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Revised July 24, 2010

Revised July 24, 2010 Lamar County School District 2010-2011 High School Parent/Student Handbook Highlights DRUG FREE SCHOOLS

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Revised July 24, 2010

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  1. Revised July 24, 2010

  2. Lamar County School District 2010-2011 High School Parent/Student Handbook Highlights

  3. DRUG FREE SCHOOLS The Lamar County School Board resolves to have the most Drug Free School environment possible. The District and School Board, through its Administration and Police Department, will vigorously seek out those who use, sell, or come to school under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Students who violate the School District Policies in regard to use, possession, or sale of drugs will be subject to the strongest discipline to include alternative school placement and expulsion. The District will be using its own drug dog to conduct drug searches at all of its schools on a regular basis.

  4. Hazing/Stalking Student behavior that harasses or threatens other students or school personnel will not be tolerated. The Lamar County School District shall treat hazing, as defined in MS Code 37-11-37 through 45; 97-3-105 & 107. The honor system will be used whereby those who are hazed will be expected to report the hazing or will be held just as responsible as those doing the hazing. If the hazing is related to initiation into teams, clubs, or organizations, removal from the activity will be immediate and automatic. Other consequences will be determined by the severity of the hazing. This policy is not limited to on-campus activities.

  5. The Following Signed Forms are Required for All Students Note: Absolutely no medication shall be transported by a child to or from school. It must be transported by a parent/guardian only to the school office.

  6. Food Services Program Breakfast $1.50 Reduced Breakfast $ .30 Adult Breakfast $1.75 Student Lunch $2.25 Reduced Lunch $ .40 Adult Lunch $3.00 • Free and reduced lunch forms are always available to students/families • Payments can be made weekly or monthly. • Students are NOT allowed to leave during lunch break nor are they allowed to send for other purchased lunch items during lunch. • No carbonated beverages.

  7. The goal of the Lamar County School District is to assure that parents, families, and schools work together to insure each student is successful and a productive citizen in today’s world. Lamar County School District will involve parents in the success of each student! Academic successes Tutoring opportunities Attendance issues Academic interventions Discipline issues • Club involvement • Extra-curricular activities • Scholarship opportunities • Booster clubs opportunities • Drop out prevention

  8. Early Dismissal for Bad Weather LCSD is in constant contact with the Emergency Management Agency. In case of an early dismissal due to impending bad weather, notification will be made on: WDAM-TV FM 94.3 FM 95.9 FM 97.3 FM 98.1 FM 100.3 FM103.7 FM 104.5

  9. Attendance • All students attending a Lamar County School must attend a minimum of 84 days in a one credit course and 42 days in a ½ credit course • All absences other than school activities, those accompanied by a doctor’s excuse, or those • due to out of school suspension are counted in the total number of absences allowed. • For any absence, the student must bring a note from parent/guardian or doctor to validate the absence within 5 days of the student’s return to school. • Students/Parents/Legal Guardians are responsible for keeping up with student absences. • Principal will notify parents/guardians about excessive absences.

  10. Student Check-Out Procedures • Students must present parent note to school office by 8:30 a.m. for verification of check-out. • Students cannot be checked out by phone calls – Parents must physically come and check student out.

  11. Tardies • Students are expected to be in class promptly. • Unexcused tardies will result in disciplinary action. • School principals will determine appropriate disciplinary action when students are tardy to class or school.

  12. Grading Scale A 93-100 Superior Work B 84-92 Above Average Work C 75-83 Average Work D 70-74 Below Average Work F 0-69 Failing Work I Incomplete Work Complete grading information is on page 21.

  13. Exemptions • Senior Exemptions • 85 average in class with no more than 2 absences in a half-credit course and no more than 4 absences in a full credit course. School business absences do not count against student. • Grades 9 – 11 Exemptions • 90 average in class; same absence policy as above. Note: If a student reaches level 5 on the discipline ladder, he/she automatically loses exemption status in all classes. Also, if a student receives 2 long forms from the same teacher, he/she loses exemption privilege in that class.

