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Student Handbook 2012-2013
Once a Warrior—Always a Warrior
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Brookfield Local Schools Mission Statement
The mission of the Brookfield Local Schools, in partner-ship with its shareholders, the Community, is to provide a quality educational program in a safe environment that will enable students to reach their maximum intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.
The following components will enable us to achieve our mission:
A Dedicated and Proficient Staff shall ensure a solid base of knowledge for our students to build upon throughout their lives. The staff shall also assist in nurturing our children with respect for self and others to foster better family members, parents, and employees, thus improv-ing the general welfare of the entire community.
A Curriculum shall be developed that will enable our students to function and excel in an ever changing society. It will also prepare students bound for higher learning and provide a proper foundation for their subsequent ca-reers. It will be adopted by the Board of Education, im-plemented by the faculty, with the support of the com-munity.
Technology shall be utilized to assist the staff in developing the educational program and to enhance student achieve-ment. Furthermore, students will be given the oppor-tunity to become competent in the understanding and use of technology.
A Safe and Secure Learning Environment will enable students, staff, and the community to focus on accomplishing the clearly defined components of the mission statement.
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GO WARRIORS !
District Web Page:
http://www.brookfield.k12.oh.us/
Board Policy/Administrative Guidelines:
http://www.neola.com/brookfield-oh/
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Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to Brookfield High School! Whether this is your first year as a member of the Warrior family or one of many, we are happy to count you as one of Brookfield’s finest. This is a school with a tradition of excellence, and we trust you will do your best to help us to maintain that important tradition.
We hope you will take full advantage of the opportunities avail-able to you here. Your high school years offer countless choices, and we believe you will make the best decisions. The memories you will create and the skills you will build as an active and in-volved member of this school community will remain with you forever. We trust you will work your hardest in order to succeed academically and in your extra-curricular activities.
This is a school district that has been recognized by others for having accomplished scholars, dedicated athletes, talented per-formers, and active citizens. Today, you are a part of the next great group of Brookfield High School’s students. Make sure you keep that in mind each day and give it your best.
This handbook is made to help you. As you consider your op-tions and choices, keep the structures and rules outlined in mind. These regulations are intended to give guidance to you and to those around you. They are meant to help you to succeed and grow in positive and productive ways.
Albert Camus once said, “Life is a sum of all your choices.” As Warriors, we want those choices to be great ones that will take us all in the right direction. Remember, what you set your mind to do can be done, and create the future you want and deserve.
Sincerely,
Velina Jo Taylor Principal
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SCHOOL COLORS BLUE AND GOLD
SCHOOL MASCOT WARRIOR
BROOKFIELD ALMA MATER
Hail Alma Mater
Hats off to you
Ever you’ll find us
Loyal and true
Firm and undaunted
Always we’ll be
Hail Brookfield High School
Here’s a toast to thee
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** This student handbook, although as comprehensive as space al-lows, cannot cover every situation that may arise. The principal will use district policy, past practice, and best judgment to determine indi-vidual disciplinary actions in those instances.
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POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
The Board of Education recognizes the value to students and to the District for students to participate in programs offered by accredited colleges and universi-ties in Ohio. The Board will approve participation by students who meet the State Board of Education’s criteria, to enroll in approved postsecondary pro-grams during the ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade year while in attend-ance in the District. Students will be eligible to receive secondary credit for com-pleting any of these programs. No student may participate without the written consent of the Superintendent and for those students under the age of eighteen (18), the written consent of the parents or without attending the counseling services offered in relation to this educational option. The Board may deny high school credit for postsecondary courses any portion of which are taken during the period of a student’s expulsion. If the student has elected to receive credit for course(s) toward fulfilling graduation requirements as well as postsecondary credit, that election is automatically revoked for all college courses in which the student enrolled during the college term in which the expulsion is imposed. When a student is expelled, the Board directs the Superintendent to send written notice of the expulsion to any college in which the expelled student is enrolled under R.C. 3365.03 (Postsecondary Enrollment Options) at the time the expulsion is imposed. This notice shall indicate the date the expulsion is sched-uled to expire and that the Board has adopted a policy under R.C. 3313.613 to deny high school credit for postsecondary courses taken during an expulsion. If the expulsion period is later extended, the Superintendent shall notify the col-lege of the extension.
R.C. 3313.613, 3365.01 through 3365.09
If interested in Post-Secondary Enrollment, the student must see the guidance counselor by the first of March of the prior year in order to meet required application deadlines.
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BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT - PARENT HANDBOOK
2012-2013
Administration
Superintendent: Mr. Timothy Saxton
330.448.4930
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Mr. David Drawl
330.448.3000
Email: [email protected]
Brookfield High School
Principal: Mrs. Velina Jo Taylor
330.448.3001
Email: [email protected]
Brookfield Middle School
Principal: Ms. Shari Baxter
330.448.3003
Email: [email protected]
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Brookfield Elementary
Principal: Mr. Toby Gibson
330.619.5240
Email: [email protected]
Food Service
Supervisor: Mrs. Donna Bailey
330.448.5021
Email: [email protected]
Transportation
Coordinator:
330.448.3012
Email:
Athletic Department
Director: Mr. Tim Taylor
330.448.0752
Email: [email protected]
Maintenance
Supervisor: Mr. Chuck Lauer
330.448.3012
Email: [email protected]
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
Adding a Course
Students may add courses to their schedule providing the course being add-ed has seats available.
Classes may be added within a one-week window of the beginning of the course.
Dropping a Course Without Penalty
Subjects may be dropped and others added to meet graduation require-ments or the entrance requirements of a particular educational institution. To add a course, the one-week window rule is enforced.
If the teacher and counselor determine that a subject is too difficult for the student, the teacher may recommend that the course be dropped. The stu-dent must have made every attempt to do assigned work, homework, and extra help from teacher, etc. This process must be complet-ed by the end of the fifth week of the semester. No class may be added to replace the dropped class unless it is dropped within the one-week window
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum graduation requirements for Brookfield High School students in the graduating classes of 2014 and beyond include the following:
English………………………………….4 credits
Social Studies……………………….3 credits
Mathematics………………………..4 credits
Science………………………………….3 credits
Health/Physical Education…….1 credit
Electives………………………………..6 credits
TOTAL…………………..21 credits
Students must complete a minimum of five (5) credits for each school year and a total of twenty-one (21) credits to meet graduation requirements.
