WAPANUCKA STUDENTHANDBOOK

2021-2022

ADMINISTRATION

Jerry RominesSuperintendent

Brenda WhitmirePrincipal

Chad HilburnDean of Students

BOARD OF EDUCATION

John Estep Drew Dennis Fred JohnsonPresident Vice-President Clerk

Edgar Collins Curtis WileyMember Member

WAPANUCKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS2021-2022 CALENDAR

August 9, 10, & 11 Professional Days

August 12 School Starts

September 6 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

October 12 End of 1st nine weeks (Grades are due by 10:00 a.m.)

October 12 Parent/Teacher Conference (3:30-9:30 pm)

October 13 NO SCHOOL

October 14 & 15 Fall Break

November 22-26 Thanksgiving Break

December 16 End of 1st Semester (Grades are due by 10:00 a.m.)

December 17 - January 2 Christmas Break

January 3 2nd Semester Begins

January 17 No School

March 3 End of 3rd nine weeks (Grades are due by 10:00 a.m.)

March 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-9:30 pm)

March 14-18 Spring Break

April 18 No School - Easter

May 6 Professional Day

May 12 Last Day of School

May 13 Professional Day (Grades are due by 10:00 a.m.)

School Staff

Brandy Barnett (Teacher’s Aide)

Leonora Burnett (School Secretary/Treasurer)

Troy Bornman (Computer Tech)

Sara Carter (2nd Grade Teacher)

Tammy Cooper (6th Grade Teacher)

Susan Cothran (Math)

Emily Cribbs (Agricultural)

Kimmy Davidson (PK3 Teacher)

Becky Davis (3rd Grade Teacher)

Nikki Dyer (PK4 Aide)

Kim Foster (Kindergarten)

Lisa Foster (Superintendent Secretary)

Kristi Green (Teacher’s Aide)

Michelle Harrell (4th Grade Teacher)

Chad Hilburn (Coach/Dean of Students)

Todd House (Science)

Connie Howard (5th Grade Teacher)

Julie Keating (Cafeteria Manager)

Tina Keeling (PK4 Teacher)

James Martin (Custodian/Maintenance)

Rhonda Mason (Teacher’s Aide)

Brenda McClain (Custodian)

Mike Riley (History)

Jerry Romines (Superintendent)

Amy Smith (Art/Spanish/Librarian)

Jeremy Smith (Physical Education/Coach)

Melanie Stanley (Counselor)

Amanda Sussman (1st Grade Teacher)

Kalie Taylor (Teacher’s Aide)

Pat Taylor (Cafeteria)

Karen Thompson (Part-time SE)

Renee Thompson (Computer Lab)

Brenda Whitmire (Principal)

Micah Wilson (Special Education)

Rose Wooley (English/Speech/Journalism)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACTIVITIES POLICY 12

ACTIVITIES TRIPS 12

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14

ALCOHOL & DRUGS 17

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION 22

ARTICLES PROHIBITED IN SCHOOL 15

ATHLETIC EVENTS 11

ATTENDANCE 10

CAFETERIA 23

CARE OF BUILDING 15

CLASS PREPARATION 13

CLOSED CAMPUS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

COLLEGE VISITS 9

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT 9

CRITERIA FOR ENROLLMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

DISCIPLINE 13

DISPENSING OF MEDICATION 27

DROPPING AND ADDING CLASSES 10

DRUG TESTING 18

ELIGIBILITY 12

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS (FERPA) 29

FOOD AND DRINK 24

FRIDAY SCHOOL 11

FUND-RAISERS 27

GANG ACTIVITY 25

GRADING SCALE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING AND HAZING 25

HEAD LICE POLICY 27

HOME SCHOOL POLICY 9

HONOR ROLL 28

IN SCHOOL DETENTION 14

INTERNAL ACTIVITIES REVIEW 12

INTERNET & E-MAIL POLICY 17

INTRODUCTION 7

KIAMICHI TECH CENTER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22

LIBRARY 23

LOCATION OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS 30

LOCKERS 16

LOYALTY 22

MAKE UP WORK POLICY 11

MISSION STATEMENT 7

MOMENT OF SILENCE 28

MOTORIZED VEHICLES 23

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 29

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 29

NOTIFICATION STATEMENT 30

OFFICE 24

OKLAHOMA HONOR SOCIETY 29

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE 28

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 7

PROFICIENCY BASED PROMOTIONS 9

PROM GUIDELINES 27

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA) 30

RE-MEDIATION 28

REPORT CARDS 10

RESTRICTED AREAS 23

RETENTION OF STUDENTS 10

SAFETY DRILLS 26

SCHOOL CLOSINGS 28

SCHOOL HOURS/DAYS 8

SEARCHES 16

SEMESTER TESTS 10

SEVERE WEATHER 27

SPECIAL EDUCATION 30

STATEMENT OF RIGHTS 29

STUDENT APPEARANCE 14

STUDENT DISMISSAL/SUSPENSION 15

STUDENT VALUABLES 24

TARDY POLICY 11

TEXTBOOKS AND EQUIPMENT 24

TOBACCO 17

TRANSPORTATION 24

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN 28

VISITORS 23

WEAPONS AND LASERS 15

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES 15

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL 9

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MISSION STATEMENTThe staff of Wapanucka School believes that the school’s purpose is to provide all students with an appropriate education and the opportunity to acquire basic academic skills while developing positive emotional and social growth is a supporting environment. The staff of Wapanucka Public School accepts the responsibility for instruction of students to maximize their potential.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONThe purpose of the Wapanucka School System is to provide guidance and instruction for each student so that he shall become a contributing self-supporting member of an ever-changing democratic society by attaining the following attributes: an awareness of his potentialities as well as his limitations; an acceptance of himself; confidence in his own feelings; an acceptance of his society; the capability to adapt to both his own needs and the needs of his associates; a self-sufficiency vocationally and as a consumer; literacy; and capability to advance his academic, vocational and cultural interests.

Ideally, the school climate will provide an environment in which faculty and students can experience mutual acceptance, respect, appreciation and trust. Teachers and administrators should consider themselves co-workers supporting each other as they strive to fulfill the educational objectives of the school in an atmosphere which recognizes the rights and dignity of each individual. Considering the maturity of the individual students and the nature of the educational process, the school will provide practice in democratic principles, emphasizing these rights, as well as individual responsibility. Such an atmosphere is possible when the students' needs are central to every decision or activity in the school.

Keeping these individual needs in perspective and with the ultimate goal of student education, the school is flexible enough to utilize new concepts and traditional methods to promote the best learning situation possible for the subject matter and individuals being taught; recognizing the processes to develop the elements of rational thought should be used in every part of the curriculum. At the same time, the teacher is viewed as an organizer of learning activities, a motivator, a resource person who attempts to provide the opportunity for each student to develop his unique abilities and interests at his own rate, and a utilizer of the best available instructional methods meaningful to the student. Because, in a world of change, the most important content is "learning to learn", learning to think must be included as a vital part of the curriculum. The basic skills (thinking, reading, writing, listening, and arithmetic) are among priorities as content in the school. Other important aspects of the school content must include an exploration of the fine arts, socialization skills, understanding of self, responsible conduct, understanding and appreciating the world in which the student lives and will live, and other "survival" skills (vocational education, health and physical education, economic education, literacy). Wapanucka teachers use Oklahoma State Standards curriculum in this endeavor. In addition, the curriculum should reflect the cultural values of the community and assist in the development of those values in each individual. It is understood, though, that any content selected is merely a vehicle for the achievement of educational goals. If the school is successful, the student will be able to use effectively his rational powers to make appropriate choices. He will have an awareness and acceptance of his potentialities and his limitations as a functioning, adapting member of society who is literate and self-sufficient in his vocation and as a consumer.

INTRODUCTIONThe policies and procedures contained in this handbook have been carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in helping you to adjust to your school and to become an integral part of it. It is intended to be an aid in answering the questions that arise about school in general. Wapanucka School offers many opportunities. It is our desire that your school years be both profitable and pleasant. The faculty and administration are here to help you and to be of service to you. Do not hesitate to ask for help. Rules and procedures are subject to change.

At Wapanucka Public Schools, it is our goal and objective to prepare students to meet life in a satisfactory manner. In order for this to be accomplished, emphasis must be placed upon knowledge that is essential to preparing young people for the future, regardless of their chosen vocation. The curriculum is designed in such a way to include academic, vocational, and educational activities necessary to attaining the desired goal and objective. Our standards are high, and it is to be borne in mind that the higher the standards, the higher the quality.

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Wapanucka Public Schools is an institution fully accredited with the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Credits issued by this school are acceptable in colleges and universities in this state. Vocational programs are available in conjunction with the Kiamichi Technology Center in Atoka.

SCHOOL HOURS/DAYSBreakfast will end at 7:45 a.m. The tardy bell will ring at 7:50 a.m. The school day ends at 3:15 p.m. Students are requested not to report to school before 7:30 a.m. each day. No students are allowed in the building until 7:50 a.m.

At times, the administration and teachers will be required to work early or late. This does not mean that they will assume responsibility for students who are at school out of the proper time frame.

DAILY SCHEDULE1st hour 7:55-8:50 2nd hour 8:55-9:553rd hour 10:00-11:004th hour 11:05-12:00LUNCH 12:00-12:20 (Elementary) 11:05-11:30 5th hour 12:20-1:206th hour 1:25-2:257th hour 2:30-3:15

CRITERIA FOR ENROLLMENTResidency and guardianship must be established according to Oklahoma Statutes, Article I, Section 14. Any student enrolling in Oklahoma schools must present acceptable evidence of immunization (or valid exemption) and valid school records from the preceding school to the receiving school. No grace period is allowed. If immunization records are unavailable, the parent or guardian will be referred to their family doctor or local health department for assistance in obtaining or creating records. Up-to-date grades from the previous school must be available as well, before a student is allowed to begin school.

CLOSED CAMPUSWapanucka Public Schools is a closed campus for all students. No student will be allowed to leave the campus unless the principal has approved a request from the parent for an exemption to this policy for a particular date. The principal will have absolute discretion in approving or rejecting a request for an exemption, and no appeal of that decision will be permitted to the superintendent or board of education. Parents who wish their child to eat lunch at home or who want to pick up their child for lunch away from campus must sign the student check-out sheet located in the high school office.

