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Reydon, Oklahoma 73660

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PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK

2019 - 2020

REYDON PUBLIC SCHOOL

Administration

Mr. Phil Drouhard...................Superintendent

Mr. Ryan Baker…....................Principal

BOARD OF EDUCATION

David Wright……………………..President

Jeremy York...................................Vice President

Kade Schmidt……………………Clerk

Ashley Thomas………..................Member

Jamey Herren…………………… Member

This handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you and your parents become better acquainted

with school policies and regulations. As a student of this school, you are expected to follow the rules

that are established for the welfare of the entire student body.

Reydon School offers you many opportunities and challenges; take advantage of them. You may

never get another chance. It is our wish that your school year be both profitable and pleasant. We

also hope that you make an honest effort to live up to the high standards of the Reydon Public

School.

Reydon Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex

or handicap in providing educational services.

Mr. Ryan Baker, Principal, Reydon, Oklahoma, telephone (school) 655-4375, is the designated

coordinate for Title IX and Section 504 of the Compliance Act.

Mr. Phil Drouhard, Superintendent, Reydon, Oklahoma, is the designated homeless liaison for

Reydon Public School.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information.............................................................................................................................5

Entering School...................................................................................................................................5

Student Attendance.............................................................................................................................5

Tardies................................................................................................................................................6

Students Records................................................................................................................................6

Classification of Students......................................................................................................................7

Dropping Classes and Changing Schedules........................................................................................7

Report Cards.......................................................................................................................................7

Student Grades of “I”..........................................................................................................................7

Progress Reports..................................................................................................................................7

Lockers................................................................................................................................................8

Care of School Property.....................................................................................................................8

Requirements for High School Graduation........................................................................................8

Local and State Graduation Requirements.........................................................................................8

College Admissions...........................................................................................................................8

Semester Test Exemptions.................................................................................................................8

Bulletin Boards...................................................................................................................................9

Posters.................................................................................................................................................9

Emergency Medical Treatment..........................................................................................................9

Medicine at School............................................................................................................................9

Emergency School Closing................................................................................................................9

Fire Drills............................................................................................................................................10

Tornado Warning...............................................................................................................................10

Intruder/Lockdown…………………………………………………………………………………10

Eligibility Requirements...................................................................................................................11

Semester Grades..............................................................................................................................11

Students Eligibility During a Semester...........................................................................................12

Definition of Extra-Curricular School Activity...............................................................................12

Policy...............................................................................................................................................12

Non-Chargeable Days......................................................................................................................12

Competing Organization / Individual Competition.........................................................................13

Calendar...........................................................................................................................................13

Clubs................................................................................................................................................13

Communicable Diseases..................................................................................................................13

Telephones.......................................................................................................................................13

Textbooks........................................................................................................................................14

Visitors............................................................................................................................................14

Class Fund Raising.........................................................................................................................14

School Carnival...............................................................................................................................14

Bullying………………………………………………………………………………………………14

Class Organization and Meetings...................................................................................................15

Senior Trips.....................................................................................................................................15

Student Council..............................................................................................................................16

Class Withdrawal and School Transfer..........................................................................................16

General and Miscellaneous.............................................................................................................16

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Honor Student..................................................................................................................................17

Student Driving and Parking...........................................................................................................17

Student Dress and Cleanliness........................................................................................................18

Search of Students...........................................................................................................................18

Gymnasium Rules...........................................................................................................................18

Cafeteria..........................................................................................................................................18

Library.............................................................................................................................................19

Asbestos..........................................................................................................................................19

Assemblies......................................................................................................................................19

Banquet and Prom.............................................................................................................................19

Awards...............................................................................................................................................19

Procedures for Discipline on Buses.................................................................................................20

Student Discipline Plan....................................................................................................................20

Disruptive or Interfering Behavior...................................................................................................20

Alternative Punishment....................................................................................................................21

Cell Phones and Pagers Prohibited...................................................................................................21

Search and Seizure..........................................................................................................................22

Sexual Harassment of Students........................................................................................................22

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan...............................................................................23

Notification of rights Under FERPA................................................................................................26

Reydon Student Drug Testing Policy...................................................................................................29

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Rules and regulations are necessary for the smooth operation of any institution. It is the policy of our

school to have as few regulations as possible. Most rules are not made until it seems advisable for the

good of the pupils themselves. The good citizen with a sincere desire to cooperate in all matters for

the best interest of the school, will seldom be aware of the existence of such rules, because his/her

high standards do not conflict with them. Most of the regulations listed are automatically and

habitually observed by the students of Reydon School but they are given in written form so that all

students may be well informed and so that parents and other interested persons may know how our

school is organized and operated.

ENTERING SCHOOL

The new student will go first to the Principal’s Office where he/she will present his/her transcript of

units and fill out enrollment cards. Next, the student will receive a copy of his/her schedule and

textbooks. The student will then be assigned a locker. An office assistant will introduce them to their

new surroundings.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

In accordance with the policy of the Reydon Board of Education the following regulation shall

govern student attendance in the Reydon Public Schools.

1. Students will be marked absent if not actually present for classes. If a student is

absent 10 days or more during a semester, the student will receive zero credit for the

semester.

2. A student who has been absent will not be admitted to class without an admission

slip from the Principal’s Office. Admission slips will be provided only upon a

satisfactory explanation of the absence. Parents should call or send a note explaining

the absence.

3. A note may explain but may not necessarily excuse on absence. An EXCUSED

ABSENCE is an absence resulting from an emergency, a death or serious family

illness or other reasons which in the discretion of the principal constitutes an excuse.

4. Students will be responsible for any work missed because of an excused or un-

excused absence. For an absent day, you have one (1) day to make it up.

5. The grade average for a nine-week period will be determined by the grades recorded

in the teacher’s grade book.

6. Truancy is defined as deliberate absence from school on the part of the pupil with or

without the knowledge of the parent and for which no justifiable excuse is given.

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8. If extenuating circumstances occur, such as being under the care of a licensed

physician, a student or parent may request a homebound teacher. If the student is

under the care of a licensed physician, the physician must verify by writing, the need

for such care.

9. When any student is habitually absent or tardy, the teacher will report such to the

principal, who will then arrange a principal - parent conference, as deemed advisable

by the principal.

10. If a child is absent without valid excuse for four (4) or more days or parts of days

within a four-week period or is absent without valid excuse for ten (10) or more

days within a semester, the attendance officer shall notify the parent, guardian or

custodian of the child and immediately report such absences to the district attorney

in the county wherein the school is located for juvenile proceedings pursuant to Title

10 of the Oklahoma Statutes. (70-10-106)

The record keeper will notify all the teachers when any student accumulates eight (8) absences for

extra-curricular activities.

Students, who exceed the 10-day allowance without committee approval, will be regarded as un-

excused and make up work will not be allowed.

Sponsors will be required to prohibit participation by students who have exceeded the 10-day

allowance without committee approval.

