Mr. Peter Stragand) is an organization that competes in mock criminal trials. Students have the ability to act out a witness role and debate as an attorney. Model United Nations (Mr. Mike Gavin) attempts to increase international understanding and develop the art of peaceful negotiation among potential national and international leaders. Program participants are assigned a country that they represent in a General Assembly Session. Participants meet, caucus, and prepare policy papers, debate issues, draft and vote on resolutions. National Honor Society (Ms. Tracy Pettitt) allows Seniors and Juniors with a minimum 3.3 GPA to be eligible for membership. Students are then selected on service, leadership, and character. Chapter activities include school and community service projects. Obsessed Completely (Mr. Mike Gavin) Orchestra (Mr. Patrick Jackson) is a year-long class and performing club as well. Members of the group play several concerts during the year. Also, the Orchestra takes a trip to a major U.S. city once every two or three years for the purpose of learning more about music.

Paintball Club (Ms. Jill Meyer) Peer Helpers (Mr. Tom Gaither-Ganim and Ms. Kim Sweesy) trains Junior and Senior students in listening and communication skills allowing them to assist other students with problem solving and conflict mediation. Sophomores are interviewed in the spring. Pom Pon (Ms. Stacy Taubman and Ms. Jane Taszarek) The squad promotes spirit and provides halftime entertainment at football and basketball games. The squad also participates in special events including clinics and parades. Tryouts are held in the spring. Prevention Team (Officer Mike Bales) is open to all students who are interested in implementing programs designed to address issues related to drug and alcohol abuse, depression, teen pregnancy and other problems facing teenagers. Quill and Scroll (Ms. Katie Meyers and Ms. Shana Watkins) is the honor society for journalists. Students must be juniors or seniors, rank in the upper one-third of their class, and put forth outstanding work for either the Pioneer or Call. Scrabble Club (Ms. Molly Stephenson) Secrets in the Sauce (Ms. Molly Stephenson and Ms. Lara Embree) creates, imagines, romanticizes, ponders, contemplates, envisions original prose, poetry, art work, and photographs and compiles those selected works into this literary magazine. Spanish Club (Ms. LeeAnne Sanders) helps students celebrate Spanish culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional Spanish holidays, reviewing films and more. Open to all students. STAND/Students Taking A New Direction (Mr. Bill Bensinger) Students Against Driving Drunk/S.A.D.D. (Mr. Ron Sanford) promotes safety among drivers. The club organizes one assembly each year to remind students of the hazards of driving drunk. They also hold fund raisers and regular meetings throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. Listen for the announcements to find out about meetings. Student Council (Ms. Pam Capp and Mr. Mike Gavin) is the representative governmental body of the students and is a vital part of high school. The purpose of the Student Council (SC) is to promote the general welfare of the school by acting as a liaison between students and the administrators and to insure that students play an active part in the making of policy. It has the power to pass resolutions and other legislation dealing with issues of significance to students and submit such legislation to the administration for approval. Clubs and classes choose their representatives for council after elections in the fall. Anyone is allowed to attend and all are encouraged to express themselves. If you wish to make a presentation to council, however, please attend the Executive Board meeting so your issue can be put on the agenda. SWAD/Students Working Against Depression (Ms. Pam Hughes and Ms. Amy Barker) Table Tennis Club (Mrs. Donna Canan) The Beautification Committee (Mr. Michael Havener) was formed in 1979 by KHS parents Mrs. Marjorie Tuck and Mrs. Irene Travis, and supported by the KHS Mothers' Club and PTO, is also a committee of KHS SC dedicated to beautifying the KHS campus through five Saturday workdays each year and through building appreciation for and awareness of cleanliness every day inside and outside KHS. Thomas Jefferson Society (Mr. Tim Harig) is a group of young liberal minded-students at KHS who promote political awareness of the liberal platform. Threads Fashion Club (Ms. Margaret Jones) provides opportunities to design clothes in a creative atmosphere with other students, participate in activities and events about clothing and fashion, and meet with individuals who have a career in fashion and other related fields. Vegetarian Society (Ms. Melissa Adams) Wilderness Adventure Club (Mr. Matt Stoner) actively prepares field trips and excursions in the great outdoors including camping, rock climbing, and other various adventures in the wild. Young Republicans Club (Ms. Lisa Autry) has the primary goal of enlightening people to conservative philosophy and of promoting political awareness in Republicans The Kirkwood Young Republicans Club has received support and worked on the campaigns of Jack Beuchner, George Bush, Bob Dole, and John Danforth.

Youth in Government (Mr. Steve Platte) is a club where high school students learn how the government works by acting out the roles of the legislators, lawyers, justices, and lobbyists. Students become more aware of the issues that most influence high school students. Every spring Y.I.G. members from all over Missouri come together for a conference in Jefferson City and present bills and cases as real legislators, lawyers, or lobbyist would. The three day weekend provides an exciting culmination to the Y.I.G. experience. SPORTS: KHS offers an extensive athletic program. Mr. James Velten, Athletic Administrator, provides leadership for this program. All participants in sports at KHS must have a current physical examination and be covered by medical

insurance before they are allowed to practice or compete. Students interested in playing sports at KHS should listen to the announcements, contact the coach of any particular sport, or stop by the athletic office for information. Three sports schedules are printed for students each year-fall sports, winter sports, and spring sports. They are available in the athletic office or main office. Please refer all eligibility questions to the Athletic Department at 213-6116. The Turkey Day football game is a spectacular sporting event which is played at Kirkwood and Webster on alternating years. This year it will be played at Kirkwood. The Pioneers and the Statesmen battle it out annually on Thanksgiving Day in competition for the Frisco Bell. Pioneer Pride Week: The week leading to the Turkey Day game, is full of festivities sponsored by the Pep Club. The week is highlighted by pep assemblies, plus many other activities. Monday is designated Tacky Day, as students and staff dress in orange and black, Webster's colors. Monday night each club and class decorates a hallway in the school until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday is Red and White Day, or Spirit Day, where everyone dresses in red and white. The Pep Club sponsors a pep assembly that day, and a bonfire that night. The Pioneer Activity Line is available for your convenience to receive up-to-date information about game times and locations, practices, and cancellations. The number to call is 213-6117. A list of all MSHSAA recognized sports and team levels by season are listed following. Fall Dance Squad

Cheerleaders Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Field Hockey Football Girls' Golf Boys' Soccer Softball Girls' Tennis Girls' Volleyball Water Polo

Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Freshman, C Team, Junior Varsity, Varsity Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Junior Varsity/B, Junior Varsity, Varsity Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Junior Varsity, Varsity

Winter Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Boys' Swim and Dive Team Wrestling

Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity

Spring Baseball Boys' Golf Girls' Soccer Girls' Swim and Dive Team Boys' Tennis Boys' and Girls' Track and Field Boys' Volleyball Cheerleaders Wrestling Cheerleaders Dance Squad

Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity Junior Varsity, Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Varsity Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity Varsity Varsity

Kirkwood Activitv Bus Schedule Route Kirkwood Bus Number 15 (Laidlaw Transit): Leaves Kirkwood High School Essex Lot at 4:25p.m. R- Essex, L- Dougherty Ferry, L- Ballas, L Old Big Bend, L- Craig Drive, R- Rose Hill, L- Harrison, R- Woodbine, R- Fillmore, into Rose Hill, L- Kirkwood Rd., L- Big Bend, R- Milwaukee, L- Attucks, R- Orleans, R- New York, R- Milwaukee, R- Big Bend, L- Sappington, L- Manchester, L- Woodlawn, R- Scott, L- Leffingwell, L- Clark into Lot. KHS SOCIAL EVENTS Friendship Dance (Black Achievement). This dance is in conjunction with Webster Groves High School. The dance alternates between Kirkwood and Webster, depending on who hosts the Turkey Day Football Game. This year, since the game is at Kirkwood, the dance will be held at Webster on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Hatchet Hop (Student Council) honors the senior man and senior woman who have contributed the most to KHS. He is named "Hatchet Man" by the student body and she is named "Pioneer Queen". The Hatchet Man and the Pioneer Queen will be announced at the dance on Saturday, February 4, 2006. Junior-Senior Prom (Junior Class) honors as king and queen the senior girl and senior boy who have done the most for their class. They are decided upon through an election by the senior class. This dance is formal. The date this year is Saturday, May 13, 2006, and the location is to be decided. The following rules were developed by KHS students to insure every dance would be enjoyable and safe for every student.

a. Dances are a school function, ALL school rules apply. Chaperones will report any violations to a staff member. b. Chaperones have the right to ask any student his/her name and have the right to ask unruly and disruptive students

to leave without reimbursement. c. Only one guest (non-Kirkwood student) permitted per KHS student and the guest must be accompanied by a

Kirkwood student. Guests must have a Visitor Permission Form completed by the principal of their high school or their employer. If the guest is attending college the parents of the Kirkwood student may complete the visitor permission form for the guest.

d. Students who are suspended at the time of the dance may not attend. e. Students requiring transportation home must make advance arrangements for prompt departure at the end of the

function. Failure to do so may jeopardize future attendance for school-sponsored dances. f. Attire for dances should be appropriate and in good taste for a school function.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All outstanding debt to KHS and all detentions must be cleared prior to purchasing tickets for the Friendship Dance or Prom. ATLAS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS

(ATLAS) ALTERNATIVES TOWARD LEARNING & ACHIEVING SUCCESS (ATLAS PROGRAM) ATLAS is a voluntary program providing students with an opportunity to grow and achieve academic and personal success in an individualized setting. Students struggling academically for a variety of reasons are referred to the program by counselors and/or administrators. Interested students and their parents complete an ATLAS application, are placed on the wait list and prioritized as openings occur. ATLAS offers students small class sizes, individualized planning and support, and computer-based instruction. Students can earn credit in core subjects and work study. Classes meet Kirkwood District and Missouri state standards. The staff includes a Program Coordinator, four teachers (including one Special School District teacher), and an aide. During an intake meeting, students accepted into the program are given a personalized schedule addressing academic needs and goals. The regular ATLAS program consists of two three-hour sessions, with each session servicing 30-35 students. In addition to the regular ATLAS sessions, a Credit Recovery Program is offered Monday-Thursday from 2:35-4:00 p.m. for non ATLAS seniors and rising seniors deficient in graduation credits. Students are referred to this program by their counselors. Please refer questions regarding the ATLAS Program to Adele Hayes, Program Coordinator, at 213-6100 ex 1191. KHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT KHS Guidance Counselors, staff and resources are available to help you with:

Adjustment/transition to high school Course selection planning for high school years Achieving academic success in high school Career awareness and exploration College/post-high school planning Scholarships and Financial Aid Decision-making and coping skills Personal/interpersonal issues

Call the Guidance Activity Line (213-6100 ext. 1084), updated weekly, for general information and upcoming events. You may also visit our Web Page. A direct call to the Guidance Office (213-6118) is the quickest way to reach a counselor. Debbie Toney, Guidance Secretary, and Cheryl McClure, Guidance Aide, can answer questions, schedule appointments, connect parents with the counselor (or if unavailable, into voicemail), and insure students are connected with a counselor in emergency situations. Counselors work with students throughout the day by appointment, but are also available for "drop-in" assistance during contact period daily. The Guidance Hallway is a through hallway before school and at contact period only. The rest of the day, to protect students' privacy and counselors' efficiency, students must first stop at the Guidance Office to check counselor availability and/or make an appointment. The Guidance Activity Center is open to students. It is a career and college lab containing valuable resources such as computerized college and career exploration programs, college catalogs and videos, ACT/SAT prep programs and other college/career and personal development reference materials. It hosts student sessions with career speakers and college reps. These programs are publicized via bulletin boards, Guidance Activity Line and Web Page. Diane Wachter, Guidance Activity Center Secretary, is available to provide assistance and arrange student use of the center. Parents are welcome. For the college planning process, College counselors offer some Tuesday evening hours by appointment to accommodate working parents of senior and 2nd semester junior students.

ACADEMIC PERSONAL COUNSELORS

Julie Cervenka, 9th Grade Counselor, ext. 1046

Sophomore Career Symposium

Coordinator ACT, SAT Prep Classes

MAP Testing Coordinator

Peggy Sullivan Rosenthal, 10th Grade Counselor, ext. 1043

Department Chairperson Liaison to other departments Budget Coordinator Newsletters/Public Relations Coordinator Awards Ceremony Representative Military Liaison (enlisted)

Kim Sweesy, 11th Grade Counselor, ext. 1003

Co-Chairperson for Special Services Team

Win With Wellness Coordinator

Co-coordinator Peer Helpers Program

Drug Free Schools Representative

PSAT Testing Coordinator

Debbie Graves, 12th Grade Counselor, ext. 1042

Facilitator of Minority Achievement Programs

Co-Chairperson for Special Services Team

PLAN Testing Coordinator

Peggy FitzGibbon, ext. 1041 A-K 12th Grade, A-L 2nd Semester 11th Grade

College Selection/Application Process Advisor Creating College Letters of Recommendation Facilitator of College Scholarships/Financial Aid Programs ROTC, Military Academy Liaison MO Scholars Academy Program Coordinator

Mark Giesmann, M-Z, ext. 1040 L-Z 12th Grade, M-Z 2nd Semester 11th Grade

College Selection/Application Process Advisor Creating College Letters of Recommendation College Night/College Fair Coordinator College Board Liaison AP Test Coordinator

Tom Gaither-Ganim, ext. 1044 KHS Educational Support Counselor ESC District Supervisor Resource Referrals Counselor Providing Therapeutic Case Management Liaison with Family Court System Co-coordinator Peer Helpers Program Liaison for Hospice Volunteer Program

Peer Helpers is a training and service program to assist teens help their peers through listening and communication skills, conflict resolution and identification of problems requiring professional assistance. Trained peer helpers work with individual students and assist counselors and teachers with special programs throughout the school district. To arrange a meeting with a peer helper, contact Tom Gaither-Ganim or Kim Sweesy. The Special Services Team strives to identify and obtain support for students experiencing academic difficulty due to learning disabilities or other handicapping conditions, and offers help and support to students and families who might be experiencing difficulty related to problems of depression, drug/alcohol use, eating disorders, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Counselors, teachers, administrators, the school nurse, and parents refer students to the team. Academic/personal counselors gather and present relevant information and follow up on team recommendations. For more information, contact Deborah Graves or Kim Sweesy.

Support groups are offered for:

► Students striving to be drug/alcohol free (Crossroads) Teen parents (through Parents as Teachers)

► Contact your Guidance Counselor for more information.

KHS PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

Kirkwood High School encourages parent involvement. Our school community believes in the development of the whole student: academically, artistically, physically, and socially. Each area of student development is supported by a parent organization. The performing arts have support groups made up of parents, friends and community members. These groups help raise funds for and promote the performances of the students. The 22 sports are supplemented by the avid Pioneer fans through the Pioneer Boosters. Mothers' Club hosts many safe social gatherings for the students, while the Parent Network educates parents how to ensure safe socializing for their students. The PTO actively promotes academic achievement through recognition and communication between school and home.

Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is the communication link between the high school and the parents. A newsletter, "Pioneer Parent," is published bi-monthly. A comprehensive calendar is given with each $15.00 membership. The KHS PTO holds no fundraisers. Membership dues are used to host grade-level coffees, open house, conferences, a college information night, middle school information nights, academic awards assemblies, and teacher appreciation activities. PTO supports scholarship funds for KHS students. Monthly board meetings in the lecture hall are open to all parents to express views or concerns and to hear the principal report on what is happening in school, positive and negative. Contact Co-Presidents Karen and Webb Kane (822-9107) and Maureen Jennings (965-6553). Parent Network is an organization sponsored by PTO that creates an awareness of the social pressures that our teenagers face and strives to prevent potential problems through open communication with and support for our teens and each other. Parents join by signing the Network Pledge with their students. Parent Network also presents programs for PTO meetings and school assemblies. Contact Melissa Dillon (909-7019), Carol Frohlichstein (822-8887), or Cindy Berner (822-3865). Pioneer Boosters, Inc. (PBI) is a group of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends formed to help the Kirkwood High School athletic program. PBI believes athletics are a vital part of the high school experience, and is proud to supplement the school district in maintaining a quality athletic program at KHS. Kirkwood athletes do not have to pay a fee to participate. PBI obtains funds from concessions, membership fees, and advertising revenue generated by the Pioneer Pride sports program. Pocket schedules of upcoming athletic events are printed three times a year as a service and made available in the athletic office and the main office. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact the President of Pioneer Boosters, Kim Nyman (821-8415). The Production Company is the parents' and friends' organization for KH Players that meets monthly with Milt Zoth, drama teacher and director of the theatrical productions at KHS. The Production Company provides support for the productions in many ways: publicity and advertising, ticket sales, box office operations and concessions, as well as, financial support. Revenue for this organization comes from program backers. For information contact: Lauri Heitz (822-9731). Association for Instrumental Music Parents (A.I.M.) The mission of this organization is to assist and support the Kirkwood R - 7 School District in its efforts to develop instrumental music talent and excellence in performance. A.I.M. focuses community attention on instrumental performances and student accomplishments. A.I.M. support includes: hosting receptions for concerts, providing scholarships for summer music camps and All-State Orchestra/Band, funding for accompanists' fees for music competitions, recognition awards, an appreciation meal for R-7 music staff, supplementing instruments and equipment, sponsoring the A.I.M. Community Band and publishing a quarterly newsletter. Membership includes all parents of students in the district music program and patrons and businesses who join the membership fund drive. Additional funds come from hosting a booth at the GreenTree Festival. For further information, contact President Tom Bubb (965-5029). Mothers' Club: This organization's purpose is to provide a forum of communication for common concerns of parents and to provide services that are not the function of the administration. Some of the services provided are as follows: assisting with Beautification Days; selling pizzas to students participating in hall decorations before Turkey Day; providing refreshments at KHS sponsored dances; sponsoring the "Inside KHS Tours;" providing workers at Trivia Night at KHS; and providing the (drug and alcohol free) Senior Graduation and After-Prom parties.

The Mothers' Club opened The Pioneer Pride School Store in 1998. The mission of the KHS Mothers' Club school store is to provide a clearinghouse for fund-raising items sold by student organizations. In addition, the Mothers' Club will sell other merchandise and profits will be used for student scholarships and capital improvements to the high school. The store is not for profit and exists as a service to the students of Kirkwood High School. For further information call Becky Wood (821-5292) or Deb Majers (966-4928), Mothers' Club Co-Presidents, or leave a message at the store (213-6100 ext. 1616).

Kirkwood School District R-7 Notification of Media Coverage

Because of its excellent reputation and innovative programs, the Kirkwood School District is often the focus of media attention. Throughout the school year, reporters for television, radio, newspapers, or other media outlets may visit schools to cover stories as part of the local news or as features that highlight students, school activities and special events. In addition, the district's Office of Public Information also produces several publications which feature photographs and interviews with students and staff.

Educational Support Counselor Services

Our school’s Guidance Department is supported by an Educational Support Counselor (ESC). The ESC’s role is to assist the school counselor in providing emotional and behavioral support to students. The ESC is a Licensed Professional Counselor provided through a partnership between the Kirkwood School District and BJC Behavioral Health. Services include anger management training, social skills education, small group facilitation, one-on-one therapeutic support, resource referral and case management. ESC services are designed to be short-term support interventions; however, if on-going services or additional resources are recommended, you will be contacted. If you have any questions regarding the ESC program, please contact your school’s Guidance Department.

KIRKWOOD R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Student Discipline Policies

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT General Principles Kirkwood High School has a long history of excellence and tradition. Throughout the years Kirkwood has seen many outstanding individuals graduate and continue to do extraordinary things for society. As a student of Kirkwood High School, it is important for you to understand this rich history and uphold the high standards of the Kirkwood School District. Our goal is for you to be successful in all the areas of your high school experience. We believe that you are the greatest stakeholder in this vision, and, therefore, need to act responsibly and rise to the challenges set before you. By maintaining high personal standards, working hard, communicating openly with staff members and fellow students, and following the guidelines listed in the following section, you will increase your opportunities for success and continue the traditions of excellence at Kirkwood High School. There are seven principles that lay the foundation of the code of conduct at Kirkwood High School. If you act according to these guidelines and principles, you will increase your opportunities for personal success and fulfillment in your high school career. The seven principles are: Act responsibly in your education, decisions, words, and actions. Act in a way that best represents your school, parents, community, and self to promote a safe and healthy learning

environment. Be active in your school and community. Maintain and balance your academics, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement while always giving your

best effort. Support your fellow students and their activities. Respect cultural diversity, individuality, and the choices and rights of others. Demonstrate respect and consideration for school property, the property of others, and all people within Kirkwood High

School

EACH TEACHER ESTABLISHES THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR HIS OR HER CLASSROOM. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO OBSERVE THOSE RULES AND TO RESPOND PROMPTLY AND APPROPRIATELY TO THE DIRECTION OF YOUR TEACHER. REMEMBER. WE ARE ALL HERE FOR THE SAME PURPOSE, TO HELP ONE ANOTHER SUCCEED AND LEARN TO EACH PERSON'S GREATEST POTENTIAL- AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

DEFINITIONS OF CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT If you violate the rules of Kirkwood High School certain consequences will follow to help you make the decision to learn from your mistakes and change behavior that may be hindering your academic success. The specific consequences will be determined based on severity and/or frequency of the offense.

DETENTION The only activity permitted during detention is silent study. Students will receive greater consequences for talking, playing, or sleeping. Morning detention will be held from 7:10 - 7:40 a.m. Two morning detentions may be served for one single hour detention. Afternoon detention will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extended Detention will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. The only activity permitted at detention is silent study. Failure to attend detention may result in a Loss of Privileges and/or In-School Suspension. Work schedules and athletic practices and competitions will not excuse students from detention.

Loss of Privileges (LOP) As you advance through Kirkwood High School you may receive certain privileges - senior off-campus lunch, student parking, IP, early dismissal, open contact, full lunch period, etc. However, you may forfeit these privileges and be assigned to In-School Suspension if these privileges are abused. Failure to report to the designated location and at the designated time may result in an extended In-School Suspension or an Out of School Suspension. Seniors who engage in inappropriate behavior that endangers others or interrupts the educational process, or fail to serve all assigned consequences may lose their senior privileges such as Prom, lunch, Senior Party, and Graduation Exercises. Suspension In-School Suspension (ISS) The length of an in-school suspension may vary from one period to five school days. If you are given a full day of ISS, you must report to the designated location no later than 7:50 a.m. and remain there until the end of school at 2:50. This includes assemblies, pep rallies, etc. The SOLE activity permitted in ISS is silent study. All the provisions listed under "expectations for classroom behavior" apply to In-School Suspension. Failure to comply with these provisions may result in LOP, extended days in ISS, or Out of School Suspension. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Students may be suspended from school for serious or chronic infractions. The assistant principals or principal can assign suspension up to 10 days. Recommendations for suspensions over 10 days or expulsion will require a hearing with the superintendent or assistant superintendent. The principal and staff recognize that a modified approach may be necessary due to legal restrictions, age, disability, and understanding and maturity level of students. The following list of consequences represents guidelines for various infractions. For severe infractions, the principal may by-pass initial steps and impose a stronger consequence. Board Policy JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records, designates those specific actions committed by students, which must be reported to teachers, administrators and/or law enforcement officials as well as those actions which must be documented in a student's discipline record. OSS bars a student from participating in any and all activities of KHS or the Kirkwood R -7 School District, such as class, athletics (participation or as audience), dramatic events or concerts (participation or as audience), Junior/Senior Prom or other dances (at KHS or away), Graduation Exercises (participation or audience), or events at other Kirkwood schools, whether elementary or middle school. Further, during the time of a suspension, the student is not permitted on the Kirkwood High School campus or on any school district campus. Note that certain other metropolitan schools ask their students to obtain from the KHS administration notification that our students are in good standing before they will let them participate in their school dances and their prom. In addition, all MSHSAA sanctioned sports activities are closed to students on OSS from their own high school, regardless of which schools are participating in the athletic function. Attendance at such a function while on OSS will cause recommendation for increased OSS at KHS. Key to Guideline Abbreviation:

OSS Out-of-School Suspension DET Detention LOP Loss of Privileges ISS In-School Suspension

NOTE: Students receiving the services of Special School District or students eligible for special services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are to be disciplined in the same manner as their non-disabled peers, subject to the requirements of Board policy JGF. Board policy JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records, designates those specific actions committed by students, which must be reported to teachers, administrators and/or law enforcement officials as well as those actions which must be documented in a student's discipline record. A student who commits other acts of misconduct detrimental to the good order and discipline of the school; which are not covered in this handbook, or which vary from the offenses as listed in this book, will face disciplinary consequences to be determined by the appropriate professional staff member or Board of Education, including long term suspension or expulsion.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Listed below are behavior rule definitions and expectations that apply to all Kirkwood High School students in attendance at instructional and support programs as well as school-sponsored activities and events either on or off campus. Our behavior guidelines are categorized in regards to respect. All of these expectations and guidelines reinforce the seven principles at the foundation of the code of conduct. To have a great school, all students must recognize the role they play in creating an academic atmosphere as well as a safe and satisfying culture throughout Kirkwood High School. Understanding and meeting these expectations is one giant step to creating this culture of excellence.

I. Respect for Learning

Students are expected to:

A. Comply with all school and classroom rules and conduct themselves in an orderly manner. These rules apply in school buildings, on school grounds, and at recognized functions. Disciplinary guidelines may be applied to difficulties off school grounds which are prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the school or tend to impair the morale or good conduct of the students.

B. Be punctual and attend class everyday. C. Complete class work and homework assignments. Kirkwood High School's major purpose is to offer a

sound and exciting academic experience for students to become involved learners. Class work and homework are a vital part of this learning process.

D. Bring items that are appropriate for educational purpose. Radios, headsets, video cameras, CD

players, pagers, cell phones, dice, cards, water pistols, tobacco products, or any other item which may interfere with the educational process or may endanger the safety of another person are not to be used or visible during the school day. Inappropriate items will be confiscated and held in the grade level office for a minimum of two days.

E. Give all authorized medications to the school nurse with instructions for use.

F. Refrain from leaving campus at any time during the school day unless authorized. You may not

leave campus during the day without prior parental and administrative permission. After appropriate permission is obtained, you must sign out at your grade level office. Students are not permitted to be on the parking lot during school hours without administrative approval. Seniors at KHS are the only students who have the privilege of leaving campus during their lunch period. You are to present your ID to the walking counselor or administrator assigned to the lot before you may leave campus. (During inclement weather, the KHS administration may cancel that privilege without notice).

G. Be honest. Honesty and integrity are of the utmost importance in our school community. You will be

expected to deal honestly with all staff in your relationships and in your work ethic and discipline.

► Cheating and Plagiarism consists of: Copying homework from another student; using someone else's (classmate or published author) words without using quotation marks; using someone else's (classmate or published author) ideas without giving that person credit

II. Respect for Staff

Students are expected to:

A. Display Hall Passes and ID badges.

1. Hall Passes: Students are expected to have a hall pass whenever they leave a class, and produce the hall pass when asked by any KHS staff member. Please ask your teacher, counselor, administrator, or grade level secretary to give you a pass. Office assistants, students who are on IP, cadet teachers, and tech students must wear the appropriate badge around their neck to be allowed the privilege of being in the halls during classtime.

2. ID Badges: Students will be given one ID badge to start the school year and it must be worn at all times. ID badges must be worn chest-high with student’s photo being visible and on a school approved breakaway cord for safety. Identification badges may not be damaged, marked on, or changed in any manner, on either side of the ID. Only the current year ID may be worn. Students will receive one replacement ID free of charge if theirs is lost or damaged. If a student forgets their ID, they may wear a temporary ID for one day only, after which they must either get their one free replacement ID or purchase one for $5.00. Students who refuse to wear an ID will be in violation of the expectation which states that students will “follow the directive of any KHS staff member.”

B. Follow the directive of any KHS or Kirkwood R-7 District staff member. C. Respect adults in both manner and language. Any language directed toward a KHS staff member in a

loud manner or which is insulting or derogatory, or threatening in nature is prohibited. Any words considered to be of a cursing, swearing, or vulgar in nature directed toward a staff member are prohibited.

III. Respect for Institution

Students are expected to:

A. Keep the buildings, equipment and materials clean, and in good condition. Deposit trash in trash containers provided. Leave the table and floor areas of the cafeteria, commons, and hallways clean.

B. Respect the possessions of others and never take or use them without the owner's permission.

C. Take proper care of textbooks, equipment and lockers. Students shall not cause destruction,

defacement or damage to property. Students will be required to pay for damages and/or may be subject to legal prosecution.

D. Refrain from using any tobacco product in the building or on school grounds at any time. This

policy includes all school sponsored activities. KHS is a "smoke-free" campus for students and adults. KHS will cooperate fully with Kirkwood Police regarding the enforcement of Missouri state law which prohibits possession of smoking paraphernalia by minors, and smoking by students is subject to a minimum fine of $150.00.

IV. Respect for Self Students are expected to:

A. Dress appropriately for school. “Appropriateness” is defined by the school dress code. Dress Code

Student’s dress and appearance are required to be of such character as to not disrupt nor distract from the instructional procedures of the school day. Clothing must be clean and safe. Shoes must be worn at all times.

The following items should be kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Failure to do so will result in the item being confiscated.