GRADE PLACEMENT
Minimum credits earned to be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior include the following:
Grade 10………………………….5 credits
Grade 11………………………….10 credits
Grade 12………………………….15 credits
Graduation……………………..21 credits
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CONTACTING US AT THE BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
TELEPHONE: 330.448.3001 FAX: 330.448.6341
SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 27 Teacher Opening Day/No Students
August 28 Teacher In-service
August 29 First Day of School for Students
September 3 Labor Day/No School
September 4 Classes Resume
September 27 Waiver Day/No Students
October 5 Early Dismissal for Students
October 5 and 6 Homecoming Game/Dance
October 22 O.G.T. Fall Testing (11th & 12th grade if needed)
November 2 End of 1st Grading Period
November 6 Election Day/No School
November 21-23 Thanksgiving Vacation/No School
November 26 Classes Resume
December 21 - Jan. 2 Winter Break/No School
January 3 Classes Resume
January 18 End of 2nd Grading Period/End of 1st Semester
January 21 Martin Luther King Day/No School
February 18 President’s Day/No School
March 11 OGT week begins
March 27 End of the 3rd Grading Period
March 28-April 1 Spring Break/No School
May 2-4 Senior Class Trip
May 10 Prom
May 26 Commencement
May 27 Memorial Day/No School
May 30 End of 4th Grading Period/
End of 2nd Semester Last Day of Classes for Students/
Early Dismissal
May 31 Closing Day for Teachers
NOTE: If make-up days are required due to the district exceeding the number of calamity
days, the following sequence may be used: June 3, 4, 5
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PROBLEM SOLVER
If you have problems or need information in the following areas, please see the indicated person. If you have a problem not listed, come to the office.
ACT-SAT-PSAT-College…………………………….…………………………Mrs. Anthony
AP Courses/Testing………………………………………….……..............Mrs. Anthony
Athletic Concerns ………………………………………………………..………….Mr. Taylor
Attendance Notes……………………………………………….…….…………….Mrs. Price
Career Center…………………………………………………………………….Mrs. Anthony
Discipline………………………………………………………….……………………Mrs. Taylor
Independent Study………………………………………………………………..Mrs. Taylor
Locker Problems……………………………………………………………………Mrs. Taylor
Lost & Found…………………………………………………………………………..Mrs. Price
Locker Combination………………………………….……………………………Mrs.Taylor
Lost Textbook……………………………………………………………Classroom Teacher
NCAA Eligibility/Clearing House…………………………………………Mrs. Anthony
Parking………………………………………………………………………………….Mrs. Taylor
Personal problems/concerns……………………………………………..Mrs. Anthony
Ohio Graduation Tests……………………………………………………….Mrs. Anthony
Report Card Error - Attendance……………………………………………...Mrs. Price
Report Card Error - Grades………………………………………..Classroom Teacher
Schedule…………………………………………………………………………...Mrs. Anthony
Scholarships……………………………………………………………………...Mrs. Anthony
Stolen Property……………………….…………………………………………….Mrs. Taylor
Suggestions/Complaints…..……..Student Council – Mrs. Arp/Mr. DeSantis
Transcripts……………………………………….……………..Mrs. Anthony/Mrs. Price
Work Permits ……………………..………………………………………………….Mrs. Price
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subject.
During suspension, students are not per-mitted to attend classes or extracurricular activities.
The Principal/Administrator may initially implement steps 2, 3, or 4 due to the severity of the offense.
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EMERGENCY REMOVAL
In extreme cases where immediate removal is necessary to prevent injury to students or school property or to avoid severe disruption of the educational system, a superintendent, principal, or building administrator is authorized to remove a student from curricular activities for up to twenty-four (24) hours.
SUSPENSIONS
Suspensions from school are given by the principal for the very worst infrac-tions of school rules and policies listed in the Discipline Code provided to stu-dents. The corrective actions noted for each infraction are a suggested mini-mum punishment. The building administrator may opt to increase the punish-ment if it is deemed necessary. Suspensions cannot be given by teachers. Sus-pensions are given only as a last resort. It signifies that the student’s behavior has been so disruptive that the only reasonable way to deal with the situation is to remove the student from the school environment.
The suspension procedure for our school district is as follows:
1. The Principal will hand the student actual written notice of the charges and intentions / notice to suspend.
2. The student will have the opportunity to have an informal hearing before the Principal or Superintendent designee to challenge the reasons for the intended suspension or otherwise explain his or her actions. A record shall be kept of that hearing.
3. If the administrator determines as a result of the hearing the student should be suspended, a written notice within 24 hours of the suspension will be sent to the parent/guardian and the Treasurer of the Board.
4. Appeals of the decision of the suspension may be made to the Board of Education or its designee (Superintendent or Principal). Parents shall be notified of the decision of Board of Education or designee on appeal of suspension.
5. The Principal may suspend a student from school for a period of ten days or less.
The student will be sent home during out-of-school suspension days.
The student will be required to pick-up and return completed assignments upon his/her return to school or as specified by the administration/teacher.
For each suspension day, the student will be penal-ized 1% from his/her final 9 week grades for each
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ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
School buses are scheduled to arrive at school between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. If the bus brings you to school before 7:30 a.m., students eating breakfast should report to the cafeteria and sit in the assigned high school area. Bus students arriving after 7:30 a.m., should report to lockers and their first period class. A warning bell rings at 7:30 a.m. and a tardy bell at 7:37 a.m. Students should not be dropped off before 7:15 a.m. and should be picked up promptly at 2:35 p.m. Students will be dismissed via the P.A./Bell System
BEYOND COMPULSORY AGE
A. Students Aged 18 or Older:
Students, upon reaching 18 years of age or older, are considered to be adults who have chosen to attend Brookfield High School. Consequently, they are subject to all rules and regulations applicable to other students. Therefore, if students are 18 or older and reside with their parents or adult relatives, it is still mandatory that the above be contacted in order for students to be released for early dismis-sal, illness, etc. Absence notes are required from the parents or adult relatives with whom the student is residing. The only exception is when students are living on their own and are financially self-supporting. (See B below.)