TARDIES

If a student arrives late for class, he/she must report to the Principal’s Office for a tardy slip. A

student who has been detained in the office or by a teacher should obtain a slip from the person who

detained him before going to his/her next class. Three tardies per semester will result in disciplinary

action.

STUDENT RECORDS

State and Federal Law governs access to student records by parents, students or other persons.

A. Student records are confidential and with certain exceptions, as provided by law,

information therein will be revealed only with the consent of or upon notice to, the

student’s parents.

B. The official records of a student may, upon filing a written request, be inspected by

the student’s parents, who may also challenge the content of the record.

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C. These rights of parents become the rights of the students when the students attain the

age of eighteen years.

D. No student transcript will be sent until a written release form, signed by the parent,

guardian or the student who is 18 years or older, has been received by the

administration.

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

Completion of at least five (5) units is required for sophomore classification; twelve (12) units for

junior; and seventeen (17) for a senior.

DROPPING CLASSES AND CHANGING SCHEDULES

During the first three days of school, the student may make a request for change of schedule to the

principal. After the first week, schedule changes will not be considered.

To drop a class, a student must have a drop/add form and then obtain approval from the Principal’s

Office.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be handed to the students on the first Wednesday following the end of each nine-

week term. The report cards for Grades 7-12 are for the parent’s records and the school officials do

not request that you return them. The grading system is based on the following:

LETTER NUMERICAL GRADE POINT

A 90-100 4.00

B 80-89 3.00

C 75-79 2.00

D 70-74 1.00

F 69-BELOW 0.00

The semester grades are the only grades placed on the student’s permanent record.

STUDENT GRADES OF “I”

Any student, who receives an “I” (Incomplete) as a grade, has ten (10) school days to make up the

required work. If within ten (10) school days the required work has not been completed to the

Teacher/principal satisfaction, then the “I” becomes an “F”.

PROGRESS REPORT

Progress reports are mailed out to parents when the quality of students’ work drops from a “C” to a

“D” or when the work is considerably below the level of expectation.

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LOCKERS

Lockers remain under the jurisdiction of the school, notwithstanding the fact that they are assigned to

individual students at the time of registration. The school reserves the right to inspect all lockers. A

student may not change lockers without permission from the principal. Students are to keep their

lockers clean and neat at all times. Searches of lockers may be conducted at any time there is

reasonable cause to do so, whether or not students are present.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students who disfigure property, break windows or do other damage to school property or

equipment, will be required to pay for the damage done or replace the items.

REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

The local Board of Education in any school district has the authority to set local requirements for

graduation over and above those required by the state.

Core Curriculum for HS Graduation

(Non-college track)

Four (4) Units......................English

Three (3) Units......................Science (Biology & upper Sci. and/or Ag. Sci.)

Three (3) Units......................History (includes .5 OK Hist., .5 to 1 Gov’t. & 1 unit US History

and 1 other)

Three (3) Units .....................Math (Algebra I & upper Math and/or Computer Sci.)

Two (2) Units......................Arts (includes Visual Art & General Music)

Total of 24 Units (including Electives)

COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM FOR ADMISSIONS

If a student plans to enroll in a college or university, the graduation requirements are greater. The

requirements are:

English 4 Units (I, II, III, IV)

Mathematics 3 Units (Algebra I, II, Geometry, Trig, Math Analysis, Calculus)

Laboratory Science 3 Units (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other Lab Science, except General

Science)

History and 3 Units (1 Unit of Am. History, .5 OK Hist, .5 US Gov’t., and 1 unit of

Citizenship Skills --Econ., Geography, Government or Non-Western Culture)

2 Units of the same Foreign/Non-Eng. Lang., or Computer Technology

(includes Programming and Business Computer Applications [word

processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphics] Keyboarding not accepted)

1 Additional Unit selected from the courses listed above

1 Unit Art-Music

24 Units including electives

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SEMESTER TEST

All students will take a semester test in each class enrolled if they do not qualify for exemptions.

Below are the absences and grades required to be exempt from semester tests. Three tardies in one

class are equal to an absence in the class.

EXEMPTIONS:

3 ABSENCES AND AN “A”

2 ABSENCES AND A “B”

1 ABSENCE AND A “C”

BULLETIN BOARDS

Bulletin Boards are provided for official notices and for the advertising of school activities. Any

student wishing to place a notice anywhere in the building must get the approval of the principal or

the teacher in advance and must be initialed by the principal or the sponsor.

POSTERS

Signs and posters that students wish to display must first be approved by the principal. Posters

displayed without authorization will be removed. Any student who posts printed material without

approval will be subject to disciplinary action.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Parents shall complete an emergency care form each year that includes a place for parental consent

for school officials to obtain medical treatment for the student, as provided by law. Parents shall also

be asked to supply other information that could be required in case of an emergency; parents should

update this information as often as necessary.

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL

A student who must take a prescription (or nonprescription) medicine during the school day must

bring a written request from his or her parent and the medicine, in its properly labeled bottle, to the

principal’s office. The principal will either give the medicine at the proper time or give the student

permission to take the medication as directed.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING

In case of bad weather, information will be provided to the OKC Television and IRIS Alert System

concerning our school.

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FIRE DRILLS

Misconduct will not be tolerated during a drill. The signals are as follows:

WARNING - The warning is a continuous ringing of the bells or the fire alarm system.

EVACUATION - Close the door as you leave. Exit the building by the route posted in your

room unless that route is in the area of the fire.

GENERAL INFORMATION - Be orderly. No pushing, passing or talking.

RETURN - Return to your room at the direction of your teacher.

TORNADO WARNING

SIGNAL - A tornado warning will be announced on the intercom system.

EVACUATION - All proceed briskly but not running, to the storm shelter. Use the most

direct route. No pushing, passing or talking. Once in the shelter, wait for further instruction.

Do not be concerned about windows or doors.

ALTERNATE PLAN - When there is not sufficient time to safely seek, shelter in the storm

cellar, move to the hallway.

RETURN - Return to your room at the direction of your teacher.

INTRUDER/ LOCKDOWN DRILLS

SIGNAL - A lockdown/intruder warning will be announced on the intercom system.

EVACUATION – All students will remain quiet and gather in the corner of the room in

which they are located. Follow further instructions from the teacher.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPORTS, FFA AND MUSIC

Eligibility requirements for sports and music in elementary school are under the regulation of the

Oklahoma State Department of Education and will be strictly adhered to. Eligibility requirements for

Sports, FFA, FHA and Music in secondary school are under the rules and regulations of the

Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association and will be strictly adhered to.

Only those students who are fully eligible scholastically and are good citizens will be permitted to

represent the school in any capacity. Participants must attend classes 90% of the time and meet all

requirements of eligibility as established by the Oklahoma Secondary Activities Association.

