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Parent-Student Handbook

Hanover School District #28 2019-2020

“Once a Hornet, Always a Hornet”


HANOVER BOARD OF EDUCATION

Randy Underwood, President

Danielle Combs, Vice President

Dwight Smith, Secretary

Ed Sweazy, Treasurer

Paul Ricks, Director

HANOVER DISTRICT 28 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISORS

Dr. Grant Schmidt, Superintendent & Principal at Prairie Heights Elementary School

Mrs. Michele Cheesman, Assistant Principal/ Instructional Coach at Prairie Heights Elementary School

Mr. Tim McNerney, Principal at Hanover Jr /Sr High School/ Hanover Online Academy

Mr. Brett Williams, Assistant Principal at Hanover Jr /Sr High School & Athletic and Activities Director

Mrs. Cindy Hinojos, Director of Business Services and Human Resources

Ms. Jasmin Levy, Director of Nutrition Services/ Business Services Payables

Mrs. Rachelle Garza, Director of Transportation and Maintenance

Mrs. Jody Moore, Director of Pre-School

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

7930 Indian Village Heights

Fountain, CO 80917

719-382-1260

FAX: 719-382-9589

Elementary Student Hours 7:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday

HANOVER ONLINE ACADEMY & HANOVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

17050 South Peyton Highway

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80928-9418

(719) 683-2247

Fax (719) 683-4602

Jr/Sr High Student Hours 7:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday

School and District Office Hours

7:40 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday


http://www.hanoverhornets.org TABLE OF CONTENTS

This handbook reflects current Hanover Board Policy and is subject to change without notice. Any conflict between this

handbook and Board Policy or Administrative Procedures will be resolved in favor of Board Policy and Procedure.

Section Page

Mission Statement 5

Equal Education Opportunity 5

Volunteers 5

Adopted School Behavior Motto SWARM 6

Schoolwide Rules and Expectations Matrix 7

Student Goals and Objectives 8

General School Rules and Policies 8

Age for School Attendance 8

Pre-School Program 8

Emergency Contact Information 9

Child Custody and Court Orders 9

Health/ Medical Information 9

Attendance and Activities 11

Attendance-Parent’s Responsibilities 11

Truancy 11

Student Unexcused Attendance and Truancy Exhibit 12

Student Excused Absences Exhibit 13

Dismissal From School 14

Parent Parking and Drop-Off/Pick-Up 14

Weather/Recess 14

Eligibility 14


Child Abuse and Neglect 15

Cheating 15

Homework 15

Grading System 16

Honor Roll 16

Higher Education Admission Requirements 16

Graduation Requirements 17

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Guidelines 20

Visitors 20

Picking Up Your Child Early from School 21

Parties 21

Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences 21

Shoes for PE 21

Skates, Skateboards, In-Lin Skates, and Shoe-Skates (wheelies) 21

Special Education Services 21

Student Planners 22

Student Records 22

Toys and Personal Items 22

Withdrawal and Transfer Guidelines 22

Post-Secondary Options and Alternative Vocational Programs 22

Lockers 23

Electronic Devices 23

Automobile Use by Students 23

Closed Campus 24

Student Dress Code 24


Public Display of Affection 25

Weapons in School 25

Student Conduct In School Vehicles 25

Classroom Behavior 26

School Fees or Fines 26

Senior Trip 26

Insurance 27

Hot Lunch Program 27

Retention Policy 27

High School Classification 28

Student Complaints and Grievances 28

Emergency Closing of School 28

Crisis/Emergency Situations 28

Student Attendance Policy 28

Student Code of Conduct 32

Discipline Guidelines 33

Discipline Matrices 34

Monday School 40

School Pride 40

Acknowledgement Form 42


HANOVER MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Hanover School District is to foster a safe school environment that promotes positive

relationships, individualism and collaboration, caring and acceptance, respect and responsibility, sensitivity and

honesty, while developing the academic skills and character that will serve students throughout their lives.

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Every student of this school district shall have equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed,

sex, marital status, national origin or disability.

Further, no student shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be

subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted by the district.

More specifically, as prescribed by legal requirements, the school district shall treat its students without

discrimination on the basis of sex as this pertains to access to and participation in course offerings, athletics,

counseling, employment assistance and extracurricular activities.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are a valuable part of our education program. Staff utilizes volunteers to assist in the classroom by

doing clerical support work, preparing copies, cutting out items, reading with students, supporting students in

math, and a myriad of other things.

If you are interested in being a volunteer contact your student’s teacher for details. During Back-To-School

Night teachers will have a volunteer sign-up sheet as well.

You can also stop by the office to share your interest to volunteer. All volunteers will be given a basic form to

fill out. The district completes a Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) back ground check on all volunteers

before they can work with children. This is to keep our students safe.


SWARM IS……

Safe…

Wonderful… Accountable… Respectful… Motivated…

● I will not harm

others in a

physical or verbal

way.

● I will keep our

school safe &

clean at all times.

● I will follow

directions given

by adults

● I will take pride in

my work by trying

my best in

everything I do.

● I will be kind &

considerate of

others.

● I will be a good

role model for

others.

● I will be part of

eliminating

bullying &

harassment.

● I will take full

responsibility for my

actions both positive

& negative.

● I will learn to admit

when I make

mistakes.

● I will take steps to

make things right.

● I will value

myself, peers,

teachers & staff.

● I will use

appropriate, polite

language & words.

● I will not disrupt

the learning of

others.

● I will take pride in

Hanover School.

● I will accept &

support unique

differences in us

all.

● I will be prepared

& ready to learn

daily.

● I will set short &

long term goals

and work hard to

achieve them.

● I will demonstrate

good work habits

& attendance.

● I will support &

build the self-

esteem of

everyone here.

S.W.A.R.M. stands for Safe, Wonderful, Accountable, Respectful, and Motivated. It is part of our Positive

Behavior Improvement Support (PBIS) system. Our staff, in trying to ensure a safe and educational

environment for all students, supports S.W.A.R.M. in our school.

This means we are looking for the good in all students and have them look for the good in themselves and

others. Rewarding success throughout the school, not just in the classroom, is our goal. Expectations are listed

on the SWARM Matrix below. Students will be informed of them on the first day of school. The expectations

listed cover the students throughout the day, whether in the classroom or on the bus. Students that know what is

expected tend to perform at or above expectation. Therefore these expectations were established and introduced

at the beginning. Students that meet or exceed these expectations will be rewarded.

S.W.A.R.M. has been explained to all students. As new students enter our school system, they will be

introduced to S.W.A.R.M. We ask each parent to go over the expectations with their student to insure everyone

has a ‘SWARMy’ school year.

The following chart explains SWARM to our students in simple language.


District-Wide Expectations Matrix

Typical Settings

/Contexts Safe Wonderful Accountable Respectful Motivated

Classroom

Keep hands and

feet to self

Sit in Chair

properly

Try your best

Ask questions

Be positive

Be Helpful

Do your

homework

Be prepared

Others

Raise your hand

Come ready to

learn

Non-Classroom Always walk Do good deeds

Throw trash

away

Flush

Other classes

Inside voice

It’s your School

Bus

Remain in your

seat

Hands and feet

to yourself

Listen to the

Driver

Quiet voices

Throw trash

away Others space

Take pride in

your bus

Assembly

Keep your hands

and feet to

yourself

Listen and watch

Be involved with

the speaker

Attentive

Appropriate

applause

Questions not

stories

Privilege

Cafeteria

Walk

Use both hands

Keep hands and

feet to yourself

Table manners

Clean your area

Scrape your tray

into the trash can

Inside voice Nice place to eat

Outdoors

Only throw

playground balls

Use equipment

properly

Be friendly Accidents

happen

Environment

Equipment

Fair play

Good sport

Earn your time

Fun place to play

Extracurricular

/ Community

Follow school

safety rules

Do your best

Be helpful

Stay involved

Keep

neighborhood

clean

Others property

Use manners

Follow host rules

Show pride

Privilege

Great place to

have fun


STUDENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

HANOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ENCOURAGE EACH STUDENT TO:

● Achieve a feeling of self-worth

● Accept the worth and dignity of all people

● Develop a positive attitude towards the rights and privileges of citizenship

● Grow as a responsible member of the family and community

● Attain and preserve good physical and mental health

● Plan for and appreciate the wise use of leisure time

● Develop and maintain a positive attitude toward the learning process

● Develop skills and abilities to communicate ideas and feelings

● Achieve potential in the basic academic areas

● Understand the American economic system and its relationship to a productive life

● Utilize guidance and counseling services to prepare for college and vocational planning

GENERAL SCHOOL RULES AND SCHOOL POLICIES The process of education requires a regular continuity of instruction, classroom participation in learning

experiences and study in order to reach the goal of maximum educational benefits for each individual. Student

success in school is directly linked to attendance. The expectation of Hanover School District is that attendance

in school is a student’s primary responsibility.