B. Self-Supporting Student:
Students between the ages of 18 and 21 maintaining residence in this school dis-trict apart from parents and who support themselves by their own labor and who meet all other Board requirements for enrollment, are entitled to attend school free. The superintendent or his designee may make reasonable inquiries and may demand evidence of self-sufficiency to establish the qualification of such a person for free attendance. The guidelines to be used under this section are those pub-lished by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
LOCKER USE
A locker will be issued to each student at the beginning of the school year. Stu-dents are expected to keep their lockers clean and not to abuse them in any way. The school cannot be responsible for valuables left in lockers. Students should not get in the habit of putting their belongings in other students’ lockers or on top of their lockers. Lockers are the property of the school district and, as such, are subject to random searchers. Students have no privacy expectations with respect to lockers.
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USE OF MEDICATION
In those circumstances when a student must take medication (prescribed or over-the-counter) during the school day, the following guidelines (Brookfield Local School Board Policy Guidelines - 5330) are to be observed: Parent/Guardian should determine with their physician’s counsel whether the medi-cation schedule can be adjusted to avoid it being administered during school hours. The Medication Request and Authorization form 5330 F1 must be filed with the respective building principal before the student will be allowed to begin taking any medication during school hours. This written and signed request form will include:
- student’s name
- medication and dosage or procedure required
- times required
- special instructions including storage and sterility requirements
- date medication will be started
- date medication will no longer be needed
- physician’s name, address, and telephone number
- probable side effects
- authorization for school personnel to administer the medication, if necessary
- authorization by both the physician and the parent/guardian for student to self- administer the medication
- agreement/satisfactory arrangement to deliver medication to/from school
- agreement to notify the school in writing if the medication, dos-age, schedule, or procedure is changed or eliminated.
A new request form must be submitted each school year or for each new med-ication.
All medications to be administered during school hours must be registered with the principal/school nurse’s office.
Medication that is brought to the office will be properly secured. Medication must be conveyed to school directly by the parent/guardian. Two-to-four (2-4) week supply of medication is recommended. Medication MAY NOT be sent to school in the student’s lunch box, pocket, or other means on or about his/
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mitted. Mesh or sheer tops are permitted if a shirt is worn underneath that meets the dress code requirements. All clothing shall be respectable and must not show cleavage or undergarments.
6. Shirts that say Fugitive, Convict, Police, Security, etc. are not permitted. Also, shirts mocking government positions or occupations are not permitted. In addition, clothing or accessories depicting musical groups that have “Parental Advisory” warnings on their albums will not be permitted. Examples include, but are not limited to, Marilyn Manson, Insane Clown Posse, Slipknot, Twisted, etc.
7. Garments, jewelry, or accessories cannot display inappropriate or indecent pictures, advertisements or slogans and cannot have statements that are suggestive or may have double meanings related to beer, liquor, drugs, tobac-co, sex, bondage, violence, death, hate, or satanic cults. Wallet chains, chains, spiked chokers or bracelets, and/or any accessories which are perceived by the administration as a potential weapon are not permitted.
8. Dresses are only permitted if they have sleeves. Dresses and skirts must be “Fingertip Length” or four (4) inches above the knee, whichever is longer. This may include shirts/tops to be worn over “leggings.”
9. Pajama pants are not permitted. Sweatpants, windbreaker, or swishy pants are permitted as long as they are loose fitting. All pants, including jeans, must be secured firmly at the waist. No sagging of pants is allowed.
10. Shorts may be worn year round. Because wearing shorts is a privilege, the following guidelines must be followed:
a. Shorts must be “Fingertip Length” or four (4) inches above the knee, whichever is longer.
b. Cut-off shorts are not permitted. Shorts must have a manufac-tured hemline.
c. Tight-fitting shorts made of spandex material such as biker shorts are not permitted as an outer garment.
d. Shorts made of mesh material are permitted as long as they are not see-through (athletic shorts).
11. Shoes must be worn at all times. No cleats of any kind are to be worn in the building. Slippers are not permitted. Flip-Flops and Athletic Slides will be allowed, but can be prohibited by classroom/building policy/rules.
12. Clothing naming middle/high schools other than Brookfield is prohibited.
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DRESS CODE
Because fashion is subject to change, it is impossible to anticipate and list all areas in which decisions on extreme and acceptable attire will need to be made. Any clothing or accessory that does not follow the guidelines of the dress code, is contrary to the basic educational mission of the school, does not meet the standards of the community, or is considered inappropriate by the building principal will result in a dress code violation. Any student departing from appro-priate standards of dress will be sent home, whenever possible. Detentions will be assigned for every dress code violation. The dress code will be a progressive discipline policy. Continued offenses may lead to a Saturday School, In-School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, and/or the loss of privileges (including but not limited to the privilege to wear shorts, driving, etc).
Objectives: 1. to help guide students to respect appropriate standards of attire.
2. To assure that clothing and accessories worn by students are free of safety hazards and do not distract from the edu-cational process.
Guidelines for Students:
1. All hair must be kept neat, clean, and well-groomed and out of one’s eyes and cannot distract from the educational process. Hair must be of a natural birth color. Burgundy, purple, pink, orange, blue, green, white etc. are not per-mitted. Any highlights or hair coloring must be blended naturally. Mustaches, beards, and goatees are permitted but must be kept neatly trimmed. No spiked hair, Mohawks, or other extreme hair styles.
2. Hats, gloves sweatbands, and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. Also, scarves, do-rags/bandanas, or handkerchiefs are not to be worn. In addi-tion, students wearing hooded sweatshirts may not have the hood on during the day. Coats/jackets are prohibited.
3. No facial piercings – other than ears – are permitted to be worn (even if cov-ered). Offensive tattoos must be covered at all times. Excessive writing on skin or clothing is not permitted.
4. All clothing should be neat, clean, and free of holes including manufactured holes. Wearing clothing underneath clothing with holes is still a dress code vio-lation.
5. All shirts / tops must have manufactured sleeves. Tank tops, backless or semi-backless tops, undershirts, halter tops, midriffs, and tube tops are not per-
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her person. An exception to this would be emergency medications for asthma, aller-gies and/or reactions.
