North Sargent Public School

District #3

Student Handbook

Grades 7 – 12

2015 - 2016

2015 - 2016 North Sargent

Middle and High School Faculty

Randal Brockman: 7th – 12th Grade Principal

Randall Cale: Superintendent

Michelle Brockman: Business/Computer

Callie Girodat: 7-12 Music

Dana Erickson: Library

Larry Kretchman: Social Studies/History

Vicki Osier: Science

Ardell Ptacek: Agricultural Education

Lavonne Ptacek: Family and Consumer Science

Mary Rotenberger: Counselor/Physical Education

Adam Sola: Math

Rebeka Helm: English

Eric Olson: Physical Education

Educational Services:

Cindy Linderkamp: Grade 7-8 Reading Specialist

Rhonda Weigelt: Special Ed Strategist/7-12 LD

SIGNATURE OF ACCEPTANCE

Dear Parents:

This signature page combines several school policies into this one page.

1. Student Handbook

2. Acknowledgement of open lunch

3. Substance Abuse and Extracurricular Policy (pp. 15-17 and APPENDIX A of

this handbook)

4. Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy (p. 25)

5. Email policy (p. 26)

6. Interactive Television Classes Student Policy (p. 27)

Please read the documents and discuss the contents with your student(s).

Please sign this page, remove it from this booklet, and return it to the school within the

first few days. Students will receive computer and e-mail privileges only after the page is

returned and signed. These signature pages will be kept on file in the school.

Sincerely,

Randal Brockman

High School Principal

We have read the following documents contained herein: the Student Handbook,

Acknowledgement of open lunch, the Student Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy, the

Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy, the Email policy, and the

Interactive Television Classes Student Policy.

____________________________ _____________

Signature of Student Date

____________________________ _____________ Signature of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Date

We have the following comments to make regarding information contained in the student

handbook:

TABLE OF CONTENTS CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS 6 FOREWARD 7

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT 7

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE 7 NS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 7

CORRESPONDENCE AND/OR ONLINE COURSES 8

SEMESTER TESTS 8 PROGRESS REPORTS 8

REPORT CARDS 8

GRADES 8 COURSE FAILURE 8

HONOR ROLL 9

STUDENT ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY 9

PHYSICAL EXAM FOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION 9

ATTENDANCE POLICY 9

ABSENT THE DAY OF AN ACTIVITY 10 SATURDAY SCHOOL 10

TARDINESS 10

JUNOR AND SENIOR PROM 11 DISCIPLINE 11

STUDY HALLS 12

SUSPENSION 12 POLICY REGARDING SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION 13

ENROLLMENT OF SUSPENDED STUDENTS 13

SUSPENSION OF HANDICAPPED STUDENTS 13 ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION 14

POLICY REGARDING STUDENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG ABUSE 15 PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES 15

AUTHORIZED USE 16

VIOLATIONS 16 INTERVENTION 16

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION 17

SUSPENSION FROM EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 17 GUIDANCE SERVICES 17

COUNSELING SERVICES 18

TESTS AND INVENTORIES 18 PARENT/GUARDIAN VISITATION OF CLASSROOMS 18

PATRON COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL 19

HARASSMENT 19 CARRYING WEAPONS 20

STUDENT RECORDS & RIGHT TO PRIVACY 20

ADDITION OF HOME SCHOOL COURSES TO TRANSCRIPTS 20 MEDICATION 20

ILLNESS 20

INFORMATION SERVICE 21 COMMUNITY SERVICE 21

SCHOOL DAY 21

SECURITY 21 BUS TRANSPORTATION 21

INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING 22

DRIVING OF CARS TO SCHOOL 22 CAFETERIA MANNERS 22

DRESSING/SHOWER ROOM RULES 22

LOCKERS 22 LOST AND FOUND ITEMS 23

DRESS CODE 23

BOOKS 23

FIRE, TORNADO AND LOCKDOWN DRILLS 23 CLASS MEETINGS 23

STUDENT TELEPHONE USE 23

COMMUNICATING TO STUDENTS/STAFF DURING SCHOOL HOURS 23 VISITORS 23

LIBRARY 23

BREAKAGE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY 24 PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL PREMISES 24

WORK RELEASE 24

SCHOOL PARTIES 24 CLASS RINGS 24

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 24

ACTIVITY TICKETS 25

SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SPORTSMANSHIP 25

YOUR SCHOOL 25

GYM USE AFTER HOURS 25 COMPUTER POLICY 25

EMAIL POLICY 26

ITV POLICY 27 APPENDIX A – NORTH SARGENT DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS 29

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CLASS OFFICERS & ADVISORS

7TH GRADE – Christine Bopp President Bryer Crandall

Vice President Jaden Gilje Secretary-Treasurer Brady McKenna

St. Council Rep Jasmine Sherlock

8TH GRADE – Lavonne Ptacek

President Dylan Frederick

Vice President NaKayla Halmrast Secretary-Treasurer Jessica Sherlock

St. Council Rep Riley McFarland

FRESHMEN – Ardell Ptacek

President Not available at time of printing

Vice President

Secretary-Treasurer St. Council Rep

SOPHOMORES – Adam Sola

President Brea Frederick Vice President Hailey Decker

Secretary-Treasurer Darby Swanson

St. Council Rep Kallie Decker

JUNIORS – Rebeka Helm & Larry Kretchman

President Sierra McKeever

Vice President Blake Nelson Secretary-Treasurer Drew Asche

St. Council Rep Mark McFarland

SENIORS – Randal Brockman

President Katelyn Decker

Vice President Bethany Kempel

Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Greenmyer St. Council Rep Hope Ciesynski

STUDENT BODY

President Not available at time of printing Vice President

Secretary-Treasurer

FOREWARD

This handbook is designed as an information guide for students and parents. We sincerely hope that you will find it a valuable source of information concerning the operation and regulations of your

school. Other rules, regulations, and policies necessary for the efficient operation of North Sargent

School may be found in, but not limited to, the following documents: Policy Handbook North Sargent Public School District #3

North Sargent District #3 Elementary Student Handbook

North Sargent District #3 Faculty Handbook Master Agreement of North Sargent Education Association and NS Board of Education

North Dakota High School Activities Association Handbook

North Dakota Century Code The faculty of our school would like to assist you in every way possible to make your years at North

Sargent School as profitable as any other years of your life. They are all anxious to cooperate with

you to make this a most pleasant year. Accept your responsibilities to your school and community

as evidence that you are making a successful transition from childhood to adulthood.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

The North Sargent Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,

sex, handicap, or age in admission or access to its educational programs and/or activities, which it

operates and offers to its students and extends to employment policies and/or practices of its personnel which it employs. North Sargent Public School abides by the Americans with Disability

Act of 1990. We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations so that no person is

denied benefits or services or excluded from activities because of any handicapping condition. Handicapping conditions include any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or

more of the major life activities. The definition includes not only those who have a record of such

impairment but also those who are regarded as having such impairment. The Superintendent is charged with implementing this policy in the most economical manner that will eliminate any denial

of benefits, services or participation in activities. Inquiries concerning discrimination may be referred to the Superintendent, who has been designated as coordinator of Title IX, and Title VI,

Public law 94-142, Americans with Disabilities Act responsibilities. Also, inquiries concerning Title

VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be referred to the Superintendent,

Randall A. Cale, Box 289, Gwinner, ND 58040, (701) 678-2492, or to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S.

Department of Education, 500 W Madison St – Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

Students of the schools of North Dakota are required by State Law to remain in school until they reach the age of 16.

NORTH SARGENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Twenty-two (22) units of credit are required for graduation from North Sargent High School. The

minimum requirements in course areas are as follows:

4 credits of English 3credits of Math

3credits of Science

3 credits of Social Studies (1 unit US History, 1 unit POD, 1 unit of other Social Study) 1 credit of Physical Education (may include ½ unit of Health) .

3 credits of foreign Language, Fine Arts, or CTE (must have .5 unit of Confident Consumer)

5 credits of electives

Students who have not met state graduation requirements will not participate in graduation exercises.

Courses taken by correspondence do not count towards the minimum requirements unless approved by the high school principal. Students wishing to enroll at any North Dakota four-year public

college or university campus as a freshman must have met the following admission requirements:

4 units of English, including the development of written and oral communication skills

3 units of mathematics, algebra I, II, III, Sr. math, geometry 3 units of laboratory science, including at least 1 unit each in 2 or more of the following:

biology, chemistry, physics, or physical science

3 units of social studies, excluding consumer education, cooperative marketing, orientation to social science, and marriage/family

The State Board of Higher Education strongly recommends the high school students intending to enroll in baccalaureate universities take two math classes above algebra I and two units of a single

classical or modern language, including American Sign Language and Native American languages.

