McCormickMiddleSchoolCHIEFS

Parent/StudentHandbook

2018-2019

“EndlessPossibilities”

6979Highway28South

MCCORMICK,SOUTHCAROLINA29835

TEL864-443-2243 FAX864-443-3298

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StatementofNondiscrimination

McCormickSchoolDistrictdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,religion,color,nationalorigin,immigrantstatusorEnglish-speakingstatus,disability,maritalorparentalstatus,orsex,inprovidingeducationoraccesstobenefitsofeducationalservices,activitiesandprogramsinaccordancewithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964asamended,TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972:Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamendedandTitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.Thefollowinghavebeendesignatedtocoordinatecompliancewiththeselegalrequirementsandmaybecontactedatthedistrictofficeforadditionalinformationand/orcomplianceissues.

Contact:McCormickCountySchoolDistrict

821NorthMineStreetMcCormick,SC29835(864)852-2435

Preface

Thematerialcoveredwithinthisstudenthandbookisonemethodofcommunicationtostudentsandparentsregardinggeneraldistrictandschool

information,rulesandprocedures.Anyinformationcontainedinthisstudenthandbookissubjecttounilateral

revisionoreliminationfromtimetotime.DistrictPolicyoverridesstudenthandbook.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information

MCSD Board of Trustees, Vision and Mission Statement……..………………………………………...…………....4

Administrative Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………...5

Telephone Listing……………………………………………………………………………………………………...5

MMS Teaching Staff………………………………………………………………………………………………......6

Section I Attendance…………………………………………………………………………………………….…....7

Section II Academic Requirements………………………………………………………………………………...13

Section III Student Rights and Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………...15

Section IV Health and Emergency Information…………………………………………………………………..19

Section V Student Expectation and Conduct...…………………………………………………………………....24

Section VI Athletic and School Representation …………………………………………….………………….....46

Section VII Parent Involvement …………………………………..……………………………………………….48

Section VIII Media and Technology...……………………………………………………………………………..51

Section IX Fees…………………………….………………………………………………………………………...55

Section X Cafeteria Information…………………..……………………………………………………………….56

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Superintendent of McCormick County School District

Mrs. Betty Bagley

School Board of Trustees

Chair, Mr. Bernard Moss (mossb@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Vice Chairman, Ms. Verteema Chiles (chilesv@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Secretary, Ms. Heather McNally (mcnallyh@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Mr. Albert Bell (bella@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Mrs. Karen Beckner (becknerk@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Mrs. Christine Lee (leec@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Mr. Frank Puckett (puckettf@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

Board Meetings

Regularly scheduled meetings of the McCormick County School District Board of Trustees are held the second Monday of each month at the K-12 Educational Complex, unless otherwise noted, which is located at 6977, 6979 and 6981 Highway 28 South, McCormick, SC 29835

McCormick County School District

Vision Statement Inspiring, challenging, and preparing our students for tomorrow’s global opportunities.

Mission Statement

The mission of the McCormick County School

is to provide a quality education for every student.

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MCCORMICKMIDDLESCHOOLADMINISTRATIVESTAFFPrincipal

Mrs.GenaK.Wideman(widemang@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

AssistantPrincipalMr.TomWilliamson(williamsont@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

SchoolCounselorDr.VelmaWilliams(williamsv@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

InstructionalCoachMrs.ToyeWillis(willist@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

AdministrativeOfficeManagerMs.JeanFreeman(freemanj@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

StudentInformationSystemDataSpecialistMrs.JoyBell-Turman(bellj@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

SchoolResourceOfficer(SRO)DeputyWillieCallaham(callahamw@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

PARENTCOORDINATOR

Mrs.CatherineCallaham(callahamc@mccormick.k12.sc.us

AthleticDirector

Mr.RickySalliewhite(salliewhiter@mccormick.k12.sc.us)

TELEPHONE LISTING

MainOffice:(864)443-2243

Fax:(864)443-3298

AthleticOffice:(864)443-0179

Parenting/VolunteerOffice:(864)443-0160

SchoolImprovementCouncilChairOffice:(864)443-0160

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McCormickMiddleSchoolFaculty&StaffSIXTH(6th)GRADE

English-LanguageArts

Mrs.NakishaDurant,SocialStudiesandScience

durantn@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Mrs.VickiHuffman,Mathematicshuffmanv@mccormick.k12.sc.us

SEVENTH(7th)GRADEMs.TeresaLewis,Mathematicslewist@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Mrs.RebeccaHoneycuttEnglish-LanguageArts

honeycuttr@mccormick.k12.sc.us

SEVENTH(7th)andEIGHTH(8th)GRADEMrs.SheleanaMatthews,Sciencematthewss@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Mr.ThomasSchneider,SocialStudiesschneidert@mccormick.k12.sc.us

EIGHTH(8th)GRADEMs.ShelondaHouston,English-LanguageArts

houstons@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Mr.NolanGoss,Mathematicsgossn@mccormick.k12.sc.us

SPECIALSERVICESMrs.JanRushton

rushtonj@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Ms.MelissaReidreidm@mccormick.k12.sc.us

PHYSICALEDUCATIONMr.JimmyHughes

hughesj@mccormick.k12.sc.us

AmyWilkersonwilkersona@mccormick.k12.sc.us

RELATEDARTS

Ms.KrystyNunley,Artnunleyk@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Mr.JosephWilson,Band

wilsonj@mccormick.k12.sc.usKEYBOARDING/COMPUTERAPPLICATIONS

Ms.RebeccaJamesjamesr@mccormick.k12.sc.us

Mrs.KatinaDansby,ComputerLabdansbyk@mccormick.k12.sc.us

IN-SCHOOLSUSPENSION(ISS)DebbieBryant

bryantd@mccormick.k12.sc.us

McCORMICK MIDDLE “CHIEFTAIN PRIDE”

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Section I Attendance

Student Absences and Excuses Policy JH

Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructureforallowingandexcusingstudentabsences.

Theboardbelievesthatattendanceisakeyfactorinstudentachievement.Anyabsencefromschoolrepresentsaneducationallosstothestudent.However,theboardrecognizesthatsomeabsencesareunavoidable.

Anystudentwhomissesschoolmustpresentawrittenexcusesignedbyhis/herparent(s)/legalguardian(s).Avalidexcusewillcontainthedateoftheabsenceandthereasonfortheabsence.Ifastudentbringsafalse(orforged)excuse,he/shewillbereferredtotheadministrationforappropriateaction.Theschoolprincipalorhis/herdesigneewillreviewtheexcuseforeachstudent'sabsenceandclassifytheabsenceaslawfulorunlawfulinaccordancewiththeguidelinessetforthbelow.Theprincipalreservestherighttorequestadoctor'sexcuseifastudenthasalong-termillness.Ifastudentfailstobringavalidexcusetoschoolwithintwodaysofhis/herreturntoschool,he/shewillautomaticallyreceiveanunlawfulabsence.

Thispolicyappliestoallgradelevelsfromkindergartenthroughgrade12.Thepolicyalsopertainstoindividualclassesorportionsoftheschoolday.Aparent(s)/legalguardian(s)shouldconsiderthiswhenschedulingmedical,dentalorotherappointmentsforhis/herchild.

Astudentwillbeconsideredlawfullyabsentinthefollowingcircumstances:

•thestudentisillandhis/herattendanceinschoolwouldendangerhis/herhealthorthehealthofothers

•thereisadeathorseriousillnessinthestudent'simmediatefamily

•thestudentisobservingarecognizedreligiousholidayofhis/herfaith

•thestudentmustappearincourtorhasanappointmentwithalegalofficerandprovideswrittenverification

•thestudenthasreceivedpriorapprovalbytheprincipalorhis/herdesigneetoparticipateinaschool-relatedactivity •thestudenthasamedicalordentalappointment

•thestudenthasapprovedcollegevisitswithadministrativeapproval

•thestudentencountersunusualcircumstancesasdeterminedbytheprincipal.Wheneverpossible,thestudentmustobtainapprovalinadvancefromtheprincipalforsuchabsences.

Astudentwillbeconsideredunlawfullyabsentinthefollowingcircumstances:

•thestudentisabsentfromschoolwithouttheknowledgeofhis/herparent(s)/legalguardian(s)

•thestudentisabsentwithoutacceptablecausewiththeknowledgeofhis/herparent(s)/legalguardian(s)

Absencesduetosuspensionwillnotbecountedasunlawfulabsencefortruancypurposes.

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Tardies

Theschoolconsidersstudentsarrivingaftertheappointedbeginningtimetobelate.Studentsarrivingafterthebeginningofclassmaynotenterwithoutanadmittanceslipfromtheoffice.

Approvalordisapprovalofabsences

Inorderforastudentinkindergartenthrougheighthgradetoreceivecredit,he/shemustattendschoolfor170days.Theboardoritsdesigneewillapproveordisapproveanystudent'sabsenceinexcessof10daysforgradesKthrougheight,whetherlawful,unlawfuloracombinationthereof.

Toreceivecreditforahighschoolcourse,astudentmustattendschool42daysfora45-daysemestercourse,84daysfora90-dayyearcourseand170daysfora180-daycourse.Theboardoritsdesigneewillapproveordisapproveanystudent'sabsenceinexcessofthreedayspersemesterorsixdaysperyearforgradesninethroughtwelve,whetherlawful,unlawfuloracombinationthereof.InordertoreceiveoneCarnegieUnitofcredit,astudentingrades9through12mustbeinattendanceatleast120hoursperunit,regardlessofthenumberofdaysmissed.Studentswhoseabsencesareapprovedwillbeallowedtomake-upanyworkmissedinordertosatisfythe120-hourrequirement.

Theprincipalorhis/herdesigneewillberesponsibleforimplementingandexpeditingthehomeboundprogramforstudentsexperiencingaprolongedillnessorinjuryrequiringthemtobeabsentfromschool.

Make-upwork

AstudentwillbeallowedtomakeupworkmissedduringlawfulabsencesfromschoolaslongasTHESTUDENTmakesappropriatearrangementswiththeteacher(s)withintwodaysafterreturningtoschool.Theteacher(s)willnotifythestudentofareasonabletimeinwhichtheworkmustbecompleted.

Appealsprocessfordenialofcoursecredit

Superintendentlevel

Ifastudenthasbeendeniedcoursecreditduetoattendanceregulations,theparent(s)/legalguardian(s)orstudent(age18oremancipated)maymakeanappealtothesuperintendent.Anysuchappealmustbemadetothesuperintendentinwritingwithin10calendardaysofthedatethestudentisadvisedthathe/shefailedtoreceivecoursecredit.Thewrittenappealshouldprovidesomeexplanationastowhythestudentfailedtomeettheattendancerequirement.

Theappealwillbeconductedasaninformalhearing.Theattendanceofficer,parent(s)/legalguardian(s)andstudentmaybepresent.Theymayaddressthesuperintendentandpresentanysupportingdocumentationregardingthestudent'sattendancerecord.Within10calendardaysofthehearing,thesuperintendentwillrenderadecisionregardingtheappealandreporthis/herdecisioninwritingtotheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)andtheschool.

Boardlevel

Afterfollowingtheaboveprocedure,theparent(s)/legalguardian(s)orstudent(18oremancipated)maypetitiontheboardtoreviewthesuperintendent'sdecision.Thepetitionforboardreviewmustbemadeinwritingtothesuperintendentwithin10calendardaysafterreceiptofthesuperintendent'swrittendecision.Thesuperintendentwill,atthenextregularlyscheduledboardmeeting,presenttherequest,togetherwithcopiesofalldocumentspresentedatthehearingbeforethesuperintendent,totheboard.Theboardwillnotifytheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)/studentwithin10calendardayswhetherornotitwillreviewthematter.Ifahearingisconducted,itwillbeconductedinformallyas

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determinedbytheboard.

Truancy

Definitions

•Truant

Achild,ages6to17,meetsthedefinitionofatruantwhenthechildhasthreeconsecutiveunlawfulabsencesoratotaloffiveunlawfulabsences.

•Habitualtruant

A"habitual"truantisachild,ages12to17years,whofailstocomplywiththeinterventionplandevelopedbytheschool,thechildandtheparent(s)/legalguardian(s),andwhoaccumulatestwoormoreadditionalunlawfulabsences.

•Chronictruant

A"chronic"truantisachild,ages12to17years,whohasbeenthroughtheschoolinterventionprocess,hasreachedthelevelofa"habitual"truant,hasbeenreferredtofamilycourtandplacedonanordertoattendschool,andcontinuestoaccumulateunlawfulabsences.

•Interventionplans

Onceastudentisdeterminedtobetruant,orafterthreeconsecutiveunlawfulabsencesoratotaloffiveunlawfulabsencesoccur,theattendanceofficerwillattempttoidentifythereasonsforthestudent'scontinuedabsenceanddevelopaplaninconjunctionwiththestudentandparent(s)/legalguardian(s)toimprovefutureattendance.Theattendanceofficerwilldevelopawritteninterventionplan.

Theplanforimprovingstudentattendancewillinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing.

•designationofapersontoleadtheinterventionteam

•reasonsfortheunlawfulabsences

•actionstobetakenbytheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)andstudenttoresolvethecauseofunlawfulabsences

•documentationofreferralstoappropriateserviceprovidersand,ifapplicable,alternativeschoolandcommunity-basedproviders

•actionstobetakenbyinterventionteammembers

•actionstobetakenintheeventunlawfulabsencescontinue

•signatureofparent(s)/legalguardian(s)orevidencethatattemptsweremadetoinvolveparent(s)/legalguardian(s)

•documentationofinvolvementofteammembers

•guidelinesformakingrevisionstotheplan

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Referralsandjudicialintervention

Astudent,ages6to17years,willnotbereferredtothefamilycourttobeplacedonanordertoattendschoolpriortothewritteninterventionplanningbeingcompletedwiththeparent(s)/legalguardian(s)bytheschool.Shouldtheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)refusetocooperatewiththeinterventionplantoremedytheattendanceproblem,thedistrictmayreferthestudenttofamilycourtinaccordancewithS.C.CodeAnn.§59-65-50(1990)andfileareportagainsttheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)withthedepartmentofsocialservicesincompliancewithS.C.CodeAnn.§20-7-490(2)(c)(Supp.2002).

Iftheinterventionplanisnotsuccessfulandfurtherinquirybyschoolofficialsfailstocausethetruantstudentand/orparent(s)/legalguardian(s)tocomplywiththewritteninterventionplan,orifthestudentand/orparent(s)/legalguardian(s)refusestoparticipateininterventionandthestudentaccumulatestwoormoreadditionalunlawfulabsences,thestudentwillbeconsideredan"habitual"truant.Thereafter,theschoolattendanceofficermayreferthestudenttofamilycourtfortruancy.Eachreferralmustincludeacopyoftheplanandspecifyanycorrectiveactionregardingthestudentand/ortheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)thatthedistrictrecommendsthatthecourtadopt,aswellasanyotheravailableprogramsoralternativesidentifiedbythedistrict.TheinterventionplanmustbeattachedtothepetitiontotheFamilyCourtandservedonthestudentandtheparent(s)/legalguardian(s).

Petitionforcontemptofcourt

Onceaschoolattendanceorderhasbeenissuedbythefamilycourtandthestudentcontinuestoaccumulateunlawfulabsences,thestudentwillbeconsideredtobea"chronic"truantandthedistrictmayreferthecasebacktofamilycourt.Theschoolanddistrictmustexhaustallreasonablealternativespriortopetitioningthefamilycourttoholdthestudentand/ortheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)incontemptofcourt.Anypetitionforcontemptofcourtmustincludeawrittenreportindicatingthecorrectiveactionsthatwereattemptedbythedistrictandwhatgraduatedsanctionsoralternativestoincarcerationareavailabletothecourtinthecommunity.Thedistrictmustincludeinthewrittenreportitsrecommendationtothecourtshouldthestudentand/orparent(s)/legalguardian(s)befoundincontemptofcourt.