For each prescribed medication, the container shall have a pharmacist’s label with the following information:
- student’s name
- physician’s name
- date
- pharmacy name and telephone number
- name of medication
- prescribed dosage and frequency
- special handling and storage directions
Over-the-counter medications must be in the original container and be properly
labeled.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Occasionally, Brookfield High School receives requests for directory information con-cerning students. These requests come from various groups such as: colleges and universities, local PTO groups, Armed Service recruiters, non-profit organizations, etc. The Brookfield schools consider directory information to be names, addresses, parent’s names, date of birth, contact information, and class designation. Parents or eighteen-year-old students have the right to refuse the release of such information by notifying the Superintendent’s office in writing within the first two weeks of school. The school will use discretion in releasing directory information concerning students.
COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Section 3321.0 of the Ohio Revised Code states that “A child between the age of six and eighteen years is of compulsory school age, and must attend school.”
Regular attendance is one of the first requirements for good progress in school. Most subjects are taught in sequence, requiring the understanding of each concept in the order of its presentation. Persistent absenteeism creates a genuine hardship for a student and is regarded as a very serious problem. Students may not attend
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extracurricular activities during a suspension or if they have not attended school for at least a half-day on the day of the activity (unless school is not in session). Skipping classes or truancy is usually the first step toward serious discipline prob-lems. School authorities have a right to know why a student is absent from school. Students not present in school for any purpose are counted as absent. Ohio law indicates below 90% attendance as deficient.
Excessive absence will result in withholding of credit and retention for the school year should a student exceed the following amount of unexcused absences.
**1 credit (full year) courses – over 18 unexcused days
**Semester Courses - over 9 unexcused days
ABSENCE TIME LINE
A student is considered tardy until 10:30 a.m.
Arrival to School: Between 10:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. - 1/2 day absent
Leaving School: Before 8:30 a.m. - Full day absent
Between 8:31 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. – 1/2 day absent
PROCEDURE WHEN ABSENT
1. When you are not able to come to school, your parents/guardians
must call the school office at 448-3001 and report your absence and the reason. If the absence is to be for an extended time, the reason can be given and it will not be necessary to call each day. Note: this call is not considered an excuse for absence.
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DISCIPLINE CODE
Every attempt shall be made to be as fair as possible.
Self-discipline is something we all must learn. It is perhaps the most important type of discipline.
The administration and teachers do not punish students when they show improper conduct. They only take corrective action in holding undesira-ble behavior accountable so as not to interfere with the education of others.
A consistent effort will be made to keep a few students from giving the entire student body a negative image and poor reputation.
This Local Board-adopted policy is in compliance with Ohio Law 3313.661.
All possible misconduct could not possibly be listed. In other cases of misconduct the corrective action taken will relate as closely as possible to offense.
Rules and regulations defining every type of student behavior are nei-ther practical nor possible. Students are expected to behave and obey school rules, regulations, and procedures and to practice good citizen-ship at all times in school and related school extracurricular activities.
In order to provide an efficient school, a certain level of student disci-pline is necessary. In providing this environment, we feel that the fol-lowing rules and regulations can act as positive guides.
The violations involve corrective action for one school year at a time. They are not cumulative except in truancy cases that are cumulative throughout the student’s K through twelve educational experiences.
Parents are to be notified whenever possible of serious or repetitive infractions.
Repetitive infractions of school rules and regulations may result in elimi-nating prior steps to expulsion.
At extracurricular functions, punishment shall be administered at the discretion of the administration.
NOTE: A listing of infractions and corrective actions is distributed to students at the beginning of the school year.
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BROOKFIELD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CODE OF CONDUCT
The maintenance of school discipline and proper behavior is essential to the establishment of a proper learning environment. All employees as well as all students are responsible for the maintenance of good discipline within the school setting. A breach of discipline is any conduct of pupils, which substan-tially and materially interferes with the maintenance of a proper learning environment. Acts of behavior which tend to conflict with the education program, which can be antagonistic to the welfare of other students, the staff and/or the system cannot be tolerated. School authorities cannot accept liability and responsibility for student health, safety and welfare unless the student conforms to the specified standards of good conduct.
In order to maintain the proper learning environment for all students, when a student is found to be in violation of this Code of Conduct it shall be consid-ered a serious breach of accepted behavior and disciplinary action will be taken. Unless otherwise noted in the individual section, this code shall be applicable on school grounds at all times or off school grounds during a school-sponsored activity, on any school conveyance and at any other time when the student is subject to the authority of the school.
Students who engage in acts that repeatedly violate this code will be subject to more severe consequences for subsequent violations. The school district shall be entitled to maintain records of each student's misconduct and con-sider such records in arriving at the type of severity of punishment for a viola-tion of this code.
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2. The call should be made between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., if possi-ble. If homework is desired, inform the school when making the call (in cases when absences will be more than three (3) days).
3. If no call is received, we will contact your home requesting a re-sponse. Ohio law requires daily contact when a call is not re-ceived. We may also use the automated ONECALL system to con-tact you.
4. If parents are taking you on a trip with them, the school should be informed before leaving. Family vacations should be scheduled on days when school is not in session. In extraordinary circum-stances when the parent can demonstrate the necessity for re-questing the child's absence for this reason, the principal may approve such a request. A poor attendance pattern for a student whose parent requests vacation time would be a valid reason for not approving such absence.
If you are to be absent for a long period of time due to illness, the school should be aware of this factor so that home instruction can be arranged for you.
The following are the only recognized excuses for school absence: ill-ness (accompanied by a doctor’s or parent’s note), death in the family, religious holiday, legal matters, emergency at home, quar-antine of home, or an absence excused by the building administra-tor. The student must turn in written proof of absence the next day he/she returns to school. All other absences are considered unex-cused.
At any time that absences become excessive, a doctor's statement as to the reasons for the frequent absence is required. Excuse must state that you were unable to attend school. The student must turn in a doctor’s excuse the next day he /she returns to school.
Parents shall provide the school with current home, work and emergency telephone numbers.
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HOMEWORK PROCEDURES
Parents: If a student has been absent for three (3) or more days you may request homework. In the event of an extended illness, additional homework may be requested provided the previous work was completed and turned in. HOME-WORK IS NOT GIVEN FOR 1 DAY ABSENCE. Call the Brookfield High School Office (448-3001) and make arrangements by 8:00 a.m. to pick up work/books. Work will be ready after 2:00 p.m. Parents should be prepared to give the office the student’s locker number/combination if materials will be needed from the stu-dent’s locker.
Preparing student work takes a good deal of teacher time. Pit is important that you make arrangements to pick up the work when it is available. In addition, pease be sure your student completes work requested and brings it to school when s/he returns.
