2017-2018 School Calendar August 8, 9 New Staff Development August 10, 11, 14 *STAFF / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS August 16 FIRST DAY of School – (Full Day) August 21 NO SCHOOL September 1 *NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT September 4 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day October 2 *NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT October 13 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 – (Grading) - End of First Quarter October 26 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 – PARENT/TEACHER CONF. October 27 NO SCHOOL November 10 *NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT November 22, 23, 24 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break December 21 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 – (Grading) December 22 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 – End of 2nd Quarter/First Semester December 25 NO SCHOOL – First Day of Winter Break January 3 First Day 2ND SEMESTER - for students January 12 *NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT January 15 NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 16 *NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT February 19 NO SCHOOL – President’s Day March 9 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 - (Grading) - End of Third Quarter March 23 NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT March 26-30 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break March 26-May 18 MAP TESTING WINDOW April 2 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break May 15 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 May 16 EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-12 - (Grading) (TENTATIVE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL) *Professional Development EARLY DISMISSAL TIMES: 11:35 AM for Grades 9-12; 12:25 PM for Grades K-5 Graduation: May 31, 2018
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2.7b Weapons (see Board policy JFCJ): Possession or use of firearms, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921; or any instrument or device defined in § 571.010, RSMo;, or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2). are prohibited on district property, Confiscation. Suspension for one calendar year or expulsion, unless modified by the Board upon recommendation by the superintendent. 2.7c Possession or use of ammunition or a component of a weapon is prohibited. Confiscation. ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion. Confiscation. days OSS or expulsion. 2.8 Profane remarks and/or open, defiant attitude toward a staff member. This would also include gestures. 1) Parental conference. 2) 5 school days OSS. 10 school days OSS. Recommend to superintendent for 90 school days OSS or possible expulsion. Recommend expulsion. 3.0 Group C 3.1 Arson: Setting or attempting to set a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion on district property. 10-180 school days OSS and possible expulsion. Restitution for damages. Restitution and recommend expulsion. 3.3 False Alarms (see also "Threats or Verbal Assault"): Intentional setting off of fire alarm; communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening or disturbing people, disrupting the educational environment or causing the evacuation or closure of district property. 5 school days OSS and restitution to school for fees. 10-180 school days OSS. Expulsion. 180
3.3 Graffiti: Displaying writing, painting, carving, or etching pornography on any object. Conference with administrator and student. May be given up to 1-3 school days ISS. 3 school days OSS. Up to 5 school days OSS. Recommend to superintendent for 90 school days OSS. 3.4 Incendiary Devices or Fireworks: Possessing, displaying or using matches, lighters or other devices used to start fires unless required as part of an educational exercise and supervised by district staff; possessing or using fireworks. Confiscation. Warning, principal/student conference, detention, or ISS. Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, detention, ISS, or 1-10 days OSS suspension. 3.5 Theft: Stealing or misappropriation of district or personal property (regardless of intent to return) without permission; knowing possession of stolen property. Return or restitution to the victim, conference with parents. 3 school days OSS. 5 school days OSS, possible removal from class and full restitution. 10 school days OSS, possible removal from class and full restitution. Recommend to superintendent for 90 school days OSS, possible removal from class and full restitution. 3.6 Unauthorized Entry: Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office, locker, or other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility through any entrance. ASD, ISS or school days OSS. 1-180 school days OSS or expulsion. 180
3.7 Vandalism (see Board policy ECA): Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the district, staff or students. Full financial restitution by the pupil to include all labor and material and possible suspension up to 180 school days or expulsion (administrative discretion to include possible suspension and expulsion based on severity of act). 4.0 Group D 4.1 Cafeteria Misconduct: any type of object, or failure to put trash and trays in the proper place in the cafeteria. 1 day ASD and lunchroom duty. 8 weeks lunchroom duty and assigned table. 5 school days OSS and assigned table. Recommend to superintendent for 90 school days OSS. 4.2 Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech (see Board policy AC if illegal harassment or discrimination is involved): Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person that is in violation of district policy or is otherwise rude, vulgar, defiant, considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law. Left to the discretion of teacher and/or principal. Parents may be contacted. ASD or 1-3 school days ISS depending on severity. 3-5 school days ISS. 10 school days OSS. Principal's discretion and possible removal from class. Recommend to superintendent for up to 180 school days OSS.