A student who leaves campus without permission from the principal for the first offense will receive a warning that a future violation will result in a suspension, and, if the student left the campus as a driver or passenger in a vehicle, will lose the privilege of parking a vehicle on school property for a minimum of three school days. Provided, however, that a short-term or long-term out-of-school suspension from school and school activities may be imposed for a first violation if while the student is off campus the student is involved in the possession of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, low-point beer, illegal chemical substances, or a weapon; performs an act that is violent or dangerous to others; or damages property.

A student who leaves campus without permission from the principal for the second offense will face out-of-school suspension from school and school activities, which may be either a short-term or long-term out-of-school suspension depending upon the acts committed by the student off campus, and, if leaving the campus by vehicle, will lose parking privileges on the campus for a minimum of 10 school days after reinstatement.

A student who leaves campus without permission from the principal for the third offense will face either a long-term out-of-school suspension from school and school activities or an alternative placement, and, if leaving campus by vehicle, will lose parking privileges on the campus for a minimum of 30 school days after reinstatement after an out-of-school suspension or during the first 30 days after being placed in an alternative placement.

CORE CURRICULUM and COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

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To receive a high school diploma from Wapanucka High School, students must complete the following requirements for a total of 24 credits. Senate Bill 982 was passed by the Oklahoma Legislature. The law requires eighth grade students entering the ninth grade to complete the College Preparatory Curriculum in SB 982, unless the student’s parent or legal guardian approves the student to enroll in the existing state high school graduation requirements. The options for the Core Curriculum requirements and the College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements are listed below.

Core Curriculum College Prep Curriculum4 English 4 English3 Science 3 Lab Science3 Math – Algebra or above 3 Math – Algebra or above3 History 3 History1 The Arts 1 Fine Arts or SpeechPersonal Financial Literacy Personal Financial LiteracyCPR CPR8 electives for 24 total credits 2 Foreign Language or 2 Computer Technologies

6 electives for 24 total credits

Successful completion of either curriculum will result in accomplishment of a standard diploma. Parents are required to opt out of the College Preparatory Curriculum by signing a form provided by the school during ninth grade enrollment, or the student will be enrolled in the College Preparatory Curriculum. These opt-out letters are kept on file in the high school office.

GRADING SCALEA = 90-100 = 4.00B = 80-89 = 3.00C = 70-79 = 2.00D = 60-69 = 1.00F = 59 and below

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENTStudents in grades 11 & 12 are eligible to attend the Kiamichi Tech Center at Atoka. Kiamichi Tech is an extension of the local school and any discipline or academic problems will follow district policy. Kiamichi Tech students are required to ride school-provided transportation.

Concurrent enrollment in college courses is available to any junior or senior who has taken the ACT and scored a minimum composite of 19. If the ACT composite is not a 19 or higher you must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA and a sub-score of at least 19 in the appropriate subject area.

Students should check with the counselor to be sure they qualify and to enroll in the courses. College concurrent courses will count as core class credits toward high school graduation, with prior approval from the principal. Concurrent classes will not count toward the calculation for valedictorian or salutatorian.

COLLEGE VISITSSenior students who miss school to visit a potential college, Career Tech or other education institution after high school will not have the absence counted against their absent limit. However, they shall bring back written documentation that they did visit the institution. A maximum of four college visits will be allowed.

HOME SCHOOL POLICYStudents who wish to enroll in Wapanucka Public Schools who previously have been home-school educated, will be required to take a subject/grade equivalent Standardized Performance test. Grade placement will be determined according to test score results. Wapanucka Public Schools will accept online subject grades; if a student has no grades, they will be required to take proficiency tests in the subject areas.

PROFICIENCY BASED PROMOTIONSStudents may skip one grade level by passing the State Mandated Achievement Test for the grade requested. Note: The parents/guardians must notify the administration by the beginning of the second semester if they wish for their child to take the next grade level achievement test in the spring.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL1. When students must withdraw from Wapanucka Public Schools during the school term, they will report to the principal's

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office on the morning of the day they plan to leave.2. There the student will receive a withdrawal form which will be taken to each of their teachers for "clearance".3. The student must turn in all books, assigned equipment, and unpaid fines.4. The withdrawal form will then be returned to the office for official release.5. Students going to another school will take with them a copy of their withdrawal form which gives grades earned to date.

DROPPING AND ADDING CLASSESStudents wishing to change their schedule must follow the following procedure within 5 school days of enrolling in a class or within 5 days after the beginning of a new semester:

1. Obtain a drop/add slip from the office 2. Obtain a written permission from the teacher involved 3. Obtain written finalization from the principal

SEMESTER TESTSSemester tests will be given at the end of the first and second semesters in all classes. All students will be required to take the tests unless the student has been granted an exemption. Students with perfect or exemplary attendance for a semester are eligible for semester test exemptions. Absences for school sponsored activities, including college day will not be counted in the number of absences. If a student is suspended or assigned in-house suspension during a semester, they will be required to take ALL semester tests for that semester.

Students are exempt from semester exams if they have an average grade of:An “A” and three (3) or fewer absences per semesterA “B” and two (2) or less absences per semesterA “C” and one (1) or less absences per semester

Students must be enrolled in Wapanucka Public Schools for the entire semester to be eligible for semester test exemption. Every three un-excused tardies, per class equals one absence and will count against semester test exemptions.

REPORT CARDSReport cards will be issued after each semester. PROGRESS REPORTS will be issued every 4th week during a semester period. Progress reports are an indication of the adjustment and performance of your child in the classroom in which it was issued.

RETENTION OF STUDENTSWhenever a teacher/principal recommends that a student in grades kindergarten through six be retained at the student’s present grade level, the parent or guardian, if dissatisfied with the recommendation, may appeal the decision by appealing to the retention committee. (Current teacher, future teacher, parent/guardian, and administrator) If the decision is unsatisfactory to the parent/guardian, they may appeal to the Board of Education. The decision of the Board of Education shall be final.

The parent/guardian may prepare a written statement to be placed in and become a part of the permanent record of the student stating the reason(s) for disagreeing with the decision of the Board of Education. (70-24-114.1)

ATTENDANCERegular attendance at school is required by state law and charges parents with the responsibility for assuring such attendance by their children until graduation from high school or age eighteen (18) Article X, Section 229. School attendance and participation in class are important parts of the education process. Students must regularly attend if they are to get the greatest possible benefit from their educational experience. All students are encouraged to be in class as much as possible. School attendance is the responsibility of the parents and the students. It is hoped that you will realize that regular attendance at school is important and necessary for success at school. The parent or guardian will assume the responsibility of calling the school each morning that the student is absent and explaining the reason for the absence. Parents unable to contact the school must send a note on the day the student returns to school explaining the reason for the absence

After 7 absences in a semester, the student will be given a failing grade (59%) in that subject for that semester. After 7 absences in a semester, the student cannot receive credit for that course. Extenuating circumstances presented by a parent or guardian to the Administration may be given consideration to extend the absent limit and make an exception to the seven absences per semester limit.

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School sponsored or sanctioned activities are exempt and will not count toward the total of 7 absences. Students must attend school at least 4 class periods per school day or will not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities for that day or night. Extenuating circumstances presented by a parent to the Administration may be given consideration to extend the limit or make an exception on the class periods per school day attendance rule. The 7 days absent per semester described in this policy are to take care of 1) personal illness; 2) professional appointments; 3) other serious personal or family problems. A student suspended from school for disciplinary reasons will have this charged against the total of 7 permitted in this policy. In the elementary school (PK-5th), a total of 4 class periods absent in one school day is considered a full day’s absence. A total of 2 class periods in the morning or 2 class periods in the afternoon will constitute a half day absence and perfect attendance will not be awarded. In the junior high and high school, each absence will count toward each class.

Homebound programs may be available for those students who must be absent due to extreme circumstances for extended periods of time. Students will have 7 absences per semester. At the end of each semester, students who are over the absence limit and have used all the available Saturday School sessions may request a hearing before the attendance committee. Students over the absence limit may not request an attendance hearing until they have attended the maximum number of Saturday School sessions available per semester (3). The committee will consist of teachers, staff, and the building principal. At the parent’s request, the committee by majority vote may extend the limit for any student over the absence limit. (Parent/Guardian and Student must be present at the attendance hearing for the limit to be extended.) Any student, who does not receive a favorable ruling from the attendance committee, may appeal the decision of the committee to the board of education. The legal parent/guardian must inform the Superintendent of their intentions to appeal the committee’s decision within three days after the attendance committee meeting. Any exception to this policy must have prior arrangements approved by the administration.

If it becomes necessary for a student to leave school for part of a day, the student must bring a written note from their parent/guardian or the parent/guardian must call the principal’s office for permission to leave. STUDENTS SHALL ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE OFFICE TO SEE IF THEY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CHECKED OUT BEFORE LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS. If a student becomes ill while in school, the student will be excused to go home or will be taken home if the parent/guardian cannot be contacted. (Age of the student and prior will be taken into consideration.) NO STUDENT IS EVER PERMITTED TO LEAVE SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE.

FRIDAY SCHOOL Absences can be made up by attending Friday Sessions. Attending a full Friday Session will make up a full day absence. A maximum of three absences may be made up for any one class. More than seven absences will result in automatic failure. Friday Sessions will be held on Friday mornings from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The Principal and/or faculty members will conduct the Friday Sessions. These sessions will be conducted in a strict and professional manner. A student assigned Friday Sessions will be expected to attend. A job, shopping, going camping, a school activity, etc., will not be an excuse.

Friday School Dates: November 19th April 22nd December 3rd April 29th December 10th May 6th

TARDY POLICYA student is considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings. A student’s tardy will be excused only by a pass from a teacher or the office (principal or secretary’s signature only). The tardy policy will go into effect only after the student has arrived at school. Students who arrive at school any time after school has started because of legitimate reasons, (example: dentist or doctor appointments) will be allowed in class without the penalty of an un-excused tardy. Three tardies in a class equals one absence. A student is no longer tardy, but absent, after 20 minutes of class time has elapsed.

Discipline action for tardies: 1st Tardy—Warning from teacher 2nd Tardy—Detention from teacher 3rd Tardy—After school detention from principal 4th Tardy—After school detention from principal 5th Tardy—Parent Conference and In-House Suspension 6th or More—Possible Suspension

ATHLETIC EVENTSWapanucka students who wish to attend Wapanucka High School athletic playoff contest games during the school day will be allowed to do so without the absence being counted toward their absence limit. Students will not be allowed to check out and attend any school activities during school unless it is an OSSAA playoff contest. Students shall follow the school check out policy to do so.