AGE FOR STUDENT ENTRANCE

A child entering kindergarten for the first time must be five (5) years of age on or before August 1st in

order to enroll. A birth certificate must be provided to the school in order to establish legal age. Parents

of students with birthdays in June or July will need to read, consider, decide what they feel is in the best

interest of their child, and finally sign our Summer Birthday Information Letter when registering their

kindergarten student.

If entering school for the first time, all students must be six (6) years of age on or before August 1st in

order to enroll in first grade. Children entering school for the first time will be required to produce a

birth certificate and immunization records.

Colorado Law requires all students to have their up-to-date immunization card certifying proper

immunization or the religious / personal exemption on file at the school.


PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

A preschool program for students who turn 4 years old on or before August 1st is available at Prairie Heights

Elementary School. The preschool meets on Tuesday through Friday from 7:55-11:25am and 12:35-4:05pm.

Admittance prioritization and preschool slots are based on a number of specific factors as described by the

Colorado Preschool Program (CPP), our preschool’s primary source of funding.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Please keep the school current on your personal and emergency contact information. Be sure to include

telephone or address changes, persons to call in case of emergency, and any changes in medical contacts to

include your doctor’s name and telephone number.

CHILD CUSTODY AND COURT ORDERS

We may not prevent parental contact with his/her child at Hanover without a copy of a valid Colorado Court

Order that instructs us accordingly. We must have such a document on file in our office.

A LEGAL DOCUMENT is required to support any questions of custody that may include, but is not limited to,

divorced/separated parents or guardians. Unless the principal is informed otherwise, either natural parent is

considered to have the right to request early dismissal of a student. Please let the principal know of any special

problems.

HEALTH/MEDICAL INFORMATION

School Health Programs:

School nursing service is provided by contract through the Pikes Peak BOCES. The nurse covers more than

one district and is available in your district on scheduled days throughout the school year. You may contact

the school nurse by calling your school or by calling the BOCES office, phone # 719-570-7474.

Screenings: ● Health: Please inform school if your child has a special health need and complete health forms. School

professional staff are informed about students who may have a special health need while in their

classroom.

● Vision and Hearing: CRS 22-1-116: preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-9, and other students as referred.

Referrals are sent home after a student fails the second screening.

● Special Education-as indicated per review/referral process: ECEA/IDEA.

● Child Find/Preschool-as indicated per district: ECEA/IDEA.

● Other screenings as indicated or referred, as time permits

Medications: ● NO medication (prescribed or over-the-counter) will be given to students in school without written

physician authorization and written parent/guardian request: CRS 22-1-119.

● Medication must be brought to school by a parent or guardian. Medication must be picked up by

parent or guardian at the end of the year. Medication will not be released to student and will be

discarded if not obtained by parent by end of academic year.


● If medication must be administered at school the medication MUST be provided in its original

pharmacy-labelled container properly labelled with student’s name, doctor’s name, name of

medication, administration instructions and dosage.

● The medication authorization must include: date, name of physician, name of student, name of

medication, reason for administering medication, time to administer medication, side effects of

medication and expected length of time medication will need to be given at school.

● The medication, authorization, and request must be turned in to the office. Forms for your use are

available in the school office.

● Please help your child to remember to come to the office for medication if medication is needed

during the school day.

Illness: Please DO NOT send a sick student to school. Every effort will be made to contact the

parent/guardian of a student who becomes sick at school so that the student can be sent home. Please

provide an alternate contact in the event school staff is unable to reach you.

Injury/Emergency: No treatment of injuries except basic first aid shall be administered in the school. First

aid is the immediate help given by the best-qualified person at hand in case of an accident or sudden illness.

Please complete ALL emergency contact information the school requests of you. Please inform school of

any changes of address, phone numbers, or workplace or any special instructions you may have regarding

your child.

Every effort will be made to contact parent/guardian. If school staff is unable to contact a parent/guardian,

the student may be transported to the nearest medical facility as warranted by the situation.

Other health services: The school nurse is available for assistance with medical referral, financial referral

for health needs, emergency first aid, health consultation, etc.

CHP+ : The state of Colorado provides a program of low cost health care for children and youth. The program

is designed for children of families who cannot afford insurance or who do not qualify for Medicaid. To

obtain an application or more information about insurance coverage call: 1-800-359-1991 or visit the

website at: www.cchp.org

Authorized providers for physical examinations are:

Medical Doctor MD

Doctor of Osteopathy DO

Advanced Practice Nurse APN

Physician’s Assistant PA

Chiropractor DC with SPC# For athletic physicals ONLY!

http://www.cchp.org/


El Paso County Health Department Nursing Services

El Paso County Nursing services are not a part of our school, but do provide community health services to

our young people and families in their clinic. We encourage parental presence during sports physicals, shots

and other appointments. Their contact number is: 719-578-3199

Other health clinics in area: Eastern Plains Medical Clinic, Calhan: 719-347-0100

Plains Medical Center, Limon: 719-775-2367

Peak Vista Community Health Centers, Colorado Springs 719-630-6440 ATTENDANCE AND ACTIVITIES/ATHLETIC EVENTS

Students must be in attendance at school for half the school day in order to participate in any school-sponsored

activity/athletic event that are conducted on that day. In cases of emergency or extenuating circumstances, the

principal or designee may grant an exception to this limitation. For weekend activities, the student must be in

school the entire Friday before the activity/athletic event in order to participate. Exceptions will be made only

for pre-arranged or extenuating circumstances.

ATTENDANCE – PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY Parents or guardians are responsible for making sure their child arrives at school/bus stop at the proper time and

should encourage their child to remain in school the entire day. Should a student be absent or late to school,

parents/guardians are responsible for calling the School Attendance Line: PHE 719-382-1260 and Online

Academy & Jr/Sr HS 719-683-2247 ext. 250 or bringing a note to the front office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on

the same day to report that your child will be absent or late to school. If the attendance office does not receive a

phone call or note from the parent/guardian by 4 p.m., the absence will be considered unexcused. Parents are

encouraged to schedule appointments during non-school times or on Mondays to maximize student attendance.

Once it is verified that your child was present at school, but later shows up absent from school without

permission, the school will notify parents or guardian of the situation in a timely manner. Students may not

leave school unless properly signed out by a parent or guardian.

TRUANCY

A “habitual truant” shall be defined as a student who has 4 unexcused absences in any one-month or 10

unexcused absences during the school year. For truancy offense please see the Matrix below:


Student Unexcused Attendance and Truancy Exhibit

Unexcused Absences Consequences

2 days in year Parent Warning Notification from School N/A

3 days in year Parent Letter Notification from Counselor N/A

4 days in year Parent Meeting with Counselor to

Develop Attendance Improvement Plan N/A

5 days in year Parent Letter Notification from School

Monday School

Required to begin

submitting written

documentation for all future

absences (i.e., doctor note,

court document, etc) or else

considered unexcused

6 days in year Parent Meeting with Principal to

Review Attendance Improvement Plan Monday School

7 days in year Parent Letter Notification from Superintendent Monday School

8 days in year Parent Meeting with Superintendent Monday School


10 days in year Initiation of Legal Truancy Proceedings

Communication with Parent from Legal Counsel Loss of Credit

4 days in same month Possible Habitual Truant Referral to Legal Counsel N/A

7 days in a Semester Recommend Loss of Credit Monday School

* Extended absence of 3 or more consecutive days due to physical, mental, or emotional disability; death of a family member;

absence for a work-study program under the supervision of the school; absence due to a school-sponsored activity; or

extenuating circumstances discussed with principal prior to the event is not included and will not count towards the above

excused absence guidelines. Required to submit written documentation for circumstances (i.e., doctor note, court document,

etc) or else considered unexcused.


According to CDE a student losses credit if they are absent for 6-hours per course per semester. Any

combination of 5-days absences (excused/ unexcused) will result in Monday School as part of the consequence

found in the tables above.

Student Excused Absences Exhibit

*Required to submit written documentation for absence (i.e., doctor note, court document, etc) or else

considered unexcused after 4-days of excused but no documentation.

Excused Absences Consequences

3 days in year Parent Notification from Counselor or Principal N/A

4 days in year Parent Meeting with Counselor or Principal to

Develop Attendance Improvement Plan

N/A

Required to begin

submitting written

documentation for all future

absences (i.e., doctor note,

court document, etc) or else

considered unexcused

5 days in year Parent Letter Notification from Principal Monday School

6 days in year Parent Meeting with Principal to

Review Attendance Improvement Plan Monday School


8 days in year Parent Meeting with Superintendent and Principal Monday School


10 days in year Parent Meeting with Superintendent and Principal Loss of Credit

* Extended absence of 3 or more consecutive days due to physical, mental, or emotional disability; death of a family member;

absence for a work-study program under the supervision of the school; absence due to a school-sponsored activity; or

extenuating circumstances discussed with principal prior to the event is not included and will not count towards the above

excused absence guidelines. Required to submit written documentation for circumstances (i.e., doctor note, court document,

etc) or else considered unexcused.


DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL As a general policy, students are dismissed from school during school hours only in case of emergency or

medical appointments. Please come to the office to sign out before taking your child from school. Again,

parents are encouraged to schedule appointments during non-school times or on Mondays. Students are never

sent home during school hours without first contacting home. If dropping off your child before school or

picking your child up after school, please make sure they do not cross between buses.

At PHE students arrive by school bus by 7:35am, and our school breakfast program then serves food in the

cafeteria for twenty minutes. Students riding a bus that arrive after the regular 7:35am-7:55am breakfast time

will be allowed to eat breakfast. Students who arrive by parent/guardian transportation are expected to be at the

school between 7:35am-7:55am to participate in breakfast, as breakfast for these late students will not be

served.

Students are to enter the building and go straight to the cafeteria to eat. Students are not to wait until the bus

riders have arrived. Those elementary students who do not participate in the school breakfast program will be

supervised by assigned staff in the cafeteria. The students are picked up in the cafeteria and escorted by their

classroom teachers to their homeroom at 7:55am. The day ends with the loading of school buses at 4:05pm.

Staff escorts students to the school bus loading area. Bus loading and unloading will take place in front of the

school. Buses will be parked in front of the school for the entire day. Non-bus riders are dismissed at

approximately 4:05pm. Teachers escort their class to the pick-up lane. Students will only be dismissed at the

pick-up lane into a vehicle through the lane. Parents are NOT to park and wave or walk over to pick up their

student(s). All students should go home immediately, unless they have been assigned to remain after school

with a staff member. They are not to remain on the playground after the regular dismissal (after 4:15pm).

PARENT PARKING and DROP OFF/PICK UP

We have designated parking areas set up for all parents and visitors. For Prairie Heights preschool families only

we ask that you park in the south side parking lot for pick up. The south side parking lot is directly in front of

the playground area. We ask that we have only staff parking in the designated staff parking lot. Signs will be

posted and reposted as necessary. This will assist us in directing our after school pick up routine. We ask that

there are no vehicles in our bus lane at any time during the hours of 7:30am and 4:15pm. At Prairie Heights

Elementary School parents are to drive through the pick-up lane in front of the school to pick up students.

Students will not be released to parents who walk from their car to the front or to walk to their parent’s

parked car.

WEATHER / RECESS

Make sure that your child is dressed for our quickly changing weather in Colorado. A warm morning does not

necessarily mean a warm afternoon. Students do not go out to recess if the wind chill or temperature is 20

degrees or colder. Precipitation and strong wind conditions are also important factors of consideration for

designating an inside recess. We do believe it is important for children to be outside for recess playing in the

fresh air as much as is possible. Always dress your child for outside play.


ELIGILIBILITY Junior/Senior High School eligibility is determined on a weekly basis for sports and activities. To be eligible to

participate, students must have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average and NO “F”. If a student is ineligible

for a one week period, the student is on probation. This means the student may not practice nor play but still

show up to do homework or catch-up work during the practice time. If a student is on the ineligibility list three

times during a sports or activity season they will be removed from the team.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

School personnel are required by Colorado State Law to report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to

the Department of Human Services.

CHEATING Students who are found to be copying, using notes or cheating in any manner on tests and assignments will be

given a grade of zero on that particular test or assignment, a parent meeting, and possible further consequences

as warranted on the first offense. Anyone found giving aid or assisting another student in cheating during the

test or assignment will also be given the same consequences.

HOMEWORK Since education is a lifelong process, which extends beyond the school, it is important that students recognize

that learning occurs in the home community. Homework is one means of teaching the necessary skills of

independent study and learning outside the school. A broad definition of homework is considered, for our

purposes, to include not only written work, but also related activities such as viewing specific television

programs, news reporting, recreational reading, and other activities which are related to classroom work, but

which are assigned to be completed at home. Summer reading lists and assignments, when assigned, is

considered homework. There is a no homework policy for grades K-5. Anything not completed in class will be

sent home as homework. As well, K-5 students are encouraged to read 15-20 minutes every night as well as

practices math facts.

Homework Suggestions for Parents:

● Check your child's book-bag, planner/homework notebook, homework "bag" etc., each evening to ensure

what your child's tasks are and when they are due.

● Initialing or signing the planner/notebook nightly helps teachers to see if homework has been checked. This

also provides an effective way to communicate short messages to the teacher.

● Keep a ready supply of homework materials on hand for your child to use. A plastic container or box to

hold pencils, leads, sharpeners, crayons, glue, a dictionary, etc., is necessary.

● Try to encourage a regular homework routine. Set a time suitable to both you and your child for the

completion of homework tasks. Structure the study time so that she/he knows how much study time you

expect. Help your child to develop a regular study schedule.


● Choose a quiet, well-lit place for your child to work. To help foster concentration, avoid working near

television, telephone, stereo, computer, etc.

● Don't take over your child's tasks. Oversee assignments, ask questions, offer suggestions but avoid doing

research, writing the solutions, telling him/her what to do. Building independence and responsibility is

important to your child's academic growth. Let your child know that homework is his/her job. Tell him/her

you can help but won't do the work.

● Praise all your child's efforts!

Be positive about the task at hand. Avoid negative comments that may affect your child's attitude toward

homework tasks. Talk to your child's teacher if you have a question or concern.

GRADING SYSTEM There are not + or – with grades

Letter Minimum %

A 90.0

B 80.0

C 70.0

D 60.0

F <60.0

HONOR ROLL Students are deemed to have made the Counselor’s Honor Roll if they have achieved a 3.0 to 3.499 grade point

average, Principal’s Honor Roll (3.50 – 3.99 at K-8, 3.5 to 5.0 at 9-12) GPA, and Superintendent’s Honor Roll

with a perfect 4.0 or better (each quarter for K-5, each semester for 6-12) at the end of each semester. At the

elementary school classes graded S and U are not used in this determination.

A = 4 points (5 points for Honors or AP classes at high school), B = 3 points (4 points for Honors or AP classes

at high school), C = 2 points (3 points for Honors or AP classes at high school), D = 1 point (2 points for

Honors or AP classes at high school), F = 0 points

Higher Education Admission Requirements

Dear Parents and Guardians:

As you begin the process of working with your student to select the courses that he or she will take in high

school, we want to share with you important information about courses that students need to take in order to

enter a Colorado college or university upon high school graduation.

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education established these course guidelines, known as the Higher

Education Admission Requirements. They specify the courses your student will need to take in high school to

qualify for admission to a public four-year college or university in Colorado. This includes CU (Boulder,

Denver & Colorado Springs), CSU (Ft. Collins & Pueblo), UNC, Mines, Metro, Ft. Lewis, Adams State,

Western State and Mesa State.


If your student plans to attend a four-year college or university in Colorado, he or she will need to

complete the following classes to fulfill the Higher Education Admissions Requirements:

High School Academic Area

English 4 years

Math (Algebra 1 level & higher) 4 years

Natural/Physical Science 3 years (two units must be lab-based AND environmental science is not always acceptable)

Social Sciences 3.5 years (at least one unit of Civics or US or World History)

Foreign Language 2 years

Academic Electives 2 years

The Higher Education Admissions Requirements do not apply to Community Colleges, which have open

enrollment policies, meaning that students applying to these schools do not need to meet the admissions

requirements outlined above.

For more information on helping your student plan for college, please visit the State’s free college-prep website,

www.CollegeInColorado.org for valuable information, including financial and scholarship information.

Attached is a list of courses available that your student may take in high school to satisfy the Higher Education

Admissions Requirements outlined above.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS For Class of 2020 and Beyond *Not all post-secondary schools accept physical science as a core science class

Required Credits

All incoming students to the high school are placed on the Career Track for graduation based on the completion of a career survey and student and parent/guardian decision. Using some of the available

electives students can choose to complete courses to graduate on the Traditional or Honors track. A student may change their pathway and path up to the start of their Junior year.

Career Track (can include Career and Technical Education):

26 Academic Credits required

1. Passing all of the required 14 core academic credits.

Core Academic Credits

Credits Content Area

4 Language Arts

3 Mathematics

3 Science

3 Social Studies

1 Physical Education

12 Elective


2. Passing all of the 12 elective credits within the student’s selected career pathway path(s).

NOTE: The pathways and paths within might include an AVP program.

In this case the student is required to complete either a 2-year AVP program or two 1-year AVP programs at a B level or above.

3. Successful completion of job shadowing, internship or work study within identified area of study;

approval must be obtained with required hours and approved employer documentation.

4. Successful completion of a student career portfolio to be presented to staff/community group based on the chosen pathway and path.

5. Complete one grant application submitted to improve the school district (topic must be prior

approved by the high school Principal).

