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Patriot PrideWelcome to the 2016-17 school year and being a P. J. Patriot. This planner is

designed to help you be the best you can be in school. Never hesitate to ask any staff member for guidance. We are all dedicated to your success!

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Table of ContentsDistrict Mission Statement �� 32016-2017 School Calendar �� 20District Citizenship Model (PBIS) �� 5P� J� Jacobs School Matrix �� 5

Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Bullying �� 6 Definitions: �� 6 Reporting Harassment/Bullying: �� 7 School Environment: �� 7

Equal Access Notice �� 19Release of Directory Information �� 7

Attendance �� 7 Closed Campus �� 7 Homework, Requesting �� 8 Pre-Arranged Absences �� 8 Procedures �� 8 Sign In/Sign Out �� 7 Tardiness, Unexcused �� 8 Truancy �� 8

Academic and Grading Information �� 8 Academic Standards Statement �� 8 Add/Drop Policies �� 9 Curriculum �� 10 Extra Credit�� 9 Grading Scale �� 9 Honesty �� 9 Late Work �� 9 Promotion/Retention �� 9 Report Cards and Progress Reports �� 10 Student Planners �� 10

Emergency Information �� 10 Cancellation of School �� 10 Early Dismissal �� 10 Emergency Procedures �� 11

School Procedures �� 12 Cafeteria �� 12 Dance Rules �� 13 Detentions, After-School/Lunch �� 13 Laptops �� 13 Lockers �� 12 Lost and Found�� 12 P� J� Jacobs School Day Time Schedule �� 4 Posters �� 13 Student Contact �� 14 Structured Study Centers �� 12

Student Conduct �� 14 Alcohol/Drugs �� 14 Bicycles/Skateboards/Rollerblades �� 15

Classroom Rules ��15 Compliance��14 Conduct ��14 Dangerous Weapons/Explosive Devices ��15 District Property ��14 Dress Code, Secondary Schools��16 Elementary Track Meet��15 Elevator Use ��14 False Information ��14 Fighting ��14 Gambling ��15 Gang Activity��15 Hallway Behavior ��14 “Hands Off” Policy ��15 Harassment, Physical/Verbal��14 Laser Pointers ��15 Ninth Grade Class Trip/Washington DC ��15 Nuisance Items ��15 Panhandling��16 Sales��15 Snowballs ��15 Theft/Defacement, or Damage to Property ��15 Tobacco ��14

Transportation ��16 Bus Conduct Rules ��16 Bus Line Rules ��17

Other Information ��17 After-School Student Expectations ��18 Assemblies ��17 Athletics ��18 Before and After School Rules ��17 Change of Address ��17 Fees/Fines ��17 School Pictures��19 Technology ��17 Valuables ��18 Visitors ��18 Withdrawing from School��19

Student Services �� 11 Accidents/Injuries�� 11 Counseling�� 11 Health Office �� 11 Medication Policy�� 11 School Nurse �� 11 School Psychologist �� 11


WelcomeWelcome to the start of a brand new school year at P�J� Jacobs Junior High School� We’re glad you’re here! We hope that this school year will find you healthy and happy. We have much to look forward to; and, we hope that you’re ready for all of the excitement. This is your school; and, we wish you much success!

We believe that you should be proud of the school you attend� You should perform to the best of your abilities to make the school and community proud of you as well� To assist with this endeavor, this handbook has been prepared for you� It contains information about policies, guidelines for discipline, an explanation of many routines, as well as a list of the wonderful opportunities that await your participation and involvement� We encourage all students to find some extracurricular activity in which to participate. Remember, these opportunities are provided for you. Take advantage and enjoy the benefits.

We encourage home and school communication and hope parents will contact teachers to discuss your progress. Likewise, we hope you’ll contact us in the office if questions and concerns about our programs, policies, or procedures should arise as the year gets underway� We look forward to working with you and hope that you’ll stop in to get involved as well�

Thank you for taking the time to read the informational pages of this handbook� We hope they will answer your questions and assist you in preparing for the school year� If other questions or concerns should arise along the way, feel free to call the office at P.J. Jacobs at 715-345-5422.

Sincerely,

Jeff Gulan, Principal

PLEASE NOTE that should questions arise regarding any of the rules and policies set forth in this student handbook, Board of Education policies will always take precedence over building level policies� Copies of all school board policies are available on the school district website at www�pointschools�net�

District Mission StatementP� J� Jacobs and its staff are dedicated to achieving the Stevens Point Area School District goal “to make each student successful”� The staff of P� J� Jacobs JH School will accomplish this goal by working to provide the following:• A relevant and rigorous curriculum• A safe and secure environment• A school which builds connections with students, parents, staff, and the community• An educational vision for the future

P� J� Jacobs JHS2400 Main Street

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Main Office: 715-345-5422Counseling Office: 715-345-5423

Fax: 715-345-7340

Jeff Gulan, Principal Steve Strasman, Assistant Principal

P� J� Jacobs Time SchedulePeriod Times Period Length

1 7:45-8:32 47 minutes2 8:36-9:23 47 minutes 3 9:28-10:14 46 minutes4 10:18-11:04 46 minutes

5A 11:08-11:54 46 minutes5B 11:37-12:23 46 minutes6A 11:58-12:44 46 minutes6B 12:27-1:13 46 minutes7 1:18-2:04 46 minutes8 2:08-2:55 47 minutes

Lunch Periods5A 11:08-11:33 25 minutes6A 11:58-12:23 25 minutes6C 12:48-1:13 25 minutes


Stevens Point Area School District Model Citizenship (PBIS)The Stevens Point Area Public School District has adopted a universal model of citizenship as outlined on the rubric below� The rubric is a clear model for students to follow in meeting the expectations of the school district in regards to citizenship and behavior� The rubric is used as a quick reference guide and discussion tool for students and staff� It is on display throughout the district�

P� J� Jacobs School Matrix

We have developed the following rubric to illustrate what it looks like at P� J� Jacobs to meet citizenship expectations of the school district� We refer to it as having, “Patriot Pride”�

PJ Jacobs Patriot Pride Behavioral Expectation Matrix Expectations Classroom Hallway Cafeteria Bathroom

Be

Prepared

Have all your materials Be ready to learn Show a positive attitude toward learning