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MAKE UP WORK POLICYWhen a student is absent from school, they will be given the opportunity to make up any work that is missed. It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for make-up work. The time allowed for make-up work will be days missed plus one day. For example: One absence = one day for absence plus one, for a total of two days. Two absences = two days for absence plus one =Total of 3 days. Students will have a maximum of one school week to make up missed work regardless of days absent. Teachers will be required to have students sign a make-up work list. Teachers will keep a copy for their records.

ACTIVITIES POLICYRegular attendance is one of the high goals of the Wapanucka school system. It is not possible to do satisfactory work without regular attendance in every class. It is the goal of the Wapanucka School system to design its programs, activities, and requirements so they are consistent with the ever-changing intellectual. With these goals and philosophy in mind the Wapanucka Board of Education establishes the following attendance/activities regulations. Students must attend school at least four hours of the school day or will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities for that day or night. Exceptions to this policy may be given by the Principal or Superintendent.

Students may not miss a class more than ten (10) times in a year for excused school sponsored activities unless approved by the Internal Activities Review Committee. After the tenth excused school sponsored activity, sponsors will submit in writing to the Review Committee the reason why they feel that a student has earned the right to attend the activity. By evaluating the student's attendance record and the student's grade in each class, the Review Committee will determine if the student should be allowed to continue to participate in the activity.

State and nationally sponsored activities are exempt from these regulations. Using the guidelines of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and the State Department of Vocational Education will determine what constitutes a state and/or national activity. All students who have been excused by the principal will be reported on a bulletin given to the teacher. These absences will be recorded in the registers with an E. EXCEPTIONS: Assemblies should not be counted as an activity.

INTERNAL ACTIVITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERSThe committee will be comprised of 1parent, 3 classroom teachers, 1 coach and 1 administrator. The committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending any deviation of the activities policy to the Board of Education.

ACTIVITY TRIPSStudents going on a school sponsored activity will ride the school bus to and from such activity unless permission is granted in advance of the activity. Juniors and seniors who do not participate in their sanctioned class fund raisers will not receive any money for the Senior Trip. They will be allowed to attend. Sponsors will be responsible for keeping a list of those who do not participate.Senior Trip—seniors will take a class trip their senior year from the money that they earned throughout their high school fundraising. The trip cannot be an overnight trip. Funds earned will only be used to pay for expenses of the trip including the trip, tickets, meals etc. School funds will not be used for personal shopping.

Note: Students who are attending school activities, banquets, etc... On or off school grounds should DRESS & CONDUCT themselves as to bring a positive reflection on Wapanucka Schools. THE SPONSOR OF EACH EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY WILL HAVE FINAL SAY IN WHAT IS PROPER DRESS & CONDUCT.

ELIGIBILITYWapanucka Junior High and High Schools is a member of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association. We will strictly adhere to rules and regulations of this association. Ineligible students cannot participate in any school activities. Student eligibility will be assessed every week by the principal's office and it will be the responsibility of the sponsors to notify the students if they are eligible to participate in an activity. A student that is declared ineligible will not be allowed to participate regardless of the extenuating circumstances, time, or amount of money invested in that activity. It will be the students' responsibility to remain eligible if they wish to participate in any extracurricular activity. This includes Interscholastic Meets and Agricultural events.

Semester Eligibility: (18 weeks)1. A student must have received a passing grade in any five subjects to be counted for graduation that he/she was

enrolled in during the last semester he/she attended fifteen or more days2. If a student does not meet the minimum scholastic standard he/she will not be eligible to participate during the

first six weeks of the next 18-week grading period they attend.3. A student who does not meet the above minimum scholastic standard may regain his/her eligibility by achieving

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passing grades in all subjects he/she is enrolled in at the end of a six-week period.Weekly Eligibility:

1. Scholastic eligibility for students will be checked after three weeks (during the fourth week) of a semester and each succeeding week thereafter. The period of probation and ineligibility will always begin the Monday following the day eligibility is checked.

2. A student must be passing in all subjects he/she is enrolled in during a semester. If a student is not passing all subjects enrolled in on the day of the grade check, he/she will be placed on probation for the next one-week period. If a student is still failing one or more classes during the next week on the grade check day, he/she will be ineligible to participate during the next one-week period. The ineligibility periods will begin on Monday and end on Sunday.

Special Provisions:1. A senior student maintains eligibility by passing the classes required for graduation. The number of classes which

a student is enrolled can be no less than four. A junior or senior student who is concurrently enrolled in high school and college may use the college courses to meet the minimum number of subjects needed to maintain eligibility. These may be a combination of school and college subjects, equivalent to four high school units which are accepted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. 2014-2015 RULES 10 OSSAA

2. An ineligible student who changes schools during a semester will not be eligible at the new school for a minimum period of three (3) weeks. A student may regain his/her eligibility by achieving the scholastic standard in Rule 3, Section 2-b at the end of a three (3) week period. (Any part of a week is considered a full week.)

3. Incomplete grades will be considered to be the same as failing grades in determining scholastic eligibility. School administrators are authorized to make an exception to this provision if the incomplete grade was caused by an unavoidable hardship. (Examples of such hardships would be illness, injury, death in family and natural disaster.) A maximum of two weeks is allowed for make-up work.

4. One summer school credit (1/2 unit or one subject) earned in an Oklahoma State Department of Education Accredited program may be used to meet the requirements of Rule 3, Section 1-a, for the end of spring semester.

Eligibility will be effective for ALL school activities including, but not limited to prom.

CLASS PREPARATIONAll students are expected to come to class with those essential materials and books that will enable them to fully participate in class activities and achieve the desired educational objective. These materials include, but are not limited to: textbook, paper, pencil, pen, and homework. The lack on the part of a student to adequately prepare for a class will result in disciplinary action. Students will not be allowed to leave class to locate materials not brought to class, nor will they be allowed to leave the class to go to the restroom or get a drink unless there is a physical problem.

DISCIPLINE AND EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIORThe primary goal of our school is to educate and develop student self-discipline in a positive manner. We believe that parental communication and support are essential parts of good discipline. High expectations by parents and teachers, and effective instruction by teachers promote self-control and responsible behavior in students. All students enrolled in Wapanucka schools will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the administration, teachers, and the Board of Education, while in attendance at school, school sponsored activities, or being transported to or from school or school sponsored activities in district owned transportation equipment. All teachers will not have the same rules for their classes and it is the responsibility of the student to follow the rules in any given class. Continued acts of poor conduct will be referred to the principal. When a student has been found by a teacher or administrator to be in violation of a rule or rules governing the school, he may be subject to disciplinary action. The disciplinary action to be taken will depend on the severity of the violation and the number of times the student has broken regulations. If a student refuses to take the punishment, he/she may be suspended from school

The following are specific examples of unacceptable behavior that are subject to disciplinary action, including after school detention, in-school detention, at home placement, short or long-term suspension, and/or alternative school placement.

1. Open or persistent defiance of authority.2. Assault upon student or school personnel.3. Creating or attempting to create a disturbance.4. Excessive tardiness.5. Unauthorized absence from classes.6. Willful disobedience, profanity or vulgarity, or any ethnic or racial slur.7. Showing disrespect for school property or causing damage to school property.8. Possession of or use of tobacco or e-cigs/vaping devices.9. Possession or use of any dangerous or annoying instrument, including but not limited to firearms, explosives, fireworks,

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knives, razors, drug paraphernalia, or other weapons used for assault (Refer to School Laws of Oklahoma, Article XXIV, Section 394).

10. Selling, possessing, or under the influence of a narcotic or dangerous drug, including but not limited to marijuana, LSD, heroin, barbiturates and counterfeit/look-alike drugs, or non-narcotic intoxicants, such as glue, non-prescribed cough medicine, gasoline, beer, including 3.2 (School Law Article XXIV, Section 394).

11. Stealing or extortion.12. Dress Code13. Inappropriate writing or written messages.14. Any violation of state or local law or ordinance occurring on school property.15. Deliberate refusal to attempt a reasonable academic assignment.16. NO public displays of affection. (kissing, hugging, holding hands, inappropriate behavior)

STUDENT APPEARANCE Students will be expected to keep themselves clean, neatly dressed, well groomed, and odor free at all times.

1. Wearing large chains is prohibited.2. No wearing of undergarments as outer wear. Garments made of spandex shall be considered undergarments.3. Yoga pants/leggings may be worn, but an outer garment must be worn over them to cover to mid-thigh length.4. Students are to refrain from wearing halter tops, midriff blouses, or sleeveless garments that resemble tank tops or muscle

shirts. Tank tops/sleeveless shirts for both boys and girls in grades 7-12 are prohibited. Student’s backs should be covered at all times. Low cut necklines are prohibited even when worn with a sweater/jacket. Clothing that is “see-through” in not allowed.

5. Shorts and skirts, etc... May be worn below the fingertip length. 6. Accessories such as bandanas, gloves, hats, caps, hoodies, or sunglasses are not to be worn in the building.7. All students are required to wear shoes. (No house shoes/slippers) Cleated shoes are not permissible in any school building.8. Clothing that deals with tobacco, alcohol, drugs/drug paraphernalia, vulgar or implied slogans, vulgar pictorial images, hate,

violence, cults, or that are gang related are not to be worn. Trench coats are not allowed at any time. 9. Jeans, pants, etc. must be worn above the hipbone at the natural waistline, fully hemmed & for safety reasons cannot bag, sag,

or drag the floor. Skin may not be seen above the mid-thigh. 10. Students attending extra-curricular activities will be subject to random security checks and shall dress in a fashion that would

positively represent our school.11. A student will receive an un-excused absence or tardy if sent home to change garments or apparel. Students that break this

rule will have to change clothes, warned the first time and subject to discipline action after that.

The purpose of the appearance policies is to help insure the safety and comfort, and to minimize student’s distractions from the educational process. Students drawing undue attention to themselves because of their appearance will not be tolerated. (The appearance policies will be discussed by the building principals at the beginning of the school year.) The principal or his/her authorized representative shall have the authority and responsibility to make the final decision in determining if wearing apparel and personal appearance are in violation of moderation and good taste and are disruptive to the educational process.