LEAVING THE PREMISES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
A verbal or written request from your parents is required when you are to be excused during school hours. This note should be given to the office by 7:45 a.m. If you return to school during the same day, report to the office to sign in. Students are not to leave the building without an adult or family member. Par-ents / guardians must sign students in and out in the main office.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL
Prompt arrival at school is expected of all students. Late arrival disrupts class and causes a loss of instructional time. Any student arriving at school after 7:37 a.m. is considered tardy. Students late to school in the morning must report to the principal’s office before going to class. In case of habitual tardiness you will be referred to the Main Office. A tardy slip must be issued for admittance to class. A student who is tardy to school 3 times per semester will receive an ex-cessive tardy note. Upon reaching 4 tardy slips per semester, the student will receive detention and further disciplinary action as per our code of conduct.
TARDINESS TO CLASS - Refer to Code of Conduct.
RECORDS
Students are asked to inform the teacher and the office about changes in ad-dress, telephone number or other information that may be valuable for the stu-dent’s health and welfare.
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10. Ask for help from your teachers.
VALUABLES
Common sense and consideration is the best guide for determining whether or not to bring personal possessions to school. The school administration and staff are not responsible for valuables which students bring to school. It is recom-mended that students leave all valuables at home. If special circumstances make it necessary for you to bring substantial cash or other important posses-sions to school, they should be kept with you at all times or given to your teach-er during a physical education class. Never leave valuables in your desk or lock-er.
SAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE The Safe School Helpline is a communications tool that students, parents and educators can use to prevent threats to learning. The Helpline provides a confi-dential means of reporting unsafe conditions that may imperil students and staff, and help to identify at-risk students using totally anonymous, non-threatening measures. It gives school officials the information they need to enhance safety and improve the quality of education. The anonymous Safe School Helpline is a first line of defense against drugs, violence, and weapons in our community. Calls are taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-418-6423, Ext. 359.
OBSERVATION CAMERAS Observation cameras are in place to monitor the property and facilities of the Brookfield Local School District. They are not in place to protect the personal property of those individuals on official business, nor are they in place to moni-tor/enhance the personal safety of those individuals entering and exiting the facility. Due to various factors such as extended use of school facilities and the random nature of incidents that may occur, the observation cameras will be in opera-tion virtually 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. Observation cameras are in place for the following uses, but not limited to: (1) use to detect criminal offenses which occur in view of the equipment, (2) use for inquiries and pro-ceedings related to suspected violations of the Student Code of Conduct, (3) use for research such as the nature of area usage, traffic patterns or evaluation of particular observation camera systems and (4) use in accordance or compli-ance with any court order or governmental agency directive. Access to the ob-servation cameras and their archived records are under the jurisdiction of school administration in order to protect individuals’ privacy rights and person-al information.
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The selection process is complicated. First, academic records are examined to determine those who meet the minimum GPA requirements. Those students are then asked to complete a membership information form which must be submitted by the deadline given. Failure to submit this form on time removes a candidate from the selection process. In the meantime, school personnel are surveyed as to their perceptions of the candidates and student records are checked. Students may be personally consulted if questions should arise about their application, school record or reported incidents. Once all of these steps have been completed, a faculty committee will examine all aspects to determine membership. Member-ship selection will be announced during the tapping ceremony and luncheon.
Selection/membership is a privilege and not a right. The building principal has the final say in all matters pertaining to the selection process.
SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SPORTSMANSHIP
The cheers – the fight song – the Alma Mater – on paper amount to little. When done by the cheerleaders, they show a fine backing of our school. But, when all of us join in, they show a deep pride for our mighty Warriors! Cheer with your cheer-leaders and back your teams. Be loyal to all school functions, games, and events. Show courtesy to the opposing team’s coaches, cheerleaders, and officials. Devel-op the ability to win or lose gracefully. Attend as many games and events as you can throughout the year.
STUDY SKILLS
Set your goals in each class and work to achieve them. It is important to get the most out of your time in every learning situation. So, check your attitude, think positively, and stick with your plan. Studying well can help you do well in school. Follow these tips to better study skills.
1. Keep an assignment sheet
2. Plan a regular study time each day.
3. Keep paper, pencils, and other supplies close by.
4. Find a quiet place to study with no distractions.
5. Use a desk or table for writing.
6. Take short study breaks.
7. Don’t put off work until the last minute.
8. Take notes in class and from books.
9. Use the library when necessary.
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PERSONAL DATA CARDS
At the beginning of each school year, or at the time of enrollment, each student is given a Personal Data Card for his/her parent/guardian to complete listing perti-nent information about that student and his/her parents/guardians, important phone numbers that may be needed by the school and medical treatment infor-mation and consent. These cards should be updated as necessary and will be kept on file in the main office. The student’s social security number must be listed.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education classes are required of all students in all grades. To be excused for medical or health reasons, a note from a doctor giving reasons must be on file in the main office/physical education office. A student may be excused from a particular class because of sickness or injury by bringing a note from his/her par-ent. The building administrator/nurse must approve the request.
NURSE’S OFFICE
Students who become ill during the school day must obtain a pass from their teacher before reporting to the clinic. If the nurse is not available, the student should report to the office or a guidance counselor. If the student is too ill to re-main in school, parents/guardians will be notified and the student will be sent home. A student may not remain in the clinic if a test is being given in this stu-dent’s class period. Parents are encouraged to communicate directly to the school nurse any health concerns that may affect the student’s performance or behavior at school. School personnel are not permitted to administer aspirin or any medica-tion to students. Special arrangements can be made with the building administra-tor/school nurse for students to receive medications during school hours. No medicine will be administered without proper authorization forms. These forms are available in the office. Medicine will not be accepted by the nurse from stu-dents. Parent/Guardian must present the medicine to the building administrator/school nurse in the original container.
TELEPHONE USE
ONLY EMERGENCY CALLS SHOULD BE MADE DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
Cell Phones are not to be seen or used during school hours.
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BUS PASSES
Bus passes are issued only for long-term childcare reasons (not socializing). A note written by that student’s parent or guardian is to be dropped off in the main office before the tardy bell in the morning. The note must include; the student’s name, assigned bus no., phone number, what bus they are riding, address, and the reason.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
To see the Guidance Counselor about personal, social, or career concerns, use the sign-up sheet in the Main Office. Indicate when you have your study halls – the Guidance Counselor will send for you. If you have no study halls, put down the period you have Physical Education, Music/Band, or Art. You are not to wait for the Guidance Counselor without permission.