• Apparel worn on head (sock hats, bandanas and headbands, hats, caps, hair rollers, hairnets, picks, combs, and plastic hair covering)

• Sunglasses and dark glasses unless prescription

• Chains used with wallets, keys, ect. or as a belt or decoration Dress and grooming will not disrupt the educational environment

1. All articles of clothing communicating profane or inappropriate language, violence, drugs or reference of sexual nature are forbidden.

2. Student apparel and grooming that are detrimental to health and safety, which are obscene, or create classroom and/or school disorder, are unacceptable.

3. See-through apparel will not be worn. 4. Appropriate and necessary undergarments must be worn and not shown. 5. Sagging pants are not acceptable. 6. Shorts for both males and females and skirts for females must reach mid thigh.

7. Muscle shirts and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Shoulders must be covered. No open back shirts.

8. Clothing must cover the upper (cleavage) and the low (midriff) torso. 9. No hats, headgear, hoods, sweatbands on campus during school hours. Exceptions will be

announced by the administration, due to inclement weather. 10. Students may not wear or carry bandanas. 11. Gang-related clothing is not acceptable. 12.

Students could be sent home for not complying with the KHS dress code. B. Operate their vehicles in a safe manner on the campus. Any type of driving which endangers the

safety of the driver or others is considered to be reckless driving. C. Leave campus promptly at 2:50 unless in a supervised activity.

D. Maintain high personal standards of behavior while on campus. Inappropriate displays of affection

are not acceptable. No student will possess, use, or be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, or controlled substances.

E. Be truthful when interacting with all faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Students shall not

lie in an official matter, or falsify school related materials by altering information such as dates, times, names forgery or impersonating others in phone calls.

F. Attend assigned detentions and other assigned consequences.

V. Respect for Others Students are expected to:

A. Walk in the hallways and refrain from pushing, shoving, blocking walkways, or causing disturbances.

B. Show respect for others, building, and grounds. Refrain from any behavior which could injure another

person. Do not bring items to school which could be deemed a weapon. Weapons in school - School Board Ruling, June 1995, JFCJ. The possession or use of a weapon, except where authorized by law, shall be prohibited in all school buildings, on or about school grounds, and at all school activities.

C. Refrain from making threats and harassing others. Every member of the school community is entitled

to attend school free from harassment, threats or fear. D. Resolve differences and conflicts in a peaceful manner. Fighting, defined as physical and/or verbal

abuse where all parties have contributed to the conflict, either verbally or physically, is prohibited. Students are expected to seek nonviolent means in solving disputes. If physical confrontation is anticipated, students are to seek assistance from an administrator, walking counselor, teacher, staff member or KHS peer helper immediately.

E. Respect for the possessions of others. Theft by acceptance, possession, purchase, taking and/or transfer

of property belonging to another is prohibited. Offenders are subject to legal prosecution.

F. Exhibit good character. Follow guidelines that prohibit sale, transfer or distribution of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, intoxicants or controlled substances. See KHS Chemical Abuse Guidelines in this book. See Board Policy JFCH-R.

G. Use of appropriate language at school. Obscenity, obscene gestures, swearing, cursing, whether verbal

or written, is considered inappropriate language.

H. Refrain from Hazing and Bullying. Hazing is defined as any action which intentionally creates mental or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment and is prohibited at Kirkwood High School. Hazing and Bullying School Board Policy, May 2004, JFCGF.

CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Levels categorize all infractions. The Attendance Guidelines and consequences stand alone in our discipline policy- Level I are teacher-centered infractions, while Levels II - V are referred to the grade level principal and are considered more severe infractions as the levels increase.

Level I - Requiring Teacher Intervention A. Preparation for class

1. Failure to bring necessary materials to class (books. paper. pencils, calculator. etc.) 2. Failure to do class work, assignments, project, etc. 3. Copying homework. 4. Failure to pay attention or participate appropriately.

Consequences:

First - Third offenses: 1. Private conference with student 2. Phone call or conference with parent 3. Home assignments monitored by parents (accountability sheets) 4. Assignment of a written plan of action (academic contract) 5. Before or after school detention with teacher 6. No credit for work completed (consequence for copying homework only) 7. Additional Offenses: A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office

B. Respect & Consideration: 1. Having inappropriate items in class/school. 2. Interrupting or interfering with the work of others (talking, pestering, etc.) 3. Making rude or disrespectful comments to other students 4. Minor inappropriate behavior toward teacher 5. Engaging in any other disrespectful or disruptive behaviors which are relatively minor in nature

Consequences: First -Third offenses:

1. Private conference with student 2. Phone call or conference with parents 3. Accountability sheets 4. Loss of privileges for a specific period of time 5. Assignment of a written plan of action (Behavioral contract) 6. Confiscation of inappropriate item

Additional Offenses: A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office

Level II - Requiring Administrative Intervention

A. Failing to attend a detention or disciplinary mandatory contact B. Forging or falsifying documents or notes C. Uncooperative behavior toward teacher D. Engaging in inappropriate behavior toward self or others E. Repeated classroom disruption F. Using profanity or vulgar language G. Spreading hurtful rumors H. Distribution of written materials or insignia which is obscene, insulting or harassing, distribution of non-

curricular materials without principal approval I. Inappropriate display of affection J. Misuse of ID

Consequences:

First offense: One to three hours of detention and/or LOP Second offense: Extended detention and/or up to four additional detentions Third offense: One to three days of ISS and/or LOP Fourth offense: Three to five days of ISS Additional offenses: Minimum three days OSS

Level III - Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention

A. Unauthorized possession of school materials B. Cheating or plagiarism C. Gambling or betting D. Using and/or possessing any tobacco products E. Possessing or using disruptive items F. Engaging in dangerous behavior toward self or others G. Scuffling or play-fighting H. Harassment/Hazing I. Defacing school property J. Failing to follow a staff member's directive K. Lying to a staff member L. Inappropriate use of district technology/student workstation M. Usage of gang signs, gestures, language N. Inciting a fight (automatic second offense) O. Reckless driving on school grounds or at school functions P. Repeated inappropriate behavior that other attempts have failed to correct

Consequences:

First offense: Two to four hours of detention and/or LOP and/or Extended Detention (no credit for assignment if cheating.

Second offense: One to three days of ISS Third offense: Three to five days of ISS Fourth offense: Minimum three days of OSS Additional offenses: Five, then seven, then ten days of OSS; Any ten day suspension will be referred to

the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.

Level IV - Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention

A. Possession or using fireworks/dangerous items B. Intimidation or extortion, threatening other students, engaging in threatening behavior C. Chronic disciplinary violations D. Indecent exposure, indecent act, or sexual harassment E. Fighting or joining into a fight F. Physical aggression/Physical hazing/bullying G. Engaging in vandalism H. Disrespect, defiance, or insubordination toward adults I. Obstructing or interfering with adults trying to reach a crisis situation J. Stealing or being in possession of another's property K. Damage to hardware (such as computers, telephones or video equipment) L. Inappropriate use of 911; Setting a false alarm or communicating a threat or false report for purpose of

frightening, disturbing, or causing the evacuation or closure of school. M. Inappropriate use or tampering with district technology/teacher workstation N. Being on campus or attending a school function while on Out-Of-School Suspension

Consequences:

First offense: OSS: up to ten days Second offense: OSS: five to ten days with a possible recommendation for up to I80-day suspension Additional offenses: OSS: ten days and a possible recommendation for up to 180-day suspension and a

possible recommendation for expulsion.

Level V - Inappropriate Behavior of the Utmost Severity Requiring Administrative Intervention

A. Threatening a staff member B. Assaulting a staff member C. Possessing or using a weapon D. Possessing, using, or being under the influence of drugs/chemicals or substances represented to be such

(see consequences in policy JFCH) E. Selling or distributing drugs/chemicals or substances represented to be such F. Presenting a threat to the lives of others or engaging in activities that mimic terrorism G. Assaulting another student

Consequences:

Out-of-school suspension for 10 days with a possible recommendation for up to 180 days suspension and a possible recommendation for expulsion and possibility of pressing charges with the police.

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES Employers, colleges and universities emphasize the importance of punctuality and attendance. Poor attendance is a primary cause of failure in higher education and career. Like other values, regular attendance is directly related to the critical character traits of responsibility and accountability that promote success in high school. Important work occurs in classes each day and the opportunity for teachers and students to interact is the basis for high academic achievement. The quality of these experiences cannot be duplicated Absences, whether excused or unexcused, affect academic performance and grades.

Excused Absences Illness of the pupil, serious family illness (not including baby-sitting younger siblings), death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointments that cannot be made during non-school hours, religious observances, and/or any absence, which has prior approval of the principal's office are excused absences. Students who will be absent for reasons other than those listed above must seek approval by calling at least 48 hours in advance. When it is necessary for a student to be absent from any class, a parent or guardian is expected to call the appropriate grade level office and follow the directions to report absence for each grade by noon on the day of the absence. If contact has not been made on the day of the absence, the absence is unexcused. Students who become ill during the school day are not to miss class without permission from the school nurse or administrator. Students must sign out with both the nurse and appropriate grade level office. IMPORTANT NOTE: A student reporting to school after 7:50 a.m. must sign in at the appropriate Grade Level Office. When a student is excused from school during the day, he/she is expected to sign out in the grade level office.

Tardies Any student who is not in class when the bell rings, is considered tardy. Tardiness to class will be handled by the individual teacher. After the first tardy, teachers may assign detentions with the teacher up to the 3rd tardy. Students who have more than 3 tardies will be referred to the grade level principal. For excessive tardiness, teachers and/or administrators will contact parents or guardians to set up a conference to discuss strategies for improving attendance. NOTE: Students who are late 5 minutes or less to any class, should report directly to class. If a student is more than 5 minutes late they must be given a pass from the appropriate grade level office.

1. Tardiness due to oversleeping or car problems will not be excused. 2. Tardies are considered on a semester basis; that is, your number of tardies in the first semester does not carry over

to the second semester. Consequences/Interventions

First to Third Offense(s) a. Conference with student and/or parent; call home to parent or guardian. b. Other consequences as outlined in teacher's classroom policies and procedures handout

Attendance/Tardies Violations Requiring Administrative Intervention

1. Repeated unexcused tardies to class (more than three per semester) Consequences: a. First to seventh referral one to three hours of detention b. Additional offenses ISS for up to three days until 2:50

2. Unexcused absence from class (one to two periods) Consequences: a. First offense two hours of detention b. Second and third offenses three hours of detention c. Fourth offense extended detention or four hours of detention d. Fifth offense ISS for one day e. Sixth offense up to three days ISS f. Additional offenses up to three days ISS, then five, then seven, then ten days of OSS.

Any ten day suspension may be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.

3. Leaving Campus Without Permission or being in an unauthorized area (lunch, illness, I.P., etc)

Consequences: a. First offense one hour of detention and/or one week LOP b. Second offense two hours of detention and/or LOP for two weeks c. Third offense extended detention or four hours of detention and/or four weeks of LOP d. Fourth and Fifth offenses LOP one quarter e. Sixth offense ISS up to three days and/or LOP one quarter f. Additional offenses up to three days OSS, then five, then seven, then ten days of OSS and LOP for a minimum of one quarter. Any ten day suspension may be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.

4. Truancy From School (three periods or more missed in one school day unexcused)

Consequences: a. First offense extended detention or four hours of detention b. Second offense one day of ISS c. Third offense up to three days of ISS d. Fourth offenses up to five days of ISS e. Additional offenses up to three days OSS, then five, then seven, then ten

days of OSS. Any ten day suspension may be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.

TOBACCO AND CHEMICAL ABUSE GUIDELINES Tobacco Kirkwood High School is a non-smoking campus. By state law, this includes all buildings inside. All areas outside, including the stadium, athletic fields, and parking lots have been designated smoke free by Kirkwood R-7 Board of Education policy. Regulations Regarding Teenage Use and Possession of Tobacco from the State of Missouri and the City Council of Kirkwood: Missouri Senate Bill One, Section 211.031, enables a municipality to write an ordinance or regulation prohibiting possession or use of any tobacco product for persons under 17 years of age. Kirkwood City Council Bill 8837 , Ordinance 8754 makes it an offense for minors, “a person under the age of eighteen,” to attempt to purchase or to possess tobacco products in the municipality of Kirkwood. By the above bill and ordinance, no student at Kirkwood High School under the age of 18 can legally be in possession of any tobacco product within the municipality of the city of Kirkwood. This includes all areas of the Kirkwood High School campus and the streets, sidewalks, land, etc., surrounding KHS. In keeping with the above state and municipal authority, the Kirkwood High School staff will require any minor KHS student who is seen with any tobacco product on the KHS grounds or on the streets, paths, or land adjacent to the KHS campus to give up that tobacco product and will in turn, give that tobacco product to a representative of the Kirkwood Police Department. A student shall not knowingly possess (includes-but not limited to-purse, wallets, lockers, desks, clothing), buy, sell, use, transmit, apply or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs of any kind, except as prescribed by a doctor and with the knowledge of KHS. In conjunction with our rules on drugs, no student is to carry more than $30 to school at anytime. This will help prevent stealing, loss, and possible drug sales. If your parent determines that you need more than $30 in your possession on campus, you may ask to have your money locked in the safe inside the main office. The rules on drugs are in effect during school or school-sponsored activities, on school grounds, on the school bus or bus stop, in transit to and from school, at any time when the school is being used by any school group, or off the school grounds at any school sponsored activity, function or event, such as another school campus or on a field trip. Use of a drug authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed physician shall not be considered a violation of this rule so long as a parent's statement or prescription label is presented to the school nurse. Such medication shall be kept in the security of the school nurse. For students returning from treatment for chemical dependency, every effort will be made by school personnel to provide a smooth transition, in terms of scheduling, make-up work, etc. This is coordinated by the student's counselor and/or grade level principal. In addition, such students will be required to participate in an established counselor-led support group, or to meet weekly with his/her counselor for a period of at least one semester. Disciplinary Procedures: FILE: JFCH-R Approved: 06/16/1997 Last Revised: 07/17/2000

STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE I. Use or Possession of Drugs, Alcohol or any Substance Represented to be Such

A. First Offense: Police notified; possible arrest; 10-day OSS, with a recommendation for an additional 170 days or until such as the student has complied with the following:

1. A conference between the principal, the student and his/her parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s). 2. Completion of a drug/alcohol evaluation by The Adolescent Assessment Agency, which has been

approved by the Board. 3. Full and good faith participation in the development of a mutual contract and prescriptive plan that is

based upon the evaluation recommendation, and a combined effort to eliminate drug and/or alcohol use. The plan may include:

a. Drug or alcohol education and/or treatment (including regular drug and alcohol testing), as recommended by the dependency evaluation.

b. Individual and/or family counseling. c. Participation by student's parents in parental education program. d. Compliance with certain agreed upon assertive parental measures including curfews, restrictions

on social life, blocks or nightly student time. e. Other measures as agreed upon by the family and administration including additional days of NC

4. Acceptance of responsibility by the student which is reflected in the student's attitude. 5. Full compliance with requirements of Municipal Court, Family Court, or sentencing and probation

requirements.

