TABLE OF CONTENTS

Di= strict Mission Statement ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------ 3

District Vision Statement ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------------------------------- 3

Franklin Mission Statement ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------------------- 3

Franklin Vision Statement ------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------- 3

Franklin Bu= ilding Goals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------------------------- 3

District Calendar ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Franklin Elementary Staff ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------- 5

Franklin Events Calendar ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------------------------------- 6

Franklin Encore Schedule -------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------- 7

Absences and Tardiness ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------- 8

Attenda= nce -----------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Attendance Award ---------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------- 8

Building and Grounds Security --------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------- 8

Bus Eligibility ---------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --- 9

Bus Rules ----------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------ 9

Change = of Address and/or Telephone Number --------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------- 10

Citizenship --------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------- 11

Communication-------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------11

Confere= nces and Student Progress Reports ----------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------------------------- 11

Directo= ry Information (FERPA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------- 12

Emergency Drills----------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------- 13

Emergen= cy Evacuation Procedures ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------- 13

Enrollm= ent -----------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Food Se= rvices ----------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------- 14

= B= reakfast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------- 14

= L= unch --------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Health Services&n= bsp; --------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------14

= I= mmunization ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -----------------------------------------------------15

= M= edications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------------------------------------15=

= S= creening s--------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------------------------------------------15

Homewor= k--------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

Honor R= oll Policy --------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------------------- 15-16

Guidance and Counseling---------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------- 16

Insurance-----------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -----------------------------16

Lunchro= om Rules----------------------------------------------------------------------= -----------------------------------------------------------------16

PTA----= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17

Phone Calls---------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------- 17

Physical Education------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------------------------ 17

Playgro= und Rules ---------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Promoti= on and Retentions ----------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------------------- 18

Reading ------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------------------- 18

School Closing for Weather, Etc. -------------------------------------------------= --------------------------------------------------------------- 19

School Day ---------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------- 19

School Parties -------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

Searches by School Personnel (Policy JFG) --------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------- 19

Signing Out During School Hours ------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- 20

Special Education Services -----------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------- 20

Surveying, Analyzing, or Evaluating Students -----= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------- 20

Teacher Qualifications ---------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------- 20

Teaching Day -------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------ 21

Teaching About Human Sexuality -------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------- 21

Valuables ----------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------------- 21

Visitors to the Schools --------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------ 21

Websites -----------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------- 21

Public Notice ------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------- 22

Statement of Academic Honesty --------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------- 23

Sexual Harassment --------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------- 23

District Policies On-Line Access -----------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------- 24

Technology Usage (EHB & EHB-R) ---------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= --------------------- 25

Senate Bill 319 Parent Information ---------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- 26

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 -----------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------- 26

Visitors to district Property/Events Policy KK ---= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------ 27

Student Discipline (JG) --------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----------------------- 30

Student Discipline (Citizenship Guidelines for Athletic Participation; JG R-1) -------------------------------------------= ----------- 40

Student Discipline (Citizenship Guidelines for Extracurricular participation; JG R-2) ------------------------------------= ---------- 41

Student Absences and Excuses (JED) ---------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------- 43

NCLB Complaint Procedures-------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------ 44

Parent/Guardian Notification K-8 Health Concepts Permission Form------------------------------------------------------------= ------ 47

District Mission Statement<= /o:p>

"The Mission of the Cape Girardeau School District, in collaboration = with students, parents, and community, is to develop productive citizens of stro= ng character with the skills and attitudes to compete in a changing, global society.&quo= t;

District Vision

"A community of life-long learners preparing for success."=

FRANKLIN = ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MISSION

&nbs= p; The mission of Franklin Elementary School i= s to provide opportunities for every student to master grade-level skills regard= less of previous academic performance, family background, socioeconomic status, race, or gender. It is our purpose to educate all students to high levels of academic, artistic and physical performance, while fostering positive growt= h in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes.

VISION

&nbs= p; Stude= nts, teachers, parents, and the community will be encouraged to work together to build a community of learners where students will be proud of their accompl= ishments, strive to be their best, and learn from their mistakes.

Franklin Build= ing Goals

By the end of the 10-11 school year:

Franklin students will meet AYP go= als and the number of students in each subgroup scoring at below basic and basic will decrease by 10% in = communication arts per year.
At least 80% of = Franklin stud= ents will meet district grade level expectations and/or improve one grade l= evel in reading as measured by district benchmarks (Developmental Reading Assessment) per year.

C. At least 80% of Franklin students= will increase their writing scores by one level or more on at least 3 out of =

writ= ing traits, as measured by the 6+1 Writing Traits &/or District Writing Rub= rics per year.

By the end of the 10-11 school year:

A. Franklin students will meet AYP go= als and the number of students in each subgroup scoring at below basic and

= basic will decrease by 10% in Mathematics per year.

B. At least 80% of Franklin students will meet district gr= ade level expectations and/or improve one grade level in

= Mathematics as measured = by district benchmarks (Mathematics Proficiency =3D 75% or above) per year.

District calendar
Franklin Elementary Staff

2010-11

Barbara Egbert<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Kindergarten

Lori Huey &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; Kindergarten

Jamie Reynolds<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Kindergarten

Whittney Carter= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; = First Grade

Debra McCann &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; First Grade

Sarah Cook &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Second Grade

Lendora Hughes<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:6'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Second Grade

Jennifer Welker= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Second Grade (Class Reduction)

Christi Fryman<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Third Grade &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; &= nbsp;

Gail Siebert &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Third Grade

Sarah Pourney &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = Fourth Grade

Malissa Beecham= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Fourth Grade

Jena Mabry = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = F= ourth Grade

Tanya Wilson &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Reading Recovery

Linda Robert &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Reading Coach

Tim Huey &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Communication Arts Teacher

Sara Hemingway<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:5'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Speech

Amber Horrell &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Learning Center

Robin McKinley<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Learning Center (part time)

Sara Badger &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &n= bsp; Music

Dayna Powell &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Ph= ysical Education

Kim Holmann &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Art

Sara Kiplinger<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Library – Media Specialist

Kenosha Moore &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Library Assistant

Debra Rau &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Counselor

Stacey James/An= gela Graviett = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; Psychological Examiners

Elezena Simmons= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = ESL Teacher

Elizabeth Grego= ry &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Para-Professional

Heather Lipps &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Pa= ra-Professional

Lori Kirn &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Teaching Assistant

Dara Bennett &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Cafeteria Manager

Christi Ervin &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Cafeteria

Dorothy Glueck<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Cafeteria

Frieda Hopple &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Ca= feteria

Edward Hernande= z &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Head Custodian

Pleas Porter &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Custodian

Lynn Vogelsang<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Custodian

Tina Wright &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Parent Liaison

Ruth Juhlin &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Nurse

Tina Wright &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Administrative Assistant

Rhonda Dunham &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Principal

You may contact the above staff at 573-335-5456 or through our website= : www.capetigers.com\franklin=

You may contact= Central Office Administration at 573-335-18= 67

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Franklin<= span style=3D'font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Subway;color:#FF6600'> Elementary School

215 N. Louisiana St., Ca= pe Girardeau, Mo. 63701

Phone (573) 335-5456 Fax (573) 334-= 1140

2010-2011

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; 8/9&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Back-to-school Night 6:00

= 8/12 &n= bsp; = ; = First Day of School

= ; &n= bsp; 9/6= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Labor Day NO SCHOOL

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 9/10 &n= bsp; = ; = Grandparents Day

9= /15 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; School Pictures

9/27 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; NO SCHOOL PROF. DEV.

= ; &n= bsp; 10/15 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; End of 1^st Quarter

10/19 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Fall Festival (Math)

= ; &n= bsp; 10/21, 10/26 &n= bsp; = ; P/T Conference 4:00-7:30

10/28 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Fall Parties Begin 2:15

= ; &n= bsp; 10/29 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; NO SCHOOL (P/T Conference Make Up Day)

= ; &n= bsp; 11/3 &n= bsp; = ; = Picture Make-Up Day

= ; &n= bsp; 11/24, 25, 26 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; THANKSGIVING BREAK NO SCHOOL

= ; &n= bsp; 11/29-12/10 = = BOOK FAIR =

= ; = 12/2 &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Holiday Concert Begin 6:00

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; 12/7 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Gingerbread House/Ornaments/Storytime 6:00

= &nb= sp; 12/16= = &nb= sp; Winter Parties 2:30

= ; &n= bsp; 12/17 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; End of Semester NOON DISMISSAL

= ; &nb= sp; = 12/18 – 1/2 = = Christmas break (Return on 4th )

= ; &n= bsp; 1/17 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Martin Luther King Day NO SCHOOL

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 2/10, 2/15 &n= bsp; = ; P/T Conference 4:00-7:30

= ; &n= bsp; 2/14 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Valentine Parties 2:30

2/17 = ; &n= bsp; = ; Chili Supper 5:00-7:00 pm.

2/18 = ; &n= bsp; = ; NO SCHOOL P/T Conf= erence Make Up

= ; &n= bsp; 2/21 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; President’s Day NO SCHOOL

= ; &n= bsp; 2/22 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; NO SCHOOL PROF. DEV.

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 3/4 = &nb= sp; = End 3^rd Quarter

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 3/10 = &nb= sp; = Spring Pictures

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 3/17 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; MAP Exploration 6:00

= &nb= sp; 3/18 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; NO SCHOOL DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST

&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 3/21 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; NO SCHOOL PROF. DEV.

