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Tripp-Delmont School District
Student Handbook
2014-15
Approved by Tripp-Delmont School Board: August 11, 2014
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Contents
Section 1 Introduction Welcome
Philosophy
Board of Education
Tripp-Delmont Staff
Section 2 General Information
Bicycles
Calendars
Class Advisors
Classes and School Day
Emergency Procedures
Homework
Injuries and Illnesses
Leaving School
Pledge of Allegiance
School Closings
School Visitors
Student Planners
Section 3 Services
Breakfast and Lunch
Counseling
Special Education
Title I
Transportation to Activities
Section 4 Academics/School Life
Activities Class Officers and Student Council
Class Status
Courses/Curriculum
Distribution of Information
Grading
Graduation/College Admission Requirements
Homerooms
Initiation/Hazing
Lockers
Purchases by Student Organizations
Sales/Fund Raisers
Schedule Changes
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School Dances
SDHSAA
Student Meal Reimbursement
Tardiness
Section 5 Policies
AHERA
Attendance
Communicable Diseases
Complaint Policy
Promotion or Retention of Elementary Students
FERPA
Sexual Harassment
Title I
Progressive Discipline
Suspension and Expulsion
Section 6 Parent/Student Forms and Calendars Directory Information Opt Out Form
Student Handbook Parent Review Form
Student Grievance Form
Student/Parent Computer Use Agreement Form
Office Referral Form
Progressive Discipline Grid
School Calendar .
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Welcome to the Tripp-Delmont School District Welcome to school year 2014-15. With students, teachers and parents/guardians working together, we will make a difference for our students. Our theme for the year is “Building Excellence: One Student at a Time.” As our district philosophy states, each student is unique; therefore, it is the responsibility of T-D staff to help our students reach their potential and beyond. As students, it is your responsibility to come to school every day prepared to learn. Your school years go quickly, so make the most of your opportunity for academic success and involvement in school activities. Students, it is also your responsibility to abide by the rules and procedures of your classrooms and district. As parents/guardians, it is your responsibility to reinforce those classroom and district policies with your children. Take the time to become familiar with the policies of the Tripp-Delmont School District. By reinforcing those policies at home, you improve your children’s chances for academic success. It is imperative that parents/guardians talk to your sons or daughters. Find out what they are learning in class and check to see if they have any assignments due. Lastly, encourage your children to get involved with school activities. Our co-curricular programs engage students and instill a sense of pride in T-D. If you ever have questions, or concerns, please contact me at (605) 935-6766. I look forward to a great year Tripp-Delmont School District! Best regards, Ms. Gail L. Swenson Superintendent Tripp-Delmont School District 105 S. Sloan Street Tripp, SD 57376 Phone: 935-6766 FAX: 605-935-6507 [email protected] The Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 does not discriminate in its policies and programs on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX, Section 504 or Title VI, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 may be referred to the Superintendent at P.O. Box 430, Tripp, SD 57376, (Ph: 605-935-6766) or to the Regional Director, Depart of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8
th Floor, Kansas City,
Missouri 64153-1367.
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The Tripp-Delmont School Philosophy It shall be the philosophy of the Tripp-Delmont School District to provide for the needs of their children while in the best interests and capabilities of the community. The Board of Education realizes that, as our society changes to meet the needs of our state and nation, the school must also change. The school must be able to prepare our children for society and provide them an opportunity to be productive members of society. The philosophy of the Tripp-Delmont School is based on the premise that EVERY CHILD is a human resource to be aided in developing to their fullest potential.
1. It shall be the purpose of the whole school program to educate and teach each student to make the most of their
talents with which they were born and to help them to acquire the necessary education for successful living.
2. To develop those qualities and insights whereby they may take their part as a member of the school, the community, the state and the nation. In other words, to give them a basic experience in good citizenship and the responsibility thereof: To develop a sense of personal responsibility and spirit of service.
3. To build sound citizenship, character, ideals and to instill moral seriousness.
4. A prime pre-requisite of success in any field is the ability to get along with others. A good school should help students
to develop an appreciation of human relations and give them foundation in this important area.
5. To give the student guidance and direction toward finding their pace in society; to become fully self-actualizing.
2014-15 Board of Education Mr. Mark Mora, President
Mrs. Ronda Nuss, Vice President Mr. Darold Bitterman, Member
Dr. Jeff Kramer, Member Mrs. Rebecca Hotchkiss, Member
2014 - 15 School Administration Ms. Gail L. Swenson, Superintendent/Secondary Principal
Mrs. Hiddy Heinz, Elementary Principal Mrs. Sherry Hansen, Business Manager
Mrs. Karen Nuss, Administrative Assistant
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High School Staff Mrs. Amy Brown, Business Ed. / Computers Mrs. Kris Cahoy, Social Studies Mr. Lee Comp, Instrumental Music Mrs. Stacy Fousek, Computers / Tech Support Mrs. Shelly Finck, Vocal Music Mr. Josh Freier, English Mrs. Carly Fritz, PK – 12 Counselor/Para Mrs. Linda Grow, Mathematics Mrs. Debby Hopkins, Science Ms. Erin Lundberg, Special Education Mrs. Joyce Mann, Librarian Mrs. Shana Smidt, Spanish (Menno) Mr. Jordan Tuntland, Industrial Arts / Ag
Elementary/JH Staff Colony Staff Mr. Fred Carpenter, Special Education Mrs. Yvonne Gall, Clearfield Mrs. Barb Dozark, PE / Title I Ms. Pam Titze, Greenwood Mrs. Jennifer Gemar, Pre-School / Title I Ms. Lisa Ketchum, Paraprofessional Mr. Mark Gemar, 4
th Grade
Mrs. Sally Harrington, 3rd
Grade Mr. Christen Hildebrandt, English / Social Studies Mrs. Stacy Holzbauer, Special Education Mrs. Savanah Meyer, 2
nd Grade
Mrs. Dee Mogck, Kindergarten Mrs. Ruth Reiser, 6
th Grade
Mr. Tom Sattler, Science / PE Mrs. Jill Sommer, 5
th Grade
Mrs. Karlene Wegehaupt, 1st
Grade
Support Staff Mrs. Welisa Bacon, Paraprofessional Mrs. Ruby Dewald, School Nutrition Mrs. Lila Fechner, School Nutrition Mrs. Celia Freier, Paraprofessional Ms. Coreen Friederich, Custodian Mr. Leonard Friederich, Bus Driver Mr. Jim Mize, Bus Driver Mrs. Sarah Neugebauer, Paraprofessional Mr. Wayne Nuss, Substitute Bus Driver Mr. Sam Peters, Custodian Mrs. Connie Schmidt, Paraprofessional Mr. Steve Semmler, Asst. Boys Basketball Mr. George Verzani, Bus Driver Mrs. Tammy Ziegler, Paraprofessional
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Section 2 - General Information
Bicycles
Students may ride bicycles to and from school. Students are to use the designated bicycle racks provided on the south side of the school. Other items such as skateboards, rollerblades, rollers skates, and other similar items are not to be brought to school. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Calendar
A copy of the school calendar is provided at the end of this handbook.
Class Advisors
Class of 2015 Freier, Tuntland, Dozark Class of 2016 Brown, Cahoy, Hopkins Class of 2017 Comp, Sattler, Grow Class of 2018 Finck, Fousek, Lundberg Classes of 2019-20 Hildebrandt, Fritz
Classes and School Day
Classes begin at 8:22 a.m. A warning bell for the first class of the day rings at 8:19 a.m. Attendance will be taken throughout the day. Grades 7-12 follow a traditional eight period day and roll is taken for each period throughout the day. Students may enter the building at 8 a.m. unless they have permission to enter earlier from a teacher, activity director, coach or are participating in the breakfast program. Students entering the building are to go immediately to their classroom or cafeteria. All students must leave the building by 4:15 p.m. unless they are involved in an activity or under the supervision of a teacher or administrator.
Emergency Procedures
The school district will have a minimum of two fire drills per semester and will have a severe weather drill each spring. In the event of an actual fire in the building or a fire drill, an alarm will sound. Staff and students will evacuate the building according to the evacuation map posted in each room. Students will comply with staff instructions and file out of their respective rooms immediately and proceed in an orderly fashion to the designated exit. Students may not stop for coats, books or other property and must stay with their class. Everyone will walk quickly, without running. Everyone will exit the building and move across the street from the school. After everyone is accounted for and administration has given the “All Clear” signal, staff and students may return to their rooms. In the event that administration declares a severe weather situation or drill, all PK-8
th grade students and staff are to go to the locker
rooms. All 9-12th
grade students and staff are to go to the interior hallway on the main floor away from doors and windows. Students and staff shall sit on the floor of the interior hallway with heads down and arms protecting heads in the event of flying debris. Teachers will take roll of the students in their supervision and will not return to classrooms until a school administrator gives an “All Clear” signal over the P.A. system. In the event of an emergency evacuation, students and teachers will move to a designated downtown building for shelter. In all emergency situations, the teacher is responsible for making sure that all students are accounted for and will keep those students together until the situation is resolved.
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Students will be released from the designated downtown building only after administration releases the students to parents. Absolutely NO CELL PHONE USE by staff or students during emergencies that require evacuation. Parents will not be reunited with their children until it is safe to do so. In the event of any emergency that requires evacuation, parents shall wait for directions and notifications via the media or through the School Reach telephone notification system. Do not call the school as this interferes with the school’s ability to communicate with emergency personnel and law enforcement.
Homework Homework is assigned as a means of extending instruction. Students who have excused absences from school will have two days for make up for every one day absent. Students with unexcused absences will receive half credit for work missed. To receive full credit for work missed during unexcused absences, a student will need to make up time with the teacher.