SEMESTER GRADES

Seventh and Eighth grade students must pass 4 core subjects, including but not limited to: Math,

English, Science, and Social Studies, or they will not be promoted to the next grade. A Seventh

or Eighth grade student who fails ANY core subject or state standards test will be enrolled in

remediation rather than an elective class. In cases where a student fails two or three core classes

or their state standards tests, the administration may deem it necessary for the student to be

enrolled in more than one remediation class.

Remediation class procedures and rules:

1. Remediation will be scheduled, as much as possible, at the same time as electives.

2. Students are not allowed to interact with each other during remediation. All

communication by a student must be with the teacher only.

3. Students who fail remediation classes will not be eligible for electives the following

school year.

4. Students are to be working the entire class period. Teachers are to have extra remedial

work available for those who finish early. THIS IS NOT A STUDY HALL.

STUDENTS ARE TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN THEIR

PARTICULAR AREA OF WEAKNESS.

Ninth through Eleventh grade students who fail one semester of a core subject will take the entire

semester over as they would not have completed the OKAS standards for that subject.

1. If a student does not meet the minimum scholastic standard, he/she will not be

eligible to participate during the first nine weeks of the next semester he/she attends.

2. A student who does not meet the minimum scholastic standard, may regain his/her

eligibility by achieving passing grades in all subjects he/she is enrolled in at the end

of a nine-week period.

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STUDENT ELIGIBILITY DURING A SEMESTER

Scholastic eligibility for students will be checked at the end of the third week of a semester and each

succeeding week thereafter.

A student must be passing in all subjects he/she is enrolled in during a semester. If a student is not

passing all subjects enrolled in at the end of a week, they will be placed on probation for the next one

week period. If a student is still failing one or more classes at the end of their probationary one week

period, they will be ineligible to participate during the next one week period. The ineligibility periods

will begin on Sunday and end on Sunday.

A student who has lost eligibility under this provision must regain passing grades in all of his/her

classes in order to regain eligibility. A student regains eligibility with the first class of the new one

week period Sunday through Sunday.

It is the intent of the State Board of Education that the superintendent and local Board of Education,

annually review the scheduling of activities, so that minimal interruptions occur in the instructional

program of the child.

DEFINITION OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITY

Any extra-curricular activity sponsored by the school and at the convenience of the school and any

activity which necessitates that a student or students miss curricular class periods.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

A student will not be allowed to miss any one class period more than ten (10) times during the school

year due to extra-curricular activities. Any exceptions to this rule must meet the following

requirements:

1. Student must maintain an overall grade point at the time of the request of at least 2.5.

2. Students must not be under disciplinary action by the school at the time of the

request.

NON-CHARGEABLE DAYS

1. Participation in State and/or National Contests by which the student earns the right to

compete.

2. School Assemblies.

3. Field trips in conjunction with a unit being taught.

4. College visits and tryouts should not be counted as an activity but as a regular school

day, excused absence.

5. Serving as a Page in the Legislature or Congress.

6. Students excused from class by the principal to participate in a necessary practice. All

missed work will be made up according to existing board policy.

7. Students excused making appearances before local civic groups.

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8. Students excused to attend State/National Conventions when requested by the

sponsor, as long as the student(s) qualify according to the by laws of the organization.

FFA STOCK SHOWS (DAIRY AND 4-H) OR ANY OTHER COMPETING

ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION

1. Student must own animal at least 60 days prior to show.

2. Must show in local/county show to qualify for district.

3. Must rank in the TOP TEN in a class to qualify for State Meet (OKC/Tulsa).

4. If an organization wants to attend an Out-of-State or National Meet, the sponsor must

request in writing, approval by administration and Internal Activities Review

Committee. Request may be approved or denied.

CALENDAR

All school events or school-sponsored activities are scheduled through the principal and placed on a

master calendar located in the administrative offices. No activity shall take place in the name of the

school or any school organization without the approval of the principal. In the event dates conflict

and cannot be satisfactorily resolved, the event placed on the calendar first has priority.

CLUBS

Student clubs such as FFA, FHA, FCA, NHS, Cheerleading and Athletic Teams may establish rules

of conduct and consequences for misbehavior that are stricter than those for students in general. If a

violation is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the school will apply in

addition to any consequences specified by the organization.

*When transportation is provided for said clubs, students will be required to ride in school

vehicles unless prior written consent has been agreed to by both sponsor and parent.

Any required fee or deposit may be waived if the student and parent are unable to pay. Application

for such waiver may be made to the principal.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Parents of students with a communicable or contagious disease are asked to telephone the principal

so that other students who have been exposed to disease can be alerted. Students with diseases are

not allowed to come to school when their disease is contagious.

TELEPHONES

Personal use of the school’s telephones should be held to a minimum. Only in cases of emergencies

or unless it is essential, should parents ask for students. Students must secure the permission of the

principal or secretary before making a call.

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TEXTBOOKS

State-approved textbooks are provided free of charge for each subject or class; students are required

to use these books carefully. Books must be covered by the student, as directed by the teacher.

Students who are issued a damaged book should report that fact to the teacher. Any student failing to

return a book issued by the school will lose the right to have free textbooks assigned until the book is

returned or paid for by the parent or guardian. Students will be given textbooks for use at school

during the school day.

VISITORS

All visitors must first report to the Principal’s Office. Visits to individual classrooms during

instructional time will not be permitted.

CLASS FUND RAISING

The senior class will be given priority in fund raising. All classes 7-12, will be allowed to have (2)

fundraisers not including the carnival.

All class, organization and activity funds are to be deposited with the school secretary. They will be

credited to the proper accounts and receipts will be given.

A class or organization wishing to make a purchase, a donation or contract with any agency for

service or merchandise must have approval of its sponsor. The sponsor, in turn, must verify that the

funds are available in the account and acquire approval and a purchase requisition. All purchases

should be charged to the class or organization, not to the school. The person making the purchase

will sign the bill and return it to the school secretary for payment. Bills will be paid by check.

Individual class and organizations treasurers are responsible for keeping accurate records of all

deposits and purchases.

SCHOOL CARNIVAL

The carnival is the major fund raising activity during the school year. Grades 7-12 participate. Each

class chooses two booths or different fund raising exhibits. Each class also sells chances on their

choice of prize to be given away towards the end of the carnival night. When choosing the booths

and prizes for each class; the senior class is given first choice; then the junior class, etc., down to the

7th grade. Food for the concession stand is furnished by the junior class students.

Bullying

Bullying at Reydon Public School is strictly prohibited. Any bully will be subject to disciplinary

action. Any student that is bullied should notify and teacher or principal of the incident.

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CLASS ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS

At the first meeting of each year, each class shall elect a new slate of officers and two student council

representatives. The 10th grade will elect permanent class parents and sponsors at this meeting. The

class parents and sponsors elected at this time will remain constant unless the parents want to

withdraw and/or the sponsors are no longer available. Priority for choice of new sponsors shall be as

follows: senior, junior, sophomore, freshmen, 8th, 7th.