Many colleges and universities require three units of math, algebra I and above. Students who have not fulfilled these requirements, yet who wish to attend a four-year public campus in North Dakota

might have to consider a two-year college as an option.

Students must be enrolled in 7 courses per semester which may include one study hall. One online

course for dual credit may be substituted for a class per semester with the approval of the principal.

Any student wishing to retake a class for scholarship purposes may do so; however, the initial grade

will remain on the official transcript. All classes taken will count toward the overall GPA. Only the

classes required for the scholarship will count toward the scholarship GPA.

CORRESPONDENCE AND ONLINE COURSES

Seniors taking a correspondence or online class needed for graduation must complete the class by April 15. This will allow time to prepare programs and diplomas for graduation. If the class is not

completed by April 15, the student may not participate in the graduation ceremony.

SEMESTER TESTS

All students are required to take all semester tests. Students enrolled in one-semester classes during the second semester will be required to take semester exams in those classes as well. Semester tests

in all subjects will count not more than one-fifth (20%) of the semester grade.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports will not be mailed to parents as access to student grades is available online. If

parents do not have a computer to access the grades, reports will be mailed if requested.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be issued during the week following the completion of each semester. An incomplete on the report card must be made up within three weeks into the next grading period, or

the grade earned (including non-credit for missing work) by the student will be recorded in place of

the incomplete.

GRADES

Grades indicate the quality and quantity of work a student is doing. Grades become part of every student's permanent record. The grading system is as follows:

92% - 100% = A (Superior) 84% - 91% = B (Excellent)

76% - 83% = C (Average)

68% - 75% = D (Passing) Below 67% = F (Failing)

COURSE FAILURE

Any pupil who fails at least half of his/her subjects in any semester is on academic probation the

succeeding semester. If the failure continues, his/her parents will be called for consultation.

Cheating can result in course failure. Students in grades 7 and 8 who fail two or more major courses will be retained in grade.

HONOR ROLL

Every semester, the principal will list an honor roll of all students having a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students having a GPA of 3.0-3.79 will be considered B Honor Roll

students and Students having a GPA of 3.8-4.0 will be considered A Honor Roll students. No

student will be eligible for the honor roll that has any grade below a D, regardless what his/her GPA is. Seniors will graduate as honor students if cumulative GPA is 3.5 or better. All semester and

progress grades will be by Letter only (A, B, C, D, or F) on any report. GPA will be figured each

semester using these grades as basic minimum standards achieved in each individual course. These minimum percentage standards are still set by policy as previously stated in this handbook. Class

rank and honors will be figured per semester, with final class awards determined by rank at the end

of 7 semesters. All classes will be graded on semesters. A student who passes a semester of any course will receive the amount of credit assigned to that course.

STUDENT ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

The high school principal will check grades weekly for each student’s set of courses taken. To be

eligible for participation, a student must be passing in all of the courses that they are registered for.

Grade check will be done Tuesday afternoon with the eligibility list being published Wednesday afternoon. Eligibility will be from that publication until the following week’s Wednesday

publication. Students need to be eligible to compete in interscholastic sports, NDHSAA-sponsored

activities, and any other interscholastic competition or performance in which a student is representing North Sargent High School. The prom will not be included in the eligibility policy, as

long as the student is not ineligible due to a drug/alcohol/tobacco violation.

The grades checked will be cumulative grades from the beginning of the semester. A student failing

more than one course at the end of the first semester will be ineligible for four weeks of the second

semester. Students who are failing more than one subject at the end of the school year shall be ineligible for the first four weeks of the succeeding school year.

PHYSICAL EXAM FOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION

According to NDHSAA guidelines, student athletes participating in NDHSAA sanctioned sports

programs will be required to file a Pre-participation Health History and Screening and Physical Examination with their school office prior to their participation (including practice) on a yearly

basis. Physical examinations are valid for one school year and must be completed on or after April

15 to be valid for participation the following school year.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Our school's purpose is to help each and every student receive the best possible education. However, each student has the responsibility to get as much out of the school as he/she can.

Tardiness, absences, and skipping all lower a student's scholarship and hinder learning.

If you have chosen to attend North Sargent School, you accept the responsibility to attend regularly

and promptly. The following attendance rules apply:

1. North Dakota Century Code 15-34.1 governs student attendance at North Sargent. 2. Students must have their parents contact the school on the first day of absence.

3. There are two types of absences: excused and unexcused. The principal approves

excused absences. The only absences that will be excused are those due to extenuating circumstances, illness, illness or death in the immediate family,

necessary work at home, and/or special reasons for which prior arrangements have

been made. All other absences are considered unexcused. 4. Getting prior approval from the principal is imperative. If you miss school, even

with parental permission, you may still receive an unexcused absence. If your

parents feel they have a legitimate reason for you being absent from school, please have them discuss the reason with the principal in advance. Excusing students with

low academic achievement will be kept to a minimum. In addition, the principal

may call the parents/guardian and request a conference. 5. All class work missed during an excused absence must be made up within a period

of time corresponding to twice the length the absence. All class work missed

during an unexcused absence will receive a 10% grade drop in work made up. This

includes tests, daily work, quizzes, special projects, etc. If the student fails to complete the work as assigned, he/she will be subject to reduced grades or zeros if

the classroom teacher so chooses. In addition, that student may be required to make

up work in study halls or after school. Unexcused absences may result in loss of interscholastic activities, detention, suspension, the filing of truancy charges, and/or

an appearance before the school board.

6. Three tardies in the same class period in any one quarter will count as an unexcused absence in that class and each one after.

7. College campus visits will be limited to one day per senior and must be approved

by the High School Principal two days prior to the visit. 8. Any student who misses more than 10 class periods of any class in one semester

will be required to make up time missed either before school, after school or during

Saturday school. If time is not made up, the student may lose credit for the class.

Absences that result from participation in school activities do not count.

9. It is our desire that you make all appointments with doctors or dentists outside of

school hours. If not, excuse slips must be brought in advance. 10. All excuses for absences must be signed by the parent or guardian and must be

turned in to the principal before the school day begins. The principal may call the

homes of the absent students in the morning to inquire reason for absence if parents have not called.

11. Under no condition will any student be permitted to leave school without written

permission of the principal and the teacher whose classes are missed. Parents must clear through the office if they wish to take their children out of school, and should

take them directly out of class. Written permission from the parent or a permission

slip from the principal must be obtained before students drive during school time. 12. Students must have an official pass to be outside of their classrooms or study halls.

Students must make arrangements to get a pass from the teacher before the start of the period. Any student who is in the hall and cannot furnish a pass will be sent to

the principal's office.

13. A doctor's note indicating that a student cannot participate in physical education is the only excuse accepted for non-participation in PE (physical education). A

student who cannot participate in PE will be assigned a paper to write on each unit

of PE missed so that the student may earn the required credits needed for graduation.

14. If a student has been absent for only a portion of the day, he/she must report to the

office when arriving at the school and receive an admit slip to present to the classroom teacher.

15. All of the above attendance rules are subject to the principal's discretion.

ABSENT THE DAY OF AN ACTIVITY

In order for a student to participate or practice in an extracurricular activity, he/she needs to be

present at school all day. If the activity is not on a school day, he/she must be present the last day of school immediately prior to the activity. If a student is gone for a doctor or dental appointment,

court, funeral, or other appointments, with prior notice he/she may participate if he/she provides

proof of their appointment to the office. The High School Principal may also, under special circumstances, excuse an absence and allow a student to participate.

SATURDAY SCHOOL

Saturday school will be held as needed throughout the school year. Students with excessive tardies

or absences will be required to attend. Students may also be required to attend because of other

disciplinary issues. Failure to attend will result in suspension. Students with excessive absences that do not attend may also lose credit.

TARDINESS

A student will be counted tardy if they arrive after the scheduled start of class and before 5 minutes

has elapsed. All students will be allowed 1 tardy per class per quarter without punishment. The

second tardy will result in 15 minutes of detention with the teacher. The third tardy will result in 30

minutes of detention with the principal. Any additional tardies over 3 the student will need to make up the time either before school, after school or during Saturday school. If the student doesn’t show

up to make up the time they will be assigned in-school suspension.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROM

All year, the junior class works diligently to make money for the junior/senior prom, which is a

formal event. Those who may attend include the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors and their escorts. No one below senior high school level will be allowed to attend this formal party, no

exceptions. North Sargent students escorting or being escorted by students from other schools have

to submit the names of their escorts.

DISCIPLINE

North Sargent is your school. Make it a school of which you will be justly proud. Students should

be proud of their school, and they should conduct themselves in a manner that best represents their

school. This handbook cannot include every possible type of student behavior in the high school.

