Savage Public Schools
Student Handbook
2010-2011
STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICY
The School Board and the Administration of the Savage Public Schools, in support of the aims of public education, believes the behavior of students attending the public schools shall reflect standards of good citizenship demanded of members in a democratic society. Self-discipline (responsibility of one's action) is one of the important ultimate goals also, that while education is a right of American youth, it is not an absolute right. It is qualified first by eligibility requirements, the courts speak of education as a limited right or a privilege; that is, should the pupil fail to perform those duties required of him upon attendance in public school, he may then be excluded from the school.
Savage students represent the community, the school and their families when either attending or participating in school sponsored activities. With this in mind then, students shall conduct themselves in an appropriate and responsible manner while in the school building, on school property, on school buses, and while present at any school function either home or away. Inappropriate displays of affection will not be allowed. The consumption, apparent consumption or possession of dangerous drugs, tobacco in any form, or liquor, by students, regardless of age, while under school supervision is prohibited. Based upon reasonable suspicion, students may be required to submit to a breath or oral swab alcohol test. Students are not allowed to possess weapons while on school grounds or while attending school sponsored events. It is a violation of federal law, while on school property or at school functions, for students to have in their possession any form of weapon. Refer to the District's definition of weapons.
Assault, defiance, profanity and disregard for the rights and property of others are serious offenses and will be dealt with accordingly.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Students shall enjoy the privilege of free verbal and written expression providing such expression does not violate school policy or disrupt the educational atmosphere of the school. Students are responsible for the audio and video material that they play while in school or while attending all school sponsored activities. The principal/teacher/supervisor shall have the authority to monitor student verbal, written, computer disks, recorded audio or recorded video expression. Students are required to acknowledge ownership of computer disks, audio disks, audio tapes, and video tapes, with their name affixed to the disk, tapes, jump drives, and DVD's. Students will be held accountable for the contents of all tapes and disks in their possession during school or school related activities. Tapes or disks without proper labeling will be confiscated. Students who violate the above standards shall be subject to administrative plan.
DUE PROCESS CLAUSE
Any student who violates rules and regulations as outlined in this handbook will be informed what rule or regulation has been violated and what action is being taken against him or her by school personnel.
STUDENT HANDBOOK RULES EXCEPTIONS
The Savage School Board has established a board committee for the purpose of ruling on requests for consideration of exceptions to its student handbook rules. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis. To be considered the request must be in written form and must state the rule for which the exception is requested, the rational for the exception and the names of the student or students involved. Exceptions will only be considered in advance (not after the fact) and must be delivered to the chairperson of the handbook committee 48 hours or more, preferably more, prior to the date of the exception needing to be in place. The committee will respond to requests as soon as possible after receiving a written request.
SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINARY PLAN
PURPOSE
It is the goal of the Savage School district to unify the efforts of its faculty and staff in the area of consistent and effective discipline. The purpose of this plan then is to (1) recognize and distinguish inappropriate and insubordinate student behavior, (2) communicate to the disruptive student the inappropriateness of the behavior and possible alternatives, (3) to specify types of disciplinary action and the steps that will secure district-wide disciplinary consistency and effectiveness.
PLAN
Success and discipline go hand in hand. Very seldom do you see one without the other. Discipline brings self control, character, orderliness, structure and growth, all necessary ingredients to success. The Savage School District desires that all its students be achievers, grow academically, become productive citizens, and are successful. With that thought in mind then, school discipline is not only necessary but critical.
Most disciplinary problems will be dealt with at the classroom level. It is the student's responsibility to maintain a behavior that does not require that the student be referred to the principal. In cases where a student does not respond appropriately to a teacher's disciplinary action, that student then gives up his/her right to remain in the classroom. In situations when a student does not respond appropriately to administrative disciplinary action and he/she can lose the privilege of remaining in school.
1. CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
GENERAL SAVAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
1. Students will show respect for others and their property.
2. Students will obey all rules and instructions.
Individual teachers will have specific classroom rules and guidelines for conduct and classroom behavior. These rules and guidelines will be posted in the classroom as a daily reminder of each student's responsibilities, plus a copy will be sent home for parental notification. Each classroom teacher will explain to the students the consequences of inappropriate behavior, insubordination, and poor decision making.
The following classroom disciplinary steps will be followed:
1. Verbal warning
2. Verbal warning and/or loss of privileges
3. Detention, notify parent (s), notify superintendent.
4.The student will be temporarily removed from class and sent to the superintendent. The student will be subject to step 1 (1st offense) of the administrative plan.
If a student is sent to the superintendent a second time they will be subject to step 2 (2nd offense) of the Administrative plan, etc.
Classroom teachers may skip to step 2, 3 or 4 if deemed appropriate
2. ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
General administrative guidelines regarding: Truancy, inappropriate behavior, insubordinate, attendance violations, excessive tardiness, or other school policy or handbook violations.
Grade reduction only applies in cases where student attendance is affected.
Step 1. First Offense: Notification of parent, detention or loss of privileges.
Step 2. Second Offense: Notification of parent, 1 Day In-School Suspension (ISS).
Step 3. Third Offense: Meeting with student and parent, 2 Days Out-Of- School Suspension (OSS).
Step 4. Fourth Offense: Meeting with school board and recommendation of expulsion for remainder of the year. Minimum of 5 days OSS.
Step 5. Fifth Offense: Meeting with school board and recommendation of expulsion from school for remainder of the school year. Minimum of 10 days OSS.
***Administrative Action for any handbook violation may begin with steps 1,2,3,4 or 5 as deemed appropriate in the superintendent's sole judgment, or may include detention, loss of privileges or other action as determined by the superintendent***
ATTENDANCE
Savage School attendance criteria are based on the theory that prompt and regular attendance in school is the beginning of dependability in adult business, personal and social life. Furthermore, regulate attendance is important, because valuable skills and information gained in the classroom may or may not show up on tests or be reflected in an academic grade. The general welfare of all students is best served by regular attendance.
