HOLLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL Student

Handbook

Holland Central Jr./Sr. High School Harold O. Brumsted Elementary School 103 Canada Street 173 Canada Street Holland, NY 14080 Holland, NY 14080

716-537-8200

Dear Students:

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you back to school. The Board of Education, the

administrative team and school personnel have all been quite busy this summer. We hope that

you are as anxious as we are to begin an exciting time in the history of our district.

Holland Central School is fortunate to have strong community support. Students are privileged to

attend a school where their best interest is the basis for all decisions. You will find that although

many things are familiar, there are also many changes. We believe that you will find the changes

to be beneficial to your academic and future success. Our hope is that our enthusiasm for the

coming year is contagious.

Communication is key and things run smoothly when all parties involved understand

expectations and rules. The handbook outlines information you may find helpful. Please read it

carefully and familiarize yourselves with the policies and procedures you will be expected to

follow. For complete copies of school policies please contact the respective school’s office.

You may also find these policies on our school’s website.

An education is the best gift one can receive. Once you have learned something it is yours to

keep and no one can take it away. Your school community is here to serve your needs. We can

guarantee that if you bring a positive attitude with a strong desire to learn you will be successful.

We look forward to working with each of you. Best wishes for an enriching new year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Carl Guidotti Mr. Jason D. Smith

Jr./Sr. High School Principal Elementary School Principal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

District Mission Statement and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Office Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Elementary Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Jr./Sr. High Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Daily Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Emergency Closings/Snow Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Student Bill of Rights & Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bus Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Student Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Home School Partnership/PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Vacation/Field Trip Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Health Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lunch/Cafeteria Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

Travel/Hallway Passport Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Library/Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Textbooks, Laptops, IPads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Exam Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Military Recruiters’ Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Miscellaneous Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Grading Policy/Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Vocational Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

Accelerated/Advanced Placement Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Testing Out Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures & Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-28

Emergency Response Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Senior Privileges/Certification, Commencement Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Extracurricular/Athletic Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-35

Internet Safety Filtering Policy & Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

School Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

The Holland Central School District’s Mission is to let each student become all that they are capable of being in a safe, caring and supportive environment where schools, home

and the community work in a cooperative partnership.

GOALS

Maintain an environment that promotes learning for all students and professional growth for all staff.

Strive for excellence in all facets of the educational community by setting high performance expectations for students and staff.

Enhance a sense of pride in ownership of their school by emphasizing teamwork among students, teachers, administrators, the Board of Education, parents, and the community.

This student handbook contains a guideline for the school

procedures, expectations, Code of Conduct and consequences. The District Policies, Regulations and Code of Conduct are

available on our school website. These documents contain a more detailed explanation of our Holland Central School expectations.

HOLLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL OFFICES DISTRICT OFFICE

Mrs. Cathy Fabiatos Superintendent Mrs. Linda Poplewski Secretary

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL MAIN OFFICE

Mr. Carl Guidotti Principal Mr. Allan Bett Dean of Students Mr. Matt Adams Athletic Director Mrs. Lynette Cracchiola Secretary

Mrs. Patty Gunner Attendance Clerk

ELEMENTARY MAIN OFFICE

Mr. Jason Smith Principal

Mrs. Joy Johnson Secretary

Mrs. Kristin Neuner Attendance Clerk

GUIDANCE OFFICE

Mrs. Lisa Hanlon Grades 10, 11 & 12 Mr. Matthew Thormahlen Grades 7, 8 & 9 Mrs. Lori Orecki Psychologist (Elementary & Jr./Sr. High) Mrs. Mary Balling Social Worker (Elementary & Jr./Sr. High) Mrs. Gail Thompson Secretary

HEALTH OFFICE

Mrs. Julie Barber, RN Jr./Sr. High School Nurse TBA Elementary School Nurse

CAFETERIA

Mrs. Georgette Bosela Food Service Director TBA Jr./Sr. High Cook Manager Mrs. Lisa Lindner Elementary Cook Manager

BUSINESS OFFICE

Mrs. Laura Bosinski Business Official

Mrs. Jill Zientek Payroll

Ms. Annette Lembicz Accounts Payable

SPECIAL EDUCATION Mr. Erik Smith Director of Special Education Mrs. Michelle Nichols Secretary TRANSPORTATION Mr. John Peplin Jr. Supervisor of Operations Mrs. Sharon Tucker Secretary, Athletic Dir. Assistant Mr. David Buresch Auto Mechanic

MAINTENANCE

Mr. John Peplin Jr. Supervisor of Operations Mr. Harold Imhoff Jr./Sr. High Head Custodian Mr. Brian Ash Elementary Head Custodian

ELEMENTARY STAFF

UPK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Dana Bulera

KINDERGARTEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Rebecca Altherr Mrs. Kim Feneziani Mrs. Raeann Poturalski

1st GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Helen Hasselbeck Mrs. Susan Kellner Mrs. Diana Pohlman

2nd GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Kathleen Benjamin Mrs. Suzanne Hunter Mrs. Karen Pasqualetti

3rd GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Casie Neil Mrs. Sarah Tepfenhart Mrs. Karey Winnert

4th GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Patrick Dayton (A. Walsh) Mr. Tim Karches Mrs. Melinda Willard

5th GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mary Gardon Miss Nicole Christensen Mrs. Marietta O’Malley

6th GRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jeffrey Furcron Mrs. Tara Greenley Mrs. Robyn Ruiz

AIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kathleen Cansick AIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Geoff Hack AIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Angela May AIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Maria Milewski AIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Kristen Wozniak

ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Sue Mikula LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Jody Thiel

MUSIC – vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Rebecca Roudebush MUSIC – instrumental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Laura Grybel

PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Barb Held PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Tim Buckenmeyer

SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Gabrielle Armstrong SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Stephanie Fildes SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Denise Lawton SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Jaclyn Machelski SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Shannon Ochal SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Karen Smith SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Melissa Streiff

ELEMENTARY STAFF (CONTINUED)

SPEECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Kristine Klein SPEECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Kathy Wylie

TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Denise Bull TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Karen Campbell TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Patty Gould TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Melissa Greeson TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cecilia Kirsch TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Julie LoVullo TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mary Lyons TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Tiffany Northey TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Joy Paluch TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Karen Pratt TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Dawn Rak TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Sonya Stock TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Becky Wagner TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Courtney Wares

FOOD SERVICE HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Beth Ruszczyk FOOD SERVICE HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA FOOD SERVICE HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Megan Diehl

LUNCH ROOM AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Joyce Dziekan LUNCH ROOM AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

LABORER (2nd shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Joy Ludwig CLEANER (2nd shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Debbie Gruber CLEANER (2nd shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Tina Downey

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL STAFF

ART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Angela Occhino-Ginnitti ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jennifer Breier ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Melissa Lopez ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Jennifer Suckow ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Angela Waligora ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. John Weaver FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Virginia Schindler FOREIGN LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Sarah Crowe FOREIGN LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms Courtney Hanzlian FOREIGN LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Pamela Miller HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Robert Booker LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Debra Kozlowski MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Melanie Hulton MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Ashley Mommertz MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Abbie Koss MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jason Wojcik AIS MATH……………………………………………………………………………….. Mrs. Marie Wilcott MUSIC – vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Todd Suckow MUSIC – instrumental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Wiech PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Allan Bett PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Matt Adams PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Carol Propis SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Amy DeMario SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Pamela Patterson SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. David Hall SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Erik Baillie SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Andrew Ranic SOCIAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Ronald Carr SOCIAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Edward Foeller SOCIAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Daniel Parker

SOCIAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. George Schmidt SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Bridget Caradori SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Danielle DeLude SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr.ShawnWeatherbe

SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Susan Ferguson SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Maria Beltrani SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Melanie Stephen SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Deborah Tatar SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Van Remmen SPECIAL EDUCATION……………………………………………………………… Ms. Katherine Coley TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Scott Hunt TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Lukas Gill

TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mary Butcher TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Judy Feine

TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mary Volk

TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Christine Macie TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Stacie Mingle

TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Patricia Nowak TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Cheryl Weinrich TEACHER AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Carol Webber

FOOD SERVICE HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Theresa Bauer FOOD SERVICE HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Julie Stock CAFETERIA MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Sharon Noel CAFETERIA MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Tina Downey

LABORER – 2nd shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Kevin Wylupski CLEANER – 2nd shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Tom Gannon

CLEANER – 2nd shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Michael McArthur

DAILY SCHEDULES

Elementary School

Bus Drop-Off 8:45 Attendance 9:00

Dismissal 3:45

Jr./Sr. High School

Students dismissed off busses 7:30 Warning Bell 7:33 Homeroom 7:37 – 7:40

Period 1 7:40 – 8:21 Period 2 8:25 – 9:06 Period 3 9:10 – 9:51 Period 4 9:55 – 10:36 Period 5 10:40 – 11:21 Period 6 11:25 – 12:06 Period 7 12:10 – 12:51 Period 8 12:55 – 1:36 Period 9 1:40 – 2:21 Busses depart at 2:26 p.m.

EMERGENCY CLOSING It is rarely necessary to close school early in the day, but there is always the possibility of power or heat failure, dangerous road conditions or ice storms. Please instruct students about what to do or where to go in case school closes early and no one is home.

In the event of an emergency closure, the District will make an automated “School Messaging” phone call informing parents of the reason for the early dismissal and the approximate time students will be dismissed.

SNOW DAYS

Due to inclement weather, whenever possible, school will be delayed by one hour. Delays and/or closing will be reported as soon as possible to the following radio stations and television: WGRZ-TV Channel 2, WIVB-TV Chanel 4, WKBW-TV Channel 7, WBEN-AM/WMJQ-FM.

The information in this Handbook has been prepared to help you succeed at Holland Central School. The administration, teachers, counselors, and support staff are here to assist you with your education. They are eager to help prepare you for a successful future. This Handbook, in many cases, represents a summary of District policies and procedures which are set forth fully in many other documents.

STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES We believe that by accepting and fulfilling appropriate responsibilities, individuals will come to value resultant privileges. Responsibility is inherent in the exercise of every right and it must be emphasized that lack of responsibility means a weakening of rights.

It is the Student’s Right to: Attend school in the district in which the student resides. Express his/her opinions verbally or in writing. Expect that the school will be an orderly, safe and clean place for all students to gain an education. Be afforded due process in the event of disciplinary action brought against him/her resulting in suspension. Be afforded equal and appropriate educational opportunities with no discrimination, pursuant to all applicable policies of Holland Central Board of Education, regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York, and Education Laws of the State of New York. Be made aware of Holland Central board of Education policy and guidelines governing such access. Have his/her student records available for inspection by his/her parent/legal guardian upon request, or by the student him/herself if 18 years of age or older. Be respected as an individual entitled to his/her personal dignity and integrity.

It is the Student’s Responsibility to: Attend school daily, except when ill, or other legal reason and be on time to all classes. Express his/her opinions and ideas in a respectful manner so as not to offend, slander or restrict the rights and privileges of others. Be aware of all rules and expectations regulating student behavior and conduct him/herself in accordance with these guidelines. Should be willing to volunteer information in disciplinary cases if he/she has knowledge in such a case. Be aware of available educational programs in order to use and develop capabilities to the maximum. To know, understand and cooperate with these policies and codes. Be aware of right to access and accompany codes regarding student conduct and discipline. Demonstrate appreciation for the dignity and integrity of all.

DIGNITY ACT Holland Central prohibits discrimination and harassment against any student by employees or students on school property or at a school function, that creates a hostile environment by conduct, with or without physical contact and/or by verbal threats, intimidation or abuse, of such a severe nature that: (1) has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional and/or physical well-being; or (2) reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her physical safety. Such conduct shall include, but is not limited to, threats, intimidation or abuse based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practices, mental or physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender or sexes. Holland Central has at least one employee in every school designated as School Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC); thoroughly trained in methods to respond to human relations. The Dignity Act Coordinator for the Junior/Senior High School is Mr. Carl Guidotti and Mr. Jason Smith at the Elementary School.

BUS TRANSPORTION

Transportation is provided for all children who do not live within walking distance of the school. Every effort is made to pick the children up in front of their homes unless picking them up poses a danger to either the student or the bus driver. Also, on heavily traveled routes, children are asked not to cross the road, but to load on the side of the road on which they live.

Again this year, each bus route will be studied carefully. Every effort will be made to plan the routes with the primary interest of the child in mind.

In June 1987, the Board of Education adopted a general transportation policy covering the guidelines and rules in effect for transportation. Parents should note one item. In the past few years, the schools have been receiving more and more requests for change of buses for social and recreational reasons. These requests eventually became so numerous that the staff was having difficulty in insuring that each child got on and off the right bus at the correct stop. Sometimes, a lack of information on requested stops added to the confusion. The safety and welfare of each student remains the most important priority for our schools. To carry that out, the practice states that changes in buses will only be done on an emergency basis and only with complete, written information from the parents/guardians.

Following are rules and regulations, which will help our district provide safe transportation. Please talk with your child often about these safety rules.

When waiting for your school bus, stand at your pick-up point and wait quietly.

Do not fool around or push or shove. Students should be ready and waiting 3-5 minutes prior to their scheduled pick up

time. Don’t be late and hurry, as this causes accidents. Do not try to board the bus until it is stopped, and the door is open. Have someone signal the bus if you are ill and not going to school. If you must cross the road to enter/exit the bus, wait on your side of the road until the bus

arrives and ALL TRAFFIC HAS STOPPED. Do not cross the road until the bus driver gives you a signal. Then cross at least 15 feet in front of the bus so that the driver can see you. Wait for the driver's signal before you cross.

Board the bus one at a time. Always use handrail and watch your step while getting on or off the bus. Take your seat promptly. Remain seated while the bus is in motion. Keep your voice soft while talking to seat mates. Loud talking distracts the driver and

makes safe driving very difficult. Never put your arms or head out the bus windows. Upon exiting the bus, walk directly to your school or home. Always walk to the school entrance after leaving the bus. Running can be dangerous. Obey all request of the bus driver, and the posted ridership rules. No animals, glass, eating, or drinking are allowed on the bus. All baggage must fit in the student’s lap.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL School Hours Children are expected to be in their classroom ready for instruction at 9:00 am. Students who arrive after 9:00 am should report to the office before going to their classroom. School doors open for students to enter the building at 8:45 am. Students should not arrive before 8:45 am since there is no supervision provided prior to that time.

Building Entry All students and adults must enter the building through the office door. To ensure the safety of all of our children, school policy requires all visitors report to the office to sign in upon arrival and sign out upon exiting the building. Please do not go directly to classrooms.

Driving Children to School Research has shown that children transported on a school bus are 30 times safer than those driven to school in a car. Therefore, we recommend that parents take advantage of school transportation. If it is necessary to drive your child to school in the morning, please observe the following guidelines.

Children enter at the office door between 8:45 – 8:55 am. Attendance will be taken at 9:00. No supervision is available prior to 8:45 am.

The Canada Street Entrance to the Elementary School will be unavailable from 8:30 am – 9:15 am daily to allow for buses.

When busses are unloading, please use the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium parking lot to drop off students. At this point the crossing guard will assist your child.

If you need to help your child with projects, etc., please park in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium parking lot.

Children’s safety is our number one concern. We ask that parents use one of the above options,

eliminating the driveway as a drop off point. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe!