Common sense will dictate, in most cases, the proper procedure. Teachers, whether in classroom, halls, library, gym, cafeteria, or any place within the school, as well as on the school grounds, have

authority to administer discipline. Students are not to question a teacher's authority. Accept the

discipline in a gracious manner and later request a conference with the principal to clear up the matter. The following are some of the rules and regulations regarding behavior in school:

1. Do not loiter in halls and lavatory during class breaks or when you have a pass from

your class. 2. Students are not allowed to leave a class to do something for another teacher or

practice for coming events unless the teacher gets permission from the principal.

3. Be on time for all classes so that you will not disrupt the class or interrupt your teacher. Students should carry sufficient books with them if difficulty is

encountered in getting to class on time. 4. Students are not to go in the gym in the morning or any other time without

permission of the administration or athletic department, and only under teacher

supervision. At no time is anyone to be on the gym floor in shoes other than regulation shoes.

5. Address faculty members, custodial personnel, and secretaries as Mr., Mrs., or

Miss, whichever is appropriate. This shows that you are a courteous person. 6. Sunflower seeds will not be permitted.

7. Taking of property that does not belong to you is against the policy of this school

and will be treated as a disciplinary offense. If and when the situation warrants it, civil authorities will be notified.

8. Running in the halls is forbidden for the sake of safety.

9. Headsets/phones, cell phones, and other electronic devices are allowed in the building either before school, after school or during lunch. Any other time, if we

see it or hear it, we take it. Headgear (hats) is not to be worn in the school building

during regular school hours. 10. Specific regulations will be determined by each teacher based upon the size of the

class, location of the classroom, and type of subject being taught. In general, classes

should be quiet and orderly and there must be complete attention while the class is actually in session. A teacher may dismiss any student from class who, in his/her

opinion, is disrupting normal class procedure and interfering with the rights and

privileges of the other class members. Such students are to be directed to the principal’s office and may not be readmitted without a written permit from the

principal.

11. If your teacher sends you to the principal's office and no one is in, report to the main office. Do not go anywhere else in the building.

12. Electronic devices including, but not limited to, mp3 players and cd players are not

permitted in the school during the class day. These devices may be stored in the student lockers until after school hours. Cell phones may be carried in a pocket or

concealed; however, if the phone is seen or heard, it will be confiscated and turned

in to the Principal. First offense, the item can be retrieved at the Principal’s office

after school; second offense, the item can be retrieved by a parent/guardian on Friday after school. Further offenses will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Corporal punishment, according to the amended chapter 15-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, is prohibited in schools. As stated in 15-47-47: No school district employee may inflict, cause to be

inflicted, or threaten to inflict corporal punishment on a pupil. For purposes of this section, corporal

punishment means the willful infliction of, willfully causing the infliction of, or willfully allowing the infliction of physical pain on a pupil. This section does not prohibit the use of force that is

necessary for a school district employee to quell a physical disturbance, for the threatening physical

injury to a person or damage to property, to quell a verbal disturbance, for the purposes of self-defense, for the preservation of order, or to obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects

within control of a pupil.

Physical pain or discomfort caused by an athletic competition or other recreational activities

voluntarily engaged in by a pupil is not corporal punishment. Each school board shall develop

policies defining expected student behavior and procedures to follow in the event the standard of expected student behavior is violated.

STUDY HALLS

A student may speak during the study period by obtaining permission from the instructor in charge.

Students may check out of the study hall to go to the library or bathroom at the discretion of the

instructor. The study hall teacher may set a time by which you must return to study hall. If you need help from another teacher, you must obtain a pass from the teacher you wish to see before you come

to study hall.

In general, the study hall is provided for you as a place to study. Your behavior is expected to be

such that other students, as well as yourself, can do their work without any distractions.

Requests for students to work together on special projects or group activities must be presented to

the study hall supervisor and be signed by the sponsoring teacher. Students on free study time who wish to attend study hall must abide by the regulations set forth by the teacher in charge.

The following rules will be enforced in all study halls at North Sargent School: 1. Students will follow all rules established in student handbook.

2. No talking in study hall without permission.

3. Only one student may sign out at a time. 4. Books must be brought to study hall before the beginning of the period.

SUSPENSION

Being suspended from school is a very serious offense. Suspension involves either in-school

suspension or the dismissal of a pupil from school classes, buildings, and grounds. Suspension is

indicated only in grave situations. After the principal has confronted the student, advised the student of the charges, and given the student an opportunity to respond, the parent(s) of the pupil are to be

notified promptly by the school principal if a suspension has been issued. The principal shall also

promptly notify district administration of such suspension, briefly relating reasons for the suspension. Students may be suspended, either "in school" or "out of school," for misconduct,

disobedience, and insubordination. No student who has been suspended from school may reenter

without the accompaniment of his parents or guardians. All suspensions from school are on record.

The superintendent or principal may suspend any pupil from school for not more than five days for

insubordination, habitual disobedience, or disorderly conduct. In each case, the superintendent shall give notice of the suspension, and the reason therefore, to the parent or guardian of the pupil and to a

member of the school board. The school board may, upon a majority vote, suspend a pupil for not

more than 10 days, or expel a pupil for not longer than the current school term, in cases of insubordination, habitual indolence, or disorderly conduct. Violation of the rules or school policies

shall be deemed insubordination. The second offense may lead to permanent suspension from class

with the backing of the administration and the school board.

POLICY REGARDING SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION

Pupils are expected to conduct themselves in a manner suitable to their age and grade. Pupils willfully disobedient or consistently disturbing the class is subject to corrective discipline. A

principal has complete authority to deal with disciplinary problems in his/her school, and the

superintendent or school board shall be called in a disciplinary action only when requested by the principal or upon written request of the student involved, or his/her parents(s).

A principal may suspend a student for up to five days or recommend a longer suspension for any of the following reasons:

1. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or stealing or attempting

to steal school property of value.

2. Causing or attempting to cause damage to private property or stealing or attempting

to steal private property.

3. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.

4. Knowingly possessing, handling, carrying, or transmitting any weapon or

dangerous instrument, or look-alike weapon in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle, or at any school-sponsored activity. Such weapons

include but are not limited to any knife, razor, ice pick, explosive smoke bomb,

incendiary device, gun (including a pellet gun), sling shot, look-a-like weapon, bludgeon, brass knuckles or artificial knuckles of any kind, or any object that can

reasonably be considered a weapon or dangerous instrument (see CARRYING

WEAPONS POLICY). 5. Possessing, using, transmitting, or being under the influence of any narcotic drug,

hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind.

6. Continued disobedience or persistent defiance of proper authority.

7. Behavior, which is detrimental to the welfare, safety, or morals of other pupils. 8. Truancy.

9. Any student behavior, which is deemed disruptive to the educational process, as

determined by the principal. 10. Offensive and vulgar language, whether or not it is obscene, defamatory, or likely

to incite violence, where it is disruptive to the educational process.

Note: Students will not lose credit for work done during Out-of-School Suspension if the work is turned in immediately when admitted back to school.

ENROLLMENT OF SUSPENDED STUDENTS

Any student who has been suspended from a school in this district is not eligible to attend any other

school within the district until eligible to return to his or her regular school. Any student who has

been suspended from another district will not be permitted to enroll in this district until eligible to re-enroll in his/her former district or until the school board or the superintendent has reviewed the prior

suspension and determines that the suspension was illegal or improperly given.

SUSPENSION OF HANDICAPPED STUDENTS

Summary Suspension: Handicapped students may be summarily suspended if they endanger

themselves or others. A summary suspension is the immediate removal of the student from his/her regularly scheduled school program for a period not to exceed three school days. The summary

suspension may be affected immediately upon the decision of the designated building administrator.

The administration must make and document efforts to contact and notify the parent/guardian prior to the suspension.

The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charges, an explanation of the evidence supporting the charges, and an informal opportunity to respond to and rebut the charge. A

Multidisciplinary Team (consisting of the student's individual education plan (IEP) Team, but not

including the parents) shall convene within the three school days of suspension to review the

misbehavior and propose any needed revisions in the IEP. The district is not obligated to provide educational services during the time of summary suspension.

Short-term Suspension: A short-term suspension of (5) school days or less may be affected for a handicapped student for any conduct, which would warrant short-term suspension for a non-

handicapped student. (If a student has received summary suspensions and/or short-term suspensions

totaling ten {10} days during any one school year, all subsequent suspensions will be handled under the policies governing long-term suspension.)

The Multidisciplinary Team must determine that the behavior in question was not related to the handicapping condition or a result of inappropriate placement before short-term suspension may be

implemented. No Multidisciplinary Team meeting will be required for those handicapped students

for whom short-term suspension has been included in the Discipline plan attached to the IEPs. In

such cases, the IEP Discipline plan will be implemented if the student has engaged in the conduct for

which the discipline plan allows short-term suspension.