6. Required demonstration of academic and career competencies aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards and completion of postsecondary readiness through obtainment of required minimum scores of at least one of the state and state approved assessments.

Traditional Diploma:





4 Language Arts

3 Mathematics

3 Science

3 Social Studies


1 Computer Science

1 Fine Arts

1 Foreign Language

9 Elective

2. Passing all elective credits within the student’s selected career pathway path(s).


In this case the student is required to complete either a 2-year AVP program or

two 1-year AVP programs at a B level or above.

3. Passing all elective credits outside of the student’s selected career pathway.

4. Successful completion of a student career and academic portfolio to be presented to

staff/community group based on the chosen pathway and path.

5. Complete one grant application submitted to improve the school district (topic must be prior approved by the high school Principal).



Honors Diploma:





4 Language Arts

4 Mathematics

3 Science

3 Social Studies


1 Computer Science

1 Fine Arts

2 Foreign Language

2 Concurrent/ Honors/ AP

7 Elective

2. Passing any combination of 2 concurrent, honors or Advanced Placement credits.

3. Passing all elective credits within the student’s selected career pathway path(s).


In this case the student is required to complete either a 2-year AVP program or

two 1-year AVP programs at a B level or above.

4. Passing all elective credits outside of the student’s selected career pathway.

5. Successful completion of a student career and academic portfolio to be presented to

staff/community group based on the chosen pathway and path.

6. Complete one grant application submitted to improve the school district (topic must be prior approved by the high school Principal).



VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN

In as much as honor graduates are dependent upon the number and quality of the competition involved, we

hereby set forth the following policy:

● GPA qualifications for either valedictorian or salutatorian must be at least a cumulative GPA of 3.5

● Four or fewer graduates, no honor graduates will be recognized.

● Five to nine graduates, only a valedictorian will be recognized.

● Ten or more graduates, both a valedictorian and salutatorian will be recognized.

● Determination made after the first semester of senior year.

Speeches by honor graduates at the graduation ceremony shall be voluntary.

VISITORS

ALL VISITORS MUST CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE. Visitors will be required to sign in at the office and

receive a visitor pass that is to be worn at all times while on the school premises. Visitors that are not familiar

to the administrative staff will be required to show a picture ID. Upon leaving the school, visitors are required

to sign out in the office and return their visitor pass. Please note that the school staff has the right to refuse

entrance to the school.

Friends and prior students will not be permitted to attend classes or lunch without prior administrator

approval.

Parents are encouraged to visit classes at any time with prior arrangement with staff. Visitations are not only to

provide an opportunity to observe a particular classroom or group situation, but also to present an opportunity to

observe your child’s work habits and personal interaction with groups of classmates. Short visits are sometimes

more informative than one long visit.

PICKING UP YOUR CHILD EARLY FROM SCHOOL

As a general policy, picking up students early from school is discouraged. However, if a student must leave

school early, send a note to the teacher stating the time the child should be dismissed from school. Please come

to the office to sign out your child. Parents must sign their child out, school personnel cannot sign a student out.

The office will then notify the classroom teacher. All staff members have been instructed not to release

students without notification from the office. For the sake of student safety and security, office personnel will

ask for a photo I.D. for any parents/guardians that they do not already know. Again, we do highly encourage

the scheduling of appointments to take place on Mondays or during other non-school hours.

PARTIES

Three customary parties occur each year. They are Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Occasionally,

teachers may conduct curriculum-related parties as part of their students’ study for that topic. In addition,

parents may make arrangements ahead of time with the teacher for students to pass out treats on their birthdays

to the class. This should take place near the end of the school day. Invitations to students’ private parties


should not be distributed at school. Please use other methods that do not involve Hanover District 28 to inform

students of private parties.

REPORT CARDS AND PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Report cards for 1st-12

th grade students are distributed at the end of each quarter. Kindergarten receives a

progress report based on expected child development behaviors. K-12 Parent-Teacher conferences are held at

the end of the first and third quarters.

SHOES FOR PE

We need to take good care of our gymnasium floor. Therefore, students will need to use soft-soled shoes for PE

class (tennis shoes, basketball shoes, etc.). Hard-sole footwear such as work boots and dress shoes must be

removed before a student can participate in a PE activity on the gym floor.

SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, IN-LINE SKATES, AND SHOE-SKATES

Students are not to bring or use skates, skateboards, in-line skates, and the new type of “shoe-skate” to school.

They will be taken by the teacher or principal and held until the end of the day. In cases where their use has

been problematic, they will be held until picked up by parents.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

All PreK – 12th

students who have an Individual Education Plan (or IEP) will be provided services in

accordance with IDEA. Students identified with special needs will be serviced both in regular classes and in a

resource class depending upon individual needs of the student. In addition to regular quarterly progress notes;

progress of individual goals will be provided separately.

STUDENT PLANNERS

All K-10 students are issued a "Planner" notebook. These notebooks are required to be carried to all classes

daily. Assignments and summaries of completed work are to be entered for each class. Regular checks of these

planners are essential. Parental signatures each evening is strongly recommended. Loss of planner will result

in a $6.00 charge to the student for replacement.

STUDENT RECORDS

Records for all students are maintained in the school’s office. These records contain test data, attendance

information, grades, etc. These records are open to a child’s parents. Requests to view students’ records should

be directed to the principal.

TOYS AND PERSONAL ITEMS


Students who bring toys or other personal items to school do so at their own risk. The school is not responsible

if they turn up missing or damaged. Toys and other items that are causing a problem or distracting students

from their educational program will be taken. The teacher or principal will hold these items until picked up by

parents. Best advice is to leave toys at home.

WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER Parents are asked to come to school and formally check out students if they will no longer be attending school.

A written form must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Students are required to complete a

Withdrawal Sheet that is signed by each of their teachers, the student, secretary, and the principal. Parents will

be asked to provide a forwarding address and, if known, the name and address of the new school of attendance.

All fees and bills owed by the student must be paid before withdrawal is official and student records forwarded to their new school.

PSEO/AVP/DL POLICY (post-secondary Education options/alternative vocational programs policy/distance learning) Only juniors and seniors will be eligible to attend off-campus instruction. Students will be required to provide

their own transportation. The district will pay for the cost of instruction; however, the students and parents will

be required to sign a contract stating that if the student receives a “D” or “F” or drops a class, the student/parent

will be obligated to refund the cost of the class to the district. The district will not pay for the cost of instruction

during the summer.

Off campus courses will be considered with the same value (non-weighted) as on-campus courses and will only

be considered as electives unless they meet the criteria for high school requirements (example – Algebra ll).

Eligibility for PSEO classes requires students to have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility for AVP classes requires students to have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Eligibility for DL classes requires students to have a minimum 3.0 GPA and teacher recommendation in the subject area

or the counselor.

Students enrolled in either PSEO or AVP programs must attend at least three periods per day on campus at

Hanover High School. Full-day off-campus will only be allowed under special circumstance by receiving

written permission from the superintendent, principal, and guidance counselor.

LOCKERS Students will be assigned an individual hall locker and combination pad lock, and a bottom locker is available

upon request. Requests will be reviewed and assigned to students who exhibit responsible qualities and show

need for the extra locker. Once assigned a bottom locker, students are expected to use it responsibly, remember

lock combination, and maintain proper maintenance throughout the year for both the lock and locker. Students

may not change lockers unless approved by the office, who possesses the ability to revoke your locker

privileges if one exhibits improper locker use. Both lockers are required to be kept locked, and kept clean.

Lockers found to be unlocked will be locked, and the student will lose their locker privilege. The combination

pad locks and lockers are school property and remain, at all times, under school control. Stickers and decals are

prohibited as they do not come off.


ALL SCHOOL PROPERTY PROVIDED FOR STUDENT USE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND SEARCH, THIS

INCLUDES LOCKERS.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices (CD/mp3 players, cell phones, pagers, tape players, lasers, games, stereos, etc) are NOT to

be utilized or visible except before or after school. This includes passing times and lunch hour. If a student is

found using any such devices during school time a warning will be given, they will be confiscated and returned

to the student at the end of the period or day. Upon the second offense where a student is found using any such

devices during school time, they will be confiscated, calls will be made to parents and returned to the student’s

parents only. Exceptions will be allowed by staff if the device is used for educational purposes as directed by

staff. To avoid disruption to the educational program during school and activity/athletic events no recording

devices or recording of students, staff and visitors without expressed written consent from the principal or dean.

AUTOMOBILE USE BY STUDENTS Automobile use by students on school grounds is a privilege. Abuse of this privilege may lead to loss of

privilege. Student drivers will be asked to supply the school with a copy of their driver’s license, registration

and proof of insurance for each vehicle they may drive to school. A parking permit will be required and is

available at the office for a fee of $5.00.

A student driver may be asked to allow a search of a vehicle when there is reasonable suspicion that the search

will yield evidence of contraband.