= &nb= sp; 4/20 = - 4/26 &= nbsp; = Spring Break NO SCHOOL<= /o:p>

= = 5/5 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Spring Concert Begin 6:00

= &nb= sp; 5/2 - 5/13 = Spring Book Fair

= ; = 5/13 = = P= lay Day (Alternate if rain 5/16)

= ; = 5/19= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Last Day of School NOON DISMISSAL

EARLY DISMISSAL ONLY at 1:43 pm. for INSTRUCTION COLLABORATION=

Sept. 3^=
rd, Oct. 1^st , Nov. 5^th, Dec. 3^rd , Feb. 4^th, Mar. 4^th, Apr. 1^st, and May 6^th

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Franklin Encore Schedule

<= /p>	Mon= day	Tue= sday	Wed= nesday	Thu= rsday	Fri= day
8:20-8:50	RTI	RTI	RTI	RTI	RTI
8:50-9:30	Egbert –M Reynolds – Ar= t Pourney PE (9:00-9:40)	Egbert – L McCann – = PE Hughes - Art	Egbert – Art<= o:p> Welker – = PE Pourney –= M (9:00-9:40)	Egbert – PE McCann – = M Hughes - L=	Egbert – PE Huey – Comp.<= o:p> Reynolds - M=
9:30-10:10<= /b>	Huey – M= Siebert –= Art (9:50-10:50) Beecham –= PE (9:40-10:20)	Huey – L= Carter – = PE Cook – Ar= t (9:50-10:50)	Huey – Art (9:50-10:50) Reynolds – M<= o:p> Cook – L<= o:p> Hughes - PE	Huey – PE Carter – = M Fryman - L=	Egbert – M Huey – PE Reynolds - Comp
10:10 -10:50		Reynolds – L<= o:p>	Fryman – = M Siebert –= PE (10:20-11:00)	Reynolds – PE= Siebert - L	Egbert – Comp= Huey – M= Reynolds - PE
10:50 – 11:30	Fryman - Art (10:50-11:50)	Mabry - M<= /o:p>	Mabry – P= E Beecham –= M (11:10-11:50)	<= /p>	Fryman – = PE Pourney - L
<= /p>	<= /p>	<= /p>	<= /p>	<= /p>	<= /p>
12:00 – 1:00=	<= /p>	Welker - Art	<= /p>	<= /p>	<= /p>
12:20 – 1:00=	McCann – = L Carter – = Art (12:20-1:20)	<= /p>	Hughes - PE	Cook – PE= Welker - L	McCann – = A Hughes - M=
1:00 – 1:40<= /span>	Hughes – = Com Cook – PE= Welker – = M <= /p>	Siebert –= Com Fryman – = M Pourney –= Art (1:00-2:00)	McCann – = PE Carter – = Com	Beecham –= PE Pourney –= Com Mabry - M	Cook – M<= o:p> Mabry - L<= /o:p>
1:40 – 2:20<= /span>	Hughes – = PE Cook – M<= o:p> Welker – = Com Mabry – A= rt (2:00-3:00)	Siebert –= PE Fryman – = Com Beecham –= Art (2:00-3:00)	McCann – = Music Carter – = PE	Beecham –= Music Pourney –= PE Mabry - Com	Welker – = M Beecham - L
2:20 – 3:00<= /span>	Hughes – = M Cook – Co= m Welker - PE	Siebert –= M Fryman - PE	McCann – = Com Carter – = M	Beecham –= Com Pourney –= M Mabry -PE	Carter – = L Siebert - M

Absen= ces and Tardiness

Please call the school office between 7:45 AM and 8:45 AM when your child is unable to come= to school. Homework can be picke= d up from your child's teacher at 3:15 PM unless other arrangements are made.

Punctual attendance means being at school= at the required time each morning. A student who is frequently tardy interferes with the learning of classmates. Being punctual is also a part of learning = to be responsible. The school day begins promptly at 8:15. Students arriving after 8:15 are considered to be t= ardy.

Absences from school are cumulative. Instances of tardiness and partial hours of absence will be monitored and combined for an absence total. Parents of students who are habitually tardy will be notified by letter.

Attendance<= /span>

An importance part of any educational program is lea= rning to respect and acquire a work ethic which also includes being responsible. Therefore, regular and punctual attendance is of great importance for your child. The school term for all students in the Cape Girardeau Public School= s is 179 days of actual attendance. We ask your assistance in encouraging regular and punctual attendance for your child.

In August, 1995, the Cape Girardeau Public School Board of Education adopted the following attendance policy for grades kindergarten through twelve:

In order to receive course credit or to be considered for promotion to the next grade level, a student must be present a minimum of 95% of the scheduled attendance days per semester. Absences shall not exceed five (5) days per semester. A letter will advise parents when = the student has been absent three of the scheduled semester days. If the student exceeds the five- (= 5) day limit, the parents will be advised by letter.

At that time, the parents may request an appeal for extenuating circumstances = to be considered by the Attendance Review Board. This board is composed of appropri= ate administrators and classroom teachers at each level, secondary or elementary. &= nbsp;

Attendance Awards=

Perfect attendance - no recorded absences or tardies= as documented by SIS attendance records and sign in/out logs maintained in the office.

Outstanding attendance - less than three = days absences (or the accumulation of hours of absence equaling less than three days) and, fewer than five tardies per semester.

The attendance awards may be awarded quarte= rly, by semester, and/or annually.

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<= u>Building and Grounds Security

All school facilities have been provided and sup= ported through tax dollars. It is the responsibility of the Board of Education, administration, professional and support staff members, and students to see that these facilities are cared for, used properly and treated with respect. The superintendent, = with the counsel of the administrative staff, will establish procedures for the proper use of school facilities to guard against damage or loss of school p= roperty by theft, vandalism or misuse. These procedures will include preventive measures, as well as clear steps to follow when school property has been taken or damaged. (Policy ECA= )

Access to school buildings and grounds outside r= egular school hours will be granted only to authorized personnel. When special events or activities = are scheduled, the principal may request permission from the superintendent to employ special law enforcement services to give extra help in protecting sc= hool property.

No person shall carry a firearm, a concealed wea= pon or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use into any school, onto any sc= hool transportation, or onto the premises of any function or activity sponsored = or sanctioned by the district, except for authorized law enforcement officials= . (Policy JFCJ)

In addition, acts of vandalism will not be toler= ated and the Board shall seek legal action against those who participate in will= ful or malicious abuse, destruction, defacing and/or theft of the property of t= he Cape Girardeau School District No. 63.

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Bus Eligibility

Students living one mile from the school = or students who would have to cross a high traffic street are eligible to ride= the bus. If you are in doubt of your child’s eligibility, please contact = First Student at 335-2510.

Students may only ride their assigned bus, and they MUST be picked up and dropped off ONLY at their designated bus sto= p. If parents need their children transported to alternative locations, such as daycare, baby sitter, grandparents, etc., parents will need to arrange the transportation.

Bus Rules

Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. T= he building administrator may suspend students from riding the bus for a minim= um of one to ten days. Suspension of over 10 days will be by the superintenden= t or his designee.

BUS LINE RULES<= /b>

Bus riders should walk to the bus line area immediately<= /u> when dismissed from the classroom and stay there until their bus is boarded.

If a student needs to re-enter the school from the bus line, permission must be obtained from the teacher on duty.

Students are not to play, bounce balls, etc. while waiting = to board their bus.

Noise will be kept to a minimum.

Students are asked to adhere to the following rules to maintain their bus riding privileges:

= The driver is in charge, and students are to obey the instructions of the driver.

= Students follow directions from the driver when crossing the street to board or leave the bus.

= Classroom conduct is to be observed by students while riding the bus and at the = bus stop. Students should be orderly enough not to distract the driver.

= Students should go directly to their seats and remain seated while the bus is in motion.

= Students should keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus and keep hands and fe= et off other students.

= Students should neither purposely nor carelessly damage the bus.

= Students should not throw objects in the bus or out the window.

= Students should not stand in the roadway while waiting on the bus.

= Tobacco or alcohol products are prohibited on the bus.

= Disruptive students reported by the driver to the principal may be suspended from riding the bus.

= Students are NOT to move from seat to seat unless directed by the bus driver.

= Pencils, pens, and class papers should be kept in backpacks while on the bus an= d at the bus stop.

= Students are to be dropped off at the same stop they are picked up unless prior notification to the principal.

= Keep hands and feet off other students.

Only eligible bus riders are permitt= ed to ride the bus.

Chang= e of address and/or telephone number

It is extremely important that parents/guardians can be contacted when a child is ill or hurt. In case of emergency, each student is required to have the following information on fi= le in the school office:

= Parent(s) or guardian(s) name(s)

= Complete and current address

= Home telephone number and parent(s)’ work telephone number=

= Emergency telephone number (friend or relative)

= Physician’s name and telephone number

= Medical Alert information

It is crucial that every student maintain= an up-to-date address and telephone number in the school office. Notify the sc= hool immediately if you have a change in address or home or work telephone number, temporary or otherwise. In an emergency situation we must have current information to contact a parent or designee.<= /p>

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Citiz= enship

Children who demonstrate superior citizen= ship at school are recognized at by the school at large. Teachers may also recog= nize traits of good citizenship by rewarding students per incident.

Commu= nication

Effective communication is the cornerston= e of any effective relationship. Your input, your presence and your participation are welcome at school. When you wish to contact a staff member at school, please follow the procedures below (whether it relates to a classroom situation, questions about the curriculum, homework, visitations, etc.).

= Make a phone call to the office to contact your child's teacher. We can give you a convenient = time for all concerns.

= If you need further communication, you may wish to contact the principal. It = may be that the principal cannot see you that particular day; however, you will be given the earliest appointment possible.

3.&n= bsp;    Be assured that all of your concerns will be taken seriously. We hope you will t= ake the time to share your many positive insights and feelings with teachers as well.

Conferences and Student Progress Rep= orts

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Repo= rt cards are issued at the end of each quarter for grades kindergarten through six.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Conference time is an opportunity = for parents and teachers to evaluate a student’s progress together. The Cape Girardeau Public Schools schedule fall conferences each year for teachers to meet with the parents/guardians of their students.  Kindergarten conferenc= es with parents/guardians are conducted in the fall and the spring. The goal of the Cape Girardea= u Public School District is for 100% of the students at every school to have at least one parent/guardian in attendance althou= gh it is desirable that all responsible parties for the student attend all scheduled conference(s). Every effort will be made to insure that= the teachers and the parents/guardians have the opportunity to meet with e= ach other to discuss the students' progress in school. Parents/guardians may ex= pect contact from the teacher and/or the principal should a conference= be missed as home-school communication is crucial to student success. As part of Franklin School’s Title I plan, we will be meeting with parents of all students that do not m= ake adequate yearly progress.