The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charges, an explanation of the evidence

supporting the charges, and an informal opportunity to respond to and rebut the charge. The

administration will make and document efforts to notify the parent prior to the suspension. The Multidisciplinary Team will determine the nature and extent of services, if any, to be provided at

home for students who receive short-term suspension.

Long-term Suspension: A long-term suspension of more than five school days may be affected by a

handicapped student for any conduct which warrants long-term suspension for a non-handicapped

student. Prior to long-term suspension, the Multidisciplinary team shall consider whether the behavior indicated the need for new assessment and evaluation of data. If the Multidisciplinary

Team determines that the misbehavior is related to the handicapping condition and is a result of an inappropriate placement, the handicapped student may not be suspended.

Short-term and Long-term Suspension: Except for summary suspension procedures, a handicapped student shall remain in the current placement pending action on a suspension recommendation unless

the parents and the administration agree otherwise. A handicapped student for whom long-term

suspension has been recommended is entitled to all the due process rights available to a non-handicapped student for whom long-term suspension has been recommended. In addition, the

handicapped student is entitled to all the due process procedures available to a handicapped student

under the Education of All Handicapped Children Act and applicable state policies and procedures.

Suspension and Special Referral: The district is not required to refer for special education

assessment and evaluation a regular student who has been suspended for violation of school rules and district policy to determine if such a student might be handicapped. A suspended regular student

is not entitled to reinstatement of classroom and campus privileges pending any assessment and

evaluation that is to be made during the term of the student's suspension. Copies of these rules will be distributed to each student annually, and may be posted in the school.

ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION

In as much as exclusion from school is a penalty opposed by many members of the public and in as

much as the board believes suspension should be a punishment of last resort, it is the policy of the

board that alternatives be considered when a disciplinary punishment must be imposed upon a student.

The board encourages the use of parent-teacher-student conferences, counseling services, the services of community, social, and psychological agencies, and special classes for students

disenchanted with normal classes. Other resources may be employed for students who have

committed a serious infraction of school rules or who appear on the point of doing so. The board approves the use of a crisis team, probation system, and work program.

POLICY REGARDING STUDENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG ABUSE

The school has a clear responsibility to maintain an atmosphere that will promote a quality-learning environment. Because the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other chemicals among young people

has become a major problem in our country, and because the use and availability of these substances

on school campuses interferes with the educational process, this policy is being adopted and implemented. The policy is designed to help eradicate the influence of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and

other chemicals within the school environment. As such it is designed to promote chemical health

and protect students in the school environment by imposing consequences for misbehavior, educating the students, deterring use, and preventing abuse of chemicals. It is also designed to serve

as a guide for faculty and staff in implementing intervention procedures for students.

This district will teach about drugs, alcohol and tobacco in an age appropriate, developmentally

based education and prevention program in every grade K-12. This program will include information

about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs available to the students. The district

will also conduct staff orientation, continued training, and parent and community education. This

education program will also include providing an information service for referral to counseling

and/or treatment so that the student may seek and get counseling on alcohol, drug and tobacco matters at any time without fear of reprisal and with assurance of the confidentiality of the

counseling. Referral for treatment when needed should be a constructive and not a punitive action.

We recognize that chemical addiction is a treatable disease.

The use of illicit drugs and unlawful possession and use of alcohol and tobacco is wrong and

harmful. It is the responsibility of the school to establish rules that will eliminate such from the school setting. Therefore it shall be against school policy for any student:

1. to sell, deliver, or give, or attempt to sell, deliver, or give to any person any of the

substances listed in this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any of the substances listed in this policy;

2. to posses, procure, purchase, or receive, or to attempt to possess, procure, purchase, or receive, the substances listed in this policy or what is represented by or to the

student to be any of the substances listed in this policy or what the student believes

is any of the substances in this policy. A student will be determined to be "in possession" when the substance is on the student's person or in the student's locker,

car or handbag, or when he/she owns it completely or partially;

3. to be under the influence of (legal intoxication not required), or to use or consume, or attempt to use or consume, the substances listed in this policy or what is

represented by or to the student to be any of the substances listed in this policy.

This applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at a school-

sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or in any place interferes with or obstructs the

missions or operations of the school district or the safety or welfare of students or employees.

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES

1. Alcohol or any alcoholic beverages 2. Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by NDCC Sections 19-03.1-

05 through 19-03.1-26 (paraphernalia) or as defined by Section 812, Schedules I-V,

of Title 21, United States Code, Section 801, et.seq., including but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, any hallucinogen, any stimulant, or any depressant;

and all other illicit drugs

3. Any abuseable glue or aerosol paint or any other chemical substance, for inhalation, including but not limited to, lighter fluid, white-out, and reproduction fluid

4. Any prescription or non-prescription drug, medicine, vitamin or other chemical

including, but not limited to aspirin, pain relievers, stimulants, diet pills, multiple or other type vitamins, pep pills, "no-doze" pills, cough medicines and syrups, cold

medicines, laxatives, stomach or digestive remedies, depressants and sleeping pills

not taken in accordance with the authorized use policy 5. Tobacco or tobacco products including E-cigarettes

AUTHORIZED USE

Any student whose parent or guardian requests that he/she be given a prescription or non-prescription medicine, drug, or vitamin requires a prior permission signed by the parent or guardian

for aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain relievers and a signed request of the physician and parent for any

other medication. These requests must be filed with the elementary teachers in grades K-6, and with the high school principal in grades 7-12.

VIOLATIONS

Disciplinary sanctions will be imposed on any student violating this policy. These sanctions are

listed in a table at the end of this handbook. Violations of this policy may result in suspension.

Repeated violations may result in expulsion. Prohibited substances will be confiscated and may be turned over to law enforcement authorities. The student will be referred to the principal and/or the

school counselor.

Any student who is observed to be under the influence of a prohibited substance will be taken

immediately to the principal's office. The student's parents will be notified and asked to pick up the

student. If there appears to be imminent danger to other students, school personnel, and the student involved, the principal may have the student removed from the school, by school, medical, or law

enforcement personnel.

INTERVENTION

We also recognize the responsibility to assist students in recognizing their own addiction. It is

realized that the public school has neither the authority nor the responsibility to make health determinations regarding chemical dependency. However, when observed behavior indicates that a

problem exists which may affect the student's ability to learn or the educational climate of the

school, the school has a right and a responsibility to refer the student for a formal chemical dependency diagnosis.

To this end, the North Sargent School District #3 encourages faculty members to be observant of

student behavior and to participate in a program of intervention. Faculty members may use the

established checklist to determine whether observed behavior should be reported. If the faculty member decides that the behavior indicates a possible prohibited activity, the student should be

referred to the principal. If the principal believes that the student is in need of assistance from a

certified addiction counselor, the principal may call the student in for a formal conference. The principal may receive assistance in how to confront students from a certified addiction counselor. If,

after conferring with the student, the principal believes there is a possibility that the student may be

chemically dependent, the student and/or the student's parent/guardian will be told that it is necessary that the student receive a formal chemical dependency diagnosis.

The school will make a reasonable effort to cooperate with a therapy program if one is recommended for the student. The school board of North Sargent School District #3 believes that if the student is

involved in a chemical dependency program and is successfully addressing his/her harmful

involvement with chemicals, he/she may continue to participate in any extracurricular program unless that participation is in conflict with rules set forth by the North Sargent School District #3

school board and the North Dakota High School Activities Association.

The school may, through the use of available resources, provide follow-up counseling and

supportive assistance to those students who return after successfully completing a therapeutic

regimen, realizing that the student may need assistance in dealing with other environmental factors beyond the school's control which may remain unchanged.

A student can expect that any personal problem he/she discusses with an administrator, faculty member, social worker, or counselor will be strictly confidential. There are four exceptions:

1. Whenever a staff member learns of a condition, which may adversely affect another

student, he/she will have to act on that information. 2. If a student is experiencing health and/or emotional problems because of controlled

substance use or abuse and is unable or unwilling to seek assistance, then referral

should be made. Confidentiality will be maintained subject to the welfare of the

student. 3. If a staff member has reasonable cause to suspect child abuse, the staff member

must report to the Children and Family Services Division of the Department of

Human Services. 4. If a staff member is called to testify in a judicial proceeding, that staff member must

do so.

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

A COPY OF THIS POLICY WILL BE GIVEN ANNUALLY TO EACH STUDENT. In addition,

student handbooks will be used to inform students that the use of alcohol and other drugs is wrong and harmful and is not permissible. Students, employees, and parents will be given a copy of the

standards of conduct and the statement of sanctions required concerning the possession, use or

distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. Parents will receive a copy of the student substance abuse

policy, along with a form to sign verifying that they have received the policy. The principal will

maintain documentation of parents' receipt of the policy.