Injuries and Illnesses
If a student becomes sick, the student will be taken to the office. The office staff will call parents/guardians to make sure the affected student can get home safely, or to arrange pick up. If a student is injured, the office will be notified immediately and a quick determination of the severity of the injury will be made to determine the best course of action. In case of a serious medical emergency, the student will be taken to the clinic or hospital, as noted by parents/guardians. In the situation of injury, documentation of the incident will be completed. When a staff or administration suspects a student of having a communicable disease or health problem, the family will be contacted and the district communicable disease policy will be put into effect.
Leaving School Premises
No student will leave school during school hours without permission of administration. Parents must notify the administrative office, either through a phone call or a note at the beginning of the day if a student will need to be released early from school.
Students may not drive their vehicles during school hours unless they have authorization to leave school and have followed the required procedure.
SDCL 13:24:17.2
Pledge of Allegiance
New South Dakota state law requires that schools “shall provide students the opportunity to salute the United States and the flag each day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States. A student may choose not to participate in the salute to the United States and the flag. However, a student who does not participate in the salute shall maintain a respectful silence during the salute.” The Pledge of Allegiance will be included in the opening messages from the office over the intercom every morning. Students will adhere to the law and have the opportunity to participate in this exercise of democracy.
School Closings
In the event of inclement weather or a school emergency, the superintendent will notify parents and the general public of any school closing using WNAX radio ( 570 AM ), KELO TV, KDLT TV, and KSFY TV prior to 7 a.m. If school is in session and dismissed early, this notification will be given at least one (1) hour before students are actually dismissed.
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The Tripp-Delmont School District utilizes School Reach mass telephone notification system. This system allows the school district to notify parents (within five minutes of the message being sent) by home phone or cell phone of any emergency closings or other important messages. Parents/Guardians should provide the district with as many telephone numbers as they would like to have called in the event of a closing. If phone numbers are changed or added, parents/guardians must notify the district as soon as possible.
School Visitors
The safety and well-being of students is the school district’s first concern. During the school day, all doors are locked and parents and visitors may only gain admittance through the main entrance. All parents and visitors are required to register in the administrative offices and receive a visitor’s badge. The district utilizes surveillance cameras for extra security. If a parent wishes to pick a student up before the end of the regular school day or wishes to drop something off the student needs, the office personnel will have the student report to the school office for that purpose. Parents that would like to visit their student’s class are encouraged must contact the school in advance of the visit. If a parent’s schedule will allow the visit to include the lunch hour, parents are welcome to participate in our school lunch program with their students.
Student Planners Students in grades 6-12 will be issued student planners that will include hall passes. Anytime a student wishes to leave class for bathroom breaks, to go to their locker, get a drink or go to the office will require a staff signature in the planner. Students are limited to the number of sign outs for the week as space for passes in the planner. Exemptions to this rule include emergencies such as illness or injuries, dismissal for activities or music lessons, or being called to the office. Students who lose their planners will need to purchase another one from the administrative office. Without a planner, hall privileges will be extremely limited.
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Section 3 - Services
Breakfast and Lunch Program
The Tripp-Delmont District provides a breakfast and lunch program. Students are asked to prepay for 10, 15 or 20 meals at a time. The district in cooperation with the federal lunch program offers free and reduced costs meals to help meet the needs of qualifying students and families. Families are encouraged to apply. Applications are provided at the district office and applying families are asked to return applications by the first Friday in September. Those families in the program the previous year may continue in the program at the same rate as the previous year until their current application is reviewed. Families may apply at any time during the school year if their financial conditions change.
Breakfast costs $ 1.80 and lunch costs $ 2.60 for grades PK – 6 and $ 2.75 for grades 7 – 12. Children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $ .30 for breakfast, and $ .40 for lunch. If the children are eligible for free or reduced price lunch, they are also eligible for free or reduced price breakfast.
Counseling Services
Mrs. Fritz is a certified school counselor who will be providing counseling services for PK-12 T-D students during 2014-15. Staff from Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Service also work with students throughout the year.
Special Education Services
Tripp-Delmont School District employs certified special education teachers and with the assistance of the South Central Educational Cooperative, conducts screenings and accepts referrals to meet the needs of any student that may have a disability that would impact their educational program. Services offered for those students that would qualify can include: a modified curriculum, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, resource room and special education classes.
Title I Services
The district provides assistance in the areas of mathematics and reading for qualifying students according to federal Title I program guidelines. These services are provided to qualifying students in grades K – 12 at Tripp-Delmont Elementary School, the Greenwood Colony School, and the Clearfield Colony School.
In order to increase academic gains of the participating students, the work done in Title I will require a team effort. This team is made up teachers, parents, and students, each of which has their own separate responsibilities.
The teacher is an important part of the team. He or she believes that Title I is an important part of your child’s educational program and will support and encourage your child in the Title I program by:
Meeting with your child on a daily basis to teach reading, writing and or math strategies to help him or her become an independent learner.
Attending biannual parent-teacher conferences.
Sending home frequent study progress reports.
Being available to you for visitations on lessons or for questions or concerns.
The parent is an important part of the Title I team. The parent’s responsibilities are to provide support and encouragement for the Title I program by:
Listening to your child read his or her Title I books each day.
Helping your child with writing, vocabulary, and or math assignments.
Attending Title I Parent and family activity nights. Working as a team teachers and parents can help students accomplish academic goals that exceed expectations. The parent compact will be provided in a school form that requires the signatures of parents and Title I teachers for qualifying students.
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Transportation to Activities The Tripp-Delmont School District generally provides transportation for students involved in school activities by:
Providing a school bus and certified bus driver for the activity; or
Providing a school mini bus and either a staff or coach to transport small numbers of students; or
Providing mileage to parents when individual students qualify for a regional or state contest/activity. Barring exceptional circumstances, students are expected to ride to and return from school activities utilizing the school transportation provided. If there are exceptional circumstances, the parent’ guardian should contact the school principal to determine whether the student should be excused from the activity or allowed to attend with the parent providing transportation. Parents may provide transportation home from any out of town activity, if: (1) they notify the bus driver and coach; and (2) providing that transportation will get the student home significantly earlier than returning by school transportation. If there is little or no difference in time saved, it is preferable to have students athletes return to the school as a team. Parents may designate another parent or adult to transport their students, but students are not allowed to drive themselves to and from out of town school activities. The school will not pay for student meals on activity trips.
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Section 4 - Academics/School Life
Activities
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule activities should contact the Superintendent office for approval and to insure that the school calendar is checked to avoid potential conflicts. No LOCAL school activities will be scheduled on Wednesday nights. This time has been set aside for church activities. All events must be cleared by the Superintendent at least a week before the event. Dates will be saved in order of request. Please remember that all practices and rehearsals must be conducted outside of regular school hours unless planned as part of the daily schedule.
Class Officers and Student Council
Each class will elect three class officers: a president, a vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer. Each will also elect one student council representative. The student council is composed of twelve members (two from each class, grades 7 – 12) made up of the six student council representatives and the six class presidents.
Election of class officers and student council representatives will be announced during the first week of school. To be elected a candidate must receive a majority vote. All class elections will be held by secret ballot with all class members having the right to vote.
Class Status
The minimum number of credits needed to advance to each high school classification is as follows:
Sophomores 5 or more credits successfully completed Juniors 10 or more credits successfully completed Seniors 15 or more credits successfully completed
Courses/Curriculum The Tripp-Delmont School District offers all courses required by the SD Board of Education to achieve a high school diploma. Required and elective courses are provided on-site by Tripp-Delmont School District teachers and also through the use of distance education and on-line classes. Distance education and on-line courses are offered though the SD Virtual High School which encompasses courses through the DDN network, NSU, and the DIAL Consortium.
Distribution of Information
Information in the form of pamphlets, booklets, etc. may be distributed when a speaker addresses students regarding college, military services, or post-secondary professions or avocations, when approved by administration. Materials may not be distributed that would be prohibited by statute, policy or have not been approved by administration.
Grading
Honor Roll lists are published by the Tripp-Delmont High School each nine weeks. 1. Gold Honor Roll 3.7 GPA or higher 2. Silver Honor Roll 3.3 GPA or higher – no grade lower than a “B-” 3. Bronze Honor Roll 2.7 GPA or higher – no grade lower than a “C-“
In order for Seniors to be listed as an Honor Student for graduation, they must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 for four years of HS.
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Letter Grade / Numerical GPA equivalents are:
A 4.00 B- 2.70 D+ 1.30 A- 3.70 C+ 2.30 D 1.00 B+ 3.30 C 2.00 D .70 B 3.00 C- 1.70 F . 00 An Incomplete becomes an “F” if not completed within two weeks unless the student has met with the principal and the time frame for completion has been adjusted for special reasons.
Graduation Requirements/College Admission
Class of 2014 and Beyond
Language Arts (4 credits): Writing - 1.5 credits, Literature - 1.5 credits (must include U.S. Lit.), Speech or Debate .5 credits, Lang. Arts elective - .5 credit Mathematics (3 credits): Must include Algebra I, and either Geometry or Algebra II Lab Science (3 credits) Biology, Physical Science, and either Chemistry or Physics Social Studies (3 credits): U.S. History – 1 credit, U.S. Government - .5 credit, World History - .5 credit, Geography - .5 credit Other: Personal Finance - .5 credit, Physical Ed. - .5 credit, Fine Arts - .5 credit, Health - .5 credit 1 credit any combination from – Vocational Ed. / Capstone Experience / World Language
Note: These are the minimum requirements for required courses set by the SD Board of Education. Individual school districts may require students to take more than these minimums to graduate. Example: The Tripp-Delmont School District requires students to take a full credit of World History and U.S. Government. The SD Board of Education requires all students to successfully pass 22 credits to graduate and receive their high school diploma. To reach this goal, students must successfully pass 5.5 credits each year and are strongly encouraged to take at least six credits each year.