Grading Scales

Reporting Key:      96 – 100% =3D A    85 – 88% =3D = B      74 = 211; 77% =3D C    = 63 – 66% =3D D   &nbs= p;         =       Used in         =             &nb= sp;

92 – 95% =3D A-   = ; 82 – 84% =3D = B-    70 – 73% =3D= C-   60 – 62% =3D D-=            =   grades                =            =             &nb= sp;

89 – 91% =3D B+    78 – 81% =3D C+ &= nbsp; 67 – 69% =3D = D+    0 – 59% =3D = F      3-6

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Used in all grade levels

E – Exceeds grade level expectations

   Student demonstrates an advanced level of skill development. The majority of work in a

   particular are= a is above grade level.

M – Meets grade = level expectations

   Student consistently demonstrates skill development on grade level. Student is able to    <= /span>

   use the skill/standard with any assignment, lesson, etc.         =             &nb= sp;              =             &nb= sp;

I – Is developing toward grade level expectations        =             &nb= sp;            =            =             &nb= sp;

   Student demons= trates inconsistent skill development on grade level. Student knows the <= /p>
   skill/standard once but is unable = to effectively use that skill again with another

   assignment, re= ading, writing, etc.

N – Not meeting = grade level expectations

   Student demons= trates skill development below grade level

* Indicates a modified grade =         =      X – Indicates a concept has not been assessed

The following personal and academic behavior grading= scale has been adopted by the Cape Girardeau Public Schools for all students in grades K-6:

      &= nbsp;        1 – exhibits appropriate behavior

      &= nbsp;        2 – making progress   &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;             <= /span>   Used in all grade levels<= /b>

            =    3 – needs improvement

The school employs the following standard= ized tests for all children:

·       The DIAL-3 for entering kindergarten students in the spring of the previous year

·       The Otis Lennon School Ability Test for grade 2 in late September

·       The Otis Lennon School Ability Test for transfer students new to the district

·       The Missouri Assessment Program for grades 3 & 4 in the spring =

The results of the student’s performance are sent home via the student or through parent-teacher conference. Further full-range testing is available to students through the special education process.

Directory Information (FERPA)

In compliance with Federal Law, Private Rights of Parents and Students, Section 99.3, public notice is hereby p= resented to parents of students attending the Cape Girardeau Public Schools that "Directory Information" may be released to the various communicat= ion media of the district as deemed necessary by school officials.

"Directory Information" includes the following information relating to a student:

The student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, parent's name, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activiti= es and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, record of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most rec= ent previous education agency of institution attended by the student, and other similar information.

A student's educational record, or an official transcript thereof, shall be forwarded to an educational instituti= on the student makes application to attend.

If you do not want information of this ty= pe released, notify in writing, the principal of the school where your child attends within two weeks of the date of the commencement of any given semester in which student is enrolled. (Policy JO)

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Emerg= ency Drills

Fire drills, tornado drills, earthquake drills and crisis drills are conducted on a regularly scheduled basis to prepare our students and staff to react appropriately to emergency situations. Busses also pract= ice an evacuation plan each semester.

It is imperative that students learn the importance of listening to the person in charge during all drill situations= so this will become “second nature” should an actual emergency situation arise. We will insist upon our students observing SILENCE during = all drills so that instructions can be heard and the procedures learned for the safety of all.

Your child’s safety at schoo= l is a top priority for the district. If you or your child is aware of a situation that jeopardizes the safety of an= yone at school, immediately notify a member of the school staff. If you or your child would be uncomfortable bringing this situation to the attention of the school staff, call the Missouri School Violence Hot= line at 866-748-7047. Your call ma= y be anonymous.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures=

In case of an emergency situation that causes the evacuation of the school building, such as a fire, tornado, or earthquake, certain procedures will be followed. Notification of evacuation will be made through local med= ia as for early dismissal due to weather conditions. Individual phone calls wi= ll not be made. If appropriate, the first choice is to dismiss students from t= he front office to persons listed on the emergency forms. If the building is deemed unsafe, a student pick-up point will be designated on the field in b= ack of the school or on the staff parking lot. If emergency personnel feel we n= eed to evacuate the school grounds, parents may pick up students at the old Thorngate parking lot on Indep= endence if possible. All parents must sign their children out with the designated person on-site.

Enrol= lment

Students enrolling in Missouri public schools must turn 5 be= fore August 1 of the school year for which they are enrolling. All students are = to provide the office with birth certificates, social security numbers, immunization records, and proof of residency upon enrollment. In the event = the students’ parents or legal guardians are not the homeowners or primary renters of the residence, the person with whom they are residing will need = to come to the office to sign an affidavit stating the parents or legal guardi= ans are residing in that residence.

Parents are also asked to complete an enrollment form and a developmental and health history. In instances where there may be custody or visitation issues, it is very helpful for the offic= e to have copies of any legal documents which would indicate such arrangements. = Such documents will be kept on file in the student’s permanent folder.

Food Services

It is the goal of the Cape Girardeau Publ= ic Schools Food Services Department to become a partner in your child’s education by providing nutritious meals. The meals served in our school cafeterias meet the nutrient requirements of the Recommended Dietary Allowa= nce and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as set forth by the U.S. Departmen= t of Agriculture.

Breakfast

Breakfast is served at all elementary schools beginning at 7:40 AM. Students

eating breakfast must be in the breakfast line at or before 8:00 AM. No student will be admitted to breakfast after 8:00 AM. All students residing within these schools&= #8217; boundaries are entitled to breakfast regardless of lunch status. Breakfast for students is $.75 unl= ess families qualify for free and reduced lunch status, then there is no charge= for breakfast.

Lunch

In order to meet the standard requirements,= the Grade A lunch is served which consists of a meat or meat substitute; &frac3= 4; cup vegetable and/or fruit; milk; bread and butter; dessert.

Lunch for students is $1.50. Reduced lunch= is $.40. Adult lunches are $2.50. Students are encouraged to pay for their mea= ls in advance, either monthly or weekly. One month’s meal payment for gr= ades K-4, based on a 20-day month, is $30.00. Parents should send payment (cash = or check) in an envelope with the child’s or children’s name(s) on= the outside. A student who does not participate in the school lunch program wil= l be expected to bring lunch from home and eat in the lunchroom unless the paren= ts send written permission for them to go home. The students may purchase milk= to drink with lunch. Milk is $.30. Sodas are not allowed in the lunchroom.

Free and reduced price meals are available= for students from families who qualify for the program as it is established by = the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Families may qualify for benefits under the Direct Certification progress or they may complete an application. Applicat= ions for free and reduced meal benefits are distributed at the beginning of the school year to each child. Applications may be obtained from the school off= ice during the school year.

In applying for these benefits, families wil= l be required to supply complete information regarding wages and other income of= all household members. The school district is required by law to verify a certa= in percentage of the applications. If you are selected for verification, you w= ill be required to submit documentation of your household income.

Health Services

A school nurse is available to the childr= en when accidents occur or when they become ill during the day. Please notify the school of any me= dical problems that your child may have. If your child has sustained a severe injury or suspected contagious disease (has a fever, vomiting/diarrhea), the child should remain at home f= or a reasonable amount of time to promote healing and public health.<= /span>

Doctor/Dental: Parents are encourag= ed to make doctor and dental appointments outside of the school day to protect the learning time.

Head Lice Policy: Cape Girardeau Public Schools has a "nit free" policy.= Students infested with nit, eggs or lice must be excluded from school until completely eliminated.

Immunization: According to the Missouri Bureau of Immunization, implementation of House Bill 522 requires that all students be properly immunized to school entry. Religious and medical exemptions are acceptable. No personal exemptions will be allowed.

Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are required to have two doses of a measles-containing vaccine (MMR, MR, or Measles vaccine) on or after the fi= rst (1^st) birthday and must have received the last dose of Polio, Diphtheria, and Tetanus on or after their fourth (4^th) birthday.= In addition, kindergarten students must have two doses of Varicella (chicken p= ox vaccine). Students, kindergar= ten through first grade, must also have received the last dose of Pertussis on = or after their fourth (4^th) birthday.

Legislation now requires Hepatitis B vaccine series for all students in grades K-5 and grades 7-10.

If you do not have a physician, you may call the Cape County Health Department= at 1121 Linden at 335-7846 to complete the necessary immunization requirements.

Medications= : Public School may not administer medications without written consent and instruction from the parent or legal guardian. All medications mus= t be in the original containers, registered, stored and dispensed in the office.=

Screening: Vision screenings are given by the school nurse annually for students in grades K, 1, and 3 for n= ewly enrolled and referred students. Scoliosis screening period is for grades 4.

Homew= ork

Homework is an essential part of educatio= nal programming, where students practice skills already presented in class, and parents are afforded the opportunity to monitor the progress of their child= ren and the curriculum being presented. The student's performance on homework is part of the grade assigned = the students in each discipline.

Homework assignments are primarily the student’s responsibility to complete. However, parents are encouraged= to assist them if they have questions about how the assignment is to be done. Completed homework is generally expected to be returned the next school day= . If students fail to return homework assignments, they may be expected to make = them up at school during their free time such as recess. The teacher does have t= he discretion not to accept late work.

Homework is an excellent activity to teach children responsibility and also provide extra practice in needed skill attainment. Parents can reinforce this by helping to provide a PLACE and TI= ME for homework to be done.

Students who are absent from school for extended periods may be assigned homework in the core subjects to maintain structured learning activities and skills.= Missed units of instruction due to absence result in lower grades at= the quarter grading period.

Honor= Roll Policy (Elementary)

1.&n= bsp;    Honor roll shall include grade four.

2.&n= bsp;    Honor roll shall be calculated quarterly.

3.&n= bsp;    Honor roll shall use the subjects of Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Math, Social Studies and Science as areas of consideration.

4.&n= bsp;    Honor roll will be calculated using a scale and averaging system which is described below:

Scale

A     &nbs= p;    11        B+   9           &nbs= p;   C+       6         = D+        3        &= nbsp; F     0

A-     &nb= sp; 10        B     8           =       C           5       D         2

B-     = 7        &= nbsp;     C-       = ; 4        &= nbsp; D-        1

= If a student attains an 8.0 average, he/she will achieve the "B" Honor Roll. If he/she

attains a 10.0 average, he/she will achieve the "A" Honor Roll. No rounding of <= /p>
numbers is involved in calculation. A= C- in a core subject will exclude a student from

Honor Roll.