Students are not allowed in their vehicle during the school day. They are expected to drive cautiously and

slowly, at bus stops and entering and exiting the parking area. Abuse of this privilege may result in the

student’s privilege to drive their vehicle onto school premises being revoked. Misbehavior at any time during

school hours or at school sponsored events can also lead to a loss of the privilege in this section.

Students are NOT allowed to drive their own vehicles to any away school-sponsored activities or contests

unless PRIOR arrangements are made and approved by the High School Principal.

CLOSED CAMPUS Students must have permission by the administration or be signed out by parent or guardian to leave the school

for any purpose except at the end of the school day. Any student entering or leaving the school after the

morning tardy bell must sign the registration sheet at the office. Students must not leave the school grounds

without written request by the parent or guardian on file in the office of the principal.

STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY A safe and disciplined learning environment is essential to a quality educational program. District-wide

standards on student attire are intended to help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems,

and improve school order and safety. The Board recognizes that students have a right to express themselves

through dress and personal appearance; however, students shall not wear apparel that is deemed disruptive or

potentially disruptive to the classroom environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school.


Any student deemed in violation of the dress code shall be required to change into appropriate clothing or make

arrangements to have appropriate clothing brought to the school.

● First offense - The student will receive a warning and be required to change their clothes.

● Second offense - The student will be required to change their clothes, receive a Detention, and Parent

Meeting.

● Third offense - The student will be required to change their clothes, Behavior Plan will be written with a

parent meeting, and receive 1 day of In-School-Suspension.

● Fourth offense- The student will be required to changes their clothes, Mandatory Parent Meeting and 3

days of In-School-Suspension.

The following items are NOT ACCEPTABLE in the school building, on school grounds,

or at school activities (students and staff):

1. Shorts, dresses, skirts, items of clothing that have holes in the, either designed by the manufacturer or

intentionally made by the student or other similar clothing shorter than 3-inches above the knee.

2. No leggings, jogging pants, yoga pants, spandex, etc. that by nature is tight and/or revealing unless

accompanied by dress, shorts, skirts, etc. that meet the no shorter than 3-inches above the knee

requirement.

3. Sunglasses and/or hats worn inside the building. These items should be stored in lockers. Hats may be

worn outside during school athletic and activity events.

4. Inappropriate sheer, tight, low-cut, baggy clothing or any clothing that bares or exposes traditionally

private parts of the body or undergarments.

5. Tank tops or similar clothing with straps narrower than 3.0 inches.

6. Any clothing, paraphernalia, grooming, jewelry, hair coloring, accessories, or body adornments that are

or contain any advertisement, symbols, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that:

a. Refer to drugs, tobacco, or weapons

b. Are of sexual nature

c. By virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute denote membership in gangs,

which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior.

d. Are obscene, profane, vulgar, lewd, or legally libelous

e. Threaten the safety or welfare of any person

f. Promote any activity prohibited by the student code of conduct

g. Otherwise disrupt the teaching-learning process

7. Chains of any kind which are unattached or attached to clothing, wallets or accessories.

8. Pants that sag below one’s waistline.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)

Public Display of Affection (PDA) in a school setting is not appropriate nor is it allowed when it becomes a

disruption to student learning or the educational process. The Hanover School District does not condone any

type of PDA during supervised school hours or activities. Participants in any PDA that is disruptive will be

considered in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Procedures will ensue.


WEAPONS IN SCHOOL Carrying, bringing, using or possessing a dangerous weapon on district property, when being transported in

vehicles dispatched by the district or one of its schools, during a school-sponsored or district-sponsored activity

or event, and off school property when the conduct has a reasonable connection to school or any district

curricular or non-curricular event without the authorization of the school or the school district is prohibited. As

used in this policy, “dangerous weapon” means:

● A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded.

● Any pellet, BB gun or other device, whether operational or not, designed to propel projectiles by spring

action or compressed air.

● A fixed blade knife with a blade that measures longer than three inches in length or a spring loaded knife

or a pocket knife with a blade longer than three and one-half inches.

● Any object, device, instrument, material, or substance, whether animate or inanimate, used or intended

to be used to inflict death or serious bodily injury including, but not limited to slingshot, bludgeon, brass

knuckles or artificial knuckles of any kind.

The principal may initiate expulsion proceedings immediately for students that violate this policy.

STUDENT CONDUCT IN SCHOOL VEHICLES The privilege of riding a school vehicle is contingent upon a student's good behavior and observance of the

student code of conduct and established regulations for student conduct both at designated school vehicle stops

and on-board school vehicles.

The operator of a school vehicle shall be responsible for safety of the students in the vehicle, both during the

ride and while students are entering or leaving the vehicle. Students shall be required to conform to all

regulations concerning discipline, safety and behavior while riding in the school vehicle. It is the vehicle

operator’s duty to notify the supervisor of transportation and the principal of the school involved if any student

persists in violating the established rules of conduct.

After due warning has been given to the student and to parents or guardians, the principal may withhold from

the student the privilege of riding in the school vehicle. Violation of district policies and regulations while in a

school vehicle may also result in the student’s suspension or expulsion from school, in accordance with district

policy.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Students are expected to follow the student code of conduct while in class. Students should be in their classes

prior to the tardy bell, ready to begin the lesson. Each teacher will have expectations for their classroom and the

expectation is that students will learn and follow these rules. Teachers are accountable for holding students

responsible to learn their classroom rules and will assist students in practicing these expectations on a regular

basis.


Each classroom period is a planned experience designed to help improve the skills and knowledge of each

student. The teacher is the director/ facilitator of these activities and is responsible for ensuring each student the

opportunity to learn as much as possible. All students are expected to behave in a manner that will permit

everyone in the class to take advantage of these learning experiences.

SCHOOL FEES OR FINES Students shall pay all fees assigned by the school to participate in programs or activities. Students, who have

not cleared their records for damage, textbook loss, destruction of school property, tuition charges, lunch

charges, library fines etc., will not receive their report cards or be cleared for graduation.

School locks not returned at the end of year will be charged to the student at a cost of $7.00 per lock. Non-

school locks may be cut off at any time at the school’s discretion.

SENIOR TRIP High school end of year trips shall be limited to students who are in their senior year of school, plus their

sponsors, and shall be held on an annual basis. The destination, sponsors, and inclusive dates of the trip shall be

initially decided by the freshman sponsor with input from the freshman class, approved by administration.

Circumstances may change the choice of destination up to the first month of the senior school year.

1. Destination of senior trips must be pre-approved by the Board of Education.

2. Senior trips to include only Hanover Seniors plus chaperones.

3. Chaperones will be sponsors and their spouses.

4. All trip expenses for the seniors and chaperones are to be paid by senior funds.

5. All fundraising events are to be approved by the administration.

6. Fund-raising events are to be approved by the administration.

7. The amount of time each senior spent working on fund-raising events shall determine the amount of the

total cost each student must pay. The senior sponsors shall determine this amount.

8. Location and time for senior trip will be determined by the amount of funds. The loss of school time

shall be taken into consideration and should be minimal.

9. Borrowing additional funds will not be allowed.

10. Before leaving on the trip, all seniors must submit an agreement, signed by each senior and their

parent/guardian that they will refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs during the senior trip

and abide by all other school policies.

11. Parents shall receive an itinerary including hotel information, travel arrival and departure, telephone

numbers, etc. before seniors begin the trip.

INSURANCE

Hanover School does not carry Health and Accident Insurance on its students.

All students participating in athletics must show proof of Health and Accident Insurance.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM


Lunches will be served at the school with charges as determined by the Board. Reduced cost or free lunches

will be served when parental income is within adopted guidelines. Parents unsure as to whether they qualify for

free or reduced price lunches are encouraged to complete the paperwork to allow for eligibility determination.

The full price meals are as follows:

Breakfast PK-5th

Grade = $1.35 Lunch PK-5th

Grade = $2.10

Breakfast 6th

-12th

Grade = $1.35 Lunch 6th

-12th

grade = $2.40

Breakfast Adult = $1.85 Lunch Adult = $3.35

Parents are able to pay online for their student’s breakfast/ lunch.

* Due to Healthy Foods Act energy drinks should not be brought to school.

* Students are not to sell or give food or drinks to other students unless it is school authorized.

* The selling of food outside of the hot lunch program can only take place starting 1-hour after the end of lunch.

RETENTION POLICY A student in grades K-5 can be recommended for retention if they are significantly deficient in reading, below

grade level in math, or other child specific reasons.

If a student in grades 6-8 fails two or more subjects, the student will have the following options:

● Repeat their current grade.

● Pass the failed subject during the summer school either at Hanover or another approved school outside

of the district.

● Under special circumstances, obtain permission from the principal to be promoted.