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONDue to repeated unsatisfactory behavior or excessive tardiness your child may be assigned After School Detention. After School Detention will be held as necessary after school from 3:35 to 4:35. Each student will be required to complete any work designated by the teacher in the class the student was a disciplinary problem in or assigned by the Principal. All students in Detention must stay busy on some type of school related work for the entire period and must not disrupt the session in any way. Students are to use the restroom, get drinks, and obtain necessary supplies before they come to Detention because they may not leave the room to do so. A student placed in Detention will not begin his/her detention until at least the following day in order to inform their parents of the placement in Detention.

A student may miss detention without penalty for: a doctor’s appointment, illness or other reasons that the Principal may feel is a legitimate excuse. Any student who refuses to serve his/her detention could be suspended out of school for up to three days. Students will not be allowed to come to detention tardy. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation home from After School Detention. Students will be expected to mind and follow all detention rules. Detention has been created to avoid, in some instances, suspension; however, if the students do not comply with Detention rules, suspension will be the alternative.

IN SCHOOL DETENTIONStudents may be assigned In-School-Detention due to repeated or flagrant school policy violations. In School-Detention will be held from 7:50 to 3:30 on the school grounds. Students will be given restroom and water breaks on the hour separate from the other student body. In-School-Detention students will have their lunch brought to them and will eat separate from the other student body.

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Students will be given the same school work that their classes are working on that day and it is the students’ responsibility to turn that work in to his/her teachers the following school day. Any student assigned In-School-Detention must report to the Principal’s office no later than 7:50. She/he should report to school in the same manner as always (transportation, etc.) Parents will be notified at least one day in advance if their child has been assigned In-School Detention. Any student who receives In-School Detention must take all semester tests for that semester.

STUDENT DISMISSAL/SUSPENSIONThe principal may suspend a student from school or school activities for misconduct. Misconduct may include but not be limited to the following; fighting, destruction of school property, stealing, use of vulgar language, addressing teachers, principals or other school employees in terms that do not show respect. NOTE: Any Student who has been suspended for any reason during the school year may not be allowed to participate in end of school trips.

A student may be suspended from school activities for violating city, county, state, or federal laws, or any other conduct unbecoming to a student or that may reflect discredit upon the school. If a student is suspended from school, it will be required that one or both parents or guardians bring the student to the principal's office for a conference before the student is reinstated. Students suspended for ten days or less can appeal his/her suspension to the administration. Students suspended more than ten days may request a hearing by the Board of Education.

Serious offenses may result in the student being suspended from school for the remainder of the present semester and the succeeding semester. In all cases of suspension from school, the student is excluded from all school activities during the duration of the suspension. In any of these events, Wapanucka School will continue to provide educational services. In some cases, the student may be assigned to Alternative Education for a period of not less than ten days. Students who maintain their eligibility status while in Alternative Education may participate in any extra-curricular activities.

CARE OF BUILDING AND GROUNDSThe school property, which includes buildings, furniture, books, and other equipment, belong to you and your parents. They help pay for these things with their tax dollars and must continue to support it for the coming year. Loyal students will make every effort to preserve school property. Always avoid littering the school grounds. Trash cans are provided for the purpose of disposing of your trash. This is a serious problem in our town, state and nation. Promise yourself now that you will take pride in our school and will not throw litter, destroy, damage or deface any school property.

ARTICLES PROHIBITED IN SCHOOLBOOK BAGS OR BACKPACKS MUST BE LEFT IN LOCKERS AND MAY NOT BE CARRIED TO CLASS. THEY SHOULD ONLY BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CARRY NECESSARY PERSONAL ITEMS.

Problems arise each year because of students bringing articles to school which are hazardous to the safety of others or interfere in some way with school procedure. Such items are prohibited: Pocket knives, sharp objects, and weapons or explosives of any kind (including fireworks) are prohibited. Lettering or any type of sewn on patch, decal, insignia, etc., which is suggestive or vulgar in nature is not acceptable. No attire or dress will be accepted that shows disrespect to the American Flag. No skateboards, skates or roller blades are allowed on campus at any time. If violations occur, disciplinary actions will be taken.

WEAPONS and LASERSWeapons: Weapons are not allowed on campus, period, (that includes in automobiles). If weapons are found, they will be impounded and then be turned over to the proper authorities.Lasers: No student may possess a laser pointer device of any kind or size while on school premises, in transit under the school’s authority or while attending any function sponsored or authorized by the school. Students may be searched by school personnel for such devices as prescribed by H.B. 1008.

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICESCell phones and Smart devices (including watches) are not to be in the possession of students from the moment the tardy bell rings to begin the first class period until the time the last bell rings to end the day. Although the School District is aware that cell phones have made keeping in touch much easier, we are also aware of the many uses of the cell phone that can impede the educational process (i.e. ringing during class, use of cheating by text messaging answers to other students, etc.). Students who bring cell phones to school are strongly encouraged to buy a lock for their lockers, lock their cell phones up before the start of the school day, and not touch their phones until the school day ends. A student will be considered to be in possession of a cell phone if the phone is in any location other than a locker during school hours (i.e. in a purse, a book bag, a pocket, etc.). Students found to be in possession of cell phones during the school day will face the following consequences:

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1st offense 1 day ISD, parent/guardian notified and parent must pick up device.

2nd offense ISD for three days and parent must pick up device. Phones must be turned into the office each day for the remainder of the semester.

Each offense thereafter 3 days ISD for each offense and parent must pick up device. Other consequences as deemed necessary.

LOCKERSThese lockers are the property of the Wapanucka Schools. They are furnished as a convenience for the students. We retain the right to inspect these lockers any given time. There are to be no bottles, cans, cups, or materials that are not necessary for the school day. We will make unannounced inspections. Changes in the law on student's privacy right state: Pursuant to state law (Section 24-102 of Title 70) schools shall inform pupils in the student discipline code that they have no reasonable expectation of privacy rights toward school officials in school lockers, desks, or other school property. The law reads: "Pupils shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators or teachers in the contents of a school locker, desks, or other school property. School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property in order to properly supervise the welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks, and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time and no reason shall be necessary for such a search." Lockers are expected to be neat at all times. There are to be no bottles, cans, cups, or materials that are not necessary for the school day. You will be assigned a locker and are not to change or occupy a locker not assigned to you. If you put a lock on your locker a key or combination to the lock must be given to the office.

SEARCHESWhen there is reasonable suspicion to search a student while the student is on premises, in transit to and from a school even while under school authority, or is attending any function sponsored or organized by the school district, then such search can be made by the superintendent, principals, or teachers. Students may be searched for controlled dangerous substances, intoxicating beverages, non-intoxicating alcoholic beverages, weapons, or missing or stolen property if the property is reasonably suspected to have been taken from another student, a school employee, or the school during school activities. A search made of the student’s person shall be made by a person of the same sex as the student being searched and shall be witnessed by one of the same sex of the student, if practicable. A search of property of a student can be made by any authorized person, regardless of whether that person is of the same sex as the student whose property is being searched. No student clothing, except cold weather outerwear or shoes and socks, shall be removed prior to or during a search of a student.Searches of Cell Phones: Students shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators in the contents of a cell phone or camera phone if it is believed that this device has been used to break school policies of any type.Searches of Lockers, Desks, and School Property: Students shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators in the contents of a school locker, desk, or other school property. School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property in order to properly supervise the welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time and no reason shall be needed for such search. Trained dogs will also be used to do random searches of lockers.Searches of Vehicles: Students shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators with vehicles parked on school property. Vehicles parked on school property are subject to random searches by school administration. Trained dogs will also be used to randomly search vehicles. If a dog hits on a vehicle, that vehicle will be searched by an administrator and a law enforcement officer. If student vehicles are locked, and student refuses to unlock the vehicle, law enforcement will contact parents.

The following procedure for questioning and releasing students to officers with police authority shall be followed:1. When an officer with police authority comes to the school for the removal of a pupil by arrest, the pupil is released to the

officer. The school will make every effort to notify the parent that the officer has removed the student from school.2. When an officer comes to the school for questioning of a student, this is allowed and takes place at school and in the presence

of school personnel. The school will make every effort to have the parent present when grade school students are questioned by police officers.

3. Until a pupil is under arrest he is under custody of the school and the school is responsible for the pupil.

School personnel are required by law to cooperate with Department of Human Services investigations. The investigations may require

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Department of Human Services’ officers to question students while at school. It is the responsibility of the Department of Human Services to contact parents concerning any investigation.

INTERNET AND E-MAILStudents are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. All students are required to fill out an internet and computer acceptable usage policy before they are allowed usage. Access to the Internet is provided for students for educational purposes such as conducting research and communication that enhances a student’s education. All e-mail and internet communication are subject to the open records act. There should be no expectation of privacy for e-mails or any other internet usage. Access to the Internet is given only to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner and have a signed parent permission slip and Internet contract on file. Students who use the Internet without these forms on file are subject to in-house suspension, detention, or suspension.

Computer storage areas are treated as school lockers. Administrators and teachers may review files, disks used in class, and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district computers, district filer servers, or disks used in class will be private.

The following are examples of inappropriate Internet usage:1. Sending, receiving, or displaying offensive messages or pictures2. Using obscene language3. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others4. Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks5. Violating copyright laws6. Using another’s password7. Trespassing in another’s folders, work, or files8. Intentionally wasting limited resources or time9. Employing the Internet for commercial purposes10.Accessing unapproved materials, services, or sites11.Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.

Sexting1. The act of sexting is prohibited.2. Sexting is the act of sending or forwarding through cellular telephones and other electronic media sexually explicit, nude, or

partially nude photographs/images. It is the District’s mission to ensure the social, physical, psychological, and academic well-being of all students. The educational purposes of the schools are best accomplished in a climate of student behavior that is socially acceptable and conducive to the learning and teaching process.

3. Any student engaging in sexting is subject to any and all disciplinary action, including the possibility of out of school suspension, police involvement, and counseling.

Respect for Privacy Rights1. Students shall not photograph or videotape other individuals at school or at school sponsored activities without their

knowledge and consent, except for activities considered to be in the public arena such as sporting events or public performances.

2. Students shall not email, post to the internet, or otherwise electronically transmit images of other individuals taken at school without their expressed written consent.