Transferofplans

IfastudenttransferstoanotherpublicschoolinSouthCarolina,his/herinterventionplanmustbeforwardedtothereceivingschool.Schoolofficialswillcontacttheparent(s)/legalguardian(s)andlocalteammemberstoreviewtheplanandreviseasappropriate.Courtorderedplansmaybeamendedthroughapplicationtothecourt.

Admission

Astudentseekingenrollmentinthedistrictforthefirsttimemustmeetallacademic,age,immunization,tuitionandothereligibilityprerequisitesforadmissionassetforthinSouthCarolinalaw,boardpolicyandadministrativeregulations.Studentsandtheirparentsshouldcontacttheschoolofficeforadmissionrequirements.

Generally,allpersonsoflegallydefinedandmandatedschoolagewhoresideinthedistrictandwhohavepresentedrequiredcertificatesofimmunizationmayattendthepublicschools.

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MedicalHomeboundInstruction

Medicalhomeboundinstructionisaservicethatisavailableforstudentswhocannotattendschoolforamedicalreasonevenwiththeaidoftransportation.APhysicianmustcertifythatthestudenthassuchamedicalconditionbutmaybenefitfrominstruction,andmustfilloutthemedicalhomeboundformthattheschooldistrictprovides.Theschooldistrictthendecideswhethertoapprovethestudentformedicalhomeboundservices.Theschooldistrictwillconsidertheseverityofthestudent’sillnessorinjury,thelengthoftimethatthestudentwillbeoutofschool,theimpactthatalongperiodawayfromschoolwillhaveonthestudent’sacademicsuccess,andwhetherthestudent’shealthneedscanbemetatschool

LeavingSchoolbeforeLastScheduledDay

Thestudentmustsubmitawrittenrequestfromparentstotheschooladministratorthreedaysbeforeleaving.

Studentsneedtobeclearedthroughtheadministrationbeforetheymakearrangementswiththeteachers.Atthistime,theywillreceiveacheckoutsheetandwrittenconfirmation.

Testsandfinalexamsarenottobegivenearly,unlessclearedthroughadministration.

Thegrademaybereducedifthestudentfailstobeinattendancetotakethefinalexam(thegradeisnotreducedbecauseoftheabsence,butbecauseofthestudent’sfailuretocompletethefinalexam).

Nostudentistobegivenanincompletegradethelasttermunlesscircumstancesaresouniquethatitcanbehandlednootherway.Thisappliestoallstudents,notjustthosewholeaveearly.

Disclosure(exceptfordirectoryinformation)

Theschooldistricthastherighttodisclosepersonallyidentifiableinformationfromtheeducationrecordsofastudenttoappropriatepartiesinconnectionwithanemergency,ifknowledgeoftheinformationisimmediatelynecessarytoprotectthehealthorsafetyofthestudentorotherindividuals.

Theschoolwillrequireawrittenrequestorconsentfromaparentoreligiblestudentforeachactofreleaseofinformation.Blanketauthorizationforreleaseofinformationisnotpermissible.Writtenrequestsorconsentwillincludethetypesofinformationtobereleased,thepurpose(s)forthedisclosure,thepartiesorclassofpartiestowhomthedisclosuremaybemade,thedatesignedandthesignatureoftheparentoreligiblestudent.

Thedistrictwillnotrequirepriorconsentfordisclosurewhenstateandfederalofficialsrequesttheinformationasauthorizedbystatutesorregulationsimplementingstatutes.

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TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActOffice ParentsandeligiblestudentshavetherighttofilewrittencomplaintsconcerningallegedviolationsoftheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct.Writtencomplaintsshouldbesenttothefollowingaddress:

TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActOfficeDepartmentofEducation

330IndependenceAvenue,S.W.Washington,DC20201

Thisofficehastheresponsibilityforinvestigating,processing,andreviewingallegedviolations.Thisofficewillreferappropriatecasestoareviewboardforadjudication.

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Section II Academic Requirements

AwardsandHonors

HonorRoll

StudentswhoreceiveallA’sforanineweekgradingperiodwillbenamedtothe“Ahonorroll”forthegradingperiodinwhichallA’swerereceived.StudentswhoearnallA’sandB’sineveryclassforanineweekgradingperiodwillbenamedtothe“A-Bhonorroll”forthegradingperiodinwhichallA’s&B’swerereceived.Studentswiththehighestacademicaveragearerecognizedatanawardsceremony.

GradingScalefortheDistrict

A90-100

B80-89

C70-79

D60-69

FBelow60

Homework

Teachersassignhomeworktoprovidestudentsanopportunitytopracticeindependentlywhathasbeenpresentedinclass,toimprovethelearningprocesses,toaidinthemasteryofskillsandtocreateandstimulateinterest.Whateverthetask,theexperienceisintendedtobecomplimentarytotheclassroomprocess.Studentsareexpectedtocompleteallhomeworkassignments.Allhomeworkassignedwillbegivenfeedback.

ReportCards

Theschoolyearisdividedintofourgradingperiods.Thesetermslastfor45days.Duringtheyear,studentswillreceivefourreportcardsandfourinterimreports.Ifthereisagradeletterdropfromonenineweekstoanother,parentscanexpecttobenotified.

PROMOTIONANDRETENTIONPOLICY

ParentswillbenotifiedofpossibleretentionforstudentsinOctoberandMarchforsemestercoursesandinFebruaryforyearlycourses.Twoformalletterswillbesentfromtheteacherrequiringparentsignature.Itistheteacher’sresponsibilitytoensuresigneddocumentationarereturned

StudentEducationRecords

Theinformationcontainedbelowwillserveasthedistrict’sannualnoticetoparentsofminorsandeligiblestudents(if18orolder)oftheirrights,thelocationanddistrictofficialresponsibleforeducationrecords.ThedistrictwillalsoprovidenoticetoparentsofminorstudentswhohaveaprimaryorhomelanguageotherthanEnglish.

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GeneralProvisions

Astudent’s“educationrecords”arethoserecordsdirectlyrelatedtoastudentandmaintainedbytheschooldistrictorapartyactingfortheschooldistrict.

“Parent”referstoaparent,alegalguardian,apersonactingasaparent,asurrogateappointedinaccordancewithlawsregulatingprogramsfordisabledstudentsorastudentwhois18yearsofageorover,orastudentwhoisattendinganinstitutionofpost-secondaryeducationonafulltimebasis.

Wheneverastudentis18orisattendinganinstitutionofpost-secondaryeducation,therightsaccordedtoandtheconsentrequiredoftheparentofthestudentwillthereafteronlybeaccordedtoandrequiredoftheeligiblestudentunlesstheschooldistricthasreceivednoticethatacourthasawardedlegalguardianshipbeyondtheageofmajority.Theschoolwilldocumentsuchnotice.

Inmaintainingstudentrecords,theschoolswillfollowapplicablestateandfederalregulations.

ReleaseofSchoolRecords

FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyActSection438oftheGeneralEducationActasamended

AccordingtotheFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct,theparentoreligiblestudenthasarightto:1. Review,receiveaninterpretationof,andacopy(forafee)ofthestudent’seducationrecords.2. Requesttheamendmentofthestudent’seducationrecordstoensurethattheyarenotinaccurate,

misleading,orotherwiseinviolationofthestudent’sprivacyorotherrights.3. Consenttodisclosuresofpersonallyidentifiableinformationcontainedinthestudent’seducation

recordsexcepttotheextentthattheActandtheregulationsinthispartauthorizedisclosurewithoutconsent.

4. FilewiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationacomplaintunder#99.64concerningallegedfailuresbytheagencyorinstitutiontocomplywithrequirementsoftheactandthepart.

5.Obtainacopyofthepolicyadoptedunder#99.64.

Thedistrictcannotreleaseschoolrecordstoanypersonoragency(employer,governmentagency,etc.)withoutthewrittenconsentofastudent’sparent.Ifthestudentis18yearsofage,he/shemaysignforthereleaseofhis/herrecords.

Thedistrictwillreleaseschoolrecords,withoutpriorwrittenconsentofparentoreligiblestudent,toofficialsofothereducationalinstitutionsinwhichthestudentseeksorintendstoenroll.Theschoolwillnotifythestudent’sparentofthetransferonlyifhe/shehasrequestedthisexceptiontothedistrict’spolicy.

ParentsandeligiblestudentshavetherighttofilewrittencomplaintsconcerningallegedviolationsoftheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct.Writtencomplaintsshouldbesenttothefollowingaddress.

FamilyPolicyComplianceOfficeU.S.DepartmentofEducation400MarylandAvenue,S.W.Washington,DC20202-4605

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Section III Student Rights And Responsibilities

Policy JI

Theboardbelievesthatanimportantpartofeachstudent’seducationistherighttomakedecisionsandtheresponsibilitytoaccepttheresultsofthesechoices.Thefollowinghasbeenadoptedbytheboardwithrespecttostudent’srightsandresponsibilities.

Rights

• toattendschoolandclassesregularly

• totakepartinallschoolactivitiesonanequalbasisregardlessofrace,sex,color,religion,ornationalorigin

• toestablishandparticipateinstudentgovernmentactivities

• toaddresstheboardoftrusteesonthesametermsasanycitizen

• toexploreideasandfeelfreetoexpressvariouspointsofview

• tocreateschoolpublicationstoexpressopinionsandoffersuggestions

• toreceivecounselingoneducational,social,andothertypesofservices

Studentshavetherighttodueprocessofthelawwithrespecttosuspension,expulsion,andunreasonablesearchesandseizures.Theyalsohavetheprivilegeofappealingadministrativedecisionsthattheybelievehavedeprivedthemoftheirrights.

Responsibilities

• tomakethemostoftheopportunitiesofferedatschool

• tobeawareoftheschool’srulesandregulations

• tomakeconstructivecontributionstoschool

• toreportfairlythecircumstancesofschoolrelatedissues

• torespectothers’pointsofview

• torefrainfromlibelandobscenityandtoobservereasonablerulesforresponsiblejournalism

• tocontributetothemaintenanceofalearningenvironmentandtoshowduerespecttootherpersonsandproperty

Studentshavetherighttodueprocessofthelawwithrespecttosuspension,expulsion,andunreasonablesearchesandseizures.Theyalsohavetheprivilegeofappealingadministrativedecisionsthattheybelievehavedeprivedthemoftheirrights.

Thedistrictwillaccordallstudentsprivilegesandrightswithoutregardtorace,religion,sex,creed,disability,nationalorigin,orimmigrantstatusorEnglish-speakingstatus.

Adopted6/26/00;Revised8/30/04

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Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructureformaintainingasafe,positiveenvironmentforstudentsandstaffthatisfreefromharassment,intimidationorbullying.

Theboardprohibitsactsofharassment,intimidationorbullyingofastudentbystudents,staffandthirdparties that interfere with or disrupt a student’s ability to learn and the school’s responsibility toeducateitsstudentsinasafeandorderlyenvironmentwhetherinaclassroom,onschoolpremises,onaschoolbusorotherschool-relatedvehicle,atanofficialschoolbusstop,ataschool-sponsoredactivityor eventwhether or not it is held on school premises, or at another programor functionwhere theschoolisresponsibleforthestudent.

For purposes of this policy, harassment, intimidation or bullying is defined as a gesture, electroniccommunication,orawritten,verbal,physicalorsexualact reasonablyperceivedtohavetheeffectofeitherofthefollowing:

• Harmingastudentphysicaloremotionallyordamagingastudent’sproperty,orplacingastudentinreasonablefearofpersonalharmorpropertydamage

• Insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in, orsubstantialinterferencewith,theorderlyoperationoftheschool

Anystudentwhofeelshe/shehasbeensubjectedtoharassment,intimidationorbullyingisencouragedtofileacomplaintinaccordancewithproceduresestablishedbythesuperintendent.Complaintswillbeinvestigated promptly, thoroughly and confidentially. All school employees are required to reportallegedviolationofthispolicytotheprincipalorhis/herdesignee. Reportsbystudentsoremployeesmaybemadeanonymously.

Thedistrictprohibits retaliationorreprisal inany formagainstastudentoremployeewhohas filedacomplaintorreportofharassment,intimidationorbullying.Thedistrictalsoprohibitsanypersonfromfalselyaccusinganotherasameansofharassment,intimidationorbullying.

The board expects students to conduct themselves in an orderly, courteous, dignified and respectfulmanner. Students and employees have a responsibility to know and respect the policies, rules andregulationsof theschoolanddistrict. Anystudentoremployeewho is foundtohaveengaged in theprohibited actions as outlined in this policywill be subject to disciplinary action, up to and includingexpulsion inthecaseofastudentorterminationinthecaseofanemployee. Individualsmayalsobereferred to law enforcement officials. The district will take all other appropriate steps to correct orrectifythesituation.

Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers and staffmembers should be aware that thedistrictmaytakedisciplinaryactionsforconductinitiatedand/orcreatedoff-campusinvolvingtheinappropriateuseoftheInternetorweb-basedresourcesifsuchconductposesathreatorsubstantiallyinterfereswithordisruptstheworkanddisciplineoftheschools,includingdisciplineforstudentharassmentandbullying.

Thesuperintendentwillberesponsible forensuringnoticeof thispolicy isprovidedtostudents,staff,parents/legal guardians, volunteers and members of the community including its applicability to allareasoftheschoolenvironmentasoutlinedinthispolicy.

Thesuperintendentwillalsoensurethataprocess isestablishedfordiscussingthedistrictpolicywithstudents.

Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying Code JICFAA

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MCCORMICKCOUNTYSCHOOLDISTRICTRULESFORRIDINGTHESCHOOLBUS

Aschoolbusisnotaplayground.Thesamebehaviorexpectedintheclassroommustalsobemaintainedonthebus.Studentsmustcooperatewiththedriver.Belowaretherulesthatareexpectedtobefollowedbyallstudentstoensureasafetriponthebus.Failuretofollowtheserulescouldresultinbusprivilegesbeingdenied.• Studentswillbe atthe busstopwhen thebus arrives.The buswillwait for onlya shortperiod

oftimeiftheweatherisextremelycoldorrainy.• Studentswhocrosstheroadwhenloadingorunloadingthebusneedtocross infrontofthebus.

Theywillgetnoclosertothebusthantheextendedcrossinggate.• Students will move quickly and quietly, without crowding or pushing, when loading or

unloadingthebus.• Studentswillsitintheirassignedseatfacingforwardatalltimeswiththeirbelongings(bookbags,

books,gymbags,bandinstruments,etc.)intheirlaps.• Studentswillsitwiththeirlegsandfeetinsidetheseatarea,notintheaisles.• Studentswillstayintheirassignedseatuntilthebushasstoppedandthedriverhasopenedthe

door.• Studentswillalwaysbeseatedwhenthebusismoving.• Studentswillnotstickarmsorheadoutofwindow.• Studentswillnotwaveorshouttopeopleoutsidethebus.• NOsmoking,eatingand/ordrinkingonthebus.• Studentswillnotthrowobjectsonthebusoroutthebuswindow.• Studentswillberequiredtopayforanydamagetothebusseats.• Studentsarenevertotamperwithanyoftheemergencydoors.• Studentsareexpectedtoremainreasonablyquietonthebus.• NO TALKINGATRAILROADCROSSINGS!• Studentsarenottousefoullanguageand/orobscenegestures.• Studentsaretokeephandsandfeettothemselves.• Studentswhofightonthebusaresubjecttoarrestbylawenforcementofficers.• Studentsaretorespectandobeythedriver.