Requirements for Admission to SD state universities / colleges
To enter the SD University system, students must complete the following college preparatory curriculum with an average grade of “C” or GPA of 2.00.
4 credits of English
3 credits of mathematics
3 credits of laboratory science
3 credits of social studies
1 credit of fine arts
½ credit of computer science
2 credits of world language (Needed only to qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship)
Students who have not met the course requirements in mathematics or laboratory science may gain admittance by attaining an ACT score of 20 in the mathematics or 17 in the social studies sub-test.
Entering undergraduates are also required to have one of the following:
A minimum GPA of 2.00
A graduating rank in the 60% of the class
An ACT composite score of 18 or higher
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Homerooms
7th
Grade Mr. Hildebrandt 8
th Grade Mr. Sattler
9th
Grade Ms. Lundberg 10
th Grade Mrs. Grow
11th
Grade Mrs. Cahoy 12
th Grade Mr. Freier
Initiation/Hazing
Initiation or hazing, such as freshman initiations are prohibited school policy. Under no circumstances must any semblance of such activity be allowed on school property. Violators will be eligible for suspension and possible expulsion from school according to the Progressive Discipline Plan.
Lockers
Students in grades 4 – 12 will be assigned individual lockers for their books and personal items. It is the duty of each student to keep their assigned locker clean and organized. Students have the option of locking their assigned locker, however lockers are the property of the Tripp-Delmont School District and as such are subject to inspection by school administration. Posters, pictures and other materials hung in lockers must be appropriate. If administration determines that materials are inappropriate for the school, the student will be required to remove this material and may be subject to discipline according to the Progressive Discipline Plan.
Purchases by Student Organizations
Accounts for student organizations are maintained through the district business office. No students may make purchases for organizations. Anyone who makes a purchase for a student organization without administrative approval becomes personally liable for the purchase.
Sales Campaigns / Fund Raisers
The Board of Education has made the following policies regarding sales and fundraising:
The sale of high school annuals by the annual staff is approved
The sale of magazine subscriptions by the junior class to support the Junior-Senior prom is approved No other items may be sold and no other school fund raisers may be done unless approved by the Superintendent. Sale of items (food items, clothing, or memorabilia) by the athletic or music boosters is solely under the control of those parent groups.
Schedule Changes
Every student is expected to pre-register for classes in the previous spring. This pre-registration indicates the demand for specific elective courses and helps determine the structure of the schedule as well as pre-ordering any materials specific to those courses. Course changes may be done during the first two weeks of the fall semester with parental and administrative approval. Course changes are dependent upon the availability of class space, particularly if the course is provided through distance education. Parents are encouraged to contact administration if they have questions about schedules, student progress toward graduation, and whether class choices will appropriately prepare their student for post-secondary plans. Students wishing to change classes during the spring semester will have one week at the beginning of the semester to apply for changes.
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School Dances
The Tripp-Delmont School District has one dance annually, typically utilizing DJ sound systems rather than live bands.
Junior-Senior Prom – hosted by the junior class and open to all Juniors and Seniors at Tripp-Delmont High School. Each invited guest will be able to bring a date to the dance. Formal dress will be worn for this dance.
Dances are staff supervised. No students will be admitted to a dance after 10:00 p.m. and student leaving after that time will not be re-admitted. As a school sponsored activity, all school rules on student behavior are in effect. Students from other schools attending a school dance as the date of TDHS students must adhere to the same rules for behavior or they will be required to leave. Student dates should be at least in the 9
th grade to attend these dances and no older than a student that would have
graduated in the previous year.
SDHSAA Activities/Rules
The Tripp-Delmont School District believes that student participation in school activities is an important part of becoming a well-rounded individual. Students are encouraged to participate in fine arts and athletic activities. There is a great deal of research substantiating that students participating in music and other fine arts programs tend to have greater success in core academic areas. Participation in the various athletic programs can help students stay physically fit and learn valuable lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship.
Many school activities are run under the guidance of the SD High School Activities Association and are therefore subject to rules of the Association. For more detailed information, check with the coach or activity director.
Student Meal Reimbursement
The District will reimburse students at a rate of $7.50 per day when representing Tripp-Delmont High School in activities at the state level. These activities will include, but are not limited to: Football play-offs (when there is a state reimbursement), state basketball and state volleyball tournaments, state track and golf meets, All State Band and All State Chorus.
Tardiness
Students are expected to be on time to school and all classes. Students who are not in their seats before the bell stops ringing are tardy. Teachers will document that the student was tardy according to the Progressive Discipline policy.
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Section 5 - Policies
SDCL 13:27:1
Attendance Policy
State Law: Responsibility of person controlling child – Ages of compulsory attendance. According to state law, Any person having control of a child, who is not younger than five or older than six years old by the first day of September, or any child who, by the first day of September, is at least six years old, but who has not exceeded the age of eighteen, shall cause the child to regularly attend some public or nonpublic school for the entire term during which the public school in the district in which the person resides, or the school to which the child is assigned to attend, is in session, until the child reaches the age of eighteen years, unless the child has graduated or is excused as provided in this chapter
District Policy It shall be the policy of the District to maintain the best possible attendance of registered students in the district. Parents/guardians are required to have students in school each day unless it is absolutely necessary that they be absent. Attendance records will show the student as either absent or present, regardless of reason. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to notify the school when the child will be absent. It is the administration’s responsibility to contact the County Sheriff who serves as the district truancy officer in cases where absences exceed school policy or in situations where parents/guardians continuously fail to give notification and reasons for student absences.
Participation in school sponsored activities and time missed due to dangerous weather do not count against the maximum absences. Under normal circumstances, absences listed below will be counted against the maximum absences with one day counted for each day missed.
1. Days missed due to illness or hospitalization. In cases where a child misses 3 or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note may be required. 2. A family emergency such as a death in the family or a critical illness. 3. Days missed for family or personal reasons. 4. Religious holidays.
If a student/parent/guardian believes the absences were the result of unusual circumstances, they may appeal to the school board after the student has missed the 10
th day of school in a semester. The written appeal will be given to administration and placed on
the agenda for Executive Session. The Board will render their decision within 10 working days. If an appeal is in progress, the student shall continue to be enrolled until a determination is made.
Elementary and middle school students have attendance requirements similar to those of high school students in terms of the maximum number (10) of absences allowed per semester. However, they do not lose credit for a particular class, but may be required to repeat a grade if they have exceeded the maximum number of absences. School attendance is on Infinite Campus.
Absent 4 Days in a Semester Parent/guardian receives a form letter stating this fact, outlining the days missed and indicating attendance is becoming a concern.
Absent 6 Days in a Semester Parent/guardian receives a form letter stating this fact. The letter will outline the days missed and indicate the student has missed more than half the maximum number of allowable absences for the semester.
Absent 8 Days in a Semester Parent/guardian receives a form letter stating this fact. Parent will be asked to meet with administration to discuss the reason for the absences, the impact on the student’s education, and remedies for improving attendance. Parent/guardian will be notified that if the student acquires 10 absences, law enforcement will be notified that attendance has become a truancy issue and that the student is in danger of either losing class credit or being retained in their current grade.
Absent 10 Days in a Semester Parent/guardian receives a form letter stating the student’s absences have exceeded school policy. Parent/guardian will be asked to meet with administration to review the student’s attendance, the school attendance policy, and state law on compulsory attendance. The meeting may include input from classroom instructors, the guidance counselor, and the district truancy officer. Parents will be informed that in the case of elementary students, additional absences will result in grade retention and for high school students a loss of all credits for that semester.
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Tripp-Delmont School District Policy J17
Communicable Diseases The district recognizes the need and right of all children to receive a free and appropriate education. The district further recognizes its responsibility to provide a healthy environment for all students and school employees. Students who are afflicted with a communicable contagious, and/or infectious disease or infected with communicable parasites and who are liable to transmit such a disease or parasite may be excluded from school attendance. A determination of whether an infected student may be excluded from the classroom or school activities shall be made on a case by case basis, under the direction of the administration or building designee. In situations where the decision requires additional expertise and knowledge, the administrator may refer the case to an advisory committee for assistance in the decision-making. The administrator will be responsible for establishing the advisory committee with members which will include the following:
The principal or designee
The county nurse
The superintendent or designee
The student’s parent(s) /guardian(s) The advisory committee, at the option of the above named people may also include any or all of the following:
SD Department of Health representative
The student’s personal physician
Teachers or other appropriate school personnel
Other medical personnel as deemed necessary In making the determination, the advisory committee shall consider:
1) The behavior, developmental level, and medical condition of the student 2) The expected type(s) of interaction with others in the school setting 3) The impact on both the infected student and others in the school program
The advisory committee may officially request assistance from the SD Department of Health. If a student is absent an unusually long period of time, the advisory committee may request assistance from the SD Department of Social Services, or if truancy is suspected, from the State Attorney’s Office. If it is determined that the student will not be permitted to attend classes and/or participate in school activities, arrangements will be made to provide an alternate educational program. If that requires personal contact between student and school employees, only those employees who volunteer and are trained in their assigned responsibilities will be utilized. Health data regarding students is private data and will not be disseminated to the public without strict observance of privacy rights as per the 1974 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If the student is permitted to remain in the setting, the following procedures will be followed by the building principal:
Information as to the student’s medical condition and other factors needed for consideration in carrying out assigned job responsibilities will be provided, as appropriate, to school employees who have contact with the student.