The superintendent or his/her designee will annually conduct in-service training sessions for all

school district employees, which will include a review of this policy and procedures for

implementation thereof. In the event an employee is unable to attend such in-service training sessions, the superintendent or his designee will cause this policy to be individually reviewed with

such employee. The superintendent will maintain a list of all employees with whom this policy has

been reviewed, whether individually or through in-service training, along with the dates of such review or training.

SUSPENSION FROM EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Use or Possession Use or possession of tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, other harmful substances, illegal use or possession of narcotics or habit-forming drugs is prohibited. Any co-curricular participant who

indulges in any of these harmful practices will be suspended from all game participation or public

appearance for a period of six (6) consecutive weeks for the first offense and for a period of eighteen (18) consecutive weeks for any subsequent offense. For all other school extracurricular activities,

the offender will not be allowed to participate in any activities wherein the student appears to be

representing the school. Those activities will include prom, athletic banquets and class night. If a student committed an offense after a sport season is completed, he or she may be permitted to retain

earned awards but will not be recognized at the athletic banquet. These rules are to be observed

throughout the 12-month calendar year and throughout the student's career in school. Suspensions will start as soon as the school is notified either by the student or authorities. If the infraction occurs

during the summer, the suspension will begin the first day of practice or the first day of school,

whichever comes first. Such determination will be made by the administration. The student has a right to a hearing within three (3) school days after notification of suspension. Refer to the

NDHSAA handbook for further details.

Criminal Act The North Sargent School Board believes in students being responsible for their behavior outside the

school setting. Therefore, students involved in a criminal act will be subject to suspension from extracurricular activities. The first offense is a 6-week suspension and 90 consecutive school days

for any infraction thereafter.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

If a player or coach is ejected from a game, they may not participate for the remainder of the day and

for the next regularly scheduled equal event.

GUIDANCE SERVICES

The guidance service has been set up for all students desiring information and assistance with the problems they may be confronted with during the school year. The main objective of the guidance

service is to help the student to help himself/herself, thereby depending on his/her own resources

rather than on those of others. These services have been set up by the guidance department to assist

the student in making wiser, more realistic decisions while at North Sargent School.

COUNSELING SERVICES

All students in North Sargent School will have the opportunity to participate in several classroom

guidance activities during the school year which deal with social issues, education planning, test interpretation, and occupational information. Counseling services will also be available to students

on a voluntary basis for those desiring additional information or help. All matters discussed during

the counseling interviews will be held in confidence with exception to incidences of abuse, danger to self or others, or when legal requirements demand that confidential information be revealed.

TESTS AND INVENTORIES

Standardized tests will be administered as required by the State of North Dakota. All seniors who

plan to attend college are encouraged to take the ACT test late in their junior year or early in their

senior year. All freshmen entering colleges in North Dakota are required to take the ACT Test prior to enrollment in college. If the ACT Test is taken during the school year, the results will be sent to

your counselor, who can then interpret the scores and give them to you. These test results may aid

you in planning for higher education.

PARENT/GUARDIAN VISITATION OF CLASSROOMS

All visitors, when entering the building, must first report to the main office. The school recognizes the central role that parents/guardians play in the education of their children, and supports active

parent/guardian involvement in the education process. Parents/guardians are encouraged to maintain

regular contact with their child’s instructors. To familiarize themselves with their child’s learning environment, parents/guardians are also encouraged to come to planned conference evenings, school

open houses, and visitation days. Parents/guardians may also visit their child’s classes on other

days, subject to the approval of school administration and the following guidelines. Parents/guardians are asked to understand the school’s responsibility to safeguard the learning

environment for all students, and be sensitive to the disruption that can be caused by having strangers frequently observe the classroom and place demands on teacher time. The school also has

an obligation to protect the privacy rights of all students and their families by ensuring that the

frequency of visitations by one parent/guardian does not allow that parent/guardian to develop

inappropriate knowledge of the behavior or academic progress of other students. The North Sargent

School Board has adopted the following regulations for parent/guardian visitations:

1. All parent/guardian visitations are subject to the approval of the school principal, who is

charged by the school board with the responsibility of guaranteeing the learning

environment and privacy of students. 2. Parents/guardians desiring to visit a classroom shall give a reasonable advance notice to

the principal prior to the visit. The principal should consult with the teacher and respond

to the parent/guardian in a timely manner. 3. Parents/guardians in classrooms are there as guests and are asked to behave as quiet

observers of classroom activities, unless specifically requested otherwise by the

classroom teacher. 4. To protect the privacy of other students, the parents/guardians of a student are asked to

agree to keep any information gained on the behavior or performance of other students

strictly confidential. 5. Visitation shall not be allowed during tests or other student examination/evaluation.

6. Teachers are expected to use the time between classes for preparation, meetings with

students, and discussion with colleagues. Visiting parents/guardians are to refrain from using classroom observations for impromptu parent/guardian-teacher conferences either

during or outside of class time. An appointment should be made with the teacher if the

parents/guardians wish to discuss their child’s educational progress. Teachers shall refrain at all times from discussing the behaviors or achievements of other students with

visiting parents/guardians.

Parents/guardians who fail to abide with these regulations or who intentionally disrupt the

educational process of the school may be asked to leave and/or be denied permission for future visits.

PATRON COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL

The school board recognizes that complaints from concerned patrons are inevitable. In order to

provide an effective procedure for responding to complaints in a manner which is in the best

interests of promoting better educational opportunities for children, the following policy is adopted:

Complaints about personnel shall be directed to the principal or other supervisor directly responsible

for supervision of that employee. The supervisor shall: 1. investigate the complaint

2. promptly notify the employee if the complaint is to be placed in their personnel file

3. schedule a meeting of the employee, the complainant, and the supervisor if deemed

appropriate

4. provide a response to the complainant within fifteen days of receipt of the complaint

If either party is not satisfied with the handling of the complaint, the matter can be appealed to the

superintendent for final resolution. Complaints about the superintendent shall be directed to the

board chairman, who shall follow the same procedure. This procedure is intended to minimize the risk of a possible action for libel or slander, to retain the impartiality of the board, and to maximize

compliance with North Dakota law.

HARASSMENT

Bullying, sexual harassment, or any physical or verbal action meant to intimidate, or cause others to

fear for their own safety is unlawful and has no place in a school. Sexual harassment constitutes unlawful sex discrimination. It is the policy of the North Sargent School District #3 to maintain the

learning and working environment free from harassment. It shall be a violation for anyone to harass another person through conduct or comments of an inappropriate nature.

How to file a discrimination/harassment report: Any person who alleges a violation of the nondiscrimination or harassment policies by any staff or student in the District may use the District's

complaint procedure or may complain directly to the principal or guidance counselor. You will be

asked to provide all relevant information in written form. Include factual information such as names of people involved, location and time of incident(s) and description.

If the complaint is filed with the guidance counselor, it may be investigated before being forwarded to the school administration or, depending upon the nature of the complaint it may be directly

forwarded to the school administration. From there, the complaint will be investigated. The

investigation may include but is not limited to student and parent interviews. Should a report be substantiated, the appropriate consequences to the offender(s) will be determined which may include

but are not limited to: counseling, detention, suspension, expulsion, or the filing of legal charges. If

the complaining party is not satisfied with the response at the first level, they should contact the Superintendent. A substantiated charge against a staff member in the School District will result in

disciplinary action as provided by North Sargent School District and the North Dakota Century

Code.

Filing of a complaint or reporting sexual harassment will not reflect on a student's grades. The right

to confidentiality, both of the complaining party and the accused, will be respected consistent with the need to investigate and where necessary to take corrective action. Submit reports of harassment

to:

Randall A. Cale, Superintendent Mary Rotenberger, School Counselor North Sargent School North Sargent School

P.O. Box 289, Gwinner, ND 58040 P.O. Box 289, Gwinner, ND 58040

Ph: (701) 678-2492 Fax: (701) 678-2311 Ph: (701) 678-2492 Fax: (701) 678-2311

CARRYING WEAPONS

No student will knowingly possess, handle, or transmit any weapon, look-alike weapon, or

dangerous instrument in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle or at any

school sponsored activity. Such weapons include but are not limited to any knife, razor, ice pick, explosive smoke bomb, incendiary device, gun (including pellet gun), slingshot, bludgeon, brass

knuckles, or artificial knuckles of any kind, or any object that can reasonably be considered a

weapon or dangerous instrument. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action. All weapons will be confiscated and may be turned over to the student's parents or law enforcement

officials at the discretion of the administration. Bringing a firearm, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921, to

school will require that the Principal initiate proceedings for the expulsion of the student for a minimum of one year immediately. The Superintendent may recommend a modification of the

expulsion on a case-by-case basis. The Principal will notify law enforcement. A student who is

defined as having a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act may be placed in

an alternative educational setting for up to 45 calendar days, during which time a determination will

be made as to whether bringing the firearm to school was a manifestation of the student's disability.