*Learnyourbusnumberanddriver’sname–bothmorningandafternoon.

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MCCORMICKCOUNTYSCHOOLDISTRICTGUIDELINESFORBUSMISCONDUCT

GRADES5-12FirstOffenseA warning will be given to the student and a copy of the bus misconduct form will be sent toparent(s)advisingthemofthemisconductandfortheirsignature.This formistobereturnedtotheschool. If the offense is of a nature, which, in the judgment of school officials, warrants asuspension from riding the school bus, up to five (5) days suspension may be given. This mayinclude such offenses as fighting, cursing, hitting or harassing other students or disrespect to thedriver.SecondOffenseThestudentwillbesuspended fromridingthebus foraperiodofno lessthantwo(2)days,butnotmore than five (5) days. Ifa student has already been suspended once, the suspensionwill be atleastthree(3)daysoruptoten(10)days.Acopyofthemisconductformwillbesenttotheparent(s)and a conference will be requested with the student, parent(s) and school official(s) before busprivileges may be restored. A phone conferencemaybeheld inplaceofapersonalconference ifcircumstancesnecessitate.ThirdOffenseThestudentwillbesuspendedfromridingthebus foraperiodofnot lessthanfive(5)days,butnotmorethanten(10)days.Attheendofthisperiod,anotherconferencewillberequestedadvisingthestudentandparent(s)thatfurthermisconductmayresultindenialofbusprivileges.FourthOffenseThestudentwillbesuspendedfromridingthebusforaperiodofnotlessthanten(10)days.Attheend of thisperiod, another conference will be requested to advise the student and parent(s) thatfurthermisconductmayresultindenialofbusprivilegesfortheremainderoftheschoolyear.FifthOffenseIf a student persists in uncontrollable conduct while riding a bus after the fourth offense, he/sheWILLbesuspendedoffthebusfortheremainderoftheschoolyear. Insuchcases,allcircumstanceswillbethoroughlyreviewedbyschoolofficialsbeforeactionistaken.Offensessuchasfighting,carryingweaponsorexplosivesonthebus,vandalism,throwingobjectsonthebus,openingemergencydoororwindowswhilebusisinmotion,andpersistinginuncontrollableconductmayresultinsuspensionfromridingthebusevenifastudenthasnothadawarning.Theactingadministratorwilldeterminetheperiodofsuspensionfromridingthebus.Anybusmisconductcouldresultnotonlyinsuspensionfromridingthebusbutalsosuspensionorexpulsionfromschool

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Section IV Health & Emergency Information

Communicable/InfectiousDiseases

Intheeventofaninfectiousdiseaseoutbreak,parentsmayreceiveinformationviatheschoolnurseat(864)443-2292,theschoolmessengerat(864)852-0055,thelocalEMSat(864)852-2811or911,theMcCormickCountyHealthDepartmentat(864)852-2511,orthroughthemedia.Thefollowingwebsitesofferadditionalinformation:http://www.pandemicflu.gov,http://www.redcross.org,http://www.mccormickcountyemergencyservices.org,andhttp://www.scdhec.gov/panflu

Thedistrictwillnotautomaticallyexcludestudentswithaseriouscommunicablediseasefromschoolattendance.Whenachildhasaphysicalconditionthatwouldinterferewithhis/herabilitytolearnorwouldexposeotherstudentstoinfection,thesuperintendent,afterconsultationwithappropriateauthorities,willmakethedecisionregardingattendance.

Stateregulationsrequirethatthesuperintendent,schoolnurseorotherhealthprofessionalthatreceivesnoticeofaminor’sHIVinfectionmustkeeptheinformationstrictlyconfidential.Theinformationshouldonlyberevealedtopublicschoolpersonnelwhohaveabonafideneedtoknow.Violationoftheconfidentialityrequirementsisaviolationofstatelaw.

ImmunizationsInordertoenrollinschool,astudentmustbefullyimmunizedagainstcertaindiseasesormustpresentacertificateorstatementthat,formedicalorreligiousreasons,thestudentshouldnotbeimmunized.Proofofimmunizationmaybepersonalrecordsfromalicensedphysicianorpublichealthclinic.TheschoolmayexcludeanystudentnotincompliancewithSouthCarolinastatutesandrulesrelatedtoimmunizationuntilsuchtimeashe/shehasmetimmunizationrequirements.

AdditionalHealthServicesTheLion’sCluboffersvisionandhearingscreeningsannuallytostudentsasrecommendedbytheschoolnurse.HealthPromotionsSpecialistoffersdentalservicesbyadentalhygienistforstudentswhoseparentssignfortheservices.TheMcCormickFamilyPracticeprovidesahealthcliniconcampustwohalf(1/2)daysaweekforstudentsandstaffinneedofmedicalassistance.Parentsmustgivepermissiontobeserved.

WhentoKeepYourChildatHomePleasekeepyourchildathomefromschoolifhe/shehasoneoftheconditionsorillnesseslistedbelow.Calltheschooltoletthemknowwhyyourchildisabsent.ChickenPox/Varicella-Childrenwithchickenpoxmayreturntoschoolwithaparentnoteonceallblistersaredried/scabbedover.Diarrhea–Keepyourchildathomeifhe/shehashadthreeormoreloosestoolsin24hoursorstoolswithbloodormucus,unlessyourchildisknowntohavediarrheaforanon-contagiouscondition.Yourchildmayreturntoschoolwithaparentnotewhenthediarrheahasstopped.Fever–Keepyourchildhomeforfeverof101degreesorhigherbymouth,100degreesorhigheriftakenunderthearm.Yourchildcanreturntoschoolwithaparentnotewhenthefeverisgone.FeverwithRashorBehaviorChange–Takeyourchildtoadoctororclinicforafeverifshe/healsohasa

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rashorchangeinbehavior.Amedicalnoteisrequiredtoreturntoschool.GermanMeasles/Rubella/3-Day-Measles–Keepyourchildoutofschooluntilsevendaysafterthestartoftherash.Amedicalnoteisrequiredtoreturntoschool.HeadLice–Childrenwithheadliceshouldbesenthomeattheendoftheschoolday.Theycanreturnwithaparentnoteaftertheirfirsttreatmentwithaschool-approvedliceremovalproduct.HepatitisA/YellowJaundice–Keepchildrenwithhepatitisoutofschooluntilsevendaysafterthestartofthejaundice.Amedicalnoteisrequiredtoreturntoschool.Impetigo–Ifyourchildhashoney-coloredcrustysoresthatcannotbecovered,he/sheshouldremainoutofschooluntil24hoursafterstartingtreatment.Yourchildmayreturntoschoolwithaparentnote.Measles/RedMeasles/10-Day-Measles–Childrenwithmeaslescanreturntoschoolwithamedicalnotefourdaysaftertherashbegins,iftheyfeelwellenoughtoparticipateinschoolactivities.Mumps–Childrenwithmumpscanreturntoschoolwithamedicalnoteninedaysafterthebeginningoftheswelling.Pink-Eye/Conjunctivitis–Childrenwhoseeyesareredorpink,andwhohaveeyepainandreddenedeyelids,andwhiteoryelloweyedischargeoreyelidsmattedaftersleepmayhavePurulentConjunctivitis.Theyshouldnotbeinschooluntiltheyhavebeenexaminedandtreated.Amedicalnoteisrequiredtoreturntoschool.Childrenwithpinkeyeswhohaveacleardrainageandnofever,eyepainoreyelidrednessdonothavetobekeptoutofschool.Rash–Takeyourchildtoadoctorifshe/hehasarashwithfeverorbehaviorchange.Amedicalnoteisrequiredtoreturntoschool.Ringworm–Childrenwithringwormofthescalpmustremainoutofschooluntiltheyhavebeguntreatmentwithaprescriptionoralantifungalmedication.Itisrecommendedthatyourchilduseseleniumsulfideshampootohelpdecreasethespreadofringworminfection.Yourchildmayreturntoschoolwithamedicalnote.Childrenwithringwormofthebodymayreturntoschoolwithaparentnoteoncetheyhavebegunoralortopicalantifungaltreatmentoriftheaffectedareacanbecoveredbyclothing.TheremaybeadditionalrestrictionsforchildrenparticipatinginPEandsportsactivities.Scabies–Childrenwithscabiesshouldbeoutofschooluntiltreatment/medicationhasbeenapplied.Amedicalnoteisrequiredtoreturntoschool.Shingles–Keepchildrenhomewhohaveshingleslesions/sores/blistersthatcannotbecovered.Yourchildmayreturntoschoolwithaparentnote.StrepThroat/StreptococcalPharyngitis–Yourchildwith“strepthroat”canreturntoschoolwithamedicalnote24hoursafterstartingantibiotictreatmentifshe/hehasnofever.WhoopingCough/Pertussis–Childrenwithwhoppingcoughcanreturntoschoolwithamedicalnoteaftercompletingfivedaysofappropriateantibiotics.

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ServicesAvailabletoStudentswithSpecialHealthCareNeeds

ParentNotice(IHPs,504,IDEA,Homebound):RequiredByS.C.CodeAnn.Section59-63-90(Supp.2005)

Manyhealthcareservicescanbeprovidedforstudentstokeepthematschoolwheretheycanlearnandparticipatewithotherstudents.Ourgoalistoprovideinformationtoparentsandlegalguardiansaboutsomeoftheservicesandprogramsavailableforaddressingthehealthcareneedsofstudentsduringtheschooldaytohelpstudentssucceedinschool.Itisimportantthatthenecessaryhealthcareinformationissharedwiththeappropriatepeople—suchasteachersondutyduringrecess,busdrivers,andcafeteriaemployees—tomakesurethatthestudents’needsaremetthroughouttheschoolday.

IndividualHealthCarePlansorIndividualHealthPlans(IHPs)

IndividualhealthcareplansarealsocalledindividualhealthplansorIHPs.SchoolnurseswhoareregisterednurseswriteIHPstoguidehowastudent’shealthcareneedswillbemetwhileatschool.Thenurseworkswiththestudent,thestudent’sparentsorlegalguardians,thestudent’shealthcareprovider,andotherschoolstafftowritetheplan.IHPsarewrittenforstudentswhohavespecialhealthcareneedsthatmustbemetbyschoolstaffduringtheschoolday.IHPsarealsowrittenforstudentswhohavebeenapprovedbytheschooldistricttoself-medicateorself-monitor.TolearnmoreaboutIHPs,talkwithyourchild’sschoolnurse.

Medicine at School

ImportantInformationaboutMedicationsintheSchoolSetting

1. Whenpossible,medicationsshouldbegivenbeforeorafterschoolbytheparent/guardian.

2. InitialdosesofmedicationthatachildhasnevertakenbeforeshouldNOTbegivenatschool.

3. AwrittenprescriptionisREQUIREDformedications,INCLUDINGOVER-THE-COUNTERMEDICATIONS,tobegiveninourschools.The“PermissionforSchoolAdministrationofMedication”form,whensignedbyanauthorizedprescriber,mayserveasthewrittenprescription.Stampedsignatureswillnotbeaccepted.

4. Aparent’s’/guardian’swrittenconsentisalsorequired.Stampedsignatureswillnotbeaccepted.

5. Aseparateformmustbecompletedforeachmedication.

6. Spaceformedicationstorageintheschoolsettingislimited;thereforetotheextentpossiblemedicationquantitiestobestoredatschoolshouldbelimited.

a. Controlledsubstancesmustbelimitedtonomorethana31-daysupply.

b. Ifitisnecessarytostoreanover-the-countermedicationatschool,smallcontainersofthemedicationshouldbepurchasedandprovidedtotheschool.

7. Prescriptionsormedicalordersforover-the-countermedication:

a. shouldbeforspecificconditionsthatachildisknowntoexperience(e.g.menstrualcramps,headachenotduetoinjury,painduetosicklecell),

b. shouldbeamedicationthattheprescribinghealthcarepractitionerhasdeemedappropriatebasedonthechild’smedicalhistory,and

c. shouldlistthegenericnameofthemedicationifuseofagenericproductispermitted.

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8. Prescriptionsormedicalordersmustberenewed,ataminimum,atthebeginningofeachschoolyear.

9. Schoolsmaydeclinetoadministercertainmedicationsifdeemedinappropriatefortheschoolsetting.Inthatevent,theparentandthehealthcarepractitionerwillbenotified.

10. Medicationstoreduceafever,definedasabodytemperatureelevation,willonlybeadministeredatschoolwhenprescribedaspartofanemergencyresponseforstudentswithcertainchronichealthconditions.

11. Medicationsthatmakestudentsdrowsyandunabletoparticipateineducationalactivitiesmaynotbeappropriateforschooladministration.

12. Aresponsibleadultshoulddeliverthemedicineandpermissionformtotheschool.Themedicinemustbeintheoriginalpharmacylabeledcontaineror,inthecaseofover-the-countermedications,inthemanufacturer’scontainerwiththemanufacturer’slabelintact.Parents/guardiansshouldattachalabelwiththestudent’snametoover-the-countermedications;thenamelabelmustnotcoverthemedicationmanufacturer’slabel.

AdditionalNotesonMedicationatSchool

1. StudentsareNEVERallowedtohavemedications,prescribedorover-the-counter,including,butnotlimitedto,ontheirperson,bookbag,lockerorvehiclewhileonschoolgrounds.

2. StudentsareNOTallowedtotransportmedications,prescribedorover-the-counter.ONLYparents,guardiansoraresponsibledesigneeareallowedtobringmedicationstoschool.

3. Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedtoaspirin,Tylenol,allergymedications,inhaler.

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Emergency Drills FireDrillsSchoolswillconductfiredrillsatleastonceeachmonthwithoutnotice.Thestaffwillfullycooperatetocarryoutthislegalrequirementandwilltrainstudentsinpromptandorderlyevacuation.TornadoDrillsandOtherNaturalDisastersThedistrictwilldevelopaplantoprovidefortheprotectionofstudentsintheeventofanydisasterthatmaythreatentheschoolcommunity.Eachschoolwillconductatleastoneemergencydrillwithinthefirstmonthofschooltoensuresafetyagainstsuchdisasters.EmergencySchoolClosingInformationIncaseofhazardousoremergencyconditions,thesuperintendentmayalterdistrictandtransportationschedulesasareappropriatetotheparticularcondition.Suchalterationsincludeclosureofallschools,closureofselectedschoolsorgradelevels,delayedopeningsofschoolsandearlydismissalofstudents.InclementWeather

PlanA:Closed

PlanB:Students,TeachersandStaffoperateonatwo-hourdelayfromnormalreportingtime*

PlanC:Studentstwo-hourdelay,teachersandstafffollowregularschedule

*TwohourdelayforFacultyandStaffmeanstwohourslaterthanyouwouldnormallyarrive,forexample:Ifyourregularreporttimeis7:30a.m.youwouldarriveat9:30a.m.

RadioandTelevisionStationsthatwouldannounceourschoolclosingsareasfollows:

RadioStations: TVStations

WBBQ104.3FM WJBFChannel6

WJMZ107.3FM WSPAChannel7

WPRW107.7FM WRDWChannel12

WKSP96.3FM WAGTChannel26

WSCZ96.7FM WYFFChannel4

WWISChannel10

Thedistrictschoolmessengersystemwillcallandthedistrictwebsitewww.mccormick.k12.sc.uswillalsoannouncetheschoolclosinganddelayinformation.