4.3 Electronic Devices and Other Nuisance Items, Use at School: CD players, cassette players, radios, MP3 players, electronic games or personal cameras, cell phones, beepers, pagers or any other types of two-way communication devices are not to be used during the course of the school day (7:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.). Laser lights are not to be brought to school. Confiscation at administrator's discretion. Confiscation. A parent or guardian must pick up item. 1-3 school days of ISS. Confiscation. A parent or guardian must pick up item. school days of ISS. Confiscation. A parent or guardian must pick up item. 10 school days as written. 4.4 Prohibits the Use of Electronic Devices for the Purpose of Taking Pictures/Videos within Locker Rooms/Restrooms Confiscation. Notification to parents/guardians, SRO Officer and superintendent. 10 school days of OSS. 4.5 Failure to complete assignments per semester. 1 day ASD assigned for the third assignment missed. 2 school days ASD assigned for the fourth assignment missed. 1 day ISS for the fifth assignment missed. Parent conference. 1-3 school days ISS, other action at administrator's discretion. 4.6 Failure to prepare for class. 1 day ASD. 2 school days ASD. 1 school day ISS. 4.7 Vehicle Misuse: Students are expected to use all acceptable courtesies and safe driving practices on and around district property. Building principal shall establish rules and procedures necessary for the safe operation and parking of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles on district property. All student motor vehicles parked on Loss of driving privileges for 9 weeks. Loss of driving privileges for rest of school year (at principal's discretion).
school property must be registered with the school. Students are not to move or be in automobiles/vehicles during the school day without permission from school officials. 4.8 Use of audio or visual recording equipment in violation of Board policy KKB. Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, detention, or ISS. Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, ISS, or 1-10 days OSS. 4.9 Failure to care for or return district property. Loss of, failure to return, or damage to district property including, but not limited to, books, computers, calculators, uniforms, sporting and instructional equipment. Principal/Student conference, detention and/or in-school suspension. Restitution, detention or suspension. Restitution, detention or suspension. 5.0 Group E 5.1 Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion or Other Disciplinary Consequences: Violating the conditions of a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary consequence including, but not limited to, participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity or being on or near district property or the location where a district activity is held. See the section of this regulation titled, "Conditions of Suspension, 1-180 school days OSS or expulsion. In determining whether to suspend or expel a student, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student's presence within 1,000 feet of the school is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the school's discipline policy. Report to law 1-180 school days OSS or expulsion. Report to law enforcement for trespassing if expelled for being within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension.
Expulsion or Other Disciplinary Consequences." enforcement for trespassing if expelled for being within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension. 5.2 Failure to report to detention. 2 detentions. 1 school day ISS. 1 school day OSS 5.3 Skipping class: Unauthorized absence from classes. 1 school day ISS. 2 school days ISS. 3 school days ISS. 5.4 Tardiness to class or school: Late arrival to school or arriving late to class or being absent from the first period class. Third late arrival to class or school, 1 ASD per class period (third late arrival may be any combination of tardies/ absences to Hour 1). Fourth late arrival to class or school, 2 ASDs per class period (fourth late arrival may be any combination of tardies/ absences to Hour 1). Fifth late arrival to class, 1 day of ISS (fifth late arrival may be any combination of tardies/absences to Hour 1). Sixth late arrival to class, 2 school days of ISS; loss of parking privileges for up to 90 school days, as determined by administrator's discretion; seventh late arrival, 3 school days of ISS; eighth late arrival, 4 school days of ISS. (Should student reach 10 school days ISS limit, OSS will be imposed of level of infraction.) Removal from extracurricular activities. 5.5 Truancy (see Board policy JED): Leaving school grounds or authorized areas without permission; excessive absences, even with the consent of parents/ guardians. 1 school day ISS. Juvenile office may be contacted. Loss of driving privileges for 4 weeks. Juvenile office will be contacted. 3 school days ISS. Loss of driving privileges for 9 weeks. 5 school days ISS. Juvenile office will be contacted. Forfeit driving privilege for that year. Removal from extracurricular activities. 5.6 Unauthorized areas, being in without permission. 1 day ASD, at the principal's discretion. Will be considered disruptive conduct (see 4.2 above). Will be considered disruptive conduct (see 4.2 above). Will be considered disruptive conduct (see 4.2 above).