Keep your locker organized Plan efficient routes to your classes so you are on time Have hall pass visible

Keep a positive lunch account balance

OR Prepare and bring a nutritious cold lunch from home

Use bathrooms during non-class time, passing periods, or lunch Use your passes in your planner

Be

Respectful

Use appropriate language and conversation levels Follow specific classroom rules and procedures Be kind to others

Use appropriate language and conversation levels Keep hands, feet, objects to self Walk

Use appropriate language and conversation levels Keep area and table clean Be patient in line

Respect others’ privacy Flush please Keep the bathroom clean

Show

Integrity

Accept responsibility Practice academic honesty Be a good role model

Be helpful and kind Walk with traffic Keep the middle of the hallway clear

Make healthy food choices Recycle and throw away your trash Be a good role model

Act maturely Wash hands Report negative behaviors

Be

Determined

Set academic goals Complete your work and finish what you start

Take most direct route to class Manage social time wisely

Arrive on time Keep your personal electronics in your locker

Return back to class quickly

Be

Engaged

Listen and learn Participate and share Be on task

Be aware of your surroundings Help others around you

Follow directions Exercise good dining manners

Politely ask teachers or supervisors for a pass Report any concerns to a teacher or principal


distinguishing characteristic, such as, but not limited to, age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, and social, economic or family status� Bullying behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:

• physical (e�g�, assaulting, hitting or punching, kicking, theft, threatening behavior)

• verbal (e�g�, threatening or intimidating language, teasing or name-calling, racist remarks)

• written (e�g�, comments which are offensive or objectionable to the recipient or which cause the recipient discomfort, anger, or humiliation or which interfere with the recipient’s academic performance)

• indirect (e�g�, spreading cruel rumors, social exclusion or isolation, intimidating looks and/or gestures) and/or

• cyber (e�g�, using technology in a hurtful manner such as, but not limited to, the use of e-mail, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, cell phones, or website postings to threaten, harass, discriminate or intimidate the individual)

All forms of harassment in cyberspace commonly referred to as “cyber bullying” are unacceptable and viewed as a violation of this policy� For the purpose of this policy, “cyber space” is defined as global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information, technology infrastructures, including the internet, telecommunications network, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers�

When school officials become aware of cyber bullying that originates on or off school property or from a school or non-school computer or telecommunication device, the district may take disciplinary action if the administration determines the conduct endangers the property, health or safety of students and/or others at school or under the supervision of a school authority, a district employee, or a school board member or disrupts the learning environment� Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, harassment, bullying or making a threat on or off school grounds through cyberspace�

Discrimination, harassment and bullying can arise from a broad range of physical or verbal behavior which can include, but is not limited to, the following:a. physical or mental abuse;b. racial, ethnic or religious insults or slurs;

Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying (School Board Policy 111�1)

The Stevens Point Area Public School District will deny no one admission to, participation in, or the benefits of any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of a person’s age, sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, arrest and conviction records, military status, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental emotional or learning disability� The district explicitly prohibits staff members, students and volunteers from discriminating against or harassing others based on any of the characteristics described in this paragraph, and further prohibits bullying of any kind� This policy does not, however, prohibit the district from placing a student in a school, class, program or activity based on objective standards of individual performance or need�

Definitions:Discrimination is defined as any action, policy or practice, including bias, stereotyping and pupil harassment, that is detrimental to a person or group of persons and differentiates or distinguishes among persons, or that limits or denies a person or group of persons opportunities, privileges, roles or rewards based, in whole or in part, on sex, race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other characteristic identified in paragraph one, above, or that perpetuates the effects of past discrimination�

Harassment is defined as a behavior towards students or staff members based, in whole or in part, on sex, race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other characteristic that substantially interferes with a student’s school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school and/or work environment�

Bullying is defined as a deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation or harm� Bullying may or may not be repeated behavior and may or may not involve an imbalance of power� The behavior may or may not be motivated by an actual or perceived


c. unwelcome sexual advances or touching;d. sexual comments, jokes, stories or innuendos;e� display of sexually explicit or otherwise offensive

posters, calendars or materials;f. sexual gestures with hands or body movements;g� intentionally standing close or brushing up

against a student or employee;h� inappropriately staring at a student or employee

or touching his or her clothing, hair or body; and/or

i� asking personal questions about a student or employee’s sexual life�

School Environment:Discrimination, harassment and bullying including related types of verbal and physical behavior are offensive and inappropriate in the school environment� This is a serious issue not just for the district but also for each individual� The district specifically prohibits discriminatory conduct, harassing conduct, bullying, condoning such conduct by allowing it to go on, and pre-judging based on harassment, discrimination and bullying complaints and retaliating against any person who reports harassment, discrimination or bullying� The district’s policy prohibiting harassment and bullying applies to all students, staff members and volunteers whether at school, at school-sponsored co-curricular, extracurricular or social functions, or otherwise� This includes any property or vehicle owned, leased or used by the district, and any vehicles used for student transportation�

Any student who engages in harassment, discrimination, bullying, or retaliates against another person because of a harassment/discrimination/bullying report or participation in an investigation, is also subject to immediate discipline, up to and including suspension and expulsion from the district�

Reporting Harassment/Bullying:If you observe or your child is a victim of discrimination, harassment or bullying as defined in the description above, please report it immediately to any adult school employee�

Parent Right to Restrict Schools in Release of Directory Information(School Board Policy 347�1)

Wisconsin law permits parents, legal guardians, adult students (18 years or older), guardian ad litem, or students attending public schools in Wisconsin to request that public schools not release certain directory information about their child� Directory information which cannot be disclosed to the public if parents (legal guardians, etc�) object includes:• Student name• Address• Telephone listing• Participating in officially recognized activities and

sports• Weight and height of members in athletic teams• Dates of attendance• Photographs• Degrees and awards received• The name of the school most recently attended

by the student• Month and day of birth

Parents (legal guardians) of students attending the Stevens Point Area Public School desiring to deny release of all or part of directory information during the school year should send a letter by September 9th to the Superintendent of Schools, Bliss Educational Services Center, 1900 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481� The letter should state the specific information to be withheld from public disclosure� For additional information regarding this requirement, please contact the Human Resources Office at 715-345-5455.