Dismissal Procedures To secure the safety of our children, and ensure they are released only to parents, guardians, or those designated by parents, the following procedures are in effect at the Elementary School:

Parents picking up their child from school must send a note in the morning to the teacher. To avoid interference with arriving/dismissing buses, please use the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium parking lot.

Children being picked up will be dismissed at 3:45 pm to the Elementary School Cafeteria where you will need to sign him/her out. Students being picked up must exit through the main entrance by the office.

The Canada Street Entrance to the Elementary School will be unavailable from 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm daily to allow for buses. Parents picking up their children will need to enter and exit via the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium entrance or use the Pearl Street entrance.

Bus drivers will not release students to parents.

Students that walk home will line up in the Kindergarten wing with a school representative and be walked down the sidewalk to the crossing guard on Canada Street.

Early Dismissal When students must leave before the end of the school day, a note should be sent to the office in the morning indicating the reason for the early dismissal and the pick-up time. If an issue arises during the day, the office must be notified by 2:00. Students shall be released from school only to their parents or guardians or to persons authorized by their parents/guardians and only from the main office. No student will be released from school without written permission or a phone call from a parent/guardian. UPK

Arrival Procedure: Parents/guardians may park on the circular drive in front of the building after all buses are gone.

Please arrive at the main office doors at 9:10 am where you may then proceed to the cafeteria where UPK

representatives will greet your child so you may leave promptly. If students have already left for the classroom, please

return to the office to sign them in. Do not go directly to the classroom.

Dismissal Procedure: Parents can park on the circular drive in front of the building. Parents/guardians can wait in

the lobby until the students are escorted to them at 11:45 am. If someone other than the parents/guardians are picking

up your student(s), they must be on the approved pick-up list. Parents wishing to pick up their child early must send a

note in the morning to the teacher.

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

Student Parking Permits - To park on school campus all students must obtain a permit from the Jr./Sr. High School office.

Due to limited parking availability and safety concerns, seniors must park in the last two rows of the auditorium parking lot. All underclassmen must park in the Pearl Street lot. Driving privileges will be suspended for a minimum of 5 weeks after a student receives three detentions for any reason or excessive tardiness to school or other discipline reasons.

Students must immediately leave their vehicle and enter school upon arrival. Loitering in parking lot is strictly prohibited.

Students may not go to their cars during the school day without the principal’s permission. Violators will have their parking permit revoked.

BOCES - Students who attend the Occupational Center at East Aurora or Potter Road must ride the school bus to and from school.The only exceptions are those seniors who obtain a special permit from principals of both schools.

Under no circumstances may a student transport another student to or from the BOCES Center. All cars parked on school property may be subject to inspection by school officials or law

enforcement authorities if deemed necessary. Students who lose their parking privileges and continue to park on school grounds will receive a

parking ticket issued by the police. The speed limit on all school property is 10 miles per hour. Section 1670 of the Vehicle and Traffic

Law empowers schools to make driving and parking regulations which have the force of law. Violations of such rules and regulations are classified as traffic infractions; violators may be ticketed by law enforcement officers and cars may be removed from the premises.

Students must complete the Driving Permission Form and receive a parking tag from the Jr./Sr. High School Office. If passengers (other than a sibling) will be with the approved driver, they must complete the Passenger Form.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Having your support is vital to the success of our students and school. Please look for ways to get involved in our school community. Some suggestions are:

1. Join the PTO 2. Speak to your child’s teacher about being a room parent (elementary) 3. Volunteer to help at in-class celebrations 4. Volunteer to help at school events

5. Join the Building Leadership Team Student Safety The safety of our students and the educational program in the school are our top priority. As a result, the school will be locked at all times throughout the school day. Parents will need to come to the main door to gain entry to the building. All visitors MUST report to the main office upon entering the building. Additionally, visitors will not be allowed past the main office unless they have an appointment with school personnel.

Holland Parent/Teacher Organization The Holland PTO is a service organization established to benefit all students attending Holland Central School. Members include parents, teachers and community volunteers. Throughout the school year PTO members organize activities, trim Box Tops, scoop ice cream, chaperone school dances, bake cookies, assist Elementary students select Christmas gifts for parents, determine senior scholarship recipients, and much more. All funds raised by the PTO are used for Holland Central School students. Annual dues are $5.00/family and include a copy of the PTO Student Directory. Members and ideas are always welcomed. Please feel free to contact any of the officers with suggestions and/or questions.

PTO Officers for the 2016/2017 School Year

Elementary Jr./Sr. High School Mary Jo Szucs (537-9792) Heather Zywiczynski (537-2750) Trish Porter (537-2186) Katherine Ostrowski (537- 3209)

Lisa Schmidt (537-3782)

Monthly Meeting Dates for the 2016/2017 School Year Dates and times for the Holland Elementary School to be announced in September 2016.

The second Tuesday of every month at the Holland Jr./Sr. High School.

Parent/Community Volunteers Parents and community volunteers are a valuable asset to our school, classrooms and programs. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to participate in the Parent Community Volunteer Program. All volunteers must complete an application. Parents and community members have the opportunity to help faculty and staff. Volunteers may choose from a variety of options including working in the classroom, preparing materials and putting up displays. Please call the elementary office if interested at 537-8250.

Parent Shadowing/Observation (Elementary School) Parents have the option if they so choose to observe in their child’s class for a portion of the school day. In an attempt to minimize distractions to the educational program a form will have to be filled out in the main office and the time will have to be approved by the classroom teacher and building principal. Observation appointments are limited to 40 minutes (one class period per day). Please call the elementary office if interested at 537-8250.

Parent Lunch Reservations (Elementary School)

There are special times in your child’s life (ex: birthdays) when you may want to come in to school and have lunch with him/her. We are offering the opportunity for parents to make a reservation for these special occasions by calling the main office at 537-8250. When you make a reservation you will be able to have lunch with your child at a table outside of the cafeteria.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Coming to school every day and on time is important to your child's steady school progress. Regular attendance assists children in becoming familiar with school routines and the expectations of their teacher and curriculum.

Absence from School Please note it is considered an absence whether your child is absent all day, arrives late or is dismissed early. It is important that you, as the parent, promote good attendance, thus building a strong foundation for the future. It is only through your efforts that your child attends school within the time frame of our day.

Procedures (Elementary School): Please remember to call the school when your child is absent. If a call is not made, a written excuse must be sent to school with your child upon their return to school. The excuse should include the child's full name, date and reason for his/her absence or tardiness. Please include your signature and the teacher's name on the note as well. IF YOU DO CALL, a note is not necessary. Strategies: Parents will be called if there appears to be a pattern being set in regards to attendance – at this time a

reminder of the district policy will be reviewed.

Any combination of 10 absences, tardies or early dismissals – parents will be notified.

A second notification to parents will be sent after 20 absences, tardies or early dismissals.

Third notification will be referred to the social worker or principal to contact the parents to make them aware of any combination of 25 or more absences.

Parents will be referred to the superintendent.

A reminder that Child Protection may need to be notified after 30 absences have occurred. This will be at the discretion of the administration.

Procedures (Jr./Sr. High School): The district believes that classroom participation is related to and affects a student’s performance and grasp of the subject matter and, as such, is properly reflected in a student’s final grade. Therefore, students are expected to be in class and prepared and ready to work.

The parent/guardian of those students who are absent should call the school office each day of their absence to report the reason.

When a student is tardy, (s)he must report to the school office upon arrival. Three tardies (unexcused) may result in a detention. After three unexcused tardies, students will have their driving privileges revolked for a five week period

Parents of students who are absent or report tardy without parental verification, will be contacted by the school attendance secretary to verify the absence or tardy.

If telephone contact has not been verified, the student must present a written excuse to the office upon his/her return to school.