A student will be allowed eight (8) absences per class, per semester. Beyond this is considered excessive. Both Excused and Unexcused absences count toward this number. When students miss class more than 8 times in a semester, they may be penalized two percentage points on their nine weeks grade for each absence beyond the eighth day.
A student is not allowed any (0) unexcused absences.
Definitions:
a. Unexcused Absence: (The student is considered to be truant) absent from class or leaving school without prior approval or parental knowledge, failure to bring an excuse note from parents upon returning from an absence). Also, In-school-suspension and out-of-school suspension.
b. Excused Absence: Absences that are excused by the student's parent or guardian by note for illness (which does not require hospitalization), family vacations, family hunting trips, scheduled medical appointments, etc.
c. School-Related Absence: These absences will apply to students participating in school athletic events, school music events, academic field trips, and other absences deemed curricular.
d. Waived Absence:
1. Subpoenas, to appear in court or court-ordered, out-of-district placements for special services.
2. Serious illness, family emergency, hospitalization or mental or physical impairment verified by a doctor's statement.
3. Bereavement of an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent).
Absence Disciplinary Procedure
2% Rule: A student's nine weeks grade will be reduced by 2 percentage points for each unexcused absence from class and for each absence over 8 in any 1 semester. Excused or unexcused absences will be counted toward the first 8 absences. ISS and OSS are considered unexcused absences.
Unexcused Absences: A student will not be allowed any unexcused absences. Beginning with the 1st unexcused absence the student will be subject to the administrative procedure. First offense, 2% reduction of nine weeks grade in classes affected and notification of parent, 2nd offense, step 2 of administrative procedure, etc. Unexcused absences will be recorded as a U in Power School.
Excused Absences: A student will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) excused absences per class period, per semester before any grade reduction is imposed. Excused absences will not subject students to the administrative plan (These absences will be recorded as an E in Power School).
School-related Absences: These absences will not mandate a grade reduction and will not be counted as one of the (8) permissible absences. (These absences will be recorded as a S in Power School)
Waived Absences:
These absences will not mandate a grade reduction and will not be counted as one of the (8) permissible absences. (These absences will be recorded as a W in PowerSchool.
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Parents/guardians must always excuse their student's absence, Parents must notify the school in advance of a student's absence if it is anticipated. If prior notification is not possible, please call the school by 8:07 a.m. The school's office personnel will attempt to contact any parent, guardian or legal custodian whose child is absent from school, but who has not reported the child as absent to determine if the parent, guardian or legal custodian is aware that the child is absent. A student must bring a WRITTEN note signed by parent/guardian stating the reason for the absence upon returning to school. The school reserves the right to rule upon the validity of each excuse, subject to the guidelines set forth in this policy.
Re-Admittance Procedure:
All students returning from an absence must report to the office and recive an admittance slip before their first class. No students will be admitted to class unless he or she presents an admittance slip to the teacher. Teachers of each missed class must initial the admittance slip and write any makup assignment on the admittance slip.
MAKE UP WORK
Students will be given one (1) make up day for every day absent, if excused, to make up for missed work due to absences in that period. Make up work is the responsibility of the student, not the teacher. Test and quizzes announced before the absence will be taken on the day that the student returns to school.
TARDY
A student is considered tardy when he/she is not in their assigned room when the tardy bell rings. Students who are late 10 or more minutes to class are considered absent for the period. Students who are tardy and bring a note from a teacher will be excused. Students who arrive at school after classes have started must report to the office before going to class.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE FOR TARDINESS
1. Each tardy over three (3) in 1 class period ineach semester will require time to be made up.
Dentention4th Tardy = 30 minutes
5th Tardy = 40 minutes
6th Tardy = (Excessive Tardies) the 6th tardy in any class period will be considered a lst offense (Step 1) in relation to the Administrative Procedures. The 6th tardy in any one class will result in a 2% reduction in the student's nine weeks grade in the class or classes affected.
7th Tardy = (Excedssive Tardies) The 7th tardy in any one class period will be considered a 2nd offense (Step 2) in the Administrative Procedure. The student will be in ISS for one day and will receive a 2% reduction in all classess missed. A U will be recorded for each class missed because of the ISS.
8th Tardy = Third Offense
Etc.Detention for tardiness will be handled by the Superintendent, Saturdays at 9:00 am. If a student fails to meet the detention requirements the failure to meet these requirements will result in a 1st offense relative to the Administrative Procedure.
DISMISSAL PRECAUTIONS
No staff member shall excuse any pupil from school prior to the end of the school day,or into any person's custody, without the direct prior approval andknowledge of the building principal.
The office shall not excuse a pupil before the end of the school day without a requrest for the early dismissal by the student's parents. Telephone requests for early dismissal of a pupil shall be honored only if the caller can be posititvely identified as the pupil's parent or guardian. As a general rule, students may not leave school to go home due to illness unless it can be established that some relative of the studen'ts is at home to care for him/her. Students who are feeling ill will be provided a place to lie down at the school until permission is granted from the parents to dismiss their student. Students who leave school without prior permission from a parent/guardian are considered unexcused absent.
ADVANCED MAKE-UP SLIP
Obtain a make-up slip from the office and take it to your teacher for lesson work and assignments due for days of planned absence. Absences for school sponsored activities do not requie an advanced make-up slip.
STUDENT DUTIES MONTANA STATE LAW
Duties and sanctions: Any pupil shall:
1. Comply with the policies of the trustees and the rules of the school which he/she attends.
2. Pursue the required course of instruction;
3. Submit to the authority of the teachers, principal, and district superintendent while he/she is in school or on school premises, on his/her way to and from school, or during his/her intermission or recess.Any pupil who continually and willfully disobeys the provisions of this section, defaces or damages any school building, school grounds, furntiure, equipment, book belonging to the distsrict, or harms or threatens to harm another person or their property shall be liable for punishment, suspension, or expulsion under the provisions of this title. When a pupil defaces or ddamages school property as defined above, his/her parent or guardianshall be liable for the cost of repair or replacement upon the complaint of the teacher, principal, superintendent, or any trustee and the proof of such damage. In addition to the sanctins precscibed in thsi section, the trustees of a high school district may deny a high school pupil the honor of participating in the graduation exercise or exclude a high school pupil from paraticipatin in school activities. Such action shal l not be taken until the incident or infraction cuasing such consideration has been investigated andthe trustees have determined that the high school pupil was involved in such incident or infraction.