TOBACCOIt shall be the policy of the Wapanucka Board of Education that no student be allowed to possess tobacco products on school property, school sponsored activities (both on and off campus), or in school vehicles going to or from any school activity. The school policy will be in compliance with Oklahoma School Statutes. This includes all chewing tobaccos, cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

Any student found in possession of tobacco on school property will be subject to out of school suspension.All offenses of using tobacco on school property will be out of school suspension.

ALCOHOL & DRUGSThe Wapanucka Board of Education and the Administration recognizes and believes that the possession and/or use of illicit drugs and/or alcohol is unlawful and harmful to the health of students. Therefore, the following policy is enacted and use/possession of drugs/drug paraphernalia/alcohol will not be tolerated.

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It shall be the policy of the Wapanucka Board of Education that any teacher who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student may be under the influence of or said student has in his or her possession:1. Non-intoxicating beverages (3.2 beer or wine coolers)2. Alcoholic beverages3. Controlled dangerous substance i.e. Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, PCP, inhalants, hallucinogens, and stimulants in their

various forms, as the previous are now defined by state law, shall immediately notify the principal or his or her designee of such suspicions. The principal shall immediately notify the superintendent of schools and a parent or legal guardian of said student of the matter. Reference: O.S. Title 70 Section 133

This policy is in effect by law within one thousand feet of school property, on school property, on any school bus, during the normal course of the school day or in attendance at a school sponsored activity (on or off campus). Any student who is found to have sold any of the prohibited or controlled substances listed in this policy to another person on school grounds, at school activity, function, or event shall be expelled and criminal charges will be filed.

Any suspension and/or search of said student shall be subject to any applicable school policy, state law or student handbook regulation. Every teacher employed by the Wapanucka Board of Education, who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student is under the influence of or has in his or her possession non-intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or a controlled dangerous substance and who reports such information to the appropriate school official shall be immune from all civil liability

The Wapanucka Public Schools will provide a program of drug and alcohol prevention and education for students. One element of the program will be the use of trained dogs to examine lockers, cars and personal effects of the student body. The dogs will be used periodically without notice during the school year. The purpose of this program is to assure our students the opportunity to attend a drug free campus and provide an avenue of help to those students who need it.I. If the dog identifies a student, locker or car the first time and no contraband is found, or if the dog identifies a locker or car with

contraband.A. Parents will be called to school and advised of the situation. Appropriate action will be taken.

II. If the dog identifies a student, locker or car the second time and if contraband is found on that student, locker or car:A. Student will be suspended.B. Before student can be reinstated, written proof from a counselor must be shown that the student is in a drug-alcohol

counseling program.

III. If the dog identifies a student and contraband is found on them or in their possession, or if it can be determined that the student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol (any amount consumed is considered under the influence):A. The parents and police are immediately contacted.B. Student will be suspended. Parents will bring student back to school.C. Before student can be reinstated, written proof from a counselor must be shown that the student is in a drug-alcohol

counseling program.IV. If the dog identifies a car and the student refuses to allow school officials to search the car, the student's parents will be called to

school. If the parents refuse to allow the car to be searched by school officials, the matter will be turned over to the local police department and the student will be suspended.

V. A repeat offense in any of the proceeding sections of this policy may result in suspension for the balance of the current semester and the next succeeding semester according to Oklahoma Law Art. XXIV - Section 393

VI. In any case where contraband is found in the student's personal possession, the evidence will be turned over to the local law enforcement officials.Information about alcohol and drugs may be obtained in the school library or from the local Area Prevention Resource Center 580-223-8455.

STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTINGFOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT DRIVERS

GRADES 7-12Wapanucka School District, in order to protect the health and safety of students participating in extracurricular activities and who drive to school and to educate and direct these students away from drug and alcohol use and abuse, thereby setting an example for all other students of the School District, adopts the following Policy for testing for the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, and performance enhancing drugs of students participating in extracurricular activities and who drive to school. Students participating in extracurricular activities and/or parking on school property will be given a drug test before school begins. Random alcohol and drug testing will be done throughout the year as deemed necessary. Students who enroll after the beginning of the school year will be given a drug test.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT 1. It is the desire of the Board of Education, administration, and staff that every student in the School District refrain from using

or possessing alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs. Notwithstanding this desire, the administration and Board

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of Education realize that their power to restrict the possession or use of alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs is limited, therefore, except as provided below, the sanctions of this Policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student determined to be in violation of this Policy to participate in extracurricular activities and to park on School District property. This Policy is intended to supplement and complement all other policies, rules, and regulations of the School District regarding possession or use of alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs.

2. Participation in school-sponsored extracurricular activities at the School District is a privilege, not a right. Students who participate in these activities are respected by the student body and are expected to conduct themselves as good examples of behavior, sportsmanship, and training. Accordingly, students who participate in extracurricular activities carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents, and their school to set the highest possible example of conduct, which includes avoiding the use or possession of alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs.

3. Parking on the property of the School District is also a privilege, not a right. Students who park on School District property operate vehicles in close proximity to other students and faculty and may also have passengers in their vehicles. Because of this, the potential harm from misjudgment or impaired judgment due to alcohol or illegal drugs is great. Accordingly, students who park on School District property carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students and members of the public to operate their vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner that includes avoiding the use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs. The use of alcohol and illegal drugs impairs the ability of a student to meet this responsibility.

4. Parents or guardians may request their child to be placed in the drug-testing program on a voluntary basis with the same rules and regulations as other students in the program.

5. The purpose of this Policy is to prevent alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drug use, to educate students as to the serious physical, mental and emotional harm caused by alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drug use, to alert students who have possible substance abuse problems to the potential harms of use, to prevent injury, illness and harm as a result of alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing, and to strive within the School District for an environment free of alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drug possession and use. This Policy is not intended to be disciplinary or punitive in nature. The sanctions of this Policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student who participates in extracurricular activities and who is found to be in violation of the Policy to participate in extracurricular activities and limiting the opportunity of any student who parks on School District property and who is found to be in violation of the Policy to park on School District property. There will be no academic sanction solely for a violation of this Policy. Notwithstanding the forgoing, a student maybe disciplined, including suspended out of school, if a violation of this Policy also results in a violation of the School District’s Student Behavior Policy.

DEFINITIONS 1. “Extracurricular” means any School District sponsored team, club, organization, or activity in which student participation is

not required as a part of the School District curriculum. 2. “Student extracurricular activities participant” means any student participating in any competitive extracurricular activity. 3. “Student Athlete” means a 7th-12th-grade member of any School District sponsored interscholastic sports team, including

athletes and cheerleaders. 4. “Coach/Sponsor” means any person employed by the School District to coach athletic teams of the School District, to act as a

sponsor or coach of a cheerleader team of the School District, or to serve as sponsor for any other extracurricular activity. 5. “Athletics” and “Athletic Activity” means participation by a student athlete on any athletic team or cheerleader team

sponsored by the School District. 6. “Student Driver” means a student who is a licensed driver and parks on school property.7. “Alcohol” means ethyl alcohol or ethanol and any alcoholic beverage and includes “low-point beer” as defined by Oklahoma

Law. 8. “Illegal Drugs” means any substance which an individual may not sell, possess, use, distribute, or purchase under either

federal or Oklahoma law. “Illegal drugs” includes, but is not limited to, all scheduled drugs as defined by Oklahoma Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act, all prescription drugs obtained without authorization and all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs being used for an abusive purpose, and paraphernalia to use such drugs.

9. “Performance Enhancing Drugs” include anabolic steroids and any other natural or synthetic substance used to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, speed or other athletic ability. The term “Performance Enhancing Drugs” does not include dietary or nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals and proteins, which can be lawfully purchased in over-the-counter transactions.

10. “Drug or Alcohol Use Test” means a chemical test administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing chemical substances or their metabolites in a student’s blood, bodily tissue, fluids, products, urine, breath or hair.

11. “Random Selection Basis” means a mechanism for selecting student extracurricular activities participants and drivers for drug and/or alcohol use testing that: a. Results in an equal probability that any student extracurricular activity participant and/or driver from a group of

student extracurricular activity participants and drivers subject to the selection mechanism will be selected, and

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b. Does not give the School District discretion to waive the selection of any student extracurricular activity participant and driver selected under the mechanism

12. “Positive” when referring to an alcohol or drug use test administered under this Policy means a toxicological test result which is considered to demonstrate the presence of alcohol or an illegal or a performance enhancing drug or the metabolites thereof using the standards customarily established by the testing laboratory administering the drug or alcohol use test.

13. “Reasonable Suspicion” means a suspicion based on specific personal observations concerning the appearance, speech or behavior of a student extracurricular activity participant and/or driver and reasonable inferences drawn from those observations in the light of experience. Information provided by a reliable source, if based on personal knowledge, shall constitute reasonable suspicion. In the context of performance enhancing drugs, reasonable suspicion specifically includes unusual increases in size, strength, weight, or other athletic abilities.

14. “School Day(s)” means a day when school is in session and students are required to report to school. By way of example only and not as a limitation, school day does not include snow days, holidays, or parent-teacher conference days.

15. “School District Property” means any property owned by or under the control of the School District.

PARTICIPATION AND PROCEDURES EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 1. Alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drug possession or use is incompatible with participation in extracurricular

activities on behalf of the School District. For the safety, health and well-being of the student extracurricular activity participants of the School District, the School District has adopted this Policy for use by all participating students at the 7th-12th-grade level. Any student found to be in possession of, or having used alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs, either by observation or drug or alcohol use test, will be considered to have violated this Policy.

2. Each student extracurricular activity participant shall be provided with a copy of this Policy and the “Student Extracurricular Activity Participant Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drug Contract (the “Extracurricular Activities Contract”) which shall be read, signed and dated by the student, parent or custodial guardian and a coach/sponsor before such student shall be eligible to practice or participate in any extracurricular activity. No student shall be allowed to practice or participate in any extracurricular activity unless the student has returned the properly signed Contract.

3. The principal and sponsor, or, in the case of student athletes only, the athletic director and applicable coach, shall be responsible for determining whether a violation of this Policy has occurred when an observation of possession or use of alcohol or illegal drug by a student extracurricular activity participant has been reported. If a violation of the Policy is determined to have occurred by a student extracurricular activity participant other than a student athlete, the superintendent or designee will contact the student, the sponsor, and the parent or custodial guardian of the student and schedule a conference. If a violation of the Policy is determined to have occurred by the student athlete, the superintendent or designee will contact the student, the sponsor or head coach, the applicable principal, and the parent or custodial guardian of the student and schedule a conference. At the conference, the violation of the Policy will be described and the restrictions explained.