  14. Subject Area Testing Program Students are required to pass the following state tests in order to graduate: • English II multiple choice and writing • Algebra I • Biology • U.S. History

  15. Correspondence Courses Only one unit can be earned through correspondence that counts toward graduation. Approval is at the discretion of the principal, and approval will not be granted for English II, English III, English IV, Biology I, U.S. History, Algebra I, or any lab based science course.

  16. Traditional Diploma Graduation Requirements: refer to pages 28-30 of handbook • All high schools are now on a 4 x 4 schedule and by 2010-2011 all seniors will be required a total of 28 credits to graduate from Lamar County School District. • The five state subject area tests must be passed. • Exhibition of achievement (Senior Project) must be completed. • Look at other important information regarding graduation on page 29.

  17. Traditional Diploma Graduation – Continued Seniors will be limited to one block per semester of early dismissal for one of the following: • Dual enrollment • Career Directed Learning • School to Work (special services)

  18. Graduation Optionsfor Students With Disabilities • Lamar County School District students with disabilities will have three graduation options, as follows: • Students with disabilities may enroll in an academic course of study aimed at obtaining a Standard Lamar County School District High School Diploma. • Students with disabilities may obtain a Graduation Certificate of Completion as specified in the Mississippi Code 837-16-11. • Students with disabilities may enroll in an occupational course of study aimed at obtaining a Lamar County School District Occupational Diploma. The student must have an approved portfolio, containing a collection of evidence of the student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities, related to the occupational core curriculum. The primary postgraduate goal for students enrolled in the occupational course of study is competitive employment.

  19. GED Option Program Lamar County will provide a program of GED preparatory instruction as a part of the Alternative Education Program. The legislation mandates that students who are enrolled in an approved GED Program shall not be classified as dropouts and that the school district will continue to receive Minimum Program funding for the students while they are enrolled in the GED Program. Students placed in the GED Program shall not be eligible to participate in regular academic courses or other programmatic activities within the school district, including athletics, choir, band, or any other extra curricular activities except that a GED student may participate in existing job and skill development programs or in programs developed in conjunction with the GED Program and the Vocational Education Director.

  20. Student Dress Code9 – 12 • With the 2010-2011 school year comes a new dress code. • A copy of the new dress code can be downloaded from our homepage at www.lamarcountyschools.org.

  21. Disciplinary Policies and Procedures Refer to pages 34 - 38 of student handbook

  22. Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation Please refer to page 44 of the student handbook for more information

  23. Discipline Ladder Refer to pages 40 - 41 of student handbook • Fighting – 1st offense begins at Level 5 • Use, sale, possesion, or under the influence drugs and/or drug paraphenalia or counterfeit – 1st offense begins at Level 6 • Possession of weapons – 1st offense begins at Level 6 • Pornography in any form – Steps 5 - 8

  24. Discipline Guide • 1. Fighting • Level I – Pushing, shoving, wrestling, trying to throw a punch, inciting a fight • Level II – Vicious, blood, fist fight • Level III – Habitual discipline problem, previously warned, 2nd fight or more in a year • Consequences • Level I – Step 5 – 1 day suspension • Level II – Step 5 – 5 days suspension, referral to youth court • Level III – Step 6 – 6 days suspension, 9 weeks at Alternative School, referral to youth court

  25. Discipline Guide - Continued • 2.Weapons • Level I – Weapons other than a gun found on person, vehicle • Level II – Using, threatening or brandishing any weapon, possession of a gun on person or in vehicle • Consequences • Level I – Step 6 – 6 days suspension & 9 weeks at Alternative School, referral to youth court • Level II – Step 7 – 6 days suspension, expulsion and/or Alternative School, referral to youth court