Students who have early dismissal, must present a note from his/her parent/guardian to the main office.

Students must report to the nurse and sign out in the office to be excused for an emergency or illness.

Students who are excessively tardy or illegally absent will be referred to the office for disciplinary action or

child protection services

The State Education Department requires that all State Examinations must be administered in accordance with the State established schedule.

Attendance is mandatory for all students during their scheduled exams in January and June. Students must provide medical or emergency documentation to have a non-Regents exam rescheduled.

Students participating in any athletic or extra-curricular events must be in attendance for ½ of the school day or the equivalent of four full periods and have a doctor’s note in order to participate in the activity.

Strategies:

First notification sent to parents for any combination of 8 absences, tardies or early dismissals.

Second notification sent to parents for any combination of 15 absences, tardies or early dismissals.

Third notification is a referral to Guidance who personally contacts the parents to make them aware of any combination of 22 or more absences, tardies or early dismissals.

Any student who has accumulated 25 absences without medical clearance will be referred to the Student Study Team and the Superintendent will be notified.

Twenty five unexcused absences will result in loss of course credit

VACATION PROCEDURE For students who miss school due to a family vacation, the following procedure will be implemented:

Parent must realize that vacation days during scheduled school session are unexcused absences.

Students may stay current with their course assignments by utilizing the Homework Hotline or the Parent Portal.

Handouts will be compiled while the student is vacationing, to be picked up by student or parent and completed upon their return.

Missed assignments, tests and quizzes must be completed within a reasonable time frame to be determined by the teacher.

Mid-term or final exams cannot be rescheduled due to vacations. FIELD TRIPS

Field trips will not be used as a punishment but may be denied to students delinquent in school work.

Students who misbehave while on field trips jeopardize future opportunities.

Missed assignments, tests and quizzes due to a field trip must be completed within a reasonable time frame to be determined by the teacher.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

All state required immunizations must be updated and recorded in the student’s health records.

All UPK, Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 7th & 10th grade students as well as students new to the district must receive a physical examination either by the school physician or, if you choose, his/her private physician.

All students participating in interscholastic athletics must receive a sports physical before participating in practice.

All prescription/non-prescription medications to be administered during school hours must be stored in the health office and managed by the school nurse. Medications must be delivered or picked up by a parent/guardian. State Education Law requires that a form available from the nurse must be completed and returned before the medication can be administered.

If ill, a student must report to the nurse before a call is made to the parents.

If a student sustains an injury in a school related activity, an Incident Report must be filed. This report should be completed at the time of the incident. Athletes should report to the school nurse the following day.

SCHOOL LUNCH/CAFETERIA POLICY

A federally subsidized breakfast is available at a very reasonable cost to all students. Free and Reduced Lunch Rates also apply to breakfast.

Lunchtime is an important part of the day. Students will be reviewing cafeteria routines. The students in our school also participate in the Federal School Lunch Program, which makes it possible for the school to serve a complete lunch for a relatively low price. Students who bring part of their lunch from home may buy drinks, side items, snacks, or ice cream.

This year the Government will again provide assistance in the form of free or reduced price lunches for families that qualify. This program assures that each child has a nourishing lunch. Applications will be

sent home to all families. Since our State Aide is directly related to participation, we ask that all families complete and return the application

Breakfast is served until 9:05 .m. each morning in the Elementary School and 7:33 a.m. for students in the Jr./Sr. High School. We have a "breakfast in the classroom" (elementary only) where the breakfast is brought to your child. They also have the opportunity to grab something from the cafeteria and take it to the classroom.

The cafeteria menus are planned a month in advance and will be available at the beginning of the month in the District Newsletter, as well as being listed in your local penny saver.

Breakfast $1.50 (Elementary & Jr./Sr. High School) Lunch $2.25 (Elementary) $2.50 (Jr./Sr. High School)

REDUCED RATES (Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School) Breakfast, FREE or $0.25 Lunch, FREE or $0.25

* Please discuss making healthy choices with your child.

LUNCH TOUCH PAD AT THE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

Our school district has instituted a program in your child’s cafeteria developed by SL-Tech, our cafeteria

software provider. The program introduces a “Biometric touch pad” device that allows your child to access

his/her meal account by using a sensor that identifies the child by the touch of his/her finger. Students will

be able to enter their school ID number or swipe their school ID card or touch the pad. The cost of the

student’s lunch will be deducted from their prepaid lunch account.

We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to address any possible questions you may

have:

How are school meals accounted for right now?

Devices called the PAD, provided by SL-Tech to the school cafeteria, enable children to access their

meal account. A child either keys in his/her PIN or slides his/her school ID card through the device. If a

child forgets his/her ID card or PIN number, the lunchroom staff needs to look up the child’s ID, causing

delays in the lunch line.

What is the new device and what does it do?

The new device allows a child to access his/her meal account with the touch of his/her finger. When a

child places his/her finger on the touchpad scanner, the system creates a numerical template based on

the scan, checks it against templates in the database, and returns an ID match. The child no longer has

to worry about remembering his/her PIN or carrying his/her ID card.

Will my child be fingerprinted?

NO. Our system DOES NOT store fingerprints or images of the fingerprint. Our device has a touchpad

scanner that matches a scan to a child’s ID.

Is this system secure?

YES. The templates can only be used for identification in the school cafeteria. No information will be

shared outside of the school cafeteria. There is NO way to generate a fingerprint from your child’s

template.

What does the program consist of? How will my child be involved?

During first time use, your child will place his/her finger on the touchpad scanner twice to create a

template. During school meals, your child will place his/her finger on the scanner and it will be matched

to his/her template.

The normal school day’s activities will not be disrupted by this program. In addition, your child’s privacy

and security are of the utmost concern to our school district and SL-Tech. If you have any additional

questions, please refer them to the school cafeteria manager, who will forward them to our team.

Touchpad Scanner Opt-Out Form

The sensor scans a child’s finger and matches it to the child’s school ID. No additional information is

gained or stored. This information is kept secure and private.

However, if you would like to opt your child out of this program, please sign this sheet and return it to

school with your child.

Student Name: Grade:

School Name: Parent

Signature:

Reason for opt out (optional): Cafeteria Accounts

It is important to the function of the cafeteria that student accounts are properly funded. Please make every effort to keep a positive balance in your child’s account. Families will be notified in the event that a child’s account is negative in the amount of ($3.50) or more.

No student in need will be refused a lunch. Behavioral Expectations

While we appreciate that lunch is time for the students to socialize, it is still expected that they make good choices and display appropriate behavior. While in the cafeteria students will:

Elementary:

Remain in their seats with their class during lunch

Keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves

Have conversations at appropriate volume

Ask permission to leave their seats

Clean up after themselves

Classes will pick up any garbage from their assigned area before leaving the cafeteria. Jr./Sr. High School:

Lunches are served during 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th periods. All students are to remain in the cafeteria during their lunch period. All students are restricted from travel during lunches.

HALLWAY PASSPORTS/TRAVELING PROCEDURES (Jr./Sr. High)

Students must utilize the Hallway Passport for all student initiated travel. Students are restricted from traveling during lunch periods.

ALL students need a staff member’s signature and must sign out prior to traveling to that respective classroom. Students with Honors Passes must also sign out.

WHITE PASSES will be used for Staff-initiated travel.

A staff member may eliminate 2- 5 slots from a student’s Hallway Passport for inappropriate student actions.

Students in grades 9-12 who have achieved an average of 90 or above in each quarterly marking period will receive an Honors Stamp on their Hallway Passport. These students will have the privilege of unlimited travel,except during scheduled lunch periods, for the next marking period. If a student abuses the Honors privilege or becomes a discipline concern, it will be revoked.