4. The Extracurricular Activities Contract for alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drug and/or alcohol use testing shall be to provide a urine sample: a) as chosen by the random selection basis; and b) at any time a student extracurricular activities participant is requested by the superintendent or designee or athletic director or by the sponsor or coach, based on reasonable suspicion, to be tested for alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs.

5. Drug and/or alcohol use testing for student extracurricular activity participants will be chosen on a random selection basis weekly from a list of all applicable student participants. The School District will determine a weekly number of student names to be drawn at random to provide a urine sample for drug and/or alcohol use testing for alcohol and/or illegal or performance enhancing drugs.

6. In addition to the drug and alcohol use tests required above, any student extracurricular activity participant may be required to submit to a drug and/or alcohol use test for alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs or the metabolites thereof at any time upon reasonable suspicion.

TESTING PROCEDURES 1. Any alcohol or drug use test required by the School District under the terms of this Policy will be administered by or at the

discretion of a professional laboratory chosen by the School District using scientifically validated toxicological methods. The professional laboratory shall be required to have detailed written specifications to assure chain of custody of the specimens, proper laboratory control and scientific testing.

2. All aspects of the alcohol or drug use-testing program, including the taking of specimens, will be conducted to as to safeguard the personal and privacy rights of the students to the maximum degree possible. The test specimen shall be obtained in a manner designed to minimize intrusiveness of the procedure. The specimen must be collected in a restroom or other private facility behind a closed stall. The superintendent or designee shall designate a sponsor or coach or other adult person of the same sex as the student to accompany the student to a restroom or other private facility behind a closed stall. The monitor shall not observe the student while the specimen is being produced, but the monitor shall be present outside the stall to listen for the normal sounds of urination in order to guard against tampered specimens and to insure an accurate chain

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of custody. The monitor shall verify the normal warmth and appearance of the specimen. If at any time during the testing procedure the monitor has reason to believe or suspect that a student is tampering with the specimen, the monitor may stop the procedure and inform the principal or athletic director who will then determine if a new sample should be obtained. If a student is determined to have tampered with any specimen or otherwise engaged in any conduct that disrupts the testing process of any student, then the student will be deemed to have committed a second offense under this Policy and the sanctions for a second offense will be imposed. The monitor shall give each student a form on which the student may but is not required to list any medication he/she has taken or any other legitimate reasons for having been in contact with illegal drugs or performance enhancing drugs in the preceding thirty (30) days. The medication list may be submitted to the lab in a sealed and confidential envelope.

3. If an initial drug use test is positive, the initial test result will be subject to confirmation by a second and different test of the same specimen. The second test will use the gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy technique. A specimen shall not be reported positive unless the second test utilizing the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry procedure is positive for the presence of an illegal drug or performance enhancing drug or the metabolites thereof. If an initial alcohol use test is positive for the presence of alcohol, the initial test result will be subject to confirmation by a second test using any scientifically accepted method. The unused portion, if any, of a specimen that tests positive for alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs shall be preserved by the laboratory for a reasonable period of time as determined by the laboratory.

4. If the alcohol or drug use test for any student has a positive result, the laboratory will contact the superintendent or designee with the results. In the case of student extracurricular activities participants who are not athletes, the superintendent or designee will contact the student, the sponsor, and the parent or custodial guardian of the student and schedule a conference. In the case of student athletes, the superintendent or designee will contact the student, the sponsor or head coach, the applicable principal, and the parent or custodial guardian of the student and schedule a conference. In the case of Student Drivers, the superintendent or designee will contact the student and the parent or custodial guardian of the student and schedule a conference. At the conference, the superintendent or designee will solicit any explanation for the positive result and ask for doctor prescriptions of any drugs that the student was taking that might have affected the outcome of the alcohol or drug use test. If the student and his/her parent or custodial guardian desires another test of the remaining portion, if any, of the specimen, the superintendent or designee will arrange for another test at the same laboratory or at another laboratory agreeable to the superintendent or designee. Any such re-test shall be at the expense of the student and his/her parent or custodial guardian.

5. If the student asserts that the positive test results are caused by other than consumption of alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs by the student, then the student will be given an opportunity to present evidence of such to the superintendent or designee. The School District will rely on the opinion of the appropriate person from the original laboratory that performed the test in determining whether the positive test result was produced by other than consumption of alcohol or an illegal or performance enhancing drug.

6. A student who has been determined by the superintendent or designee to be in violation of this Policy shall have the right to appeal the decision to the superintendent or designee(s). Such appeal must be lodged within five (5) school days of notice of the initial report of the offense, during which time the student will remain ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activities or park on School District property. The superintendent or designee(s) shall then determine whether the original finding was justified. There is not further appeal right from the superintendent or designee’s decision and that decision shall be conclusive in all respects. Any necessary interpretation or application of this Policy shall be the sole and exclusive judgment and discretion of the superintendent, which shall be final and non-appealable.

7. Before a student who has tested positive in an alcohol or drug use test may rejoin his/her extracurricular activity and park on School District property after a first or second offense, such student may be required to undergo one or more additional alcohol or drug tests to determine whether the student is no longer using alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs. The School District will rely on the opinion of the appropriate person from the laboratory which performed or analyzed the additional alcohol or drug use test in determining whether a positive result in the additional alcohol or drug use test was produced by alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs used by the student before the offense or by more recent use.

8. All documents created pursuant to this Policy with regards to any student will be kept in a confidential folder and will never be made a part of the student’s cumulative folder nor be considered a “disciplinary” record.

VIOLATION 1. Any student who is determined by observation or by alcohol or drug use tests to have violated the Policy shall be subject to

the loss of privilege to participate in extracurricular activities and loss of the privilege to park on School District property and offered educational and support assistance to stop using.

2. For the First Offense: Suspension from participation in all scheduled extracurricular activities (including all meetings, practices, performances, and games/competitions) and suspension of the Student Parking for 20 continuous school days which may be reduced to ten (10) continuous school days if student participates in and successfully completes a minimum of four (4) hours of substance abuse education/counseling provided by the School District or an outside agency. These restrictions and requirements shall begin immediately following the determination of an observed violation or the reporting of

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the results of a positive alcohol or drug use test. Such suspension will extend into a succeeding school year if necessary to fulfill the suspension.

3. For the Second or Subsequent Offense (in the same school year): Complete suspension from participation in all extracurricular activities including all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions and suspension of Student Driving for ninety (90) continuous school days and successive school days from the date of the determination of a violation or the reporting of the results of a positive alcohol or drug use test under the Policy. Such suspension will extend into a succeeding school year if necessary to fulfill the suspension. Assignment of five (5) school days of In School Detention at the Wapanucka ISD Campus and ten (10) additional days for the third (3) positive test. The fourth (4) positive tests will result in the student being assigned to the Alternative Education School for the remainder of the semester, if less than two (2) weeks remain the student will be assigned the second semester at the Alternative Education School, Counseling for drug abuse education will be scheduled for the student and parent/guardian and the counseling sessions must be completed during the 90-day restriction. Offenses shall not accumulate from school year to school year; the ninety (90) day suspension shall come into play only when two (2) or more offenses are committed in the same school year.

4. Self-Referral: As an option to the consequences for a first offense only, a student may self-refer to the superintendent or designee or to a coach or sponsor before being notified of a Policy violation or prior to being asked or required to submit to an alcohol or drug use test. A student who self-refers will be allowed to remain active in all extracurricular activities and retain his Student Parking privileges after the following conditions have been fulfilled: a conference has been held with the student, the superintendent or designee, and the parent or custodial guardian of the student to discuss the Policy violation; and alcohol or drug use test is provided by the student that is not positive, and a written participation commitment by the student and parent for a minimum of four (4) hours of substance abuse education/counseling provided by the school or an outside agency. The student or parent must provide documentation of successful completion of this commitment to the superintendent or designee. A student, who self-refers will, however, be considered to have committed his/her first offense under this Policy. A self-referral may be used only once in a student’s time in the School District.

5. Voluntary Referral by Parent: A parental request may be to place their student into the School Drug Testing Program. If the student has tested positive the parent may request their student’s removal from the program. The student will be considered to have a positive test result and will remain a “positive” until the student returns to the program and test negative on the student’s reentry into the program.

REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE TEST If, after signing the Extracurricular Activities and or Student Driving Contract, a student who refuses to submit to an alcohol or drug use test authorized under this Policy, such student shall not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities including all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions for ninety (90) continuous and successive school days and will have his/her Student Parking privileges suspended for that same length of time. Such suspension will extend into a succeeding school year if necessary to fulfill the suspension.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONWapanucka students may attend Alternative Education in some cases. The Alternative School is located at Kiamichi Tech Center in Atoka in cooperation with Coalgate School. Students attending Alternative school must be enrolled in Wapanucka School and abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Alternative Academy. Transportation will be the responsibility of the student. With only a limited number of slots available for each school, students will be accepted according to individual needs by the following:

1. Drop out students who are only a few credits short for graduation.2. Students who as 4th or 5th year seniors are more than seven credits short of the 25 credits required by Wapanucka Schools.3. Students who are continuous discipline problems in the Wapanucka Public School system.4.

NOTE: Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 who are lacking credits that can be served in time, at Wapanucka School, to graduate with their class will not be allowed to use the alternative school to graduate school early.

KIAMICHI TECH CENTER/WAPANUCKA RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTIf a student is suspended from the Kiamichi Tech Center he will automatically be suspended from Wapanucka School and if a student is suspended from Wapanucka, he will automatically be suspended from Kiamichi Tech Center. Wapanucka students who attend the Tech Center must follow their calendar.

LOYALTYThe success of the school depends in a large measure upon the loyalty and the spirit of its student body. By loyalty, we mean the honor and prestige of the school. Loyalty will cause the student to stop and weigh actions in the light of the influence in which they may possibly have on the standing of the school, community, and the state. Nothing can stand in the way of a student body that is

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determined to make their school rank high in the county, the state, and the country.

The student who wants their school to be first class will uphold their school by mouth and deeds at all times. They will not permit to go unchallenged slanderous remarks concerning the character of their school. They will do the right thing. They will not require constant watching on the part of the teachers, their conduct when out of the sight of the teachers will vary little from their conduct in their presence. The welfare and success of their school will be their success.