Health guidelines for school attendance are not inclusive, but are intended to be used as a guide and resource. The guidelines are written for and will be interpreted within the context of each situation. Specific needs will be addressed individually. School personnel will refer to school health professionals for specific help in interpreting guidelines.
Staff members who have a specific concern about a student’s health may request the formulation of an advisory committee. All such request shall be submitted to the principal of the building that the child attends.
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Complaint Policy Parents or students who have complaints about the school should follow the procedure adopted by the Board of Education for handling complaints. The complaint must be brought to the attention of the person who is seen as the closest to the problem. If this action does not produce satisfactory results, the complaint should be taken up with the person’s supervisor. If still not satisfied, the superintendent should be consulted and if the complaint is still not resolved, the issue may be brought to the attention of the Board of Education. Chain of Command: Staff Member Principal Superintendent Board of Education
Tripp-Delmont School District Policy J15
Student Grievance Policy A grievance is defined as a complaint lodged by a student with a member of the staff or administration alleging one or more of the following unfair practices:
1) A school rule is unfair 2) A school rule or regulation discriminates between students based on sex, age, race, color, religion national origin, or handicap 3) An unfair procedure has been used in arriving at a punishment
Grievances may be processed through the following four levels with the intent of the policy being to resolve the grievance at the lowest level.
Level 1: The student should schedule a conference with the school counselor for an informal discussion of said grievance. It is expected that many grievances may be resolved at this level. The counselor must hold a conference within five days of the date of filing. Level 2: If a student is not satisfied with the resolution made at level one, she/he may appeal in writing to the principal for an informal conference and discussion of said grievance. Level 3: If a student is not satisfied with the resolution made at level two, he/she may appeal to the Superintendent for an informal conference of said grievance. Level 4: Complaints that remain unresolved following any action of the Superintendent may be referred in writing to the School Board for review. The Board's decision will be final unless an appeal is requested. On all four levels an informal conference is to be held within five days of the date of filing of the complaint so that no student’s complaint shall consume more than 15 days time in all. The burden of proof is upon the student to show that a rule is unfair, is discriminatory, or that an unfair procedure (lack of due process) has been perpetrated. The final resolution of the grievance is to be in writing at the principal level and designed to provide the student with a basis of resolution of the problem as originally stated in the complaint. A form for filing a student grievance is provided at the end of this handbook. Copies may be made as needed if a grievance needs to be processed through more than one level for resolution.
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Promotion or Retention of Elementary Students When deciding whether to pass or retain an elementary student to the next grade, the following policy is to be considered first: an elementary student is to be retained if he or she fails two of the five major (core) subjects in his or her grade. Core subjects area English, mathematics, reading and social studies. We should do what is best for the child. If the child has passed four of the five major subjects, he or she should be promoted or passed to the next grade unless the parent(s) and the administration believe there are significant reasons relating to the child’s physical, mental or social conditions that would justify retaining the child. If any subject should be weighted more than others, it should be reading. A child may be retained if she or she is failing and could have done better work than was shown. If teachers recognize early in the child’s school career that the mental or physical development need to have time to catch up and retaining the child would allow this to happen, the child should be retained in kindergarten, first or second grade. Failing students should be promoted only if the school feels that it is in the best interests of the student and the school. Promoting a student to the next grade when they have not acquired the skills or knowledge for the current grade almost certainly increase the chance of additional failure and frustration. Factors to be considered in discussing possible retention or promotion are: (a) the child’s age; (b) whether the child has been retained previously; (c) the child’s physical size; (d) the child’s mental and social development; and (e) the child’s maturity level. Parents and school personnel should discuss these factors so that the parents are aware of the reasons that a student is being retained or promoted. It is hoped that parents and school personnel will be in agreement regarding promotion or retention, but the school reserves the right to retain or promote a student based on the district’s assessment of potential educational benefit to the student.
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20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99
Public Notice for Release of Directory Information for Elementary and Public Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Tripp-Delmont School District with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, the Tripp-Delmont School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information for the Tripp-Delmont School District is to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production
The annual yearbook
Honor roll or other recognition lists
Graduation programs
Fine Arts programs
Sports activity programs and sheets, such as basketball showing weight and height of team members Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks,. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses, and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the District that they do not want the student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.
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If you do not want the Tripp-Delmont School District to disclose directory information from your child’s education records, you must notify the District in writing by the following date: Sept. 12, 2014. The Tripp-Delmont School district has designated the following information as directory information: Student Name Dates of Attendance Address Grade Level Telephone listing Participation in officially recognized sports/activities Electronic mail address Weight & height of members of athletic teams Photograph Degrees, honors and awards received Date and place of birth Most recent educational agency / institution attended Major field of study 1 These laws are: Section 9258 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
(P.L. 107-110), the educational bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization For Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation’s armed forces. Public Notice of Rights Under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records maintained by the Tripp-Delmont School District. Those rights include: 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parents or eligible student of the time and place where the record(s) may be inspected. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal (or appropriate school official) , clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the
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request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure with consent, is disclosure to a school official with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school Board, a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review on education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school will also disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of (FERPA). The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605
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South Dakota Executive Order 81-08 Federal Title IX
Sexual Harassment Policy Policy: It is the District’s policy that sexual harassment is illegal, unacceptable and shall not be tolerated; that no employee or student of the school district may sexually harass another. Any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action including possible termination or dismissal for violation of this policy. Definition: Any unwelcome sexual advances, solicitation of sexual activity by promise of rewards, coercion of sexual activity by threat of punishment, verbal sexist remarks, or physical sexual assaults constitutes sexual harassment. This conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance or of creating an intimidating, hosti le, or offensive employment or educational environment regardless of intent. Responsibility: School district officers, employees, and students are responsible for maintaining a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment. Workshops and activities will be provided by the school district to explain the policy and laws. Careful scrutiny will be undertaken of all allegations of sexual harassment. False allegations that are malicious or ill-founded may constitute libel or slander. Copies of the policy will be available at all administrative offices.
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Tripp-Delmont School District Policy E1, E2
Title I School Parental Involvement Policy (Section 1118)(b)
The district is committed to encouraging parental involvement and input in the district’s Title I program. Tripp-Delmont is school-wide Title I and will provide necessary services to any child with a need identified through testing or teacher observation. The school has set the following policy to insure that parental involvement: Parent Involvement 1. Convene an annual meeting to inform and explain in an understandable and uniform format to parents their school’s participation in the Title I program and their right to be involved. 2. Offer a flexible number of meetings with funds used to provide transportation, child care, or home visits as they relate to parental involvement. 3. Provide parents of participating children timely information about programs, a description and explanation of curriculum in use at the school, the forms of assessment used to measure student progress and the proficiency levels that students are expected to meet. Shared Responsibilities 1. Develop a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students share responsibility for student achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help serve the state’s high standards 2. Address the importance of communication between parents and teachers on an on-going basis such as parent-teacher conferences, report cards, and being involved in their child’s classroom. Building Capacity for Involvement 1. Provide assistance to parents in understanding the state’s academic and content standards and how to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve achievement. 2. Provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their achievement. 3. Coordinate to the extent feasible and appropriate, the integration of parent involvement and activities with Head Start, early reading programs, Parents as Teachers Program and Home Instruction Program. 4. Ensure that information related to schools and parent programs and meetings is sent to the parents in a format that is practical and in a language parents can understand. 5. Provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under this section as parents may request. This may include: a. Involving parents in the development of training for educators to improve the effectiveness of such training. b. Provide necessary literacy training from funds under this part. c. Pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated with local parental involvement activities. d. Train parents to enhance the involvement of other parents. e. Arrange school meetings at a variety of times, or conduct in-home conferences between educators and parents. f. Adopt and implement model approaches to improving parental involvement. g. Establish a district wide parent advisory council to provide advice on matters related to parental involvement. h. Develop appropriate roles for community based organizations and businesses in parent involvement activities.
Accessibility 1. To the extent practicable, provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children. This would include information in a format to the extent practicable, in a language such as parents can understand.
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Tripp-Delmont School District Policy C5
Progressive Discipline Policy
Each student attending the Tripp-Delmont School District is expected to behave in a manner that will allow teachers to teach and all students to learn. Students will conduct themselves with respect for self and others through their actions, their language, and their dress. Student behavior should never jeopardize the safety of others or interfere with the school’s primary objective of education. The Tripp-Delmont School District has outlined a policy of progressive discipline with the intent of providing consequences that increase in relation to the severity of the inappropriate behavior or the number of instances of a particular inappropriate behavior. In addition, every discipline situation should also serve as a learning situation for students. Definitions ”Suspension and Expulsion” shall mean denial of the right to participate in any instructional and/or school activity for a period of time as described below: “Short-term suspension” shall mean temporary denial to a student by a principal or the Superintendent of participation in a class, classes or from school for not more than ten (10) days. The term of a short-term suspension may be served either in-school (in-school suspension) or out-of-school (out-of-school suspension). “Long-term suspension” shall mean temporary denial to a student by the Superintendent or Board of participation in a class, classes or from school for more than ten (10) school days but not for more than ninety (90) school days. “Expulsion” shall mean denial by the Board of a student's participation in school for a period of time not more than twelve (12) consecutive months. Expulsion may extend beyond the end of the school year. Applying the District-Wide Rules 1. The consequences for misbehavior described in this regulation are for misbehavior resulting in a office referral to Consequences are designed to be fair, firm, and consistent for all students in the District. They apply to all students in any school or other district building, on District property, in district vehicles or school buses, and at school or district events. Consequences listed are minimums. Administration has the latitude to enforce reasonable disciplinary action warranted by the situation. 2. Because it is not possible to list every situation that may occur, administrators and staff reserve the right to respond to misbehaviors not included in this policy. 3. Progressive discipline will be used in conjunction with existing district policy. Actions which may be used by District staff to discipline students and/or encourage them to modify their behavior include but are not limited to: student conference, parent/guardian notification, parent/guardian conference, fine, restitution, detention, removal from class, in-school suspension, dismissal from school, out-of-school suspension, exclusion, expulsion, referral to law enforcement authorities, conflict resolution training and recommendation to alternative community services. 4. A copy of the this student handbook including the Progressive Discipline Plan will be provided to the parent/guardian and student at the beginning of each school year or at the time of enrollment. Administration at each level may include discipline rules and regulations specific to their unique needs and if so will provide copies to parent/guardian and students at the beginning of each school year or at the time of enrollment. The school board has adopted this discipline plan and the supporting documents including the Office Referral form and the Discipline Grid. When students are referred for disciplinary reasons, the form with the description of the event, the student’s account of the event, the staff member’s account of the event, and the administrative response to the event will be placed in the student’s file, entered in Infinite Campus, and a copy mailed to the student’s parent/guardian.
