Prospect Elementary/Middle School

Handbook

2016-2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction 2Mission Statement/Guiding Principals 3School Staff 4Legal Notices 5Students’ Rights and Responsibilities 6 Student Conduct and Behavior 6 Classroom Conduct 6 Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bully/Menacing 6 Freedom of Expression on School Premises 7 Dress and Grooming 7 Student Records 8 Neighborhood Residents’ Rights 8 Off Campus Solicitation of Funds 9 Closed Campus 9 School Bus Rules 9 Playground 10 School Grounds Conduct 11 Assembly Policy 12 Rest Rooms 12 Before and After School Rules 13 Bicycle Rules 13 Search and Seizure 13 Cafeteria 14 Lunch Room 14 School Office Procedures 15 Grading and Progress Reports 16Attendance. 17 Attendance Practice 18 Tardies 18 Early Dismissal 18 Skipping School 19Athletics 19 Eligibility 19 Extra Curricular Rules 21 Drug and Alcohol Policy 21Parent School Cooperation 23Procedures for Discipline 24 Disciplinary Actions 25 Suspension 25 Expulsion 26

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Discipline Guidelines 27Glossary of Terms 29

INTRODUCTION

The faculty and administration at the school have dedicated themselves to meeting the needs of students as they prepare for their future. Our purpose is to help these students meet their educational, social, emotional and physical needs.

We provide a strong basic education. In addition to our regular classes, we have classes for those who have a difficult time with their school work.

We want you to have pride in yourselves, and to always do the best you can in your studies. We hope you will support school projects, get along with your teachers and fellow students, and better yourselves as people and as citizens.

All school employees share responsibility for discipline and education.

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WELCOME TO PROSPECT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

THE LAND OF THE BOBCATS!

School and Student Expectations

Consideration Achievemnt Trust Safety

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MISSION STATEMENT

**Prospect School District in partnership with parents and the community will prepare students for the future by encouraging the highest possible

achievement and ethical standards in a diverse world.

**We believe that:

*School is a comprehensive safe environment for everyone where students are challenged.

*Students all want to belong and be successful.

*Learning is a lifelong skill which is enhanced through positive partnerships between students, parents, and community.

Guiding Principals

Prospect School District will:

1. Encourage all students to reach their full potential in school and as citizens.

2. Expect all families to actively participate in the educational experience of their students.

3. Believe all students are able to learn and share the responsibility to actively participate in that process.

4. Address the education of the whole child.

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PROSPECT SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Superintendent Kristina BrinkerhoffPrincipal Tim DexterAdministrative Assistant Joletta Godley Receptionist/Registrar

Lacy ThompsonBusiness Manager Tammy JansenBusiness Office Assistant Sheree Strickland

Teachers:Pre-K Kate LehmanKindergarten Marsha Capello1st Grade Tracy VanWormer2nd Grade Ron Lee3rd Grade Kristy Bliss4th Grade Janice Wood5th Grade Kaytee LonningMS Science Linda AlexanderMS Math Chris BuckleyMS Language Arts Jennifer Durham

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PROSPECT SCHOOLS160 MILL CREEK DRIVE

(P.O. BOX 40)PROSPECT, OR 97536PHONE 5415603653

FAX 5415603644http://www.prospect.k12.or.us

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LEGAL NOTICES

The courts have generally held that school authorities have the right to develop policies, rules and procedures, consistent with the law, to create and maintain the educational process. The board accepts responsibility for adopting rules for the general governance of the school and for maintenance of discipline therein. Further, the board has pledged itself to policies which call for a public school climate free from discrimination, morally and spiritually wholesome, safe and healthy. However, every individual must share the rights, the duties, and the responsibilities of government.

Parents must notify the district prior to unilaterally placing their child in a private placement – either at the last IEP meeting prior to the unilateral placement, or in writing at least ten days prior to making the unilateral placement. The notification also informs parents that their notice to the district must inform the district that they do not accept the district’s offer of Free and Public Education, that they will be making unilateral placement, and that they will be seeking public funding for their placement.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION NOTIFICATIONBoard policy calls for parents to be notified of the availability of alternative education programs for their students:

1. When two or more severe disciplinary problems occur within a three year period. 2. When attendance is so erratic that the student is not benefiting from the program. 3. When a student's parent applies to exempt the student from attending school.4. When expulsion is being considered.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR DISABLEDOn an ongoing basis, Prospect School District carries on Child Find activities to find disabled residents under age 21 who are not currently receiving special education services. The district wants to find and evaluate the skills of the schoolaged children within its boundaries who have serious physical, educational, emotional, mental, or learning problems so educational programs may be provided for them. Such services must be provided for the disabled under federal law. Copies of the law may be reviewed at the school.

PURPOSES OF THESE GUIDELINES

● To provide a framework for consistent discipline for each individual student.

● Consistency of discipline must be assured each individual student.

● "Fairness" or "reasonableness" required by the due process provisions of the

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Constitution is the essence of the conscience of schools.

● Learning and chaos are not complementary partners. Learning takes place best under an atmosphere of open communication, selfdiscipline, and clearly understood control. The expectations in this area must be clearly outlined.

● If the staff is to be most effective in teaching all students, the conduct of students must help develop a "team feeling" that will allow all young people to learn. The productivity of the teachinglearning process is positively affected by an orderly student body.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT CONDUCT AND BEHAVIORAll students are expected to be good citizens by cooperating with other students, teachers, teacher assistants, and all other school personnel by respecting their rights and property, and by following school rules. Older students are expected to provide leadership for the younger students and new students by setting a good example and lending a helping hand.

CLASSROOM CONDUCTThe teacher is responsible for classroom management and establishes the rules of conduct in the classroom. Students are expected to accept and respect the authority of the teacher, in the classroom, on the school grounds, and at all school activities. Students are expected to be in class on time, to have necessary materials needed for class work, and be prepared to go to work. While the classroom teacher is responsible for the classroom behavior of students, the school administration is available to assist the teacher. Teachers are expected to handle the routine discipline problems which may arise in the classroom. However, teachers are expected to refer the student to the principal when the following situations exist:

1. The teacher has dealt with the student's violation(s) of discipline and no progress has been made in solving the student's behavior.