LOST AND FOUND
Please check in the main office for items you may have lost.
CAFETERIA
Each student is expected to either carry or buy lunch. You are expected to follow cafeteria rules. Students are expected to eat lunch. If you do not have a lunch, have forgotten it or there is a possibility that it will be brought in, it is your responsibility to check to see if it is in the office. Students are to dispose of trays and utensils in the right place after eating and place all refuse in the proper container.
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES
Students are to quietly enter the cafeteria and be seated. (SAVING SEATS IS NOT PERMITTED)
Students are not permitted to move freely about the cafeteria. Once the students are seated they are to remain seated.
Supervisors may assign seats if necessary.
Supervisors will call students to the lunch lines by class. It is imperative that students line up with their class and not a different group.
Supervisors will dismiss students at the end of the lunch period. The stu-dents are required to clean trash from the table and push chairs in.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SELECTION
Membership selection into the National Honor Society is based on a student’s scholarship, service, leadership and character. Each of these areas is examined as part of the selection process. To be eligible for membership the candidates must be members of the junior or senior classes and the candidates must have been in attendance at the school for one semester.
Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic average of a 3.25 based upon 5 se-mesters for junior students and 7 semesters for seniors. The candidates should have a passing grade in physical education and candidates are encouraged to take more than the minimal number of required courses. Student records may be con-sulted.
The selection of members will be based upon faculty recommendations and the majority vote of the faculty council.
Candidates will also be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership and character. Service is based upon a student’s current, active participation in both school and community activities. School activities include participation in clubs and/or sports. Community activities would encompass organizations such as Youth Court, Scouting, church groups and/or other civic organizations.
Leadership is assessed in two ways. The first deals with the leadership roles to which you have been elected since 9th grade. The second is more subjective as it deals with how others perceive you as a leader. It examines whether you are seen by your teachers / coaches / advisors as a positive leader in classes or other activi-ties.
Character is the least concrete category and probably the most difficult to evalu-ate. Evaluation of character cannot be based on hearsay but must be based on observation or documentation. Honesty and trustworthiness as perceived by oth-ers as well as adherence to rules are necessary qualities.
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PROM Only Junior and Senior students OR graduates may attend the annual Junior-Senior Prom. All participants at the prom will be expected to comply with our school rules and policies.
MAKE-UP WORK
Any student who is absent is responsible for making up and completing all tests and other graded schoolwork given by the instructors during the ab-sence unless stated in the discipline code. The student may be required to make up additional ungraded work at the instructor’s request. It is the stu-dent’s sole responsibility to inquire as to what work, tests, or other graded or ungraded assignments should be made up. Zeros shall be given for as-signed work not done. The time schedule for student make-up work is as follows:
a. If a student is absent one day immediately prior to a test, the instructor may require that student to take the test as scheduled if prior notification has been given. The decision is strictly that of the instructor.
b. If a student is absent two or more consecutive days prior to a test or quiz or any other graded work, the student is entitled to a make-up time of one day for each day missed up to a maximum of 10 days. The instructor may extend the time schedule. All other work missed shall be based on a minimum one-day make-up for each day missed up to a maximum of 10 days.
c. Any student who has asked for work before going on vacation is responsible for having work completed upon return from vacation. The student will have the same number of school days missed to make-up any test(s).
In accordance with administrative policies, students and / or parents are to advise the principal and respective teachers of anticipated and extended absences such as family vacations, hospitalization, etc. The instructor may extend make-up time as needed and determined by the instructor, provided all make-up work is completed by the last day of the school year.
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Students may use the restroom only after obtaining approval from the su-pervisors. (Maximum of 4 students at one time - 2 girls, 2 boys.)
FOOD AND DRINK Food and drink are not to be carried throughout the school. They are restricted to the cafeteria during the lunch period. The presence of food or drink in the classrooms and hallways is disruptive and causes a litter problem. Exceptions to this rule would include special classroom, extracurricular or athletic team events.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The student council is a service organization elected by the student body. The organization promotes school spirit and conducts projects and activities to im-prove our school. They work with advisors and administrators for answers and solutions to problems.
DETENTION
For violation of school policy, detention may be assigned. You shall report on the assigned day to the assigned area as determined by the building administra-tor. Any student on an athletic team or in an extracurricular activity will not be excused from detention for practice sessions or activities that conflict with the detention times. An administrator assigns detentions. Notification of a deten-tion must allow for at least one day before implementation for parents to organ-ize transportation. No student will be given credit for a served detention unless the student enters the detention session with some form of “school work” and works on it the entire period. Any student being uncooperative, noisy, or disrup-tive in respect to the detention rules will be removed from the detention list as if the student had not been present at all. The student’s home must make arrange-ments for transportation before attending the detention session. Persons plan-ning to transport students to and from detention must wait outside the school building. Dress code must be followed at detention.
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EMERGENCY/DISASTER
Emergency disaster drills are required by Ohio law. When an emergency or disaster (tornado, etc.) is eminent, or during emergency drills, students will be given specific instructions. An Emergency Plan will be posted in each room. Parents will be notified of instructions via the ONE CALL SYSTEM, if the need arises.
TEXTBOOKS
The Brookfield Board of Education furnishes textbooks for students when determined by the course of study or syllabus. Textbooks will be issued by our teachers at the beginning of the year. Upon issuance of the books, they become the responsibility of the students. Textbooks should have a book cover. If you lose your book, inform your teacher and he/she will lend you another one if possible. If you do not locate the book after a reasonable length of time, you will be asked to pay for the book. There is also a charge for any damage you do to the book. The charge will be based on the degree of damage. Books must last for several years so take care of them so they will be in good condition for the next student.
BOOK BAGS / BACK PACKS / GYM BAGS/ STRING BAGS
Book bags may be brought to school. However, they must fit in the stu-dent’s locker and be kept there during the school day. Students may not carry book bags / back packs / string bags/ or gym bags from class to class.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire drills are required by the Ohio Revised Code so our students and staff will become familiar with procedures in time of emergency. Exit instruc-tions are posted in each room. Your teacher will review with you the proper exit and where to go. Important things for you to remember are: (1) Stay with your class and stay in line; (2) Do not talk. Follow instructions; (3) Keep calm. Do not push. Walk fast but do not run; (4) If any exit is blocked, your teacher will give further instructions as to what exit to use.