LIBRARYBe sure to check out all library books before leaving the library.

All books damaged beyond reasonable wear or lost, must be paid for. Library books may be checked out for two weeks & rechecked for another. No student may have more than three books checked out at one time Dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference books are not to be taken from the library without permission from the

librarian. All fines and/or book fees will be paid before students are permitted to check out other books.

CAFETERIAAll school students are urged to eat in the school cafeteria. Should a family feel they are unable to pay for lunches, they should make application in the office of the principal for free or reduced cost lunches.

Students are expected to act with appropriate behavior when eating in the cafeteria. All used napkins, empty milk cartons, and other items are to be placed in available proper containers. The noise in the cafeteria should be held to a minimum. The carrying of food from the cafeteria will be prohibited.

AUTHORIZED AND MOTORIZED VEHICLESDriving is a privilege. Students with valid driver’s license are permitted to drive to school. Students who drive their cars to school are responsible for them and assume responsibility in case of accidents, theft, etc. The school recommends you keep your auto locked when it is parked in the parking lot. All accident reports will be handled by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Parking on school property is also a privilege afforded to students. Certain conditions are attached to this privilege. Students who fail to uphold those conditions will be subject to loss of driving privileges as well as other discipline.

1. In the interest of keeping our students safe, any student driving a vehicle and parking on school property will also be subject to random drug testing throughout the year.

2. All vehicles are subject to random searches, either by administration or drug dogs escorted by law enforcement.3. Students shall park their vehicles in the parking lot between the gym and the high school end of the building. Students may

drive to the softball/baseball fields during practice hours only, and they must drive on the road behind the school.4. Students will not be allowed to sit in parked vehicles on school grounds between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The

movement of vehicles around our school creates a very hazardous condition with the presence of small children on our campus. Therefore, students are prohibited from driving in front of the school during school hours.

5. Students who drive in a manner considered dangerous or unsafe by the school administration may have their driving privilege suspended or canceled.

VISITORSNo student visitors will be allowed unless authorized by the administration. Only under extreme circumstances will student visitors be allowed. Adult visitors and parents must check in at the office. Visitors and parents are not allowed in go into classrooms unless authorized by the principal.

RESTRICTED AREAS1. Grades 7-12 are to stay off the playground.2. Students are to stay off the roofs of all school buildings at all times, not just during school hours. Offenders will be

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disciplined or prosecuted.3. 7th – 12th grade students are not allowed on the elementary end of the building unless given permission by a teacher.4. Students are not allowed in the parking lot during school hours. 5. Students are not allowed in or around the softball/baseball fields except during their designated PE time.

OFFICEStudents are not to come to the office unless on business. If a student has a problem, he should feel free to come to the office for a conference. Students should not hesitate to come to the office to talk over their problems; however, the office is a place of business and will be conducted as such. STUDENTS MAY USE THE PHONE ONLY BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, AND DURING THE LUNCH BREAK. Permission must always be obtained for use of the telephone.

FOOD AND DRINKNo parties will be scheduled without prior approval of the building Principal. No food or drink will be allowed in the classroom. Bottled water will be allowed in the classrooms (with the exception of the computer labs) with prior approval.

STUDENT VALUABLESStudents are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money, radios, or cameras to school. If you wear glasses, watches, or rings, keep track of them at all times. Students, not the school, are responsible for personal property. LEAVE EXPENSIVE PERSONAL ITEMS AT HOME.

TEXTBOOKS AND EQUIPMENTTextbooks are the property of the school and are loaned to the students. They must be cared for. Likewise, the abuse of any other school equipment or property may be charged against the student causing the damage. Students are required to write their names, in ink, in the proper place of each of their textbooks. Covers should be placed on textbooks whenever possible. Lost or damaged textbooks will be paid for by the student who was issued that book. (Oklahoma Statute Section 272)

TRANSPORTATIONRiding a bus is a privilege and the privilege may be removed for not abiding by the bus rider rules. There will be no balloons

allowed on the bus.I. Prior to Loading, students should:

1. Be on time at the designated school bus stops. 2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.3. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.4. Be careful in approaching bus stops.5. Do not move toward the bus at the loading zone until the bus has been brought to a complete stop.6. Respect people and their property while waiting on the bus.7. Receive proper school official authorization to be discharged at places other than the regular bus stop.8. Students who are not regular bus riders must have prior administration approval before the bus driver will allow that rider on

the bus. Written permission must be given to the building principal and the bus driver.II. While on the Bus, students should:

1. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.2. Assist in keeping the bus safe and clean at all times.3. Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion that diverts the driver's attention and may result in a serious

accident. (The life that you save may be your own.)4. Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Damage to seats, etc., must be paid for by the

offender.5. Maintain possession of books, lunches, or other articles and keep the aisle clear.6. Do not throw objects in or out of the bus.7. Remain in your seat while the bus is in motion.8. Refrain from horseplay and fighting on the school bus.9. Remain quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.

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1. Go at least ten feet in front of the bus, stop, check traffic, wait for the bus driver's signal, then cross the road.2. Go home immediately, staying clear of traffic.3. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.

IV.Extracurricular trips:1. The above rules and regulations should apply to all trips under school sponsorship.2. Sponsors should be appointed by the school officials.

V. Bus Rider Disciplinary Measures:In the interest of safety, violations of the established rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action by the principal or teacher in charge of the trip. The principal will decide the proper, equitable punishment based on the type of violation committed.

GANG ACTIVITYIt is the policy of this school district that membership in secret fraternities or sororities or in other clubs or gangs not sponsored by established agencies or organizations are prohibited. Gangs which initiate, advocate, or promote activities which threaten the safety or well-being of persons or property on school grounds or which disrupt the school environment are harmful to the educational process. The use of hand signals, graffiti, or the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, symbol, or any other attribute which indicates or implies membership or affiliation with such a group, presents a clear and present danger to the school environment and educational objectives of the community and are forbidden.

Incidents involving initiations, hazing, intimidation, and/or related activities of such group affiliations which are likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to students are prohibited. Any student wearing, carrying, or displaying gang paraphernalia, or exhibiting behavior or gestures which symbolize gang membership, or causing and/or participating in activities which intimidate or affect the attendance of another student will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension and expulsion. The superintendent may provide in-service training in gang behavior and characteristics to facilitate staff identification of students at-risk and promote membership in authorized school groups and activities as an alternative

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING AND HAZINGINVESTIGATING REPORTED INCIDENT.

No student or employee in this district will be subject to hazing, harassment or any other form of persecution by any student or employee at school or on school-sponsored activities. The district specifically prohibits threatening behavior, harassment, intimidation and bullying of students at school and/or by electronic communication, whether or not such communication originated at school or with school equipment, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns harassment, intimidation or bullying at school. This policy will be included in the student handbook that is distributed to each student each year.

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying “Harassment, intimidation and bullying” means any gesture, written or verbal expression, electronic communication (cyber

bullying), or physical act that a reasonable person should know will harm another student, damage another student’s property, place another student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or damage to the student’s property, or insult or demean any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. This type of conduct includes, but is not limited to, gestures, written or verbal, or physical acts or

“At school” means on school grounds, in school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, at school-sponsored activities or at school-sponsored events.

“Electronic communication” means the communication of any written, verbal or pictorial information by means of an electronic device, including but not limited to a telephone, cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunication device, or a computer.

“Threatening behavior” means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property.

Investigating Reported Incidents of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying or threatening Behavior.1. The following conduct, as defined and specified above, by any person or persons and directed toward any person or persons

or the property thereof is specifically prohibited by the district:

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Harassment Intimidation BullyingThe above prohibitions apply to such conduct at school and/or by electronic communication and whether or not such communication originated at school or with school equipment, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns harassment, bullying or intimidation at school.

2. Any person who believes he/she has been subjected to acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying as specified above shall immediately report such incident to a school administrator. If reported to a teacher, the teacher shall immediately notify the school principal. Students are advised of the importance of reporting these incidents to school officials so that school officials may know about them, investigate them and take any actions deemed appropriated.

3. Upon notification of such an incident by the student or student’s teacher, the school principal shall investigate the incident to determine its severity and its potential to result in future violence. The alleged incident shall be documented in writing by the principal. The investigation shall be made in a timely fashion. At the principal’s discretion, the investigation may include interviews with students and/or faculty who may have

knowledge of the incident; collection of documentary or other evidence relating to such incident; involvement of local/state/federal law enforcement authorities; involvement of other district officials who may be of assistance and /or guidance in the matter; and/or any other legal means by which the investigation may be facilitated.

Consideration shall be given to recommendations made by the Safe School Committee regarding the most recent and most effective methods for investigating, evaluating and responding to such matters

4. When the investigation has been completed, the district shall administer any and all sanctions as deemed appropriate in light of the determination it has made regarding the incident of harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Sanctions and various options for control and discipline of students which may be considered and/or implemented are set forth in the school’s disciplinary policy.

In addition, the district may recommend that available community mental health care options be provided to the student, if appropriate.

Students subject to sanctions under this policy shall have due process and appeal rights as stated in the school’s disciplinary policy.

5. At its discretion, the district may request disclosure of any information concerning students who have received mental health care relating to acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying, or the like, that indicated an explicit threat to the safety of students or school personnel, provided that the disclosure of such information is not made in violation of any federal or state law pertaining to the disclosure of confidential student information. The request for such information shall be made in writing to the party from whom it is requested. Requests for such disclosure from another district as they relate to a student of this district shall be handled accordingly.

HazingIt is the policy of Wapanucka School District that no student or district employee shall participate in or be members of any secret organization on school property or at any school-related event. For the purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as an activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating subject to the sanctions of the school district.

SCHOOL SAFETY DRILLSState law HB 2931 requires that all public schools conduct 10 safety drills throughout the year. Each room should have displayed on the bulletin board regulations and routes to be taken in evacuating the building during a fire or fire drills and procedure to follow for protection during tornadoes or during tornado drills. Early in the school year, students should become familiar with these procedures. These drills are as follows:

1. SECURITY DRILLS (4 Total)These four lockdown drills will be conducted at various times during the school day. Two drills must be conducted per semester, with one occurring during the first 15 days of each semester.