Behavior Consequences

Under the influence of drugs or alcohol Possession of drug paraphernalia Possession of any substance represented to be drugs or alcohol

First Offense: Health officials and parents notified; possible police notification; 10-day OSS with recommendation for up to an additional 170 days or until such as the student has complied with the requirements listed above as Section I-A.

Additional Offenses: Health officials and parents notified; possible police notification; 10-day OSS with recommendation for an additional 170 OSS including the requirements listed above as Section I-A and/or expulsion.

Possession of drugs or alcohol packaged in a manner or in a quantity intended for personal use. (School administration may seek law enforcement advisement in determining if the manner of a student's possession is intended for personal use or distribution). Using drugs or alcohol at school, on school property or at a school event.

First Offense: Police notified; possible arrest; parents notified; 10-day OSS with a recommendation for 10 additional days and the possible recommendation for up to an additional 160 days or until such as the student has complied with the requirements listed above as Section I –A.

Additional Offenses: Police notified; possible arrest; parents notified; 10-day OSS with recommendation for an additional 170 days OSS including the requirements listed above as Section I-A and/or expulsion.

Sale, transfer or distribution of drugs, alcohol or any substance represented to be such. Possession of drugs or alcohol packaged in a manner or in a quantity intended for distribution (School administration may seek law enforcement advisement in determining if the manner of a student's possession is intended for personal use or distribution)

First Offense: Police notified; possible arrest; parents notified; 10-day OSS with a recommendation for 170 additional days OSS including the requirements listed above as Section I-A, or expulsion.

Additional Offenses: Police notified; possible arrest; parents notified; 10-day OSS with recommendation for expulsion. Intent to sell, transfer or distribute drugs or alcohol, or substances represented to be such. (Intent includes the presence of drugs, typical drug packaging and/or money).

STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSSES The following disciplinary guidelines represent various infractions and their consequences. They represent the school district's position that our school busses are an extension of our school.

LEVEL I Misbehavior that causes distractions and annoyances and may impede orderly operation of the school bus. Infractions may include: 1. Failure to remain seated 2. Abuse of a bus pass 3. Bothering others 4. Loud or undue noise 5. Eating or drinking on the bus 6. Spitting on the bus 7. Other

Consequences may include: First Offense: Parent contacted, warning, after school detention. Second Offense: Parent contacted, one to three day suspension from bus, plus after school detention. Third Offense: Parent contacted, three to five day suspension from bus.

LEVEL II Misbehavior of sufficient frequency or seriousness to disrupt the normal operations of the school bus. Infractions may include: 1. Refusing to obey drivers 2. Use of profanity and/or obscene gestures 3. Throwing objects on bus 4. Sticking head or hands out of windows 5. Spitting out the window 6. Vandalism less than fifty dollars 7. Lighting matches, cigarette lighters, etc 8. Other

Consequences may include: First Offense: Parent contacted, one to three day suspension from bus. Second Offense: Parent contact, three to five-day suspension from bus. Third Offense: Parent contact, five to ten day suspension from bus and/or out-of-school suspension.

LEVEL III Misbehavior that poses a direct threat to safety and welfare to others Infractions: 1. Fighting 2. Smoking on bus 3. Throwing objects out of bus 4. Vandalism more than fifty dollars 5. Abusive language 6. Other

Consequences

First Offense: Parent contacted, three to five day suspension from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, possible police contact.

Second Offense: Parent contacted, five to ten day suspension from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, possible threatening the bus driver, police report.

Third Offense: Parent contacted, ten to thirty day suspension from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, police report.

LEVEL IV Misbehavior that is a direct threat to the safety and welfare of self and others and is a criminal offense under local, state and/or federal law. Infractions: 1. Possession/use of alcohol or drugs 2. Possession of a weapon 3. Physical assault causing injury 4. Igniting a fire 5. Other

Consequences: First Offense: Parent contacted, 10 day out -of-school suspension, referral to superintendent for 180 days out-of school suspension or expulsion from school, police report.

Repeated Offense: Parent contacted, 10 days out-of-school suspension, referral to superintendent for 180 days out-of school suspension or expulsion from school, police report.

It is recognized that modified approaches may be necessary due to legal restrictions, age, understanding and maturity level of students. For chronic or severe infractions, the principal may by-pass initial steps and impose stronger consequences. Short-term suspension from the school bus may range from 1 to 20 days. Long-term suspension from the school bus may range from 20 to 180 days. The number of days of out-of-school suspension will be determined by the building principal or assistant principal based on any prior infractions that may have occurred on the school campus.

FILE: JGE CRITICAL

DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

A student with a disability is a student identified as a "child with a disability” under the eligibility criteria of state regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended, or as a person with a qualifying disability for the purpose of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The district holds the welfare and safety of all persons in the district in highest regard. Students with disabilities who violate the school district's discipline code will be disciplined in accordance with the district's normal discipline code, subject to the modifications of the normal discipline implementation process mandated by law.

Due Process

Due process procedures, applicable to suspension, removal or expulsion of students from public schools under state law, shall be afforded in accordance with policy JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion. Regular pre-discipline "due process" should not be confused with the "due process hearing" appeal process under the IDEA. When an incident of behavior is found to be unrelated to a disability by an IEP or Section 504 team, that question will be taken as settled for the purpose of the normal disciplinary hearing process.

Discipline of a "Child with a Disability" Receiving Special Educational Services

The term "child with a disability" means a student eligible for special education and related services under Part B of the IDEA as implemented under state law. Special extra procedures are required by law in order to implement the district's disciplinary policies as fully as possible for a "child with a disability," and these are summarized below. Note that these summaries are for informational purposes only. The district's official policy on IDEA discipline procedures is to use whatever lawful special methods best serve the ultimate purpose of implementing the general discipline code as fully and equally as possible. Consult the IDEA, IDEA regulations, and State and Local Plans for IDEA for details of the following procedures:

1. Discipline Code calls for short-term suspensions, placement in an appropriate interim

alternative educational setting, or placement in another setting, for ten (10) school days or less per occurrence.

► Such removals may be applied in the same manner such removals are applied to

all students under the discipline policy. When such absences aggregate to 11 or more days, the child with a disability is provided some educational services even if regular education students would not be provided educational services during such a removal. If such a short-term removal or suspension would cause a "change of placement" to occur under the factors outlined by law, the removal should be handled as a "long-term suspension."

2. Discipline Code calls for long-term suspension or expulsion. ► If a child's IEP team determines that conduct in violation of the regular discipline

code is unrelated to the disability, the district may implement suspensions in excess of ten (10) consecutive school days, a suspension of shorter length where a pattern of suspension constituting a "change in placement" is thereby created, and even an expulsion. The law calls for the continuation of some services during the long-term suspension or expulsion. If doing so would not itself create a "change of placement," a short-term suspension may be implemented to give the IEP team time to complete its duties.

3. Special Rule: 45 calendar day removals ► For possession of weapons defined in 18 U.S.C. § 930, or use, possession, sale,

or solicitation of a sale of certain drugs identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act, a removal of up to 45

calendar days in an appropriate interim alternative educational setting may be ordered. This may be used in conjunction with the short- and long-term suspension or expulsion provisions.

► The district may seek a removal of a dangerous or violent student to a 45 calendar

day alternative educational placement through a hearing officer appointed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Pursuit of this option does not replace or prevent the implementation of short- and/or long-term suspensions or expulsion when the discipline policy calls for that consequence and, if a change of placement would occur as a result, the behavior is not a manifestation of the disability.

4. Court Injunction ► The district may seek a court injunction ordering removal or a changed placement

of a dangerous or violent student.

Students Not Yet Identified as Disabled

A student who qualifies as a child with a disability but has not been identified as a child with a disability may be subjected to the same disciplinary measures applied to students without disabilities if the district did not have knowledge of the disability.

Students with Disabilities Not Eligible under IDEA

This section summarizes the procedural rules for students who have disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but do not require special educational services as a "child with a disability" under Part B of the IDEA.

The expulsion of such a student, the exclusion of the student for an indefinite period, or the exclusion of the student for more than ten (10) consecutive school days constitutes a "significant change in placement." A series of suspensions each of which is ten (10) or fewer days in duration, but that creates a pattern of exclusions, may also constitute a "significant change in placement." Before implementing a suspension or expulsion that constitutes a significant change in the placement of a student with a disability, a school district must conduct a re-evaluation of the student to determine whether the misconduct in question is caused by the student's disability and, if so, whether the student's current educational placement is appropriate. If it is determined that the misconduct is not caused by the child's disability, the child may be excluded from school in the same manner as are similarly situated children who do not have disabilities.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for

related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 12/04/1995 Last Revised: 06/19/2000 Cross Refs: IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities Legal Refs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.

34 C.F.R. Part 300 § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794; 34 CFR Part 104 §§ 160.261, 162.680, .955 - .963, 167.161 - 171, RSMo 21 U.S.C. § 812(c); 18 U.S.C. § 930 Honig v. Doe, 108 S.Ct. 592 (1988) Light v. Parkway C-2 School District, 41 F.3d 1223 (8th Cir. 1994) Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. 28 C.F.R. Part 35

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

FILE: JFCC CRITICAL

STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Students, parents/guardians, bus drivers and school officials must work together to provide for the safe transportation of students. The school buses, bus stops, and all other forms of transportation provided by the district or provided incidental to a school activity are considered school property. Students are subject to district authority and discipline while waiting for, entering and riding district transportation. The superintendent or designee will create and enforce administrative procedures detailing the conduct expected of students and will make that information available to students and parents.

Riding a school bus is a privilege that the school can revoke for failure to observe the procedures as outlined. If a student fails to observe the procedures established by the Board of Education for safe conduct of all passengers on the bus, the school will take disciplinary actions. Students with disabilities will be disciplined in accordance with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or applicable law. The bus driver or other authorized personnel shall report all misbehavior or dangerous situations to the principal as soon as possible. The nature and severity of punishment and the availability of less severe but equally effective means of discipline will be considered when determining the action to be taken. A student who repeatedly fails to follow bus rules will face progressively more severe consequences with the maximum consequence being exclusion from riding the school bus and suspension/expulsion from school.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 12/04/1995 Last Revised: 10/07/2002

Cross Refs: EEA, Student Transportation Services

JG, Student Discipline

JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records

Legal Refs: §§ 160.261, 571.030, RSMo.

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.

34 C.F.R. Part 300

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

FILE: JFCH CRITICAL

STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE

The Kirkwood School District R-VII is concerned with the health, welfare and safety of the students. Therefore, use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession or being under the influence of unauthorized prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotic substances, unauthorized inhalants, controlled substances, illegal drugs, counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances is prohibited on any school property, in any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities. This prohibition also applies to any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district. The use, sale, transfer or possession of drug-related paraphernalia is also prohibited.

For the purpose of this policy a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance, counterfeit substance or imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, Section 195.010, RSMo., and in schedules I, II, III, IV and V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812(c).

Students may only be in possession of prescription or nonprescription medication as detailed in Board policy JHCD.

The school administration or teachers shall have the right to conduct searches, which are reasonable in scope, of persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy. Such searches shall be conducted in accordance with Board policy JFG.

Any student who, after given an opportunity to present his or her version of the incident, is found by the administration and/or staff to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline as provided in the district's discipline policy, and referral for prosecution. Strict compliance is mandatory. The principal shall immediately report all incidents involving a controlled substance to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and the superintendent. All controlled substances shall be turned over to the local law enforcement agency.

Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 12/04/1995 Last Revised: 08/18/2003

Cross Refs: GBEBA, Drug-Free Workplace

IGAEA, Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

JFG, Interrogations, Interviews and Searches

JG, Student Discipline

JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion

JGE, Discipline of Students with Disabilities

JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records

JHCD, Administration of Medications to Students

Legal Refs: §§ 167.115, .117, .161,.171, 195.010, 578.250 - .265, RSMo

Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.

34 C.F.R. § 300.520

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 107-110

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

FILE: JFCJ

CRITICAL

WEAPONS IN SCHOOL

The Board recognizes the importance of preserving a safe educational environment for students, employees and patrons of the district. In order to maintain the safety of the educational community, the district will strictly enforce the necessary disciplinary consequences resulting from the use or possession of weapons on school property. No student may possess a weapon on school property at any time, except as specifically authorized during a school-sponsored or school-sanctioned activity (i.e., theater production, historical display). School-sanctioned use requires that firearms be non-functional and other weapons be modified to reduce the risk of injury.

School property is defined as: Property utilized, supervised, rented, leased, or controlled by the school district including but not limited to school playgrounds, parking lots and school buses, and any property on which any school activity takes place.

A weapon is defined to mean one or more of the following:

1. A firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921.

2. A blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife (blade of 4 inches or more), knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade knife, as these terms are defined in § 571.010, RSMo.

3. A dangerous weapon as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).

4. All knives and any other instrument or device used or designed to be used to threaten or assault, whether for attack or defense.

5. Any object designed to look like or imitate a device as described in 1-4.

Pursuant to the Missouri Safe Schools Act and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, any student who brings or possesses a weapon as defined in#1 or #2 above on school property or at any school activity will be suspended from school for at least one (1) calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. The suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the superintendent to the Board of Education.

Students who bring or possess weapons as defined in #3, #4 and #5 and not otherwise included in #1 and #2, will also be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities.

Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.

This policy will be submitted annually to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education along with a report indicating any suspensions or expulsions resulting from the possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921. The report will include the name of the school in which the incidents occurred, the number of students suspended or expelled and the types of weapons involved.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 12/04/1995 Last Revised: 07/23/2001

Cross Refs: ECA, Building and Grounds Security

JG, Student Discipline

JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion

JGE, Discipline of Students with Disabilities

Legal Refs: §§ 160.261, 571.010, .030, RSMo

18 U.S.C. § 921

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.

FILE: JFCF BASIC

HAZING AND BULLYING

General

The Kirkwood R-VII School District prohibits all forms of hazing, bullying and student intimidation. Students participating in or encouraging inappropriate conduct will be disciplined in accordance with JG-R. Such discipline may include, but is not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and removal from participation in activities. Students who have been subjected to hazing or bullying are instructed to promptly report such incidents to a school official.

In addition, district staff, coaches, sponsors and volunteers shall not permit, condone or tolerate any form of hazing or bullying or plan, direct, encourage, assist, engage or participate in any activity that involves hazing or bullying. District staff will report incidents of hazing and bullying to the building principal. The principal shall promptly investigate all complaints of hazing and bullying and shall administer appropriate discipline to all individuals who violate this policy. District staff who violate this policy may be disciplined or terminated.