AEROSOL SPRAY
Students may not bring any aerosol spray to school. This includes hair spray.
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Registration forms and parking permit applications are available in the main office. Serious and continuous violations of the student conduct code or the driving and parking lot policies, will result in the loss of driving privileges.
Violations of driving and parking regulations will be treated as discipline cases and may result in the following:
a. Loss of driving privileges (permanent or temporary)
b. After school detentions, Saturday School, or suspension
c. Vehicle may be towed at owner’s expense
PARENT PICK-UP AREA
Any students who are to be picked up by their parents during the day are to wait in the main office. Parents are expected to come into the office to sign their child out.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies are planned periodically as special events on the school calendar. Some typical themes include athletics, cultural presentations, entertainment, and profes-sional speakers. There is often a significant investment in time and money in prepa-ration for an assembly program. Student attendance is a requirement, not an op-tion. Special attention to etiquette, discipline and good citizenship is expected of all students.
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STUDENT – PARKING & DRIVING REGULATIONS
1. Our school district provides safe and efficient bus transportation,
consistent with Ohio Revised Code, for all eligible students who attend the Brookfield Local School District or Trumbull County Ca-reer and Technical Center
2. Students who have an extracurricular activity after school, early job placement, cooperative training, or another valid reason for driving in a private vehicle to Brookfield High School may do so if a driving permit is issued.
3. Parental written permission must be obtained from both the driv-er’s parents as well as the rider’s parents and be on file in the office. Failure to obtain proper parental written permission for driving and/or riding in a private vehicle may result in the loss of that privilege. Parents of all violators will be notified by the appro-priate building administrator.
4. Students are not permitted to visit or use their cars during the school day without the approval of the principal.
5. Students participating in a school-sponsored activity may not drive or transport others to a school-sponsored activity held outside the school district.
6. Parking is restricted to the student parking lot in an assigned space and is by permit only. Any student who parks in the student lot will be assessed the parking permit fee if s/he has not paid it in ad-vance.
7. Students are not permitted to ride the bus to school and leave in a private car without written parental permission and the approval of the principal.
8. Students who drive recklessly or at an excessive speed for a school zone may have their driving privileges withdrawn and the police will be notified if they continue to drive in this manner.
9. Any vehicle entering the school area is subject to search by school authorities and law enforcement personnel working with them. Such search may be conducted without warrant for any reasonable pur-pose. Search of vehicles includes all compartments and components thereof. Once a search begins, the person in control of the vehicle will not be permitted to remove it from the premises during the reasona-ble duration of the search.
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TORNADO DRILLS
Tornado drills are also required by law. Please, become familiar with procedures. Exit your rooms quickly and quietly and report to your designated area. All Stu-dents should kneel with heads covered and face the wall. Complete silence is required.
SCIENCE PROJECTS AND STUDENT DEMONSTRATION
Students are not to bring to school live animals or items that could be considered weapons, etc. for class demonstration unless permission is granted by the teacher and principal in advance.
GUM CHEWING
Brookfield High School does not permit the use of chewing gum. This policy is enforced because of the extra work it would take to keep our school clean and the unsanitary conditions resulting from disposing of gum in drinking fountains and elsewhere.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Brookfield High School recognizes that the privacy of students or their belongings may not be violated by unreasonable search and seizure and directs that no stu-dent be searched without reasonable suspicion or in an unreasonable manner. Brookfield High School acknowledges the need for in-school storage of student possessions and shall provide places for that purpose. Such spaces remain the property of the Board and, in accordance with law, may be the subject of random search. Where locks are provided, students should lock them against incursion by other students, but in no such places shall students have such an expectation of privacy as to prevent examination by a school official. School authorities are charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and well-being of the students in their care. In the discharge of that responsibility, school authorities may search the person or property, including vehicles, of a student, with or with-out the student’s consent, whenever they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence of a violation of law or of school rules. The extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of the alleged infraction and the student’s age.
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FLOWERS, BALLOONS, ETC.
Flowers and balloons are not permitted to be delivered to school for occa-sions such as birthdays, special events, etc. They cannot be delivered to the student, and therefore should not be sent.
SELLING ARTICLES
Only items approved by the Board of Education are allowed to be sold as school projects. Students are not permitted to bring articles from home to be sold in school. No items may be sold during the school day by students if such items are considered in violation of the school’s wellness or safety policies.
VISITATION
All visitors to Brookfield High School must report to the office and sign in up-on entering the building. The secretary will provide you with a visitor’s pass.
PROGRESS REPORTS
When your teacher(s) believe that you are underachieving or failing, they will contact your parents by the use of a progress report midway during each grade period listing deficiencies, averages, and suggestions for improvements. This serves as a warning that you must put more effort and time toward your lessons. The same reports may be utilized to show progress or report student improvement. Students and parents alike should use the comments on these forms to help the student focus on what is needed to achieve success for the school year. See your teacher if you feel you need extra help.
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences occur during the first and third grading periods. Parents/Guardians are asked to make a specific appointment with the teach-ers of each of their children . These conference times are valuable to the overall education program. Some parents are hesitant about participating in conferences, but our teachers can do a much better job with students if they can share their understanding directly with the parent. It is not necessary to wait for the regular conference time if a parent has a special concern. Parent conferences are encouraged and can be arranged at any time during the school year.
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SCHOOL BUS PROCEDURES, RULES, REGULATIONS
If you ride the bus in the morning, you are not permitted to leave the premises without specific permission from the principal. When you are dismissed after school, you must go directly to your bus and get on the bus. The following rules have been established in order to ensure the safety of all students who ride our buses:
Use only the bus and bus stop you are assigned to.
Orderly behavior is required at each bus stop.
Remain seated, facing front, when the bus is in motion.
Talk quietly and make no unnecessary noise.
Keep head and arms inside the bus.
No eating or drinking inside the bus.
Do not litter the inside of the bus or throw anything out the windows.
Be quiet when the bus is crossing railroad tracks.
Bus passes to ride a different bus will not be issued unless it is a permanent or long-term situation.