SENIOR TRIPS

In order to be eligible for the senior trip, students must work on average 80% of the time with

their class. The class functions include the school carnival, concession stands, fund raiser, or any

other class responsibilities. Class sponsors are in charge of keeping point totals and the

percentage worked for each year. Reports will be filed in the office at the end of each year with

the percentage worked for each student. Any student who does not complete at least 80% of the

work with their class will not attend the senior trip.

Students must have all accounts paid to school before going on Sr. trip.

Students must take the ACT test by the end of Junior Year.

Any unpaid school bills will be paid prior to trip participation.

Parents help is appreciated and necessary, however, a parent working does not excuse a student

from working unless a special circumstance warrants.

DRUG TEST RESULTS

Students who fail drug tests (see table below) will not be allowed to go on the Senior trip nor will

they receive any monies from the Senior class account for any reason.

Sophomore year – 3 failed drug tests

Junior year -- 2 failed drug tests

Senior year -- 1 failed drug test

Senior Trip Alternative

Students who choose not to attend the Senior trip must give the administration written notice by

December 15 of the first semester. They will then be eligible to receive scholarship monies in

the amount they would have been eligible to use for the Senior trip, including the spending

money. Checks will only be issued to institutions of higher education such as universities,

colleges, vocational training programs, career tech, hair design schools, etc. Under no

circumstances will checks be made to individuals. Any student who does not qualify for the

Senior trip for any reason will not be eligible to receive any funds under this policy.

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STUDENT COUNCIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Student Council will be composed of: two (2) representatives from each class, grades 7-12, as

well as one (1) representative from each of the following organizations - Senior High Boys

Basketball, Senior High Girls Basketball, Senior High Music, FFA, FHA.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT COUNCIL, MEMBERS MUST HAVE MAINTAINED A

GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF AT LEAST 80 IN CLASSES DURING THE PRECEDING

SEMESTER.

Class Presidents are not eligible for membership in the Student Council.

CLASS WITHDRAWAL AND SCHOOL TRANSFER

The procedure for withdrawing or transferring is as follows:

1. Secure authorization for withdrawal or transfer from the parent or guardian.

2. Obtain appropriate forms from the Principal’s Office.

3. Have the forms filled out by the teachers, return all school books and property and

make sure all fees are paid.

4. Take the completed forms to the Principal’s Office for final clearance.

GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

1. Students should not be taken out of classes without permission of their respective

teachers and then only if necessary.

2. There will be no Wednesday or Sunday night practices of any type of school activity.

3. No student will be allowed to bring candy or pop into the classroom except by

permission of the administration.

4. Fighting on the school grounds is prohibited.

5. Only students that are a part of an activity that is conducted during the school day are

excused to participate. Students that are not a part of that activity are not excused to

attend that activity.

NEW ELEMENTARY BUILDING

Students in 7th through 12th grades are not to travel through the Elementary Building during

school hours. Teachers will give an office pass to any secondary student that needs to visit the

office located in the Elementary Building. On the rare occasion that a secondary class is held in

the Elementary Building, the students must stay with their teacher.

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HONOR STUDENTS

In high school, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors can be computed on a grade point average,

numerical grade point average, or a combination of the two from semester grades of the freshman,

sophomore, junior and the first semester senior year. Students must complete on grade level course

work without modifications to qualify. High School Students must have completed their junior year

and the first semester of the senior year at Reydon.

Grade points are computed as follows: 100-90 A 4.00

89-80 B 3.00

79-75 C 2.00

74-70D 1.00

69-Below F 0.00

In grade school, the selection of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian shall be made after the grades are

recorded at the end of the first semester of the eighth grade. Grades 7-8 will be averaged. Grade

School students must have completed the fall semester of their 8th year at Reydon.

STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING

Driving is a privilege offered by the parent and the school. Certain regulations must be complied

with to prevent the suspension of this privilege.

1. Vehicles will not be driven during school hours without administration approval.

2. Sitting in vehicles by students will not be allowed.

3. No vehicles are to be moved in the parking lot until all school buses have cleared the

area unless approved by the administration.

4. The Reydon Board of Education will permit student use and parking of motor

vehicles on the high school campus only. Students driving a motor vehicle to the high

school campus must park the vehicle in the designated school parking lot. The

vehicle will not be used during the school day. In the event of an emergency,

permission may be granted by the superintendent or principal for a student’s use of a

vehicle.

5. Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of

right. The school retains authority to conduct routine patrols of student parking lots

and inspections of the exteriors of student automobiles when on school property. The

interior of student automobiles may be inspected with a student present whenever a

school authority has reason to believe that illegal or unauthorized materials may be

contained inside. Such patrols and inspections may be conducted without notice,

without consent and without a search warrant.

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STUDENT DRESS AND CLEANLINESS

Any pupil coming to school without proper attention having been given to the cleanliness of their

person or dress or who may not be properly clad, will be sent home to be appropriately dressed for

the classroom. No tobacco, alcohol or sexual advertisement on clothing permitted. No bare mid-riffs

or short shorts are permitted. NO HATS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS. THEY

ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENT’S VEHICLE.

SEARCH OF STUDENTS

The superintendent or principal of any pupil in school in the State of Oklahoma or any teacher or

security personnel, will have the authority to detain and authorize the search, of any pupil or pupils

on any school ground premises or while in transit under the authority of the school or any function

sponsored or authorized by the school, for dangerous weapon(s) or controlled dangerous substances

such as illegal drugs as defined in the Uniforms Controlled Dangerous Substances Act and

hereinafter referred to as controlled dangerous substances. The search will be conducted by a person

of the same sex as the person being searched.

GYMNASIUM RULES AFTER SCHOOL

The use of the gym is a privilege. The equipment and facilities should be used with proper care.

Equipment should be stored away properly. There should be no street shoes worn on the gym floor.

We should care for the gym with pride and keep it clean at all times.

The coaches are primarily responsible for the care and use of the gym. If citizens from the Reydon

Community want to use the gym facilities, they must first consult with the coaches. Naturally, if

satisfactory arrangements cannot be made at this level, then appeals can be made through the

administration. However, the coaches do have the prime responsibility regarding scheduling the use

of the gym and seeing that appropriate discipline is administered during these scheduled openings.

Students who are under grade seven (7) may not be allowed in the gym unless accompanied by an

upper-classmen or an adult.

CAFETERIA

The school cafeteria is maintained as a vital part of the health program of the school. To encourage

good nutrition, a well-balanced meal is offered at a reasonable price.

The cafeteria management and your fellow students will appreciate your cooperation in observing the

following:

1. Depositing all lunch litter in wastebasket.

2. Returning all trays and utensils to the dish washing area.

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3. Leaving the table and floor around your place in a clean condition for others.

4. No food or drinks will be taken from the cafeteria.

THE LIBRARY

Learning the use of the library and observing its rules helps develop good citizenship as well as good

scholarship. Students are encouraged to use the library for both reference work and pleasure.