2. A student's behavior threatens the learning environment in the classroom.3. The student's behavior is a threat to his/her own personal safety and wellbeing and/or

is a threat to the safety and wellbeing of other students.

HAZING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/BULLYING/MENACING—1. “Third Parties” include, but are not limited to, coaches, school volunteers, parents, school

visitors, service contractors or others engaged in district business, such as employees of

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businesses or organizations participating in cooperative work programs with the district and others not directly subject to district control at interdistrict and intradistrict athletic competitions or other school events.

2. “District” includes district facilities, district premises and non-district property if the students or employee is at any district-sponsored, district-approved or district related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the control of the district or where the employee is engaged in district business.

3. “Hazing” includes, but is not limited to, any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or as a condition or precondition of attaining, i.e., forced consumption of any drink, alcoholic beverage, drug or controlled substance, forced exposure to the elements, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact, sleep deprivation or any other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental or physical health or safety of a student; requires, encourages, authorizes or permits another to be subject to wearing or carrying any obscene or physically burdensome article, assignment of pranks to be performed or other such activities intended to degrade or humiliate.

4. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performances, that takes place on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation or at any official school bus stop, and that has the effect of:a. Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property.

b. Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damaging to the student’s property. c. Creating a hostile educational environment. “Menacing” includes but is not limited to, any act intended to place a school employee, student, or third party in fear of imminent serious physical injury.

(School Board Policy JFCF/GBNA, Revised December October 12, 2012)

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON SCHOOL PREMISESFreedom of expression is a constitutional right. It is guaranteed in schools within a context which recognizes other basic rights of the individual student, including the right to pursue one's education without disruption.

The Board of Education, administration, and staff consider the opportunity for students to exercise freedom of expression within the law to be an important element in the learning process. The Board, administration, and staff welcome expression of diverse viewpoints on political and social issues.

These freedoms, however, also carry with them responsibility. Students shall bear this responsibility in the exercise of their rights of expression. They shall not distribute or display

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materials which are libelous, obscene, or which create an immediate danger of physical disruption of the orderly operation of the school or create a clear and present danger of violation of the law or existing regulations. Any student displaying or wearing any item deemed dangerous, libelous, or obscene by the staff or administration will be asked to remove, cover, or change. Failure to do so will constitute insubordination. Furthermore, students shall not distribute or display material which is of a commercial nature, and students shall obtain the authorization of school authorities prior to selling materials or engaging in activities which solicit student financial contributions.

School authorities may designate the time and place for distribution of literature or related materials so that it will not interfere with the school program.

This policy shall be applied in a manner which is nondiscriminatory and which allows the dissemination of diverse viewpoints and discussion of political and social issues. The policy shall also be applied in a manner that encourages respect for individuals without regard to race, religion, or national origin.

STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMINGA student’s dress and grooming should not be disruptive to the educational climate or process or unclean or a threat to health and safety of the school or any other person. If there is a concern, the teacher and/or principal shall be judges as to the suitability of classroom dress. We consider school a place of “work” and believe dress and behavior should be in accordance. Dress should be appropriate for the time and place. Any student with inappropriate clothing will be given a fashion infraction card by a staff member. Student will need to change to appropriate clothing. Refusal to do so will result in the student being sent home.

The following are examples of what is NOT appropriate to wear:1. Short shorts or skirts (above fingertips when arms are extended to side), bare mid-

riffs, undergarments showing, saggy or holey clothes, clothing that overexposes or is suggestive, tight clothing, excessive cleavage, bare backs, see through garments, etc. at a natural stance, shirts and skirts/pants must meet. Dresses or tops with spaghetti straps. Tight clothing (e.g. leggings with no shirt to cover).

2. No garments with foul language or derogatory language including gang references, drugs, alcohol or sex.

3. Hats and head coverings including hooded sweatshirts will not be worn in buildings unless necessary for safety.

4. Neck chains, long wallet chains, spikes are not permitted. Traditional jewelry is acceptable.

5. No pajamas or slippers are to be worn unless it is a special designated day (homecoming week) or a day approved by administration.

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STUDENT RECORDSThe primary reason for keeping student records is to be able to indicate that a student has attended Prospect Schools for future employers or institutions of higher learning. Schools are also required by state law to keep records.

The law recognizes two types of student recordsstudent behavioral records and student progress records. Behavioral records include psychological tests, personality evaluation, records of conversations, and any written transcript of incidents relating specifically to student behavior. Student progress records include transcripts of grades and courses taken, records of attendance, tests relating specifically to achievement or measurement of ability, and records of health. By law, all student records are confidential, but all records must be available for inspection by any parent or legal guardian requesting to see such records. The law requires that student behavioral records shall be released only in the presence of an individual qualified to explain or interpret the records.

Student progress records are available to all teaching staff, to parents or legal guardians, and upon request, to other agencies having a demonstrated interest in the student. By law, release of student behavioral records for use in any proceedings, civil or criminal, in any court of this state shall be made only by the Superintendent or his designated representative, or with the consent of the student or juvenile so confiding or to whom such records relate, if the student is 18 years of age or over, or if the person is a minor, with the consent of his parent or legal guardian. Release shall be made only in the presence of an individual qualified to explain or interpret the records.

Students' names and addresses are considered directory information and may be released by the school unless parents request that the school not do so. This request needs to be made at the beginning of school or when a student enrolls in school.

NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS' RIGHTSCommunity residents have a right to privacy, private property and freedom from abusive behavior. Students must not loiter, litter, trespass, or create nuisance conditions for residents of the community. While schools cannot be held responsible for the acts of students to and from school, they may take disciplinary action if the circumstances warrant. Schools have a responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to which law violations affecting community members are reported.

OFF CAMPUS SOLICITATIONS OF FUNDSNo school or schoolrelated student groups are permitted to conduct any type of doortodoor promotion or solicitation for the school or school groups unless authorized by the

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Superintendent.