Parents and students may request a meeting with school administration at any point when a student has engaged in inappropriate behavior, but will be required to meet with school administration for certain offenses. ISS will be held in the cafeteria on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Students will have one morning and one afternoon rest room break and be allowed to eat lunch with their
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peers. Students may continue to work on assignments in ISS and get credit for the work. Students serving OSS receive a grade of zero for all assignments missed during time out of school. OSS time can be reduced by participating in the approved Community Service option. The consequences below apply to students in grades 6-12. Using the Progressive Discipline Plan as a guide, administrative discretion will be used for students in grades PK – 5 in determining appropriate consequences for behavior issues.
Class I Infractions Assessed: Per Day / Resets at the end of each quarter.
Tardy
Definition: Student arrives late for school or class and has no pass for admittance from another staff member or school administrator. Academic Dishonesty Definition: Includes actions such as cheating, plagiarism, copying, transfer of computer files that do not belong to the student.
Class 2 Infractions Assessed: Per Day / Resets at the end of each semester.
Disruptive Behavior Definition: In the classroom, any behavior that interferes with the teacher’s ability to move forward with instruction. This may include, but is not limited to: Repeatedly speaking out of turn, making noise, throwing material, talking to other students at inappropriate times, arguing with the teacher, or moving around the classroom at inappropriate times. This definition also includes disruptive behavior anywhere on campus and in such places as the library, bus or study hall. Student behavior in the lunchroom will exemplify appropriate etiquette and respect for others.
Neglecting School Obligations Definition: Neglecting to complete disciplinary obligations, community service, or requirements such as attendance at activities students are involved in, and campus violations such as skipping or leaving campus without permission. Inappropriate Dress (Dress Code)
In the interests of cleanliness, decency and good taste, restrictions on dress and grooming are necessary when they create a danger to students' health and safety, interfere with the educative process, or create a disruption in school. Out of concern for health and safety, footwear is to be worn in the building at all times. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to ensure that children are dressed appropriately for weather conditions. Tripp-Delmont students are expected to show good judgment by dressing appropriately for school or when representing the district at school activities. Coaches and activity directors will use their discretion when applying the dress code to uniforms and dress at required activities or events. The overall goal of the dress code policy is to not disrupt the learning environment. The following will not be permitted:
Clothing that depicts or promotes the use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol; involve gang symbolism or the promotion of any illegal activity; profanity and suggestive themes such as sex, either explicit or implied; death, suicide or violence; or that contain material that demeans individuals on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, culture or sexual orientation; or is distracting to the point that it impedes the educational process.
Immodest clothing that is worn for sensationalism, or clothing that exposes undergarments, or inappropriately exposes the body, including, but not limited to spaghetti straps, tube tops, off shoulder tops, plunging necklines, halter tops, midriff tops, backless tops, “muscle” shirts, spandex and excessively tight clothing.
Skirts and shorts of inappropriate length. The garment should extend midway between the thigh and knee.
Pajama pants or slippers.
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Caps or hats, either carried or worn at any time in the building; hoods up on sweatshirts (“hoodies”)
Head wraps, scarves, du-rags, bandanas, head bands wider than an inch, or other head apparel unless the head apparel is part of a student’s customary religious attire
Chains worn as jewelry or hanging from clothing or accessories that contain spikes.
Hair color or style that creates a disruption
Tattered clothing that are inappropriate and create a distraction.
Coats, sunglasses, or gloves Definition: Students are expected to dress with standards that enhance a safe learning environment. Students are not permitted to wear clothing that depicts or promotes the use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol; involve gang symbolism or the promotion of any illegal activity; profanity and suggestive themes such as sex, either explicit or implied; death, suicide or violence; or that contain material that demeans individuals on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, culture or sexual orientation; or reveals undergarment(s) or is distracting to the point that it impedes the educational process. Cell Phones / Electronic Devices
Definition: Students may possess a cell phone on school property, however, the device must be powered off and in the student’s locker or backpack and out of sight. Teachers or administrators can approve a student request to call or text parents for legitimate reasons such as items that are forgotten and need to be brought to school. No use of cell phones is permitted in class, in the halls or the restrooms. Students may use cell phones during lunch. Students are not to bring other electronic devices to school such as mp3 players, iPods, games, laser lights and other electronic devices. The school district is not responsible for the damage to or loss of any electronic device brought to school. Listening to music via Chromebooks or other devices is at the discretion of the classroom teacher and may only happen with the teacher’s approval.
Class 3 Infractions
Assessed: Per Day / Resets at the end of each semester. Insubordination
Definition: Student conduct deemed as unwilling to submit to authority, refusal to respond to a reasonable request or direction, or situations in which a student is disobedient. Petty Theft / Vandalism
Definition: Theft of or damage to either school or personal property valued at $ 50 or less. Restitution or a plan for restitution for damages or losses is required by the student and parent/guardian. Profane or Disrespectful Language or Actions Definition: Use of disrespectful language, communication or actions typically considered to be profane or vulgar; substituting language or substitute words that sound similar and would stand in place to project the same intent or meaning. Such language or actions may include, but are not limited to statements that contain:
sexually explicit remarks, sexual innuendo, or sexual harassment
remarks or statements advocating the use of drugs or alcohol
remarks that demean others based on race, culture, age, sexual orientation
remarks or statements advocating criminal behavior
Gross Disrespectful Language or Actions Definition: Use of disrespectful language, communication, actions or threats that are directed to another person
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Inappropriate Use of Network
Definition: The school district provides students with user accounts to access the district technology and the network for educational use. This privilege carries very explicit guidelines for appropriate use. Students may not:
Copy, alter or damage the files of any other individual
Access or attempt to access inappropriate sites regardless of whether those sites are blocked by the district’s firewall
Access the network using any account other than their own
Engage in any act that would damage the network, or network or district files
Access or storing inappropriate materials on the network other files
Violate laws forbidding the illegal downloading or copying of copyrighted materials
In addition to the consequences in the Progressive Discipline Plan, students guilty of Inappropriate Use of Network will lose network access as follows:
1st
violation: Loss of network access for two weeks
2nd
violation: Loss of network access for four weeks
3rd
violation: Loss of network access for a semester
4th
violation: Loss of network access for 20 weeks (can carry over to next school year) . In addition, Law Enforcement may be contacted depending on violation.
Physical Contact/Aggression Definition: Physical contact such as pushing, shoving, tripping or hitting that has the potential to cause injury.
Class 4 Infractions – Illegal Offenses Assessed: Per Day / Resets at the end of each year
Tripp-Delmont School District Policy J19 Threats / Intimidation / Bullying / Hazing
Definition: Use of coercion, force, threats, violence, intimidation or similar conduct that constitutes a threat to a person’s safety or interferes with school purposes. Any acts of coercion as a form of initiation that creates risk of harm.
Harassment Definition: Harassment is a form of discrimination that consists of physical or verbal conduct against another person.
Sexual Misconduct Definition: Any action of a sexual nature, either consensual or not, or attempt to engage in sexual activity on school property, in school vehicles or at school sponsored activities or events.
Fighting or Physical Violence Definition: Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person.
Tobacco/Illegal Activities
Definition: Possession or use of tobacco, or tobacco-related items such as lighters or other illegal activities by students either on school property, in school vehicles or at school sponsored activities or events.
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Major Theft/Vandalism
Definition: Theft of or damage to either school or personal property valued at more than $ 50. SD state law specifies that restitution or a plan for restitution for damages or losses is required before the student returns to school.
Class 5 Infractions – Illegal Offenses Assessed: Per Day / Per JH/HS career
Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Definition: Using, possessing, selling or dispensing or being under the influence of any mood-altering substances, chemicals, drugs or tobacco, prescription drugs that are not specifically prescribed for the student, or possessing drug paraphernalia on school property, in school vehicles or at school sponsored activities or events.
SDCL 13-32-4.2 , 13-32-7, and 22-1-2 Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, P.L. 103-382
Class 6 Infractions – Federal and State Illegal Offenses Assessed: Per Day / Per JH/HS career
Weapons, Bomb Threats, Endangering the Lives of Others
Definition Making threats or committing actions intended to harm or endanger the lives of others by possessing, handling or transmitting any object or material that is considered a weapon. Included in the definition is any firearm, air gun, knife, or device, instrument, material or substance, such as mace or pepper sprays, whether animate or inanimate, which is calculated or designed to inflict death or serious bodily harm.
The term "firearm" includes any weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for a weapon, or any explosive, including any poison gas. Students or staff receiving threats at home or at school need to notify school administration and local law enforcement. The administration will consider the age/grade level of the student making the threat, previous instances of threatening others, and other relevant factors in determining appropriate consequences.