Students may check our library materials before and after school, at noon, between classes and by

special arrangement with the librarian, during the librarian’s free hour.

Library books are checked out on the basis of two weeks and may be re-checked if necessary. The

fines for overdue books will be 5 cents a day, 10 cents a day for reference books and magazines.

Books lost or mutilated must be paid for by students who have checked out the books.

ASBESTOS

In order to comply with the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

(AHERA) of 1987, 40 CFR Part 763- Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools, Reydon Public

School has been inspected and an asbestos Management Plan was developed outlining sampling

analyses and response actions if necessary. The Management Plan is available for viewing in the

Superintendent’s office during regular school hours.

ASSEMBLIES

National School Assemblies and other assemblies will be scheduled from time to time for students

and others in the community who are interested.

Other assemblies may be held from time to time.

Our student body has established a reputation as an attentive and courteous audience. We know this

tradition will be continued.

Teachers will accompany their respective classes to all assemblies.

BANQUET AND PROM

Each Spring, the junior class traditionally honors the senior class with a banquet and prom. Guests

include all faculty, school board members, class sponsors, together with their spouses and the junior

and senior class parents. Sophomores, who entertain and serve at the banquet, are invited to attend

the prom with a date. Dates must be approved by the administration.

AWARDS

An Awards Assembly will be held at the end of the second semester of each school year to recognize

all of the accomplishments of the year. Each teacher will have an opportunity to present his specialty

awards. The assembly will include grades K through 12.

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PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINE ON BUSES

1. In the event of a discipline problem, the driver will speak to the child, privately if

possible. If a large group is involved, the driver will address the entire group.

2. Problems which cannot be handled by the driver will be referred to the principal, who

in turn will notify the parent.

3. If the above does not correct the situation, the parent will be called into conference

with the principal.

4. As a last resort, for the safety of the rest of the children, the child in question may be

denied the privilege of transportation. A driver must never put a child off the bus

other than at the pupil’s regular stop. With written parental permission, the child may

be let off at another stop.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE PLAN

The goal of any disciplinary policy should be to correct the misconduct of the individual and to

promote adherence by that student and by other students to the policies and regulations of the district.

The Reydon Public Schools, in order to provide quality education for all of its students, will not

tolerate disruptive acts that would interfere with the tranquility of its school, the safety of its

students, or the damaging of property. Students, while enrolled in the Reydon Public Schools, shall

be under the supervision of and accountable to school personnel. The supervision shall include going

to and from school and while attending any school sponsored activity or going to and from such

activity. See Policy FO

DISRUPTIVE OR INTERFERING BEHAVIOR

A disruptive or interfering act shall be defined as but not limited to, inciting, encouraging, promoting

or participating in activities which interfere with the due process of the educational program of the

school. The following activities, if accomplished for the purpose of disrupting or interfering with the

due process of the educational program, are examples of behavior that will constitute disruptive

activities:

Demonstrations, Sit-ins

Walk-outs, Blockages

Group Violence, Individual Violence

Fighting, Disruptive Publications

Disrespect or Disobedience to school personnel

Harassment and/or Intimidation, (verbal or physical)

The use of obscene, lewd or profane Language (visual and/or auditory)

Theft or inappropriate use of personal or School Property

Administrative response to student misconduct is a matter directly influencing the morale of the

entire student body. As such, all disciplinary measures should be based on a careful assessment of

the circumstances surrounding each infraction (i.e., the student’s attitude, the seriousness of the

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offense and its potential effect on other students).

ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT

In administering discipline, consideration should be given to alternative methods of punishment to

ensure that the most effective discipline is administered in each case. In all disciplinary action, the

administration should be mindful of the fact that they are dealing with individual personalities. The

administration should consider consultation with parents on disciplinary measures that might prove

most effective in particular instances.

REYDON SCHOOLS

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phones have become a distraction on a daily basis at Reydon School. They have negative

consequences in the classroom and often times disrupt the education of you and everyone else

included. I am offering a solution to the problem that will allow all students more time on your

phone, and in turn, fewer distractions in the classroom. The new rules for cell phone usage are as

follows:

Time you can use your phone:

During the morning until the second bell rings for class.

In between class each hour of the day

During lunch break

Time you are NOT ALLOWED TO USE PHONE:

During any class throughout the day.

We do not want to see a cell phone out during any class of the day. Make sure your cell phone is

stored away properly during class, so there is no misunderstanding from teachers or

administration that you are using your phone. If you are using a cell phone during class

time, the following consequences will occur:

1) Your phone will be taken to the office and kept for a minimum of one week

Or

2) You will serve a one week suspension from school.

The Reydon School System administration shall have the authority to review any information on

any electronic device that is discovered on school property.

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SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Students shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators or

teachers in the contents of a school locker, desk or other school property. School personnel shall

have access to school lockers, desks and other school property in order to properly supervise the

welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks and other areas of school facilities may be opened and

examined by school officials at any time and no reason shall be necessary for such search. Personal

items such as purses and back packs will not be searched unless the student is present.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

The policy of Reydon Public School District forbids discrimination against or harassment of any

student on the basis of sex. The Reydon Board of Education will not tolerate sexual harassment by

any of its employees or students. This policy applies to all students and employees including non-

employee volunteers whose work is subject of the control of school personnel. A separate policy

applies to sexual harassment of employees.

1. Sexual Harassment

A. For the purpose of this policy, sexual harassment includes verbal or physical

advances, including subtle pressure for sexual activity, touching, pinching,

patting or brushing against, comments regarding physical or personality

characteristics of a sexual nature, and sexually oriented “kidding”, “teasing”,

double meanings and jokes.

B. Demeaning comments about a girl’s ability to excel in a class historically

considered a “boy’s” subject, privately talking to a student about sexual

matters, hugging or touching a student inappropriately may constitute sexual

harassment.

C. Writing graffiti which names a student or otherwise identifies a student is

potentially slanderous and constitutes sexual harassment. Graffiti of any kind

will not be tolerated on school property. The superintendent is directed to

cause any graffiti or unauthorized to be removed immediately.

2. Specific Prohibitions

A. Administrators and Supervisors

1. It is sexual harassment for an administrator, supervisor, support

employee or teacher to use his or her authority to solicit sexual favors

or attention from students.

2. Administrators, supervisors, support personnel or teachers who either

engage in sexual harassment of students or who either engage in

sexual harassment of students or tolerate such conduct by other

employees shall be subject to sanctions, as described below.

3. The school district is not concerned with the “off-duty” conduct of

school personnel unless the conduct has or will have a negative

impact on the educational process of the school. Any romantic or

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sexual affiliation between school personnel and students, including

students who have reached the age of majority (18) during school

hours will have a negative impact on the educational process and

shall result in suspension of the student and suspension or termination

for the employee. Any sexual affiliation between teachers and

students under the age of 18 may constitute a crime under state or

federal law

3. Report, Investigation and Sanctions

A. It is the express policy of the Board of Education to encourage student

victims of sexual harassment to come forward with such claims. This may be

done through the Sexual Discrimination Grievance Policy.