CLOSED CAMPUS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSProspect School District policy requires that the elementary school and middle school operate a closed campus. This means that students are not free to leave the campus at all during regular school hours. The School Board Policy is as follows:

OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS Board Policy JEFA The Board directs the elementary and junior high to operate closed campuses. Students shall remain on the school grounds from their time of arrival until departure by bus or with parent or guardian. Parents must make written requests for emergencies, i.e. medical or dental appointments, for their student to leave campus. Request must be approved by the building administrator. The Board will allow the high school to have an open campus at lunch time only. The Board will evaluate the open campus a minimum of two times a year and does reserve the right to cancel this privilege if it is being abused by the students. End of Policy

Parents are asked not to request that their children be released from school for such things as going to the restaurant for lunch or going to the store. In most cases, students will not be released from school during school time unless the parents come to school for them.

Soda & Energy Drink: No soda or energy drinks are allowed at school.

NO Gum: No gum chewing is allowed in the classrooms.

SCHOOL BUS RULES 1. Pupils being transported are under the authority of the bus driver. 2. The driver shall enforce local school board bus regulations.3. Pupils shall use emergency door only in the case of emergency.4. Pupils shall be on time for the bus both morning and evening. 5. Fighting, wrestling, or boisterous activity is prohibited on the bus. 6. Pupils shall walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic. 7. Pupils shall remain seated while the bus is in motion. 8. Pupils may be assigned seats.9. The bus driver shall instruct pupils on how to cross the road.

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10. Pupils shall not bring animals, firearms, weapons, glass or potentially hazardous materials on the bus.

11. Pupils shall not extend their hands, arms, or heads through the bus windows. 12. Pupils must have written permission to leave the bus other than at home or school. 13. Pupils should converse in normal tonesloud or vulgar language is prohibited. 14. Pupils shall not open or close windows without permission of the driver. 15. Pupils shall keep the bus clean and must refrain from damaging it. 16. Pupils who refuse to obey promptly the directions of the driver or who refuse to obey

regulations may forfeit their right to ride on the bus. 17. Any student suspended or expelled from the bus shall not participate in

extracurricular activities. 18. Radios larger than 6"x4"x2" are prohibited. IPods, Discmans may be used on the bus

with earphones.

Bus rules before and after school1. While waiting for buses, students should wait in orderly lines. 2. Students are not allowed to "cutin" or save places in line. 3. Students will enter buses under the direct supervision of the onduty teacher. 4. Intermediate students will line up behind primary students.

PLAYGROUNDGOAL: Students will play in a safe manner at all games and on all equipment.

RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:Students will: 1. Play in a safe manner.2. Show respect for others and follow instructions given by staff.3. Stay outside in the morning before school and during all recesses unless they have a "pass" or communication slip.4. Stay off hills and away from puddles, mud, and ice during inclement weather.5. Stop what they are doing when the whistle blows and proceed to their classrooms or line up. 6. Leave rocks, sticks, bark, and other dangerous objects alone.7. Play only on playground areas.8. Show pride in their school by keeping the building and grounds free of litter.9. Play on equipment as outlined in this manual.53248. Not have any food on the playground.11. Have only school equipment on the playground.12. Settle differences peacefully.13. Not be allowed in the wooded area behind the playground. They must stay within sight of the person on duty and must be in designated play areas unless they have a note from the office.

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14. Not be allowed to climb trees or swing on branches.15. Play softball only between the hill and the building for the primary grades, and on the two softball diamonds for the intermediate grades. No hardballs are allowed at all.16. Be allowed to go to the bathroom one at a timeone boy and one girl.17. Not be allowed to run or slide on the ice.18. Not be allowed any oneonone contact, like wrestling, fighting, or tackle football.19. No use foul language, abusive language, and insubordination at any time. A referral will be issued.20. Not be allowed to throw anything except balls and Frisbees. This includes no throwing of snowballs, rocks, pine cones, sticks, etc.21. Request a pass to leave the playground for anything, even to the office or to the bathroom, from the person on duty. This may be a note from the classroom teacher or from home. 22. Be allowed to play tag football only.23. Not be allowed to bounce balls against buildings or on rooftops. 24. Students are expected to be in their designated areas assigned by grade level.

RULES OF EQUIPMENTSwings:

1. One person per swing.2. Swing straight.3. Hold on to the chain with both hands.4. Chains are not twisted to raise the height of the swing. 5. The swing area is for swinging only.6. No bailing out.

7. Push a person in a swing from behind only.8. No twisting, standing side to side, or gymnastic swinging. Jumping from the swing is not allowed.

Tire Swing:1. Three or less people at a time on tire swing.2. Stand outside the barrier when waiting for your turn.3. Sit on the tire with legs thru hole only.

Bars:1. No cherry drops.

2. No coats on bars.3. Two hands on bars.4. Not be allowed to sit on the monkey bars.

Slides:1. One person down at a time.

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2. Slide down on "bottom" keeping hands and feet inside slide area. 3. Line up at base of ladder to go up one at a time. 4. Climb to the top of the slide only on the ladder. Do not climb up the slide.

SeeSaw Snake

1. No bumping2. No pushing

SCHOOL GROUNDS CONDUCTStudents are expected to keep school grounds free from litter by using trash cans provided.

Students are expected to use the proper walkways, stay out of the parking lot area, and away from the area behind the primary playground.

Students in grades 68 are expected to be out on the football field, primary students are to be on the primary playground, and students in grades 45 are expected to be on the intermediate playground during periods of nice weather. During periods of bad weather, primary students will be in the multipurpose room or attending supervised activities in the library during the noon hour. During periods of bad weather, students in grades 68 will be supervised in the High School gym during the noon hour. During recess periods when the weather is bad, students in grades K3 are to be in the multi-purpose room. Students in grades 45 are to be in the library or otherwise instructed by the playground supervisors. Students are not to be in the classrooms at any time without a teacher or teacher assistant present. The classroom door must be locked unless the instructor is in the classroom.