AUTHORITY OF A TEACHER OR PRINCIPAL OVER PUPILS
Any teacher or principal shall have the authority to hold any pupil to a strict accountability for any disorderly conduct in school, on the way to or from school, or during intermission or recess.
Wherea district superintendent or principal is employed, only he shall have the authority to suspend a pupil for good cause. Whenever a teacher suspends a pupil, he shall notify the trustees immediately of such action and the trustees shall meet as soon as practicable to consider the suspension action of the teacher.
It shall be the duty of any teacher to report the truancy or incorrigibility of any pupil to the district superintendent, principal, or the trustees, whichever is applicable.
SUSPENSION
Suspension may be In-School or out-of-school suspensions.
In-school suspensions will be handled in the following manner.
1. The student will be placed at a desk in the office or in an unoccupied room away from other students.
2. The students will be required to work on classroom assignments.
3. The student will not be able to talk or sleep.
4. The Superintendent will bring the student lunch.
5. The student may take lavatory breaks with permission of the Superintendent.
6. In-School suspensionwill be considered as unexcused absences and a U will be reflected in PowerSchool for classes missed. 2% of the student's grade will be deducted from each class period missed.
Out-of-School suspensions: Out-of-school suspensions will be considered as unexcused absences and a U will be reflected in Powerschool for classes missed. 2% of the student's grade will be deducted from each class period missed.CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Students who are a consistent annoyance and a disturbance in class will be removed from that class, sent to the office for appropriate action by the Superintendent, and will receive no credit for the class period. Disrespect for the rights of teachers and of other students can lead to suspension from school.
BULLYING, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, and/or HAZING
Bullying, harassment, intimidation, or hazing, by students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and shall not be tolerated. This includes bullying, harassment, or intimidation via electronic communications devises (“cyber bullying”).
Definitions
- “Third Parties” basically means anyone other than school employees or students at school, school sponsored events, or anything the school participates in.
- “District” includes the school district facilities, anyplace there is a school sponsored event, and any place the students are under the control of the school district.
- “Hazing” means many things fully described in school district policy, but basically is any act that may harm or is degrading to an individual who is required to participate in such an activity.
- “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance. This includes acts that take place on school property, or anywhere else when the conduct may reasonably be considered to be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a student, or an interference with school purposes or an educational function that has the effect of:
- Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property;
- Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property.
- Creating a hostile educational environment.
- “Electronic communications device” means any mode of electronic communications, including, but not limited to; computers, cell phones, PDA’s, or the internet.
Reporting
Students are encouraged to immediately report their concerns to the Superintendent/Principal. Student may also report concerns to a teacher or counselor, who will be responsible for notifying the administration. Complaints against the Superintendent shall be filed with the Board of Education. All complaints shall be promptly investigated.
Consequences
Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion, as specified in this student handbook and Board Policy.
Retaliation and Reprisal
Retaliation against any person who reports, or is thought to have reported a violation, who files a complaint, or otherwise participated in an investigation is prohibited. Such retaliation shall be considered a very serious violation of Board Policy, whether or not the initial complaint is substantiated, with serious consequences. False charges shall also be a serious offense resulting in disciplinary action.ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Academic misconduct is a term that includes several behaviors but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, forgery, fabrication, thief of school owned instructional materials/equipment, improper or unauthorized access of computer programs/records, and/or other attempts to complete work, obtain grades or credit through dishonest means.Individual knowledge is best achieved if it is arrived at through one’s own effort or through a collaborative effort in which two or more individuals share equally in the acquisition and understanding of the educational materials being studied. With respect to academic learning and integrity, the following definitions are provided for clarification.
- Cheating is anything that presents someone else’s efforts as your own. Cheating includes giving or receiving unauthorized aid in academic work such as the use of another student’s notes, tests or papers; writing down answers as papers are graded, not contributing to the group in collaborative or cooperative group situation; looking at another person’s work; or providing another person with answers or completed assignments.
- Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s works, ideas or data without proper documentation. Students must acknowledge the use of another person’s work through proper formatting, referencing of someone else’s work.
- Fabrication is the presentation of written or oral work/statements known by the student to be false.
- Unauthorized access is entry into any school owned or operated property, documents, records, or files.
Procedures for dealing with academic misconduct will vary with the infraction. In general, work completed through dishonest means will be taken from the student and will be assigned a grade of zero with the student having NO opportunity for making up the work, regardless of the assignment. For cases involving fabrication or unauthorized access, infractions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and offenses will normally result in suspension. Chain of command practices will be followed. The classroom teacher will determine violations of academic misconduct. The teacher’s decision may be appealed to the Superintendent. The Superintendent’s ruling may be appealed to the school board.
It is the responsibility of the student to clearly understand the expectations of this policy and corresponding consequences. Additionally, students must clearly understand the expectations held in each classroom setting related to testing, completion of daily homework,individual and group projects. Instructors are expected to clarify expectations for students, and students are responsible for seeking clarification with instructors when questions arise.
GUN FREE SCHOOLS
In accordance with the provisions of the Gun-Free Schools Act, 20 USC 3351, any student who brings a firearm onto school property shall be expelled for a period of not less than one calendar year unless modified by the board of trustees, upon recommendation from the district superintendent.
In accordance with the provisions of the Gun-Free Schools Act, 18 USC 922 (q), students may bring unloaded firearms onto school property for use in an approved program with the prior written permission of the district superintendent.
No student shall possess any firearm, without authorization, on the way to and from school, or during intermission or recess. Violation of this provision shall result in discipline up to and including expulsion.
The term "firearm" shall be defined as provided in 18 USC 921. This term shall include any weapon which is designed, or may be readily converted, to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary or poison gas.
The district superintendent may allow authorized persons to display firearms or other dangerous objects for educational purposes. Advanced written permission must be received before such objects may be brought onto school property.