AttendanceClosed CampusP� J� Jacobs maintains a closed campus� Once students arrive at school, they are not to leave without permission�

Sign In/Sign OutSign In: Students who arrive late to school (after 7:45 A�M�) or are returning from an appointment must report to the Main Office and sign in with the attendance clerk who will issue an admit slip to class�

Sign Out: Students are not to leave school during the day without the permission of the Main Office.


This includes presenting their note to the attendance clerk and receiving permission to sign out� Students will only be allowed to leave the school in the company of a parent, legal guardian or an individual specified as an emergency contact. Exceptions to this operating rule can only occur if parents contact school to request and receive approval from attendance clerk/P� J� administration prior to time of anticipated sign out�

Absence ProceduresExcused absences include personal illness, illness in the immediate family, and death of a family member or relative� Students whose absence is excused will be permitted to make up work and will receive full credit�

On any day a student is absent, parents must call the Main Office at 715-345-5422 by 9:00 A.M. Absences not called in by parents will be marked as unexcused and will stay unexcused until we have talked with parents or have received a note from home�

Pre-Arranged AbsencesUpon written requests from parents, building principals may approve the prearranged absence of a student� It shall be the responsibility of all students excused to make up all work missed during their absence, so far as it is possible� When make-up work is complete, students will receive appropriate credit�

If a parent intends to remove their child from school for more than two days, a note must be sent to school listing the specific dates and reason for the absence� The student will be given a prearranged absence form for each teacher to list assignments that will be missed and sign� When the form is complete, the student will bring it to the main office for signature by the principal. A copy of the completed form will be sent home with the student so parents will be aware of any teacher concerns and/or comments� The form will be sent home BEFORE the absence begins� As always, it will be the student’s responsibility to make up work missed during the absence� (The prearranged absence policy includes absences for deer hunting�)

Requesting HomeworkA student must be out for three consecutive days or know that they will be out for three consecutive days to request homework� If a student continues

to be out sick for more days, homework will be provided upon parent request every three days after or as homework is returned� Other requests may be considered if extenuating circumstances are explained�

Unexcused TardinessUnexcused tardiness will be reported to the assistant principal and may result in discipline� Students are also expected to arrive to class on time� Unexcused tardiness will be handled by individual teachers according to their classroom tardy policy� If a student is ten minutes late to school or class it will be considered an unexcused tardy�

Truancy(School Board Policy 433)After a student has been absent excessively from P� J� Jacobs, a letter will be sent home informing the parents and student� This letter will require an approved explanation� Truancy procedures may be pursued� (Truancy means “unexcused absence(s) from school or assigned class(es)/area(s)�”)

If a student is identified as “habitually truant” a petition will be filed with the district attorney.

Academic and Grading InformationAcademic Standards StatementAll students at P� J� Jacobs are expected to meet at least minimum academic standards in all classes and complete assigned work on time� Every opportunity will be provided and every effort will be made by the school staff to help students reach their academic potential� The school works closely with parents, staff, and community agencies to reach this end�

All assigned work is to be completed when due; assigned work not completed by that date is subject to each teacher’s grading policy as stated in their syllabus� Students unable to complete assigned work when due because of documented illness or other extenuating circumstances are to arrange with each teacher involved to complete that work by an agreed upon date�

A student may be retained at P� J� Jacobs when deemed in the best interest of the student, and after careful and deliberate consideration by the administration, staff, and parent(s)�


Academic HonestyP� J� Jacobs regards academic honesty as a cornerstone of its educational mission� It is expected that all schoolwork submitted for the purpose of meeting course requirements represents the original efforts of the student� This includes, but is not limited to: test taking, homework, class assignments, and the original creation of essays, compositions, term papers and scientific research. If such is not the case, then the student has demonstrated unacceptable academic behavior and is subject to disciplinary action� Administrators, teachers, students and families are all important contributors to upholding of academic integrity in our school�

Plagiarism is defined as copying/stealing and passing off as one’s own ideas or words of another, using someone else’s created production without crediting the source, or committing literary theft� Examples include (but are not limited to) the following:• turning in a paper retrieved from an Internet

source as one’s own • using another student’s work in whole or part and

handing it in as one’s own• using information from an encyclopedia, book,

textbook, web site, database, etc�, without citing the source

• using another person’s idea, opinion, or theory without citing the source

• using any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings, pictures, sounds or other piece of information which you found from any source that is not common knowledge, without citing the source

• using quotations of another person’s actual spoken or written word without citing the source

• paraphrasing (putting into your own words) another person’s unique ideas, spoken or written, without citing the source

• using online translators for assignments and assessments

Add/Drop Policies Seventh and Eighth GradeThere are no schedule changes allowed until one week after the start of school� Parental permission is required. Schedules with mistakes and/or conflicts will be corrected immediately�

Classes may be added at the discretion of the school counselor/social worker, given parental permission and sufficient room in the course.

A student who drops a course after three weeks from the start of the semester will receive a grade of “F” for the course�

Ninth Grade (Consistent with SPASH Guidelines)Schedule changes will be allowed through the first week of each new semester� A student who drops a course after the first week from the start of the semester will receive a grade of “F” for the course� Parental permission is required for all schedule changes�

Schedule changes will be made based on the academic needs of students� Waivers of this policy require principal approval and will be based on exceptional circumstances�

Grading Scale

Grade Low HighA 93�0 100A- 90�0 92�99B+ 87�0 89�99B 83�0 86�99B- 80�0 82�99C+ 77�0 79�99C 73�0 76�99C- 70�0 72�99D+ 67�0 69�99D 63�0 66�99D- 60�0 62�99F 0 59�99

Late Work and Extra CreditLate work and extra credit policies are determined by individual teachers� Please refer to each teacher’s rules and regulations/syllabus that is provided at the beginning of the year�

Promotion/Retention(School Board Policies 345�4 and 345�5)Students who make an honest effort to pass will not fail� Seventh and eighth grade students who fail the full year of a required course may have to repeat that course during the next school year� Electives of less than full year courses, if failed, may have to be taken over� If these courses are not repeated, no further courses can be taken in these subject areas�

Only ninth grade courses will count for credit toward senior high school graduation; and, only grades


earned in ninth grade courses will be used to complete individual grade point averages and class rank� Ninth grade courses earn credit on a semester basis� A failing grade for the semester will indicate no credit earned� If the failed course is one required for graduation, it will have to be repeated until passed�

All retention will be determined on individual basis� The final decision will be made by the principal.