Cell Phone & Electronic DevicesAll Cell phones and Electronic devices will not be allowed to be used during class time

unless approved by your teacher. If not approved by your teacher, electronic device use is prohibited during class time. Any use will result in your electronic device being subject to the following.

*First offense will be a warning from the Teacher*Second offense will result in your phone turned into the office.*Third offense will result in your phone turned into the office and a parent meeting.

ASSEMBLY POLICYGoal: Prospect students will positively participate in assemblies by listening, following directions, and by demonstrating respectful and appropriate behavior.

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RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:1. Follow your teacher to your class's assigned place. 2. Wait quietly for the program to begin.3. Listen when a speaker goes to the microphone, says "May I have your attention

please," and raises his or her hand. 4. Give the performers your total attention.5. Never boo, whistle, yell, or put someone down.6. At the end of the program, a speaker will conclude the assembly by thanking the

performers. 7. Students will remain seated until the teacher gives them the signal to stand and follow

the teacher from the assembly area.

CONSEQUENCES FOR INFRACTIONS:1. Nonverbal warning.2. A quiet, proximate verbal warning.3. Change student placement.4. Quietly remove the student from the assembly.5. Possible referral to the Principal.

REST ROOMSGoal: The rest rooms at Prospect Schools will be clean and safe.

RULES AND EXPECTATIONS: 1. Students are to follow appropriate rules of the bathroom.

2. Students will only use the rest room for their building. Grades 4-8th will use multi-purpose room bathrooms. Grades K-3 will use the bathrooms in the office.

CONSEQUENCES for Severe InfractionsSee Discipline Chart.

BEFORE SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL RULESBefore School

1. When the bell rings at 7:55 a.m., students may enter their own building to place personal items in their lockers and baskets.

2. Teachers are to be at their classroom doors at 7:50 A.M.3. Bad weather policyUpon arrival at school, students should go to their classroom.

Teachers are to be in their own classrooms and supervise their students.4. Students are not to be on campus earlier than 7:35 A.M.

After School

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1. Students need to leave campus immediately after school or attend Study Hall or a Teacher directed activity.2. When leaving the grounds after school, all students will WALK to the designated exit

and leave the school grounds or proceed to the bus lines in an orderly fashion. 3. If a student is being picked up after school, he/she will wait on the sidewalk near the

kindergarten room, not across the parking lot. Students are to wait until their ride pulls up to the curb, and are not to cut between waiting cars. Students are not allowed in the parking lot or flagpole area.

4. Students riding bicycles will refer to bicycle rules. 5. Walkers should use sidewalks and cross small parking area (near the bike rack) to get

to the street.

BICYCLE RULESWheeled devices, bicycles, skateboards and scooters

1. Students are to WALK their bicycles at all times on school grounds. 2. Students may not ride bicycles on any playgrounds, turf, sidewalks, bus lanes, parking lots, or between buildings.

Consequences for Bicycle Rules InfractionsSee Discipline Chart.

SEARCH AND SEIZUREA. Condition Description: The Board of Education seeks to create a climate in the schools which

assures the safety and welfare of all students and staff. B. Guidelines

1. Rights: Students may be assured that the rights of the individual shall always be balanced with the needs of the school. In search and seizure the following procedures shall be followed:

a. A search of a student's person should be limited to instances of reasonable suspicion that a student is hiding evidence of an illegal act. b. Illegal items (firearms, weapons, etc.) or other paraphernalia determined by school authorities to be a threat to the safety and security of the possessor or others will be confiscated by school officials. c. Items which may be used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be removed temporarily from the student's possession. d. A general inspection of school properties, including but not limited to, lockers or desks, may be conducted on a regular basis. Items belonging to the school may be repossessed, and any sealed material in the lockers may be opened and inspected. All searches will be conducted by school personnel or in cooperation with local law enforcement. (Including canine drug detection).

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1) Equipment such as lockers belongs to the school district, and students are allowed to use it as a convenience. 2) The Board of Education insists that lockers be properly cared for and not used for storage of illegal items. 3) Locking or otherwise securing student lockers or desks shall give the student exclusive possession of the locker or desk as to other students, but not exclusive possession as to the district, its administration or agents. 4) Lockers are subject to inspection at any time by the district's administration or agents.

e. All items seized, except illegal items, shall be returned to the true owner or possessor. f. The student may be given the opportunity to be present when a search of personal possessions is conducted, if he/she is in school and there is no reason to believe that his/her presence would endanger anyone's health and safety.

2. Responsibility: Students shall not bring on the school grounds firearms or any other item determined by the school authorities to be a threat to the safety or security of anyone. Students shall not hide or seek to eradicated evidence of an illegal act.

CAFETERIABreakfast and lunch is available in the cafeteria to students and staff. There is no cost to students this year:Breakfast Adult $2.30Lunch        Adult  $4.00Milk .25

LUNCH ROOMGoal: The lunch line and lunch area will be a safe and clean environment where people interact with courtesy and respect. RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Students will obey appropriate lunch room rules.

LUNCH AREA PROCEDURES:1. Children will stay in their seats and raise their hands to get help. 2. Eat quietly and use good manners.3. Always walk in the lunch area.4. Use quiet voices when talking.5. Treat everyone with respect.

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Dismissal:1. Students will clean up their own area and dispose of trays.2. Students will be dismissed by supervisor.3. Students will take their lunch boxes to your classroom door and proceed on to the

playground.4. Students are to remain on the playground unless they have been given a pass.

Consequences for InfractionsSee Discipline Chart.

SCHOOL OFFICE PROCEDURESTelephone calls: The office telephone is a business telephone and has limited student use. Students may use the office telephone for emergencies or illnesses, and with the approval of the teacher, secretary or administrator. If the student needs to call home to leave school, then the secretary or teacher or administrator must talk to the parent. All other phone calls will be conducted from the classroom, with teacher approval. Any after school social activities need to be pre-arranged before coming to school and verified with a written note or phone call from the parent to the school secretary.