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Section V

Student Expectations And Conduct AUTHORITYOFTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEES

TheMcCormickSchoolDistrictBoardofTrusteesmayauthorizeorordertheexpulsion,suspension,ortransferofanystudentforacommissionofanycrime,grossimmorality,grossmisbehavior,persistentdisobedience,orforviolationofwrittenrulesandregulationsestablishedbytheboardoftrusteesorstateboardofeducation.Theboardmayalsoauthorizeorordertheexpulsion,suspension,ortransferofanystudentwhenthepresenceofthestudentisdetrimentaltothebestinterestoftheschool.WhenastudentcommitsanoffensethatisalsoaviolationoftheSouthCarolinaCodeofLaws,theappropriatelawenforcementauthoritieswillbenotified(59-63-210;59-63-240CodeofLawsofS.C.,1976).

ADMINISTRATIVEDISCRETION

TheMcCormickSchoolDistrictStudentDisciplineCodeisnotexhaustive,andtheadministrationmaytakeotherappropriatedisciplinaryactionwhennecessary.Administratorsarealsogiventheauthoritytodealwithbehaviorsnotcoveredbythecode.

PARENTALRESPONSIBILITY

Althoughtheboardoftrusteeshasestablishedadisciplinecode,studentsareexpectedtocometoschoolwithacertainstandardofbehavior.Standardssuchasfollowingandobeyingrules,beingrespectfultoothersandtheirproperty,andtakingresponsibilityforhisorherownbehaviorshouldbeaddressedathome.

DECISIONPROCESS

Thebuildingadministratorswillmakedecisionsregardingdisciplineinfractionsafterconsideringallfactsandcircumstancesofaparticularmatter.Ifastudentreceivesin-schoolsuspension(ISS)orout-of-schoolsuspension(OSS),aparentwillbenotifiedandanadministrativeconferencemayberequired.

In-SchoolSuspension: TheassignmentofstudentstoIn-SchoolSuspensions(ISS)isreservedfortheadministration.

Thedurationofastudent’stimeinISSisdeterminedbythereferringadministrator.ThereisnotaminimumamountoftimethatastudentmayserveISS,howeverifastudentisassignedISSonnumerousoccasions,anotherconsequencewillresulttobetterassistindeterringinappropriateconduct.Studentswilltakepartinaninterventionconferencepriortoreturningtotheirregularclasses.

Out-of-SchoolSuspension:TheadministrationhastheauthoritytoissuestudentsOutofSchoolSuspension(OSS).StudentsareissuedOSSforanexcessiveamountofleveloneinfractionsorleveltwoand/orlevelthreeinfractions.TheamountofOSStimeimposediscontingentupontheseverityoftheinfractionand/orthedisciplinaryhistoryofastudent.

REFERRALTOALTERNATIVESCHOOLTheadministrationreservestheauthoritytorecommendstudentstoanalternativesetting.

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UseofMetalDetectors

MCSDSchoolsareauthorizedtheusehand-heldorwalk-throughmetaldetectorstocheckastudent’spersonorpersonaleffectsasfollows:1. Schoolofficialsmayconductmetaldetectorchecksofgroupsof individuals if thechecksare

doneinaminimallyintrusive,non-discriminatorymanner(e.g.,onallstudentsinarandomlyselectedclass;oneverythirdindividualenteringanathleticevent).Metaldetectorchecksofgroups of individuals may not be used to single out a particular individual or category ofindividuals.

2. Ifaschoolofficialhasreasonablesuspiciontobelievethataparticularstudentisinpossessionof an illegal or unauthorizedmetal-containing object or weapon, he or shemay conduct ametaldetectorcheckofthestudent’spersonandpersonaleffectsinaccordancewithprecisewritteninstructionsonsearchprocedures.

3. Astudent’sfailuretopermitametaldetectorcheckasprovidedinthispolicywouldbeconsideredgroundsfordisciplinaryactionincludingpossiblesuspension.

SearchandSeizurePolicy

PolicyJIHStudentInterrogations,SearchesandArrest

StudentsareentitledtotheguaranteesoftheFourthAmendment,andtheyaresubjecttoreasonablesearchesandseizures.Schoolofficialsareempoweredtoconductreasonablesearchesofaparticularstudentandschoolpropertywhenthereisareasonablesuspiciontobelievethatthestudentmaybeinpossessionofdrugs,weapons,alcohol,orothermaterialsinviolationofschoolpolicyorstatelaw.SchoolPropertyStudentlockers,desks,andothersuchpropertyareownedbytheMcCormickCountySchoolDistrict.Theschoolexercisesexclusivecontroloverschoolpropertyandastudentshouldhavenoexpectationofprivacyregardingitemsplacedinschoolpropertywhichissubjecttosearchatanytimebyschoolofficials.Dogstrainedtodiscoverdrugsorothercontrabandmaybeusedtosniffobjectssuchasbags,lockersorautomobiles,withoutindividualsuspicion. ThePersonAccordingtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtdecisionofNewJerseyv.T.L.O.,astudentmaybesearchediftherearereasonablegroundsforsuspectingthatthesearchwillturnupevidencethatthestudenthasviolatedeitherthelawortherulesoftheschool.Aparticularstudent’seffectsalsoaresubjecttobeingsearchedbyschoolofficialsandaresubjecttothesamerule.Effectsmayincludeautomobileslocatedonschoolproperty.

AdministrativeSearchesSearchesofgroupsofstudentsandtheireffectsaredesignedtopreventtheoccurrenceofadangerousevent(i.e.,aweapononschoolgrounds)andtopreserveanatmosphereconducivetoeducation.Suchasearchispermissibleaslongastheproceduresarereasonableandnotoverlyintrusive.Theadministrativesearchmustbedirectedtowardsawholegroupbasedonrandomformulaandconductedaccordingtoastructuredprotocol.Examplesofsuchadministrativesearchesare1)allstudentspassingthroughastandingmetaldetectortoenterschoolproperty,2)randomlyselectedstudentspassingthroughstandingmetaldetectorsuponenteringschoolproperty,3)randomlyconductedclassroomsearchesofstudentsandtheireffectsbyhand-heldmetaldetectors.Thescopeofthesearchmustbe‘reasonablyrelatedtotheobjectivesofthesearchandnotexcessivelyintrusiveinthelightoftheageandsexofthestudentandthenatureoftheinfraction.

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StudentDressCodePolicy Educationrequiresanorderly,structured,andproductiveenvironment.Appropriatestudentdresscontributestoaproductiveeducationalenvironment.Inappropriatestudentdresscanbedisruptivetotheeducationalprocess.Ourschoolhastheresponsibilityandtherighttomakedecisionsregardingstudentattire.Studentsmaynotbepermittedtoattendclassesuntilattirethatisdeemedinappropriatebytheschoolpersonneliscorrectedtomeetschoolpolicy.Tosomedegree,commonsenseanddecencywillbeafactorindeterminingwhatisconsideredappropriateattire.StudentsshouldbeawarethatinappropriatedressisaviolationoftheCodeofStudentConductofMcCormickCountyPublicSchools.Dresscodeincludes,butisnotlimitedtothefollowing:

1. Shoes:Studentsmustwearshoesatalltimes(NObedroomshoes,houseshoes,orflipflopsallowed).Lace-upshoesmustbeproperlytied.Allshoesmusthaveeitheranenclosedbackorastraparoundthebackoftheankle.Anexceptionwillbemadeifaphysicianprescribestheshoesandsendsastatementtotheadministrationverifyingalegitimateneedforthestudenttowearspecialshoesinorderforthestudenttobeabletoattendschool

2. Hats:Studentsarenotpermittedtowearordisplayhats,caps,headbands,sweatbands,bandanas,do-rags,oranyheadcoveringsatschool.Ifanyoftheseitemsareworntoschool,thenthestudentistoplacetheiteminhis/herlockerbeforegoingtoclass.Suchattireshouldremaininthelockeruntilafterschool.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultintheitemsbeingconfiscatedbyaschoolemployee.

3. AppropriateCovering:Studentsaretowearclothingthatappropriatelycoverstheirbody.

Clothingshouldfullycoverthetorsofromnecktothreeinchesabovethekneeinsuchawaythatthemidriffisfullycoveredandnocleavageandnoundergarmentsareexposed.

4. Shirts/Shorts:Allshorts,skirts,anddressescanbenoshorterthan3inchesabovetheknee

whenstandingupright.Thisincludeshi-lowhemdresses(longerinback,shorterinfront).

5. Straps/TankTops:Allshirtsneedtohavesleeves/strapsthatareatleast3incheswide.

6. NoSagging:Pantsaretobewornatorabovethewaistline.Studentsarenotpermittedtowear"sagging"pantsatschool.

7. BeltsRequired:Abeltmustbewornwithallslacksandjeans(withbeltloops).

8. Jeggings/Tights:StudentsmaynotweartightfittingclothingsuchasLycra/spandexpants,skirts,

shorts,ortopsiftheclothingisnotcoveredbyattirethatconformstotheschooldresscode.(refertonumber4)

9. NoHolesinPants:Studentsmaynotwearanypants,includingjeans,slacks,orsweatpants,

withrips,tears,orholes,evenwithtightsorothergarmentsunderthem.Allrips,tears,andholesmustbeproperlypatchedand/orsewnclosed.

10. NoSunglasses:Studentsmaynotwearsunglassesatschool.Anexceptionwillbemadeifa

physicianprescribesthesunglassesandsendsastatementtotheadministrationverifyingalegitimateneedforthestudenttowearsunglassesinorderforthestudenttobeabletoattendschool.

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11. OffensiveClothing:Studentsmaynotwearordisplayclothing,jewelry,oranyotheritemthatcontainswords,phrases,pictures,and/orsymbolsconsideredtobedisrespectful,offensive,abusive,obscene,profane,orotherwisedisruptiveand/ornon-conducivetotheeducationalenvironment.

12. IllegalPromotion:Studentsmaynotwearordisplayclothing,jewelry,oranyotheritemthatpromotesillegalactivitiesorbehaviorcontrarytoschool,district,civil,state,orfederalpolicies,rules,regulations,statutes,and/orlaws.

13. AppropriateJewelry:StudentsmaynotwearANYspikedjewelry,includingbracelets,watches,

necklaces,collars,rings,orearrings

ExamplesofInappropriateClothing:

1. Shortskirtsandshorts-SkirtsandShortscannotbeshorterthan3inches(IDlength)abovethekneestandingupright

2. Leggings,jeggings,opaquetights,andtightworkoutclothingarenotconsideredappropriatepants

3. Pantswithholeswithoutsewnpatches

4. Pajamasorpajama-stylepants

5. See-throughgarments,tanktops,low-cutblousesorshirts(frontorback),topswithspaghettistraps,topswithoutappropriateshoulderstraps

6. Clothingwhichexposesundergarmentsorthemidriffwhenthearmsareraised

7. Clothingwhichexpressesorimpliesprofaneorobscenelanguage

8. Clothingwhichdepictsalcoholicbeverages,drugs,andtobaccoproducts

9. Anyitemthat“migrates”onitsown,orthathastobepulledup,tuggeddown,stretched,or

otherwiseadjustedinordertocoverthebody.

10. Slacksorjeanswithoutabelt.

11. Jewelrywithspikes,includingbracelets,necklaces,rings,andearrings.

ConsequencesforDressCodeViolationare,butarenotlimitedto:

1. AdministrativeConference/CalltoParent/Guardianand2. ISSuntilthedresscodeissueisrectifiedor3. OSSforHabitualOffendersor4. ReferraltoREALAcademy

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RulesRegardingCellPhones/PagingDevices/OtherCommunicationDevices

PolicyJICJIssued6/09Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructureforstudentpossession/useofcommunicationdevicesinschool.

1. Cellulartelephones,pagingdevicesandothercommunicationdevicesarenottobeusedorvisibleintheschoolbuildingduringtheregular,academicschoolday. Communicationsdevicesshouldnotbevisibleduringtheschoolday.Thisincludesbutnotlimitedtohangingoutofapocket,checkingtimeonthedevice,takingpictures,showingpictures.CommunicationsdevicesmustbeturnedOFF.Settingthecommunicationdeviceonvibrateisconsideredaviolationofthispolicy.

2. Cellulartelephones,pagingdevicesandothercommunicationdevicesAREallowedafterschoolduringextracurricularactivitiesandonschoolbusestransportingstudentstoandfromextracurricularactivities.However,thereareexceptions.(E.g.Ifthebusdriverdoesnotallowcommunicationdevicesonthebus,thedevicemaynotbeused).

3. Theschoolprincipalreservestherighttofurtherlimitand/orconfiscatethesedevicesiftheuseofthesedevicesiscausingadisruptiontotheschool.

Violationsofthepolicyincludes,butarenotlimitedto:

1. Firstoffense–confiscatedeviceandreturnofthedevice.2. Secondoffense-confiscatedeviceandretainuntilparentretrievesfromadministration.3. Thirdoffense-confiscatedeviceandretainuntiltheendoftheschoolyear.4. Anycellphonepicturetakingortextmessagingthatresultsinstudentscheatingorwhichcauses

majordisruptionswillresultinthedevicebeingconfiscateduntilthelastdayoftheschoolyearandadditionaldisciplineattheprincipal'sdiscretion.

PleaseNote:Althoughthedistrictwilltakeappropriatestepstosafeguardallcellulartelephonesandpagingdevicesthatareconfiscated,thedistrictwillnotberesponsibleforlost,stolenordamageddevices.Rules Regarding Radios, IPODS, Headsets, Ear Buds, Laser Pointers and any other Non-educational Electronic Device Radios,IPODS,headsets,earbuds,laserpointersandanyotherelectronicdeviceswillnotbeallowedintheschool.Studentsarenottohaveheadsetsontheirheadsoraroundtheirnecks.Studentswhoareallowed to listen to electronic deviceswhile traveling to school on the bus (at individual bus driver'sprerogative)orwhoarepartofanathleticteamandwillbetravelingtoanawaysiteforagameshouldplacethesedevices insidebackpacksandoutofsightbeforeenteringthebuilding. Laserpointerswillnot be allowed on school buses or in the school building and will be confiscated and held for anindefiniteperiodoftime.

PleaseNote:Shouldanyoftheaboveitems,whicharebroughttoschool,becomelostorstolen,schoolpersonnelwillNOTbeabletoinvestigateorsearchfortheseitems,whichaccordingtoschoolrulesshouldnotbeatschool.

Studentsmayonlyuseearbuds/earphoneforacademicpurposeswhengivenpermissionbytheteacher.

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IntegrityAnystudentwhoengages,orattemptstoengage,inplagiarismorfalsificationshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Thefollowingactionsarespecificallyprohibited:

1. Cheating:Cheatingincludestheactualgivingorreceivingofanyunauthorizedaidorassistance,ortheactualgivingorreceivingofunfairadvantageofanyformofacademicwork.

2. Plagiarism:Plagiarismincludesthecopyingoflanguagestructure,idea,and/orthoughtofanotherandrepresentingitasone’sownoriginalwork.

3. Falsification:Falsificationincludestheverbalorwrittenstatementofanyuntruth.Violationsmayresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:

1. AdministrativeConference/ParentGuardianConferenceand/or2.In-SchoolSuspensionand/or3.Suspensionfromschoolandbasedondecision4.Zeroonallworkinvolved5.ReferraltoREALAcademy

ConductinCafeteria Thefollowingruleswillgoverntheconductofthestudentswhileinthecafeteria.Lunchperiodsareshort,andeveryoneshouldbeonhisorherbestbehavior.Allstudentsshallreporttothecafeteriaorcommonsareaduringlunch.1.Nooneshouldbreakinline.2.Astudentshouldnotthrowfoodordrink.3.Studentsarenottotalkloudorboisterously.4.Studentsshouldnotleavetrays,food,orotherobjectsonthetable,inthechairs,oronthefloor.5.Breakfastandlunchmustbeeateninthecafeteria/commons.Violationoftheaboverulesmayresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1.Conference-teacherondutyand/or2.Senttothebackofthelineand/or3.Cleancafeteriaand/or4.In-SchoolSuspension5.Suspensionfromschool

ConductinHalls Thefollowingruleswillapplytostudentconductinthehallsandcorridors:1. Publicdisplayofaffection(PDA)isprohibited.2. Ordermustbemaintainedinthehallsandcorridors.Therefore,loiteringinthehalls,blocking

hallways,andunsatisfactorybehaviorwillnotbetolerated.3.Hallpassesarerequiredtobeinthehall.Specifically,studentsshall:

• Movedirectlytoclass• Avoidclusteringingroupsthatimpedetrafficflow• Avoidstandinginornearhallentrances,heavytrafficareasandmediacenterarea

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• WALKontheRIGHTSIDEofthehall.• Norunning,pushing,orhorseplayingshallbeallowed.• Whenastudentisinthehallwayduringclass,DONOTDISTURBotherclasses.Disturbingother

classes include, but is not limited to, looking in classroomwindows, waving at students in aclassroom,singingortalkingloudlyinthehallways.

Failuretocomplywiththeserulesmayresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinaryactions:(notnecessarilyinthisorder)1.AdministrativeConference/Parent/GuardianConferenceand/or 2.In-SchoolSuspensionor3.Suspensionfromschooland/or4.ReferraltoREALAcademy

ConductDuringSchoolAssemblies SchoolassembliesprovideopportunitiesfortheMMSfamilytocometogethertolistentomotivationalspeakers,toacknowledgeaccomplishments,gainknowledgeandsometimesjusthaveagoodtimetogether.ManytimesparentsandotherguestareinvitedtoattendMMSassemblies.Therefore,studentsareexpectedtobeontheirbestbehavior.Thefollowingruleswillgoverntheconductofthestudentswhileentering,leavingandduringassemblies:

• Studentsaretowalkquietlytotheassemblywiththeirteacher.• Afterarriving,exceptforpeprallies,studentsareexpectedtositwiththeirclass.• Followteacherdirectivesastowhereyouaretosit.• Studentsaretositupstraight.Avoidleaningoneachother/layingonbleachersorputtingheads

down• Nopublicdisplayofaffection.(PDA)• Studentsarenottotalkwhenothersarespeaking.• Unlessinviteddownfromthestands,studentsarenottocomeontothegymfloor.

Violationoftheaboveruleswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1.Conference–administrator/teacheronduty 2.Removalfromtheassemblyand/or3.In-SchoolSuspensionor 4.Suspensionfromschool

MorningProcedures

1. Studentsmayenterthebuildingat7:30A.M.2. Allstudentsmustreporttothegymnasiumuponenteringthebuilding.Studentsarenot

allowedtolingerinthehallways.3. FREEBreakfastwillbeservedtoallstudentsfrom7:45am–8:15am.4. Studentswillremaininthecafeteriaandleavewiththeirhomeroom/firstblockteacher.5. Allstudentsshouldarrivetoschoolbefore8:00am.Anystudentarrivingafter8:00amwillbe

consideredtardy.

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Food Regulations No food items are to be consumed in the academic area or hallways except at the individual teachers’ discretion. No open containers of food or drink may be carried beyond the cafeteria/commons area. Students may bring lunches from home.

1. No food items are to be delivered during the school day. (Staff will refuse to receive food items during the school day)

2. No food items can be brought from home and sold or given to other students.

Violations may result in one or all of the following: 1. Parent/GuardianConference 2. AdministrativeConference 3. In-SchoolSuspension 4. Out-of-SchoolSuspension 5. ReferraltoREALAcademy

Forfurtherinformationaboutschoolmealsgoto:http://www.fns.usda.gov/

Non-InstructionalItems Non-essential,non-educationalitemsarenotallowedatschoolduringtheregularschoolhours.Studentsarenotallowedtobringthefollowing:Toinclude,butnotlimitedtoballoons,balls,flowers,stuffedanimals,blankets,cameras,playingcards,andelectronicgames.

• Musicalinstrumentsarenotallowedinnon-musicclasses.Instrumentsshouldbestoredinthebandroom.

• AthleticequipmentshouldbeplacedintheAthleticOffice.AthleticEquipmentisnotallowedinclassrooms.

• (ExceptiontothisruleisValentine’sDayDeliveries).Thefrontofficewillallowdeliveries,butstudentswillnotbeallowedtopickupthedeliveriesuntilaftertheschooldayiscomplete.

Possibleconsequencesforviolation:

1. Confiscateitems2. AdministrativeConference3. ISSor4. OSSand/or5. ReferraltoREALAcademy

PleaseNote:

• Shouldanyoftheaboveitems,whicharebroughttoschool,becomelostorstolen,schoolpersonnelwillNOTinvestigateorsearchfortheseitems,whichaccordingtoschoolrulesshouldnotbeatschool.

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StudentIdentificationBadges McCormickMiddleSchoolwantstomakeeveryefforttoensurestudentsafety.StaffandvisitorsarerequiredtowearIDbadges.StudentsaretoweartheirIDbadgeatalltimesduringschoolhours.Purpose:

1. Tomaintainthesecurityoftheschoolanditsoccupants;2. Tomonitorunauthorizedentry/visitation;3. Toprotectthefaculty,staffandstudents;and4. Toprovideaccuratepictureidentification.

IfastudentforgetstheirID:

1. AnassignedstaffmemberwillissuethestudentatemporaryID.2. TemporaryID’smaybepurchasedfor$1eachday.ThestudentmustwearthetemporaryID

duringtheentireschoolday.3. Ifthestudentdoesnothave$1.00,theamountwillbeaddedtothestudent’sdebt.4. AfterthepurchaseoffivetemporaryID’s,thestudentwillbeissuedanewIDatanadditional

costof$5.5. Ifastudentloses/defaces/damagestheirIDthereplacementcostis$5.00foreachincident.

IfastudentrefusestoweartheirID,oneormoreofthefollowingviolationsmayapply:

1stoffense-warning,parentcontactand/or2ndoffense-1periodofISSandparentcontactand/or3rdoffense–fulldayOSSandparentcontactand/or4thoffense-fulldayOSSandparentcontact5thandsubsequentoffense-administratordecision

DamagedorLostTextbooks

Ifastudentlosesordamagesatextbookbelongingtothestateordistrict,thestudentmustpayareplacementfeebasedonthepriceofthetextbook.Thedistrictdoesnotissueanewbookuntilthestudentpaysforthedamagedorlostbook.Studentswithoutstandingtextbookfeesmaynotreceivereportcards.

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RELEASEOFSTUDENTSFROMSCHOOL/EARLYRELEASENostaffmemberwillexcuseanypupilfromschoolpriortotheendoftheschooldayorintoanyperson’scustodywithoutthedirectandpriorknowledgeofthebuildingprincipal,principal’sdesigneeand/orattendanceclerk.Theprincipalorprincipal’sdesigneewillauthorizeearlydismissalwiththefollowingguidelines:

• Theparent/guardianmustrequestallnon-emergencyearlydismissalsinwritingorinpersonpriortothetimeoftherequesteddismissal.

• Studentswillnotbereleasedtoanyoneotherthanthecustodialparentorguardianunlesstheperson(s)islistedonthestudent’sregistrationformintheEmergencyContactInformationSection.

• Phonecallswillnotbeaccepted.• Allstudentsmustsignoutinthefrontoffice. • Studentswillnotbereleasedafter2:45p.m.

StudentconductawayfromschoolgroundsorschoolactivitiesTheboardexpectsadministratorstotakeappropriateactionwheninformationbecomesavailableaboutstudent misconduct away from school grounds or school activities that may have a direct anddetrimentaleffecton,orseriouslythreatensthediscipline,educationalenvironment,safetyorgeneralwelfareof students, faculty, staff and/or administrators of thedistrict.Whenassessing the impact ofout-of-schoolbehavior,theadministratorshouldtakeintoconsiderationtheseriousnessoftheallegedout-of-schooloffenseandtheprotectionofstudents,faculty,staffandadministratorsfromtheeffectsofviolence,drugs,weaponsand/ordisruptions.Administrators are directed to evaluate each situation on a case-by-case basis. At a minimum,administrators,ortheirdesignees,shouldmeetwiththestudentuponhis/herarrivalatschool,givethestudentnoticeoftheconcernsbasedonthereportedout-of-schoolbehavior,andallowthestudent(s)an opportunity to present his/her side of the story. Based upon all of the circumstances, including afindingthattheallegedconductwillhaveadirectandimmediateeffectontheschoolorthreatensthediscipline, educational environment, safety or general welfare of students, faculty, staff and/oradministratorsoftheschool,theadministrationmayeitherpermitthestudenttoattendclassesasusualormaytakeappropriatedisciplinaryactionincluding,butnotlimitedto,in-schoolsuspensionorout-of-schoolsuspensioninordertoconductfurtherinvestigationintothematter.Theparents/legalguardiansofstudentswillbenotifiedofanyactiontakenbytheadministrationandofferedtheopportunityforaconferencewiththeadministration.Intheeventthestudentisincarceratedbasedonhis/herout-of-schoolconduct,theprincipalorhis/herdesigneewill notify the student that he/she is tomeetwith the administration prior to returning toschool.Attheconclusionoftheinquiriestoobtainmoreinformationonthematter,theadministratororhis/herdesigneeshould takeappropriateactionwhichmay include,but isnot limited to,oneormoreof thefollowing:

• returningthestudenttohis/hernormalclassscheduleandremovingallevidenceofsuspension• placingthestudentonprobationandallowingthestudenttoresumehis/hernormalclass

schedule• placingthestudentonprobation,allowingthestudenttocontinueclasswork,butrestrictingthe

student'sparticipationinextracurricularactivitiesand/ordesignatedschoolactivities,i.e.clubs,studyhalls,peprallies,studentgovernmentactivitiesandsoforth

• suspendingthestudent

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• recommendingexpulsionandremovalofthestudentfromregularschooland/orplacement inthedistrict'salternativeschool

• recommendingexpulsionofthestudentforeithertheremainderofthesemesteroryearThedisciplinary action takenmust be supportedby the evidence and take into full consideration theimpactofthestudent'spresenceatschoolandsafetyorgeneralwelfareofotherstudents,faculty,staffand/oradministratorsoftheschool.Note regarding specialeducation students:Administratorsmustensure thatallprocedural safeguardsaffordedtospecialeducationstudentsarealsoimplementedinsuchcircumstances.Extenuating,mitigatingoraggravatingcircumstancesTheboardconfersuponthesuperintendentorhis/herdesigneetheauthoritytoconsiderextenuating,mitigating or aggravating circumstances that may exist in a particular case of misconduct. Theadministratorshouldconsidersuchcircumstancesindeterminingthemostappropriatesanction.

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CodeofConductPolicyJICDA

Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructureforcodeofconductanddisciplineforstudents.Theboardofeducationrecognizesthatrulesofstudentconductandconsequencesforviolationsarenecessaryfortheorderlyoperationofthedistrict’sschools.Generally,itisthephilosophyofthedistricttohandleallstudentdisciplinemattersatthelowestsupervisorylevelpossibleandinthemostreasonablemannerpossible.Ultimately,thoughthesuperintendentisinchargeofensuringthatsounddisciplinarypracticesarefollowedthroughoutthedistrict.Theadministrationischargedwiththedevelopmentofappropriaterulesofstudentconductwhichwillincludegenerallistingofoffenses,requiredorrecommendeddisciplinaryactionforviolations,andthetimesandplaceswhensuchruleswillbeineffect

StudentConductPolicyJIC

Purpose:Toestablishtheboard’svisionforstudentconduct.

Theboardexpectsstudentstoconductthemselvesinanorderly,courteous,dignifiedandrespectfulmanner.Thisrequirementreferstotheiractionstowardsotherstudentsandadults,theirlanguage,theirdressandtheirmanners.Theboardbelievesself-disciplineisanimplicitinterpersonalgoalofpubliceducation.Studentshavearesponsibilitytoknowandrespectthepolicies,rulesandregulationsoftheschoolanddistrict.Violationsofsuchpolicies,rulesandregulationswillresultindisciplinaryactions.Theboarddirectstheadministrationtoestablishrulesandregulationsnecessarytocreateandpreserveconditionsessentialtoorderlyoperationoftheschools.Theboardauthorizesitsschoolauthoritiestoutilizeprobationandsuspensionandtorecommendexpulsion,ifnecessary,toenforcethispolicy(seepoliciesJKDandJKE).Formorespecificinformationonstudentconduct,theboarddirectsstudentstopolicyJICDAandthestudenthandbookintheirindividualschool.

LevelI-DisorderlyConductDisorderly conduct includes any activity engaged in by student(s) that tends to impede orderlyclassroom procedures or instructional activities, orderly operation of the school, or the frequency orseriousnessofwhichdisturbclassroomorschool.Acts of disorderly conduct may include, but are not limited to, the following: classroom tardiness,cheatingonexaminationsorclassroomassignments,lying,actinginamannersoastointerferewiththeinstructionalprocess,abusivelanguagebetweenstudents,failuretocompleteassignmentsorcarryoutdirections, use of forged notes or excuses, cutting class, tardy to school, truancy, possession oftechnologydevicesinconflictwithdistrictpolicies,orotherdisorderlyactsasdeterminedbytheboardoradministration.

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Consequencesforstudentthatviolatetherulesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

1. AdministrativeConference/Parent/GuardianNotificationand/or

2. ISSand/or3. OSSand/or4. ReferraltoREALAcademy

Level1Offensesincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Non-CompliancewithDirectionsofPrincipal,TeachersandOtherSchoolPersonnel• Cutting/SkippingClass• DisrespecttoPrincipal,Teachers,andOtherSchoolPersonnel• Violatingclassroomrules• Forgeryofparent/guardianorteachersignature• OutofArea(Studentsinunauthorizedareasatanytime.)• Confrontationthatdisruptstheschoolenvironment.• Loitering• OpenDisplaysofAffection,(including,butnotlimitedto,holdingshands,embracing,kissingor

inappropriatetouching.)• Horseplay• Refusaltocompleteassignments• Loudorunnecessarynoises• Tardytoclass/school• Gamblingorplayingcards• Horseplay

LevelII-DisruptiveConduct

Disruptiveconductincludesthoseactivitiesengagedinbystudent(s)thataredirectedagainstpersonsorpropertyandtheconsequencesofwhichtendtoendangerthehealthorsafetyofoneselforothers intheschool.Someinstancesofdisruptiveconductmayoverlapcertaincriminaloffenses,justifyingbothadministrative sanctions and court proceedings. Disorderly conduct (Level I) may be reclassified asdisruptiveconduct(LevelII)ifitoccursthreeormoretimes.

• Acts of disruptive conductmay include, but are not limited to, use of an intoxicant, fighting,vandalism (minor), stealing, threats against others, trespassing, abusive language to staff,refusal to obey school personnel or agents (such as volunteer aides or chaperones) whoseresponsibilities includesupervisionof students,possessionoruseofunauthorizedsubstances,asdefinedbylaworlocalschoolboardpolicy,illegallyoccupyingorblockinginanywayschoolproperty with the intent to deprive others of its use, unlawful assembly, disrupting lawfulassembly,inappropriateverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnature,orotherdisruptiveactsasdeterminedbytheboardoradministration.

Possible sanctions to be applied in cases of disruptive conduct may include, but are not limited to,temporary removal from class, alternative education program, in-school suspension, out-of-schoolsuspension,transfer,referraltooutsideagency,expulsion,restitutionofpropertyanddamages,whereappropriate, should be sought by local school authorities, withdrawal of privileges/exclusion fromparticipationinextracurricularactivities,othersanctionsapprovedbytheboardoradministration.

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1. AdministrativeConference/Parent/GuardianNotificationand/or

2. ISSand/or3. OSSand/or4. ReferraltoREALAcademy

Level2Offensesalsoincludeleavingschoolwithoutpermission.