  26. Discipline Guide - Continued • 3. Over the Counter Medications & Supplements • Level I – Handling, passing it to another student • Level II – Brought to school to sell, give away, trade, or consumption on campus • Consequences • Level I – Step 5 – 3 days suspension • Level II – Step 6 – 6 days suspension & 9 weeks at Alternative School

  27. Discipline Guide - Continued • 4.Alcohol & Prescription drugs • Level I – Under the influence (consumed off campus), possession • Level II – Brought to school, consumption on campus • Consequences • Level I – Step 6 – 6 days suspension & 9 weeks Alternative School, referral to youth court • Level II – Step 6 – 6 days suspension & one semester at Alternative School, referral to youth court

  28. Discipline Guide - Continued • 5. Illegal Drugs • Level I – Possession • Level II – Use, under the influence, selling, trading, giving away • Consequences • Level I – Step 6 – 6 days suspension & one semester Alternative School, referral to youth court • Level II – Step 7 – 6 days suspension & one year Alternative School or expulsion, referral to youth court

  29. Youth Court Criminal behavior if committed by a student may result in referral to Lamar County Youth Court or the appropriate Judiciary. The following is a list of offenses that may be reported: • Possession of weapons • Possession of drugs • Possession of alcohol • Possession of drug paraphernalia • Simple assault • Disorderly conduct • Abuse of a Teacher or Principal • Threatening and intimidation • Public intoxication • Unexcused absences • Malicious mischief • Cyber stalking • Vandalism • Gambling • Trespassing • Rape • Sexual battery • Bomb threats • Defacing or destroying school property • And other criminal offenses of the Mississippi Code

  30. Remember: • School Bus Transportation is a privilege! You CAN be denied bus transportation. • Fighting aboard a school bus will result in automatic expulsion from the bus for one school year. • Cameras are placed on school buses to monitor your behavior. • Only students and school officials are allowed to ride on buses. Parents or any other persons cannot board a bus. • Riding another bus from your assigned bus requires a written note from a parent or guardian to be approved by your principal. • It is against the law to pass a stopped school bus!

  31. Tobacco NOT permitted in any form

  32. Possession of Pagers, Cellular Phones, Radios, or Other Electronic Devices • In order to maintain a quiet and orderly learning environment, students are not allowed to use or have turned on any cellular phone/ mobile devices while at any Lamar County School beginning with the time of student’s arrival to any campus and the ending bell of the school day. This includes the use in hallways, restrooms, offices or any other place on campus; students may NOT take a pass out of class to use their phones. • Use is interpreted as using any cell phone/mobile device function or feature (out-going calls, in-coming calls, text messaging, camera use, game-playing, or any other use), not just the sending or receiving of calls. Cell phones/mobile devices must be turned off, not silent or vibrate, and kept out of sight. Students may store their devices in their pockets, purse, book bag, etc. OUT OF SIGHT AND TURNED OFF at all times during the school day unless deemed appropriate by the instructor. • Violation of the cell phone/mobile device policy will be referred for insubordination and the following disciplinary action will occur: • First offense: The cell phone/mobile device is confiscated and will be held until the end of the day after which time the parent/guardian will pick up the phone. The student will serve 1 day in school suspension. • Second offense: The cell phone/mobile device is confiscated and will be held until the end of the day after which time the parent/guardian will pick up the phone. The student will serve one day out of school suspension. • Third offense: The cell phone/mobile device is confiscated and will be held until the end of the day after which time the parent/guardian will pick up the phone. Three days of out of school suspension • Further offenses will result in further suspensions.

  33. Automobile/Motorized Vehicle Use • Parking lots are off limits during school hours • Students may not return to their vehicle during school.

  34. Extra Curricular Policies and Procedures (page 49) • Students must have an overall 75 or higher average and must pass 5 units of credits the previous year. • Students must earn 3 units of credit with an overall 75 average the first semester to be eligible the second semester.

  35. Who’s Who (page 49) Clubs, Class Officers and Homecoming court- During the previous semester and current year, a student cannot • Reach step 5 or above on the discipline ladder • Receive more than two office referrals

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