6.0 Group F 6.1 Academic Dishonesty/ Cheating: Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person's work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics. Zero on assignment, parents notified, 1 school day of ISS. 3 school days ISS, removal from class with a grade of F. 6.2 Dress code violation. Change to appropriate clothes. Parent notified. Change to appropriate clothes and 1 day of ISS. Change to appropriate clothes and 3 school days ISS. 3 school days OSS. 6.3 Failure to follow locker policy. 1 school day ISS. 3 school days ISS. 5 school days ISS. 6.4 Forgery/Tampering with school records. Parent/Teacher administrative conference. 2 school days ISS. Same as first, plus 5 school days ISS. Recommend to superintendent for 90 school days OSS. Recommend to superintendent for 90 school days OSS. 6.5 Public display of affection: Kissing and embracing. Warning by teacher or administrator and mis-conduct filed. Parent conference. 1 school day ISS. 1 school day OSS. 3 school days OSS. 6.6 Sexual Activity: Consensual acts of sex or consensual simulations of sex including, but not limited to, intercourse or oral or manual stimulation. Principal/Student conference, detention, ISS, or 1-180 days OSS. Detention, ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion. 6.7 Sexting and/or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar or Violent Material: Students Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, detention, or ISS. Confiscation. Detention, ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion.
8.2 Sending unsolicited junk mail, "for profit" messages, chain letters. Suspension of computer privileges for up to 90 school days. Suspension of computer privileges for up to 90 school days. Suspension of computer privileges for the balance of the high school career. 9.0 Group I – Network Security 9.1 Attempting to gain, or gaining unauthorized access to remote systems. Discretion of the classroom teacher and principal and may result in removal from class for 90 school days. May include financial restitution to the injured parties to the limit allowable by law. Loss of computer privileges for 180 school days. May include financial restitution to the injured parties to the limit allowable by law. 9.2 Decryption of system passwords. Suspension of computer privileges for 90 school days. May include financial restitution to the injured parties to the limit allowable by law. Loss of computer privileges for 180 school days. May include financial restitution to the injured parties to the limit allowable by law. 9.3 Copying system files or copyrighted materials. Discretion of the classroom teacher and principal and may result in removal from the class for 90 school days. May include financial restitution to the limit allowable by law for the violation of site license restrictions. Loss of computer privileges for 180 school days. May include financial restitution to the limit allowable by law for the violation of site license restrictions. 9.4 Customizing of stations. Treated as disruptive conduct (see 4.2 above). Student may be responsible for financial restitution to the extent allowable by law. Student will be responsible for financial restitution to the extent allowable by law.
9.5 Using outside disks or installing programs not provided by the district (without teacher consent). Treated as disruptive conduct (see 4.2 above). Student may be responsible for financial restitution to the extent allowable by law. Student will be responsible for financial restitution to the extent allowable by law. 9.6 Creating a website that is materially and substantially disruptive to the educational climate. 3-5 school days of ISS. 1-180 school days OSS. 10.0 BUS OFFENSES – HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY WILL BE IN ADDITION TO BUS POLICIES 10.1 Disrespect to bus driver. Failure to follow directions (rules, seating, reprimands, etc.) See 4.2. Warning and may be suspended up to 5 school days off bus depending upon severity. May be suspended up to 10 school days off bus. Recommend 90 school days off bus. 10.2 Foul language. See 4.2. May be suspended up to 10 school days off bus depending upon severity. May be suspended up to 20 school days off bus. Recommend 90 school days off bus. 10.3 Fighting, pushing or shoving. See 2.3. 3 school days OSS. 5 school days OSS. 10 school days OSS. Recommend 90 school days OSS. 10.4 Throwing objects on or out of bus. Warning and may be suspended up to 5 school days off bus. May be suspended up to 10 school days off bus. Recommend 90 school days off bus. 10.5 Hanging any part of body out of bus. Warning and may be suspended up to 5 school days off bus. May be suspended up to 10 school days off bus. Recommend 90 school days off bus. 10.6 Smoking. See 1.5. 3 school days OSS, confiscation of prohibited product. 5 school days OSS, confiscation of prohibited product. 10 school days OSS, of prohibited product. 90 school days, OSS, of prohibited product. 10.7 Eating, drinking or littering. Warning and may be suspended up to 5 school days off bus. May be suspended up to 10 school days off bus. Recommend 90 school days off bus. 10.8 Vandalism (bus). (See 3.6. Full financial restitution by the pupil to include all labor and