If a student violating this policy is identified as a child with disabilities either under the IDEA or Section 504, a determination must be made whether the child's conduct is related to the disability. If the violation of the policy is due to a disability recognized by IDEA or Section 504, lawful procedures for changes in placement must be followed for suspensions of greater than ten days.
Any student subject to expulsion shall be entitled to a hearing before the board of trustees in accordance with Section 20-5-202, MCA. Nothing in this policy shall prevent the board of trustees from making an alternative placement for a student in lieu of expulsion provided that such placement removes the student from the regular school program.
The District shall keep a record of all students disciplined under this policy and the circumstances surrounding their discipline, including the number of students expelled and the types of weapons involved. This information shall be provided to other governmental agencies as required by law.WEAPON
A weapon is considered: a firearm, a bow, a knife, a club, or any type of fighting utensil.ACADEMIC HONORS
It is the desire of the Savage School District to encourage academic growth and stability by providing students with a variety of educational opportunities. The Savage School District will recognize this academic growth by posting the following quarterly achievements: Principal's List--3.50-4.00 GPA and Honor Roll--3.00-3.49 GPA.
VALEDICTORIAN OR SALUTATORIAN
To be eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian the following conditions must be met.
1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
2. Must be in attendance at SAVAGE HIGH SCHOOL a minimum of the second semester of the junior year and all of the senior year.
3. Must have the highest and next highest grade point average for 4 years.
4. Advanced Math and Science Courses will be weighted and given 5/4 point value in determining GPA. The idea is to encourage students to take junior and senior level math and science courses as electives.
5. The selection of these students will be based on grade point average after their 7th semester.CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
Students graduating from Savage High School must have a minimum of at least 24 credits. However the Board will encourage all students to exceed the minimum. Students graduating from Savage High School must have at least the following credits prior to graduation. Correspondence or Early Start College credits may be used to meet these required courses only as a replacement of a failure of the local required offering.A. Language Arts 4 credits
B. Social Science 3 credits
1. U.S. History
2. American Government
3. World History
C. Mathematics 3 credits
D. Science 2 credits
E. Fine Arts 1 credit (Band, Chorus, and Art)
F. Practical Arts 2 credits
1. Typing/Word Processing
2. Home Economics, Industrial Arts and Agriculture
G. Health and Physical Education 1 credit (2 yrs. High School P.E.)
H. Electives 8 credits
CREDITS PER COURSE AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION
All classes except for ITV classes with college credit will count towards a student’s GPA. **Algebra 3, Algebra 4, and junior/senior level science electives will be worth 5/4 point value on the 4.0 GPA Scale.
COURSES OFFERED AT SAVAGE HIGH SCHOOL
LANGUAGE 4 required
English I, II, III, IV 1 credit each
MATH 3 Required
Algebra ½, I, II, **III, **IV 1 credit each
Business Math 1
SCIENCE 2 Required
Earth Science 1
Biology 1
**Chemistry 1
**Physics 1
**Advanced Biology 1
**Anatomy and Physiology 1SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Required
World History 1
U.S. History 1
Government 1
Montana History 1VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL EDUCATION 2 Required
Business Law 1
General Business 1
Accounting I, II 1 credit each
Office Practice 1
Computer Applications I, II 1 credit each
Web Publishing/Computer Tech. 1
Annual 1
Agriculture Experience 1
Ag I, II, III, IV 1 credit each
Leadership 1
Ag Mechanics 1
Computer Aided Drafting 1ARTS 1 Required
Band 1
Music Appreciation/History 1
Chorus 1P.E./Health 1 credit 1 Required
OTHER ELECTIVES
Advanced PE 1
Driver’s Training ½
Weight Lifting ½
Accelerated Reading 1
Spanish I, II 1 credit each
Teacher Aide ½
16 Required
+8 Electives
24 TotalThe classes of 2008 and 2009 will need to graduate with 22 credits minimum.
State College Preparatory Program
Students must have these to enter a campus of the Montana State University System
4 English
3 Math
3 Social Studies
2 Lab Sciences
2 Units of ElectivesGRADING SYSTEM
Superior…...100 to 97...A+..4.00 Average…..79 to 77...C+...2.00
Excellent…...96 to 93...A….4.00 Average…..76 to 73…C.....2.00
Excellent.......92 to 90...A-...4.00 Average......72 to 70....C-….2.00
Above Ave....89 to 87...B+..3.00 Below Ave..69 to 67....D+...1.00
Above Ave....86 to 83...B....3.00 Below Ave..66 to 63....D....1.00
Above Ave....82 to 80...B-...3.00 Below Ave..62 to 60....D-...1.00
Failing....59 & below..F.....00
*THIS GRADING SCALE WILL NOT GO INTO EFFECT UNTIL THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR*
AGE AND PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Any student who has reached their 19th birthday before midnight, August 31st of the current school year is not eligible to participate in Montana High School Association extracurricular activities.PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
Before a student/athlete may practice or compete on an interscholastic level on behalf of Savage School, He/She must have had a physical examination by a competent physician. A copy of the results of the examination will be maintained in the high school office. The district will not pay for any cost incurred by the student for the physical examination.
DRESS CODE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR TRAVEL
Extracurricular and athletic participants will follow the dress code for trips established and communicated to them and their parents by the coach for the activity or sport. The dress code will be at a minimum: no blue denim jeans, no sweats, no mini-skirts or shorts. Additional dress code rules will be furnished to participants of each activity and sport.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PRACTICE SCHEDULES (SAME SEASON BOYS AND GIRLS)
- Varsity and J.V. combined practice shall be three hours. The varsity portion not to exceed 2.25 hours and the J.V. portion to be a minimum of 1.5 hours.
- Individual athletes will not be required to practice more than 2.25 hours per day after the first week of practice.
- Practice blocks for boys and girls, early and late, will be rotated half way through the year and alternated yearly.
- Wednesday (Family night) practice will be limited to one and a half hours for the boys practice and girls practice. The gym will not be open after 6:30 on Wednesday nights during basketball season to any student athlete participating in the basketball program.