<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>6.&n= bsp;    Physical education, art, music, work habit, and con= duct grades will not be considered.

The official title of this honor roll sho= uld be Cape Girardeau Public Schools Academic Honor Roll.

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Guida= nce and Counseling

The guidance and counseling program is an integral part of the total educational process. The program provides for the individual needs of the students by helping them to develop to their fullest potential. Students develop emotionally, socially,= and educationally. The guidance program must address the issue of total growth = and development.

Large group, sm= all group, and individual counseling are available for all students. Large group counseling is developmental in nature and will be provided to all students = in their individual classrooms throughout the school year. Large group counsel= ing follows the Cape Girardeau Public Schools’ Comprehensive Guidance Curriculum. Small group counseling will be provided on a variety of topics based on need. Parental permission will be obtained for students referred f= or small groups. Individual counseling is available to all students as deemed necessary. Students teachers, principals, or parents/guardians can initiate individual counseling.

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Insur= ance

An accident insurance program is offered = as a service for the district pupils. At the beginning of the school year forms are sent home with pupils explaining= the cost to parents and the benefits received in case of accidents.<= /span>

Lunchroom Rules

STAY IN LINE.=

Remain seated until dismissed.

Throw away trash.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Leave table clean.=

Stand quietly in l= ine.

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PTA

The Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is highly involved in improving our schools. All parents are urged to become members and actively participate. Meetings are scheduled regularly and are announced ahead of time.

The PTA is involved in many projects throughout the school year. W= ith the help of all the parents, these projects can be very successful. Please volunteer your services thi= s year for our students.

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Phone= Calls

Parents ma= y call the office to initiate contact with their child’s teacher at any time during regular office hours. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Our policy does not allow students to use the telephone except in the case = of an emergency. Students will not be allowed to use the phone for making soci= al arrangements or for having someone bring their forgotten homework, lunch mo= ney, books, etc. to school.

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Physi= cal Education

Physical education is required for all elementary school students. If a student’s participation has some limitations, this should be indicated with a written note from a doctor.

Every child needs to wear a pair of tennis shoes in order to be able to participate in P.E. This not only enables him = or her to perform better but also gives them better traction on the gym floor = to minimize accidents.

Students who may not be able to participa= te in P.E. due to a temporary illness or injury should present verification fr= om a physician stating such.

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Playg= round Rules

Students are to stay within the fenced in area of the playground. G= OING OUTSIDE THE FENCE IS OFF LIMITS WITHOUT PERMISSION! Students should not play on the pa= rking area of the asphalt. The step= s are the boundary line on the east side.

PERSONAL ITEMS such as radios, tape recorders, toys, electronic games, balls, etc. should not be brought due to the potential for loss and interference to the learning climate in the classroom.

THE DOME is to be used for climbing and sitting activiti= es only. Students may only hang = by their hands from this equipment.

SWING SETS: Only one student to a swing is permitted. Students must sit on their bottoms to swing. Students are expected to share this equipment. Count to 25 for a turn on the swin= gs (count full swings). Don̵= 7;t count off the same person all the time.&nb= sp; If there is an empty swing, swing in it. NO JUMPING OFF THE SWINGS!

SLIDES: Students must slide down on their bottoms feet first. Wait until the person in front of = you is down the slide before you go. No climbing or standing on the slide tunnel.&= nbsp; DO NOT CLIMB UP THE SLIDE! No playing tag on the equipment.&nb= sp; Take turns!

SPECIFIC RULES: These guidelines are to be followed by all students whenever they are on the playground:

1.   &n= bsp; If a student needs to spend time in the penalty = box, the playground supervisor is not responsible for tracking down the student.=

2.   &n= bsp; Students are to respect the property of others a= nd are not to engage in snatching caps, coats, or other objects belonging to others at any time anywhere on = the playground.

3.   &n= bsp; Students are not allowed to play “Tag̶= 1;, “Crack the Whip”, or chase others indiscriminately all over the playground where legitimate games of others may be interfered with or disturbed.

4.   &n= bsp; Students may play “Catch” or “Touch” football only. This must be played on the field only. TACKLING OR ROUGH PHYSICAL CONTACT IS NOT PERMITTED! The playground supervisor may discontinue any game at their discretion.&= nbsp;

5.   &n= bsp; Playground balls and basketballs are for throwin= g and bouncing only and are not to be kicked.&nb= sp; Football and soccer are to be played on the grass areas only.

6.   &n= bsp; Trees and tree limbs are to be left untouched to prevent damage to trees and injury to students. Also, digging is not permitted.

7.   &n= bsp; Students are to line up IMMEDIATELY when a whist= le blows or the bell rings. They= are responsible for picking up the playground equipment. Students are to be quiet in line a= nd not change places once they have lined up.&nbs= p; They should enter the building quietly so as not to disturb others

8.   &n= bsp; Students will use appropriate language – no profanity, threats, or arguing.

9.   &n= bsp; Other specific rules may be established for any = grade level as deemed necessary at the discretion of those teachers.

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Promo= tion and Retentions

Promotions and retentions are based on an evaluation of academic, physical, social and emotional growth. It is the desire of the district to provide each child an appropriate educational program. Parents/guardians will receive pri= or notification and explanation concerning retention. However, Board Policy IKE stipulates the final decision for any grade placement will rest with the sc= hool administration.

<= u>Reading

The Cape Girardeau<= /st1:PlaceName> School District uti= lizes a Balanced Literacy approach to implement the communication arts curriculum. The goal of a Balanced Literacy approach is to enable students to become independent, strategic, and life-long readers and writers. Balanced Literacy gives teachers the advantage to consistent= ly assess, monitor, and guide individual student's reading and writing abilities. Students receive a balance of modeled, shared, guided, and independent literacy instruction. This balance helps teachers provide differentiated instruction necessary to meet the diverse needs of our stude= nts. The curriculum website can be found at:

http://www.capetigers.com/DEPARTMENTS/Curr= iculumAssessment/BalancedLiteracy/tabid/307/Default.aspx

School Closing for Weather, Etc.

All district patrons can sign up for TigerText at = http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/tiger= text.asp. This allows patrons to receive = text messages on their cell phones from any Cape Girardeau Public Schools of the= ir choice to inform them of special situations such as early dismissals as wel= l as reminders about upcoming school-sponsored events (a cost may be incurred dependent upon cell phone provider services of the patron).

Occasionally, it is necessary to cancel school due to inclement weather, equipment failure, or public crisis. Announcements of school closings a= re made in a timely fashion through the local radio (KZIM, KGIR, KGMO, KAPE, a= nd KWKZ) and television broadcasts (KFVS-TV) and are also listed on the district’s website (www.c= ape.k12.mo.us) whe= never possible.

It is imper= ative that the home makes plans with all members concerning where the children ar= e to go, and other "special conditions" information. Please rehearse the plan before we= need to apply it, and let the school know what we need to know to keep the child= ren safe.

If it is necessary to dismiss early, we will use the following dismissal times:

·       Central High School – 11:20 AM

·       Central Junior High School – 11:35 AM

·       Elementary and Middle Schools – 12:00 PM

Lunch will not be served at the secondary school. However, lunch will be served at the elementary buildings and the middle school.

If the weather conditions and forecast are such that school personnel believe that the buses CAN operate safely by 8:30 AM, we will plan to run on a 2-hour delayed start schedule.

Secondary schools will begin classes at 9= :40 AM and elementary schools at 10:10 AM.

School dismissal will be at normal times = on these days.     &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;                 &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

School Day

The school day for elementary schools beg= ins at 8:15 AM. Students arriving after 8:15 need to report to the office. Scho= ol dismisses at 3:15 PM.

Breakfast is served daily from 7:40 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Students will not be served breakfast after 8:00 a.m.

Bus riders and day care riders will be dismissed at 3:15 P.M. in the front of the building. Car riders and walkers will be dismissed at 3:10 P.M. in the back of the building.

School Parties

School parties are limited to Fall, Winte= r, and Valentine. Room parents a= re assigned to each class to conduct each party. Party money is collected at t= he beginning of each school year. Parties will begin around 2:15 P.M.

Children may bring birthday treats, as by the District Wellness Policy, for enjoyment at the end of the day.

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Searches by School Personnel (Policy JFG)

School lockers, desks and other district property are provided= for the convenience of students and,

as such, are subject to periodic inspection and drug-sniffing = dogs may be used without notice.

Student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion= of a violation of district rules,

policy or law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts kno= wn to the administration, credible

information or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. Searches of student property shall be limited in scope based on the original justification of the search. The privacy and dignity of studen= ts shall be respected. Searches shall be carried out in the presence of adult = witnesses and except for emptying pockets not in front of other students, unless exig= ent circumstances exist.

Signi= ng Out During School Hours

Parents are requested to please make doct= or and dental appointments at times other than school hours if at all possible= . If your child must leave school early, please send a note advising the school = of the time and nature of the reason for leaving early.

We ask that you come to the school office= to check your child out if they must leave during the day. We also need to know when someone other than the parent/guardian will be checking a student out = of school. Students must check back in upon returning before the end of the sc= hool day.

When paren= ts separate or divorce, it sometimes results in conflicts concerning the custo= dy of the child. At such times, one parent may ask that a child not be sent ho= me with the other parent. These requests can be grandly ONLY if they are suppo= rted by legal documentation. A copy of the document must be kept on file at scho= ol.

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Speci= al Educational Services

Cape Girardeau Public School provides a f= ull range of special education services for students meeting the Individuals wi= th Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements and demonstrating a need for special and related services including Early Childhood (pre-school) Special Education and services for students identified with: Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Impairments, Mental Retardation, Vision and Hearing Impairments, Physical Impairments, Emotional Disorders, and Other Health Impairments. Alma Schrader pr= ovides services for students diagnosed with various disabilities in categories acr= oss the continuum as specified by the IDEA.&nb= sp; Additional non-handicapped services are available for students which include gifted, English as Second Language, counseling, student accident insurance, and tutoring.