SDCL Ch. 13-32 Supervision and Conduct of Schools DCL Ch. 13-37 Special Assistance and Related Services ARSD 24:06 School Busses ARSD 24:07 Student Due Process Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Suspension and Expulsion
Grounds for Short-Term Suspension
If a student's misconduct or conduct presents a threat to the physical safety of himself/herself or others or is so disruptive as to make temporary removal from school necessary to preserve the safety and rights of other students to pursue an education, the principal may deny the student the right to attend school or take part in any school function or activity for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) days on the following grounds:
Fighting in the school or on the school property (includes parking lot) or at a school related activity;
Damage or theft of school property;
Use of obscene or disrespectful language, communication or actions;
Use of or possession of tobacco during school hours, at school, on school property, or at a school sponsored activity ;
Possession of pornographic matter in the school or on school property;
Student conduct deemed to be insubordinate by the principal or designee;
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Participation in secret fraternities or sororities (including gangs), groups or non-school club activities contrary to the best interests of the school or which reflect on the reputation of the school or which cause substantial disruption to the education environment or academic process;
Inappropriate student dress: Wearing clothing with profane language or suggestive themes, such as alcohol, drugs, sex, or violence
Situations in which the student's misconduct is of such a nature that continuation of the child in school would be detrimental to the physical safety of the student or would be detrimental to the education, welfare or safety of other students;
Leaving the school grounds without permission of administration;
Excessive tardies and/or failure to attend detention; (Excessive =4 or more)
Habitual disobedience;
Sexual Misconduct;
Engaging in any activity forbidden by federal law, the laws of the State of South Dakota or local ordinances which activity constitutes a danger to other students or interferes with school purposes.
A student may be excluded from class or classes by using the short-term suspension for any misconduct listed under Long-term Suspension or Expulsion or while a long-term suspension or expulsion recommendation is pending. Time spent in short-term suspension shall count toward any time imposed under long-term suspension for the same misconduct.
Procedure for Short-Term Suspension
Short-term suspension shall be made only after the principal has made an investigation of the alleged conduct or violation and has determined that such suspension is necessary to further school purposes or to prevent an interference with school purposes.
The student shall be informed of the rule, regulation, or policy that has been allegedly violated. The student will be given an opportunity to answer the charges and present evidence in his/her behalf.
If a short-term suspension is anticipated because of a student’s misconduct, the principal shall so inform the student either orally or in writing as soon as possible after discovery of the alleged misconduct. The principal shall render a decision as soon as possible after conducting an investigation. Upon suspending a student, the principal shall provide oral notice of the suspension to the student's parents/guardian, if possible. The principal shall give provide the parents/guardian written notice which provides information regarding the student’s due process rights and informing them of the action taken. A student who is an unemancipated minor may not be removed from the school premises before the end of the school day without contacting a parent/guardian unless the student’s presence poses a continuing threat or danger, in which case the student may be immediately removed from school and transferred into the custody of a parent/guardian or law enforcement. The principal shall make a reasonable effort to hold a conference with the parents/guardian before or at the time the student returns to school. Grounds for Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion
The following student misconduct shall constitute grounds for long-term suspension or expulsion:
Use of violence, force, coercion, threat, intimidation, obscene actions, or similar conduct that constitutes substantial interference with school purposes or a substantial disruption to the educational environment or academic process.
Causing or attempting to cause damage to private or school property, stealing or attempting to cause damage to private or school property, stealing or attempting to steal private or school property or repeated damage or theft involving private or school property.
Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a school employee or to any student.
Possessing, handling, or transmitting any object or material that is ordinarily or generally considered a weapon on school grounds or at a school function;
Bringing a firearm onto school premises will result in expulsion for not less than twelve months. The Superintendent may increase or decrease the length of a firearm suspension on a case by case basis.
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Coming to school or a school function under the influence of any mood altering chemicals or substance or a controlled substance, such as steroids, marijuana, inhalants, alcohol, or other drugs or the use of a controlled substance without a valid prescription.
Engaging in the possession, selling, dispensing, or use of any mood altering chemicals or substance or controlled substance or a controlled substance without a valid prescription during school hours, at school, on school property, or at a school sponsored activity.
Participating in secret fraternities or sororities (including gangs), groups or non-school club non-school activities in which the student's conduct presents a threat to the student or others and is not in the best interest of the school;
Bomb threats or false fire alarms involving school property or personnel;
Sexual harassment of a school employee or student;
Habitual disobedience;
Sexual Misconduct;
Engaging in any activity forbidden by federal law, the State of South Dakota, or local ordinances, which activity constitutes a danger to other students or interferes with school purposes.
All long-term suspensions or expulsions are to be served out-of-school. Under certain circumstances, out-of-school suspensions may be served at an out-of-school alternative program.
Procedure for Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion Long-Term Suspension The Superintendent may long-term suspend a student for up to ninety (90) school days. If a long-term suspension is recommended because of a student’s misconduct, the principal must file a written report with the Superintendent by the end of the school day following conclusion of the investigation of the alleged violation. A student may be excluded from class or classes by using the short-term suspension while the long-term suspension is pending. When a long-term suspension is imposed, the Superintendent must file a sealed, written report with the Board by the end of the fifth school day following the first day of the long-term suspension and may request that a hearing be held before the Board. The report must include the facts of the situation, the action taken, the reasons for the action, and the Superintendent’s decision or recommendation. The report must remain in the possession of the Board secretary or Business Manager, sealed and unavailable for review by individual Board members until the time set for a hearing or the time to request a hearing has expired. At the same time the report is filed with the Board secretary or Business Manager, the Superintendent must send a copy of the report and notice to the student’s parent/guardian or to the student if the student is 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor. The notice shall contain the following minimum information:
1. The rule of conduct or policy allegedly violated; 2. The reason for the disciplinary proceedings; 3. Notice of the right and procedure to request a hearing or waive the right to a hearing; 4. A description of the hearing procedure; 5. A statement that the student’s records are available at the school for examination by the student’s parent/guardian or authorized representative; and 6. A statement that the student may present witnesses. A parent/guardian or student, if of the age of majority or an emancipated minor, shall submit a written request for a hearing to the Superintendent within five days of receipt of the copy of the report of the Superintendent. Failure to submit a written request constitutes a waiver of the right to request a hearing and the action of the Superintendent shall be final. If a timely written request for a hearing is received, the Superintendent shall give notice to each Board member of an appeal to the Board and request for a hearing. The Superintendent shall set the date, time, and place for the hearing and send notice by first class mail to each Board member and by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the student’s parent/guardian or to a student who is 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor. If a hearing is requested, the long-term suspension shall be stayed until the Board renders its decision, unless in the judgment of the Superintendent, the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the
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academic process. In such case, the student may be immediately removed from school, and the notice and hearing shall follow as soon as practicable. After a hearing has been scheduled, the student, if of the age of majority or emancipated, or the student’s parent/guardian may waive the right to a hearing by submitting a written statement waiving this right to the Superintendent at least 24 hours prior to the date and time set for the hearing. If the hearing is not waived, the hearing shall be held on the date, time, and place set in the notice unless a different date, time, and place are agreed to by the parties. Hearing procedures described under “Hearing Procedures for Long-term Suspension or Expulsion” will be followed. If no hearing is requested or the hearing is waived, the action of the Superintendent is final. Expulsion For a sanction as serious as expulsion, students are entitled to procedural protection and the action of expulsion is imposed only after a hearing and decision by the Board. In situations where a student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or threatens the ongoing academic processes of the school, the student may be immediately removed from school after being notified as described under short-term and long-term suspension. The following procedures are required to impose expulsion: 1. Written report of incident. If an expulsion is anticipated because of a student’s misconduct, the principal will file a written report with the Superintendent by the end of the school day in which the student is removed from one or more classes or from school. The report shall set forth the known details of the incident or incidents and the known parties involved. 2. Notice of Hearing. If the Superintendent deems that there are grounds for an expulsion, the Superintendent must file a sealed, written report with the Board not later than the end of the fifth school day following the first day of the student’s removal from one or more classes or from school and schedule a hearing before the Board. The report must include the facts of the situation, the action, the reasons for the action and the Superintendent’s recommendation. The report must remain in the possession of the Board secretary or Business Manager, sealed and unavailable for review by individual Board members until the time set for a hearing. At the same time that the report is filed with Board secretary or Business Manager, the Superintendent must send a copy of the report and notice of hearing to the student’s parent/guardian or to the student if the student is 18 years of age or an emancipated minor. The notice shall contain the following information: 1. The rule, regulation or policy allegedly violated and the reason for the disciplinary proceedings. 2. Notice of a right to request a hearing and a tentative time, date and place for the hearing. 3. A statement that the student or his/her parents/guardians may waive the right to a hearing by written notification to the Superintendent at least 24 hours prior to the time set for the hearing. 4. A description of the hearing procedure and a statement that the student may be represented by an attorney (at the student’s expense). 5. A statement that the evidence and the student’s records are available at the school for examination by the student, the parents/guardians or the student’s representative. 6. A statement that the student may present witnesses and shall submit to the Superintendent prior to the hearing a list of such witnesses and a detailed listing of the evidence to be presented in the student's behalf; The written notice to the student and the student's parents or guardian shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall also include a copy of the rules on suspension and expulsion. The written notice of hearing shall be sent to each Board member by first class mail. If the hearing is not waived, the hearing shall be held on the date, time and place set forth in the notice unless a different date, time and place is agreed to by the parties;
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If the hearing is waived in writing the Board may consider the matter at a regular or special meeting without further notice to the student or the student’s parents/guardian Hearing Procedure for Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion If a hearing is not waived, the hearing shall be held on the date, time and place set in the notice unless a different date, time and place are agreed to by the parties. Long-term suspension: If the student, his/her parent/guardian, or representative fail to appear at the time and place set for the hearing, the action of the Superintendent is final. Expulsion: If the student, student’s parent/guardian, or representative do not waive their right to a hearing or request postponement for good and sufficient cause, and are not present at the time and place scheduled in the hearing notice, the hearing shall proceed without them. The following procedure is followed:
1. The Board shall constitute the hearing board. 2. The hearing shall be closed to the public.
a. Long-term Suspensions: A verbatim record of the hearing will be kept and will be sealed pending court order. b. Expulsion: A verbatim record by means of an electronic or mechanical device or by court reporter. The record and any other exhibits must be sealed and remain with the hearing officer until the appeal process has been completed.