Illness: If a student becomes ill at school, he/she needs to be excused from the classroom and report to the office. The office will then call the parent to pick the child up. If the parent or alternate is not available, the student will be asked to lie down in the health room until the parent arrives or the student feels well enough to go back to class. If a student is injured, the office will notify the family or alternate when possible.

Head lice: Students who are infected will be excluded from school; parents will be notified of the exclusion and will be provided with suggestions for getting rid of the lice and for preventing future infestations. Students will be readmitted when there are no visible nits. Insurance: Prospect School District does not offer insurance to students free of charge. The district does offer an insurance policy to students at the student's expense. Call the office for details.

Lost and found: The school office has a place for lost and found articles and clothing. If a student loses something, they should check with the office. At the end of the school year, all articles that are not claimed will be taken to Goodwill.

Student fees: Prospect School District does not charge students any fee at the elementary school. However, if a student loses or destroys a book or other school property, they will be asked to replace it at our cost.

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Visitors: All visitors to the elementary and middle schools must check in with the office before going on to the classroom. No student visitors will be allowed to attend school.

High school pop machines: The pop machine that is located inside the High School is off limits to all elementary and middle school students.

LIBRARYProspect Elementary School's library is open every day of the school week. When your child enrolls in Prospect Schools, they automatically are given a library ID number, which enables them to check out library books.

Students are asked to be courteous and polite while in the library. They are also asked to be quiet and use the checkout system for books that the librarian has set up. Lost or damaged books must be paid for or grades will be withheld each quarter.

GRADING AND PROGRESS REPORTSGrades, report cards: The Prospect Elementary and Middle Schools issue report cards once a quarter. They normally are sent home the Wednesday following the end of the grading period. The report cards are mailed.

The grading system set up at the elementary school is basically: 90100% =A; 8089% = B; 7079% = C; 6569% = D. Grades 48 will receive letter grades, and grades K3 will receive excellent, satisfactory or needs improvement grades.

During the first and last grading periods, there will be Student/Parent/Teacher conferences. At this time, we set up appointments with all parents to meet with them and their child. Parents will receive a letter indicating date and time for the meeting. Parents may request additional conferences if needed.

Citizenship grades will be included on report cards. These grades reflect the attitude of the student during the grading period.

Progress reports: Will be mailed at mid-point of each quarter, reflecting all student grades.

The elementary school encourages parents to call the school and make appointments to see teachers whenever they need to discuss anything. Home to school communications is a vital link to a good school year.

Honor roll and honorable mention: Students are placed on the Honor Roll if their grade point average is a 3.50 to 4.00. If their grades are a 3.00 to 3.49, they are Honorable Mention students.

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This average includes all graded subjects.

Exceptional learners: Prospect Schools offer a variety of individual learning opportunities. Any student, who qualifies either by standardized test scores, or a combination of teacher, parents or self referral, could be eligible for an IEP to meet that student's need.

Activities: Activities throughout the school year include a Halloween Party, a Christmas Party, and a Valentine's Day Party. Other activities occur as the students ask and as are approved through student council and the administration. These may include dances, play days, carnivals, bottle drives, and any other fund raising project the classes may elect to do.

Other school activities that vary from year to year are the brain bowl, spelling contest, storytelling contest, field trips, and various enrichment courses. School dances (grades 6-8) will be limited to two hours in length. Students are required to remain in the multipurpose room, or dance location, during entire time of dance.

ATTENDANCE

Oregon law requires that all children between the ages of 6 and 18 years regularly attend a public fulltime school if they have not completed the 12th grade.

The law further requires persons having control of any such child to send him to school. The following exceptions to the compulsory attendance laws were enacted by the legislature.

1. Children between the ages of 16 and 18 years who are lawfully employed fulltime, who are lawfully employed parttime and in school parttime, who are attending a community college, or are engaged in activities equivalent to the preceding.

2. Children between the ages of 16 and 18 years who have the mutual consent of the school administration and the parent or other individual having custody or legal guardianship over a child.

The Board of Education also has authority to excuse a child from compulsory attendance if the child has completed the first eight grades and further attendance would be educationally unprofitable for the child or cause hardship in the family of such child.

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Students may enroll in Kindergarten if they are five years of age on or before September 1.Students may enroll in the first grade if they are six years of age on or before September 1. Proof of birth is required and a Certificate of Immunizations filled out and signed. Students entering school for the first time are requested to have a physical examination by their doctor.

Regular attendance is essential if students are to receive full benefit from the education opportunities offered in the Prospect Public Schools. The following information will be helpful to all parents concerning attendance.

ATTENDANCE PRACTICEProspect Schools want to stress the importance of being on time and in school. Sometimes a student must miss school, but it is important that excused absence be kept to a minimum and unexcused absence be avoided entirely. An absence occurs when a student misses a class or a whole day of school. While the law allows the school to determine which absences may be excused and which are not, the school has established the following guidelines: Excused absences may include:

● personal illness of the student

● medical appointments with verification from the doctor

● serious illness or death in the family

● family emergency as determined by the administration

● schoolrelated activities

● prearranged absences of two or more days, as approved by the administration in consultation with the faculty.

All absence is unexcused unless it is one of the above types. Absences not prearranged must be cleared by the parents/guardians within 36 hours of the student's return to school.

After any absence that is not prearranged, the student must have an admit slip to return to missed classes. Not having the slip at the start of class will result in the student being tardy. Any absence that is not prearranged will result in a call to the student's parents/guardians. Perfect attendance is being in school daily from 8:00 to 3:05, with no tardies.

The decision as to whether a particular absence is excused/unexcused may be appealed, within one week of its occurrence, through the administration, to be decided by a committee of two faculty and an administrator or his designee. After the third unexcused absence, the decision to remove a student from a class must be reviewed by a committee with the same sort of

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membership.

TARDIESWhen students are tardy, classroom disruptions occur and poor work habits develop. Each student should be in class and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. If they arrive in class after the tardy bell rings, they will be marked tardy unless they have written permission from a member of the faculty, staff, or administration, which includes date and time released. Any student ten minutes or more late to a class without written permission will have an unexcused absence. When a Middle School student receives their second tardy in a class the students parent or guardian will be notified that the next tardy will result in detention. The fourth tardy will result in a second detention. The fifth tardy will result in a third detention. The sixth tardy will result with in school suspension.