Students who fail two or more subjects during a marking period will not be allowed student-initiated travel during study halls for the duration of the following marking period.

Students who receive an incomplete on their report card may not travel until their course obligation is met.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER (LMC) PROCEDURE (Jr./Sr. High School)

A limited number of students per study hall may visit the LMC per period on a white or blue pass.

Travel will not be permitted except for restroom emergencies.

All students must follow the computer usage policy and always sign on with their name/password.

Reference books may not be checked out; they are for LMC use only.

If a student has an overdue book, (s)he may not take out another until it is returned. Books overdue for more than one week will result in a discipline referral.

Inappropriate behavior or language will result in immediate return to study hall and could result in disciplinary action.

Students with 2 or more negative interims/failing grades are restricted from library travel unless a white pass is issued by one of the student’s academic teachers.

With a classroom pass, students may sign out graphing calculators for overnight use only.

TEXTBOOKS, LAPTOPS, iPADS AND OTHER SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students will be responsible for the textbooks, laptops, ipads and other school property assigned to them and will be required to reimburse for lost or damaged property.

Parents/guardians of students who deface, lose or damage any school property may be required to pay in full for the damaged property.

EXAM PROCEDURES

Students must take state assessments including Regents only on the date and session determined by the State Education Department.

Students with two or more exams scheduled at the same time will be placed in a special conflict room and remain under supervision until the release time indicated by the State Education Department.

Students must be present during all local mid-term and final exams. Any absence due to medical or an emergency situation must be accompanied by physician’s documentation or appropriate authority in a family emergency. If documentation meets administrative approval, accommodations for testing may be made.

Students must not bring electronic devices to any examination. If a student has an electronic device, he/she must relinquish it to the proctor before the exam begins. Confiscation of any electronic device from a student after the exam begins will result in a “0” on the exam.

Students must stay for the full three hours for block mid-terms, finals and Regents exams.

MILITARY RECRUITERS’ ACCESS In compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB); and the National Defense Authorization Act, and in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the School District shall comply with a request by a military recruiter for secondary students’ names, addresses and telephone listings, unless a parent has “opted out” of providing such info.

MISCELLANEOUS

Guests – For security reasons, students must not bring guests to school.

Overcoats – For security reasons, long or bulky overcoats must not be worn in school at any time during the school day.

Lockers – Lockers are the property of the district and are subject to inspection by school officials at anytime. Students are responsible for the condition of their lockers and may be charged for damage. Parents and students need to recognize that lockers are provided to keep school related materials only, and that a student should have no reasonable expectation of privacy for anything contained in lockers.

Bookbags – Bookbags are allowed at the Jr./Sr. High School to carry school supplies, provided that they are not overly large which may present a safety concern.Teachers reserve the right to have students keep bookbags in lockers during class. A student’s book bag, tote bag or purse may be inspected at any time by school officials.

Selling – Students may not sell any items not pre-approved as fundraising efforts of a bonafide school organization. Students should not sell any items on the bus, especially to elementary students.

Trespassing – Students are not permitted on school property unless they have a legitimate reason to be there.

Laser Pointers, lighters and pocket knives are all safety concerns and are not allowed on school property.

High School Dances – only students in grades 9-12 may attend.

Alchosensor (Breathalyzer) - During all Jr./Sr. High School dances and in specific circumstances where there is suspicion, school authorities, utilizing a breathalyzer device, may screen students for alcohol use.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT (Jr./Sr. High School) All students are encouraged to utilize these resources

After School Academic Program (ASAP) - This After School Academic Program is designed to help students with homework, assignments, tutoring, or extra help. All students are welcome to utilize this resource. Students placed on contracts will be assigned to ASAP.

Extra Curricular Intervention (ECIP) – This is a proactive academic eligibility program for our students involved in extra curricular activities. Students placed in ECIP must complete a student contract, communicate and cooperate with the ECIP coordinator to successfully complete their academic work and serve the required time to be released from the program. The criteria for being placed in ECIP are based on the student’s performance on the Interim Reports and Report Card marking periods. If a student is unsuccessful at these assessment bench mark periods, he/she will be placed in the ECIP program for

five weeks until the next Interim or Report Card grades are determined. The following are the criteria:

Failing one subject ECIP once a week for 5 weeks

Failing two subjects ECIP twice a week for 5 weeks

Failing three or more subjects ECIP 3 times a week for 5 weeks

Failure to attend ECIP:

One unexcused absence Warning

Two unexcused absences One week suspension from team

Three unexcused absences Two weeks suspension from team

More than 3 unexcused absences Pricipal/Athletic Director Mtg. ** Interscholastic contests are considered excused absences.

Structured Study Hall – Teachers will monitor student academic progress using “Homework Hotline” and “Grade Book Portal.”

Teachers - Teachers are willing to help students before, during, and after school by appointment. Students should not hesitate to make contact with their teachers for extra help.

Student Contracts - Students who fail two core subjects will be placed on a student contract. Contracts contain academic mandates including ASAP. Copies are sent to parents and teachers.

Peer Tutoring – This program is designed for students in need of academic support to receive one-on-one tutoring from a peer tutor. This program is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school during a designated portion of the school year.

CREDITS TOWARDS GRADUATION Holland students must successfully complete 24 units of credit including all state required courses in order to be eligible for graduation. Students must be enrolled for 7 credits in grades 9-11 and 6.5 credits for grade 12.

GRADING POLICY

ELEMENTARY: Grade Reporting

We now have Common Core aligned report cards. This shift is one tool used to ensure your child is getting all the skills needed to be successful. Updates on progress are provided at various times throughout the year. Four times each year you will receive a report on which the teacher will indicate the development and growth of your child. Interim Progress Reports and Quarter Report Cards will be available electronically via the parent portal. Paper reports will not be printed unless specifically requested in writing via the main office.

Grade Scale Grades will be reported in a Standards based format on Interim Reports and Quarter Report Cards. The scale is as follows:

Academics 4 – Excelling with NYS Common Core Standards 3. – Achieving NYS Common Core Standards 2 – Approaching NYS Common Core Standards 1 – Needs support with NYS Common Core Standards N/A – Not assessed at this time.

Behavior/Effort 4 – Exceeding expectations 3 – Meeting expectations 2 – Working towards expectations 1 – Not meeting expectations

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL:

Length of School Day: 8 Instructional Periods plus Lunch Advanced Placement Courses: U.S. History, World History, English Literature, Calculus, Studio in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science.

College Courses: Spanish 103/104 (Niagara University) ECC Chemistry, JCC Molecular Biology, JCC Accounting

Introduction to Solid Works – Erie Community College Rank: Students are ranked using all courses taken regardless if passed or

failed. If a course is dropped after the school deadline (ten weeks for a full year course, five weeks for half-year courses) a code of DRP/F will be used with a grade of 50. Rank is determined after 6 semesters and again at the end of the 7th semester in their senior year.

Grading: Final grades shown in final grade column are unweighted grades. Grades are weighted for cumulative averages on the following scale: AP – 1.10, Honors – 1.05.

Assessments (50%-70%) Classwork (15%-30%) Participation (10%-25%) Tests Labs Attendance Quizzes Homework Preparation Projects In-Class Assignments Effort Artwork Journals Ideas Skill Etc. Involvement Talent Etc. Etc.

ASSESSMENTS + CLASSWORK + PARTICIPATION = 100%

Interim Progress Reports and Quarterly Report Cards will be available electronically via the parent portal. Paper reports will not be printed unless specifically requested in writing via the main office.

Graduation Requirements

Advanced Regents Diploma Regents Diploma English 4 credits 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits 3 credits Science 3 credits 3 credits Health .5 credit .5 credit Physical Ed 2 credits 2 credits (.25 credit per semester) Art/Music 1 credit 1 credit *Second Language 3 credits 1 credit Electives 3.5 credits 5.5 credits

Total credits 24 Total credits 24

Students must pass the following regents exams to graduate with:

Regents Diploma- Global, US History, Integrated Algebra, English and one science regents (65 or higher on all 5 exams).