The district shall annually inform students, parents, district staff and volunteers that hazing and bullying is prohibited. This notification may occur through the distribution of the written policy, publication in handbooks, presentations at assemblies or verbal instructions by the coach or sponsor at the start of the season or program.

Definitions

Hazing -- For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as any activity, on or off school grounds, that a reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or school-sponsored activity.

Hazing may include those actions that subject a student to extreme mental stress including, but not limited to, sleep deprivation, physical confinement, forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment or criminal activity, or other stress-inducing activities. Hazing may also include, but is not limited to: acts of physical brutality; whipping; beating; branding; exposing to the elements; forcing consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance; forcing inhalation or ingestion of tobacco products; or any other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety of an individual.

Hazing may occur even when all students involved are willing participants. Hazing does not occur when a student is required to audition or try out for an organization when the criteria are reasonable, approved by the district and legitimately related to the purpose of the organization.

Bullying -- For purposes of this policy, bullying is defined as repeated and systematic intimidation, harassment and attacks on a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, racial slurs, threats, extortion or theft, damaging property, or exclusion from a peer group.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 04/19/2004

Cross Refs: AC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment

GCPD, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members

GDPD, Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members

IGD, District-Sponsored Extracurricular Activities

IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

KIRKWOOD R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Information

Kirkwood School District R-7 Excellence in Education Since 1865

BOARD OF , .

EDUCATION

11289 Manchester Road

Kirkwood MO 63122-1197

Phone: 314-213-6100. Fax 314-984-0002

Web: www.kirkwood.k12.mo.us 2005-2006

As elected representatives of the citizens of the Kirkwood School District R-7, the Board of Education serves as the governing body for the community's

public school system. The seven-member school board approves district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget, and

determines the tax rate. School board elections are conducted annually in April. In accordance with state law and district policy, a school board election is

not held if the number of candidates who file is equal to the number of positions to be filled by the election. Board members serve three-year, over-

lapping terms and receive no salary. Although individual members may hold different viewpoints, the Kirkwood Board of Education is united in its

commitment to serving children.

Member Term(April) Home Address Home Phone

Mr. John Glunt, President email: jglunt5@aol.com

2003-2006 1639 Forest Aire Dr. 63131 966-6629

Mr. Matt Cottler, Vice President email: mrckirkwood@aol.com

2005-2006 735 N. Kirkwood Rd. 63122 821-9097

Ms. Kathy Harris, Secretary email: kharrismo@sbcglobal.net

2004-2007 326 McCullough Ave. 63122 965-7451

Mrs. Angie Bay, Director email: angelabay@charter.net

2004-2007 122150 Belle Meade Rd, 63131 984-0582

Mr. Ben Clark. Director email: jclark@senniger.com

2003-2006 312 Weston Oaks Court 63122 965-1853

Mrs. Ruth Jayne, Director email: ruthjayne@swbell.net

2005-2008 947 Cleveland Ave. 63122 966-8299

Mr. Scott Stream,Director Email: sstream@stitzinsurance.com

2005-2008 716 Dougherty Place 63122 831-5277

MEETINGS

Kirkwood School District residents are welcome to attend regular Board of Education meetings which are open to the public and held in the district's Administrative Services Center (ASC), 11289 Manchester Rd. Regular meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are generally scheduled on the first and third Mondays of each month during the school year and once a month during the summer. The Board of Education may also conduct executive session meetings which are closed to the public in compliance with Missouri "Sunshine Laws." Closed meetings are usually restricted to student, personnel, property, or legal matters. Occasionally special meetings or board workshops are held in public view at times other than the regularly scheduled meetings. AGENDA

Agendas for the regular meetings are prepared by the superintendent of schools in consultation with the president of the school board. Copies for the public are available in the Office of Public Information at the the district’s central office (ASC) and at the meetings. Agendas are also available on the district’s website (www.kirkwood.k12.mo.us). After board approval, copies of theminutes of each board meeting are available in the Office of the Superintendent and, the Kirkwood Public Library and on the district’s website. ADDRESSING THE BOARD

Time is allowed at the start of each regular meeting for the public to address the board on specific agenda items or to comment on non-agenda items. Because board meetings are formal meetings held in public view, rules of order are followed and time restrictions are placed on discussions. The president of the board is responsible for managing the time allowed for public discussion, the appropriateness of the subject, and the amount of time allowed individual speakers. Residents who wish to make public comment are asked to complete a “Request to Address the Board" card available at the meeting and to present it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. Speakers are also asked to provide copies of their written remarks for distribution to board members and the administration. In general, the Board of Education does not act immediately upon requests put before it from the floor. Often such matters are referred to the superintendent for study and appropriate follow-up. CONTACTING BOARD MEMBERS

To express their views in less formal settings. Kirkwood School District residents are welcome to contact board members by mail in care of the district offices, 11289 Manchester Rd.. Kirkwood 63122-1197. Board members are also agreeable to accepting correspondence at their homes either by regular mail or e-mail.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS in the

KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Kirkwood School District is committed to working with parents to meet the educational needs of all of our students. A variety of special services are available in our schools to assist students whose educational needs require supports beyond what is typically provided within the general classroom. These services include: supplementary reading interventions for students experiencing difficulties with reading and writing skills; special education services or Section 504 accommodations for students with disabilities; gifted education/supports for students identified as having highly advanced learning capabilities through our REACH program (grades K-8); language assistance/interventions for students who have limited English language skills; one-on-one mentoring for students who benefit from working with a caring adult role model at school. In addition, our Collaborative School offers an alternative educational environment for students in grades 6-12 who have not been successful in our general education programs. Should your child require special assistance, his or her classroom teacher is the first person you should contact for guidance on how we can best work together to support your child’s educational needs. Other key building staff include your child’s counselor, school nurse, principal and assistant principal. If your child is already participating in a special program, or if you believe your child may be in need of special services, you may wish to contact the special programs teacher in your child’s school for assistance. Other district staff who are available to assist you when your child has special needs include the following:

Special Program/Service District Contact Phone Special Education Dr. Thurma DeLoach 314-213-6106 Section 504 Accommodations Kirkwood School District: Executive Director of Special Programs Gifted Education - REACH deloact@gw.kirkwood.K12.mo.us Reading and Literary Programs Alternative Education/ Collaborative School Special Education Melissa Sandbothe 314-213-6136 x 3601 Kirkwood School District: Coordinator Early Childhood Special Education sandbom@gw.kirkwood.K12.mo.us Carolyn Marren 314-213-6100 x 1422

Special Education Building Coordinator for Kirkwood High School, North Middle, Nipher Middle Schools

Angie O’Brien 314-213-6100 x 6302 Special Education Building Coordinator for Keysor, North Glendale, Robinson, Tillman and Westchester Elementary Schools Mary Ann Tietjens 314-989-8477 Special School District: Executive Director South Region Jeff Wood 314-989-7118 Special School District: Transportation Director Reading and Literary Heidi Ford 314-213-6100 x 3924 Programs Elementary Communication Arts Facilitator K-12 Reading Interventions fordhei@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us Sherri Kulpa 314-213-6100 x 3927 Secondary Communication Arts Facilitator kulpash@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us English as a Second Language Amy Stephens - District ESL Teacher 314-213-6100 x 1125 stephea@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us Community Mentors/ Wendy Tillmon - Coordinator 314-213-6100 x 5114 Service Learning Tillmow@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Kirkwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) was developed to provide professional and supportive connections among parents and school staff who share an interest in promoting the education of children with disabilities. Kirkwood’s District-Level PAC meets several times each year to share information and seek input from parents on district planning for special education and related supports for students. These meetings are open to everyone and are announced in the Parent Handbook and Buzz book each year. If you would like to be on the mailing list for meeting reminders, contact Stella Luedde, Executive Secretary for Special Programs at 314-213-6106 with your home or e-mail address. The following Parent Advisory Council calendar has been established for the 2005/2006 school year:

Date Time Location Topic Thursday, October 6, 2005 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ASC Board Room Supporting siblings of children with disabilities Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ASC Board Room Exploring summer activities for children & youth with special needs In cases of inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. Please call Stella Luedde at 314-213-6106 if you are uncertain. School-Based Parent Supports In addition to district-level PAC workshops and discussions, school-based supports are offered through the volunteer efforts of parents of children with disabilities. Each school has a team of parent volunteers who provide a variety of activities designed to assist and support families in parenting children with special needs. These supports and activities typically include:

� parent coffees with school and special education staff several times each year � school-based disability awareness events for students planned in collaboration with school staff � Parent to Parent Support Connections (upon individual parental request) � School PAC participation in the School PTO and other school-based parent involvement activities

School-Level Parent Advisory Contacts for 2005/06:

Keysor Tillman North Middle School Jama Anthony-Petter Sharon Meyers Betsy Collen 314-822-7562 314-909-1545 314-909-6808 Steve Fuller Theresa Waigand Jen Sandefur 314-965-2733 314-909-0851 314-965-9095 North Glendale Westchester Kirkwood High School Carol Doelling Jane Concagh Ellen Stream 314-935-4245 314-835-1983 314-822-0556 Tami Watson Judy Niehaus 314-965-3397 314-821-7113 Laurie Peick 314-364-4597 Robinson Kirkwood Early Childhood Lisa Beck Meghan Stewart 314-821-2741 314-965-6525

KIRKWOOD R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Required Parental

Notifications and Policies

PUBLIC NOTICE All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Kirkwood School District, in partnership with the Special School District of St. Louis County, assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay. The Kirkwood School District through its Early Childhood Special Education Program, assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps Program. The Kirkwood School District in partnership with the Special School District of St. Louis County, assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Kirkwood School District (ages 3-5) and the Special School District of St. Louis County (ages 5-21) has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This Plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This Plan is available for public review during regular school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. Local school districts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty-one (21) that reside in the district. This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential and must include: name of the child; parent/legal guardian’s name/address; birth date and age of the child; the child’s disability; and the services provided to the child. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability that is not attending the public school, please contact Dr. Thurma DeLoach or the Special School District of St. Louis County. This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

Revised: May, 2003

August 20, 2005 Dear R-7 Parent/Guardian, As we begin this new school year, I am writing to share with you the specific expectations for reading achievement established by Senate Bill 319 for all children in Missouri. Students in grades three through six are affected by this law in the following ways: Third Graders

• The reading level of students must be determined before the end of their third grade year.

Fourth Graders

• An additional 30 hours of reading instruction must be offered outside of the regular school day to all fourth grade students reading more that one year below grade level. These students may be required to attend summer school.

• Students reading more than one year below grade level at the end of grade four will be required to attend summer school. If, by the end of summer school, they are still reading more than a year below grade level, they must be retained in the fourth grade and continue to receive additional reading instruction.

Fifth and Sixth Graders

• Fifth and sixth grade students reading more than one year below grade level must:

1) Be tested annually 2) Have a reading intervention plan, and 3) May be required to attend summer school

• If, by the end of sixth grade, a student is still reading more than one year below grade level, the law requires that this information be recorded in the student’s permanent record file for as long as the student reads below grade level.

Students who are exempt from Senate Bill 319 requirements:

• Students with disabilities receiving IEP based special education services;

• Students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans which specifically address reading;

• Students with Limited English Proficiency;

• Students whose cognitive ability appears to limit reading development.

The Kirkwood R-7 School District is committed to strong reading achievement on the part of all students. We are proud that most of our students score well on the reading portion of the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP test) as compared to other students in the state. It is also true that some students have not yet achieved the expected levels of reading achievement we seek for all. Therefore, we are committed to offering reading intervention services for all students, including those who are exempt from Senate Bill 319 requirements. In response to Senate Bill 319, the staff of Kirkwood R-7 School District will:

• Determine the reading levels of all students during the first quarter of each school year using a variety of reading assessments.

• Notify parents by the end of the first quarter if their child is identified as a below grade level reader.

• Develop an appropriate reading intervention plan for every below grade level reader and provide research-based and meaningful reading instruction.

• Monitor the reading progress of all students and keep parents informed about their child’s development of reading skills.

If your child’s instructional reading level is assessed to be more than one year below grade level, the literacy specialist or special education teacher will notify you of the recommended reading intervention services. Specific information about your child’s reading achievement will be shared with you during parent conferences in November. Thank you for your on-going support as we work to provide the best for every R-7 student. Sincerely, Deborah S. Holmes, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction

KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT Excellence in Education Since 1865

11289 Manchester Road

Kirkwood, MO 63122

314-213-6100 ▪ FAX 314-984-0002

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Required Parental Notifications

Our district is required to inform you of certain information that according to The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), you have the right to know. Upon your request for information about a teacher's certification, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information: ► Whether the teacher has met state certification criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the

teacher provides instruction. ► Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state

qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived. ► Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications ► What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the

teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification. In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent ► Information on the achievement level of their child in each of the state academic assessments as required

under (NCLB); and ► Timely notice that the parent's child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive

weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified. Please contact your child's principal should you want to request this information.

Annual Notification/Student Records The protection of student rights has always been a top priority of the Kirkwood School District. This document is distributed annually to all parents and students in order to comply with state and federal requirements to notify the parents/guardians and eligible students of their rights with respect to the student’s educational records. In general, a student’s educational record includes any information maintained by the school district, which contains information directly related to a student. A major exception would be a personal record kept by a staff member if it is kept in the sole possession of the maker of the record and is not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies, as precisely as possible, the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible

student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading or in violation of the student’s privacy. They should write the principal or appropriate official, clearly identify the part of the record they want to change and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

3. The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the

student’s education records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member; a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task; or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another student district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures

by the school with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is the Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.

5. Directory Information may be released by school officials. This includes print and electronic

publications of the school district that, if disclosed, would not be considered as determined by the Kirkwood School District as harmful or an invasion of privacy. This information may be released without prior written consent to parent and student organizations for marketing purposes, such as for “buzz” books produced in the fall, and to outside organizations including,

but not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks in the spring. In addition two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. Such information is also considered a “public record” which must be released upon demand to any person who requests it, under the Missouri Sunshine Law. If a parent, guardian, person acting as a student’s parent in absence of a parent or guardian, or the student (if 18 or older), does not want the district to release the information listed below, they must notify the district in writing within 10 days of receiving this notification of the information they do not want released. The following “Directory Information” may be released without obtaining parental consent:

Student’s name, parent’s name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, date and place of birth, grade level, major field of study, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, photographs, weight and height of members of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors, awards received, most recent previous school attended.

The district has determined that the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) and its officers, employees and agents are school officials with legitimate educational interests because they act for and on behalf of the district with respect to transfer students and the transfer program, and because they seek to advance the interest of both. A transfer student’s attendance records and other educational records relevant to the student’s participation in the program or to the program itself may accordingly be disclosed to VICC without obtaining written consent from the parent/guardian or eligible student.