EARLY DISMISSAL/CHECK OUT/CHECK INSometimes students must leave school early for medical or dental appointments or for special project work or activities. However, no student is permitted to leave school at any time without authorization. Any student needing to leave school must check out of school either by calling home and having a school official talk to a parent or guardian to verify their reason for leaving, or by bringing a note indicating that they are to leave school at a certain time. An administrator, teacher, or secretary must talk to the parent at the time of the call (office assistants will not take the place of the school official). If a parent cannot be reached, and the alternate adult cannot be reached, the student must stay in school. The student must register his or her arrival or return by signing in and receiving an admit slip from the office.

SKIPPING SCHOOLSkipping school will be considered truancy. Leaving school at any time during school hours is considered a skip unless the student has signed out. Leaving school for the rest of the day at noon does require signout. If you are gone 5th hour and back in school 6th hour, without parental approval, the school will consider you truant. The above statement applies to any hour of the day you are absent and back again the next hour without proper approval.

ATHLETICS

Athletics offered at Prospect Middle School are football, volleyball, and basketball to students in grades 58. Football and volleyball are offered in the fall, and basketball is offered in the winter. Students taking part in athletics must have a physical exam on file with the school office. Physicals must be taken by all students in the 5th thru 12th grades. The students must pay for their own physical examination. The district does try to arrange for a time and a date for a group

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physical, and if that is possible, transportation is provided or a doctor will sometimes come to Prospect.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO

1. All Prospect School District students must be drug, alcohol, and tobacco free during all extracurricular activities.

A. Alcoholic Beverages Possession, use or evidence of use, or sale or supply of any alcoholic Beverage on or about school premises or at any school-sponsored Activity, or use before attending any school-sponsored activity is prohibited.

B. DrugsThe unlawful possession, use, or evidence of use, or sale or supply of Marijuana or any substance classified as a narcotic, dangerous drug, or other controlled substance on or about school premises or at any school sponsored activity, or use before attending any school-sponsored activity is prohibited.

(School Board Policy JFCH, Revised January 8, 2007)

First offense during the academic year.

Upon confirmation by the administration that the student activity has violated the rules regarding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, a referral will be made to legal authorities and an expulsion will result for the first offense. The administration has the option to recommend that the expulsion be reduced to a five-day suspension if the student and his/her parent agree to:

1. Complete a professional drug/ alcohol assessment;2. Sign a release allowing the assessor and the school administration to exchange

information regarding student behavior;3. Work in cooperation with the school to follow through with the recommendations of the

assessment;4. Enroll the student in an educational class on substance use and abuse;5. Complete the assessment and subsequent follow up or the student will be subject to

expulsion;6. Upon receiving a statement from the health care professional that the return to the activity

presents no safety hazard to the student or other participants, the student may return to full participation in the activity.

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7. If the student is not covered by insurance the district will pay up to $1,000 for the drug/alcohol assessment and treatment. Transportation to and from the assessment and treatment would be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Second offense in an academic school year.

Upon confirmation by the administration that a student has violated the rules regarding drugs, alcohol, or tobacco for a second time during the academic school year, the student will be recommended for immediate expulsion.

A student or parent who believes that after the hearing the decision is wrong, may appeal the decision through appropriate administrative channels as outlined in District Policy for expulsion. The first level of appeal of a decision will be the appropriate hearings officer of the District.

Voluntary Request for Assistance

If a student voluntarily requests assistance from school officials with regard to an alcohol or drug use problem and has not previously committed an alcohol/non-prescribed drug use offense, there shall be no discipline of the student provided that the student meets with the school principal and follow his/her recommendations such as:

In-school intervention:

School assessmentContractual agreements

Out of school interventions:

Private assessmentPrivate counseling

Agency Based Information and Support:

Kolpia 779-5866OnTrack, Inc. 772-1777

Students voluntarily requesting assistance from school officials in regard to an alcohol or drug use problem will not receive any disciplinary action. Any request for assistance will not be part of the students’ permanent school record as long as the student complies with the treatment program.

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If there is an instance where the student has failed to voluntarily request assistance as described above and is determined to have used either alcohol or non-prescriptive drugs in violation of school policy, the student will face the consequences as outlined in the student handbook and section 3 of policy JFCH.

PARENTSCHOOL COOPERATION

Discipline, as administered in the Prospect Public Schools in conjunction with the home, is based on a counseling philosophy designed to produce behavioral changes that will enable students to develop the selfdiscipline that is necessary to function successfully in their educational and social environment. The major objectives of discipline in the schools are to teach the following fundamental concepts for living:

1. Respect for the rights, dignity, and safety of all individuals within the school and community.

2. Respect for law and observance of school district policies, procedures, and local school regulations.

3. Respect for public and private property rights.4. Responsibility for actions. All discipline policies in the Prospect Schools are

designed to help students see responsibilities that will help them in adult life. Parents are urged to confer with the school about their child's progress toward responsible, productive maturity.

The procedures employed to attain these objectives involve counseling by teachers, counselors, administrators, and the parents or persons having custody of the students. Other special school services and community agencies frequently are enlisted to assist the school and the parent.

PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINE

INTRODUCTIONThe procedures employed to attain objectives of good conduct and citizenship involve counseling by teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents or persons having custody of the student. As used in these procedures, the word "parent" includes, when applicable, the person having custody of the student. Appropriate special school services and community agencies frequently are enlisted to assist the school and the parent. Because the behavioral problems of students vary in the degree of seriousness, the corrective actions to be taken must be determined by the professional judgment of the school staff. Often a telephone call or written notice to a parent enables the parent to help the student correct the behavior. On other occasions, in the best interest of the student and the school, the student may be suspended either in school or out of school and a parental conference will result. The necessary result may be expulsion.