Eighth Grade PromotionEighth grade promotion is determined by Board Policy 345�5� It states:• A student must pass required courses in grade

eight in the areas of English, science, social studies, and mathematics (academic performance criteria)�

• If the student meets academic performance criteria, then they must achieve basic proficiency or better (proficient or advance) on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam (WKCE)�

• If the minimal score is achieved on WKCE, and the student does not achieve a grade point of 2�0 in the same subject area or meet IEP/ELL goals, a promotion plan may be written which could include repeating the class, summer school, or failure to advance to ninth grade�

Student PlannersThe student planner is designed to improve student’s academic success through planning, organization and communication between school and home�

In the upcoming school year, students are required to carry their planner to each class� Reasons for carrying the planner include:• keep track of assignments• may be used as part of a graded assignment• contains bathroom passes• contains an internet permission slip• use instills life-long organizational skills

All students will receive a planner at the start of the year� If a student loses their planner they will be expected to purchase a new one from the counseling office.

Report Cards and Progress ReportsStudents and parents at P� J� Jacobs are informed of student progress through a standardized report to parents�

The following letter grades are utilized: A=excellent

B=above averageC=averageD=minimal passingF=failureINC=incomplete

Report cards are mailed home to parents at the end of each nine week marking period� In addition to nine week report cards, a progress report will be sent home the fifth week of each grading period informing parents and students of any grades in the D/F range� Some teachers have developed progress reports to be sent home with students periodically during each marking period� Those reports may warn of failing grades and/or missing work; or, they may describe achievement to date� Questions about progress reports should be directed to the specific teacher.

Curriculum(School Board Policies 330 and 871)Curriculum content at P� J� Jacobs Junior High is designed in accordance with the educational objectives and policies of the Stevens Point Area School District� The district has policies and procedures for handling material which you may find objectionable�

During the school year if you happen to find a topic of this nature, please contact the principal at 715-345-5422�

Emergency InformationCancellation of SchoolDuring the winter, we often get weather that makes driving treacherous, and it becomes necessary to cancel school for safety reasons� In order for parents to have time to make alternative arrangements for their children, the district decides to issue a “snow day” as early as possible, usually by 5:30 AM�

If school is cancelled, the district notifies parents by radio, television and district website announcements�

Early DismissalIt is possible that after students have started classes on a given day, late developing weather conditions would require us to close school early� However, this is done only under extreme, unusually severe conditions� Early dismissal creates additional problems for parents and has the potential of increasing risks for students� Because closing school early might become unavoidable, parents do need


to make advance arrangements for their children iin the event school is dismissed early� It is important that parents make arrangements with relatives or neighbors on the same bus route to be prepared to care for the children�

If school is dismissed early, the district notifies parents by radio, television and district website announcements�

Emergency ProceduresIn the event of an emergency, the cooperation of all students is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone in the building� Teachers will provide directions and everyone should remain calm�

Fire/Tornado instructions are posted above or near each room’s exit door�

A “Code React” indicates a dangerous situation exists at or around P� J� Jacobs JH School (this may include an armed intruder) and the building will be secured immediately� Students are to cooperate with staff immediately and remain quiet�

Student Services

CounselingA school counselor and school social worker are available in the Student Services Office to help students and families with personal or school problems, provide educational and career materials, and help students in course selection and scheduling� You may stop in the Student Services Office and make an appointment to see one of the school counselors or call the office at 715-345-5423.

School PsychologistThe school psychologist is available to students and families desiring assistance with any problems or concerns� Contact the school psychologist at 715-345-5661�

Health OfficeThe health clinic is located in the Student Services Office. If a student isn’t feel well, they need to ask his/her teacher for a written pass to the clinic� After approximately ten minutes, the student must either go back to class or request that a parent be contacted to go home� The nurse or secretary will contact a parent for their okay� If leaving school, the student must sign out in the main office.

School NurseThe school nurse is available at specific times during the week to meet with students� To see the nurse, contact the Student Services Office and make an appointment�

Accidents/InjuriesAccidents that happen at school should be reported to a teacher� He/She will complete an accident report� If the injury occurs when a staff member is not present, students should report it to the Student Services Office.

Medication PolicyBefore administering prescription or non-prescription medication to children during school hours, Wisconsin state law requires WRITTEN PERMISSION AND MEDICATION IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER� “Medical Request” forms are available from your physician’s office, Student Services Office, or the school website�

If the medication is prescriptive:• The “Medication Request” form must be signed

by the physician and parent�• Ask the pharmacist to prepare two labeled

containers so that you can keep one container at home and one at school�

• Clearly include on the form the dosage and time medication is to be given�

• Students may carry and self-administer inhaled medication when a prescription permission form is on file in the health room.

• All other self-administered medication taken at school needs to be approved by the administrator, parent, and physician�

Over-the-counter medications must also:• be in the original containers• be dispensed between classes• have specific instructions on administration• have written parent approval before school staff

can administer the medication�All medication forms only cover the current school year� Medications will not be stored at school over the summer�

Medication Policy (School Board Policy 453�4) P� J� Jacobs Student Services staff may provide and administer Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, antacid, and throat lozenges to students with written consent from the student’s parent /guardian during regular school hours� A “Parent Permission for the Administration of Over-the-Counter Medication” form must be


completed and returned to Student Services in order to receive this medical assistance� Additional consent forms are available in Student Services�

School ProceduresCafeteriaLunch AccountsEach P� J� Jacobs student is issued a lunch account keypad number� Money may be deposited into the family food service account at any time or when notified the account is low. Please complete a deposit envelope with the student’s name and keypad ID number� Students should hand it to a cashier in the kitchen during their lunch hour� Extra envelopes are located in the kitchen or main office.