1. Students who feel that administrators, supervisors, support personnel,

teachers or other students are subjecting them to sexual harassment

are encouraged to report these conditions to the appropriate

administrator or teacher. If the student’s immediate administrator or

teacher is the alleged offending person, the report will be made to the

next higher level of administration or supervision or to any

responsible adult person.

2. Confidentiality will be maintained and no reprisals or retaliation will

be allowed to occur as a result of the good faith reporting of charges

of sexual harassment.

B. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the

totality of the circumstances, the nature of the conduct and the context in

which the alleged conduct occurred will be investigated. The superintendent

has the responsibility of investigating and resolving complaints of sexual

harassment.

C. Any employee found to have engaged in sexual harassment of students shall

be subject to sanctions, including but not limited to warning, suspension or

termination subject to applicable procedural and due process requirements.

D. Any student found to have engaged in sexual harassment of other students

shall be subject to sanctions, including but not limited to, warning,

suspension or other appropriate punishment subject to applicable procedural

and due process requirements.

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

A. Purpose:

The Board of Education recognizes that body fluids of any person may

contain infectious or contagious bacteria or viruses and that such bacteria or

viruses may be spread from one person to another by accidental or careless

handling of body fluids during sanitation or custodial work or the

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administration or emergency first aid.

B. Definitions:

Blood borne pathogens - pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human

blood and can cause disease in humans, including Hepatitis B Virus and

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), etc.

Contaminated - the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or

other potentially infectious material on any item or surface.

Sharps - any object that can penetrate the skin including broken glass, etc.

Decontamination - the physical or chemical removal, inactivation or

destruction of blood borne pathogens on a surface.

Exposure - reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane or contact

with infectious materials.

Potentially infectious material - contamination of body fluids including semen,

blood, feces, urine, vomitus and vaginal secretions.

C. Exposure Determination and Reporting:

With respect to procedures, requirements and training, all members of the following

job classifications will be treated as if they are subject to occupational exposure.

These employees will be offered Hepatitis B vaccinations at district cost. Such

vaccinations will be provided at a reasonable time and place, under the supervision of

a licensed physician or health care professional and according to the latest

recommendation of the U.S. Public Health Service.

1. Bus Drivers

2. Coaches

3. Custodians

4. Site Secretaries (who provide first aid)

School district employees who have had an exposure incident to body fluids may be required

to complete a risk exposure report and may request a follow-up confidential medical

evaluation documenting the circumstances of exposure, identifying and testing the source

individual if feasible, testing the exposed employee’s blood if the employee consents, post-

exposure prophylaxis, counseling and evaluation of reported illnesses. Health Care

Professional must be provided specified information to facilitate the evaluation and their

written opinion on the need for Hepatitis B vaccination following exposure. Information such

as the employee’s ability to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine must be supplied to the employer.

All diagnoses must remain confidential.

D. Methods of Compliance. A general rule requires the treatment of all body fluids and

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waste products as if they are known to be infectious for any blood borne pathogens. In

order to protect themselves, all staff members will follow the following universal

precautions at all times while on the job:

1. Handle the blood and body substances of all people as potentially infectious.

2. Wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and running water before and

after all personal contact, even when gloves are used.

3. Wear disposable gloves for all potential contacts with blood and body

substances. Discard gloves immediately after each use.

4. Treat all linen soiled with blood or body substances as infectious.

5. Change gloves after each contact, glove integrity cannot be assured with

washing and repeated use.

6. Wear a waterproof dressing and gloves if you have cuts, abrasions or other

skin lesions.

7. Clean up and disinfect all spills or contamination immediately using the

established procedure described in Part D.

8. Follow exposure reporting and follow up procedure as established in Part A.

9. Discard disposable items including tampons, used bandages and dressing in

non-re-usable plastic or wax containers. Close containers ansd discard daily by

an appropriate disposal procedure.

10. Use disposable or utility gloves for general cleaning.

11. Use disposable gloves for all housekeeping chores involving potential contact

with body fluids.

E. Engineering and Work Practice Controls

1. Scheduled Updating:

All practices, equipment and supplies will be examined, maintained and

updated as needed on a regular schedule. Information on the use of these

procedures will be provided to all employees.

2. Disposal Procedures

a. Contaminated disposable items or bodily products will be placed in a

double bag system for appropriate disposal on a regular basis.

b. Sharps will be placed in an approved sharps container. The container

will be placed in the central double bag/box system for appropriate

disposal when moderately full.

3. Hand Washing Facilities

a. Each site at which exposure can reasonably be expected will have hand

washing facilities with soap and running water within easy access.

b. Antiseptic towelettes will be available at each site as well. Areas

which have a slight potential for contamination without hand washing

facilities (such as buses), will have an ample supply of towelettes,

disinfectant, gloves, first aid supplies, etc,

c. Signs will be posted to remind employees to wash after each procedure

whether gloved or not.

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4. Clean-up Kits for removing bodily fluids. For contamination with larger

amounts of body fluids such as vomitus, blood, etc., kits will be provided for

clean-up by designation trained personnel. Kits that jell the liquid will make

clean-up possible without any exposure to the cleaning personnel. Training

will be provided in the use of kits to bus drivers, custodian and any other

personnel responsible for clean-up. Other personnel will be instructed not to

clean up any body fluids unless designated as part of this plan.

F. Personal Protective Equipment

1. All personnel are to use gloves when handling any potentially infectious

materials, objects or surfaces.

2. Gloves are available at every site. Additionally, all staff herein identified as at

risk of exposure are provided ample supplies at no cost to the employee.

3. Contaminated laundry and personnel clothing will be sent out for professional

cleaning.

4. Total body protection materials will be provided as needed.

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of

age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the

day the district receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate

school official a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The

principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of

the tine and place where the records may be inspected.

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

or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading.

Parents or eligible students may ask the district to amend a record that they believe is

inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principle, clearly identify the

part they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the district decided not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible

student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise

them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional

information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible

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student when notified of the right to a hearing.

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

the student’s education records, excepts to the extent that FERPA, authorizes

disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school

officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed

by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member

(including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person

serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the district has

contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant

or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as

disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing

his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to review an

education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

(Optional) Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to

officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

(NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the

student of records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to

forward records on request).

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

alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name

and address of the office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

600 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

Note: In addition, a school may want to include its directory information public notice, as

required by 99.37 of the regulations, with its annual notification of rights under FERPA.

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DO YOU KNOW OF A HANDICAPPED CHILD IN THE REYDON AREA

WHO DOES NOT ATTEND SCHOOL?