- Practice on days with interference from other activities requiring the use of the gym will be scheduled as evenly as possible for boys and girls.
- No morning practices will be allowed except in an emergency situation and only then with the approval of the Activities Director or School Administrator.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Eligibility for extracurricular activities is based on a weekly evaluation of student’s academic progress. Every Monday morning eligibility will be gathered and any student failing a class will be listed and be given one (1) week to bring the failing grade to up to passing. If at the end of the week the student is still failing, he/she will then be ineligible for the next week (Monday AM through Monday AM). The student remains on the ineligibility list until he/she brings their failing grade up to passing.
A. Students must meet the minimum requirements according to the MHSA Handbook.
To be eligible to participate in an Association Contest, a student shall meet all of the
Following criteria:
• be regularly enrolled in twenty hours per week at the school where the student participates
• be in regular attendance
• have received a passing grade and received credit in at least twenty periods of prepared class work or its equivalent in the last previous semester, at the school where the student participates; except that any ninth grade student enrolled and attending any junior high, in the same school system as the senior high school,
may be eligible to participate on that senior high school’s athletic teams. If the school prohibits participation by ninth grade students, this action by the local school will not be subject to review by the MHSA or its Executive Board.
• have received a passing grade and received credit in at least twenty periods of prepared work per week or its equivalent during the last preceding semester in which he/she was in attendance. This rule shall be waived for IDEA ’97 and Section 504 students when their individual education plan (IEP) under IDEA or their educational accommodation plan under Section 504 certifies that the student is not required to meet this minimum academic requirement. If a student is assigned an “incomplete” or a “condition” in a subject, he/she has not received a passing grade in this subject. The record at the end of the semester is final.
STUDENT INELIGIBILITY
Students ineligible will be required to meet the demands of the coach regarding attending practices, traveling with the team, and suiting out for games. They will not be able to participate in the games.
In the case that the extra-curricular event or travel to the event takes place during school time, the ineligible student will stay at school and attend scheduled classes.
PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOLLOWING ABSENCES
In order for a student to be eligible to participate in any extracurricular school activity (competition or practice), he/she must have attended four (4) classes on the day of that activity. Students absent on the last school day of any week will not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities until the required class attendance for eligibility is met. Example: If a student misses school on Friday, he/she cannot participate Friday evening, or on Saturday. Medical excused absences are considered as having been in attendance for this policy.
ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CURFEW, AND PRACTICE
Any student who wants to participate in extra-curricular activities as SHS and who will not abide with these guidelines should not plan on participating.
The administration, coaches and advisors at Savage High School feel that every student who participates in any extracurricular event should follow the substance abuse rules year round. Sponsors, parents and athletes are responsible for insuring that activity guidelines are maintained throughout the school year.The following guidelines apply to all students who participate in any of the following categories of extra- curricular activities sponsored by Savage Schools.
ATHLETIC-- Football, Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading
MUSIC-- Tournament Pep Band, Honor Choir or Band, State Band or Choir, Music Festival Individual or Small Group
OTHER-- Jr. or Sr. Class Play, Academic Olympics
- 1. There will be no possession or consumption of alcohol, marijuana or any other substance defined by law as a dangerous drug.
- 2. There will be no use of tobacco in any form.
- 3. There will be no attendance at functions where alcohol, marijuana or any other
- substance defined by law as a dangerous drug is present (riding in a car, house parties, keggers, or other gatherings where minor in possession could be charged) Students
- must leave immediately or obtain permission to attend in advance from the
- Coach/advisor. The coach/advisor will establish conditions (parental supervision, etc.)
- Under which the student may attend.
- 4. Curfew, regular hours, will be kept: 10:00 P.M. Sunday through Friday if a game, match,
- Or meet is scheduled for Saturday, otherwise 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday. Exceptions to this rule will be made for church or school functions, and other activities
- excused by the coach.
- 5. Everyone will be on time and complete all scheduled practices.
- 6. If you have a valid reason for missing practice, you must let the coach/advisor know
- before practice begins.
VIOLATORS OF THE PRECEDING RULES 1, 2 & 3 WILL BE PENALIZED AS FOLLOWS:
1. First offense: 21 day suspension from all extracurricular activities the student is
involved in at the time of the violation.
A. The suspended students will attend practice during the suspension.
2. Second offense: suspension from activity for the remainder of
the year. Second offenses will be tabulated by categories (Athletic, Music, or Other).
3. Third offense: suspension from all activities for the remainder of the year.
VIOLATION OF RULES 4, (INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS ONLY) 5 AND 6 WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING:
1. First offense: can not compete in:
A. next 2 basketball or volleyball games
B. next football game
C. next track meet
D. next scheduled major performance of activity
2. Second offense: automatic suspension from the activity for the remainder of the year.
JUVENILE COURT RIGHTS
As of May 15, 1987, the courts will release the records of any juvenile offender to school authorities upon request. It is the intention of Savage School to periodically check for possible violation of activities guidelines.SELF REPORTING OF GUIDELINE VIOLATIONS
We encourage our students to be honest at all times; therefore, students who self-report any violation will receive one half of the number of days suspension for that level of violation. However, students reported by coaches, faculty member, or law enforcement official will still be suspended for the full number of days for the level of violation.
Self-report constitutes notification of school administration, athletic director, coach, or sponsoring advisor within 24 hours of the violation or the next regularly scheduled school day following the violation. Disciplinary consequences and suspension from any and all athletic and non- athletic extra-curricular activities will begin immediately upon confirmation of the violation and will end at midnight on the last day of the suspension period.ACTIVITY GUIDELINES PROCEDURES
1. A student will be penalized if reported violating an extracurricular guideline by the following:
A. coach
B. faculty member
C. student's parents
D. law enforcement official (juvenile court)
- The athlete will have the right to know who has reported him or her.
3. When the athlete has been reported, there will be a hearing with the athlete, administrators (superintendent and principal), coach, parents, and person reporting him. Upon completion of the hearing the athlete will know what he or she will have to do.