Surveying, Analyzing Or Evaluating Students

Any parent may inspect, upon request, any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum and all instructional materials, including teachers' manuals, films, tapes or other supplementary material, that will be used in connection with any survey, analysis or evaluation as part of any applicable program. Further, a parent may inspect, upon request, a survey created by a= third party before the survey is administered or distributed by a school to a stu= dent. The term "instructional material" does not include academic tests= or academic assessments.

Teacher Qualifications=

Districts must notify all parents in schools receiving Title I funds that they may request information regarding a teachers’ professional qualifications as defi= ned in Policy GBL. Schools receiving Title I funds include Blanchard, Clippard,= Franklin, and Jefferson Elementary Schools and Cape Middle School.

The Teaching Day

The protection of teaching time is an end= uring concern. The district has pos= ted a revised attendance policy, which will move toward assuring that more childr= en are present for instruction more of the time.

TEACHING ABOUT HUMAN SEXUALITY

The Board of Education recognizes that parents/guardia= ns are the primary source of sexuality education for their children. The Board also recognizes that effective sexuality education, taught in concert with parents/guardians, helps students avoid risks to their health and academic success and prepares them to make informed decisions as adults.

The district is required to notify the parent/guardian= of each student enrolled in the district of the basic content of the district's human sexuality instruction to be provided to the student and of the parent's/guardian's right to remove the student from any part of the distri= ct's human sexuality instruction. The district is required to make all curriculum materials used in the district's human sexuality instruction available for public inspection as a public record prior to the use of such materials in actual instruction.

Valua= bles

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Personal possessions of significant value should not be brought to school. This includes portable CD players, Game Boys, or other electronic devices. The school administr= ators and staff cannot be responsible for valuables which students bring to school. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS LEAVE THESE TYPES OF ITEMS AT HOME.=

Visitors to the School= s

Parents and patrons of the school district are welcome to visit. However, all visitors during the regular school day should check in at the office and receive a visitor’s tag before proceeding elsewhere in the building. If you see a visitor in the building without a visitor’s tag on, please direct them to the office. This wo= uld include parents of students within the building.

As Board of Education policy KK describes, the Board and administration will not tolerate any person or persons whose presence disturbs classes or school activities or hinders the instructional process. If such person will not leave the school premises upon request, the principal or designee may contact the proper legal authorities.<= /span>

Websites

Both the Cape Girardeau Public Schools and the individual schools operate a website available to the publ= ic. The district website can be accessed at www.capetigers.com. The school website can be accessed at through links at this website. We invite = you to visit both websites as there are several useful tools on both websites to assist you in your communication with Cape Girardeau Public Schools. In addition, classrooms and grade levels within the building operate sites to assist parents in learning about classroom events. All staff members of the district can also be contacted by e-mail. E-mail addresses are available at= the sites listed.

Public Notice

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All public schools are required to provid= e a free and appropriate public education to all students with disabilities, including those attending private/parochial schools, beginning on the child= 's third birthday through age twenty (20), regardless of the child's disability. Disabilities incl= ude: learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders/emotional disturbance, speech disorders (voice, fluency, or articulation), language disorders, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically/other health impaired, multi-handicapped, deaf/blind, autism, early childhood special education, and traumatic brain injury.

All public schools are required to provide parents the right to inspect and review personally identifiable information collected and used or maintained by the District relating to their children. Parents have the ri= ght to request amendment of these records if they feel the information is inaccura= te, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their children. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the State Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to meet the requireme= nts of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).=

The District has developed a Local Compli= ance Plan for implementation of Special Education and this Plan is available for public review during regular school hours on days school is in session in t= he Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Public schools in the State of Missouri are req= uired to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth through age twenty (20) who reside in the District = or whose parent/legal guardian resides in the District. This census is compiled as of May = 1 each year. This information is tre= ated as confidential and submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Informat= ion to be collected includes: name of each child, parent/legal guardian's name/address, birth date and age of each child, and each child's disability= or suspected disability. Should = the District fail to submit an annual census, the State Board of Education may withhold state aid until the census is submitted. If you have a child with a disabil= ity or know of a child with a disability who is not attending the public school, please contact your school district, 335-1867.

Statement of Academic Honesty<= /b>

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Academic honesty is a necessary characteristic of all students in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools. Academic dishonesty is not accepta= ble behavior. Academic dishonesty includes the following: any action involving cheating or deception done to improve a student's grade and any action that aids another student in committing an act of academic dishonesty.&= nbsp; Some examples of academic dishonesty are copying test or homework answers, copying written material and presenting it as one's own, and letti= ng another student copy one's work. Students involved in cheating on tests, homework assignments, resear= ch paper, etc. will be penalized. A portion of the penalty will include a zero for the project with no opportun= ity for making up the work. The t= eacher will make personal contact with the parents and a copy of the cheating offe= nse will be sent home. Also a rec= ord of the cheating offense will be included in the student discipline folder.

Sexual Harassment

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The School Distric= t is committed to providing an environment free from intimidating, hostile or offensive behavior, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors a= nd other verbal or physical conduct or communication constituting sexual harassment. Sexual harassment= by an employee, student or other person in the district against any person is prohibited.

Sexual harassment of students of either s= ex by employees or other students of the opposite or same sex is strictly prohibited in the Cape Girardeau No. 63 School District. For purposes of sexual harassment = and sexual discrimination policies only, an employee includes any person employ= ed by the district, and any student teacher, intern or school volunteer. A student is any person enrolled i= n the school district or in district instructional programs. Sexual harassment is defined as se= xual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct o= f a sexual nature and made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when:

<= ![if !supportLists]>Ø     Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student's academic status or progress; or=

Ø     Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as = the basis for evaluating the student's performance within a course of study or other school-related activity; or

<= ![if !supportLists]>Ø     Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with a studen= t's educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment; or

Ø     Such conduct has the effect of favoring another student.=

Allegation of sexual harassment shall be investigated and, if substantiated, corrective or disciplinary action taken= , up to and including suspension and/or expulsion of the student or suspension and/or termination of the employee. You may refer to Board of Education Policies ACA, ACAA, ACG, GBAA, a= nd JBA for additional information.

TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT POLICIES AND INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO http://www.capetigers.com/. AND CLICK ON SCHOOLS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONAL COPY PLEASE NOTIFIY YOUR SCHOOL OFFICE AND ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.

·        District’s mission/vision statement

·        District’s attendance policy and the procedures for reporting absences and completing missed work: policy JED=

·        District’s dress code policy: policy JFCA

·        Rights under the Family Educational Rights a= nd Privacy Act (FERPA): a copy of the letter from the superintendent and po= licy JO

·        Rights pursuant to the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA): p= olicy JHDA

·        The district will periodically search lockers and other school property and that drug-sniffing dogs may be used: policy JFG

·        District’s policy on use of electronic communication devices and audio and visual recording equipment: policy JG (technology misconduc= t), EHB, KKB, administrative procedure EHB-AP

·        There is no expectation of privacy in the us= e of district computers or other technology: policy EHB and EHB-R

·        The presence of asbestos and any inspections, re-inspections, surveillance, and response or post response actions taken:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> policy EBAB, administrative pro= cedure EBAB-AP1

·        District’s assessment policy: polic= y IL and current district testing schedule

·        District’s obligation to provide educa= tion to children who are homeless: policy IGBCA

·        District’s policy regarding possession= of weapons by students and others: policy JFCJ and ECA

·        The district does not discriminate on the ba= sis of race, religion, national origin, sex or disability: policy AC, administrative proce= dure AC-AF1

·        Procedures for reporting allegations of discrimination or harassment including the definitions of harassment and discrimination and the contact information for the compliance coordinator: = policy AC and administrative procedure AC-AF1

·        Parents can request information on the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher and if the child= is receiving services from a paraprofessional, the paraprofessional’s qualifications as well: policy GBL

·        District’s Wellness policy: policy = ADF

·        Members of the Board of Education and meeting dates

·        District’s textbook list: curriculum website

·        Letter from the superintendent regarding Insurance

TECHNOLOGY USAGE

(As stated in Policy EHB and EHB-AP)<= /span>

The Cape Girardeau School District No. 63 recogn= izes the educational and professional value of electronics-based information technology, both as a means of access to enriching information and as a too= l to develop skills that students need.

The district's technology exists for the purpose= of maximizing the educational opportunities and achievement of district students. The professional enrichment of the staff and Board and increased engagement of the students' families and other patrons of the district are assisted by technology, but = are secondary to the ultimate goal of student achievement.

Use of technology resources in a disruptive, manifestly inappropriate or illegal manner impairs the district’s mission, squanders resources and shall not be tolerated. Therefore, a consistently high lev= el of personal responsibility is expected of all users granted access to the district’s technology resources.&nbs= p; Development of students' personal responsibility is itself an expect= ed benefit of the district technology program.

Use of the district’s technology resources= is a privilege, not a right. No st= udent, employee or other potential user will be given an ID, password or other acc= ess to district technology if he or she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or designee.

Users must adhere to district policies, regulati= ons, procedures and other district guidelines.&= nbsp; All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to an administrator or teacher.

Unless authorized by the superintendent or desig= nee, all users must have an appropriately signed User Agreement on file w= ith the district before they are allowed access to district technology resources. All users must agr= ee to follow the district’s policies, regulations and procedures.

In addition, all users must recognize that they = do not have a legal expectation of privacy in any electronic communications or oth= er activities involving the district’s technology.

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Senate Bill 319 Parent Information

Senate Bill 319 requires school districts to ass= ess and determine the grade level reading ability of students in Grade 4. Those who have been determined to = be reading two or more grade levels below will be required to attend summer s= chool and will receive an individualized “Reading Improvement Plan”. However, if at the end of summer school, the student is still reading two or more grade levels below, the school will notify the parents that the student will be retained in 4^th Grade.=

The classroom teacher and literacy coach will mo= nitor students’ reading progress throughout the school year with the follow= ing assessments: Developmental Re= ading Assessment (DRA, expected level is 40, two grade levels below is 28) and the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test (expected level is 4.9; two grade levels belo= w is 2.9) .