Other violation of this policy will require those proceedings for the suspension and/or expulsion until the end of the current school term. This is to be initiated immediately by the Principal. Proper due

process proceedings as defined in the Suspension and Expulsion policy will be followed.

STUDENT RECORDS

A cumulative record will be kept for each student in North Sargent School and will include such

information as test scores, school marks, work experience, and any other information that will be meaningful to the overall record. This information will be available to the counselor and to the

teachers so that each may better understand the student. A record of progress reports, disciplinary

action, and correspondence with parents is also kept. This record is open to students and parents. It is maintained throughout the student's time at North Sargent, after which it is destroyed.

STUDENT RECORDS - RIGHT TO PRIVACY

North Sargent School Board and Administration assure compliance with federal law pertaining to

student records and right to privacy.

ADDITION OF HOME SCHOOL COURSES TO TRANSCRIPTS

Home school students who request that a course or courses be added to a North Sargent High School transcript must submit final documentation for the course(s) to the principal for approval. If proper

documentation is not submitted, the course(s) will not be transcribed onto the transcript. Final

documentation must include: 1. Description of the course material

2. Description of the course objectives/standards

3. Description of how the objectives/standards were met 4. Description of the child's academic progress assessments

5. Final grade for the course

MEDICATION

No medication of any kind (including aspirin) will be administered to a student without written

parental permission. Students will be permitted to have medication in school only if they present confirmation from their parents/guardians that they have their parent's or guardian's permission and

that there is a justifiable need for medication. If medication is necessary, forms are available in the

office that must be completed by a parent or guardian in order for medicine to be given. All medication must be retained in the office and can only be administered by school officials.

ILLNESS AND/OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

In general, students who have contracted a disease or illness, which may be shared with others, are

asked to remain at home until it is safe for them to return to school. Some guidelines for the more

common illnesses are as follows: 1. CHICKEN POX: may return when all lesions are crusted and dry with no new ones forming

2. FLU: may return to school when free of fever for a 24-hour period without the aid of medication

3. HEAD LICE: must be nit free prior to school entry

4. IMPETIGO: may return 24 hours after treatment has been started, lesions should be covered 5. MEASLES: may return when free of fever and rash is fading

6. MUMPS: may return 9 days after the beginning of the swelling of the salivary gland

7. PINK EYE: may return after a physician has been seen, prescription medication has been started, and redness/discharge is improving. A written physician note is required.

8. RINGWORM: may return when the treatment has been started and with a physician’s note

9. SCABIES: may return when treatment has been administered and with a physician’s note 10. STREP THROAT: may return 24 hours after treatment has been started if free of fever

11. FIFTH DISEASE: since there is no specific treatment for erythema infectious provirus B19

infections, admittance or return to school should be no sooner than 48 hours after the appearance of red rash according to local physicians and internet sources

INFORMATION SERVICE

An occupational library has been developed that students may use in obtaining information dealing

with the training requirements, working conditions, and outlook on various occupations. Students

are encouraged to check with their counselor and other faculty members when information on college enrollment and scholarships is desired.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The North Sargent School District would like to encourage trained employees and students to

participate in the local volunteer EMT program. Efforts should be made in scheduling to avoid

interfering with instructional time by volunteering for weekend or night shifts. Should it be necessary for a student to be gone on an emergency basis during the school day, students will be

responsible for making up any class work missed. On duty volunteers would be allowed to carry

their EMT pagers in the school.

SCHOOL DAY

School begins at 8:25 AM, and dismissal from school will be at 3:35 PM on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, and Friday. School will be dismissed at 3:10 PM on Wednesdays. However, early

dismissal on Wednesdays will not include students who have work missing, who are failing a class, or who have other academic needs that must be addressed. Students may come to the school early to

meet with teachers, coaches, activity directors, or the principal.

SECURITY

During the hours of the school day, all entrance doors will be locked. There will be only ONE

entrance available, which is the main door on the east side of the building. This entrance is secure and has a monitoring system and camera feed to the office. Once a visitor or student enters the

foyer, they must push a button which will create a tone heard in the office. An office staff member

will then need to grant access once identification has been made. Provisions will be made during the lunch hours for the students to gain access through the west side door. Any student opening a door

or allowing someone entrance to the building during school hours without following proper

procedure will be disciplined. All entrances will be monitored by the security system.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

The driver will be responsible for seating arrangements in the bus. Students will occupy the seat that the driver wishes them to use. Students should make every effort to keep the buses clean. Litter

should not be thrown on the floor or out the window. Students who ride in the morning, but who

will not be riding at night, or students who do not ride in the morning, but who will ride at night, should let their driver know, or let the secretary know so that the driver can be informed. Students

who refuse to obey promptly the direction of the driver, or who refuse to obey regulations will forfeit

the right to ride the bus.

Any misconduct on the bus shall be reported to the principal and/or the superintendent, and he/she

shall notify the parents of the offending student(s). If misconduct continues, the rider(s) shall be deprived of the right to ride the bus. The bus riders shall remain seated while the bus is moving, and

they shall keep their heads, arms, and hands inside the bus. Obscene language, fighting, and/or

scuffling are forbidden. School bus riders shall not litter the bus with food or other debris. The

eating of peanuts or sunflower seeds is prohibited on the bus. School bus riders shall not tamper with the bus or any of its equipment. The offender shall pay for damage to any of the bus

equipment. This includes seats and any other equipment. Bus riders shall bring nothing of a

dangerous or objectionable nature on the bus. Conversation shall be carried on quietly while on the bus. Absolute quiet is required when approaching a railroad crossing. All students should wear

proper clothing when riding buses. Students are expected to bring proper headgear, gloves, and

overshoes on both the regular route and on activity trips.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING

School shall be closed when, in the judgment of the superintendent, conditions would not be safe for buses to operate or children to walk to school. The official statement regarding closing of school

will be made over radio and television stations KVLY, KFGO, KXJB and WDAY. North Sargent

also has an 'All-Call' system that will be initiated which goes out to parent home and cell phone

numbers. Students that ride a bus should have an alternative place to go in town in case of severe

weather.

DRIVING OF CARS TO SCHOOL

No unlicensed student drivers will be permitted to drive cars or motorcycles to school. A photocopy

of current license and proof of insurance must be on file with the principal for a student to be allowed to park on school property. Student parking is to be on the west side of the school;

however, no parking will be allowed in front of the propane tanks or the garbage dumpsters. Student

parking will not be allowed in front of the school building on the east side. During the school day, driving privileges will be granted only upon request of the parents, and then only if the reason is

justifiable or if the student is given permission by the principal. The principal shall have the

authority to request that car keys be held in the office each day, if necessary.

Those who ride the bus to away games shall also be expected to come home on the bus. Other than the activity director, only parents of students may take responsibility for their children. Your

conduct in another school is expected to be excellent at all times. A fee for riding fan or pep buses

to out-of-town games may be charged, should such buses be taken. At no time will students be permitted to drive to athletic or other school sponsored activities which are not at North Sargent.

CAFETERIA MANNERS

1. Leave the table at which you eat the way you found it--CLEAN!

2. You will be responsible for disposing of your dishes and waste food. A refuse

basket and tables are provided for this purpose. 3. It is a privilege to eat in our lunchroom. A lack of respect for regulations

governing our lunchroom and a total disregard for the rights of others may cause

you to lose your lunchroom privileges. Never push or shove others to get ahead of them in line--there is plenty of time allowed for everyone to get their meals.

4. All teachers, both elementary and secondary, have the authority of carrying out

the hot lunch rules, both in the halls and in the cafeteria.

DRESSING/SHOWER ROOM RULES

Students shall keep all personal property, as well as school property that is checked out to them, picked up and off the locker room floor. Proper PE clothing, tennis shoes, and showering are a

"must" for the Physical Education Program. Students in PE (Physical Education) must have

separate gym shoes. These are to be reserved for gym use only. You may check out locks from the PE teacher. All items not in lockers will be removed from the locker room nightly.

LOCKERS

Lockers are assigned at the beginning of the school year. They are primarily for the storage of

coats, books, and other school materials. Lockers not working properly should be reported to the

office immediately. Do not share your combination with others.

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

The school maintains an area where items, which are found, can be turned in to the main office or the elementary principal’s office. All personal items should be marked with names so that, if lost,

they can be properly returned to their rightful owners. Any items not claimed at the end of the

school year will be donated to charity.

DRESS CODE

Research has shown that students work and act better when they are neatly and properly dressed and groomed. Generally, if a student is clean and neat looking, their appearance will be considered

acceptable. We feel that parents are responsible enough to determine hair lengths and cleanliness.