StudentDemonstrations

Nostudentshall,on/noroffschoolpremises,engageinanyprotest,march,picketing,orsit-inorsimilaractivitieswhichhasitspurposethedisruptionofanylawfulfunction,mission,orprocessofMcCormickMiddleSchool.DisruptionofSchool(A) Nostudentshall,byuseofpassiveresistance,noise,threat,fear,intimidation,coercion,force,

violence,oranyotherformofconduct,intentionallycausethedisruptionofanylawfulfunction,mission,orprocessoftheMcCormickMiddleSchool.

(B) Nostudentshallengageinsuchconductasisreferredto(A)forthepurposeofcausingthedisruptionofanylawfulfunction,missionorprocessofMcCormickMiddleSchool.

(C) Nostudentshallurgeanyotherstudenttoengageinanysuchconductasreferredtoinsubsection(a)ofthisruleforthepurposeofcausingthedisruptionofanylawfulfunction,mission,orprocessofMcCormickMiddleSchool.

(D) Whilethelistisnotintendedtobeexclusive,schooldisruptionsincludebutarenotlimitedto:(1) Occupyinganyschoolbuilding,schoolgrounds,schoolbuses,orpartthereofwiththe

intenttodepriveothersofitsuse;(2) Blockingtheentranceorexitofanyschoolbuildingcorridororroomorschoolbus

thereinwiththeintenttodepriveothersoflawfulaccesstoorfrom,oruseof,thebuildingorcorridororroom;

(3) Settingfiretoorsubstantiallydamaginganyschoolbuildingorproperty;(4) Preventingorattemptingtopreventbyphysicalacttheconveningorcontinuedfunction

ofanyschool,class,oractivityorofanylawfulmeetingorassemblyontheschoolpremises;

(5) Preventingstudentsfromattendingaclassoractivity.(6) Exceptunderthedirectinstructionoftheprincipal,blockingnormalpedestrianor

vehiculartrafficinschoolpremises;and(7) Intentionallymakingnoiseoractinginanymannersoastointerferewithanyteacher’s

abilitytoconducthisorherclassortocarryonanyschoolactivity.

Profanity--EitherGeneralorDirectedataPersonStudentswhouseprofanelanguageinthehallways,classrooms,andcafeteriaoranywhereontheschoolgrounds,onschoolbusesoratofficialschoolfunctionswillfaceLevelIIdisciplinaryactions.

TobaccoPolicyJICGTobaccoUsebyStudents Issued8/04Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructurefortheboard'sprohibitionoftobaccousebystudents.Studentsarenotallowedtouseorpossesstobaccoproducts,cigarettelightersortobaccoparaphernaliawhileondistrictorschoolgroundsorbuildings,onbusesorduringdistrict-orschool-relatedactivities,whetheronoroffdistrictorschoolgrounds.

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LevelIII-CriminalConductCriminalconductincludesthoseactivitiesengagedinbystudent(s),whichresultinviolencetooneself,or another's personorpropertyorwhichposeadirect and serious threat to the safetyofoneself orothersintheschool.Theseactivitiesusuallyrequireadministrativeactionsthatresultintheimmediateremovalofthestudentfromtheschool,theinterventionoflawenforcementauthoritiesand/oractionbytheboard.Schooladministratorswillcontactlawenforcementauthoritiesimmediatelyuponnoticethatapersonisengaging,orhasengaged,inactivitiesonschoolpropertyorataschool-sanctionedorsponsoredactivitywhichmayresult,orresults, in injuryorseriousthreatof injurytothepersonortoanotherpersonorhis/herproperty.Criminal conduct may include, but is not limited to, assault and battery, extortion,, bomb threat,possession,useortransferofdangerousweapons,sexualoffenses,vandalism(major),theft,possessionor sale of stolen property, arson, furnishing or selling unauthorized substances, as defined by boardpolicy, distribution, sale, purchase, manufacture or unlawful possession of a controlled substance,threatening to take the life of or inflict bodily harm upon a principal, teacher or members of theirimmediatefamily,orothercriminalactsasdeterminedbytheboardoradministration.Possiblesanctionstobeappliedincasesofcriminalconductmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,oneormoreofthefollowing:

1. out-of-schoolsuspension2. assignmenttoalternativeschool,3. expulsion,4. restitution of property and damages, where appropriate, and should be sought local school

authorities,5. withdrawal of privileges/exclusion from participation in extracurricular activities, and other

sanctionsapprovedbytheboardoradministration.Nothing in this policy prohibits the superintendent or other appropriate district-level administratorsfrom directly, or in consultation with appropriate school-level administrators, imposing authorizeddisciplinarysanctions.*Thisincludestheuseofvaporcigarettes.

CriminalActsCommittedonSchoolPropertyImmediatelyReportedtoLawEnforcementAgency

Theprincipalordesignee,whenhe/shehasareasonablebeliefthatoneormoreofthefollowingactshaveoccurredonschoolproperty,willimmediatelyreportthatacttotheSROorthelocalmunicipalpolice:(1) Assaultresultinginseriouspersonalinjury(2) Assaultofateacherorotherschoolofficial(includingvolunteersandstudentteachers)(3) Sexualassault(4) Sexualoffense(5) Rape(6) Kidnapping(7) Indecentlibertieswithaminor(8) Assaultinvolvingtheuseofaweapon(9) Possessionofafirearminviolationofthelaw(10) Possessionofacontrolledsubstanceinviolationofthelaw.The principal or designee shall also report immediately to law enforcement officials the following: (11) Theftfromtheperson

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(12) Theftofpropertyvaluedover$75.00(13) Breakingorenteringofaschool(14) Theftfrommotorvehicle(s)(15) Theftofmotorvehicle(s)(16) Arson(17) Possessionofstolenproperty(18) Vandalismover$200.00Thereporttolawenforcementofficialsdoesnotreplacetheobligationtoapplytheestablishedschooldisciplinepolicies.1.AdministrativeConference/and2.Suspensionfromschoolor3.Dismissalfromschooland/or 4.Criminalprosecution

AssaultorPhysicalInjuryA. Nostudentshallassault,cause,orattempttocausephysicalinjurytoorintentionallybehavein

such a way as could reasonably cause physical injury to any school official, employee, orvolunteer.

B. No student shall cause, or attempt to cause, serious physical injury to another student orintentionallybehaveinsuchamanner,ascouldreasonablycauseseriousphysicalinjurytoanystudent.

C. Nostudentshallintentionallyhit,shove,scratch,bite,usephysicalcontacttoblockthepassageof,orthrowobjectsatastudentorotherperson.

D. No student shall take any action ormake comments or writtenmessages intended to causeotherstofightorwhichmightreasonablybeexpectedtoresultinafight.

A student who is attacked may use reasonable force in self-defense but only to the extent to freehimselffromtheattackandtonotifyproperschoolauthorities.Astudentwhoexceedsthisreasonableforcemaybedisciplinedeventhoughhe/shemaynothaveprovokedthefight.Violationswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1.AdministrativeConferenceand/or 2.In-SchoolSuspensionand/or3.Suspensionfromschooland/or4.Dismissalfromschooland/or5.ReferraltoREALAcademyand/or5.Criminalprosecution Threatening,Insulting,Abusive,orSeriouslyDiscourteousWords,Signs,orOtherActsNostudentshalldirecttowardanyprincipal,teacher,orotherschoolemployee,towardanyotherstudent,ortowardanyotherperson,inanyschoolbuilding,oranyschoolpremises,oronanyschoolbus,orofftheschoolpremisesatanyschoolactivity,function,oreventanylanguagethatthreatensforceorviolence,orwhichisabusiveorinsultingoranysignoractthatconstitutesathreatofforceorviolence,orwhichisabusiveorinsulting.Violationswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1.AdministrativeConferenceand/or 2.In-SchoolSuspensionand/or3.Suspensionfromschooland/or 4.Dismissalfromschooland/or

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5.ReferraltoREALAcademyand/or5.Criminalprosecution

WeaponsandDangerousInstrumentsStudentsareforbiddentopossess,transmitorhandleanyinstrumentsoritemsthatareordinarilyandgenerallyconsideredtobeaweapon(seedefinitionsection);includinganyotherinstrumentorimplementthatisormaybeusedtoinflictinjuryorharm.Thisruledoesnotapplytonormalschoolsuppliessuchaspencils,compasses,ortoolsunlesstheyareusedasweapons.PolicyJICIWeaponsinSchool Issued8/04

Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructurefortheboard’sprohibitionofstudentpossessionofweapons.Itisthepolicyoftheboardtoensurethesafetyandwelfareofitsstudentsandemployees.Thepresenceoffirearms,knives,blackjacksorotherweaponsonschooldistrictpropertyposesaseverethreatofseriousharmorinjurytostudentsandstaff.Whileonschoolgrounds,inschoolbuildings,onbusesoratschool-relatedfunctions,studentswillnotpossessanyitemcapableofinflictinginjuryorharm(hereinafterreferredtoasaweapon)topersonsorpropertywhenthatitemisnotusedinrelationtonormalschoolactivityatascheduledtimeforthestudent.Novehiclesparkedonschoolpropertymaycontainfirearms,knives,blackjacksorotheritems,whicharegenerallyconsideredtobeweapons.Levelofoffense

Itisafelonyoffense,punishablebyafineof$1000.00orimprisonmentforfiveyears,orboth,tocarryaweaponasreferencedaboveonschoolproperty.

Weapons(firearms)Theboardoritsdesigneewillexpelfornolessthanonecalendaryearanystudentwhohasbroughtorpossessedafirearmonschoolproperty,atdistrictorschoolrelatedfunctionsoratanysettingunderthejurisdictionoftheMcCormickCountySchoolDistrict.Forpurposesofthissectionofthepolicy,weaponisdefinedasafirearm.ThetermfirearmisdefinedextensivelyintheU.S.Code,butgenerallymeansaweapon(gun)ordestructivedevice(explosive,incendiary).Theboarddirectsthesuperintendenttobringrecommendationsforexpulsionconsistentwiththispolicyexceptthatthesuperintendent,onacase-by-casebasis,maymodifythisexpulsionrequirement.Inconsideringwhethertomodifytheone-yearexpulsionrequirement,thesuperintendentmayconsider,amongotherthings,thestudent’sage,disciplinerecordandthespecificfactsandcircumstancesoftheincident.Expulsionproceedingsforweaponsviolationswillbeconductedconsistentwiththedistrict’sexpulsionpolicyandAR. Expulsionprohibitsastudentfromenteringtheschoolorschoolgroundsexceptforaprearrangedconferencewithanadministrator,attendinganydayornightfunctionsorridingaschoolus.ThedistrictwillrefereachexpelledstudenttothelocalcountyofficeoftheDepartmentofJuvenileJustice.Adopted6/29/81;Revised6/26/00,8/30/04

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TheftorDamagetoPropertyNostudentshallstealorattempttosteal,orknowinglybeinpossessionofstolenpropertyorintentionallydamageorattempttodamage,anyschoolpropertyorprivatepropertywhileunderschooljurisdiction.ViolationswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasuresasdirectedbytheMcCormickCountyBoardofEducationPolicy:1.AdministrativeConferenceand 2.In-SchoolSuspensionor3.Suspensionfromschoolor 4.ReferraltoREALAcademyor5.Dismissalfromschooland/or6.Criminalprosecutionand 7.Makerestitution

Narcotics,AlcoholicBeverages,andStimulantDrugsPolicyJICHDrugandAlcoholUsebyStudents Issued8/04Nostudentshallpossess,use,transmit,orbeundertheinfluenceofanynarcoticdrug,hallucinogenicdrug,amphetamine,barbiturate,marijuana,orothercontrolledsubstance,oranyalcoholicbeverage,orintoxicantofanykind,orpossess,useortransmitdrugparaphernaliaorcounterfeitdrugs,orinhaleoringestanychemicalsorproductswiththeintentionofbringingaboutanalterationtomoodorbehavior. Violationswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1.AdministrativeConferenceand/or 2.Suspensionfromschooland/or3.ReferraltoREALAcademyand/or3.Dismissalfromschooland/or4.CriminalProsecution

PossessionorundertheinfluenceofDrugsorAlcohol,including,butnotlimitedtobeer,liquor,narcotics,over-the-countermedicationslikeTylenol,inhalers,aspirin,prescriptionmedications.

PolicyJICHDrugandAlcoholUsebyStudent Issued8/04

*Pleasenotetherequirementsforhavingmedicationatschool

FIRSTOFFENSE:Parentsandlawenforcementofficialswillbecontactedimmediatelyuponverificationoftheviolation.Studentwillreceiveaperiodofsuspensiontobedeterminedbytheprincipalonanindividualbasis.SECONDOFFENSE:Parentsandlawenforcementofficialswillbecontactedimmediatelyuponverificationoftheviolation.Asecondviolationofanyofthesebehaviors(SectionI)willresultinsuspensionfortheremainderofthecurrentyear.

OtherConsequences1. ISS2. OSS3. RecommendationtoREALAcademy4. RecommendationforExpulsion5. Parentsandlawenforcementofficialswillbecontactedimmediatelyuponverificationofthe

violation.

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Gang-RelatedActivitiesPolicyJICFSecretSocieties/GangActivity Issued8/04

Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructureforthedistrict'sprohibitionofstudentsecretsocietiesandgangactivities. Theboardfindsthatsecretsocieties,gangsthatinitiate,advocateorpromoteactivitiesthreateningthesafetyandwellbeingofpersonsorpropertyondistrictandschoolpropertyorevents,organgswhichdisrupttheschoolenvironmentareharmfultotheeducationalprocess.Theuseofhandsignals,graffitiorthepresenceofanyapparel,jewelry,accessoryormannerofgroomingbyvirtueofitscolor,arrangement,trademark,symboloranyotherattributewhichindicatesorimpliesmembershiporaffiliationwithsuchagrouppresentsaclearandpresentdangercontrarytotheschoolenvironmentandeducationalobjectives. Thedistrictprohibitsincidentsinvolvinginitiations,hazing,intimidations,bullyingorrelatedactivitiesofsuchgroupaffiliationswhicharelikelytocausebodilydanger,physicalharmorpersonaldegradationordisgraceresultinginphysicalormentalharmtostudents. Theadministrationwillestablishprocedurestoensurethedisciplineofanystudentwearing,carryingordisplayingsecretsocietyorgangparaphernalia,exhibitingbehaviororgesturessymbolizinggangmembershiporcausingorparticipatinginactivitieswhichintimidateoraffecttheattendanceofanotherstudent. Theadministrationwillprovideinformationtoemployeesaboutgangorgroupbehaviorandcharacteristicstofacilitateemployeeidentificationofstudentsat-riskandtopromotemembershipinauthorizedschoolgroupsoractivitiesasanalternative.Adopted6/26/00;Revised8/30/04 Bythispolicy,theBoardofEducationactstoprohibitexistenceofgangsandgangactivitiesasfollows:Nostudentshallonoraboutschoolpropertyoratanyschoolactivity:

1. Shallwear,possess,use,distribute,displayorsellanyclothing,jewelry,emblem,badge,symbol,sign,orotherthingsthatareevidenceofmembershiporaffiliationinanygang.

2. Shall commit any act or omission, or use any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (gestures,handshakes,etc.)showingmembershiporaffiliationinagang.