The Executive Director of Student Services has district-wide responsibility for student educational records and, as such, is the custodian of the records. Anyone having questions regarding school policy relating to student records is welcome to contact the Executive Director of Student Services at: Address: 11289 Manchester Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone: 314-213-6105 E-mail: Washins@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us.

Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

(PPRA) PPRA affords parents and students who are 18 or emancipated minors (“eligible student”) certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:

• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education.

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of – 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of

attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and

3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use – 1. Protected information surveys of students; 2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above

marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

The Kirkwood School District R-7 developed policies regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The district will notify parents and eligible students of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. The district will also notify parents and eligible students, at least annually at the start of each school year of the specific or approximate dates of the following activities and provide an opportunity to opt a student out of participating in:

• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.

• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above. Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

FILE: AC CRITICAL

NONDISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT

The Board of Education believes in the right of every student to receive equal opportunities in all educational programs and activities conducted by the school district. The Board also believes in the right of every qualified individual to expect fair and equal treatment both as an applicant for employment and as an employee.

It is the policy of the Board to accord equal consideration and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, gender, age, disabling conditions or organizational memberships. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning the staff, the students, the public, the educational programs and services of the district and individuals with whom the Board does business.

A. Anti-Discrimination Law Compliance

As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against, engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Marital, maternal or paternal status shall not affect the rights and privileges of district students to receive an education. Those students are eligible to participate in all activities and receive all honors the same as any other students enrolled in the school district.

B. Collateral Prohibitions

As part of this obligation, the Board is also prohibited from, and declares a policy against:

(1) Retaliatory actions based on making complaints of prohibited discrimination or participation in an investigation, formal proceeding or informal resolution concerning prohibited discrimination;

(2)Aiding, abetting, inciting, compelling or coercing discrimination; and

(3) Discrimination against any person because of such person’s association with a person protected from discrimination due to one or more of the above-stated characteristics.

In order to avoid any issue of sexual harassment, discrimination or inappropriate behavior, no employee of Kirkwood School District may date or become romantically involved with any student. The terms "date" and "romantically involved" will be given the widest possible interpretation.

C. Compliance Officer Appointment

To ensure that these obligations are met, the Board designates the following individual to

act as the district’s nondiscrimination laws compliance coordinator, who shall also be the appointee for all laws specifically mandating such an appointment, and who shall have the duty of keeping the superintendent informed of the state of compliance with this policy districtwide:

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Kirkwood School District R-VII

11289 Manchester Rd.

Kirkwood, MO 63122-1122

Phone: 314-213-6100; Fax: 314-213-6190

D. Reporting and Complaint

Complaints and reports regarding discharge of the duties summarized in this policy should be addressed to the compliance coordinator. Any employee of the district or member of the Board of Education who becomes apprised of a possible violation of this policy must report the matter to the coordinator. In the event the compliance coordinator is the subject of a report that would otherwise be made to the compliance coordinator, reports should instead be directed to the superintendent, who will assume the coordinator’s duties for the purpose of that complaint.

E. Grievance Procedure and Resolution of Complaints

The administration will establish an effective grievance procedure and take any other actions necessary to carry out this policy, with due regard for the substantive and procedural rights of all parties concerned.

F. Confidentiality and Records

To the extent permitted by law, any public record held by this school district that is generated or received pursuant to this policy shall be closed and available only to the Board acting as a quorum, a committee appointed by the Board to carry out this policy on a permanent or ad hoc basis, the compliance coordinator and other administrators whose duties require access to the record in order to carry out this policy. Such persons may share access, on an individual basis, to such records with complainants or participants in a grievance or other resolution, only to the extent such disclosure promotes the purposes of this policy and is not prohibited by FERPA or any other law. Certain other limited disclosures may be required when material in the records is integral to an action affecting a constitutionally recognized property or liberty interest.

G. Public Notice and Dissemination

A copy of this policy will be posted in a public area of each building used for instruction and/or administrative offices. A copy of this policy will also be distributed annually to employees, parents or guardians, and students. The administration is directed to further publicize this policy and provide for such training or instruction as necessary to ensure districtwide compliance with anti-discrimination laws, including instruction in recognizing behavior indicative of a violation of this policy.

H. Limitations

Nothing in this policy shall be construed as creating a cause of action. Neither the proscriptions of, nor actions taken under, this policy shall on that basis estop the Board from fully arguing for or against the existence of any fact and the scope or meaning of any law in any forum.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 12/04/1995 Last Revised: 07/23/2001

Cross Refs: EHB, Technology Usage

GBCB, Staff Conduct

GBEBB, Employee Alcohol and Drug Testing

GBH, Staff/Student Relations

GBM, Staff Complaints and Grievances

GCD, Professional Staff Hiring

GDC, Support Staff Recruiting/Posting of Vacancies/Hiring

IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities

IGBCB, Programs for Migrant Students

IGBH, Programs for Limited English Proficient/Language Minority Students

IGD, District-Sponsored Extracurricular Activities and Organizations

IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics

JFH, Student Complaints and Grievances

KL, Public Complaints

Legal Refs: P.L. 92-318, Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX 45 CFR, Parts 81, 86 (Federal Register, June 4, 1975; August 11, 1975)

"Notice of Nondiscrimination," Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Ed., September 1996

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq.

Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794

Family and Medical Leave Act, Prohibited Acts, 29 U.S.C. § 2615

Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Provisions, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.

Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6101 et seq.

Missouri Human Rights Act, §§ 213.010 et seq., RSMo.

Female Employees' Wages, §§ 290.400 et seq., RSMo.

Gebser et al. v. Lago Vista Ind. School Dist., 118 S.Ct. 1989 (1998)

Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 118 S.Ct. 2275 (1998)

Burlington Industries v. Ellerth, 118 S.Ct. 2257 (1998)

Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore, 118 S.Ct. 998 (1998)

Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc., 510 U.S. 17 (1993)

Davis v. Monroe County Bd. of Ed., 120 F.3d (11th Cir. 1997), Cert. granted, S.Ct. (1998)

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

FILE: AC-R

CRITICAL

NONDISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT COMPLIANCE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

I. Overview of Discrimination/Harassment

A. Hostile Environment - "Harassment": Harassment, including sexual harassment and racial harassment, is one theory of establishing that a person has been illegally discriminated against. Behavior, based upon the protected classifications listed in policy AC, whereby the school or work environment becomes permeated with intimidation, ridicule and insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of a student’s participation in the district’s programs and activities, or of an employee’s employment, can amount to prohibited discrimination and is therefore within the prohibitions of policy AC. Any intimidation, ridicule or insult that is based on a reason listed in policy AC, including gender or race, is to be reported to the nondiscrimination compliance coordinator (“compliance coordinator”). In addition, unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature can contribute to rendering an environment hostile, and thereby discriminatory, on the basis of gender. A person’s age and the relationship between the parties are factors which can make conduct unwelcome even in the absence of an obvious negative reaction by the victim. The harasser and the victim need not be of a different gender, race, etc.

B. "Quid pro Quo": This is another form of behavior that can amount to discrimination on the basis of gender. This occurs when an employee’s supervisor makes job benefits or refraining from adverse action conditional upon submission to unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Similarly, “quid pro quo” harassment also occurs when an employee of the district, in real or apparent authority over a student, conditions the student’s participation in the district’s programs or bases educational decisions upon submission to unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It is extremely important that any person who knows of or experiences such “quid pro quo” behavior, whether or not the threatened action or promised favor was carried out, immediately notify the district’s nondiscrimination compliance coordinator.

C. If harassment is occurring, there may be a variety of witnesses to discrete actions that may not of themselves seem of particular gravity. Also, victims may be unwilling to report or, because of their youth, may not understand the prohibited nature of some conduct. Only a central repository of all such reports from the entire district community can allow the compliance coordinator to effectively detect and remedy potentially illegal discriminatory harassment before its severity or pervasiveness causes the district to fail in its compliance obligations. What constitutes discrimination by harassment depends on the facts of each situation, and therefore doubt as to whether to report to the compliance coordinator should be resolved in favor of reporting, so that the compliance coordinator has more, rather than less, information about a situation.

II. Overview of Procedural Components

A. General

1. This grievance procedure exists to provide formal resolution of complaints that

policy AC has been violated. It does not prohibit the informal adjustment of any complaint. Pursuit of informal adjustment is not a valid reason for missing a filing deadline, but a timely filed complaint may be continued by consent of the parties in order to allow pursuit of informal adjustment.

2. The compliance coordinator should be informed of the progress of all informal adjustments and grievances at each step by the district employee responsible for each step of a grievance, so that the compliance coordinator may keep abreast of all matters concerning policy AC and be ready at any time to report on the same to the superintendent, Board or an outside agency.

3. Where a statute, administrative rule, or Board policy provides a scheme for resolutions of complaints arising under that statute, rule or policy, this grievance procedure shall not be applicable.

4. When, based upon reported information and/or investigation, the compliance coordinator finds a likely violation of policy AC, the compliance coordinator shall so inform the superintendent, regardless of whether a complaint has been filed. Lack of a complaint will not preclude appropriate remedial action by the district upon a finding by the superintendent of a violation of policy AC, nor will the existence of a complaint or its outcome hinder the superintendent in enforcing policy AC. Lack of a remedial action does not preclude a disciplinary action, and vice versa.

5. In addition to keeping the superintendent informed of likely violations of policy AC throughout the district, the compliance coordinator should also confidentially contact putative victims of likely violations of policy AC to investigate, further explain policy AC if necessary, and make sure the putative victim is aware of the grievance procedure.

6. Actions involving employees or students implemented as remedial action for a violation of policy AC are not exempt from such constitutional due process requirements as apply case-by-case to such an individual and/or the nature of the action taken. However, this regulation is not meant to provide any additional substantive or procedural rights to employees or students who must be involved in remedial actions.

7. If a person designated to hear a complaint or appeal is the subject of the complaint, the next highest step in the grievance process will be used.

8. Deadlines herein are directory only, and not mandatory, upon the district. If more than twice the allotted time has expired without a response, appeal may be taken to the next step.

9. Persons alleged to have violated policy AC, and/or persons necessarily involved in resolution of complaints, will have access to written grievance materials only in the event that remedial or disciplinary action is actually implemented, and then only on a need -to-know basis or as required by the constitution. Participants must understand that FERPA may prevent the disclosure of some records or actions to complainants, including in the written responses called for in these regulations.

10. Failure to prosecute an appeal within the timelines given will be deemed as acceptance of the findings and any remedial action of the last level used.

11. All documents, communications and records pertaining to this grievance procedure will be kept separate from personnel records of employees.*

12. The district will not be relieved of its responsibility to respond to a complaint filed under this grievance procedure by the fact that an outside enforcing

agency has received a complaint arising from the same circumstances.

13. The compliance coordinator will make follow-up inquiries on completed grievances and informal adjustments to assure that remedial actions have been effective, and to assure that no violation of policy AC persists or has been caused by the grievance or adjustment itself.

B. Definitions Used in This Procedure

1. Complaint - Submission to the responsible district official of a written and signed allegation that there has been a violation of policy AC, which states: date of filing, discrimination category at issue (e.g., gender, national origin, etc.), names of persons involved including possible witnesses, facts alleged to have happened, a statement of why the facts constitute a violation of policy AC, a suggestion of the remedy desired, and a statement of any informal adjustment attempts or progress within the complainant’s knowledge as of the date of the complaint. Exhibits may be attached.

2. Complainant - A person who, by the filing of a complaint under this procedure, claims to be the victim, or the parent or guardian of a student who claims the student was a victim of discrimination in violation of policy AC.

3. Appeal - An appeal requires the filing of the original complaint and exhibits, all decisions rendered by district officials at any lower levels in the grievance process, a statement of why the decision being appealed from is inadequate or incorrect, and a statement of the progress of any informal adjustment known to the complainant.

III. Procedure

A. Level I -- A complaint should be filed with the district’s compliance coordinator. If a complaint is filed with any other administrator, the administrator will immediately forward any complaint received to the compliance coordinator. The compliance coordinator may, in his or her discretion, assign the principal of the building concerned to investigate the matter, unless the principal is a subject of the complaint. Likewise, the principal may delegate an assistant principal to investigate the matter unless the assistant principal is a subject of the complaint. If the compliance coordinator does not assign a principal to investigate the matter, then the compliance coordinator will conduct the investigation.

Regardless of who investigates the complaint, an investigation will be conducted within a normal limit of five (5) working days after submission of a complete complaint, including such hearings or ex parte interviews as are reasonably necessary, including contacting witnesses identified by the complaint. The investigator will then issue a written response to the complaint: (1) Summarizing the facts, (2) Making conclusions on whether they constitute a violation of policy AC and (3) if a violation of policy AC is found, stating what remedial action will be implemented at the school level or sought from the central administration.

B. Level II -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level I decision, appeal may be taken to the nondiscrimination compliance coordinator. If the compliance coordinator conducts the initial investigation, an appeal may be taken to the superintendent, as outlined in Level III. The compliance coordinator will meet with the complainant as soon as workably possible to review the appellate materials, further discuss the complaint and take any additional evidence the complainant has to offer. The compliance coordinator may make additional investigations, including hearings or ex parte interviews, or may remand the complaint to Level I for further investigations. Within a normal limit of five (5) working days, the compliance coordinator will issue a written response to the appeal summarizing his or her findings and stating what, if any, remedial actions will be recommended to the superintendent and/or the building-level administration for implementation.

C. Level III -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level II decision, appeal may be taken to the superintendent. If the compliance coordinator conducts the initial investigation, an appeal may be taken to the superintendent within five (5) working days after receiving the Level I decision. If the superintendent is the compliance coordinator, an appeal of the superintendent’s decision may be made to the Board of Education as outlined in Level IV. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, an appeal of the compliance coordinator’s decision may be made to the Board of Education as outlined in Level IV.

The superintendent may refer the matter to an assistant or associate superintendent, general counsel, or outside counsel, to act as designee and prepare a final decision for signature and implementation. The superintendent or designee will review the appeal materials, conduct further investigations or hearings at the superintendent's or designee’s discretion, and seek counsel if necessary. Within a normal limit of ten (10) working days, the superintendent will issue a written decision upon the appeal stating whether a violation of policy AC is found and, if so, stating what remedial actions will be implemented. A copy of the appeal and decision will be sent to the compliance coordinator by the superintendent.