This law does not apply to any student who fits = into one of the following:

<= ![if !supportLists]>·      = Students receiving special education services

<= ![if !supportLists]>·      = Students under a Section 504 plan that includes reading

<= ![if !supportLists]>·      = Students determined to have limited English proficiency (ELL)

<= ![if !supportLists]>·      = Students who have been determined to have a cogn= itive ability level insufficient to meet the reading requirement (these students = will still be given a reading improvement plan)

The Cape Girardeau Scho= ol District is dedicated to providing every opportunity for success in reading. For those struggling in reading it will require the effort of teache= rs and parents to help students succeed. Fall 2008

-----------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------------------------

Dear Par= ent or Guardian:

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Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know. (As seen in Board P= olicy GBL).

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Upon your request, our district is requir= ed to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:=

= Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instructi= on.,
= Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waiv= ed.
= Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.=

= What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipli= ne of the certification.=

In addition to the information that paren= ts may request, districts must provide to each individual parent-

= ·       Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and

= ·       Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or h= as been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not hig= hly qualified.

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VISITORS TO DISTRICT PROPERTY/EVENTS

District Property

Parents and patrons of the district are welcome to visit district schools and attend district events. The Board of Education encourages the participation and input of parents and patrons of = the school district. At times, parents and patrons of the school district may desire to visit the school facilities. However, all visitors during the reg= ular school day, including Board members, shall sign or check in at the building office prior to receiving permission from the building administrators to proceed elsewhere in the building, even if the visitor has received advance approval for the visit from the building principal or designee. The district discourages parents or others from using the school as a site for visiting = students and may refuse the use of the school for that purpose. To ensure that build= ing safety and an appropriate educational environment are maintained, the follo= wing additional procedures are required for visits by parents and patrons, inclu= ding Board of Education members:

The building principal or designee retains the right to restrict the time or manner of parent and patron visits to pre= vent a disruption, annoyance, distraction, hindrance, interruption or intrusion = to any class or other school activities including, but not limited to, any instructional process. The building principal or designee may, with or with= out consultation with the

classroom teacher, restrict the time or manner of such visits.

No visitors should engage in any conduct or activity or allow his or her prese= nce to cause a disturbance, annoyance, distraction, hindrance, interruption or intrusion to any class or other school activities including, but not limited to, any instructional process. The building principal or designee retains t= he right to request that any such visitor leave the building upon a finding by= the building principal or designee that the visitor’s presence causes suc= h an effect.

Any person or persons who fail to leave the school premises upon the request of= the building principal or designee may be reported to the proper legal authorit= ies and may file a report to sign a complaint on behalf of the district.

The Board and administration will not tolerate any person or persons whose presence disturbs classes or district activities or hinders the instructional process. Visitors to district prope= rty may not possess weapons, including concealed weapons, on district property,= on district transportation or at any district function or activity sponsored or sanctioned by the district unless the visitor is an authorized law enforcem= ent official or is otherwise authorized by Board policy. The district does not permit parents or their professional representatives to conduct an observat= ion of the parent’s child in a classroom placement or proposed educational placement. The district will make an exception for parents who invoke their right to an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) under the Individuals = with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) if the district has observed the student = in the educational setting when conducting its own evaluation or re-evaluation under the IDEA. In such situations, the parent’s independent evaluator shall have an equivalent opportunity to observe the student in his or her current educational setting and placement. Such an observation will not inc= lude the right to interview the student’s teacher(s) and parents will not = be permitted to accompany the independent evaluator. Parents who have invoked their right to an independent evaluation under IDEA must obtain permission = from the superintendent or special education administrator at least six (6) busi= ness days prior to the time that the independent evaluator wishes to conduct the observation. The superintendent or special education administrator will, in= consultation with the building principal, classroom teacher or teachers, determine the d= ate, time and scope of the visit so as not to unduly interrupt instruction. Befo= re the observation occurs, the parent(s) will be required to sign a properly completed release of information form that grants the outside individual permission to access confidential information regarding the child.

Appropriate Behavior=

The Cape Girardeau School District No. 63 believes that district events are a vital part of the total

educational program and should be used as= a means for developing positive social interaction, good

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sportsmanship and appropriate behavior, in addition to knowledge and skills. Well-organized and

well-conducted programs contribute to the morale of the student body and strengthen school/community relations.<= /o:p>

To this end, the Board encourages district patrons to exhibit good sportsmanship, citizenship, ethics and integrity at= all district events and at all times while on district grounds. The district wi= ll work with the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and other organizations to promote good behavior by the patrons at athletic and other events. The Board will work with parents, alumni associations and loc= al service organizations to keep appropriate behavior a top

priority. The superintendent will establi= sh procedures for crowd control at district events consistent with this policy= .

Persons Prohibited on or Near District Property or Transportation

The district prohibits all persons who ha= ve pled guilty or nolo contendere to or have been convicted of or found guilty of violating the following provis= ions from being on or within 500 feet of any school building, district property, district activity or any vehicle used to transport students:

1. Any of the provisions in Chapter 566 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.

2. Incest, § 568.020, RSMo.

3. Endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree, &se= ct; 568.045, RSMo.

4. Use of a child in a sexual performance, § 568.080, RSM= o.

5. Promoting a sexual performance by a child, § 573.090, RSMo.=

6. Sexual exploitation of a minor, § 573.023, RSMo.<= /o:p>

7. Promoting child pornography in the first degree, § 573.025, RSMo.

8. Furnishing pornographic material to minors, § 573.040,= RSMo.

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Despite the prohibition in this section, = the superintendent may grant permission for a parent, guardian or custodian of a student to be on district property for the limited purpose of attending mee= tings with district staff or other events. Permission will be granted sparingly, = if ever, and only in situations where the parent, guardian, or custodian will = be supervised at all times. If permission is not granted, the parent, guardian= or custodian may seek permission from the Board. The superintendent will inform the principal and other relevant district staff of the scope of the

permission granted.

Registered Sex Offenders=

Sex offenders required to be listed on the Missouri Highway Patrol's sex offender registry, or who have pled guilty, p= led nolo contendere or been convicted of crimes for which the= law currently requires offenders to be listed, regardless of when those crimes = were committed, are not allowed on district property or at district activities h= eld on district property except to attend meetings of a public governmental bod= y. The superintendent may also make exceptions for parents, guardians or<= /o:p>

custodians of students enrolled in the district if the person's presence is necessary to transport the student, may benefit the student educationally, or in situations where the parent, guard= ian, or custodian will be supervised at all times. This section may not apply to= a student entitled by law to be on school grounds for educational services if= the student's presence is necessary to obtain those services. This section does= not apply if the person is otherwise prohibited or banned from district propert= y by other sections of this policy.

Disruptive Conduct

If a visitor's conduct becomes disruptive, threatening or violent, the superintendent, building principal or designee = may require the visitor to leave. In extreme situations, the superintendent or = designee may inform the visitor that he or she is not welcome back on district prope= rty or at district events indefinitely or for a specific period of time. During= any period of prohibition, the visitor will not be allowed on district property except to attend a meeting of a public governmental body. The superintendent may make exceptions for parents, guardians or custodians of students enroll= ed in the district if the person's presence is necessary to transport the stud= ent, may benefit the student educationally, or in situations where the parent, guardian, or custodian will be supervised at all times. This paragraph does= not apply if the person is otherwise prohibited or banned from district propert= y by other sections of this policy.

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Enforcement

If a visitor prohibited from district property or events under this policy is on district property, district staff will contact law enforcement and/or escort the person from district grounds= and inform the person of the district policy prohibiting his or her presence. T= he superintendent, building principal or designee may file a report or sign a complaint with law enforcement on behalf of the district. The Board grants = the superintendent or designee the authority to consult an attorney for guidanc= e or to seek a court order banning the visitor from district property.

A visitor denied access to district prope= rty may request to address the Board on the matter in

accordance with Board policy.<= /span>

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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section=

for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for

related information= .

Adopted: =           08/09/1993

Revised: =            06/21/1= 999; 04/21/2003; 07/17/2006; 06/18/2007

Cross Refs: BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings

ECA, Building and Grounds Security

JEDB, Student Dismissal Precautions

Legal Refs:   §§ 566.149, 589.40= 0, RSMo.

Mo. Const. art. IX, § 1(a)

U.S. Postal Service v. Greenburgh Civil Ass'ns., 453 U.S.= 114 (1981)

Embry v. Lewis, 215 F.3d 884 (8th Cir. 2000)=

Lovern v. Edwards, 190 F.3d 648 (4th Cir. 1999)=

Vukadinovich v. Bd. of Sch. Trustees of Mich. City, 978 F.2d 403 (7th Cir. 1992)

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Portions © 2006, Missouri School Boards’ Association &nbs= p; For Office Use Only: KK-C.C63 (11/06)        =

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STUDENT DISCIPLIN= E

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It is essential that the district maintain a classroom environment that allows teachers to communicate effectively with = all students in the class and allows all students in the class to learn. To ass= ist district staff in maintaining the necessary classroom environment, the Boar= d of Education has created a discipline code that addresses the consequences, including suspension or expulsion, for students whose conduct is prejudicia= l to good order and discipline in the schools or impairs the morale or good cond= uct of other students.

The Board authorizes the immediate removal of a student upon a finding by a principal or superintendent that the student po= ses a threat of harm to self or others, as evidenced by the prior conduct of su= ch student. Any such removal will be subject to the appropriate due process procedures and in accordance with law. These policies, regulations and procedures will apply to all students in attendance in district instruction= al and support programs as well as at school-sponsored activities.

All district staff are required to enforce these policies, regulations and procedures in a manner that is fair and developmentally appropriate and that considers the student and the individu= al circumstances involved. Off-c= ampus misconduct that adversely affects the educational climate will also be subj= ect to these policies, regulations and procedures. Students who have been charg= ed, convicted or pled guilty in a court of general jurisdiction for commission = of a felony may be suspended in accordance with law.

Building principals are responsible for the development of additional regulations and procedures regarding student cond= uct needed to maintain proper behavior in schools under their supervision. Principals, subject to appropriate due process procedures, may summarily suspend any student for up to ten (10) school days for violation of these policies, rules and regulations. Notice of suspension shall be given immediately to the parent or guardian, and to the superintendent.