3. Shalluseanyspeechorcommitanyactoromissioninfurtheranceoftheinterestsofanygangorgangactivity,including,butnotlimitedto:a. solicitingothersformembershipinanygangb. requestinganypersontopayprotectionorotherwiseintimidatingorthreateningany

personc. committinganyotherillegalactorotherviolationofschooldistrictpoliciesd. incitingotherstudentstoactwithphysicalviolenceuponanyotherperson

Violationsmayresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1.AdministrativeConferenceand 2.In-SchoolSuspensionor3.Suspensionfromschoolor4.ReferraltoREALAcademy 5.Dismissalfromschooland/or6.Criminalprosecution

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TrespassingPolicyECASecurity Issued6/07

Purpose:Toestablishthebasicstructureforsecurityofdistrictbuildingsandgrounds.

StudentswholoiteratanyschoolintheMcCormickCountySchoolDistrictafterthecloseoftheschooldaywithoutspecificneedorsupervisionwillbeconsideredtrespassersandmaybeprosecutediftheydonotleavewheninstructedtodoso.Anystudentwhohasbeensuspendedfromschoolmaybeconsideredtrespassingifhe/sheappearsonanyschoolpropertyduringthesuspensionperiodwithouttheexpresspermissionoftheprincipal.Violationswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:1. AdministrativeConferenceand/or2. ISSand/or3. OSSand/or4. Criminalprosecution

HazingHazingisprohibited.Nogrouporindividualshallrequireanystudenttowearabnormaldressorcostumeoncampus,annoyanotherstudentbyplayingabusiveorridiculoustricksonhim/her,frighten,scold,beatorharasshim/her,orsubjecthim/hertopersonalindignity.Failuretocomplywiththesedirectionswillresultinoneormoreofthefollowingdisciplinarymeasures:

1. AdministrativeConferenceand/or2. In-SchoolSuspensionand/or 3. Suspensionfromschooland/or4. ReferraltoREALAcademy

ThreattoSchoolEmployeeAnystudentwhospeaksthreatsofharmorotherwisemakesthreateninggesturesofbodilyharmdirectedtoaschoolteacheroranyschoolemployeeshallbesubjecttothefollowingpenalty:

1. OSStenschooldaysand/or2. RecommendationtoREALAcademyand/or3. Expulsionrecommendationand/or4. Criminalprosecution

Fighting/AssaultAnystudentwhocommitsanactofphysicalassaultuponanotherstudent,andtheactofassaultisdeterminedbytheprincipaltobefullyunprovoked,shallbesubjecttooneormoreofthefollowingpenalty:

1. OSS-six(6)schooldaysand/or2. RecommendationtoREALAcademyand/or3. Expulsionrecommendationand/or4. Criminalprosecution

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DisciplineofStudentswithDisabilitiesIntroduction:AstudentidentifiedasdisabledpursuanttotheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationImprovementAct(hereinafterIDEIA-disabled)maynotbesuspendedfromschoolforanynumberofschooldaysinaschoolyearbeyond10,ifsuchremovalwouldconstitutea"changeofplacement,"asdefinedbelow,unless,pursuanttotheproceduralrequirementsdescribedinthe"LevelIII-criminalconduct"sectionofthispolicy,thestudent'sbehaviorresultinginsuspensionisdeterminednottobeamanifestationofthestudent'sdisability.Thedeterminationwhethera"changeofplacement"wouldoccurasaresultofaremovalmustbemadeonacase-by-casebasisbasedonthecircumstancesofeachcase.Schoolpersonnelmayconsideranyuniquecircumstancesonacase-by-casebasiswhendeterminingwhetherachangeinplacement,consistentwiththispolicy,isappropriateforastudentwithadisabilitywhoviolatesacodeofstudentconduct.

Inregardtoasuspensionbeyond10totaldaysinaschoolyear,a"changeofplacement"wouldlikelyoccurunderthefollowingcircumstances:

• thestudent'ssuspensionfromschoolisformorethan10consecutivedays• thestudentissubjectedtoaseriesofsuspensionsfromschoolthatconstitutea"pattern"

becausetheytotalmorethan10schooldaysinaschoolyear• student'sbehaviorissubstantiallysimilartothebehaviorinpreviousincidentsthatresultedin

theseriesofremovals• suchadditionalfactorsasthelengthofeachremoval• thetotalamountoftimethestudenthasbeenremoved• proximityoftheremovalstooneanother

Nolaterthanthedateonwhichadecisionismadetoimposearemovalthatwouldconstituteachangeofplacementbecauseofaviolationofacodeofstudentconduct,thedistrictmustnotifytheparents/legalguardiansofthedecisionandprovideproceduralsafeguardsnotice.

DisciplineOptions:Short-termsuspensionswhichdonotconstitutea"ChangeofPlacement"

DurationofSuspensionsIfastudentwithadisabilityviolatesthedistrict'scodeofconduct,aschooladministratormayremovethestudentfromhis/hercurrentplacementtoanothersettingorsuspendthestudent,foramaximumof10consecutiveschooldaysforthatparticularincident.Forseparateincidentsofmisconduct,theschooladministratormayremovethestudentforadditionalperiodsofnotmorethan10consecutiveschooldayseachinthatsameschoolyear,aslongasthesuspensionsdonotconstitutea"changeofplacement,"assetforthinthesectionentitled"Disciplineofstudentswithdisabilities"above.Removalsmaybeappliedonlytotheextenttheyareappliedtostudentswithoutdisabilities.ServicesProvidedDuringSuspensions

Theschoolisnotrequiredtoprovideservicestoastudentwithadisabilitywhohasbeensuspended,solongasthestudentissuspendedfornotmorethan10cumulativeschooldaysduringaschoolyear,unlesstheschoolprovidesservicestoastudentwithoutdisabilitieswhoissimilarlyremoved.Duringanysubsequentdaysofsuspensionbeyond10totalschooldays,(solongasthesuspensiondoesnotconstitutea"changeofplacement"asdescribedinsectionentitled"Disciplineofstudentswithdisabilities"aboveandisfornotmorethan10consecutiveschooldays),theschooladministrativepersonnel,inconsultationwithatleastoneofthestudent'steachers,mustdeterminetheextentto

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whichservicesareneededtoenablethestudenttodothefollowing.• continuetoparticipateinthegeneraleducationcurriculum,althoughinanothersetting• progresstowardmeetinggoalssetoutintheIndividualEducationPlan(IEP)

Longer-termremovals:Removalsthatconstituteachangeofplacementasdefinedunderthesectionentitled

"Disciplineofstudentswithdisabilities"

Ifaremovalconstitutesachangeofplacementeitherbecauseitisaremovalofmorethan10consecutivedaysorbecauseitisapatternofremovalsasdescribedunderthesectionentitled"Disciplineofstudentswithdisabilities"above,anMDRmustbeheld.Ifitisdeterminedthatthebehaviorisamanifestationofthestudent'sdisability,thestudentmaynotberemovedunlessthebehaviorisaspecialcircumstance(seesectionentitled"Removaltoalternativeplacementforupto45schooldaysunderspecialcircumstances").Ifthebehaviorisdeterminednottobeamanifestationofthestudent'sdisability,thestudentmayberemovedbutthestudent'sIEPteammustdetermineappropriateservices.Theseservicesmustallowthestudenttodothefollowing:• continuetoreceiveeducationalservicessoastoenablethestudenttocontinuetoparticipateinthe

generaleducationcurriculum,althoughinanothersetting• progresstowardsmeetingthegoalssetoutintheIEPandtoreceive,asappropriate,afunctional

behavioralassessmentandbehavioralinterventionservicesandmodificationsthataredesignedtoaddressthebehaviorviolationsothatitdoesnotrecur.

Thestudent'sIEPteammustalsofollow,asappropriate,theproceduresoutlinedunderthe"Procedurestofollow"sectionbelow.

Removaltoalternativeplacementforupto45schooldaysunderspecialcircumstances

(Dangerousweapons,drugsorseriousbodilyinjury,asdefinedbelow)

Ifadisabledstudent(1)possessesorcarriesaweaponto/atschool,onschoolpremisesorto/ataschoolfunction;(2)knowinglypossessesorusesillegaldrugsorsellsorsolicitsthesaleofacontrolledsubstancewhileatschool,onschoolpremisesorataschoolfunction;or(3)hasinflictedseriousbodilyinjuryuponanotherpersonwhileatschool,onschoolpremisesorataschoolfunction,theschooladministratormayremovethestudenttoan"interimalternativeeducationalsetting"(asdeterminedbytheIEPteam)fornotmorethan45schooldaysregardlessofwhetherthebehaviorisdeterminedtobeamanifestationofthestudent'sdisability.•A"dangerousweapon"isdefinedasaweapon,device,instrument,materialorsubstance,animateorinanimate,thatisusedfororisreadilycapableof,causingdeathorseriousbodilyinjury,exceptthatsuchtermdoesnotincludeapocketknifewithabladeoflessthan21/2inchesinlength.•IllegaldrugsandcontrolledsubstancesaredefinedinSection202CoftheControlledSubstancesAct,21U.S.C.§812c.•"Seriousbodilyinjury"meansbodilyinjurythatinvolvesasubstantialriskofdeath,extremephysicalpain,protractedandobviousdisfigurementorprotractedlossorimpairmentofafunctionofabodilymemberorganormentalfaculty.

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Section VI Athletics/School Representation

ATHLETICS

GuidelinesforAthleticParticipationatMcCormickMiddle/HighSchool

• AstudentmustnotbeolderthannineteenyearsofagebeforeJuly1ofthepresentschoolyeartoparticipateinathleticsatMHS.Abirthcertificatemustbeonfiletoindicate.

• Studentsmusthaveanapprovedphysicalexaminationandasignedparentpermissionform.

• StudentsmustmeettheacademicguidelinesoftheSouthCarolinaHighSchoolLeagueandofMcCormickSchoolDistrict.

• AmiddleschoolstudentcannotparticipateinasportatthehighschoollevelifthatsportisofferedatMMS.

• Nostudentcanparticipateinanothersportuntilhisorhercurrentsportseasoniscompleted.

RegulationsforParticipationinActivitiesRepresenting

McCormickMiddleSchoolThisincludes,butisnotlimitedto:• BeautyQueen/Kingcontestants• Flag/DanceTeam• MarchingBand(NotincludingtheBandCourse)• Choir(FieldTripsorotherextracurricularactivitiesonly,notChoralclasses)• StudentGovernment• JuniorBetaClub• SchoolSponsoredTrips,FieldTripsorOvernightTrips

(Notincludingacademicfieldtrips)• AndotherorganizationsasdeemedappropriateREQUIREMENTS:StudentsmustbeingoodstandingwiththeschoolAcademics:• StudentsmustearnaminimumoffiveCarnegieunitsapplicabletowardsahighschooldiplomathe

previousyear.SecondsemesterstudentsmusthaveapassinggradeinaminimumoffiveCarnegieunitclassesforthefirstsemester.Middleschoolstudentsmustpassthepreviousyearandnotbesociallypromoted.Secondsemester,studentsmustbepassingatleastfiveclassesafterthefirstsemester.

• 3.0forBetaClub,and3.5forHonorSocietyDiscipline• ISS:4thtimewillresultindismissalfromprogramorrepresentation• OSS:2ndtimewillresultindismissalfromprogramorrepresentation• StudentsinanalternativesettingfordisciplinaryissuesarenoteligibleAttendance• Nomorethan10unexcusedabsences

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StudentswithDisabilities• Studentsdiagnosedwithdisabilitiesandbeingservedinanon-diplomatrackshallbeconsidered

eligibleforparticipationinactivitiesrepresentingMcCormickMiddleSchoolifhe/sheissuccessfullymeetingtherequirementsofhis/herIndividualEducationPlan.

• StudentsdiagnosedwithdisabilitiesandbeingservedinaprogramleadingtoastatehighschooldiplomamustmeetalleligibilityrequirementspreviouslystatedforparticipationinactivitiesrepresentingMcCormickHighSchool.

FailuretomeetGuidelinesOncestudentsaremembersoftheabovementioned,failuretocomplywiththerequirementswillresultinimmediatedismissalfromtheprogramorrepresentation.

AppealsAppealswillbeheardbytheMcCormickMiddleSchoolPrincipalwhowillmakethefinalschoolleveldecision.

ExceptionsAthleticswillcontinuetofallundertheMcCormickCountySchoolsAthleticsHandbook.

*ThisincludesCheerleaders

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Section VII Parent Involvement

Asweworkwithyouandyourchildthisyear,wewanttoestablishapartnership.Byworkingtogether,wehope to involve youand your child’s teachers to create a safenurturingenvironment.Oneway you canassisttheschoolstaffisbyprovidingyourchildwithafairchanceathavingagoodschoolday.Thiscanbeaccomplishedby:• Givingmedicinesathome• Ensuringchild’spresenceatschooldaily• Ensuringchild’sarrivaltoschoolontimeandthroughouttheday• Providingagoodbreakfastanddinner• Arrangingprompttransportationhomeafterschool• Allottingforquiethomeworktime• Engagingyourchildandteacheraboutclassroomprogress• Ensuringagoodnight’ssleep• Monitoringyourchild’suseofsocialmediaEducationsucceedsbestwhen there isa strongpartnershipbetweenhomeandschool.Asapartnershipthrivesoncommunication,thedistrictasksparentstodothefollowing:

• Encouragechildtoplaceahighpriorityonhis/hereducationandcommittomakingthemostoftheeducationalopportunitiesprovidedbytheschool/district.

• Stayinformedofdistrictactivitiesandissues.• Becomeadistrictvolunteer.Forfurtherinformationcontactthemainoffice.• Participate in district parent organizations. The activities are varied, ranging from graduation

activitiestotheschool’simprovementcouncil,withitsemphasisoninstructionalimprovement.

ThefollowingpageisaVolunteerformtobecompletedifyouareinterestedinbecomingavolunteerintheschools.OnlyoneformisneededfortheDistrict.Parentsalsoneedtonotethevisitationpolicyonthefollowingpage.Youmustadheretothispolicywhenvisitingtheschoolatanytime.OtherPossibleWaystoBeInvolved:• AthleticBoosterClub• BandBoosterClub• PTO• SchoolImprovementCouncil

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Policy BBA – Board Powers and /Duties - Visits to Schools Board members should make visits to the school only under board authorization and with the fullknowledgeofstaffincludingthesuperintendent,principalsandothersupervisors.Boardmembersmaymakevisitstoschoolsorclassroomsaftermakingarrangementsforvisitationsthroughtheprincipalsofthevariousschools.Suchvisitswillberegardedasinformalexpressionsofinterestinschoolaffairsandnotas“inspections”orvisitsforsupervisoryoradministrativepurposes.