Support of these principles will be appreciated. Athletes and students participating in extracurricular activities will come under special code to be determined by the coaches and/or advisor. Clothing

that contains pictures or logos promoting prohibited substances, sexual innuendo, hidden

innuendos, foul language, or any other antisocial behavior deemed inappropriate will be

prohibited. Strapless shirts will not be allowed. Straps on shirts must be a minimum of 2 inches

wide at the narrowest point. Shirt bottoms must be even to or lower than the waistband of the

pants or shorts at all times. Extremely short skirts or shorts and low cut shirts are distracting and will not be allowed. If a student’s attire is deemed inappropriate, the student will be asked

to change clothes or, if necessary, go home to change and the student will be counted absent

for the time missed. Subsequent offenses may result in suspension from school.

BOOKS

The school owns all textbooks loaned to the students in grades K-12. The school, in some cases, provides necessary workbooks, practice sets, and other papers. Students are expected to take good

care of all books and must not deface them. Do not abuse your textbooks by slamming them on

desks, dropping them on the floor, dropping them in mud or snow, or slamming them in your locker. Please do not write in the books! If they show more than reasonable wear, an extra charge will be

made for them at the end of the year.

FIRE, TORNADO, AND LOCKDOWN DRILLS

In order to evacuate the building rapidly and completely should there be a fire, fire drills will be held on a monthly basis as prescribed by law. In case of a tornado, drills are exercised periodically in the

fall and again in the spring of each year. Lockdown procedures are also exercised in efforts to

assure student and staff preparedness. All drills are supervised by teachers and administration.

CLASS MEETINGS

If your class desires to have a class meeting, contact your advisor first. He/she will then clear it with the principal. Please arrange meetings one week in advance. Time will be limited so use it wisely.

STUDENT TELEPHONE USE

Outgoing calls are to be kept to an absolute minimum. Students may use the telephone in the

hallway only with permission from teachers or office staff. Office phones are for business use only.

COMMUNICATING TO STUDENTS AND STAFF DURING SCHOOL HOURS

If you need to communicate with a student or faculty member you may leave a message in the office.

The message will be conveyed during times when class is not in session. Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

VISITORS

All visitors must report to the office.

LIBRARY

The library is a place to work, study, and read for pleasure. The librarian will aid in selecting

materials in the library, and will be ready to assist you with any problems you may have in locating

materials. There will be limits to the number of students and the amount of time allowed to be in the library. No food or drink in the library. Do not abuse the library privileges. During school hours,

admission to the library may be secured with library passes issued by the study hall teacher. Fines

will be set by the librarian at the beginning of the year and changed periodically as deemed

necessary. Magazines and reference books should never be taken from the library without the librarian's approval. Lost or damaged books should be reported to the librarian. The student must

pay the replacement value of the books. All library materials must be returned to the library before

the student's report card will be issued.

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT POLICY

1. A maximum of three books may be checked out at one time. 2. A maximum of two renewals are allowed.

3. A maximum of two weeks per book per checkout. If a book needs to be renewed,

take care of it BEFORE the due date. 4. A late charge of $.25 a book per day that school is in session. The fine goes into

effect the next school day following due date.

5. If overdue books or fines are not in by the end of each quarter, report cards will

be held until this is taken care of.

6. If you lose a book, you pay for it as determined by the latest publishing

replacement cost. (i.e. Barnes & Noble, Amazon) 7. Books need to be returned 2 weeks before the last day of school for each

school term.

BREAKAGE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Any student, who has broken, destroyed, or defaced school property will be held legally and

financially responsible for it.

PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL PREMISES

Any student wishing to leave the building during school hours must have a note signed by a parent and/or guardian stating the specific reason for the leave. This note must be turned into the HS

Principal before that student is allowed to leave. Students in grades 9-12 will be allowed to leave the school premises during their lunch period. If a student eats lunch at school, that student will still be

allowed to leave the building for the remainder of the lunch period. Any student, who remains in the

building during their lunch period, must be in the lunchroom eating or passing directly to the designated study hall.

WORK RELEASE

Only seniors in good standing and on track to graduate will be allowed work release. Work release

students will only be allowed to leave for work if all classes are C or better. Students will not be

released during a time when a required class for graduation is offered. No credit will be given for work release. All employers of work release students must keep a record of attendance for the

student and notify the school of any absence. All work release students must have written

permission from the principal before starting a program.

SCHOOL PARTIES

Any "all school" parties to be held on weekends or evenings must be approved by the principal at least one week in advance. The principal must also approve activities in classes during the school

day that includes appropriate reward or entertainment within the curriculum.

CLASS RINGS

Each year the sophomores may get class rings. The usual procedure for the class is to order their

rings in the fall of their sophomore year and the rings are received in just a few weeks. Each person may get the style and stone he/she wants. The rings must be paid for before they can be given out.

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Each class should organize sometime during the first week of school. Before a class meeting is

announced, the president of the class must secure the consent and approval of the advisor. Plans for

class parties must be approved by the administration. Class officers and organization officers must submit requests for purchases, requests for fundraisers or other activities, and a budget to the

principal for approval.

ACTIVITY TICKETS

The system of purchasing a blanket ticket to cover admission charges to all school athletic programs

is used in North Sargent School. Students may purchase these tickets from the main office. If a

financial problem exists, please feel free to stop in the superintendent's office. Some arrangements can be made. Students who participate in activities are encouraged to purchase activity tickets since

the money from tickets is used to help pay the cost of these activities.

SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SPORTSMANSHIP

Not all students are able to participate in athletics, but every student can help with school spirit. Do

your part by encouraging each athlete to keep doing his best. Above all, students are urged to help

the athletes observe the training rules. Sportsmanship goes beyond looking out for you and winning. Good sportsmanship involves an attitude that extends to others around you. Participants will cheer

the positive, downplay the negative, be a gracious winner and a respectful loser, and champion

greatness wherever it comes from. There is no place for foul language, sour attitudes, or malicious behavior in school activities. A school can best be remembered in other towns by the sportsmanship

that it shows. I encourage you to be part of our school and help promote “Good Sportsmanship!”

Cheerleaders and their advisor will keep a positive attitude with clean spirit in their cheers, posters,

and other publicity. A good Pep Club can do a lot for a team. Let all students try to follow the

teams as well as they can. Pep rallies will be held periodically during the athletic seasons. The cheerleaders and their advisor will be in charge of the program. Above all, the pep rally should be

well planned.

YOUR SCHOOL

Any school is the product of the people of its district. The school encourages discussion

conferences with its patrons and students about any portion of its educational program. Such conferences are scheduled in advance so as to be sure that the faculty members, the superintendent,

principal or the individual teachers are always ready to attend such a conference. However, we do encourage our public to actively participate in the activities and events at North Sargent. Please take

the time to attend our events, to visit the school, and to support school programs. THANK YOU!

GYM USE AFTER HOURS

All activities in the school gym need to be supervised. If a coach or teacher under contract with

North Sargent School District is not available for supervision, a responsible parent authorized by the school administration may volunteer as a gym supervisor. Supervisors are expected to monitor the

activities in the gym to assure safe gamesmanship and guard against destruction of school property.

COMPUTER NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

GENERAL INFORMATION

To provide an intellectual atmosphere that includes access to knowledge and information, North

Sargent School District (NSSD) believes that all students should have the opportunity to develop

skills in using computer technology. The technology of the computer network is defined as all computers, hardware and software, the LAN (local area network), furniture, and all transmitted

information. Transmitted information includes but is not limited to: electronic mail, web browsing,

file transfer protocol, and any information retrieval via the Internet.

The Internet is an electronic superhighway connecting thousands of computers and users all around

the world. This will give students access to electronic mail communication with people all over the world; information and news from around the world as well as the opportunity to correspond with

the providers of this information; discussion groups on a wealth of topics, and access to many

university library catalogs and databases.

With this access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of material

that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. North Sargent School District has taken all available precautions to restrict access to inappropriate

materials. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials and an industrious

user may discover inappropriate information. We firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure

material that is not consistent with the educational goals of North Sargent School District.

ACCEPTABLE USE

Use of technology at NSSD is a privilege extended to individuals who wish to enhance their learning

experiences. Users will broaden their global horizons and discover a vast scope of information and experience. Learning through interaction with the technology will furnish a graduate with many of

the job readiness skills required by our evolving business and educational community. Each user has

the privilege to make use of authorized hardware and software found in our school in order to facilitate his/her academic growth.

Transmission and viewing of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited.

This unethical behavior includes, but is not limited to, plagiarizing copyrighted, threatening or

obscene materials, or materials protected by trade secret or that are classified government

information. Use of the Internet for commercial activities by for-profit institutions is not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited. All board policies and school

regulations apply to the use of the network to support the educational goals of this institution.