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation - students must pass the 5 exams listed above, plus a second science exam, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Foreign Language checkpoint B regional exam (65 or higher on all 9 exams).

Local Diploma– students with disabilities with an IEP or 504 Plan can have a low pass safety net (if stated on their IEP or 504 Plan), requires 55 or higher on math, science, ELA, Global and US History regents exams. A score of

65 or higher on one exam can compensate for a score lower than 55 on one other exam (excluding ELA and math). *Students who pursue a sequence of five or more credits in business, technology, home economics, art, music or a boces program, may substitute another sequence for the foreign language requirement. However, this choice may affect college admission later. (Some colleges require a language; others may waive the requirement for a student who has a language sequence in high school.)

Additional Diploma Credentials:

Regents with Honors– average score of 90 or higher on 5 required regents exams (1 math, 1 science, ELA, Global & US History). Regents with Advanced Designation with Honors- average score of 90 or higher on 8 required regents exams (3 math, 2 science, ELA, Global & US History and checkpoint B LOTE or 5 unit sequence in the Arts/CTE). Regents with Advanced Designation, Mastery in Math– Advanced designation requirements plus aver age score of 85 or higher on 3 math regents exams.

Regents with Advanced Designation, Mastery in Science– Advanced designation requirements plus average score of 85 or higher on 3 science regents exams. Credit Requirement: Students in grades 9-11 are required to take 7 credits per year. Seniors are required to take 6.5 credits per year.

CREDIT REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

Students must earn a minimum of 10 credits by the end of their sophomore year to be eligible to attend vocational programs at the Ormsby Center or Potter Road.

CLASSES AT ORMSBY/POTTER ROAD Students receive 4 credits/year for the technical programs at the vocational centers. English 12 is integrated into the two year technical programs. No extra credit is earned for Science, or Math that may be a part of that curriculum. Students must take Participation in Government, Economics, Science, and Math at the home school. Exceptions may be considered for students with special needs.

GRADE LEVEL DETERMINATION How many credits determine grade level? Sophomore- 4 credits (3 core) Core courses are English, Social Studies, Math and Science Junior- 10 credits (6 core) Senior- 19 credits (9 core)

DROP POLICY If students wish to drop a course they must obtain a form requesting a schedule change from their counselor. The student, the parent, the counselor, teacher and the principal fill out portions of the form. If the request is granted a drop notification will be sent to the teacher. Students are to remain in the class until the request form has been completed and approved and the student receives a new schedule showing the change has been made. When a semester course is dropped after 5 weeks, or a full year course is dropped after 10 weeks, a drop/fail will be recorded and a final grade of 50 will be earned for the course.

SCHEDULE CHANGES All course request changes should be made by July 15th prior to the start of the school year. Students must have teacher recommendation and parent permission to change course level, for example, from English Honors to English Regents.

ACCELERATED COURSES (Grade 7 & 8) 7th Grade students are eligible for acceleration in two courses upon a committee review; Enriched Math 7 and Accelerated Science 7. The selection process for students to enroll in these courses will include the following criteria:

90% overall average in specific subject (based upon first 3 quarters).

85% final grade in 5th grade ELA.

85% average in 6th grade ELA (based upon first 3 quarters).

Teacher recommendation.

Review of standardized test scores. Students who are enrolled in an accelerated course must maintain the following:

80% average in the accelerated course

A passing average in all other courses. An evaluation of all accelerated student’s progress will be continual. 8th Grade – Upon successful completion of either accelerated 7th grade course, students will be placed in the corresponding high school class during 8th grade. Students in Enriched Math 7 will then take Algebra 1 while students in Accelerated Science 7 will take Living Environment (and a state required lab). These courses may or may not be a mix of 9th grade students. At the end of 8th grade, students will be evaluated and placed in the appropriate class for the following year based upon the pre-requisites already in place. If students are successful in their accelerated program, they may be afforded the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework in their junior and senior years. Students MUST pass the final exam for credit towards a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma. In the case of Living Environment, students must also meet all laboratory requirements. Final grades will appear on the high school transcript. Therefore, a student may elect to repeat a course to his/her academic advantage.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LEVEL COURSES These are college level courses offered through the College Board. Students enrolled in these courses agree to take the Advanced Placement Examination in May and any local course final in June. College credits may be earned depending upon the results of these exams and the policy of the college. *Students will pay the test fee-approximately $93.00 (Fee waivers are available for students on the free/reduced lunch program.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS Students must take the final exam given for the course they are in, either Regents or local. Final course grade is determined on a 4/5 (course average) plus 1/5 (exam grade).

REPEATING A COURSE/EXAMINATION

Students who fail a course, e.g. Earth Science, may repeat the course in summer school or the following year. Students may retake a Regents exam to raise their final average. In some instances, a student may receive course credit, once the average is recalculated using the highest Regents exam score. The highest grade received is used for cumulative average and rank in class.

TESTING OUT POLICY Any student who has failed a Regents course is eligible to test out. Criteria for testing out: Student must be repeating a course which concludes with a Regents exam Student must take the Regents exam. The highest exam grade will be used for the final average. The final grade is determined as follows: 1st quarter-40%, 2nd quarter-40% and Regents exam-20%.

CUMULATIVE AVERAGE/RANK IN CLASS

The cumulative average is computed at the beginning of the senior year, then again at the end of the 2nd quarter. Both a weighted and unweighted average are reported on the transcript.

CLASS RANK The rank in class is established by placing students in descending order from the highest to the lowest based on the weighted cumulative average. A ranking for transcripts is determined at the beginning of the senior year and a final ranking is completed after the 2nd marking period. The rank at the end of 2nd quarter (senior year) is used for determining the valedictorian and salutatorian. Students are ranked using all courses taken regardless if passed or failed. When a course has been repeated to raise a grade, the higher grade will be used. If a course is dropped after the school deadline (ten weeks for a full year course, five weeks for half-year courses) a code of DRP/F will be used with a grade of 50.

WEIGHTING

The final grade given by the teacher in a course is the grade that the student actually receives. If a student receives an 85 in a class, that is the grade that will appear on the report card. (The course average will not be affected by the weighting). WEIGHTING WILL NOT DETERMINE WHETHER A STUDENT PASSES OR FAILS A COURSE. It is only the vertical average (quarterly and final overall average) that will be affected by the weighting. That is, the weighting will affect the quarterly, the final overall average, and the class rank.

For example, AP courses will be multiplied by a weight factor of 1.10

96 x 1.10 = 105.6 85 x 1.10 = 93.5

Honors courses will be multiplied by a weight factor of 1.05

96 x 1.05 = 100.8

85 x 1.05 = 89.25 HONOR ROLL

Honor Roll– average 85-89.9 High Honor Roll-average 90+

EARLY GRADUATION

Students may graduate at the end of the 6th or 7th semester if they have met all diploma requirements. This may be accomplished by taking additional courses during the school year or by attending summer school. Early graduates must be approved by the Board of Education one semester prior to the intended completion of graduation requirements. PROGRESS REPORTING TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled at the end of the first marking period. For your convenience the date is listed below.

Thursday, December 3rd, afternoon & evening

Report Cards will be posted to the Parent Portal four times during the school year: Friday, November 18th Friday, February 3rd Friday, April 21st Friday, June 30th

TENTATIVE TESTING DATES TO REMEMBER: Grades 3-8 ELA Assessment April 28-30, 2017 Grades 3-8 Math Assessment April 2-4, 2017 Grades 4&8 Science May 31 -June 2, 2017 & June 5, 2017

SENIOR PRIVILEGES (As adopted by the Board of Education)

SENIOR CERTIFICATION - Senior students who meet certain attendance and academic requirements

are certified or exempt from taking local final exams.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR CERTIFICATION – Senior certification will be extended to the

members of the senior class who meet these requirements.