Administrative Rule VISITORS CodeKI-R Issued5/13Theschoolboardencouragestheactive interestand involvementofparentsandcitizens inthepublicschools. In order to promote the safety of students and staff, and to avoid interruption of theinstructional program, building principals have been directed to institute the following administrativeprocedures concerningvisitors to the schools. Suchprocedureshavebeen reviewedandapprovedbythesuperintendentandboardoftrustees.Thefollowingguidelinesapplytoallvisitorsenteringtheeducationalcomplex.The term “visitor” shall apply to any person on school grounds or in school buildings who is not anemployeeorstudentof theschoolunit.Forpurposesof thisadministrativerule,adistinction ismadebetween parents and community citizens visiting the complex. A parental visitor is defined as aparent/guardianwithcustodyofchild/childrenwithinthedistrict.Acommunityvisitorisdefinedasanyothervisitorwhodoesnothavecustodialchildrenwithinthedistrict.Allvisitorsshall report to themainofficeuponarrivalat theschoolandreceiveavisitor’spass. (Thissection shall not apply to visitors who are attending an open house, performance or other public,preplannedprogram.)• Visitorsshallsigninwiththereceptionist/secretaryinthemainofficeofeachschool.• Thesign-insheetshallincludetheintendeddestinationand/orperson(s)tobevisited.• VisitorswillbeissuedanIDthatmustbeworninavisiblemanneratalltimes.• Adesignatedstaffmembershallmonitorvisitorsatalltimes.• Visitorsmustsignoutinthemainofficebeforeexitingthebuilding.• Ifavisitorwishestovisitmorethanoneschool,he/shemustsigninateachschool.Avisitormaynot

signinatoneschoolandproceedtoanadjoiningschool.Community visitorswhowish to visit classroomsorobserveaspectsof the instructional programarerequired to schedule such visits a minimum of 24 hours in advance through the schoolreceptionist/secretary. The receptionist/secretary will confirm that a visitor has a scheduledappointment prior to issuing a visitor pass. (This 24-hour requirement does not apply to parentalvisitors.)• Non-custodial visitorsmust have priorwritten approval from a parent/guardian of student to be

visited/observedpriortoschedulingvisit.• Writtenapprovalmustbeonfilewithadministration.• Administrationreservestherighttoauthenticatethewrittenapprovalpriortoschedulingvisit.The receptionist/secretary will greet each visitor upon arrival, ensuring that the sign-in form andidentificationbadgeareaccuratelycompleted.Thereceptionist/secretarywillcollecttheIDbadgewhenthevisitorsigns-out,beingcertaintoindicatethatthevisitorhasexitedthebuilding.Thevisitationlogshouldreflectanaccuratecountofvisitorsinthebuildingatalltimes

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KI-R-VISITORSTeachersandotherstaffmaynotuseinstructionaltimetodiscussindividualmatterswithanyvisitors.Visitorsshouldrequestameetingtimewiththeteacherduringnon-instructionaltimeifaconferenceisdesiredthroughtheestablishedprotocols.Instructionalmomentumshouldnotbecompromisedduringthevisit.Individualschoolboardmembersshallfollowthesameproceduresasothervisitors,andstatewhethertheyarevisitingtheschoolsonpersonalbusinessorinconnectionwithboardduties.Visitors shall comply with all applicable board policies and school rules. Visitors who violate thesepolicies/rules and/or disrupt the safe andorderly operationof the school shall be asked to leave thepremises.Thebuildingadministrator/designeehastheauthoritytorefuseentrytoschoolgroundsorbuildingstopersonswhodonothavelegitimate,schoolrelatedbusinessand/orwhomaydisrupttheoperationsofthe schools. This may include, but not be limited to, the news media, profit-making businesses,fundraisersandotherorganizationsseekingaccesstostudentsand/orstaff.Schoolstaffshallreportunauthorizedpersonsonschoolgroundsor inschoolbuildingstothebuildingadministrator/designee.Avisitorwhoisnotwearingtheirbadgeinaprominentlyvisiblemannerwillbeconsidered an unauthorized person. Unauthorized persons shall be directed to leave the premisesimmediately.The building administrator/designeemay request the assistance of law enforcement as necessary todealwithunauthorizedpersonsorviolationsofthelawbyvisitorstotheschools.

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Section VIII Media Center & Technology

AcceptableUsePolicyTechnologyisavitalpartofeducationandthecurriculumoftheschooldistrict.Inanefforttopromotelearningandexpandeducationalresourcesforstudents,thedistricthasmadearrangementstoprovideInternetaccesstostudentandstaff.Thedistrict’sgoalinprovidingthisserviceistopromoteeducationalexcellencebyfacilitatingresourcesharing,communicationandinnovation.AccesstotheInternet,an“electronichighway”connectingmillionsofcomputerusersallovertheworld,willallowschooldistrictstudentsandstafftheopportunitytocommunicatewithothersonagloballevelandaccesseducationalmaterialsworldwide.AccesstotheInternetisaprivilege,notaright.Withthisprivilege,therealsoisaresponsibilitytousetheInternetsolelyforeducationalpurposesandnottoaccessinappropriatematerialsunsuitableforstudents.TothatendtheschooldistrictadministrationisdirectedtodevelopappropriateguidelinesgoverningtheuseofdistrictcomputerstoaccesstheInternet.Aspartoftheimplementationoftheadministration’sguidelines,studentsandstaffmustbeinstructedontheappropriateuseoftheInternet.Inaddition,parentsmustsignapermissionformtoallowstudentstoaccesstheInternet.StudentsalsomustsignaformacknowledgingthattheyhavereadandunderstandtheInternetacceptableusepolicyandadministrativeregulationsthattheywillcomplywiththepolicyandregulations,andthattheyunderstandtheconsequencesofviolatingthepolicyorregulations.DistrictstaffmustsignasimilaracknowledgmentbeforetheywillbeallowedtoaccesstheInternet.Thedistrictwillnottolerateinappropriateusebyanyperson.

AdministrativeRuleInternetAccess

Becausetechnologyisavitalpartoftheeducationalprocessandthecurriculumoftheschooldistrict,studentsandstaffwillbeprovidedaccesstotheInternet.Byprovidingthisaccess,thedistrictintendstopromoteeducationalexcellenceandallowaccesstoresourcesunavailablethroughtraditionalmeans.ThroughtheInternet,studentsandstaffwillhaveaccesstothefollowing:• electronicmailcommunicationswithpeopleallovertheworld• informationandnewsfromresearchinstitutions• publicdomainsoftwareandgraphicsofalltypesforschooluse• manyuniversitylibrarycatalogs,theLibraryofCongressandalargecollectionofinformationofeducationalvalueWithaccesstocomputersandpeopleallovertheworldalsocomestheavailabilityofmaterialthatmaynotbeofeducationalvalue.Theschooldistricthastakenprecautionstorestrictaccesstocontroversialorinappropriatematerials.However,onaglobalnetwork,itisimpossibletocontrolallmaterialsandlimitallaccesstoinformationthathasnoeducationalvalue.Theschoolbelievesthatthevaluableinformationandtheinteractionavailableonthisworldwidenetworkfaroutweighthepossibilitythatusersmayprocurematerialthatisnotconsistentwiththeeducationalgoalsoftheschooldistrict.ThesmoothoperationoftheInternetnetworkreliesontheproperconductoftheenduserswhomustadheretostrictguidelines.

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TechnologyResourcesTermsandConditionsofUse

AcceptableUseThe purposeoftheschooldistrict’sdecisiontoprovideInternetaccessistoallowanexpandedopportunityforresearchandeducationbyprovidingaccesstouniqueresourcesandtheopportunityforcollaborativework.AlluseoftheInternetmustbeinsupportofeducationandresearchandconsistentwiththeeducationalobjectivesoftheschooldistrict.Useofotherorganizations’networkorcomputingresourcesmustcomplywiththerulesappropriateforthatnetwork.Transmissionofanymaterialinviolationofanynationalorstatelawsorregulationsisprohibited.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,copyrightedmaterial,threateningorobscenematerialormaterialprotectedbytradesecret.

Proceduresforuse• AdministratorsandteachersmayaccesstheInternetforeducationalorwork-relatedpurposes

atanytimethatisnotdisruptiveanddoesnotinterferewiththeperformanceofotherresponsibilitiesbytheemployeeorotherstaffmembers.

• StudentswillbeallowedtoaccesstheInternetonlythroughtheirteacher.NostudentsmayaccesstheInternetwithoutpermission.Studentusemustbesupervisedatalltimesbyastaffmember.

• Allusersmustsigninonaloginsheetbeforeeachuse.

RulesGoverningUseTheuseoftheInternetisaprivilege,notaright,andinappropriateusewillresultincancellationofInternetprivileges.Allstaffandstudentsmustabidebythegenerallyacceptedrulesofnetwork-etiquette,includingthefollowing:• Bepolite.• Donotbeabusiveinmessagestoothers.• Alwaysuseappropriatelanguage.• Profanity,vulgaritiesorotherinappropriatelanguagesareprohibited.• Illegalactivitiesarestrictlyforbidden.• Neverrevealyourpersonaladdressorphonenumberorthatofothers.• Notethatelectronicmailisnotguaranteedtobeprivate.• Peoplewhooperatethesystemhaveaccesstoallmail.• Messagesrelatingtoorinsupportofillegalorinappropriateactivitieswillbereportedtotheappropriateauthorities.• Donotdisrupt,harassorannoyotherusers.• Allcommunicationsandinformationaccessibleviathenetworkshouldbeassumedtobeprivateproperty.• Alwaysciteallquotes,referencesandsources.• Neveraccessinappropriateorrestrictedinformationsuchaspornographyorotherobscenematerialsorotherinformationnotdirectlyrelatedtotheeducationalpurposesforwhichaccessisbeingprovided.• Restrictedinformationincludesobscene,libelous,indecent,vulgar,profaneorlewdmaterials:advertisementsforproductsorservicesnotpermittedtominorsbylaw,fighting,andharassingwords:andothermaterialswhichmaycauseasubstantialdisruptionoftheacademicenvironment.• Vandalismalsoisprohibitedandwillresultincancellationofprivileges.Vandalismincludesanymaliciousattempttoharmordestroydataofanotheruser,andincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theuploadingorcreationofcomputerviruses.• AllusersshouldusetheInternetonlyforresearchandacademicreasons;non-academicusesareprohibited.• Donotusethesystemforfinancialorcommercialgain.• Alwaysfollowtheinstructionofthesupervisor/staffmembers.

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PenaltiesforImproperUse

StudentswhoviolatethetermsofthisadministrativeruleorwhootherwisemisusetheiraccesstotheInternetalsowillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactioninaccordancewiththedistrict’sstudentbehaviorcode.

Consequencesforstudentthatviolatetherulesinclude,butarenotlimitedtooneormoreofthefollowing:

1. Administrative/ Teacher/Parent Conference and/or 2. ISS and/or 3. OSS and/or 4. Referral to REAL Academy and/or 5. Internet access privileges may be cancelled for up to one year. 6. Violations of the laws of the United States or the state of South Carolina also may subject the user

to criminal prosecution. If a user incurs unauthorized costs, the user, as well as the user’s parents, if the user is a student, will be responsible for all such costs.MediaCentersTheMcCormickSchoolMediaCentersofferthespaceandatmospheretostudyandengageinresearch,checkoutbooks,usecomputers,workonprojects,andparticipateinrecreationalreading.Themediacenterisopenbeforeschool,afterschoolandthroughouttheschoolday.StudentsResponsibilities:

• PresentaLibraryPass,signedbyteacher.• PresentastudentIDwhencheckingoutbooks.• Noeatinganddrinkingwithinthemediacenter.• Workquietly.• Placealllibrarymaterialsandchairsbackintheirproperplacebeforeleaving.• Beforeleavingthemediacenter,studentsmustgettheirLibraryPasssignedbymediaspecialist.• Astudentwhosebehaviorisdisruptivewillbeaskedtoleaveandmaylosehis/hermediacenterprivileges.

ComputerUsageWithintheMediaCenter• Studentsareallowedtousecomputersforinstructionalpurposesonly.• Studentsmayprintblackandwhitetextassignments(upto4pages)atnocharge.• Textprintingthatisnotschoolrelatedis$0.15perpage.• Allcolorandgraphicsprintingis$0.25perpage.• Anystudentwhomisusesacomputerwillbesuspendedfromusingthecomputersforan

indefiniteperiodoftime.

Internet• AllstudentsarerequiredtoturninanAcceptanceUsePolicyagreementthathasbeen

signedbyaparentorguardiantothemediacentertobekeptonfile.• TheInternetisforinstructionalpurposesonly.• Studentsmustsigninandoutforthecomputertheyareusing.Studentswillberesponsible

foranysitesvisitedduringthetimestheyaresignedin.• StudentsusingtheInternetmustselectacomputerwherethemonitorwillbevisible.

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E-MailTheonlytimestudentswillbeallowedtoaccessanE-mailaccountwillbetocorrespondwithacollege.AteachermaygiveanassignmentrequiringstudentstocommunicateusingE-mailbuttheteacherwillberesponsibleformonitoringtheassignment.ChatRoomsStudentswillonlybeallowedtoenterintoachatroomifitisanassignmentgivenbyateacher.Theteacherwhohasgiventhisassignmentwillberesponsibleformonitoringthestudents.

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Section IX FEES

Student Fees, Fines, and Charges ItistheresponsibilityoftheBoardtoassurethatthechildrenoftheMcCormickCountySchoolDistrictareprovidedwithafreeandappropriatepubliceducation.TheDistrictdoesprovideactivities,programs,andservicestochildren,whichextendbeyondtheminimumlevelofconstitutionallyrequiredfreeinstruction.TheDistrict’sgeneralpolicyistocontinuetoencourageand,totheextentpermittedbylaw,torequirestudentandparentcontributionstoenhancetheeducationalprogram.

• GeneralCourseMaterials–ItemsnecessaryforstudentstobenefitfromcourseswillbemadeavailablebytheDistrictfortheuseofstudentsduringtheschoolday.However,allparentsarerequiredtoprovidethebasictoolsneededforclasssuchaspencils,pens,paper,erasersandnotebooks regardless of the student’s lunch status. Specific grade level supply lists will bepublishedannuallyforparentconsiderationontheDistrict’swebsite.

• Textbooks –The state provides free textbooks for all students. All books are bar coded andassigned to a specific student. South Carolina State Board of Education regulations requirepayment for the lossordamageofanybook,with theexceptionofordinarywearand tear.McCormick County SchoolDistrict requires students, parents or guardians to pay for lost ordamagedbooks.

• Replacement of Other Materials –If a student loses or damages district-owned or school-owned materials such as library books, classroom books, calculators, computers, etc., thestudentwillberesponsibleforpayingthereplacementcostoftheitem.

o Librarylatebookfine$.10perday(maximumfine$5)o Lostlibrarybookfee

• Identification(ID)Replacemento firstIDbadgewillbefreeo replacementcost$5.00o temporaryID’sare$1.00foreachtimeissued

• DamagedorLostItems–StudentswillnotbeheldresponsibleforanyactofGodsuchasFire,Flood, etc. Students are responsible for the careful and appropriate use of school property,which isplacedinthecareofstudents. Studentsandtheirparentsorguardianswillbeheldresponsiblefor:

o damagetoschoolpropertyo replacementcostofschoolproperty

• Fees for Optional Courses or Activities –The District will make standard materialsavailable.Occasionally, feesarenecessary forcoursesoroptionalspecialactivities. Inthese instances, parentswill be asked for voluntary payment for supply fees for thepurchaseofitemstoenhanceandextendlearningsuchas:

Collectionoffeesshallbeonayearlybasisandshallbesubjecttoauditinaccordancewithstandardauditingprocedures.ExtracurricularActivities–Studentshavetheresponsibilitytofurnishanypersonalorconsumableitemsforparticipationinextracurricularactivities.

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CHECKREDI

Due to the volume of uncollectible checks that the district receives, the McCormick County SchoolDistricthascontractedwithCHECKREDIfortheelectroniccollectionofchecksreturnedfor insufficientfunds (NSF).Thedistrictwill gladlyacceptyour checks;however, in theeventyour check is returned,youraccountwillbedebitedelectronicallyforthefaceamountandfeesallowedbythestateofSouthCarolina.

Pleaseincludethefollowingonyourcheck:

DriverLicenseNumberFullNameStreetAddressPhoneNumbers

Ifthereareanyquestions,pleasecontactthedistrictoffice,locatedat821NorthMineStreetorcall(864)852-2435extension237.

Section X Cafeteria Information

LunchandSchoolBreakfastProgram

The district participates in the national school lunch program and provides nutritional, well-balancedbreakfast and lunches in all schools. The district provides free breakfast and lunch to all students.Studentsmaypurchaseasecondmealfor$1.35.Anypreviousbalancesareduetobepaidbytheendoftheschoolyear.

BREAKFASTISSERVEDATSCHOOL.

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“WhosePride?”

McCormickMiddleSchool

“CHIEFTAINPRIDE”