CONTACT: RYAN BAKER, PRINCIPAL AT 580-655-4375

Reydon Public School 1-6

P.O. Box 10 Reydon, Oklahoma 74660 Telephone: 580-655-4375 FAX 580-655-4622

Phil Drouhard, Superintendent

Reydon Public School has an AHERA Plan and it is kept on file in the Administration Office. You are welcome to review this plan at any time. Reydon Public School does not have any friable asbestos in any building. We do however; have some contained asbestos which is inspected monthly to insure the safety of all students and personnel in the building. All buildings of Reydon Public School have been inspected by licensed inspectors and are checked each year to insure the containment of any asbestos. If you have any questions please call or come by the administration office at your convenience. Phil Drouhard, Superintendent

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STUDENT DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

The Reydon Board of Education, in an effort to protect the health and safety of its students from illegal

and/or performance-enhancing drug use and abuse, thereby setting an example for all other students of the

Reydon Public School District, has adopted the following policy for drug testing of students participating in

extracurricular activities, student drivers.

Purpose and Intent

It is the desire of the board of education, administration, and staff that every student in the Reydon Public

School

District refrain from using or possessing illegal drugs. The administration and board of education realize

that their power to restrict the possession or use of illegal drugs is limited. The sanctions of this policy relate

solely to limiting the opportunity of any student determined to be in violation of this policy to participate in

extracurricular activities. This policy is intended to complement all other policies, rules, and regulations of

the Reydon Public School District regarding possession or use of illegal drugs.

Participation in school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as interscholastic athletics, along with

driving to school and leaving for lunch at the Reydon Public School District is a privilege. Students who

participate in extracurricular activities are respected by the student body and are expected to hold themselves

as good examples of conduct, sportsmanship, and training. Accordingly, students in extracurricular activities

carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents, and their school to set the highest

possible examples of conduct, which includes avoiding the use or possession of illegal drugs. Additionally,

this school district is contracted to follow the rules and regulations of the OSSAA whose rules specifically

state: A student under a discipline plan or whose conduct or character outside the school is such as to reflect

discredit upon the school shall be ineligible until reinstated.

Permission to drive a motor vehicle onto and park on District premises is a privilege granted to students.

This privilege is conditioned upon the student driver complying with several rules, such as providing

evidence the student has a valid license to operate a motor vehicle, having verification of a valid existing

insurance in amounts and coverages required by law, and ensuring whatever vehicle the student drives onto

school property, regardless of ownership, is free of all items not permitted on school property under school

discipline codes, student handbooks and Oklahoma law. Students are responsible for all items in the car they

drive on school property. The privilege of driving a vehicle onto District property may be taken away for

failure to comply with these requirements and may also be taken away for failure to operate a vehicle in a

safe manner on District premises. Reydon Public School has a vital interest in seeing that students, staff,

patrons, and visitors on District premises are not subjected to harm due to the operation of vehicles. That

interest in safety is adversely affected if drivers on District premises have performance enhancing or illegal

drugs or alcohol or other mood altering chemicals in their system. In summation, the purpose of this policy’s

application to students who drive vehicles onto District premises is to protect the health and well-being of

students, staff, patrons and visitors who drive onto District premises or walk across District parking lots and

other areas in which motor vehicles are permitted.

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The purposes of this policy are to prevent illegal drug use, to educate students as to the serious physical,

mental, and emotional harm caused by illegal drug use; to alert students with possible substance abuse

problems to the potential harms of illegal drug use; to help students avoid drugs; to help students get off

drugs; to prevent injury, illness, and harm as a result of illegal drug use; and to strive within this school

district for an environment free of illegal drug use and abuse. This policy is not intended to be disciplinary

or punitive in nature. The sanctions of this policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student

found to be in violation of the policy to participate in any extracurricular activities. There will be no

academic sanction for violation of this policy.

Illegal drug use of any kind is incompatible with participation in any extracurricular activities on behalf of

the school district, driving on campus and leaving during open campus. For the safety, health, and well-

being of the students of the district, this policy has been adopted for use by all participant students in grades

7-12.

Definitions

1. Student athlete or athlete means a member of the middle school or high school district-sponsored

interscholastic sports team. This includes athletes and cheerleaders.

2. Extracurricular means those activities that take place outside the regular course of study in school

and participants are those students involved in those activities.

3. Drug use test means a scientifically substantiated method to test for the presence of illegal or

performance-enhancing drug or the metabolites thereof in a person’s urine.

4. Random tests are given to participants from the pool.

5. Random selection basis means a mechanism for selecting students for drug testing that:

A. Results in an equal probability that any student from a group of students subject to the

selection mechanism will be selected, and

B. Does not give the school district discretion to waive the selection of any student athlete or

extracurricular activities participant selected under the mechanism.

6. Follow up tests can be weekly, at random, or any time a student who has tested positive may be

under suspicion of being under the influence.

7. Illegal drugs means any substance that an individual may not sell, possess, use, distribute, or purchase

under either federal or state law. Illegal drugs include, but is not limited to, all scheduled drugs as

defined by the Oklahoma Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act, all prescription drugs

obtained without authorization, and all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs being used for an

abusive purpose.

8. Performance-enhancing drugs include anabolic steroids and any other natural or synthetic

substance used to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, speed, or other athletic ability. The

term “performance-enhancing drugs” does not include dietary or nutritional supplements such as

vitamins, minerals, and proteins that can be lawfully purchased in over-the-counter transactions.

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metabolites thereof using the standards customarily established by the testing laboratory administering the

drug use test.

9. Reasonable suspicion means a suspicion based on specific personal observations concerning the

appearance, speech, or behavior of a student athlete or extracurricular participant, and reasonable

inferences drawn from those observations in the light of experience. Information provided by a

reliable source, if based on personal knowledge, shall constitute reasonable suspicion. In the context

of performance-enhancing drugs, reasonable suspicion specifically includes unusual increases in size,

strength, weight, or other athletic abilities.

10. Self-referral is when a participant believes he/she will test positive for illegal or performance

enhancing drugs, prior to submission for a drug test under this policy, so notifies the principal,

athletic director, coach, or sponsor of such belief.

11. Student driver means any student who operates a motorized vehicle on District premises.

12. Open campus refers to students being allowed to walk leave campus during the lunch period.

Procedures

A physical examination signed by a parent/guardian is required before a student may participate on a school

district athletic team. A urine screen to detect the presence of illegal or performance-enhancing drugs which

could have a harmful effect on the prospective athlete’s health and athletic performance could be included as

part of that physical examination.

Student participants in extracurricular activities, students who drive on campus, and students who are eligible

for open campus shall be provided with a copy of this policy and an extracurricular activities, on campus

driving, and open campus student drug testing program consent form that must be read, signed, and dated by

the student, parent or custodial guardian, and coach/sponsor before a participant student shall be eligible to

practice in any extracurricular activity, drive on campus, or leave during lunch. The consent shall provide a

urine sample (a) at the beginning of each school year or when the student enrolls in an extracurricular

activity, starts driving on campus, or leaves for lunch; (b) as chosen by the random selection basis or group

selection; and (c) at any time requested based on reasonable suspicion to be tested for illegal or performance-

enhancing drugs. No student shall be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activity, drive on campus,

or leave during lunch, unless the student has returned the properly signed consent form.