4. A detailed report of the incident will be kept on file.
5. At all stages of disciplinary process, students will be accorded due process of law. Admission of guilt will waive the hearing procedure.
RIDING THE BUS TO ACTIVITIES
All students attending an activity which requires transportation will ride the bus to that activity. They may ride home with their parents. Their parent(s)/or guardian(s) must submit a written request with the coach and/or sponsor, before their child will be permitted to leave with them.
CLOTHING FOR BUS TRAVEL
All students will wear clothing that is neat and clean.
During the winter months students will be required to wear a
Warm coat, gloves and bring some type of cap.HAIR LENGTH
1. Hair is to be out of the eyes and should be neat and clean.
2. Beards and mustaches are permitted if kept well-groomed.
The Superintendent will determine what is appropriate.
3. Students who violate this regulation will be:
a. First offense: WARNING correct before the next school day.
b. Subsequent offenses: SENT HOME to get a conforming haircut or shave with the time
counted as absent.DRESS CODE
Personal appearance and hygiene reflect an individual's character and innermost being. Appropriate, neat and clean attire compliments the great educational atmosphere that we have here at the Savage School! It is the co-responsibility of each Savage School parent and their student to monitor that student's attire and appearance. Student appearance should be governed at all times by what is appropriate, what is clean and neat, and what reflects our community’s standards and values. The following items of attire will not be worn at Savage Schools: shorts or mini-skirts of less than mid thigh length, halter tops, tank tops, muscle or beach shirts, any top that exposes the mid section, any top that exposes any cleavage, clothing with offensive, obscene or suggestive prints, lettering or pictures, or clothing that advertises alcohol, tobacco or questionable products. In cases where there is a question about the appropriateness of any item of attire, the Superintendent will determine what is appropriate! Students with inappropriate clothing will either remain in the office until more appropriate clothing is brought from home, or they will be sent home to change. Any school time missed will be considered as being absent and disciplined as such.CAPS AND HATS
Students will remove caps and hats and leave them off at all times in the school building during the school day. Confiscated caps, etc, will be returned at the end of the school year or at the principal's discretion. No headbands during school.DANCE REGULATIONS
Dances are provided for the students. A student attending is not allowed to exit and re-enter during the dance. Once the student is out, the student stays out. Regular rules as outlined in this handbook are in effect at all dances. Any non-Savage student needs to be registered at the office before he or she can attend a dance. Savage students with non-Savage student guests are responsible for their guest's conduct.BULLETIN BOARDS AND POSTERS
Students must have approval of the principal for posting any notices, posters, or publicity on walls or bulletin boards.USE OF STUDENT CARS DURING THE DAY
Unless specific permission is granted by the superintendent, students who drive to school are not to be in their cars during the school day. No student will be allowed to ride in or drive any vehicles during the school day without the specific permission of the principal or superintendent. Students who drive to school will park their car or pickup in the school parking lot by the school shop.18 YEARS OLD AND OLDER
Eighteen-year-old and older students must abide by all of the rules and regulations that apply to all other students at any time in the school building, on school grounds, or on school-sponsored trips.SCHOOL TRIPS
On all trips the coach, sponsor, or advisor is responsible for the supervision of other chaperons and students and as a result has the final say in all matters. Regular school rules as outlined in this handbook and printed information concerning a particular trip are in effect while on school-sponsored trips. Possession or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs on a school trip, guilt by association on a school trip, or theft on a school trip by students will result in consequences that may include but are not limited to immediate suspension from all school activities for one year.
SENIOR CLASS EDUCATIONAL TRIP
The School Board has adopted the following criteria to be completed prior to their approval of educational trips for Savage high school senior classes.
- A detailed plan of the trip must be submitted to the Board by the end of April of the classes’ junior year.
- The plan will include all proposed educational sites (more than one site per day) to be visited during the trip in a daily log format.
- The plan will include verified estimates of travel, room and board costs for the trip. The plan should include a daily money disbursement to students for meals. The students must confine themselves to this amount and NOT request additional funds from chaperones.
- The plan will include a budget analysis including current balance, projected expenditures (trip through graduation), and projected regular revenues.
- If the budget analysis reveals a need for additional fund raising, a list of proposed fund raising activities will be submitted with the plan. The fund raising portion of the plan needs to follow the guidelines listed here.
- Fund raising activities must have pre-approval of the Principal, who will give consideration to all the fund raising needs of school and school support groups.
- Fund raising needs to be service orientated (work) vs. raffle or % profit sales.
- Dates for fund raising activities and a date set for having reached the fund raising goal.
- The Board, Superintendent and Class Advisors will choose two parent chaperones to assist two faculty member chaperones in supervising the trip.
- The trip will need to be totally funded by Class Funds and Class Fund Raising Activities. The following need to be the major funding source for the trip and fund raising beyond these will be limited.
- 7th and 8th grade concessions.
- 9th and 10th grade magazine sales (prom expenses need to be minimized).
- The trip is limited to a 675 mile radius of Savage with a preference for a Montana trip.
- Final trip approval will be considered by the Board in January. The senior class will present a final trip plan to the administration one week prior to the regular January meeting. This updated plan will be a detailed daily itinerary including meal plans, educational sites (length of tours), travel times to sites, etc. The updated plan will include a current financial statement and any other pertinent information.
TELEPHONE
The office phone is to be used by students for emergencies or school related business only.
Other than emergencies, students are to use the pay telephone by the gym. No one will use
the telephones in classrooms without a teacher’s permission.