NSSD takes available precaution to prevent misuse of the technology provided. Therefore, certified

staff may monitor activity on a student’s account periodically. Students and parents hereby agree to

not hold NSSD responsible for inappropriate material obtained by offenders of this policy. They further agree to the enforcing of the consequences should the policy and guidelines not be followed.

GUIDELINES

Students in NSSD are expected to comply with the following procedures;

1. Students will follow the acceptable use statement. 2. Each student is assigned a password, which is not to be shared.

3. Sharing of personal notes and non-school related information is prohibited.

No student is allowed to access any other user’s files. 4. No student is allowed to use any material that has not been assigned by North Sargent Staff.

5. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, vulgarity, sexual innuendo, and other anti-

social behaviors are prohibited on the network. 6. The use of the computer to transmit or view pornography, or any other information generally

considered inappropriate in a school setting is forbidden including chat groups, inappropriate

electronic bulletin boards, or news sources.

CONSEQUENCES

Automatic notification will be made to the parent or guardian of any infraction. Depending on the severity of the infraction, ANY of the following consequences may be imposed

1. Appropriate legal action will be taken.

2. Conference with parent or guardian. 3. Individual access privileges will be restricted or revoked.

4. Loss of network use for a determined period of time.

5. School disciplinary action according to the handbook and posted rules. 6. When NSSD incurs a cost due to student negligence or misuse, the student will be responsible

for the cost.

E-MAIL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Access to and use of k12.nd.us is a privilege and should be treated as such by all users. Misuse

of the system is considered a violation of system policy and may also be a violation of law. This

policy applies to all users of the k12.nd.us Email computer system.

1. May be used for K-12 related educational purposes only.

2. Log-ins and passwords are provided for the individual's use while they are affiliated with

the school. Under no conditions should users provide their own password to another user to use their account. Users shall not examine, change, or use another person's account.

Users shall not represent themselves as another individual in electronic communication.

3. Users shall not deliberately attempt to degrade system performance or capability. Knowledge of systems or special passwords shall not be used to damage a system or file,

or to change or remove information without authorization.

4. Users shall not use the system for any illegal purpose or to enter or send material that is obscene or defamatory, or material that is intended to annoy, harass, or alarm another

person, which serves no legitimate purpose. This includes chain letters.

5. Use of computer systems and databases shall be limited to the purposes(s) for which access is granted. Use of the system or databases for political (lobbying) purposes, for

personal or private use or for profit unless such use is authorized, or for other purposes

related to the user's duties or purposes for which access is granted, is prohibited.

6. Users should expect only limited privacy in the contents of their personal files and

communications. An individual search of files will be conducted if there is reasonable

cause that a user has violated this policy or the law. The investigation will be reasonable and related to the suspected violation. External networks and authorities will be

cooperated with in the resolution of an investigation within the restrictions of federal and

state law and the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act. (FERPA) 7. Any user of k12.nd.us who violates this policy may be denied further access to the

system.

ITV POLICY

GREATER SOUTHEAST ITV CONSORTIUM

INTERACTIVE TELEVISION CLASSES STUDENT POLICY

Interactive Television Technology provides students with educational opportunities that are special

both in content and in the way they are made available. Participation should be considered an exciting opportunity as well as a privilege that carries with it a high level of responsibility. Because

of the manner in which ITV classes are delivered, certain standards of students’ behavior are

expected of all students enrolling in these courses. This policy is intended to make participating

students and their parents or guardian aware of the standards expected. Students enrolled in ITV

courses are aware of/and agree to the following standards of behavior.

1. As a student, insubordination of any kind will not be tolerated. Insubordination is

defined as actions or words that the instructor does not approve of that interferes

with the teaching and learning process in the ITV classroom. 2. Inappropriate language or obscene gestures will not be tolerated.

3. Due to available technology, anything I do in the classroom may be videotaped.

4. Classroom guidelines and procedures must be followed. Students must sit in view of camera at all times.

Students must not misuse or abuse classroom equipment.

Students must follow the classroom rules outlined by their ITV instructor.

The following basic rules of discipline procedure will be followed for students who choose not to

follow the above listed rules.

First Offense The student will be given a verbal warning by the classroom instructor and told that his/her parents or guardian will be notified as to the infraction. The notification will be in

writing to the parent/guardian, coordinator, and home school principal.

Second Offense The student will be removed from class, and will receive an F on his/her report card.

Severe Misconduct The student will be removed from the class immediately.

2015-2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 25 1st Day of School

September 7 Labor Day (No School)

September 18 Half Day of School

October 22-23 NDEA Convention (No School)

October 29 Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-9:30)

October 29 1st Quarter Ends

October 30 Teacher Comp Day (No School)

November 6 Half Day of School

November 11 Veteran's Day (No School)

November 26-27 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 23-January 1 Christmas Break (No School)

January 15 Half Day of School - 1st Semester Ends

February 11 Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-9:30)

February 12 Teacher Comp Day (No School)

February 15 President's Day (No School)

March 18 Half Day of School - 3rd Quarter Ends

March 25-28 Easter Break (No School)

April 9 Prom

April 29 No School

May 25 Last Day of School

May 29 Graduation

SITUATIONAL CATEGORY

IMMEDIATE ACTION INVESTIGATION

NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS

NOTIFICATION OF POLICE

DISPOSITION OF SUBSTANCE

DISCIPLINE/ REHABILITATION

1. Student suspected of possible alcohol or other drug use. No violation or physical evidence.

Student informed of available help and encouraged to seek assistance.

Limited to Staff member contacting counselor or principal for assistance.

Limited to behavioral problems.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Referral to counselor.

2. Student contacts staff member about alcohol or other drug use of another student.

Student who makes contact encouraged to urge user to personally seek assistance.

Limited to Staff member contacting counselor or principal for assistance.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Referral to counselor.

3. Student voluntarily informs about personal alcohol or other drug use; asks for help.

Student informed of services available and encouraged to seek assistance.

Staff member may request advice from counselor or principal.

Only with consent of student, unless there is a clear and imminent danger.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Referral to counselor.

4. Student has alcohol or other drug related medical emergency.

Medical help summoned immediately. Student transported to medical facility.

Principal will investigate the incident. May search student, locker, and other possessions.

Yes. Only where safety of victim or school population is at risk.

Not applicable. Referral to counselor. If further violation, see appropriate category.

5. Student possesses drug related paraphernalia. No evidence of use.

Principal summoned. Paraphernalia is confiscated. Staff member writes anecdotal report.

Student, locker and possessions will be searched. Substance is confiscated.

Yes. At discretion of principal.

Substance may be turned over to authorities.

Required meeting with counselor and principal. If further violation, see appropriate category.

6. Student Possesses, uses, or is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. First offense, cooperative behavior.

Principal summoned. Staff member writes anecdotal report. Student is sent home with parent or guardian.

Student, locker and possessions will be searched. Substance is confiscated.

Yes. Conference arranged as soon as possible.

At discretion of principal.

Substance may be turned over to authorities.

Informal hearing; 3 day suspension (in or out of school). Participation in chemical abuse program is recommended.

7. Student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. First offense, uncooperative behavior.

Principal summoned.Staff member writes anecdotal report.Student is sent home with parent or guardian.

Student, locker and possessions will be searched. Substanceis confiscated.

Yes. Requested to come to school as soonas possible.

Yes. Turned over to authorities

informal hearing; 3 day suspension (in or out of school). Participation in chemical abuse program is recommended. Possible recommendation for expulsion.

8. Student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at school related activity on or off school grounds.

Chaperone or advisor, contacts principal, and writes anecdotal report. Student is sent home with parent or guardian.

Student and possessions will be searched. Substance is confiscated.

Yes. At discretion of principal.

Substance may be turned over to authorities.

Student may be sent home at the expense of parent/guardian, or detained until parent/guardian can accompany student. Further discipline as provided by the appropriate situational category following investigation.

9. Student caught in possession, use or under influence of alcohol or drugs. Subsequent offense.

Principal summoned. Staff member writes anecdotal report. Student sent home with parent or guardian.

Student, locker and possessions will be searched. Substance is confiscated.

Yes. Requested to come to office immediately. Student sent home with parent or guardian following conference.

Yes. Turned over to authorities

Informal hearing; 5 day suspension out of school. Require assessment and compliance with the recommendation of licensed drug and alcohol facility. May recommend expulsion.

10. Student distributing alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substance in school or at school-related activity.

Principal summoned. Staff member writes anecdotal report. Student sent home with parent or guardian.

Student, locker and possessions will be searched. Substanceis confiscated.

Yes. Requested to come to office immediately. Student sent home with parent or guardian following conference.

Yes. Turned over to authorities

Informal hearing; 5 day suspension out of school. Recommend expulsion. Return following expulsion must be accompanied by verification of student's assessment by licensed drug and alcohol facility, and verification that the student is in compliance with that facility's recommendations.