Must be taking 6.5 credits of course work to meet graduation requirements

A senior cannot be certified unless he/she has completed English 10 and Global Studies II by the

beginning of his/her senior year.

Must be placed in a senior homeroom and on track to graduate.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR SENIOR CERTIFICATION -

Scholastic Requirements-To be certified and excused from local final examinations at the end of a course,

a senior must receive a passing course grade of 85% or higher.

-Seniors enrolled in a Regents course must take the Regents exam.

-Attendance Requirements - A senior’s yearly record must not show a total of more than 12

absences (6 per semester). This includes college and military visitations. Keep in mind that many colleges host summer and/or weekend open houses that should be visited advantageously.

-Any absence of less than 2 hours during the school day will only count as a half day against

certification.

-In case of prolonged illness, the days will be eliminated in counting provided a letter from a

doctor is presented within two weeks of the time he/she was absent.

-Out of School Suspension is an illegal absence and is counted against attendance

EARLY DISMISSAL/LATE ARRIVAL POLICIES –

Members of the senior class may be excused early from school or arrive late to school under these

conditions:

-The student is scheduled for sufficient credits to graduate. The student’s counselor must certify

this.

-The student must maintain passing grades and acceptable attendance in each subject. A failing

grade in any one subject will cancel this privilege until the next report card that indicates the

student is passing. Incompletes will be considered a failing grade until satisfied.

-Any student who accumulates 14 or more full or partial absences will lose Late Arrival/Early

Dismissal privileges for the rest of the year.

-Students must complete the necessary forms and be approved by the office.

-Students who have 1st period study halls may apply for late arrival. Students must check in at the

office before 2nd period class.

-Seniors should be aware of time responsibilities during modified schedules.

-Students who have 9th period study hall may apply for early dismissal. Students must sign out at

the office.

-Students with early dismissal must agree to not be on the school premises in the afternoon and are

not eligible for bus transportation.

-Any student who becomes a repetitive discipline problem will lose senior privileges.

-Seniors will forfeit Early Dismissal the day detention is scheduled to be served.

COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION – All students must meet or exceed State Education course

requirements plus the required 24 credits at Holland Central in order to be eligible for participation in the Holland

Commencement Ceremony held in June of each school year.

Holland Central Jr./Sr. High School Code of Conduct for Members of Extracurricular Activities and Athletics

Students and Parents/Guardians:

Participation in the extracurricular programs at Holland Central School is a privilege, which should elicit great

pride in both the student and his/her family. It is also an acceptance of responsibility, which requires an extra

commitment from those who wear our school colors and represent their organization, team, coaches, school and

community. Standards of behavior are necessarily high and a willingness to meet these standards is a

condition for being a member of one of our organizations/teams.

A. Application of the Code

This Code of Conduct will apply to each member of an extracurricular organization and/or student athlete for one

calendar year (including summer) from the date of his/her most recent signature and will be in effect at all times, in

all locations, including non-school activities. Violation of this Code will result in penalties, which are consistent

with those identified within the code as determined by the Athletic Director or Administrators. Each advisor/coach

also has the prerogative to establish and implement additional guidelines specific to his/her particular team.

All violations of this Code will be cumulative beginning with a student’s initial participation in an extracurricular

organization and/or athletic team.

B. Conditions for Participation in Extracurricular Activities or Athletic Teams

Student extracurricular members/athletes are expected to commit themselves to their organization or team,

attendance at school and at practices/contests for the duration of the season. When this commitment is not fulfilled,

the student’s membership and position on the team shall be reviewed by the advisor/coach with the student and a

recommendation of action will be made by the advisor/coach to the Athletic Director or Junior/Senior High School

Principal for review.

1. All student extracurricular members/athletes must adhere to the District Code of Conduct adopted by The

Holland Central School Board of Education.

2. In addition, during the school year or season if a student uses, possesses, sells or remains in the unauthorized

presence of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vapor cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or any recreational, illegal

or controlled substances, including performance-enhancing drugs, he/she will be penalized according to the

procedures noted in Section D “Penalties for Non-academic Violations.”

3. Student extracurricular members/athletes who are members of any extracurricular organizations/teams are

expected to be in school on time on a daily basis. Students participating in any athletic or extra-curricular events

must be in attendance for one-half (1/2) of the school day or the equivalent of four (4) full periods and have a

doctor’s note in order to participate in the activity. Student extracurricular members/athletes are expected to attend

all practices and contests unless excused by the coach/advisor. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the

coach/advisor, in advance, of any circumstances, which would prohibit attendance at a scheduled

activity/practice/event other than absence from school. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action ranging

from a verbal warning to dismissal from the team/organization dependent upon the nature and/or frequency of the

offense.

4. The extracurricular advisor/coach will establish rules for practice/game attendance and participation. All

members will be given a written copy of the rules, and the advisor/coach will review the rules with the team

members. All members are expected to comply with and abide by the rules established for their organization/team.

5. As a member of an organization or interscholastic team, it is expected that your top priority is to your

organization or team. Participation in non-school related activities or athletic teams in the same time or season of

participation is permissible as long as such participation does not conflict with fulfilling your responsibilities to the

organization or interscholastic team or violates team rules.

6. We highly recommend our students avoid inappropriate use of social media sites such as Facebook, Myspace,

YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest or any other such sites. Any identifiable image, photo, video or

posted on-line conversation (including phone/text messages) discovered which implicates a student will be

investigated.

C. Academic Eligibility

All students will have their academic progress monitored every five (5) weeks. If a student-athlete has

unsatisfactory marks, he/she will be placed in ECIP.

Extra-Curricular Intervention (ECIP)

This is a proactive eligibility program for our students involved in extra-curricular activities. Students placed in

ECIP must complete a student contract, communicate and cooperate with the ECIP coordinator to successfully

complete their academic work. Student will be required to serve a required amount of time before being released

from the program. The criteria for being placed in ECIP are based on eight (8) bench mark times at 5 week interim

and 4 report card marking periods.

Criteria:

Unsatisfactory 5 week interim in 1 subject ECIP once per week for 5 weeks

Unsatisfactory 5 week interim in 2 subject ECIP twice per week for 5 weeks

Unsatisfactory 5 week interim in 3 subjects ECIP 3 times per week for 5 weeks

1 Failing grade on a report card ECIP once per week for 5 weeks

2 Failing grades on a report card ECIP twice per week for 5 weeks

3 or more failing grades on a report card ECIP 3 times per week for 5 weeks 4th Quarter- 1 failing grade or Report Card ECIP once a week starting in Sept

4th Quarter- 2 failing grades or Report Card ECIP twice per week starting in Sept

4th Quarter- 3 failing grades or Report Card ECIP 3 times per week starting in Sept

ECIP Attendance Policy:

1 Unexcused absence Warning

2 Unexcused absences 1 week suspension from all activity

3 Unexcused absences 2 week suspension from all activity More than 3 unexcused absences Principal/Athletic Director hearing

D. Penalties for Non-academic Violations

Penalties resulting from a violation of the Code will be imposed by the Junior/Senior High School Principal.

Depending on the violation, students will have the option of participating in a cessation program or receive

professional assistance. If the student is given this option, he/she will be allowed to participate in all practices

and games, permitting they meet the requirements of such program. Once enrolled, the student must prove

attendance in the program to be eligible for games and the student must complete the program in its entirety. If a

student does not complete the entire program offered, any penalty will be enforced for the following sports season.