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Two fire drills will be conducted within the first 15 days of each semester. 3. TORNADO DRILLS

Two tornado drills must be conducted in September and March. In the event of a possible tornado all students will be moved to the saferoom/library. If time does not allow students to be moved to the saferoom/library, move to appropriate tornado safe area in your building.

4. OTHER DRILLSTwo other drills must be conducted as determined by the principal. These two drills may include security, fire, tornado or other similar drills

SEVERE WEATHERWarning for severe weather shall be made by the central office and will be announced over the public-address system. If the public-address system is disabled, severe weather warnings will be a long continuous ringing of the bell. Teachers will have the responsibility of getting students to their assigned areas. Teachers are to stay with the students until the "all clear" is given.

DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONThe following procedures have been established concerning the dispensing of medication for students of Wapanucka School.I. Prescription medication may be administered by school personnel, provided the medication is accompanied by:

A. Consent form filled out by the doctor with parent signature. Forms are available in the high school office.II. Upon arrival at school each day, the medication must be taken to the principal's office by the parent. At that time, the principal

will designate a school official to dispense the medication to that student.A. Whenever feasible, the student's home-room teacher will be designated.B. When it is not feasible to designate the home-room teacher to dispense the medication, the school secretary will be

designated.III. Records will be maintained in the principal's office. The records will include:

A. The date medication was brought to school.B. Name of student medication was prescribed for.C. Name of person designated to dispense medication.D. Parents’ approval of medication to be dispensed.

FUND-RAISERSAll fund-raisers must be approved by the Superintendent and Principal. Each club or organization and the Junior and Senior classes may have two fund raisers per school year in addition to the School Carnival. All fund raisers, when possible, should be submitted for the August Board Meeting.

HEAD LICE POLICYIn an effort to prevent the spread of head lice, several screening exams for head lice will be conducted throughout the school year. Head lice do not carry any disease, nor does their presence mean that your child is dirty. However, to prevent further spread in school, this condition must be treated at once.

If your child is found to have LIVE HEAD LICE or NITS, your child will be sent home. State law requires that your child be examined by a health professional and documented (e.g. a note from a doctor or health department) to be free of LIVE LICE or NITS before returning to school. A signed note from a health professional is required upon returning to school. If your child has not been satisfactorily treated, he/she will be refused readmission to school and required to be examined by a health professional again before returning to school.

Since shampoos do not effectively kill all eggs (nits) with only one application, another treatment is necessary in 7 to 10 days to kill newly hatched lice. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM GUIDELINESPROM DATE WILL BE SET BY ADMINISTRATIONThe following guidelines have been adopted by the Wapanucka Board of Education. Wapanucka School juniors and seniors will abide by the guidelines set forth or shall not be allowed to attend the Junior/Senior Prom.

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1. Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.2. Juniors will be assigned by the sponsor to the decorating and clean up committee.3. Only students ninth grade or above will be allowed to attend the Prom.4. Each Wapanucka School Junior/Senior shall be allowed one guest only. (The guest list must be pre-approved by the

administration)5. Each guest who does not attend Wapanucka School must be approved by the school administration. 6. No children or infants will be allowed to attend the Prom.7. Any Guest or Wapanucka Senior/Junior will not be allowed to re-enter the Prom after he/she leaves the building unless

accompanied by a sponsor or administrator.8. No alcohol, drugs or tobacco will be allowed. (Students who break this policy will be excused from the Prom and subject to any

further punishment the administration deems appropriate.)9. No excessive public display of affection will be allowed.10. No one over the age of 21 will be allowed to attend the prom unless approved by administration. An agreement must be signed and dated prior to the Prom.

MOMENT OF SILENCE It shall be the policy of the Wapanucka Board of Education that no sectarian or religious doctrine shall be taught or inculcated into the curriculum or activities of the school. However, those students who wish to do so may participate in voluntary prayer so long as it is during non-instructional time and does not interfere with the rights of other students.Each school site within the district shall observe one minute of silence each day for the purpose of allowing each student to meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with, distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their choice. All school personnel are to afford these options to all students, who will individually make the selection as to which of these behaviors they will engage in during the moment of silence. The minute of silence will be held at the start of the school day. If the district or a school employee is sued for providing a moment of silence to students, the district must notify the Attorney General within five days. The Attorney General will provide legal representation to the district or employee named as a defendant in an action related to this statutory requirement.

SCHOOL CLOSINGIn the event of severe or inclement weather or mechanical breakdown, the school may be closed or the starting time delayed. School closing, delayed starting time or early dismissal will be announced over Channel 10 and SCHOOL MESSENGER. If no report is heard, it can be assumed that school is to be in session. Please refrain from calling the school if possible.

RE-MEDIATIONAny student having difficulty with class work is welcome to request arrangements for before or after school tutoring.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCEAll parents are urged to take an active part in their child's education. All parents are welcome to call or visit their school any time. All visitors please report to the Principal's office before going to other parts of the building. For conferences with teachers, appointments should be made so as not to take teachers from their educational duties. Appointments will be scheduled through the teacher. Additionally, there are two days scheduled throughout the year for this purpose. Students will not attend school on these days.

HONOR ROLLStudents having all A’s for a semester will be on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Students having all A’s and B’s for a semester will be on the Principal’s Honor roll.

VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIANThe valedictorian of the senior class will be the graduating senior who has the highest scholastic average for the seven semesters credit, based on Wapanucka's grading scale. The Wapanucka grading system scale is a letter grade, 4-point system. A=4 points; B=3 points, above average; C=2 points, average; D=1 point, below average; F=0 points, failing. (College classes will not be used in the calculations for Valedictorian or Salutatorian.) To be eligible for Valedictorian and Salutatorian a student must have attended Wapanucka Schools the two previous semesters.

The valedictorian of the eighth-grade class will be the student who has the highest scholastic average for the 6th- 7th grades and first semester of the 8th grade year based on Wapanucka’s Grading Scale. Students previously enrolled in home school courses will be

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ineligible to become Valedictorian or Salutatorian. To be eligible for Valedictorian and Salutatorian a student must have attended Wapanucka Schools the two previous semesters.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS1. To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a sophomore, junior or senior. 2. Candidates must have attended the school for at least one semester.3. Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. If the candidate meets the academic requirement,

they are then voted on by a faculty council on character, leadership, and service. The selection of each member to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the faculty council.

A National Honor Society member who transfers to another school and brings a letter from the former principal or chapter adviser to the new school shall be accepted automatically as a member in the new school's chapter. Transfer members must meet the new chapter's standards within one semester in order to retain membership. Members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their selection shall be promptly warned in writing by the chapter adviser and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency, except in the case of flagrant violation of school rules or civil law, which case a member does not necessarily have to be warned. Members who resign or are dismissed are never again eligible for membership or its benefits as so stated in the NHS constitution and bylaws.

OKLAHOMA HONOR SOCIETYTen percent of the High School student body making the highest average marks may be nominated for membership. Membership will be based upon the work done during the first semester of the current year and the second semester of the preceding year. The standing of students enrolled in the first year of high school will be based on the work done during the first semester of the current year.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)In the course of your child's education, the school district will keep records deemed necessary to provide programs to meet his/her needs and interests. The Wapanucka School system in accordance with section 438 of the General Education Provisions Act is providing notification of the privacy rights of parents and students. You have the right to inspect and review any and all records, files, and data related to your child. They will be available for such review at any time during the regular school day. If you have any concern regarding the accuracy or appropriateness of any information or record maintained by the school, please do not hesitate to inform the principal of that concern.

1. Wapanucka student's parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records.2. The intent of the Wapanucka School District is to limit the disclosure of information contained in a student's education records

except:A. By the prior written consent of the parent or eligible student.B. As directory information.C. Under certain limited circumstances as permitted by the FERPA.

3. The student's parent or an eligible student has the right to seek to correct parts of the student's education record which he or she believes: to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of student rights. This right includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if the district decides not to alter it according to the parent or eligible student's request.

4. Any person has the right to file a complaint with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare if Wapanucka School violates the FERPA.

5. The parent or an eligible student may obtain a copy of Wapanucka FERPA policies from the principal or superintendent's office at Wapanucka.

6. Wapanucka Public School will arrange to provide translations of this notice to non-English speaking parents in their native language when they become aware that there is a need to do so.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTThe Wapanucka Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, qualified handicapped or veteran.

STATEMENT OF RIGHTSParents and eligible students have the following rights under the FERPA:

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1. The right to inspect and review the student's education record.2. The right to exercise a limited control over people's access to the student's education record.3. The right to seek to correct the student's education record; in a hearing if necessary.4. The right to report violations of the FERPA rights.5. The right to be informed about FERPA rights.

All rights and projections given parents under the FERPA and this policy transfer to the student when he or she reaches age 18 or enrolls in a post-secondary school. The student then becomes an "eligible student".

SPECIAL EDUCATIONWapanucka Schools are responsible for provision of a free appropriate public education to all eligible children with disabilities ages 3 through 21 who are legal residents of the district. Any eligible child with disabilities has a right to a public education through the twelfth grade and completion of a secondary education program. Parents of students suspected, and not identified, of needing accommodations and/or assistance due to a physical, mental or learning disability should contact the administration. The referral process will then be implemented.

LOCATIONS OF EDUCATION RECORDSTYPES LOCATIONS CUSTODIANCumulative School Records School Principal’s Office School PrincipalHealth Records School Principal’s Office School PrincipalSpeech Therapy Special Ed Office Speech TherapistPsychological Records Special Ed Office Special Ed TeacherSchool Transportation Superintendent's Office SuperintendentSpecial Test Records Special Ed Office Special Ed TeacherOccasional Records Principal’s Office PrincipalsFERPA Superintendent's Office Superintendent

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)Wapanucka Public School’s Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) policy governs the administration to students of surveys, analyzes, or evaluations. It provides that parents shall always be notified in advance by mail of any scheduled surveys, analyzes or evaluations pertaining to PPRA statutes. It also provides the opportunity for parents to opt their children out of participating in any such surveys. A copy of Wapanucka Schools’ complete PPRA policy can be obtained from the Administration Office during normal business hours.

NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF ASBESTOS PLANWapanucka Public School will annually notify all parents, teachers and other employees of the availability of the management plan by inclusion of this information in the student handbook. (A copy of the plan is in the office of the Superintendent) Additionally, information regarding any asbestos-related activities, planned or in progress, will be disseminated by a note sent home with students and given directly to employees, concerning the specific activity.