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(a) GENERAL DISCIPLINE PROCEDURETeachers will:

1. Establish with the student his/her expectations for the classroom and post rules in the classroom.

2. Inform the student of the consequences for keeping or not keeping these expectations. 3. Under most circumstances, contact the student's parents or legal guardian if the

student has difficulty with class expectations before the student is referred to the principal.

4. Students who disrupt the learning process will be subject to consequences set forth in the discipline guidelines chart.

If behavioral concerns persist, the teacher will refer the student to the principal.

An administrator may suspend or recommend expulsion to the hearings officer or school board. He/she will also communicate the decision to the superintendent.

Any student receiving an outofschool suspension may be placed on a behavioral contract outlining consequences for any misbehavior that might occur. Contracts shall be developed by two teachers, the administration, parent/legal guardian, and student. Contracts are binding in all classes and shall last for the remainder of the semester or three months, whichever is longer. Any work assigned to a suspended student during the suspension is due the day the student returns to school.

Any student suspended from school may face loss of any or all extracurricular activities or student body offices for a specified time.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

● Verbal warningSchool official will talk to student and try to reach an agreement regarding how the student should behave. Verbal warnings are to be recorded and given to the administration for recording.

● Parental involvementParent/legal guardian is notified by telephone, personal contact, or letter. Parental involvement may occur in all disciplinary actions beyond verbal warnings. Individual classroom teacher's discipline plan will often include parental contact before a student is referred to an administrator.

● DetentionPlacement in the detention room will be during two lunch periods.

● Work detailA student may be assigned four days of work detail from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in lieu of one day of suspension.

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● SuspensionSee suspension procedures.

● ExpulsionSee expulsion procedures.

● Behavior contractStudents may be placed on a behavioral contract because of the number and degree of prior behavioral problems.

DETENTION ROOMDetention room rules include:

1. No talking.2. Follow detention room procedures. 3. No visiting.4. If you are late or absent, you will not be accepted that day and your detention will be

doubled.

SUSPENSIONSuspension means the denial of a student's right to attend school or to ride the bus for a specified period of time because of unacceptable behavior of a student while attending school or riding the school bus. A student cannot be suspended from riding a bus or attending school for more than seven calendar days. A student may be suspended more than one time for continued violations of school regulations.

SUSPENSION PROCEDURESA student's right to attend school or ride a school bus may be suspended for a period of time for violation of school or bus regulations. This may happen in the case of one serious violation of school rules or could happen if a student has a series of minor violations but has not responded to attempts by the school to help the student correct his/her behavior problems.

Only a principal or the superintendent may suspend a student. Whenever a suspension occurs, the parent will be contacted by the building administrator informing them of the suspension, the reasons for the suspension, and the date on which the student may resume attending school or riding the bus.

A letter will be sent home to the parents informing them of their child's misbehavior and the violation of the school rule meriting the suspension.

EXPULSIONExpulsion denies the student the privilege of attending school or being on school grounds for nonpublic events for the remainder of the current semester. In certain cases an expulsion can

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carry into the following semester. Expelled students may attend events which are open to the public on school grounds, but must not create further problems. They will be asked to leave if problems occur. Expulsions are made by School Board action in executive session. The principal may recommend the expulsion of a student.

EXPULSION PROCEDURES1. The student will be suspended pending investigation for possible expulsion. The

maximum time for suspension is seven calendar days. 2. All procedures for suspension will be followed, and in addition, the letter to parents

will also state that expulsion is being considered. The parents will also be notified of appropriate educational alternative programs.

3. If the recommendation of the principal is expulsion, a written statement of charges, the alleged act or acts supporting the charges, proposed disciplinary action, and date, time and place of the hearing, and the statement of his/her right to representation shall be mailed to the student and his/her parents or guardians by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least five days prior to the date of the hearing.

4. The Superintendent shall act as the hearings officer in situations where students are being considered for expulsion from Prospect Elementary School. A recommendation will be made by the hearings officer to the Prospect Board of Education in executive session regarding any possible action based upon his findings at the expulsion hearing. In cases of foreign language differences or other communication handicaps, the district shall provide a translator.

5. The student or his representative shall be permitted to inspect, in advance of such hearing, any affidavits or exhibits which the school intends to submit at the hearing.

6. The student shall be permitted to have counsel present at the hearing to advise him or her. The counsel may be an attorney, parent or guardian.

7. The student shall be afforded the right to present his version as to charges and to make such showing by way of affidavits, exhibits, and witnesses. The school shall have the right to question any witness presented by the student and shall assist the student in obtaining requested witnesses.

8. The student shall be permitted to hear the evidence presented against him/her and he/she or his/her counsel may question at the hearing any witness who gives evidence against him/her. However, this does not mean that the same formalities as a criminal hearing need be observed.

9. The student and parent or guardian shall have the right of appeal to the School Board. 10. The School Board shall determine the facts of each case solely on the evidence

presented at the hearing. The hearings officer shall submit to the district School Board the findings as to the facts, whether or not the pupil charged is guilty of the conduct alleged and the decision of disciplinary action, if any, including the duration of the expulsion, and copies hereof shall be made available in identical forms and at the same time to the School board and the student and his/her guardian.

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11. The school shall make a complete tape recording of the hearing. Any student whose absences, either excused or unexcused, hinder the academic process, or who had two or more severe behavioral problems in a calendar year, or who is facing expulsion, or who is expelled, is entitled to alternative forms of education. Those forms at the Prospect Schools include private tutoring in basic educational requirements not to exceed two hours per day, correspondence courses for high school credit, enrollment at neighboring school districts or alternative school institutions. The district is responsible for the payment of tuition but is not responsible for transportation.

PROSPECT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

The following chart is an outline for consequences to misbehavior. It is not all inclusive, and the administrative team will use its discretion in situations that are not clear cut. We will strive to support our teachers while recognizing every student and situation as individual.

Minors

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Skateboards/bike/scootersTeasing/tauntingDisrespectTardyInappropriate LanguageUnexcused absences (1-2)Classroom disruptionDress codeThrowing objectsInappropriate display of affectionPhysical contactProperty misuseLying/cheatingCombustiblesOther

Three or more minors will become a major.