Flagrant disregard for policies, rules and regulations, or continued truancy may result in suspension by the superintendent or expulsion by the Board, both subject to appropriate due process procedures. The superintendent may suspend a student for up to 180 school days; however, expulsion of students is a function only of the Board= of Education.

The Board authorizes the immediate removal of a student upon a finding by a principal,

superintendent or Board that the student poses a threat of harm to self or others, as evidenced by the prior conduct of such student. Any such removal will be subject to the appropriate due process procedures set forth for suspensions.

Teachers have the authority and responsibility to make and enforce necessary rules for internal governance in the classroom, subject to review by the building principal. The Board expects each teacher= to maintain a satisfactory standard of conduct in the classroom.

All employees of the district shall annually rece= ive instruction related to the specific contents of the district’s discip= line policy and any interpretations necessary to implement the provisions of the policy in the course of their duties including, but not limited to, approved methods of dealing with acts of school violence, disciplining students with disabilities and instruction in the necessity and requirements for confidentiality.

The comprehensive discipline policy of the distri= ct is composed of this policy and includes, but is not limited to, the followi= ng policies and regulations: JG-R1, JG-R2, JGA, JGB, JGD, JGE and JGF. A copy = of the district's comprehensive

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discipline policy will be provided to every stude= nt and parent or guardian of every student at the beginning of each school year and will be available in the superintendent's office during normal business hours.

A student who engages in inappropriate behavior m= ay be subject to disciplinary action initiated and carried out by school perso= nnel responsible for the supervision of the student at the time of occurrence. Consequences for inappropriate behavior are based upon severity of the infraction/behavior and the maturation, educational growth and general leve= l of educational functioning of the student. The imposition of these consequences shall be carried out in conformity with the dictates of Constitutional due process.

Any time a referral that warrants formal discipli= nary action is submitted, every reasonable effort will be made by the principal = to contact the parent/guardian of all parties involved by written notice deliv= ered by the student, through the mail, or by direct telephone contact. The conte= nt of any notices or other written communications to parties other than the student who is the subject of the formal disciplinary action, and his or her guardian or parent, may be circumscribed by applicable laws governing recor= ds of students. Included among the disciplinary actions/consequences are:

INFORMAL TALK - School personnel talk with the student and develop an agreement regarding how the student should behave.

CONFERENCE - A formal conference is conducted bet= ween the student and school personnel.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT - Parent/Guardian is notified = by telephone, personal contact, letter or certified letter of the occurrence of inappropriate behavior. A parent/guardian-student-school personnel conferen= ce may be conducted.

AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION - The student is assigned = to stay after school in a supervised area and complete assigned tasks. The parent/guardian may be notified.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION - The placement of the stude= nt in time-out, in a paired classroom, in the principal's office or other loca= tion other than that student's regular classroom, or in an inschool suspension classroom (PAT, SAC, SHAPE) for a portion of a school day up to a maximum of ten (10) school days. The student is required to complete all assignments, = and take all tests, and academic credit is earned/granted. The parent/guardian = is notified of the in-school suspension.

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL - The placement of the student= in an alternative classroom, maintained on or off campus by the district, for a portion of a school day for up to ten (10) school days. The student is requ= ired to complete all assignments and take all tests, and academic credit is earned/granted. The parent/guardian is notified of the alternative school assignment.

SATURDAY SCHOOL - The assignment of the student to attend school on Saturdays, from a portion of one (1) to ten (10) days tota= l, to do school work and assignments under teacher supervision. Academic credi= t is earned and granted.

SUSPENSION OF BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES: PRINCIPAL - = The student is forbidden to ride the bus for a portion of a school day for up to ten (10) school days. The superintendent and parent/guardian will be notifi= ed.

SUSPENSION OF BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES: SUPERINTENDE= NT - The student is

forbidden to ride the bus for up to 180 school da= ys. The parent/guardian is notified and appeal procedures reviewed.

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SUSPENSION OUT-OF-SCHOOL: PRINCIPAL - The student= is forbidden to attend school for a portion of a school day up to ten (10) sch= ool days. Academic assignments may be assigned but no academic credit may be ea= rned or granted. The superintendent and parent/guardian are notified of the out-of-school suspension.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT - Corporal punishment is permitted by recommendation of the principal, and administered by the principal/assistant principal with the witness of one (1) certified employe= e, in the form of swatting the buttocks with a paddle (one to four swats). The superintendent and the parent/guardian are notified of the corporal punishm= ent.

SUSPENSION OUT-OF-SCHOOL: SUPERINTENDENT - The student is forbidden to attend school for up to 180 school days. The parent/guardian is notified, and appeal procedure reviewed.

EXPULSION - The student is forbidden to attend the Cape Girardeau Public Schools by the Board of Education. The parent/guardia= n is notified and appeal procedure reviewed.

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The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to ensure the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each= and every offense that may result in the use of disciplinary action. The intent= of this code is to establish consistency, fairness and predictability in the punishment of students who commit the more serious offenses. Any conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense, or an action involving a combination of offenses, may result in disciplinary consequences that include but are not limited by this code of conduct as determined by t= he principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education. In extraordinary circu= mstances where the minimum consequence is judged by the superintendent or designee t= o be manifestly unfair or not in the interest of the district, the superintenden= t or designee may reduce the consequences listed in this

policy, as allowed by law. This code includes, bu= t is not necessarily limited to, acts of students on school playgrounds, parking lots, school buses or at a school activity whether on or off school propert= y.

1. Academic Dishonesty/Cheating--The deliberate misrepresentation of academic, artistic, mechanical or athletic work, accomplishments, achievements or aptitudes as that student's creation, product, possession or property.

First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days

out-of-s= chool suspension and possible documentation in the student's discipline record*. Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, and possible documentation in student's discipline record*.

=

2. Arson--Starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.

First Offense:        =    11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, notification to l= aw enforcement officials,

        =             &nb= sp;            = and documentation in student's discipline record.

&nb= sp;

Subseque= nt Offense: Expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement officials,= and documentation in

        =             &nb= sp;            =         student's discipline record.

=

3. Assault--Acting with violence toward another person, either physically or nonphysically.

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a. Attempting to cause injury to another person; placing a person in reasonable

     apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring another person.

First Offense:        =     In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expuls= ion,        =

notifica= tion to law enforcement officials, and possible documentation in the   student's discipline record.=

        =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

Subsequent Offense:     11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, notification   to law enforcement officials= ,

        =             &nb= sp;            =           and possible documentation in stu= dent's discipline record.

b. Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another; killing or causing serious physical injury to another.

  &nbs= p;       =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

  &nbs= p; First Offense: Expulsi= on, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record.

4. Automobile/Vehicle Misuse--Driving and parking on school property are privileges granted by the Board of Education= to persons who have reasons to be in the schools or on school property. Studen= ts are expected to use all acceptable courtesies and safe driving practices on= and around school property. Building principals shall establish rules and proce= dures necessary for the safe operation and parking of automobiles, trucks, motorc= ycles and other vehicles on school property. All student motor vehicles parked on= school property must be registered with the school. Students are not to move or be= in automobiles/vehicles during the school day without permission from school officials. Failure to follow these rules and procedures may result in suspension or revocation of= driving and parking privileges as well as other disciplinary action.

5. Bus Misconduct (see Board policy JFCC/JFCC-= R)--Any offense committed by a student on a district-owned or contracted bus shall = be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student's assigned school. In addition, bus riding privileges may be suspen= ded or revoked.

6. Disparaging or Demeaning Language--Verb= al, written pictorial or symbolic words or gestures meant to harass or injure another person; i.e., threats of violence or defamation of a person's race, religion, gender or ethnic origin. Constitutionally protected speech will n= ot be punished.

First Offense:        =          Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days

        =             &nb= sp;            =         out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:      In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =           expu= lsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =           reco= rd*.

7. Disrespectful Conduct or Speech--Verbal, written or symbolic language or gesture

directed at a staff member that is rude, vulgar, defiant, or considered inappropriate to

public settings.

First Offense:        =           Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days

              =             &nb= sp;            =    out-of-school suspension.

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Subsequent Offense:       In-s= chool suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =        expulsion, and documentation in student's discipline record*.

8. Disruptive Speech or Conduct--Conduct or verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic

language, that materially and substantially disru= pts classroom work, school activities, school functions, or participating in or inciting a disruption.

First Offense:        =           Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-10

        =             &nb= sp;            =        days out-of-school suspension

Subsequent Offense:       In-s= chool suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =        expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =        record*.

9. Drugs/Alcohol (see Board policies JFCH and JHCD)

a. Possession and/or Use-The presence upon school property, or attendance at any

school function with the possession of or the "being under the influences of", or

soon after consuming alcohol, narcotic drugs or substances, unauthorized inhalants,

unauthorized prescription drugs, counterfeit drug= s or drug-related paraphernalia,

including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified

under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 20= 2 of the Controlled Substances Act.

First Offense:        =             1-180 days out-of-school suspension, notification to law

        =             &nb= sp;            =          enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =          discipline record.

=

Subsequent Offense:         Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

        =             &nb= sp;            =          documentation in student's discipline record.

b. S= ale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substa= nce,

unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs and/or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal dru= gs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in sec= tion 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.

First Offense:        =        11-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification

        =             &nb= sp;            =     to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

discipline record.

10. Extortion--Threatening or intimidating= any student for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value.

First Offense:        =         Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days

        =             &nb= sp;            =      out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:     In-school suspen= sion, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             =             &nb= sp;     expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =       record*.

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11. False Alarms--Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports; communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening, disturbing or causing the evacuation or closure of school property.

First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days

        =         =             &nb= sp;      out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible

        =             &nb= sp;            =     documentation in student's discipline record*; immediate report to <= /p>
        =             &nb= sp;            =     law enforcement.

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =     expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =     record*; immediate report to law enforcement.

12. Fighting--Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either

verbally or by physical action.

First Offense:        =         Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days

        =             &nb= sp;            =      out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation in student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =     discipline record*.

=

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =     expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =     record*.

13. Gambling--The wagering, betting or ris= king money or other stakes on a school-related activity or event and the act of gambling while on school property.