3. The Board shall appoint a board member or person who is not an employee of the District as hearing officer. 4. The student, the student’s parent/guardian or representative has the right to legal counsel (at the expense of the student). 5. Each party shall have the opportunity to present witnesses or evidence and to cross-examine witnesses. 6. Each party may make an opening statement. 7. The administration shall present its case first. 8. Witnesses may be present only when testifying. All witnesses shall take an oath or affirmation to be administered by the Board President or hearing officer or other person authorized by law to take oaths and affirmations. 9. Each party may raise objections to evidence. Long Term Suspension: Objections are limited to relevancy and scope of question. 10.. All relevant evidence shall be admitted; however, unproductive or repetitious evidence may be limited by the hearing officer. 11. The hearing officer may ask questions of witness and may allow other Board members to interrogate witnesses. 12. The student shall have the right to speak in his/her own defense and may be questioned on his/her testimony, or he/she may choose not to testify, in which case he/she shall not be threatened with punishment or later punished for refusal to testify, nor shall refusal in any way be construed as an indication of guilt. 13. Each party may make a closing statement. 14. After the hearing, the Board shall continue to meet in executive session for deliberation. No one other than the hearing officer may meet with the Board during deliberation. The Board may seek advice during deliberation from an attorney who has not represented any of the parties to the hearing. Consultation with any other person during deliberation shall occur only if a representative of the student is present. 15. The Board shall reach its decision by a majority vote of its members. 16. The decision of the Board shall be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and shall be formalized by a motion made in open meeting. The motion shall omit the name of the student and shall state the reason for the Board's action. 17. The Board shall notify the student or student's parent/guardian in writing of the decision. The notice shall state the length of the suspension or expulsion. 18. A decision adverse to the student may be appealed to the circuit court.
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Section 6 – Parent/Student Forms and Calendars
Thank you for reviewing the Tripp-Delmont Student Handbook. The last pages of the handbook include:
Directory Information Opt Out Form: A form to sign and return to the school if you would like to designate that the district not publish pictures or information in school publications or on the school website.
Student Handbook Parent Review Form: A form to sign and return to the school stating you have reviewed the student handbook with your child(ren).
Student Grievance Form: A grievance form to be used in the event that there is a concern that a school rule is unfair or has been applied unfairly or a concern that your student has been discriminated against in some manner.
Student/Parent Computer Use Agreement Form: A form to read/sign and return to the school stating you have reviewed the Chromebook use agreement and the parent/guardian – student responsibilities.
Office Referral Form: The form staff will use to document misbehavior or a student discipline violation.
Progressive Discipline Grid: The sequence of consequences for violating the Progressive Discipline Policy.
School Activity Calendar: A schedule of the fall and spring school activities as they are currently scheduled. Subject to change. Following updates through daily announcements or through the school website can keep you current on activity schedules.
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Tripp-Delmont School District 105 S. Sloan Street Tripp, SD 57376
Directory Information Opt Out Form The Tripp-Delmont School District provides a great deal of general school information through its webpage.
The school's web site address is: http://www.tridel.k12.sd.us Photographs of student activities are provided on this website, but for purposes of safety, student photos are
not identified by name. Parents/guardians are asked to turn this form into the school administrative office if they want this type of information relating to their students restricted from the school website. This form must be submitted by the first Friday in September at the start of the school year for students currently enrolled. New students to the district should complete this form with other enrollment forms.
____ I request that the Tripp-Delmont School District not display school activity photographs upon the school website that would include my child(ren). ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name Date
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Tripp-Delmont School District 105 S. Sloan Street Tripp, SD 57376 Phone: 605-935-6766 FAX: 605-935-6507
Student Handbook Parent Review Form
It is important that you review the Tripp-Delmont School District Student Handbook for the 2014-15 school
year yourself and with your child(ren).
Please sign below: I have reviewed the Handbook myself and with my child(ren)
____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Name Grade ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name Date
RETURN THIS FORM TO THE T-D SCHOOL OFFICE BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
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STUDENT GRIEVANCE FORM
A grievance is defined as a complaint in writing presented by a student to the school staff/authorities alleging one or
more of the following:
A. That a rule is unfair; and/or
B. That a rule in practice discriminates against or between students based on sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap; and or
C. That school personnel used an unfair procedure in assessing a form of punishment against a student.
COMPLAINT
Check One Blank Date______________________
Level 1: Principal ____ Name: __________________________
Level 2: Superintendent ____ __________________________
Level 3: School Board ____ __________________________
I, ____________________________, hereby file a grievance complaint. (Print Name)
My grievance is based on: A. ____ B.____ C. ____ (Check all that apply)
Specifically, my grievance is that: ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby petition for a hearing on my grievance at the convenience of the school’s personnel, but in no event later than five school
days from the date of this petition.
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Student Signature
The student may be represented at the conference by an adult, but the student must be present to elaborate on his/her grievance at the given time and
place of the conference. Failure to appear at the appointed time and place effectively waives the student’s right to the conference provided by the
school, unless extenuating circumstances make it impossible for the student to appear.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: ___________________________ Date of Conference: ____________________________________
Place of Conference: ____________________________ Time of Conference: ____________________________________
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Resolution: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Administrator Signature
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Student/Parent Computer Use Agreement Form
One new Chromebook, Charger, and Case are being loaned to each 9th -12th grade Student and are in excellent working condition. It is the Student’s responsibility to care for the equipment during the time the student is using it during the school day. Chromebooks will not be permitted to leave the T-D campus.
This equipment is, and at all time remains, the property of the Tripp-Delmont School District and is loaned to the
Student for educational purposes only for the school year. The student will use the same Chromebook for his/her high school career.
The Student may not deface or destroy this property in any way. Inappropriate use of the machine may result in the
Student losing his/her right to use this computer. The equipment will be checked out each morning and checked in each afternoon through the designated staff member.
This District property may be used by Student for only non-commercial purposes, in accordance with the District’s
technology policy, the Chromebook rules and procedures as well as state and federal statutes. The Student may not install or use any software other than software owned or approved by the District and made
available to Student in accordance with this Computer Use Agreement. A user account with specific privileges and capabilities has been set up on the Chromebook for the exclusive use of
the Student. The Student agrees to make no attempts to change or allow others to change the privileges and capabilities of this user account.
The Student agrees to make no attempts to add, delete, access, or modify other user accounts on the Chromebook
and on any school-owned computer. The District network is provided for the academic use of all students and staff. The Student agrees to take no action
that would interfere with the efficient, academic use of the network. Identification and inventory labels have been placed on the Chromebook. These labels are not to be removed or
modified. If they become damaged or missing, notify the office and replacements will be made available. Additional stickers, labels, tags, drawings or markings are not to be added to the Chromebook or case. A Google Apps for Education account is available for each Student to use for appropriate academic communication
with other students and staff members. South Dakota statute allows the District to obtain reimbursement from, or on behalf of, students for any physical
damage to, loss of, or failure to return school property. The full cost of the Chromebook is $299. The Student acknowledges and agrees that his/her use of the District Property is a privilege and that by the Student's agreement to the terms hereof, the Student acknowledges his/her responsibility to protect and safeguard the District property and to return the same in excellent condition and repair upon request by District.
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Parent/Guardian Responsibilities Student Responsibilities
Your student has been issued a Chromebook computer to
improve and personalize his/her education. It is required that these responsibilities be followed to ensure the safe, efficient, and ethical operation of the Chromebook.
I will support the Tripp-Delmont School District’s policies, rules and procedures for my student’s use of the Chromebook, and all state and federal laws for ethical use of technology.
I will speak to my student about ethical use of the internet.
I will remind my student not to have food or beverages near the Chromebook.
I will report, or have my student report any problems with the Chromebook. I will stress to my student not to attempt to repair the Chromebook.
I will remind my student to keep the Chromebook charged.
I will remind my student not to apply additional stickers, labels or drawings to the Chromebook or case.
I understand that South Dakota law states that we are financially responsible for any damage or loss of any district property, including the Chromebook.
Your Chromebook is an important learning tool and is for
educational purposes only. In order to use your Chromebook each day, you are required to accept the following responsibilities:
When using the Chromebook, I will follow the policies of the Tripp-Delmont School District, the rules and procedures for use of the Chromebook, and all state and federal laws for ethical use of technology.
I will treat my Chromebook with care. I will not have food or beverages in proximity of my Chromebook. I will not take my Chromebook to lunch with me.
The Chromebook is my responsibility and will stay in my possession during the school day.
I will not modify any software or settings on the Chromebook.
I will not release any personal or family information to strangers on my Chromebook.
I will keep all passwords and accounts assigned to me secure and will not share these with other students.
I will not clean the Chromebook with any products other than those provided by the District.
Upon daily check in, I will charge my Chromebook.
When not in use, I will keep my Chromebook in its protective case.