CELL PHONES
Students may not use cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic signaling devices on campus at any time!! Building-level administrators/and or designee may grant permission for individual students to use and/or possess cellular phone, if, in the sole discretion of the administrator, such use is necessary to the safety and/or welfare of the student. Unauthorized use of electronic devices will result in confiscation of these devices by administration/designee. The parent/guardian will be responsible for retrieval of the confiscated electronic device. Please leave your cell phones and electronic devices at home or locked in your vehicle. The school will provide cell phones for away activity trips. The cell numbers are 480-0115 and 480-5703 will be publicized and available to parent/guardians. Students may be allowed to use the school cell phone with the A.D., coach, supervisor or administrative permission. Cell phones and other devices that can record or transmit pictures, voice, or data may be taken on school trips for the purpose of communicating with parents. However, such devices will be turned in to the coach or advisor prior to getting off the bus at the destination and will be returned when the bus trip back to Savage begins. On trips that involve multiple overnight stays or game locations, devices may be returned to students for certain periods of time during the trip, at the coach/sponsor’s discretion. However no devices may be in the student’s possession in motel rooms or locker rooms. Failure to follow this provision may result in consequences up to and including suspension from all future trips, expulsion, and/or criminal prosecution especially if inappropriate images are taken or transmitted.CAFETERIA
Lunch tickets are to be purchased at the main office. Purchase price is:
$.80/breakfast, $1.50/lunch - K‑12;
and $1.00/breakfast, $2.00/lunch - Adults.
Meals may be purchased in any quantity: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or any of the above combinations. No food is to be taken from the cafeteria.FOOD AND DRINK IN BUILDING
Food and drink are not allowed to be brought in and consumed in the building except in the lunchroom from 11:41 to 12:05. Finish consuming beverages before entering the building. Eating sunflower seeds and chewing gum is prohibited. Food and drink may be brought to class on special occasions approved by the teacher with permission from the Superintendent. Students caught chewing gum, eating sunflower seeds or with open drinks/food in their locker or hallway may serve detention. Because gum, candy and drinks other than water create an unnecessary mess in the school, detention for these violations of the handbook may include cleaning duty. Water and Vitamin water may be consumed in the classroom with teacher permission.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AT NOON
If you stay in at noon, report to the study hall room if you have schoolwork to do. You may quietly visit with friends in the hallway or library with staff permission. You may use the restrooms. Rough play and noisy behavior in the hallway will not be allowed. Go outside for this type of behavior.STUDY HALL
A Study Hall is to be used for studying, completing school work and/or reading a book. Computers with word processing capabilities will be available for completing necessary assignments. Playing computer games, using electronic devices (audio players/mp3 players, etc.) are not permitted. Sleeping, visiting and food/drink are not permitted.LOCKERS
All students will be issued lockers. Keep these lockers neat and clean. Food and drink are not to be kept in lockers. Savage Schools have the authority to inspect, supervise and search individual student lockers. The school assumes no responsibility for items lost or stolen from lockers. Do not leave valuables in your locker. If you want to lock your locker you may get a lock from the office. You will be required to give a $10.00 deposit which will be returned when the lock is returned to the office.DOORS OPEN
Students will not be able to come into the school until 7:40
A.M. in the morning unless a teacher or other staff member requires the student to be here and is supervising that student. Students should leave the building once school is out. All students in the school after 3:24 P.M. must have a sponsor or advisor with them. Students in athletics should take their books with them to the gym and leave the school through the north door by the trophy case.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of bad weather, when it may be doubtful if school will be in session, notice of the closing of school will be announced over the Sidney radio stations. In case any other emergency should arise, also listen to the above mentioned station.COPY MACHINE
Students who are teacher aides may use the copy machine with approval from the teacher they aide. Other students need approval from the office. School material will be copied free of charge. All non-school material will be copied at $.05 per copy to be paid for at the time the copies are made.
TEACHERS LOUNGE
Students will not be allowed in the teacher's lounge at any time unless they are doing aide work. Students who need a teacher in the lounge can knock on the door and ask for that teacher.END OF NINE WEEK GRADING PERIOD
October 26, 2010
January 12, 2011
March 17, 2011
May 24, 2011
HOLIDAYS
September 6, 2010 Labor Day
October 21-22, 2010 MEA Convention
November 25-26, 2010 Thanksgiving
December 18, 2010-January 2, 2010 Christmas
March 11, 2011 PIR
April 22-25, 2011 Spring Break
SAVAGE SCHOOL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
1. Definitions
A. Grievance: Grievance means a complaint alleging any policy procedure, or practice which would have prohibited
By Title IX/Section 504 and other federal and state civil rights laws, rules, and
regulations.
B. Title IX: Title IX means Title IX of the Education Amendments
Of 1972 (20 USC Section 1681), the 1975
Implementing Regulation and any memoranda,
Directives, guidelines, or subsequent legislation
That may be issued or enacted.
C. Section 504: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (29 USC 794.)
D. Federal and State Civil Rights Laws, Rules and
Regulations: See legal reference on model policy
statement.
D. Grievant(s): Grievant means a student/parent/guardian or
employee of Savage Public School who submits a
grievance.
E. Savage Public School: Any reference to any school district as
defined in 20‑6‑101, Montana Codes Annotated.
F. Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator: Means the employee
designated to coordinate Savage Schools efforts to
comply with and carry out its responsibilities
(Hereinafter - Coordinator)
G. Day: Day means a working day; the calculation of days in
grievance processing shall exclude Saturdays,
Sundays and school holidays. (20‑1-305 MCA)
H. Ridgeway et al, Plaintiffs, V. Montana High School
Association et al., Defendants: Hereinafter identified as
Ridgeway settlement.
II. BASIC PROCEDURAL RIGHTS: Applicable to all levels of the
grievance process
A. Each party shall have the right to representation, to present
witnesses and evidence, and to question opposing witnesses.
B. The designated Coordinator may not have a direct interest in
the outcome of the grievance and must remain impartial.
C. Relevant agencies/institutional records shall be available to
all parties subject to requirements and clarifications in
Guidelines for Student Records, Office of Public Instruction,
September 1984.
D. Intimidation or retaliation of any kind is prohibited by law.
E. Prior to a contested case hearing (under the Rules of School
Controversy) the rights of the Grievant’s confidentiality in
proceedings and records shall be respected (ARM 10.6101 et
seq. Also see Ridgeway settlement agreement, page 29.)
F. This procedure does not deny the right of the Grievant to file
normal complaints with other state and federal agencies or to
seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.