Infractions of the above rules will be brought to the attention of the parents. Con-tinual abuse of bus privileges will result in the denial of transportation and or sus-pension from school.
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STUDY HALL POLICIES
While in study hall, you are expected to work quietly and independently. Study hall is to be treated and respected as any other class in your schedule. You must have appropriate school materials with you when you report to study hall. To ensure a quiet atmosphere conducive to study, students should observe the following rules:
1. Students are to be in their seats on time.
2. No passes will be recognized until the entire study hall is ready for study.
3. No student will be excused from study hall unless he/she has a pass signed by requesting staff member.
4. Talking without permission is not permitted.
5. Students will be allowed restroom privileges by permission of the monitor.
6. Students should report to the study hall before asking permission to go to the library.
7. The student must sign the attendance form in the library so that his/her attendance may be recorded.
8. Electronic Devices and card playing are not permitted in study hall.
9. Dismissal from study hall is by teacher/monitor direction not by the bell.
10. All paper and debris must be picked up off floor prior to departure.
11. Study hall rules also apply to library. Abuse of the rules in the library will result in withdrawal of the privilege.
LIBRARY USAGE
The library is available to all students as a reading and research center. The library has a collection of audio-visual materials, books, magazines, reference materials, and a computer lab. Books may be checked out for a two-week peri-od and renewed once. A fine of 10 cents per day will be assessed on books re-turned late. Magazines do not circulate. Library privileges can be revoked until fines are paid and books returned. Homework is not to be done in the library unless you are doing research for a report. There is to be no gum, candy, or talking in the library. Teachers may give out passes for library usage. Study hall teachers/monitors may give out passes for library usage. Study hall teachers/monitors may also allow a limited number of students to use the library during that time.
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GRADING SCALE
A - 100-93 B - 92-85 C - 84-75 D - 74-66
F - 65-0
HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll is a special recognition for academic achievement. It is based on overall academic percentage average for the preceding grading period. An overall average of 93% to 100% merits the student Honor Roll recognition. A designation of Honorable mention is given to students with an overall average of 85% to 92%.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
In grades 9 through 12, to be eligible you must be currently enrolled in school and have received passing grades in a minimum of five one credit courses in the immedi-ately preceding grading period. Eligibility for each grading period is determined by grades received the preceding grading period. Semester and yearly grades have no effect on eligibility. Students may not participate in an athletic event during a sus-pension or if they have not attended school for at least a half-day on the day of that event. For eligibility purposes, summer school grades may not be used to substitute for failing grades received the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of enough subjects taken the preceding grading period.
CHEATING
When cheating has been accurately identified, the teacher should inform the princi-pal of the incident. All incidents of cheating will be handled in a confidential man-ner. The student who has cheated will receive a zero on the test or assignment and the parents will be notified.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
An alternative to an out-of-school suspension that prevents a student from attending all or some classes.
Students may be assigned in-school suspension for several days or just a por-tion of the day depending on the violation. During this time, the student is as-signed to a self-contained alternative classroom. Students will be supplied with their assignments from their teachers and are required to work on these assign-ments.
Other students are not permitted to visit a student in this room. Counselor/Principal, or an emergency situation, may permit the student to leave the room.
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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
The Brookfield Local Schools recognize Chemical Dependency as a treatable illness. Therefore, in order to provide for a program intervention and treat-ment in the Brookfield Local District, the following policy was adopted:
Protocol for suspected chemical use: Description: Staff member suspect’s chemical use by the student.
Staff member becomes concerned about possible chemical use because of inappropriate behavior displayed by the student.
Staff member contacts the Guidance Counselor and discusses the rea-sons for suspecting chemical use.
The Guidance Counselor circulates tracking forms to staff members that have contact with the student. The student is observed for two (2) weeks.
The Guidance Counselor gathers the data and discusses it with the con-cerned staff member(s).
If the data is negative, no further action is taken.
If the data is positive for documented specific inappropriate behavior, the Guidance Counselor contacts the student and his/her parents/guardians to see him/her for a meeting.
The student and parents/guardians are informed about the documented behavior that has been observed at school. The Guidance Counselor presides at the meeting. The principal, a concerned staff member and/or task force member may also be present. The Guidance Counselor may recommend that the student should have a professional assessment.
If the parents refuse an assessment, no further action is taken. The tracking forms and documentation of the meeting are placed in a confi-dential school file.
Protocol for possession or use of alcoholic beverages and possession or use of illegal drugs or drug-related item – SEE MISCONDUCT/OFFENSE TABLE. The Athletic Guidelines for Drug &/or Alcohol Use are found with-in the “Brookfield Athletic Department Rules and Regulations.” (Board Adopted 6/2011)
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HALL PASSES
If you have to be out of your assigned room during class time, we require that you
have a hall pass from your teacher. No students are to be in the corridors without a pass. It is the responsibility of the student to request it from the teacher. If you fail to do so, you may be penalized. Any alteration of a hall pass by a student will result in disciplinary action. All students must "sign out" of every class prior to leaving the room..
RULES FOR DANCES AND FIELD TRIPS
1. Once a person has paid the admission, or stepped on the bus, he/she will
be considered in attendance at the dance/activity.
2. Once a person is officially in attendance, he/she cannot leave the building/bus and come back in/on. Any student who leaves the building/bus will no longer be under the supervision and/or responsibility of the chaperones. Students will accept full responsibility for their decision to leave the dance/activity and will accept responsibility for his/her actions from that point on.
3. Chaperones, however, do have the authority to remove or have removed from the dance and/or premises, any student who breaks any rule, regula-tion, or policy governing school-related functions which include those made over and above those written in the student handbook, made to specifically relate to a particular event.
4. Violation of any rule, regulation in policy governing all school functions and/or this dance/activity in particular, may result in dismissal from the dance and the premises. If this should occur, the advisor shall call the student's parent to inform them of this action and the reason why such an action is necessary. This call shall be completed before the student is re-moved from the building.
5. If, in the opinion of the administrator in attendance and the club advisor, a student's behavior and/or condition warrant immediate disciplinary action, the proper authorities may be called to remove student from the dance/activity and be taken to the police station. The parents will then be noti-fied of such action.
6. If improper conduct is displayed at a dance/activity, the dance/activity may be canceled immediately.
7. The Code of Conduct is in effect at all school activities.