Cafeteria Room RulesStudents are expected to follow the rules and guidelines for cafeteria behavior� They are as follows: • No behavior will be tolerated which endangers

a student(s), staff member(s), or school facility� This includes pushing, shoving, striking, kicking, running, throwing, etc�

• Be courteous at all times�• No spitting�• Enter the lunch line only if you are going to make

a purchase�• No cutting in line�• Return/place lunch materials in the proper

receptacles or areas as soon as possible after eating� Please recycle�

• Individuals are excused to the bathroom with a limited amount of bathroom passes� Get permission from a lunch room supervisor to go�

• Students are to remain in designated areas�• Outside: It is a priviledge to go outside� Please

follow lunchroom supervisor instructions at all times�

• No throwing of food/garbage• Once students have returned their tray, they will

return to a seat for the remainder of lunch or exit outside�

• Supervisors retain the right to assign seats or restrict movement�

LockersSchool lockers are made available and are assigned to students for use as a storage area for books and clothing only� It is important to recognize that the lockers remain the property of the school and are subject to random searches including a canine

component as part of the locker security program�

Lockers should not be written on with markers, dry erase or permanent� Damage costs to lockers will be charged to the student� Students should not tell the combination of their locker to anyone� It is the student’s job to protect the locker combination from being made public� No students should open, or attempt to open, any locker but their own� If there is trouble with a locker, report it to the Main Office immediately.

Students are not to move into another locker from their assigned locker unless instructed to do so by the Main Office. If a locker is damaged, broken, or jammed open, the student assigned to that locker may be required to pay for the damage incurred�

Students are responsible to keep lockers clean; and, will be asked to scrub the locker if necessary�

Lost and FoundDuring the course of the year, many articles of clothing and numerous folders and books are lost� Please check the lost and found area (on a table across from the main office) for missing items. All unclaimed articles at the close of the school year will be donated�

Structured Study CentersWhen students are not enrolled in an instructional class, they will be assigned to smaller learning environments called “Structured Study Centers”� The Structured Study Centers will be supervised by individual staff members in classrooms throughout the building� Some key expectations have been developed to make these Structured Study Centers a success� They are:• A student’s success will be reviewed by the

supervisor in Skyward Gradebook�• Students will have a work or study plan

developed each time they enter the study center�• Students will report to the study center with all

materials needed to complete their study plan for the day including their planner and SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) book�

• Students will be actively engaged in studying, reading or completing homework� Teachers may selectively determine if students may complete work with another student� Audio devices may be used as a reward for deserving students at teacher discretion�

• Ninth grade students may request permission to


access their 1:1 Laptop Initiative computers and print documents when granted permission by the staff member present�

• Passes to other teacher’s rooms or school areas will be honored unless the structured study center supervisor has a specific request for the completion of homework� Then, the supervisor will communicate with the teacher requesting the release from study center to determine the best course of action�

• Students will be assessed once a week based on the Point Toward Responsible Citizenship PBIS scale which is displayed in each room� The Structured Study Center assessment will not be used to determine GPA or class ranking and will be listed on student report cards�

LaptopsNinth grade students will receive a laptop from the Sentry Insurance Foundation 1:1 Computer Program at the beginning of the year� Some reminders concerning procedures and rules for this technology:Procedures:• Computers are the property of the Stevens Point

School District� Technology is regulated�• The goal of this tool is to infuse technology

into the curriculum for enhancement of student learning� Its use is a privilege�

• Computer problems? Restart the computer then ask three other people if the problem recurs� Then if the issue is not corrected, ask a teacher or Laptop Help Center�

• The Laptop Help Center is located in the LMC� Its purpose is to provide technical assistance� Hours will be posted�

• Computers should be taken home each night to be charged� Students should leave the computer charging cord at home� Place no other material in the computer bag�

• Students must log into “Windows” when using their computer at P� J� Jacobs�

Rules:• Computer use is limited to the assigned student

or their parent/guardian/siblings� The student is responsible for the proper use of the assigned computer�

• Comply with all district and school rules regarding their use�

• Laptops should be secured at all times� This includes when it is kept in your locker (lock the door)�

• Do not attempt to alter, avoid, or go around the filters. This includes using proxies.

• Comply with staff requests regarding their use�

• Please refer to the “Academic Dishonesty” rule #31 in this student planner� The rule applies to the 1:1 laptop program which includes sharing files with other students without teacher permission�

• Printing rules: Print only with permission� Print only finished products. Prior to printing, check the print location�

• Remember and do not share any passwords�• Transporting rules: Use two hands to move the

computer, and to close the lid� Transport the computer in the bag between classes with the power turned off� Students are not allowed to put textbooks in computer bags�

• Do not alter the computer, asset tag number, or student ID in any way�

• For procedure or rule violations, students are subject to the disciplinary code�

PostersIn order to display a school-related poster, permission should be granted from the principal’s office. Advisors are to initial the posters�

Detentions, After-School/LunchAfter-school detention is held in the in-school suspension (ISS) room (108)� After-school detention begins at 3:00 PM sharp and ends at 3:35 PM� Some detentions are extended to 4:00 PM based on the level of behavior incident�

Lunch detentions are often given as consequeces for negative behavior� Students will immediately get their lunch and report to lunch detention in the ISS room� (*Note: If receiving hot lunch, students should proceed to the front of the lunch line and take a disposable styrofoam tray through the line�)

Dance Rules• All evening dances will start at 6:30 P�M� and end

at 9:00 P�M� • Only students who are currently enrolled at P� J�

Jacobs may attend the dances�• The school doors facing the court yard serve as

entrance and exit for the dances� The entrance door will be open from 6:30-7 P�M�

• Students who leave before 9:00 P�M� will not be allowed to return�

• All school rules are applicable at school dances� Disruptive behavior will result in students being denied attendance at future dances�

• Parents picking up their students in the parking lot may want to designate a time just prior to 9:00


P.M. or allow five minutes for the coat check upon completion of the dance at 9:00 P�M�

• All students will be required to wear tennis shoes (for protection of the hardwood gym floor) at the dances�

• If students are absent or suspended from school on the day of the dance, they will not be allowed to attend� Students may be removed from attendance at the dance for prior disciplinary action�

• No coats or bags are allowed at the dance� A coat/bag check is available�

Student ContactIn compliance with School Board Policy, only parents/guardians or individuals with prearranged approval will be allowed to contact students on school grounds or leave messages�

Student Conduct(School Board Policies 443 and 447)