D, Level IV -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level III decision, appeal may be taken to the Board of Education by filing the appeal with the superintendent. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, an appeal may be taken to the Board of Education by filing the appeal with the compliance coordinator or the president of the Board. The matter will be placed on the agenda of the next scheduled meeting of the Board, for closed session unless law requires otherwise. The complainant will be allowed to address the Board, and the Board may call for the presence of such other persons as the Board deems necessary to advise it on the matter and the maintenance of its compliance obligations. The Board may conduct its procedure upon the appeal as it sees fit, and shall normally render a written decision upon the appeal within 30 working days, for implementation by the administration. For district purposes, and without waiving the right to take any actions later deemed necessary for nondiscrimination mandate compliance, the Board’s decision and any actions taken are final. A copy of the appeal and decision will be sent to the compliance coordinator by the Board secretary.

* This paragraph does not include the records of a collateral disciplinary action. Records of disciplinary actions for violations of policy AC are kept in the same manner as any other discipline record.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 06/07/1999 Last Revised: 07/23/2001

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

FILE: IGBC CRITICAL

PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS

The Board of Education believes that the education of each student is a responsibility shared by the school as well as the family. The Board recognizes the need for a constructive partnership between districts and families that will provide for two-way communication and foster educational support for students and families.

The Board also recognizes the special importance of parental involvement to the success of its Title I, Migrant (MEP), and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) programs. Pursuant to federal law, the district and parents will jointly develop and agree upon a written parental involvement policy that will be distributed to parents participating in any of these programs.

In keeping with these beliefs, it is the intention of the district to cultivate and support active parental involvement and to set and realize goals for parent-supported student learning. The district will:

1. Provide activities that will educate parents regarding the intellectual and developmental needs of their children at all age levels. This will include promoting cooperation between the district and other agencies or school/community groups (such as parent-teacher groups, Head Start, Parents as Teachers, etc.) to furnish learning opportunities and disseminate information regarding parenting skills and child/adolescent development.

2. Implement strategies to involve parents in the educational process, including:

► Keeping families informed of opportunities for involvement and encouraging participation in various programs.

► Providing access to educational resources for parents/families to use together with their children.

► Keeping families informed of the objectives of district educational programs as well as of their child's participation and progress within these programs.

3. Enable families to participate in the education of their children through a variety of roles. For example, family members should be given opportunities to:

► Provide input into district policies.

► Volunteer time within the classrooms and school programs.

4. Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance their understanding of effective parent involvement strategies.

5. Perform regular evaluations of parent involvement at each school and at the district level.

6. Provide access, upon request, to any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

7. If practicable, provide information in a language understandable to parents.

Title I Parent Involvement

District Policy

Pursuant to federal law, the district and parents of children participating in the Title I program will jointly develop and agree upon a written parent involvement policy. This policy will describe how the agency will accomplish the following:

► Involve parents in the joint development of the Title I program plan and in the process of reviewing the implementation of the plan and suggesting improvements.

► Provide the coordination, technical assistance and other support necessary to assist participating schools in planning and implementing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

► Build the schools' and parents' capacity for strong parental involvement.

► Coordinate and integrate Title I parental involvement strategies with those of other educational programs.

► Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served, including identifying barriers to greater

participation by parents in activities authorized by law, particularly by parents who are economically disadvantaged, have disabilities, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy or are of any racial or ethnic minority background. The district will use the findings of such evaluation to design strategies for more effective parental involvement and to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies.

► Involve parents in the activities of the schools served.

School Policy

Each school receiving Title I funds will jointly develop with and distribute to parents of children participating in the Title I program a written parental involvement policy agreed upon by such parents in accordance with the requirements of federal law:

► The policy must be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school.

► The policy shall contain a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff and students will share the responsibility of improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children.

► Each school participating in the Title I program will convene a meeting annually to inform parents about Title I and to involve parents in the planning, review and improvement of Title I programs, including the planning, review and improvement of the school parental involvement policy.

Migrant Education Program Parent Involvement

Parents of students in the MEP will be involved in and regularly consulted about the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Migrant Program.

Parents of MEP students will receive instruction regarding their role in improving the academic achievement of their children.

Limited English Proficiency Parent Involvement

Pursuant to federal law, parents of LEP students will be provided notification regarding their child’s placement in and information about the district’s LEP program.

Parents will be notified of their rights regarding program content and participation.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 12/04/1995 Last Revised: 05/05/2003

Cross Refs: CGC, State and Federal Programs Administration

JFH, Student Complaints and Grievances

JHC, Student Health Services and Requirements

JHDA, Surveying, Analyzing or Evaluating Students

KI, Public Solicitations/Advertising in District Facilities

Legal Refs: §§ 610.010 - .028, RSMo.

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110

General Education Provisions Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232h

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

© 2002, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office For Office Use Only: IGBC-C.1H (07/02)

FILE: KL CRITICAL

PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

(Resolution Procedures for Federal Programs)

This complaint resolution procedure applies to all federal programs administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) pursuant to federal law.

A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by DESE and DESE personnel.

Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, School Board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program or project operated under the general supervision of DESE may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied or misinterpreted.

The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with the following:

1. Complaints on behalf of individual students should first be addressed to the teacher or employee involved.

2. Unsettled matters from (1) above, or problems and questions concerning individual schools, should be presented in writing to the principal of the school. The principal will provide a written response to the individual raising the concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.

3. Unsettled matters from (2) above should be presented in writing to the appropriate assistant superintendent. The assistant superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.

4. Unsettled matters from (3) above, or problems and questions concerning the school district, should be presented in writing to the superintendent. The superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.

5. If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the superintendent, it may be brought to the Board of Education. Written comments submitted to the superintendent or the secretary of the Board will be brought to the attention of the entire Board. The Board will address each concern or complaint in an appropriate and timely manner.

The decision of the Board shall be final except in the case of complaints concerning the administration of federal programs. In that case the complainant may go to the appropriate section of DESE and from there on to the United States Secretary of Education.

The Board considers it the obligation of the certified and support staff of the district to field the questions of parents/guardians or the public. Accordingly, the district will inform patrons of this complaint procedure annually and its availability.

Complaints regarding district compliance with nondiscrimination laws will be processed according to the grievance procedure (AC-R) established for that purpose. Employee grievances will be processed in accordance with the established employee grievance procedure or as otherwise required by law. All other grievances for which there is a specific policy or procedure will be addressed pursuant to that policy or procedure.

Any persons directly affected by the actions of DESE may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted by DESE itself.

Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact the Executive Director of Student Services for the Kirkwood School District or DESE or DESE personnel.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or forms for related information in this administrative area.

Implemented: 12/04/1995

Revised: 10/20/2003

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

Portions © 2003, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office

FILE: EHB CRITICAL

TECHNOLOGY USAGE

The Kirkwood R-VII School District recognizes the educational and professional value of electronics-based information technology, both as a means of access to enriching information and as a tool to develop skills that students need.

The district's technology exists for the purpose of maximizing the educational opportunities and achievement of district students. The professional enrichment of the staff and Board and increased engagement of the students' families and other patrons of the district are assisted by technology, but are secondary to the ultimate goal of student achievement.

Use of technology resources in a disruptive, manifestly inappropriate or illegal manner impairs the district’s mission, squanders resources and shall not be tolerated. Therefore, a consistently high level of personal responsibility is expected of all users granted access to the district’s technology resources. Development of students' personal responsibility is itself an expected benefit of the district technology program.

Definitions

For the purposes of this policy and related regulation, procedures and forms, the following terms are defined:

User -- any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the district’s technology resources including, but not limited to, students, employees, school Board members and agents of the school district.

User Identification (ID) -- any identifier that would allow a user access to the district’s technology resources or to any program including, but not limited to, e-mail and Internet access.

Password -- a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used to authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.

Technology Administration

The Board directs the superintendent or designee to create rules and procedures governing technology usage in the district to support the district’s policy, as needed.

The Board directs the superintendent or designee to assign trained personnel to maintain the district’s technology in a manner that will protect the district from liability and will protect confidential student and employee information retained or accessible through district technology resources. Trained personnel shall establish a retention schedule for the regular archiving or deletion of data stored on district technology resources in accordance with the Public School District Retention Manual published by the Missouri Secretary of State. Administrators of computer resources may suspend access to and/or availability of the district’s technology resources to diagnose and investigate network problems or potential violations of the law or district policies, regulations and procedures.

User Identification and Network Security

The district technology resources may be used by authorized students, employees, school Board members and other persons such as consultants, legal counsel and independent contractors.

Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. No student, employee or other potential user will be given an ID, password or other access to district technology if he or she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or designee.

Users must adhere to district policies, regulations, procedures and other district guidelines. All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to an administrator or teacher.

User Agreement and Privacy

Unless authorized by the superintendent or designee, all users must have an appropriately signed User Agreement on file with the district before they are allowed access to district technology resources. All users must agree to follow the district’s policies, regulations and procedures.

In addition, all users must recognize that they do not have a legal expectation of privacy in any electronic communications or other activities involving the district’s technology. A user ID with e-mail access, if granted, is provided to users of this district's network and technology resources only on condition that the user consents in his or her User Agreement to interception of or access to all communications accessed, sent, received or stored using district technology

Content Filtering and Monitoring

The district will monitor the online activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (“filtering/blocking device”) on the network and/or all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will be used to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Because the district’s technology is a shared resource, the filtering/blocking device will apply to all computers with Internet access in the district. Filtering/Blocking devices are not foolproof, and the district cannot guarantee that users will never be able to access offensive materials using district equipment. Evasion or disabling, or attempting to evade or disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited.

The superintendent, designee or the district's technology administrator may disable the district's filtering/blocking device to enable an adult user access for bona fide research or for other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the district's filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational purpose or otherwise benefit the district.

Closed Forum

The district’s technology resources are not a public forum for expression of any kind and are to be considered a closed forum to the extent allowed by law.

The district’s webpage will provide information about the school district, but will not be used as an open forum. The district's webpage may include the district’s address, telephone number and an e-mail address where members of the public may easily communicate concerns to the administration and the Board.

All expressive activities involving district technology resources that students, parents and members of the public might reasonably perceive to bear the imprimatur of the school and that are designed to impart particular knowledge or skills to student participants and audiences are considered curricular publications. All curricular publications are subject to reasonable prior restraint, editing and deletion on behalf of the school district for legitimate pedagogical reasons.

All other expressive activities involving the district’s technology are subject to reasonable prior restraint and subject matter restrictions as allowed by law and Board policies.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: 09/03/1996 Last Revised: 05/05/2003

Cross Refs: AC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment

ECA, Building and Grounds Security

EGAAA, Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials

IGDB, Student Publications

IGDBA, Distribution of Noncurricular Student Publications

JO, Student Records

KB, Public Information Program

Legal Refs: §§ 170.051, 182.827, 431.055, .056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.095 - .099, 610.010 - .028, RSMo.

Chapter 573, Revised Statutes of Missouri (passim)

Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. 254(h)

Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2502

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232(g)

Federal Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2511 et seq.

Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2701 et seq.

Reno v. ACLU, 521 U.S. 844 (1997)

Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968)

FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988)

Bethel Sch. District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986)

Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984)

Henerey by Henerey v. City of St. Charles School District, 200 F.3d 1128 (8th Cir. 1999)

Bystrom v. Fridley High Sch. Ind. Sch. Dist., 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987)

Urofsky v. Gilmore, 216 F.3d 401 (4th Cir. 2000)

J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch.Dist., 757 A.2d 412 (Pa. Comw. 2000)

Beussink v. Woodland R-IV Sch. Dist., 30 F. Supp. 2d 1175 (E.D. Mo 1998)

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

© 2002, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office For Office Use Only: EHB-C.1C (10/02)

FILE: EHB-R CRITICAL

TECHNOLOGY USAGE

(Technology Safety)

For the purposes of this regulation and related policy and forms, the following terms are defined:

User -- any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the district’s technology resources, including but not limited to students, employees, School Board members and agents of the school district.

User Identification (ID) -- any identifier which would allow a user access to the district’s technology resources, or to any program, including but not limited to e-mail and Internet access.

Password -- a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used to authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.

Student Users

No student will be given access to the district’s technology resources until the district receives a User Agreement signed by the student and the student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or person(s) standing in the place of a parent. Students who are 18 or who are otherwise able to enter into an enforceable contract may sign the User Agreement without additional signatures. Students who do not have a User Agreement on file with the district may be granted permission to use district technology by the superintendent or designee in unusual situations.

Employee Users

No employee will be given access to the district’s technology resources before the district has a signed User Agreement on file.

Authorized employees may use the district’s technology resources for reasonable, incidental personal purposes as long as the use does not violate any provision of district policy, regulation or procedure, hinder the use of the district’s technology for the benefit of its students or waste district resources. Any use which jeopardizes the safety, security or usefulness of the district’s technology is considered unreasonable. Any use which interferes with the effective and professional performance of the employee’s job is considered unreasonable. The use of the Internet in the Kirkwood School District is intended for educational purposes.

All employees must model the behavior expected of students, exhibit the same judgment as expected of students and serve as role models for students. Because computers are shared resources, it is not appropriate for an employee to access, view, display, store, print or disseminate information via district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, which students or other users could not access, view, display, store, print or disseminate, unless authorized by the district.

Board Member Users

Members of the School Board may be granted user privileges, including an electronic mail address, upon completion of a User Agreement. Board members will set an example of responsible use and will abide by district policies, regulations and procedures. Board members will comply with the Missouri Sunshine Law.

External Users

Consultants, counsel, independent contractors, and other persons having professional business with this school district may also be granted user privileges at the discretion of the superintendent or designee, subject to completion of a User Agreement and for the sole, limited purpose of conducting business with the school. External users must abide by all laws, district policies, regulations and procedures.

Privacy

A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user's electronic communications or other activities involving the district’s technology resources.

All district technology resources are considered school property. The district may maintain or improve technology resources at any time. The district may remove, change or exchange hardware or other technology between buildings, classrooms, employees, students or any other user at any time, without prior notice. Authorized district personnel may load or delete new programs or information, install new equipment, upgrade any system or enter any system to correct problems at any time.

The district may examine all information stored on district technology resources at any time. The district may monitor

employee and student technology usage. Electronic communications, all data stored on the district’s technology resources, and downloaded material, including files deleted from a user’s account, may be intercepted, accessed or searched by district administrators or designees at any time.

Violations of Technology Usage Policies and Procedures

Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. A user’s privileges may be suspended pending an investigation concerning use of the district’s technology resources. Any violation of district policy, regulations or procedures regarding technology usage may result in temporary, long-term or permanent suspension of user privileges.

The administration may use disciplinary measures to enforce district policy, regulations and procedures. Students may be suspended or expelled for violating the district’s policies, regulations and procedures. Employees may be disciplined or terminated for violating the district’s policies, regulations and procedures. Any attempted violation of district policy, regulations or procedures, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt, may result in the same discipline or suspension of privileges as that of an actual violation.

Content Filtering and Monitoring

The district will monitor the on-line activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (“filtering/blocking device”) on all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Evasion or disabling, or attempting to evade or disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited.