South Dakota law states that I am responsible for any damage or loss of my Chromebook.
As the parent/guardian, I have reviewed this agreement with my child(ren) and we agree to the responsibilities as explained.
Student Name: ___________________________________ Student Signature:________________________________________
Student Name: ___________________________________ Student Signature:________________________________________
Student Name: ___________________________________ Student Signature:_________________________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
Please sign and return form to T-D School Office by Friday, Sept. 5
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Mon. Aug. 18 TD Teacher In-Service
Tues. Aug. 19 First Day for Students / 12:30 Dismissal
Wed. Aug. 20 12:30 Dismissal
Thur. Aug. 21
Fri. Aug. 22
Mon. Aug. 25
Tues. Aug. 26
Wed. Aug. 27
Thur. Aug. 28
Fri. Aug. 29 FB v Andes Central (Tripp)
Mon. Sept. 1 Labor Day - No School / Banquet & Coronation
Tues. Sept. 2 VB v. Menno (Tripp)
Wed. Sept. 3
Thur. Sept. 4 VB v. Bridgewater-Emery (Tripp)
Fri. Sept. 5 FB v. Scotland (Tripp) (HC)
Mon. Sept. 8 TD Board of Ed. Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
Tues. Sept. 9 VB at Avon
Wed. Sept. 10
Thur. Sept. 11 VB at Kimball-White Lake
Fri. Sept. 12 FB at Gayville-Volin
Sat. Sept. 13 VB v Dakota Christian (Armour) / Band Marches at Kuchen Fest
Mon. Sept. 15
Tues. Sept. 16 VB at Bon Homme / School Pictures
Wed. Sept. 17 Mid-term of 1st Quarter / Teacher Inservice- Dismiss 12:30
Thur. Sept. 18 VB at Freeman
Fri. Sept. 19 FB vs. Avon (Armour)
Mon. Sept. 22
Tues. Sept. 23 VB vs. Andes Central (Armour)
Wed. Sept. 24
Thur. Sept. 25 VB at Mitchell Christian
Fri. Sept. 26 FB at Marty Indian
Mon. Sept. 29
Tues.. Sept. 30 VB vs. Parkston (Tripp)
Wed. Oct. 1
Thur. Oct. 2 VB at Corsica-Stickney
Fri. Oct. 3 FB Bye Week
Mon. Oct. 6 VB at Wagner
Tues. Oct. 7
Wed. Oct. 8
Thur. Oct. 9 VB vs. Sanbornd-Woonsocket (Armour)
Fri. Oct. 10 FB at Howard
Mon. Oct. 13 TD Board of Ed. Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
Tues. Oct. 14 VB vs. Plankinton-Mt. Vernon (Tripp)
Wed. Oct. 15
Thur. Oct. 16 VB at Scoltand
Fri. Oct. 17 FB at South Central / End of 1st Quarter
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Sat. Oct. 18 VB at Andes Central Tournament
Mon. Oct. 20 VB vs. Platte-Geddes (Armour)
Tues. Oct. 21
Wed. Oct. 22 Teacher Inservice - Dismiss 12:30
Thur. Oct. 23 FB vs. Gregory (Armour)
Fri. Oct. 24
Mon. Oct. 27 VB vs. Ethan (Tripp)
Tues. Oct. 28 FB Play-offs Rnd 1
Wed. Oct. 29
Thur. Oct. 30 Dismiss 1:30 / Parent-Teacher Conf. 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 31 No School
Mon. Nov. 3 FB Play-offs Rnd 2
Tues. Nov. 4 Dist. 11 B VB Play-in
Wed. Nov. 5
Thur. Nov. 6 Dist. 11 B VB Semi-Final
Fri. Nov. 7 Dist. 11 B VB Championship
Sat. Nov. 8 FB Play0ffs Semi-Finals
Mon. Nov. 10
Tues. Nov. 11 Veteran's Day Program - Region 6 B VB
Wed. Nov. 12
Thur. Nov. 13 State FB Championships
Fri. Nov. 14 State FB Championships
Mon. Nov. 17
Tues. Nov. 18
Wed. Nov. 19 Teacher Inservice - Dismiss 12:30
Thur. Nov. 20 State VB Championships
Fri. Nov. 21 State VB Championships
Mon. Nov. 24
Tues. Nov. 25
Wed. Nov. 26 Dismiss at 12:30
Thur. Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Fri. Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Mon. Dec. 1
Tues. Dec. 2
Wed. Dec. 3
Thur. Dec. 4
Fri. Dec. 5
Mon. Dec. 8
Tues. Dec. 9 GBB at Bon Homme
Wed. Dec. 10
Thur. Dec. 11 GBB at Kimball-White Lake
Fri. Dec. 12
Sat. Dec. 13 DBL HDR vs. Menno (Tripp)
Mon. Dec. 15
Tues. Dec. 16 BBB vs. Parkston (Armour)
Wed. Dec. 17
Thur. Dec. 18 Semester Tests - DBL HDR vs. Sanborn-Woonsocket (Armour)
Fri. Dec. 19 Semester Tests - End of Fall Semester
Sat. Dec. 20 DBL HDR vs. Bridgewater-Emery (Armour)
Mon. Dec. 22 GB at Parkston
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Sat. Jan. 3 DBL HDR at Andes Central
Mon. Jan. 5
Tues. Jan. 6 DBL HDR at Viborg-Hurley
Wed. Jan. 7
Thur. Jan. 8 GBB vs. Mitchell Christian (Tripp)
Fri. Jan. 9 BBB vs. Scotland (Tripp)
Sat. Jan. 10 BBB at Kimball-White Lake
Mon. Jan. 12
Tues. Jan. 13 DBL HDR at Dakota Christian
Wed. Jan. 14
Thur. Jan. 15
Fri. Jan. 16 DBL HDR at Platte-Geddes
Mon. Jan. 19
Tues. Jan. 20 BBB at Bon Homme
Wed. Jan. 21
Thur. Jan. 22 BBB at Mitchell Christian
Fri. Jan. 23
Sat. Jan. 24 DBL HDR vs. Gayville-Volin (Tripp)
Mon. Jan. 26
Tues. Jan. 27 GBB vs. Gregory (Armour)
Wed. Jan. 28 Teacher Inservice - Dismiss 12:30
Thur. Jan. 29
Fri. Jan. 30 DBL HDR at South Central
Mon. Feb. 2
Tues. Feb. 3 GBB vs. Ethan (Armour)
Wed. Feb. 4 Mid-Term of 3rd Quarter
Thur. Feb. 5
Fri. Feb. 6 DBL HDR vs. Marty Indian (Tripp)
Mon. Feb. 9
Tues. Feb. 10 DBL HDR vs. Wagner (Armour)
Wed. Feb. 11 Vocal Contest at Kimball
Thur. Feb. 12
Thur. Feb. 12 1:30 Dismissal - P-T Conference 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 13 DBL HDR vs. Avon (Armour) / No School
Mon. Feb. 16 President's Day - No School
Tues. Feb. 17 DBL HDR at Corsica-Stickney
Wed. Feb. 18
Thur. Feb. 19 GBB vs. Scotland (Tripp)
Fri. Feb. 20 BBB vs. Ethan (Tripp)
Mon. Feb. 23 Dist. 11 B GBB Play-in
Tues. Feb. 24 Dist. 11 B GBB Semi-Finals
Wed. Feb. 25 Teacher Inservice - Dismiss 12:30 / Instrumental Contest at Parkston
Thur. Feb. 26 BBB at Colome-Wood
Fri. Feb. 27 Dist. 11 B GBB Championship (Corn Palace)
Mon. Mar. 2 Dist. 11 B BBB Play-in
Tues. Mar. 3 Dist. 11 B BBB Semi-Finals
Wed. Mar. 4
Thur. Mar. 5
Fri. Mar. 6 Dist. 11 B BBB Championship (Corn Palace) / End of 3rd Quarter
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Mon. Mar. 9
Tues. Mar. 10
Wed. Mar. 11
Thur. Mar. 12 State B GBB / End of 3rd Quarter
Fri. Mar. 13 State B GBB - No School
Mon. Mar. 16
Tues. Mar. 17
Wed. Mar. 18
Thur. Mar. 19 State B BBB
Fri. Mar. 20 State B BBB - No School
Mon. Mar. 23
Tues. Mar. 24
Wed. Mar. 25 Teacher Inservice - Dismiss 12:30 / Large Grp. Contest at Chamberlain
Thur. Mar. 26
Fri. Mar. 27
Mon. Mar. 30
Tues. Mar. 31
Wed. Apr. 1
Thur. Apr. 2
Fri. Apr. 3 Good Friday - No School
Mon. Apr. 6 Easter Monday - No School
Tues. Apr. 7
Wed. Apr. 8
Thur. Apr. 9 All School Play 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Apr. 10 All School Play 7:30 p.m.
Mon. Apr. 13
Tues. Apr. 14
Wed. Apr. 15
Thur. Apr. 16
Fri. Apr. 17
Mon. Apr. 20
Tues. Apr. 21
Wed. Apr. 22
Thur. Apr. 23
Fri. Apr. 24
Mon. Apr. 27
Tues. Apr. 28
Wed. Apr. 29
Thur. Apr. 30
Fri. May 1 TD Elementary Music Contest - Prom Night
Mon. May 4
Tues. May 5
Wed. May 6
Thur. May 7
Fri. May 8
Mon. May 11
Tues. May 12
Wed. May 13
Thur. May 14 Sem. Tests - 12:30 Dismissal
Fri. May 15 Sem. Tests - 12:30 Dismissal / Tentative Last Day
Sat. May 16 Graduation Commencement 2:00
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