Minors will be handled by staff members by re-teaching, conferencing with the student, giving a timeout, contacting parent, and/or giving a detention.

MajorsCar Misuse Parent and/or authorities

contactedParents and/or authorities contacted; loss of parking privilege

Parents and/or authorities contacted; permanent loss of parking privilege

Harassment Cease & Desist Form 1 day out of school suspension

3 days out of school suspension

Expulsion

Bus Problem 1-5 days loss of bus privilegeParent Meeting

5-10 Day loss of bus privilegeParent Meeting

Loss of bus privilege for remainder of the school year

Truancy In school suspension(ISS); Parent Contact

2 day out of school suspension; student put on contract; contact truancy officer

Out of school suspension(OSS) : mandatory parent meeting: contact truancy officer

Expulsion

Insubordination One day OSS 3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

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Inappropriate Language One day OSS 3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

Fighting 3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

Vandalism/ Property Damage

One day OSS 3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

Theft One day OSS 3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

Tobacco (under 18; law enforcement contacted)

1 day OSS 3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

Drugs Automatic Expulsion; (Option- Ontrack)

Expulsion

Alcohol Automatic Expulsion Expulsion

Continued Disruption (Disrespect & Defiance)

One day out school suspension

3 day OSS 5 day OSS Expulsion

Tardies Detention (3rd Tardy within the same class period)

Detention (4th Tardy within the same class period)

Detention (5th Tardy within the same class period)

1 Day in school suspension

Arson Automatic Expulsion

Weapon Automatic Expulsion

Bomb Threat Automatic Expulsion

Depending on the severity of the incident, other local agencies, such as child protective services, law enforcement, etc. may be contacted.

GLOSSARY OF TERMSABUSIVE LANGUAGE—Profanity and other strong or degrading language directed toward another student or staff member.

ARSON--The malicious burning of property.

ASSAULT--Physical attack on any person.

BOMB THREAT--To call into school a threatened bombing of the school.

BUS MISCONDUCTNot following bus rules and regulations.

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BULLYING --To intimidate with language or threats

DISORDERLY CONDUCTLanguage, behavior, or dress which is disruptive to the orderly educational procedure of school.

DISPLAYS OF AFFECTIONDisplays of affection other than hand holding or a brief hug is inappropriate.

DRESS CODE -- A standard of dress and grooming that is appropriate for a professional environment or place of work and in accordance with school guidelines.

EXPLOSIVE DEVICESUse or threat of use, possession, or sale of explosive devices (fire crackers, bottle rockets, cherry bombs, other incendiary devices).

EXTORTIONDemanding money or something of value from another person in return for protection from violence or threat of violence.

FIGHTINGHaving physical contact with another person with the intent to inflict harm.

INSUBORDINATIONRefusal to follow reasonable requests of school staff.

SUBSTANCE ABUSEThe use, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Sale of alcohol/drugs on school grounds will be grounds for expulsion on the first offense. In all cases, the appropriate authorities will be contacted.

THEFT—Unlawful taking of property

TOBACCO. Is defined to include any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, and any other smoking product, spit tobacco, also known as smokeless, dip, chew, snuff, in any form, nicotine or nicotine delivering devices, chemicals or devices that produce the physical effect of nicotine substances or any other tobacco substitute (e.g., e-cigarettes). This does not include FDA approved nicotine replacement therapy products used for the purpose of cessation. Revised 10/14/2013 Policy KGC/GBK/JFCG.

TRAUNCY—Absence without permission

VANDALISM—Intentional destruction or defacing of objects or material.

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VEHICLE MISUSEInappropriate use of an automobile on school property: includes illegal parking, speeding, and unsafe driving. WEAPONSGuns, knives, explosive devices, weighted objects, brass knuckles, numchucks, striking objects, or other devices which may be used to cause or threaten to cause harm to another person.

COERCION—Statements or actions which intimidate another person(s): includes “initiation” and “hazing”.

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PBiS

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an implementation framework that is designed to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students by (a) emphasizing the use of data for informing decisions about the selection, implementation, and progress monitoring of evidence-based behavioral practices; and (b) organizing resources and systems to improve durable implementation fidelity. Prospect Charter School practices the PBiS model school wide (Prekindergaten-twelfth grade).For more information please visit:  http://www.pbis.org

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Prospect CATSConsiderationContinuous and careful thought

AchievementSuccessful completion

TrustConfidence in a person

SafetyFreedom from threat of harm

Classroom/Library/Shops Use positive commentsOne person speaks at a timeListen when others speakUse quiet voicesShow respect for self and others

Come prepared and on timeDo assignmentsDo your bestTake pride in your workBegin work immediately

Follow reasonable requestsDo what is rightWork as a teamManage self

Follow directionsKeep hands and feet to yourselfRefrain from throwing objectsUse tools, equipment, supplies, and materials appropriately

Walkway/Grounds Respect self, others, and surroundingsUse appropriate languageTalk quietly

Get to class on timeStay on task

Go straight there and back

Stay to the rightKeep hands and feet to yourselfFollow directionsOpen doors slowly

Multipurpose Room/Cafeteria

Respect self, others, and surroundingsUse appropriate language

Use good table mannersUse appropriate voiceFollow rules, procedures, and requests

Ask for help if neededClean up after yourself

WalkKeep hands and feet to yourselfClean up after yourself

Office Wait your turnUse quiet voicesBe respectful

Complete task(s) and return to classHave a purpose

Respect privacy and property

Use tools and materials appropriatelyWalkOpen doors slowly

Bathrooms/Locker Rooms Keep it cleanFlush

Complete tasks and return to class

Respect privacy and property

Report concerns to teachersWash hands

Bus Keep hands and feet to selfKeep belongings to self

Follow rules, procedures, and requests

Listen and show respect to the bus driver

Stay in seatUse proper containersStore objects safely

Gym Show good sportsmanshipUse positive comments

ParticipateDo your bestTake pride in your achievement

Respect self, others, and surroundingsWork as a team

Keep hands and feet to yourselfUse equipment appropriately

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