The superintendent or designee, or the district’s technology administrator may disable the district’s filtering/blocking device to enable an adult user access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the district’s filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational purpose or otherwise benefit the district.

General Rules and Responsibilities

The following rules and responsibilities will be followed by all users of the district technology resources:

a. Applying for a user ID under false pretenses is prohibited.

b. Using another person’s user ID and/or password is prohibited.

c. Sharing one’s user ID and/or password with any other person is prohibited.

d. A user will be responsible for actions taken by any person using the ID or password assigned to the user.

e. Deletion, examination, copying or modification of files and/or data belonging to other users without their prior consent is prohibited.

f. Mass consumption of technology resources that inhibits use by others is prohibited.

g. Use of district technology for soliciting, advertising, fund-raising, commercial purposes or for financial gain is prohibited, unless authorized by the district.

h. Accessing fee services without permission from an administrator is prohibited. A user who accesses such services without permission is solely responsible for all charges incurred.

i. Users are required to obey all laws, including criminal, copyright, privacy, defamation and obscenity laws. The school district will render all reasonable assistance to local, state or federal officials for the investigation and prosecution of persons using district technology in violation of any law.

j. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that is pornographic, obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors, obscene to minors, libelous, pervasively indecent or vulgar, or advertising any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited.

k. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information on any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited unless under the direction and supervision of district staff for curriculum-related purposes.

l. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g. threats of violence, defamation of character or of a person’s race, religion or ethnic origin); presents a clear and present likelihood that, because of their content or their manner of distribution, will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities; or will cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations is prohibited.

m. Any use which has the purpose or effect of discriminating or harassing any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, pregnancy, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act or the violation of any person’s rights under applicable laws is prohibited. See policy AC and regulation AC-R.

n. Any unauthorized, deliberate, or negligent action which damages or disrupts technology, alters its normal performance, or causes it to malfunction is prohibited, regardless of the location or the duration of the disruption.

o. Users may only install and use properly licensed software, audio or video media purchased by the district or approved for use by the district. All users will adhere to the limitations of the district’s technology licenses. Copying for home use is prohibited unless permitted by the district’s license, and approved by the district.

p. At no time will district technology or software be removed from the district premises, unless authorized by the district.

q. All users will use the district’s property as it was intended. Technology or technology hardware will not be lifted, moved or relocated without permission from an administrator. All users will be held accountable for any damage they cause to district technology resources.

r. All damages incurred due to the misuse of the district’s technology will be charged to the user. The district will hold all users accountable for the damage incurred and will seek both criminal and civil remedies, as necessary.

Technology Security and Unauthorized Access

All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to a teacher or administrator.

No person will be given access to district technology if he/she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or designee.

a. Use of district technology resources in attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to any technology system or the files of another is prohibited.

b. Use of district technology to connect to other systems, in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system, is prohibited.

c. The unauthorized copying of system files is prohibited.

d. Intentional or negligent attempts, whether successful or unsuccessful, to interfere with the ability of others to utilize any district technology are prohibited.

e. Any attempts to secure a higher level of privilege on the technology resources without authorization are prohibited.

f. The introduction of computer “viruses,” “hacking” tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs into a school computer, the school network, or any external networks is prohibited.

On-Line Safety - Disclosure, Use, and Dissemination of Personal Information

a. All students will be instructed on the dangers of sharing personal information about themselves or others over the Internet.

b. Student users are prohibited from sharing personal information about themselves or others over the Internet, unless authorized by the district.

c. Student users shall not agree to meet with someone they have met on-line without parental approval.

d. A student user shall promptly disclose to his/her teacher or another school employee any message the user receives that is inappropriate or makes the user feel uncomfortable.

e. Users shall receive or transmit communications using only district-approved and district-managed communication systems. For example, users may not use web-based e-mail, messaging, videoconferencing or chat services, except in special cases where arrangements have been made in advance and approved by the district.

f. All district employees will abide by state and federal law and Board policies and district rules, including but not limited to, policy JO and regulation JO-R, when communicating information about personally identifiable students.

g. Employees shall not transmit confidential student information using district technology, unless designated for that use. Employees will take precautions to prevent negligent disclosure of student information or student records.

h. No curricular or non-curricular publication distributed using district technology will include the address, phone number, picture or e-mail address of any student without permission.

Electronic Mail

A user is responsible for all electronic mail (“e-mail”) originating from the user’s ID or password.

a. Forgery or attempted forgery of e-mail messages is illegal and prohibited.

b. Unauthorized attempts to read, delete, copy or modify e-mail of other users are prohibited.

c. Attempts at sending unsolicited junk mail, for-profit messages, or chain letters are prohibited.

d. All users must adhere to the same standards for communicating on-line that are expected in the classroom, and consistent with district policies, regulations and procedures.

Exceptions

Exceptions to district rules will be made for district employees or agents conducting an investigation of a use which potentially violates the law, district policy, regulations or procedures. Exceptions will also be made for technology administrators who need access to district technology resources to maintain the district’s resources or examine and delete data stored on district computers as allowed by the district’s retention policy.

Waiver

Any user who believes he/she has a legitimate reason for using the district’s technology in a manner which may violate any of the district’s adopted policies, regulations and procedures may request a waiver from the building principal, superintendent or their designees. In making the decision to grant a waiver to a student, the administrator shall consider the purpose, age, maturity, and level of supervision involved.

No Warranty/No Endorsement

The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services, products or access it provides. The district’s technology resources are available on an “as is, as available” basis.

The district is not responsible for loss of data, delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions. The district does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of information obtained from the Internet, or use of its technology resources. Access does not include endorsement of content or the accuracy of the information obtained.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Approved: 11/19/2001

Legal Refs: §§ 170.051, 171.011, 177.011, .031, 431.055, .056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.093 - .099, 570.223, 610.010 - .028, RSMo.

Chapter 573, Revised Statutes of Missouri (passim)

P. L. 106-554, Children’s Internet Protection Act

P. L. 99-508, 1000 Stat. 1848, Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232(g)

Federal Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 et.seq.

Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701 et.seq.

Reno v. ACLU, 117 S.Ct. 2329 (1997)

Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968)

FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988)

Bethel Sch. District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986)

Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984)

Henerey by Henerey v. City of St. Charles School District, 200 F.3d. 1128 (8th Cir. 1999)

Bystrom v. Fridley High Sch., 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987)

Urofsky v. Gilmore, __ F.3d __ (4th Cir. 2000)

J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch.Dist., __ A.2d __ (Pa. Comw. 2000)

Beidler v. North Thurston Sch.Dist., No. 99-2-00236-6 (Wash.Super.Ct. July 18, 2000)

Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri

Portions © 2001, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office For Office Use Only: EHB-R.KKW (06/01)

FILE: EHB-AFI

Critical TECHNOLOGY USAGE

(Parent/Guardian Technology Agreement)

Student Name (printed): ____________________________________ Student ID Number:________________________________ Preferred Student Password:________________________ I have read the school district's Technology Usage policy, administrative regulations, and netiquette guidelines. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against my child, ward, or child within my care, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my child's or ward's access to district technology, and suspension or expulsion from school. I understand that my child's or ward's technology usage is not private and that the school district will monitor my child's or ward's use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications sent, received or stored by my child or ward using the district’s technology resources, pursuant to state and federal law, even if the district’s technology resources are accessed remotely. I agree to be responsible for any unauthorized costs arising from my child’s, ward’s or child within my care’s use of the district’s technology resources. I agree to be responsible for any damages incurred by my child, ward, or child within my care.

I give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school district’s technology resources

I give permission for my child’s picture to be posted on the Kirkwood School District web page.

I do not give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school district’s technology resources. ____________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Home Address:________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Home Phone:_________________________________________________ Portions ©2001 Missouri School Boards Association For Office Use Only EHB-AF1.KKW (6/01)

FILE: EHB-AF2

Critical TECHNOLOGY USAGE (Student User Agreement)

Student Name (printed): ____________________________________ Student ID Number:________________________________ Preferred Student Password:________________________ I have read the Kirkwood R-VII School District's Technology Usage policy, administrative regulations, and netiquette guidelines and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against me, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my child's or ward's access to district technology, and suspension or expulsion from school. I understand that my use of the district’s technology is not private and that the school district may monitor my use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications I send, receive, or store using the district’s technology resources, pursuant to state and federal law, even if the district’s technology resources are accessed remotely.

I give permission for my picture to be posted on the Kirkwood School District web page. ____________________________________________________________ Signature of Student Date Home Address:________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Home Phone:_________________________________________________ Disclaimer: MSBA does not draft, review, revise, or provide contracts for school districts. To obtain a binding legal

contract, a district must consult its private attorney.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or procedures for related information in this administrative area.

Implemented: 11/19/2001

Legal Refs: §§170.051, 171.011, 177.011..031, 431.055..056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.093..099, 570.2223, 610.010..028 RSMo.

Portions ©2001 Missouri School Boards Association For Office Use Only EHB-AF2.KKW (6/01)

2004-05 KHS TEACHER AND SUPPORT STAFF EXTENSION NUMBERS Adams, Melissa 1278 Hansen, Judy 1060 Pratt, Kevin 1228

Albers, Michelle 1160 Harig, Tim 1216 Ravenscraft, Jackie 1002 Anderson, Larry 1205 Havener, Mike 1309 Reed, Linda 1179

Arens, Kerry 1268 Hayes, Adele 1191 Reed, Phil 1221

Autry, Lisa 1252 Helenkamp, Shelia 1287 Reising, Carolyn 1593

Bales, Mike 1192 Hill, Felicia 1215 Rekittke, Jason 1402

Banta, Ryan 1287 Hogan, Becca 1287 Reynolds, Connie 1284

Barker, Amy 1279 Holland, Tom 1217 Rice, Deborah 1250

Bartin, Joseph 1251 Holley, Dave 1301 Rice, Julie 1203

Baumann, Bob 1402 Hufford, Pam 1140 Ricks, Cindy 1024

Becker, Bob 1233 Hughes, Pam 1188 Rine, Jesse 1027

Behnam, Reza 1273 Hundman, Julie 1423 Rosenthal, Lainie 1202

Bensinger, William 1187 Jackson, Janice 1430 Ross-Baumann, Carol 1193

Booth, Greg 1240 Jackson, Patrick 1261 Russo, Laurie 1405

Bopp. Tim 1178 Jonak, Steve 1412 Sanders, LeeAnn 1194

Brown, Mike 1227 Jones, Margaret 1201 Sanford, Ron 1185

Brown, Rachel 1222 Joos, Tricia 1533 Schmitz, Nicole 1287

Bubb, Susan 1402 Kalfus, Anna 1211 Schwent, Sharon 1301

Busche, Debbie 822-2008 Kalliongis, Marge 1245 Seibel, Laurie 1060

Canan, Donna 1288 Kenyon, BJ 1236 Shapleigh, David 1238

Capasso, Maria 1242 Koehler, Cindy 1212 Shaver, Erin 1493

Cervenka, Julie 1046 Koeller, Becky 1204 Shaw, Ken 1255

Champion, Thomas 1239 Kirchhofer, Desi 1303 Shrout, Debra 1411

Cohn, Dunell 1253 Kriewall, Randy 1241 Sing, Karen 1122

Concannon, Donna 1197 Krisman, Ann 1305 Spiguzza, David 1264

Cooper, Julie 1210 Krus, Courtney 1150 Steinmetz, Chris 1471 Copley, Connie 1270 Kuehnle, Karen 1277 Stephenson, Molly 1410 Cotta, Philip 1213 Kurtz, John 1436 Stevener, Todd 1287

Covert, Lori 1039 Larsen, Judy 1272 Stevens, Paula 1206

Dahlem, Katie 1143 Layman, Judy 1309 Steward, Javaris 1287

Dahlem, Mary 1047 Lindquist, Chris 1307 Stoney, Charlene 1491

Dapron, Lisa 1004 Loucks, Elizabeth 1734 Strecker, Nick 1413

DeNoon, Sherry 1031 MacDonald, Katie 1287 Sullivan, Peggy 1043

DiAntonio, Robert 1208 Mackin, John 1234 Sutton, Cynthia 1634

Dix, Tom 1226 Maltzman, Jessica 1431 Sweesy, Kim 1401

Dixon, Rhoda 1536 Manwarring, Donna 1021 Taszarek, Jane 1435

Domian, Michael 1433 McCarthy, Sean 1281 Taylor, Lillie 1294 Drury, David 1246 McClure, Cheryl 1048 Taylor, Prudence 1198

Dubis, Linda 1248 McGhee, Connie 1045 Taysi, Sharon 1254 Embree, Lara 1296 McKeon, Linda 1030 Teson, Bob 1295

Fink, Lieschen 1223 Medelman, Carrie 1218 Thomas, Brenda 1001

Fischer, Kelly 1402 Menchhofer, Nancy 1269 Townsend, Jeff 1224

FitzGibbon, Peggy 1041 Merrit, Jessica 1531 Treichel, Valerie 1535

Flanders, Lindsey 1263 Meyer, Jill 1207 Trotier, Mel 1276

Flaschar, Karen 1404 Meyers, Katie 1414 Velten, Jim 1311

Fogarty, Carolyn 1247 Miller, Jane 1534 Wachter, Diane 1083

Foley, Jaclyn 1220 Miller, Leslie 1256 Wade, Mike 1305

Frost, Larry 1225 Miller, Romona 1183 Watkins, Shana 1415

Fruendt, Jennifer 1195 Montgomery, Maureen 1282 Watts, Margaret 1307

Gaither-Ganim, Tom 1044 Nicasia, Vincent 1037 Webster, Kelly 1257

Gavin, Michael 1214 Nieman, Lori 1005 Wentzel, Karen 1271

George, Judy 1003 alderman, David 1274 Wojtow, Dan 1237

Gerstung, Molly 1244 Owens, Alison 1235 Wood, Melissa 1199

Gibbs, Aleta 1311 Owens, Shawn 1267 Wright, LaDonna 1038

Gibbs, Mary Ann 1432 Parini, Frank 1219 Wrubel, Donna 1303

Giesmann, Mark 1040 Parrish. Alissa 1061 Yarborough, Anna 1119

Graves, Debbie 1042 Patt, Melissa 1532 Zapf Ron 1249

Grawer. Kevin 1209 Petersen Kim 1530 Zoth MIlt 1406

Gnmes, Nancy 1262 Petti! Tracy 1275 Zoth Molly 1265

Gutjahr, Jeff 1243 Platte Steve 1117

Hammock, Michele 1023 Pratt. Deanna 1283

“The Kirkwood R-7 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or disability in admissions or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with Title IX, Section 504 for student issues should contact Dr. Shirleas Washington, Executive Director of Student Services, at (314) 213-6105 and for employee issues, should contact Dr. Deb Ayres, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration, by calling (314) 213-6103.”