First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension or 1-180 days

        =             &nb= sp;            =     out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

        =                  =             notification to law enforcement officials, and possible

        =             &nb= sp;            =     documentation in student's discipline record*.

14. Gang Activity--The participation of students in gangs, hate groups or cults is forbidden in the schools. Eviden= ce of participation in gangs, hate groups or cults may include, but is not lim= ited to, wearing gang colors, clothing or jewelry; tagging, wearing or drawing g= ang symbols and signs; speaking, giving or displaying gang language, symbols or emblems, etc. Gang "want-to-bes," as well as actual members, may = be considered to be participants in gangs, hate groups or cults.

First Offense:        =         Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension or 1-180 days

        =             &nb= sp;              =    out-of-school suspension, notification of law enforcement and

        =             &nb= sp;            =      possible documentation in student's discipline record*.

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

              =             &nb= sp;          notif= ication of law enforcement officials and possible

        =             &nb= sp;            =     documentation in student's discipline record.

15. Insubordination--The refusal to obey l= egal orders and directives, as issued by voice

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command or by written policy or procedure, by the school district's administrators, teachers and employees.

First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days

        =                      =         out-of-school suspension and possible documentation in student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =     discipline record*.

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;                expulsion, = and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =     record*.

=

16. Public Display of Affection--Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting, including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.

First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days

        =             &nb= sp;            =     out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation in student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =     discipline record*.

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =     expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline

        =             &nb= sp;            =     record*.

17. Sexual Harassment (see Board policy AC and regulation AC-R)

a. Use of verbal, written or symbolic language th= at is sexually harassing.

   = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;

First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180

        =             &nb= sp;            =    days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible

        =             &nb= sp;            =    documentation in student's discipline record*.

Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, = 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =     or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =     discipline record*.

b. Physical contact that is sexually harassing.
  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;

First Offense:        =        In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

or expulsion, and possible document= ation in student's

discipline record*.

Subsequent Offense:    11-180 days out-of-sch= ool suspension or expulsion, and

        =             &nb= sp;            =     documentation in student's discipline record.

18. Tardiness--The late arrival of a stude= nt to class or school event due to student or parent negligence.

First Offense:        =        Parent/Guardian notification, principal/student conference,

        =             &nb= sp;            =     assignment of detention.

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Subsequent Offense:    Assignment of detentio= n, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-

        =             &nb= sp;            =     of-school suspension, and possible documentation in the student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =     discipline record*.

19. Technology Misconduct (see Board policy EHB and regulation EHB-R)

a. Attempting, regardless of success, to gain unauthorized access to a technology

        =           system or information; to use district technology to connect to other systems in

    evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; to copy district files

    without authorization;= to interfere with the ability of others to utilize district

    technology; to secure a higher level of privilege without authorization; to

    introduce computer "viruses," "hacking" tools, or other disruptive/destruc= tive

    programs onto or using district technology; or to evade or disable a

    filtering/blocking dev= ice.

&nb= sp;

     First Offense:        =        1-180 days out-of-school suspension, suspension or loss of

        =             &nb= sp;            =          user privileges, possible notification of law enforcement and

        =             &nb= sp;            =         documentation in student's discipline record*.

     Subsequent Offense:    1-180 da= ys out-of-school suspension, expulsion, suspension

        =             &nb= sp;            =          or loss of user privileges, possible notification of law

        =             &nb= sp;            =          enforcement and documentation in student's discipline record*.

b. Violation other than tho= se listed in "a." of Board policy EHB and regulation

    EHBR, administrative procedures or netiquette rules governing student use of

    district technology.
            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;

     First Offense:        =        In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          suspension or loss of user privileges, possible notification of

        =             &nb= sp;            =          law enforcement and documentation in student's discipline

        =                 =             &nb= sp;     record*.

     Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          expulsion, suspension or loss of user privileges, possible

        =             &nb= sp;                   =   notification of law enforcement and documentation in

        =             &nb= sp;            =          student's discipline record*.

            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;             <= /span>

20. Theft--Theft, attempted theft or knowi= ng possession of stolen property.

     First Offense:        =       In-school suspension or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          possible notification to law enforcement officials, and possible

        =             &nb= sp;            =         documentation in student's discipline record*.

     Subsequent Offense:    11-180 d= ays out-of-school suspension or expulsion,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in

        =             &nb= sp;            =          student's discipline record.

21. Tobacco--Possession and Use=

         &= nbsp;

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a. Possession of any tobacco products on school grounds, school transportation or

    at any school activity= .

     First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference or in-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          confiscation of tobacco product, possible notification of law

        =             &nb= sp;            =          enforcement officials.

     Subsequent Offense:    In-school suspension or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          confiscation of tobacco product, possible notification of law

        =             &nb= sp;            =          enforcement officials.

        = b. Use of any tobacco products on school grounds, school transportat= ion or at any

        =       school activity.

     First Offense:        =        In-school suspension or 1-3 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          confiscation of tobacco product, possible notification of law

        =             =             &nb= sp;         enforcement officials.

     Subsequent Offense:    1-10 days out-of-school suspension, confiscation of tobacco

        =             &nb= sp;            =          product, possible notification of law enforcement officials.

22. Truancy (see Board policy JEDA)--Absen= ce from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardian and/or the school administration; excessive non-justifiable absences, even with the consent of parents/guardians.

     First Offense:        =        Principal/Student conference or 1-3 days in-school suspension.

     Subsequent Offen= se: 3-10 days in-school suspension.

23. Vandalism (see Board policy ECA)--Will= ful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belongin= g to the school, staff or students.

     First Offense:        =        In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or

        =             &nb= sp;            =          expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement officials,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          and possible documentation in student's discipline record*.

     Subsequent Offense:    1-180 da= ys out-of-school suspension or expulsion, notification

        =             &nb= sp;            =          to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

        =             &nb= sp;            =          discipline record.

24. Weapons (see Board policy JFCJ)=

a. Possession or use of any instrument or device, other than those defined in = 18

        =         U.S.C. § 921, 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2) or § 571.010, RSM= o, which is customarily

        =         used for attack or defense against another person; any instrument or device

        =        used to inflict physical injury to another person.

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First Offense:        =        In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          or expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement

        =             &nb= sp;            =          officials, and possible documentation in student's discipline

                =             &nb= sp;            = record*.

     Subsequent Offense:    11-180 d= ays out-of-school suspension or expulsion, possible

        =             &nb= sp;            =          notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation

        =                      =             &nb= sp;in student's discipline record.

b. Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921 or any instrument

    or device defined in &= sect; 571.010, RSMo. or any instrument or device defined as a

        =         dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).

     First Offense:        =        One calendar year suspension or expulsion, unless modified

        =             &nb= sp;            =          by the Board upon recommendation by the superintendent,

        =             &nb= sp;            =          notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation

        =             &nb= sp;            =          in student discipline record.

c. Possession or use of any explosive device is included in this policy.

      First Offense:        =       One calendar year suspension or expulsion, notification to

        =             &nb= sp;            =          law enforcement officials, and documentation in student

        =             &nb= sp;            =         discipline record.

* Any offense which constitutes a "serious violation of the district's discipline policy" as

defined in Board policy JGF will be documented in= the student's discipline record.

* * * * * * *

Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related

information in support of this policy area.=

Adopted: 08/09/1993

Revised: 03/18/2002; 10/20/2003

Cross Refs: ECD, Traffic and Parking Controls

EGAAA, Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials

GBH, Staff/Student Relations

Legal Refs: §§ 160.261, 167.161 - .171, 171.011, RSMo.

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communi= ties Act, P.L. 107-110

Beussink v. Woodland R-IV School District= , 30 F.Supp.2d 1175 (E.D. Mo. 1998)

Cape Girardeau S= chool District No. 63, Cape Girardea= u, Missouri

Portions &= copy; 2002 Missouri School Boards’ Association

For Office Use= Only: JG-C.C63 (7/02)

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STUDENT DISCIPLINE

   =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;           <= i>(Citizenship Guidelines for Athletic Participation)

Citizenship eligibility cases are reviewed on an individual basis at the school level by the coach, athletic director, principal, parents and player. However, the following systemwide guidelines will assist in the uniform determination of such cases.

1= .        &= nbsp;   Athlete Under Arrest -- If an athlete is arrested for a misdemeanor (shopliftin= g, vandalism, etc.) or a felony (assault, robbery, DWI, possession, etc.), the athlete will be allowed to represent the school in the interscholastic activities pending the legal outcome of the case. However, if there is admission of = guilt by the athlete or if, after reviewing the case, school officials believe th= ere is strong evidence (e.g., witnesses who indicate probable guilt), then the school may restrict the athlete from participation before the legal outcome= of the case. Parents and the ath= lete are to be informed of any problem through a meeting with the head coach, athletic director and, if circumstances warrant, the principal.

Penalties for violations are:

<= span style=3D'font-family:"WP MathA";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-fon= t-family: Calibri;mso-char-type:symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:"WP MathA"'><        &= nbsp;    Misdemeanor (excluding minor traffic violations) -- Up to six (6) months maximum restriction from athletic participation.

<= span style=3D'font-family:"WP MathA";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-fon= t-family: Calibri;mso-char-type:symbol;mso-symbol-font-family:"WP MathA"'><        &= nbsp;    Felony -- Up to permanent suspension from athletic participation.

Decisions related to penalties will = be made jointly by the head coach and athletic director.

2= .        &= nbsp;   Use of Alcohol and Nonprescribed Drugs -- Athletes shall not use alcoholic beverages or nonprescribed drugs. If an athlete violates this regulation, his or her violation will be reviewed by the head coach, athletic director, and, in some cases, the principal. Following the revi= ew, the athlete and his or her parents will be notified of the decision.

First Offense -- Restriction = from participation (practice and contests) for the remainder of the sports seaso= n.

Second Offense -- Restriction from participation (practice and contests) for the remainder of the school year.

3= .        &= nbsp;   Use of Tobacco Products -- Athletes shall not use tobacco products.

First Offense -- Confiscation= of tobacco product, formal conference with coach.

Second Offense -- Confiscatio= n of tobacco product, two-week restriction from participation (practice and contests).