False Information(School Board Policy 522�3)No employee, volunteer, or student shall provide false information to school district officials at any time� If a person provides false information to school district officials regarding a complaint, proceeding, employment application, or other matter, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against the individual who provided the false information�

Student ComplianceA student is obligated to comply with a teacher’s direction to leave the classroom�

A teacher may direct the student to go to the Main Office, escort the student to the office, or seek assistance to remove the student from the classroom�

A student appeal to the removal may be made only after compliance and only after the student arrives in the office. (WI Statute 118.164)

District PropertyP� J� Jacobs students who are on school grounds before/during/after school, on district property, attending a district function, and/or representing P� J� Jacobs are subject to district/school rules� Student ConductAny student conduct, which endangers them, others, or school property is prohibited�

This includes conduct which inhibits the learning process, is disrespectful to authority, violates district/school rules and/or violates federal, state, or local laws�

Tobacco(School Board Policy 522�2)State law prohibits minors from purchasing, being in possession of/and/or using tobacco products� Possession and/or use of tobacco products at school will result in a student being suspended from school and a referral being made to the Police Department� Facsimile products and lighters are not allowed at school�

FightingFighting or planning to fight at P. J. Jacobs or surrounding areas is not allowed and may result in suspension from school�

Physical/Verbal harassmentPhysical or verbal harassment/abuse of other students is prohibited� Students need to use language free of profanity, ethnic slurs, and name calling� Student hands should be kept to themselves at all times� Please demonstrate respect for other people and their property�

Hallway BehaviorWALK!!! Never run in the halls� Keep to the right and keep your hands to yourself� No pushing or shoving! In addition, students should discard litter/recyclables in the containers provided�

Elevator UseStudents must have permission from student services or main office to use the elevator. Disciplinary action will be taken with any students using the elevator without permission�

Alcohol/Drugs(School Board Policy 456)The possession, use, and delivery/sale of alcohol or drugs (prescription or non-prescription) in school, on school grounds, or at school activities are strictly forbidden and may result in suspension or expulsion from school� This includes facsimiles and not following school policy for use of prescription or non-prescription drugs�

Violation of city ordinances or state laws (alcohol, marijuana, etc�) will result in referral to


appropriate authorities: Police Department, Social Services, etc�

Theft/Defacement, or Damage to Property(School Board Policy 443�7)No student may steal, deface, damage, or destroy another person’s property or school property� Students and parents will be held financially responsible for all theft, damage and defacement of school property�

Hands Off PolicyA “Hands-Off” policy for students will be enforced at P� J� Jacobs Junior High School� “Hands-Off” means not physically engaging with anyone else in the building�

Ninth Grade Class Trip/Washington DCParticipation in these activities is a privilege� A staff team will examine student academic and behavior performance to determine participation eligibility� Disqualifiers include but are not limited to:• One or more F’s• Any in or out of school suspensions• Discipline referralsStudents and parents will be notified of the team’s findings.

Laser PointersStudent use or possession of laser pointers is prohibited in school buildings, on school grounds, and in school vehicles�

Dangerous Weapons/Explosive Devices(School Board Policy: 832)No one shall possess a dangerous weapon (guns, knives, razors, karate stick, pepper spray, or any other object by the manner in which it is used or intended to be used which may inflict bodily harm) or explosive device on school premises or at school functions� Violation of this policy will result in suspension and/or expulsion from school and referred to the Police Department� Facsimiles are not allowed� No one shall threaten to bring a dangerous weapon or explosive device to school�

SalesAll sales and bartering activities at school must receive prior administration approval� Only school

sponsored sale activities will be allowed at school or on school grounds�

Bicycles/Skateboards/RollerbladesBicycles, skateboards, and roller-blades are not to be ridden on school grounds� Unless used for transportation or needed for a class activity they should not be brought to school� Bikes should be parked only in the bike racks located on the west side of the school� Use bicycle locks to prevent thefts� The school assumes no responsibility for bicycles�

SnowballsDue to possible injuries and damage to property, snowball throwing will not be allowed�

Nuisance ItemsStudents shall not bring articles to school that interfere with the educational process�

GamblingAny form of gambling is prohibited on school property�

Classroom RulesWhile in the classroom, students are expected to follow the policies/procedures of the individual instructors�

Gang Activity(School Board Policy 443�8)Students will not act or represent in any way as gang members or as having gang affiliations either on school grounds or at school-sponsored events, home or away� This includes, but is not limited to, representation on self or property (symbols, words, bandanas, or any other representation)� This also prohibits any perceived gang activity or actions that represent a gang, such as hats flagged to the side, hand gestures, or any other action suggestive of gang representation�

Elementary Track MeetStudents are reminded that P� J� Jacobs remains in session during the elementary track meet� Students will not be allowed to leave school to attend this activity unless a parent/guardian comes into the main office and signs them out. The parent/guardian must also remain with the student in attendance at this activity�


PanhandlingPanhandling or approaching other students to beg/ask for money, food, or things of value is prohibited� Secondary Dress Code(School Board Policy 443�1)Student dress is the responsibility of the student and parents� This includes a student’s appearance and grooming� Clothing that is appropriate for some occasions may not be appropriate for school� Student dress, appearance, and grooming should not affect the health and safety of students nor disrupt the learning process within the classroom or on school grounds. Clarification regarding dress, appearance, and grooming should be obtained prior to wearing it to school; this can be obtained from the school’s administration� The following dress code is applicable for students whenever they are in school facilities or on school grounds during the school day, and whenever a student is involved in school supervised activities and/or events�• Clothing should completely cover the torso from

above the cleavage to approximately mid-thigh at all times, and must be appropriately sized for the individual�

• Undergarments must be covered at all times, and students will ensure that they are completely covered with outer clothing and not seen� Clothing items such as backless tops, halter tops, strapless tops, and spaghetti strap tops are not allowed except when worn as layering pieces�

• Pants, shorts, and skirts must be secured around the waist area�

• Any fashion (dress, accessory, adornment, or hair style/color) that distracts from the learning process or presents a safety risk; displays suggestive, offensive, obscene, libelous graphics, and/or statements; denigrates others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability; displays sexually degrading or racially motivated graphics or statements; is determined to be gang related; and/or pertains to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products is not permitted� Articles of clothing that cause damage, noise problems, or present a safety risk are not permitted�

• Gang insignia may not be worn, possessed, used, distributed, carried, or sold by any student on school grounds or at school-related activities at any time� This includes items of clothing that signify gang activity and/or affiliation by the manner in which they are worn�

• Headwear (hats, caps, bandanas, hoods, etc�)

are not to be worn in the school building during the instructional day, except for medical or religious purpose(s)� These items along with coats/jackets should be stored in the student’s locker during the school day� Functional hairpieces are acceptable�

• For sanitary and health reasons, students will wear appropriate footwear at all times� Footwear that is a safety hazard, i�e�, slippers without rubber soles, are not allowed�

• Students will not wear coats that would normally be considered outdoor/cold weather jackets inside the school building during the school day, except when arriving to or leaving school�

Students who do not comply with the dress code will be asked to change clothes, may face disciplinary action, and/or both� Refusal to comply with this policy will be considered insubordination and will result in disciplinary action� Exceptions may be made for school-wide activities such as dress up days as determined by school’s administration� The school’s administration maintains the right and authority to determine the acceptability of current fashion at school�

TransportationBus Conduct RulesStudents being transported in district owned or contracted school buses or vehicles shall conduct themselves in a lawful and orderly manner at all times� Students who do not follow bus riding rules and become disciplinary problems may have their riding privileges suspended�

The Supervisor of Transportation shall have authority over student conduct while students are being transported by the school district� The bus driver has full authority to make seat arrangements�

The following acts or conduct by students are specifically prohibited while students are being transported in district buses or vehicles�• Disobedient or impudent conduct toward the

vehicle driver�• Moving around while the vehicle is in motion�• Sticking heads, hands, or any portion of body out

window�• Throwing objects out of windows�• Unusual loud talking or undue noise�• Tampering with the vehicle or any of its

equipment�• Using tobacco products and/or controlled


substance (alcohol, drugs)�• Scuffling or engaging in fighting on the bus or

vehicle�• Using obscene language�• Littering on the bus�• Disturbing fellow passengers�• Using the emergency exit in non-emergency

situations�• Assaulting another student or adult on the bus�• Any other conduct, which would tend to prohibit

or affect the orderly and efficient transportation of students, is a violation according to state law or local ordinance�

Bus Line RulesStudents are expected to follow the guidelines listed� They are:• Line up in the appropriate line in an orderly

fashion� No cutting in line�• Movement between the lines and back to school

is prohibited�• Stay behind the line until the bus is ready to load�• Any activity, which endangers you, others, or

school property, is prohibited� This includes running, pushing or throwing�

• Students who leave school prior to the departure of their bus, will not be allowed to board their bus�

Other InformationAssembliesGrade level and all-school assemblies will be held periodically during the school year� Students are reminded that attendance at these events is a privilege which may be denied for behavioral and academic non-performance� If a student is removed from an assembly, they will be assigned to a structured study center to complete academic assignments� Students who commit such acts may be denied the right to attend future assemblies�

Before and After School RulesARRIVAL: If students arrive prior to 7:15 AM to school, they are to wait for the 7:15 AM bell in close proximity to the main office by entrance 1 and 19� At 7:15 AM, students are to proceed to their assigned waiting areas� The assigned waiting areas are the following; seventh grade will be on third floor, the eighth grade on second floor and the ninth grade on first floor. At 7:15-7:35 AM breakfast is served in that cafeteria and students may proceed to that area only if they are eating breakfast� At 7:35 AM, a bell will ring allowing

student access to the rest of the school and ten minutes to report to their first hour class. No group movement is permitted from floor to floor, only directly to class�

AFTER SCHOOL: Students are expected to leave school at the end of the day (within ten minutes) unless they are in a supervised activity�

Change of AddressFamilies with a change of address during the school year, please contact the student services office secretary with the information or call her at715-345-5423�

Fees/FinesStudents will be held responsible for their books; if lost or completely destroyed, the student responsible will be required to pay for the replacement price of the book� If damaged, a pro rata assessment will be made�

Students will be held responsible for their phy� ed� lockers and locks; if a student loses his/her lock, he/she will pay the replacement cost�

Technology (School Board Policies 381�3 and 447�5)The use of computers at P� J� Jacobs is a privilege� Misuse of equipment or accessing files without permission may result in removal from computer use and disciplinary action� The use of private computers /technology is regulated by School Board and school policy� At the time of the publication of this planner, the use of private computers at school is not allowed�

Cell Phones: Cell phones may be brought to school and used until 7:35 AM� After the 7:35 bell, all cell phones need to be off and put in lockers� After the school day, cell phones may be used� Any phones that are confiscated during the school day due to misuse, will be held in the main office until the end of the following school day� Parents may be called and other consequences could be given� The contents of confiscated cell phones may be checked to ensure the health and safety of the staff and students of P� J� Jacobs� CELL PHONES ARE OFF AND PUT AWAY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY!

Audio Devices: Students are allowed to use audio listening devices in the hallways until 7:35 AM� The devices (including


cell phones) must be turned off and stored in lockers after the 7:35 AM bell� Use of such items after 7:35 AM will result in confiscation of the item. Individual teachers may give permission for students to use audio devices in an instructional setting�

Electronic Recording by Students:Photographing, videotaping, audio recording, cell phone and electronic device recording of any kind, will not be made in private places� Examples include but are not limited to bathrooms, offices, locker rooms, changing facilities, etc�Photographing, videotaping, audio recording, cell phone and electronic device recording of any kind, will not be made in classrooms, assemblies, lunch rooms, hallways, playgrounds, buses, and any other indoor and/or outdoor school facilities/grounds without the express permission of the district employee in charge�

Photographing, videotaping, audio recording, cell phone and electronic device recording are permitted in the public places at athletic events, school dances, and school designated events�

Photographing, videotaping, audio recording, or production of any kind made about an employee of the District may not be made or distributed without the expressed permission of that employee�

Visitors(School Board Policy 860)Individuals interested in visiting P� J� Jacobs are reminded that visits to our school are regulated by School Board policy and the Principal� If parents or interested members of the community want to visit the school, prior permission is required to balance the privacy rights of the students against the needs of the visitors� Please contact the principal during regular school hours (7:00 am-4:00 pm) to arrange your visit�

Visits by students not enrolled at P� J� Jacobs JH School are not allowed�

Please do not invite students from other district schools or individuals not enrolled not enrolled in the Stevens Point Area Public School District� Contact with students is limited to parents or guardians, individuals listed on the emergency card or other P� J� Jacobs students�

ValuablesKeep all valuables at home� Carry only money for lunch� If students must bring something of value or a

large sum of money to school, take it to the office for safekeeping during the school day�

AthleticsPHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVESThe objective of the athletic program at P� J� is to develop in students a well-rounded, healthy attitude towards sports and themselves while being taught fundamentals�

Participation is based on practice attendance with everyone having an opportunity to compete� Sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and teamwork are stressed and are essential for a healthy program� Winning in the framework of all students participating is important�

All areas of competition are governed by the WIAA� The major requirement of the WIAA is that all participants have a physical examination to be eligible for accident insurance coverage� All participants must have the examination before they allowed to practice� The practice schedule is subject to availability of facilities, with all levels having equal opportunity to use the facilities�

Coaches are responsible for team discipline; however, before a student can be dropped from a team, the coach must first consult with the athletic director, then the parent is to be notified.

Further, given the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program, any swearing at or degrading of student athletes will be considered as unacceptable coaching behavior�

If a student is injured it is the coach’s responsibility to see that the student receives immediate care and that the parents are informed� At times, coaches will be expected to stay with an injured student until the parent arrives�

After-School Student ExpectationsStudents are expected to leave as soon as possible at the end of the day (within ten minutes) unless they are attending a supervised activity� Loitering in the hallway, bathrooms, stairways and school grounds is not permitted�

Students who remain on school grounds before/after school, attend school functions, or are present on school district grounds are subject to school rules�

Students who leave school grounds at the end of


the school day will not be allowed to return unless obtaining prior permission and/or attending a supervised activity�

Students absent because of illness cannot attend or participate in after-school activities� Students that are absent from school for other reasons cannot attend or participate in after-school activities unless prior approval by administration has been obtained�

School PicturesIndividual pictures of all students will be taken shortly after the start of school� They will be used for the yearbook and students may purchase picture packages if desired� Picture packages must be paid for at the time the picture is taken�

Withdrawing from SchoolIf families move during the school year, tell the student services secretary at least two weeks before� A transfer card to be taken to each teacher by the student� Each teacher will record a grade-to-date and will indicate that all school books and other materials have been returned�

Equal Access NoticeIf a program or service is scheduled or available only in a location which is inaccessible due to a disability, reasonable steps will be taken to relocate the program or service to an accessible location to afford a qualified individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the programs and services provided by the District� The person(s) making the request to relocate the program, service or activity must provide advance notification of the inaccessibility and advance request for reasonable steps to be taken must be made�

Primary consideration will be given to the request of a qualified individual with a disability unless another equally effective accommodation is available, or relocation would result in a fundamental alteration of the program, service or activity, or an undue financial or administrative burden�

Notification of inaccessibility and requests for the relocation of programs or services should be directed to:

Don Keck, Manager, Buildings and Grounds3400 Water StreetStevens Point, WI 54481(715) 345-5433dkeck@pointschools�net


Stevens Point Area Public School District

2016 – 2017 School Calendar July 2016

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

August 2016

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 2016

S M T W T F S SS 2 3 4 X 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

21 school days

October 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 X I 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

20 school days

November 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 Q 5 6 7 8 9 ✪ 11 12 13 X✪ 15 16 ✪ 18 19 20 21 22 X X X 26 27 28 29 30

18 school days

December 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X I 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 X X X X X 31

16 school days

January 2017 S M T W T F S 1 X 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Q X 21 22 X I SS 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

19 school days

February 2017

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ✪ X I 25 26 X✪ 28

18 school days

March 2017 S M T W T F S 1 ✪ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 X X X X X 25 26 27 28 29 30 Q

18 school days

April 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 X 15 16 X I 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

18 school days

May 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 C X 30 31

22 school days

June 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 L 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

5 school days

Important Dates July June 13 – July 21 Summer School

August September 1 First Day of School 5 Labor Day, No School

October 24 Institute Day, No School

November 4 End of 1st Quarter (45 days) 10 Parent Teacher Conferences: Junior High Schools 4:00 – 8:00 PM 14 Parent Teacher Conferences, No School K – 6 Schools: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 7 – 12 Schools: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 17 Parent Teacher Conferences: K-6 & SPASH/CFF 4:00 – 8:00 PM 23 – 25 Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 12 Institute Day, No School 26 – 31 Winter Break, No School

January 1 – 2 Winter Break, No School 19 End of 2nd Quarter (43 Days), End of Semester 1 20 Teacher Work Day, No School 23 Institute Day, No School 24 First Day of Semester 2

February 20 – 24 4K Registration Kickoff Week for 2017-2018 School Year 23 Parent Teacher Conferences: K-6 & 7-9 Schools, 4:00 – 8:00 PM 24 Institute Day, No School 27 Parent Teacher Conferences, No School K – 6 Schools: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 7 – 12 Schools: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

March 2 Parent Teacher Conferences: SPASH/CFF 4:00 – 8:00 PM 20 – 24 Spring Break, No School 27 Online Summer School Registration Begins 31 End of 3rd Quarter (42 Days)

April 14 Traditional Good Friday, No School 17 Institute Day, No School

May 12 Online Summer School Registration Ends 28 SPASH Commencement 29 Memorial Day, No School

June 7 Last Day of School, End of 4th Quarter (45 Days) 8 Teacher Work Day

If necessary to make-up instructional time due to inclement weather, the District will consider changing the Institute Day on Monday, April 17 to a student attendance day, adding minutes to the school day schedule; and/or extending the school year in June.

Legend of symbols SS = First Day of School for Semester I = Institute Days Q = Last Day of School for Quarter ✪ = Parent Teacher Conferences X = Other Student Non-Attendance Days C = SPASH Commencement L = Last Day of School for School Year

Daily Schedules Elementary Junior High High School

9:05 AM – 3:35 PM 7:45 AM – 2:55 PM 7:35 AM – 2:58 PM

2016-2017 School Calendar

Documents

Daily Schedule - Schoolwires