All extracurricular activities participants, student drivers and students leaving during open campus shall be

required to provide a urine sample for drug use testing for illegal drugs and/or performance enhancing drugs.

Activity participants, student drivers, and those leaving for lunch who move into the district after the school

year begins will have to undergo a drug test before they will be eligible for participation.

Drug use testing for extracurricular participants, student drivers, and open campus participants will also be

chosen on a weekly selection basis from a list of all extracurricular participants in off-season or in-season

activities, student drivers, and open campus participants. The school district will determine a weekly number

of students’ names to be drawn at random to provide a urine sample for drug use testing for illegal or

performance-enhancing drugs.

The school may also select any of the above mentioned groups at any time to be tested.

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In addition to the drug test required above, any extracurricular participant, student driver, and open campus

participant, may be required to submit to a drug use test for illegal drugs or performance-enhancing drugs or

the metabolites thereof at any time upon reasonable suspicion by the athletic director, principal, sponsor, or

coach of the student.

The school district will determine any necessary fees to be collected from students who are drug tested and

when those fees will be collected. The cost of subsequent tests will be borne by the school district or

appropriate activity fund.

Any drug use test required by the school district under the terms of this policy will be administered by or at

the direction of a professional laboratory chosen by the school district that uses scientifically validated

toxicological methods. The professional laboratory shall be required to have detailed, written specifications

to assure chain of custody of the specimens, proper laboratory control, and scientific testing.

All aspects of the drug use testing program, including the taking of specimens, will be conducted to

safeguard the personal and privacy rights of students to a maximum degree possible. The test specimen shall

be obtained in a manner designed to minimize intrusiveness of the procedure. In particular, the specimen

must be collected in a restroom or other private facility with an enclosed stall or stalls. The principal/athletic

director/sponsor shall designate a coach or other school employee of the same sex as the student to

accompany the student to a restroom or other private facility. The monitor shall not observe the student

while the specimen is being produced, but the monitor shall be present outside the stall to listen for the

normal sounds of urination in order to guard against tampered specimens and to ensure an accurate chain of

custody. The monitor shall verify the normal warmth and appearance of the specimen. If at any time during

the testing procedure the monitor has reason to believe or suspect that a student is tampering with the

specimen, the monitor may stop the procedure and inform the principal/athletic director/sponsor who will

then determine if a new sample should be obtained. The monitor shall give each student a form on which the

student may list any medications he/she has taken or is taking or any other legitimate reasons for having been

in contact with illegal drugs or performance-enhancing drugs in the preceding 30 days. The parent or legal

guardian shall be able to confirm the medication list submitted by their child during the 24 hours following

any drug test. The medication list shall be submitted to the lab in a sealed and confidential envelope.

If the initial drug use test is positive, the initial test result will be subject to confirmation by a second and

different test of the same specimen. The second test will use the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

technique. A specimen shall not be reported positive unless the second test utilizing the gas

chromatography/mass spectrometry procedure is positive for the presence of an illegal drug or the

metabolites thereof. The unused portion of a specimen that tested positive shall be preserved by the

laboratory for a period of six months or to the end of the school year, whichever is shorter. Student records

will be retained until the end of the school year in which the consequence was completed.

Confidentiality

If the drug use test for any student has a positive result, the laboratory will contact the principal/athletic director or

designee with the results. Procedures for maintaining confidentiality will be practiced. The principal/athletic

director or designee will contact the principal, the student, the head coach/sponsor, and the parent or custodial

guardian of the student and schedule a conference. At the conference, the student will be given the opportunity to

submit additional information to the athletic director or to the lab. The school district will rely on the opinion of the

laboratory that performed the test in determining whether the positive test result was produced by other than

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consumption of an illegal drug or performance-enhancing drug. Under no circumstance will results from a drug test

under this policy be turned over to any law enforcement officer or agency.

Appeal

A student who has been determined by the principal/athletic director or designee to be in violation of this

policy shall have the right to appeal the decision to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee(s).

Such appeal must be lodged within five business days of notice of the initial report of the offense as stated in

this policy, during which time the student will remain eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities,

drive on campus, or leave during open campus. The superintendent or designee(s) shall then determine

whether the original finding was justified. There is no further appeal right from the superintendent’s decision

and the decision shall be conclusive in all respects. Any

necessary interpretation or application of this policy shall be in the sole and exclusive judgment and

discretion of the superintendent, which shall be final and nonappealable.

Consequences

1. First positive test. The student will be suspended from participation in all extracurricular activities

and driving on campus for twenty school days. The student and parent/guardian must attend

counseling two times during the suspension period and one follow-up session. Counseling will

consist of a session with the Reydon Public School counselor and a session with a counseling service

provided by the parent/gaurdian. Follow-up sessions may be with one or both counselors. Also, a

student must have a negative test result to drive on campus or participate in extracurricular activities.

The student may be required to test each time for the remainder of the year.

2. Second positive retest. The student will be suspended from participation in any extracurricular

activity and driving on campus for 90 school days.

3. Third positive retest. The student will be suspended from participation in any extracurricular

activity and driving on campus 175 school days.

4. Self Referral. A student who self-refers to the athletic director, principal, coach, or sponsor before

being notified to submit to a drug test will be suspended from participation in all extracurricular

activities and driving on campus for ten school days. The student will be considered to have

committed his/her first offense under this policy, and will be required to retest as would a student

who has tested positive.

5. Refusal to submit to a drug test. If a participant student refuses to submit to a drug test under this

policy, such student shall not be eligible to drive on campus or participate in any extracurricular

activity, including all meetings, practices, performances, and competition for 175 school days, upon

completion of which, the participating student shall again be subject to this policy.

6. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in the senior trip if a senior has a positive test during their

senior year.

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Reydon Public Schools is committed to cooperating with parents/guardians in an effort to help

students avoid illegal drug use. The Reydon Public School District believes accountability is a

powerful tool to help some students avoid using drugs and that early detection and intervention

can save lives.

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PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO THE OFFICE

I have received and reviewed the Reydon Student Handbook. I understand that the hand book

contains information that my child and I may need during the school year.

I also understand and agree that my child, (children)

_________________________________________shall be held accountable for the behavior and

consequences outlined in this handbook at school and at school-sponsored and school-related

activities, including school-sponsored travel and for any school-related misconduct, regardless of

time or location.

Regarding student records, I understand that certain information about my child is considered

directory information. Directory information includes: a student’s name, address, telephone number,

date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height

of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received in school and most recent

previous school attended. Directory information may be released by the district to anyone who

requests it unless I object to the release of any or all of this information within ten days of the time

this handbook was issued to my child. I have marked through those types of directory information

listed above that I wish the district to withhold.

___________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date