High School (9-12) classification is based on credits earned

The Colorado READ Act allows the elementary principal to make the final decision on retention of any student

significantly below grade level at the end of third grade.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION

Students enrolled in high school are classified by the number of earned credits, not age or years in school. The

classification is as follows:

Credits Earned Classification

0-6 Freshman

7-12 Sophomore

13-20 Junior

21-28 Senior

STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES

Decisions made by school personnel that students believe are unfair or in violation of pertinent Board policies

or individual school rules may be appealed to the principal or a designated representative or by following the

specific appeal process created for particular complaints. See Board Policy JII and Regulation JII-R.


Grievance procedures shall be available for students to receive prompt and equitable resolution of allegations of

discriminatory actions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap which students are

encouraged to report.

EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL In the event of extreme weather conditions, announcements relative to the closing, late start and/or early

dismissal of school will be made on local FM or AM radio, local television stations, the district website, and

with use of our EZSchoolMsg program. It is imperative that parents provide the office with emergency

numbers (and update) and make arrangements for their children in the event of an early dismissal, late start or

cancellation.

AM: KOA-850, KVOR-1300, KCMN-1530, KSSS-740, KRDO-1240

FM: KCS-102, KVUU-99.9, KRDO-95.1

District website: http://www.hanoverhornets.org

CRISIS/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Prairie Heights Elementary and Hanover Junior/Senior High School in conjunction with Hanover School

District, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, and Hanover Volunteer Fire Department regularly practices for

any number of crisis/emergency situations that could happen to a school campus. In addition to fire and tornado

drills, we also practice scenarios that may call for such responses as securing the building from outside visitors,

the locking-down of classrooms, or an offsite evacuation. After properly explaining to our elementary students

certain drills that may be occurring in the upcoming days or month, our actual practices usually take place at a

time that is unknown to teachers and students. Parents, in the event of an actual emergency; you will be

contacted by the school as soon as is possible. Please note, that during such an emergency, the district website

- http://hanoverhornets.org will be an important alternative resource for you to receive updated information.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY At the elementary school attendance is taken in the morning and afternoon. Attendance at the Jr/Sr high school

is taken hourly, as opposed to being taken daily. Therefore, each class period missed counts as one hourly

absence. In order for an absence to be excused, the parent or legal guardian must notify the school the day of the

absence by 4:00pm or send a signed note the next day. The student and their parents/legal guardian should be

prepared to show documentation of illnesses, medical or other “appointments”, or other extenuating

circumstances.

Precautions: Students should take care not to miss school for unnecessary reasons because they may become

ill or have an emergency later in the semester that would cause them to receive a grade deduction or loss of

credit.

Definitions of Attendance Terms

Excused Absence shall only be excused for the following reasons:

1. Illness or injury

2. Extended absence due to a physical, mental or emotional disability

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3. Medical appointments

4. Court appearances

5. Family emergency

6. Attendance of a school-sponsored activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval

by school administration. Attending a school-sponsored extra-curricular activity as a spectator is not

considered a school activity and the student may be counted with an unexcused absence.

7. Suspension or expulsion

8. Unusual or extenuating circumstances excused by school administration for reasons not defined above

and approved in advance.

● If the word “appointment” is used in the excuse, the nature of the appointment must be specified,

i.e., court date, doctor’s office, etc. “Appointments” for haircuts, tanning, fitting of tuxedos or

dresses, etc, are not excused. All appointments should be documented by the business or place where

the appointment took place.

● If either the student or the parent misrepresents the reason for an absence, the student will receive a

daily grade of zero for each day misrepresented. The student may also receive consequences as

indicated on the discipline plan, under the offense named “lying or giving false information.”

● Students may miss three (3) days of their senior year for college visits. These absences will not be

counted into the allowable number of absences. The student will be expected to present

documentation of the college visit, from the college, when he/she returns to school.

Unexcused Absence is defined as an absence not covered by one of the foregoing excused absences. Any

absence for any reason other than the above will be labeled as unexcused or truant, depending on the

circumstances. (See definition below)

Truant: The following shall be considered truant:

1. A student who is absent from school without the parent’s knowledge

2. A student who leaves school without permission of the administrator in charge.

3. A student who “skips” class but remains at school.

Habitual Truant: a student of compulsory attendance age who has 4 unexcused absences in any one month or

10 unexcused absences during any school year.

● Such absences are cumulative; need not be consecutive, or confined to one class.

● Absences due to suspension or expulsion shall not be counted in the total of unexcused absences

in defining “a habitually truant” student.

● For the purpose of this policy, an “absence” is the accumulation of any and all class/period

absences on any school day.

When a student fails to report to any class on a regularly scheduled school day and school personnel have

received no indication that his/her parent/guardian is aware of the absence, school personnel or volunteers under

the direction of school personnel shall make a reasonable effort to notify the parent/guardian by phone or

electronic media.


When a student is declared habitually truant, the school shall require a meeting between the student’s parent and

appropriate school personnel to review and evaluate the reasons for the student being habitually truant. Such

meeting shall be held not later than ten days after the student’s fourth unexcused absence in a month, or tenth

unexcused absence in a year. The maximum number of unexcused absences a student may incur before judicial

proceedings may be initiated is 10 during any school year.

Tardiness: A tardy occurs when a student is not in his/her assigned place without a proper excuse after the

scheduled time that a class begins. Because of the disruptive nature of tardiness and the detrimental effect upon

the rights of the non-tardy student to uninterrupted learning, penalties will be imposed for excessive tardiness.

Two types of tardies: (1) Excused, (2) Unexcused

Excused Tardies will be excused for the following reasons:

● A teacher, counselor, administrator, or other staff member detains student. This tardy must be verified

by the person retaining the student by a note with the student to be presented to the teacher of the class

he/she is late to.

● Student is returning to class from an “appointment”, or extenuating circumstance approved by the

administration.

Unexcused Tardies shall include all tardies not defined as excused tardies. Examples of unexcused tardies are,

but are not limited to, the following: missing the bus, oversleeping, spending too much time getting from one

class to another, restroom use between classes (if a student believes they will not have sufficient time for

restroom use between classes, student should first ask their teacher and then use the restroom in order to avoid

being tardy)

● Three (3) unexcused tardies to any class will equal one unexcused absence from that class

● If a student misses more than ½ of the assigned class period the tardy unexcused becomes an unexcused

absence.

Unexcused Tardy Procedure for Each Semester

The classroom teacher shall handle the first two (2) tardies. The teacher will notify the student of the number of

the tardy each time it occurs.

● 1st tardy – Student warning

● 2nd

tardy – Contact parent and assign a teacher detention

● 3rd

or more tardy – To be counted as a class unexcused absence and referred to the office

Absences and After School Activities

A student must be in school attendance for half the day in order to attend practice or participate or attend any

extra-curricular activity that is conducted on that day. In case of emergency or extenuating circumstances, the

principal or designee may grant an exception to this limitation with advance notice or arrangements. A phone

call to the front office stating that the student will be absent does not constitute making arrangements ahead of

time.

Ditch Days “Skip Days”


If it is apparent that a “Ditch Day” or “Skip Day” is taking place, no excuses will be accepted and the absence

will be counted as either unexcused or truant. If a parent says that they know where their child is, the absence

will be unexcused. If the parent does not know that their child is absent, the student will be considered truant. In

either case, appropriate consequences will be applied. (See the consequences for misrepresenting absences)

Make-Up Work

1. Make-up work shall be provided for any class in which a student has an excused absence unless

otherwise determined by the building administrator or unless the absence is due to the student’s

expulsion from school. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up any make-up assignments

permitted on the day returning to class. There shall be 1 day allowed for make-up work for each day of

absence plus 1 extra day.

2. Make-up work shall be allowed following an unexcused absence with the goal of providing the student

an opportunity to keep up with the class and an incentive to attend school. This work may receive 80%

credit to the extent possible as determined by the administrator. There shall be 1 day allowed for make-

up work for each day of absence plus 1 extra day.

3. Students who are aware in advance that they will be absent from school should make every effort to

complete work prior to an absence. Students having pre-excused absences should arrange with the

instructor to take any tests prior their absence.

4. Parents may call the school to request make-up work when the student is ill unexpectedly, but it is not

required. If the student is too ill to attend school, the student may be too ill to complete school work.

The work must be requested by 10:00 am in order to be ready on the same day. If make-up work is

requested, it is expected that it will be done when the student returns to school.

5. If the student who is unexpectedly absent and excused has not requested make-up work during the

absence, the student may complete the work upon returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to

request make-up work from the teacher on the day they return to school. There shall be 1 day allowed

for make-up work for each day of absence plus 1 extra day.


STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

In regard to student conduct and safety, the Transportation Department, Prairie Heights Elementary and

Hanover Junior/Senior High School shall follow all policies of the Hanover Board of Education, the pertinent

requirements of local government agencies, and the laws of the State of Colorado. The principal may suspend a

student who engages in serious violations in a school building, on school grounds, in school vehicles, or during

a school sponsored activity, and in certain cases when the behavior occurs off of school property. In extreme

situations, a student will be referred to the superintendent for possible expulsion and/or to local law

enforcement authorities for consequences in the juvenile court system.

Examples of behaviors that would be referred to the principal include:

__Repeated (3+) minor problem behavior referrals

__Abusive/Inappropriate language

__Fighting/physical aggression

__Defiance/disrespect/non-compliance

__Lying/cheating

__Harassment/bullying

__ Major Disruption

__Unexcused absence/truancy (when student is clearly responsible)

__Property damage

__Forgery/theft

__Tobacco/alcohol/drug use/combustible item

__Vandalism

__Bomb threat

__Arson

__Use/possession of a weapon

__Other

The range of consequences includes:

__Conference with student

__Loss of privileges

__Parent contact

__Detention in classroom

__Individualized Instruction

__Restitution

__Time in office

__Office detention (lunch, other______)

__In-school suspension


__Out of school suspension

__Expulsion

__Other Admin decision (ex: referral to superintendent, referral to law enforcement)

The principal may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following

specific activities while in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles, or during a school-sponsored

activity. Suspension or expulsion shall be mandatory for serious violations in a school building or on school

property.

● Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or stealing or attempting to steal school

property of value.

● Causing or attempting to cause damage to private property or stealing or attempting to steal private

property.

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

● Commission of any act which if committed by an adult would be robbery or assault as defined by state

law. Expulsion may be mandatory, in accordance with state law.

● Violation of criminal law.

● Violation of district or building regulations.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE GUIDELINES

MINOR INFRACTIONS are instances of student misconduct that are dealt with by the teacher and

school administration and do not result in suspension or expulsion from school. The classroom teacher

is expected to handle minor infractions using classroom procedures and assigning consequences. Staff is

encouraged to use minor student infractions as a learning opportunity for the student.

MAJOR INFRACTIONS are instances of student misconduct that may result in more serious

disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion from school.

See Matrices on Following Pages


LEVEL I DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND RESPONSES

Level I Disciplinary Infractions Infractions that are to be addressed by the teacher or staff member responsible for

supervision of the student(s) when the infraction(s) occur. Disciplinary action, intervention, or prevention shall be optional.

Inappropriate Language Inappropriate language for the classroom/school environment or function done without

malicious intent

Campus Misconduct Inappropriate conduct on school property or at a school event, that includes but is not limited to:

hallway misconduct, cafeteria misconduct, inappropriate public displays of affection (PDA).

Classroom Misconduct Inappropriate conduct during an academic class that includes, but is not limited to: off task behavior,

general horseplay

Dishonesty Giving false information to a staff member or teacher

Inappropriate Dress Wearing clothes that are unacceptable for school or school sponsored events; violation of

district dress code

Inappropriate Use of a

Personalor School Electronic

Device

Inappropriate use of an electronic device, to include but not limited to: cell phones,

MP3 players or video games, that is disruptive to the classroom or learning environment

Insubordination – Level I Refusing a reasonable request from a staff member

Minor Physical Contact Inappropriate physical contact with another student causing a minor disruption

Tardiness Being late to class or school activities without permission

Horseplay Off task physical contact between two or more students that does not result in serious injury or

hospitalization without malicious intent.

LEVEL I DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES

* addressed by staff

● Teach and Re-Teach Expectations

● Verbal Warning

● Loss of Academic Credit (for Plagiarism/Academic

Dishonesty)

● School-Based Community Service

● Classroom Behavior Plan/ Discipline

Plan/Attendance Contracts

● Peer Mediation

● Restorative Justice Practices

● Study Hall Assignment

● Time-Out/Improvement Center

● Compensation for Damages

● Confiscation of items or contraband disruptive to the

learning environment

● Other school-based alternatives, as established at

each school site

● Parent/Guardian Contact

● Parent/Guardian/Student/Teacher Conference

● Loss of privileges/participation in school-sponsored

activities/riding bus or van

● Detention or suspension


Level II Disciplinary Infractions (Page 1)

Infractions are to be addressed by the Principal (or his/her designee). School Based alternatives, suspension by the Principal

(or his/her designee), intervention or prevention shall be required. Further disciplinary action shall be optional*.

Abusive Language with Staff or

Students

The use of foul language toward a staff member. The use of intimidating language, foul language, or

gestures that are meant to threaten, harass, harm, embarrass or bully another student

Altering School Records Altering official school records, to include but not limited to: attendance, academic work,

academic grades, attendance phone calls

Bullying Threatening or intimidating behavior, regardless of delivery, aimed at another student or group

of students intended to hurt or damage another student or group of students.

Campus Misconduct Inappropriate conduct on school property or at a school event, to include but not limited to:

hallway misconduct, cafeteria misconduct, and/or inappropriate public displays of affection

Continued Level I Infractions Continued/documented Level I infractions (Similar Level I Disciplinary Infraction)

Defacing School Property Damage to school property; damage to the appearance of something, especially intentionally

Drug Offense:

Schedule IV or V Substances

The purchase, distribution, or sale, on school grounds or at school sponsored-activities, of a

schedule IV or V controlled substance as defined by Colorado law

Failure to Complete a Level I

Discipline Assignment

Failure to complete a disciplinary consequence assigned by a staff member for a Level I or Level

II behavior violation

Fighting Physical contact between two or more students that does not result in serious injury or hospitalization

Gambling Participation in games or activities for the exchange of money or other valuables

Harassment (non – criminal) Behavior by a student or group of students aimed at tormenting, embarrassing or confusing, by

continual persistent attacks, questions, or pestering, another student or group of students

Inadvertent Possession of a

Standard Weapon

The inadvertent carrying or possessing of a standard weapon on school grounds, school district

property, or at school events

LEVEL II DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND RESPONSES

LEVEL II DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES


● Verbal Warning


Dishonesty)




● Peer Mediation








each school site



● Loss of privileges/participation in extracurricular or

school-sponsored activities/ riding bus or van

● Detention or Suspension


LEVEL II DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND RESPONSES, cont’d

Level II Disciplinary Infractions (page 2)

Infractions are to be addressed by the Principal (or his/her designee). School Based alternatives, suspension by the Principal

(or his/her designee), intervention or prevention shall be required. Further disciplinary action shall be optional*.

Inappropriate Use of

Personal

Electronic Device

Inappropriate use of a personal electronic device, to include but not limited to: cell phones,

MP3 players, or video games, that, regardless of means, is harmful to other students, staff

and/or is detrimental or disruptive to the learning environment

Insubordination – Level II Insubordination (which constitutes willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of

proper authority)

Physical Mistreatment of

Another Student

The physical mistreatment of another student, on school grounds or at school-sponsored

events, that does not warrant fighting, bullying, Level III violent acts, or violent acts

prohibited by law.

Possession of Fireworks Possession of fireworks on school property or at school sponsored events

Possession or Distribution of

Obscene or Harmful Materials

The possession or distribution of materials, on school grounds or at school-sponsored events,

which slanders, defames, harms another or is obscene to the educational environment

School Bus Misconduct While on district transportation, conduct that is inappropriate or unsafe

Theft Willfully taking the property of another without permission < $50

Tobacco The unlawful possession or use of tobacco or nicotine delivery devices on school property

or at school sponsored events

Unauthorized Leaving

Campus Leaving school campus in violation of District Closed Campus policy

Unexcused Absences/Truancy A repetitive pattern of being absent from class or school activities without an excuse

Violation of the Acceptable

Use Agreement – Level II

Violation of the District Acceptable Use Agreement. Behaviors include but are not limited

to: possession or loading of unauthorized software; theft or destruction of technology; altering

workstation(s) configuration; or using a District computer to cause harm

LEVEL II DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES


● Verbal Warning


Dishonesty)




● Peer Mediation








each school site





● Detention or Suspension

● Civil authorities contacted (possible charges)


LEVEL III DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND RESPONSES Level III Disciplinary Infractions

Infractions are those infractions that are to be addressed by the Principal (or his/her designee)

and for which suspension by the Principal (or his/her designee) shall be mandatory.

Further disciplinary action, including expulsion and involvement of law enforcement, shall be optional.

Level III disciplinary infractions are behaviors considered material and substantial disruptions to the learning

environment and will be presumed to be initiated, willful, and overt on the part of the student.

Any Act Prohibited by

Federal, State or Local Law

Behavior that violates federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to: false alarms,

malicious mischief, traffic violations occurring on school property, any type of direct or

implied threat to secure money or any favor from a fellow student (extortion), use of fireworks,

initiation of underclass students, hazing or interference with staff and faculty.

Alcohol The possession, purchase, use, or distribution of substances that contain any amount of

Alcohol on school grounds or during school-sponsored events.