All records pursuant to the grievance shall be maintained by
the clerk of the school district separate and apart from
student and personnel records for a period of not less than
five (5) years. (20‑1-212 MCA)III. PROCESS:
Level 1: Principal or Immediate Supervisor
(Informal and optional - may be bypassed by the grievant.) A
student, parent, or guardian with a grievance should first
discuss it with the teacher, counselor, or building
administrator involved, with the objective of resolving the
matter promptly and informally. Employees with a grievance
should first discuss it with their principal or immediate
supervisor, with the same objective.
Level 2: Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
If the grievance is not resolved at Level 1 and the Grievant
wishes to pursue the grievance, they may formalize it by
filing a grievance in writing. The grievance shall state: 1)
the nature of the grievance; 2) the remedy requested; and, 3)
be signed by the Grievant.The filing of written grievance at Level 2 must be to the
Coordinator within ten (10) days of the event giving rise to
the grievance or from the date the Grievant could reasonably
become aware of such occurrence.
The Coordinator shall investigate and attempt to resolve the
grievance. A written report regarding the decision and/or
action of the Coordinator will be sent to all concerned
parties within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written
grievance.
If the superintendent is the Coordinator and the grievance is
not resolved at Level 2, either party may advance to Level
4.
Level 3: Superintendent
If the grievance is not resolved at Level 2, either party may
process it to Level 3 by presenting a written appeal to the
Superintendent within ten (10) days of receiving the report
from the Coordinator. The parties may request a meeting with
the Superintendent or the designee and the Coordinator. The
meeting shall be held within ten (10) days after receipt of
the written appeal. A written report regarding the decision
and/or action of the Superintendent will be sent to all
parties within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the report.Level 4: The Board of Trustees
Either party may process the grievance beyond the decision
reached in Level 3 by filing written grievance within ten
(10) days with the chairperson of the board of trustees.
Upon receiving the grievance, the matter shall be placed on
the agenda of the board of trustees for consideration at the
next regular meeting. A decision shall be made and reported
in writing to all parties within thirty (30) days of said
meeting.
Level 5: Rules of Controversy
Either party may appeal the decision of the school board by
filing a Notice of Appeal with the county superintendent
within thirty (30) days after the final decision of the board
pursuant to the Rules of School Controversy. (10.6.103 et
seq. ARM, see also Ridgeway settlement agreement, page 29).SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Savage School system prohibits sexual intimidation or harassment of students and employees. Sexual harassment and intimidation include any unreasonable behavior, verbal or non-verbal, which has the effect of subjecting members of either sex to humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort because of their gender. Students who believe that they may have been sexually harassed or intimidated should contact a teacher, counselor or administrator who is not involved in the harassment or intimidation to assist them in filing a complaint.SAVAGE SCHOOL EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY
As provided in the Constitution of the State of Montana, the
Savage School District is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The district is also committed to equal employment opportunity.
All students shall have the opportunity to participate in and receive benefits from all programs or activities including, but not limited to, course offerings, graduation requirements, athletics, and counseling, and employment assistance, extracurricular and other school-related activities.
Discrimination in education or employment because of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap, political belief, martial or parental status is prohibited unless based upon reasonable grounds as provided by law.
Inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination should be directed to Stephen Henderson, Title IX, or Angie Nelson Section 504 Coordinator, Savage School, phone 776-2317. (Optional - to the Administrator, Montana Human Rights Commission, Room C‑317, Cogswell Building, Helena, Montana 59620, (406) 444‑2884 or Director, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Office Building, Denver, Colorado 80294 (303) 844‑5695.Legal Reference: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC
Section 2000d), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as
amended (42 USC Section 2000e), Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 (20 USC Section 1681), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the Constitution of
the State of Montana, 1972 (Article X, Section 1), the
Montana Human Rights Act (Title 49, Chapter 2, MCA), the
Montana Governmental Code of Fair Practices (Title 49,
Chapter 3, MCA) and the implementing federal and state rules and regulationsSavage School Library
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYMISSION STATEMENT:
A primary purpose of the Savage School Libraries’ electronic network is to support and enhance learning and teaching by providing electronic communications and expanding access to information resources.
INTERNET ACCESS:
The following people are entitled to use the libraries’ Internet access:
- All Savage School District employees
- All Savage School District students
ACCEPTABLE USE:
The purpose of Savage School Library Internet access is to support research and education by providing access to unique resources and opportunities. The use of individual accounts must be in support of education and research and must be consistent with the educational objectives of the Savage School Districts. The provider of Internet service also has acceptable use policies and users must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any US or state regulation is prohibited and violators will be referred to the proper authorities. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities is not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY AND ITS GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SUSPENDING OR REVOKING THE OFFENDER’S PRIVILEGES FOR INTERNET ACCESS AND MAY RESULT IN REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATOR FOR SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY ACTION.PRIVILEGES:
The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use. They system administrators may close an account at any time as necessary. The District has the right to restrict or terminate Internet access at any time for any reason. The District further has the right to monitor Internet activity in any form that it sees fit to maintain the integrity of the network...
NETWORK ETIQUETTE:
Internet users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others.
- Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden
- Do not reveal personal addresses or phone numbers of yourself, students or colleagues.
- Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the authorities.
- Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
- All Communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
Savage School Library makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Savage Public School will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by your own negligence or your own errors of omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk. Savage School Library specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
SECURITY:
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Do not use another individual’s account without written permission from that individual. Attempts to breach system security will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems will be denied access to the Internet.
VANDALISM:
Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or harm equipment of this network or equipment of any agencies connected to this network. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses.
STUDENTS RIGHTS:
- To have a safe and healthy learning environment. To learn in a drug-free, smoke free, and violence free environment.
- To be respected as individuals and to be treated fairly.
- To learn without disturbance or distraction.
- To have personal property respected and protected.
- To appropriately express views and to be heard.
- To be exposed to competent teachers and positive adult role models.
- To be challenged with materials and instructional techniques that match the abilities and learning styles of students.
SUPERINTENDENT’S RULE:
There may be situations, not described in this handbook or in any other handbook that may occur during the school year. The Superintendent and or designee will rule on those situations as they occur and take appropriate action.