Assault – Third Degree The commission of an act by a student that would be third degree assault, if committed by an

adult; when a person knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person

Continued Level II Infractions Continued/documented Level II Infractions (Similar Level II Disciplinary Infraction)

Damage to Property

Damage to school property or the personal property of a District employee, on school grounds,

at school events, or off of school property where the behavior is detrimental to the welfare or

safety of the school, students, or school personnel

Drug Offense:

Marijuana/ Drug

Paraphernalia

The possession, purchase, sale, distribution or use of marijuana or drug paraphernalia on

School grounds or during school-sponsored events.

False Allegations Against

Staff The knowingly false allegation of child abuse or misconduct against a district employee

Habitually Disruptive

Student (3 or more Level I-II)

Any student who causes a material and substantial disruption on school grounds, in a school

vehicle, or at a school activity or sanctioned event three or more time during a school year.

Harassment – Criminal The harassment of a student or staff member as defined in C.R.S. 18 – 9 – 111. A pattern of

repeated harassment toward another student.

Menacing Threats against staff or another student that are malignant and hostile; threat with a weapon

Physical Mistreatment of

Another Student

The physical mistreatment of another student, on school grounds or at school-sponsored

events, that does not warrant assault, fighting, or other acts prohibited by law

Pornography The possession, reproduction, purchase, or transmission of pornography, regardless of means

Violation of the Acceptable

Use Agreement – Level III

Violation of the District Acceptable Use Agreement. Behaviors include but are not limited to:

use of hacker/cracker utilities; possession of personal data without consent; installing audio, video, or

music servers; or transmitting, accessing, or possessing inappropriate/harmful

material

LEVEL III DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES ● Suspension

● Visit with and charges filed with civil authorities


school sponsored activities/ riding bus or van

● Referral to Central Administration for frequent and

habitual infractions or, as required by policy

● Compensation for damages

● Compensation for damages

● Parent/guardian conference following suspension for the

purpose of discussing reentry, recommendation for

transfer, or expulsion

● Development of a Remedial Discipline Plan (RDP)

● Exclusion from ceremonies, activities, and/or

commencement exercises

● Expulsion, transfer, or other alternative placement


LEVEL IV DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND RESPONSES

Level IV Disciplinary Infractions

Level IV disciplinary infractions are those infractions that are to be addressed by the Principal (or his/her designee) and for which suspension by the Principal (or his/her designee) shall be mandatory. Expulsion shall be mandatory. Further disciplinary action, including involvement of law enforcement, where allowed by law, shall be optional. Level IV disciplinary infractions are behaviors considered material and substantial disruptions to the learning


Habitually Disruptive

Student (3 or more Level III)

Any student who causes a material and substantial disruption on school grounds, in a school

vehicle, or at a school activity or sanctioned event three or more time during a school year.

Possession of Staff Personal Information

Possessing or accessing staff personal information from district resources, regardless

of means

Robbery/ Theft The commission of an act that would be robbery if committed by an adult >$50

Violation of the Acceptable Use Agreement – Level IV

Violation of the District 28 Acceptable Use Agreement. Behaviors include but are not limited to: deliberately disabling or circumventing the District networking device or system, the loading or execution of unauthorized software creating denial of district network resources

Weapons Infraction: Standard with Intent

The carrying, bringing or possession of a standard weapon or a weapon facsimile on school

grounds or at school sponsored events, with intent of causing harm or death to a student or

staff member.

Weapons Infraction: Dangerous

The carrying, bringing or possessing of a dangerous weapon or a firearm on school grounds

or at a school-sponsored event

LEVEL IV DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES

● Suspension

● Charges filed with civil authorities


● Recommendation of referral for evaluation/services



● Referral to Central Administration for frequent and

habitual infractions ,or as required by policy

● Parent/guardian conference following the expulsion

with an appropriate administrator for the purpose of

discussing reentry

● Exclusion from ceremonies, activities, and/or

commencement exercises


LEVEL V DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND RESPONSES

Level V Disciplinary Infractions Level V disciplinary infractions are those infractions that are to be addressed by the Principal (or his/her designee) and for which suspension by the Principal (or his/her designee) shall be mandatory. Expulsion shall be mandatory. Further disciplinary action, including involvement of law enforcement, where allowed by law, shall be optional. Level V disciplinary infractions are behaviors considered material and substantial disruptions to the learning


Assault –

First or Second Degree

The commission of an act by a student that would be first or second degree assault, if committed by an

adult; when one, with intent to cause serious bodily injury to another person, causes serious bodily

injury to any person by means of a deadly weapon, or with intent to cause bodily injury to another

person, causes such injury to any person by means of a deadly weapon

Firearm The possession of a firearm, operable or inoperable, on school grounds. BEHAVIOR INFRACTION WILL RESULT IN MANDATORY EXPULSION.

Drug Offense: Marijuana/Schedule I or II Controlled Substances

The possession, purchase, use, distribution or sale of any amount of a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance on school grounds or during school-sponsored events.

Child Pornography The possession, reproduction, purchase, or transmission of child pornography, regardless of means.

BEHAVIOR INFRACTION WILL RESULT IN MANDATORY EXPULSION.

Possession of Staff Personal Information

Possessing or accessing staff personal information from district resources, regardless of means

Robbery The commission of an act that would be robbery if committed by an adult >$50

Violation of the Acceptable Use Agreement – Level IV

Violation of the District 28 Acceptable Use Agreement. Behaviors include but are not limited to: deliberately disabling or circumventing the District networking device or system, the loading or execution of unauthorized software creating denial of district network resources

Weapons Infraction: Standard with Intent

The carrying, bringing, possession, or use of a standard weapon or a weapon facsimile, on school grounds or at school-sponsored events, with the intent of causing harm or death to a student or staff member

Weapons Infraction: Dangerous

The carrying, bringing or possessing of a dangerous weapon or a firearm on school grounds

or at a school-sponsored event BEHAVIOR INFRACTION WILL RESULT IN MANDATORY EXPULSION.

LEVEL V DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES

● Civil authorities contacted and charges possibly filed

● Recommendation of referral for evaluation/ services


● Parent/Guardian conference with an appropriate administrator for the purpose of reentry

● Exclusion from ceremonies, activities, and/or commencement exercises


MONDAY SCHOOL

The Jr/Sr high school administration shall schedule make-up times at appropriate times throughout the year on

Mondays. Monday school dates and times will be posted.

Secondary students will be required to attend Monday school sessions for each day of absence beyond 3

unexcused absences in any given month. Students found to be truant from school will be assigned Monday

School. Students who miss more than 8 hours of class time in a semester will not be able to receive credit.

Monday School will provide the opportunity to earn back class time in order to potentially receive credit for the

class(es) missed beyond 8 hours per semester.

Secondary students in violation of Student Code of Conduct may be required to attend Monday School, as

outlined in Exhibit JK-E. Failure of students to attend sufficient Monday School sessions to make up for

absences may result in denial of credit. Failure to attend required Monday School sessions as assigned by

administration may result in denial of credit. The administration will provide adequate and timely notification

to parents of any students by this policy.

SCHOOL PRIDE Students are encouraged to take pride in their school. This may be demonstrated by attending events,

participating in sports, clubs, band, choir, drama, and many of the other opportunities available. Students are

encouraged to wear school colors or “Hornet Wear” on Fridays throughout the year as we all demonstrate our

commitment to making Hanover School the best in the area. Please support Hanover students by encouraging

their participation in Pride Fridays.

SPORTSMANSHIP In every setting, each student is regarded as a representative of Jr./Sr. High School and should therefore act

accordingly. The responsibility for good behavior, good order, and sportsmanship is particularly important at

athletic events, both home and away. Failure to live up to this responsibility may lead to removal from a contest,

game, match, or activity. Serious misbehavior or repeated instances of poor behavior may result in a student or

fan being refused admittance at future activities for a period of time to be determined by the Principal and/or

Athletic Director. For student athletes, whose honor it is to represent their school formally and officially, the

responsibility for good sportsmanship are greater yet. Failure to demonstrate that sportsmanship may result in

suspension from play and/or practice for a period of time or removed from the sport program to be determined

by the principal.

DANCES

When dances are held, those attending may not re-enter the dance once they have left. Only Hanover Jr./Sr.

High School students may attend a school-sponsored dance unless invited as a date by a Jr./Sr. High School

student. All outside guests of students must be of high school status and may not exceed the age of twenty and

must be entered on a guest list in the office 48 hours prior to the dance. The school reserves the right to exclude

any person from entering a school-sponsored dance. Jr./Sr. High School eligibility requirements (i.e. grades,

behavior, and in good standing with the school) may be implemented for all students to be able to attend any

Jr./Sr. High School dances, including, but not limited to, homecoming and prom.


ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

Please sign and return ONLY THIS PAGE to the school as acknowledgment of having

received this student handbook and reviewing it with your student(s).

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