In order to determine appropriate penalties, the Principal shall be guided as follows:

First Offense (Athletics)

1. Effective on the date when penalties under the code are imposed, the athlete will be placed on probation for one

school year. During the period of probation, the athlete will be expected to practice with the team (unless directed

otherwise by the coach), but will not be allowed to participate in 25% of the team’s scheduled competitions

according to the eligibility chart. For example, a player on a team with a 16-game schedule found guilty of smoking

would be expected to practice with the team, but would not be permitted to participate in the first four scheduled

contests. Students will be expected to attend scheduled competitions and sit with their team. Scrimmages are not

considered scheduled contests.

2. Penalties, which cannot be served during the sport season in which they are imposed, will be carried over for

completion in the next sports season in which the athlete participates in and competes. The penalty assigned will be

adjusted proportionately based on the number of regular season scheduled contests in the subsequent season. Second

Offense (Athletics)

If a second offense occurs during the probationary period, the athlete shall be removed from participation in all

interscholastic athletics for one calendar year beginning on the date the penalty for the second offense is

imposed.

It should be noted, notwithstanding the above chart of penalties, that the facts of an incident may warrant

immediate removal from the team if the Athletic Director and the administration believe that the offense

committed by the athlete warrants such action.

First Offense (Musical, Clubs and Organizations)

1. Effective on the date when penalties under the code are imposed, the student will be placed on probation for

one calendar year.

2. During the period of probation, the student will be denied the privilege to participate in all performances or

activities of the organization for twenty (20) school days.

Second Offense (Musical, Clubs and Organizations)

1. If a second offense occurs during the probationary period, the student shall be removed from participation in all

extracurricular activities for one calendar year beginning on the date the penalty for the second offense is imposed. E. Self/Parental Referral

Students and parents may employ a self-referral procedure, allowing the student an avenue to seek guidance,

counseling and/or treatment. Holland Central School will maintain a current list of treatment and evaluation

providers, which will be available to students and parents who choose to seek our assistance, as well as to any

student who violates our Code of Conduct for Members of Extracurricular Activities and Athletics. The cost of

assessment and or treatment is the sole responsibility of the student, parent/guardian.

F. Due Process

Prior to the imposition of any penalty under the Code, the Athletic Director and/or Principal will notify the student

extracurricular member/athlete of the nature of the infraction and the athlete will be given an opportunity to explain

his/ her side of the issue.

G. Appeal Procedure

The extracurricular member/athlete and/or parent/guardian has the right to appeal penalties to the Junior/Senior

High School Principal. Appeals must be made in writing within three (3) days of assignment of a penalty for a

violation of the code.

1. The Junior/Senior High School Principal, Athletic Director and Coach (or Jr./Sr. High School Principal and Advisor) will meet within forty-eight (48) hours upon receipt of a written notice to appeal a penalty unless these

individuals are unavailable. In such a circumstance the meeting will convene as soon as these individuals may be assembled.

2. In most cases, the student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified within forty-eight (48) hours of

receipt of the written appeal.

3. Upon review of the appeal, the Junior/Senior High School Principal, Athletic Director and Coach (or Jr./Sr. High

School Principal and Advisor) will render a decision. The Junior/Senior High School Principal will notify parents

of the decision in writing.

4. If the accuser or the accused is dissatisfied with the principal’s decision following the hearing, he/she may appeal

the decision in writing to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) days of the principal’s decision. The

Superintendent’s ruling on the appeal will be given within five (5) school days of the submission of the appeal. The

student will be allowed to participate in athletics and/or extracurricular activities while the appeal process is taking

place.

H. Distribution of Policy

The advisor/coach will review this policy with all potential participants prior to the first official tryout session.

During the tryout period, all participants are subject to all school and athletic policies and conditions under this

code.

All student extracurricular members/athletes and parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to sign and return the

acknowledgement portion of the code to their respective advisor/coach. The signed acknowledgement will be kept

on file by the Athletic Director/Advisor and is in effect for any sport/extracurricular activity in which a student

participates in a calendar year. No student will be allowed to participate in any team/organization activities

until the signed acknowledgement is returned to the coach/advisor.

I. Parent/Spectator Code of Behavior/Ethics

1. Please keep cheering positive.

2. There should be no profanity or degrading language or gestures. 3. Avoid actions that could offend visiting teams, officials, coaches, or individual players.

4. Learn the rules of the game to be a better-informed spectator.

5. Appreciate good play by both teams.

6. Accept the judgment of coaches and officials. 7. Allow 24 hours after a game before approaching a coach about game situations/playing time.

J. Selective Classification It is the intent of the Holland School District to be involved in the Selective Classification program. It is our belief

that the implementation of this program is to select those students who show readiness for interscholastic

competition. It will be the discretion of the coaches and athletic director with approval of the parents to determine

whether a student will be tested and placed at a different level. This will be done following the proper selective

classification guidelines put forth by the NYSPHSAA.

K. Transportation Transportation is provided by school bus as follows for all interscholastic sports.

1) From high school to middle school for after school practice. 2) To all away contests

To go to the middle school for practice students are encouraged to ride the bus. Self-transportation will only be

allowed if they have personal vehicles and have a valid parking permit with the high school. No student shall bring

other students to the middle school for practice.

For all away contests, students must ride the school bus. After away contests, parents may sign for their child out

with the coach. Any student that wishes to ride with a teammates parents, must have a note signed by the Principal

or Athletic Director.

I have read and understand the preceding rules and disciplinary actions concerning athletic and

extracurricular participation at Holland Central Schools. Therefore, my son/daughter

permission to participate in school athletics and/or extracurricular activities.

has my

Date Student Signature

Parent Signature

Home Address:

Telephone:

FOR ATHLETICS ONLY The district will host MANDATORY meetings for student athletes and their parents to attend prior to the start of

the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. These dates will be listed on the school calendar and on the school’s

website: www.holland.wnyric.org. Various district athletic policies including our concussion management policy

and procedures will be discussed. If a student participates in more than one sport, it is only necessary to attend one

meeting per year. No student will be allowed to participate in athletics until he/she and his/her parent(s) have

attended the mandatory meeting.

Holland Central School carries an excess injuries coverage program of athletic insurance. This pays doctor bills, x-

rays and miscellaneous bills up to certain limitations. In case of injury requiring a doctor’s care, all bills must be

submitted to your family health insurance first. If there is a balance due, copies of payments and balance due may be

submitted to the school’s business office. The school athletic insurance is a scheduled policy with payments made

according to their schedule. All claims over the limitations are the responsibility of the parent.

I have read and understand the risk of injury and insurance policy information concerning athletic

participation at Holland Central School. My son/daughter has my permission to play sports. I understand that interscholastic athletic participation carries the risk of injury – including severe injuries

such as fractures, brain injuries, paralysis or even death.

Date Student Signature

Parent Signature Home Address:

Telephone:

STUDENT USE OF COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION RESOURCES (ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY)

The Board of Education will provide access to various computerized information resources through the

District's computer system ("DCS" hereafter) consisting of software, hardware, computer networks and electronic communications systems. This may include access to electronic mail, so-called "on-line services" and the "Internet." It may include the opportunity for some students to have independent access to the DCS from their home or other remote locations. All use of the DCS, including independent use off school premises, shall be subject to this policy and accompanying regulations. Further, all such use must be in support of education and/or research and consistent with the goals and purposes of the School District. Access to Inappropriate Content/Material and Use of Personal Technology or Electronic Devices

This policy is intended to establish general guidelines for the acceptable student use of the DCS and also to give students and parents/guardians notice that student use of the DCS will provide student access to external computer networks not controlled by the School District. The District cannot screen or review all of the available content or materials on these external computer networks. Thus some of the available content or materials on these external networks may be deemed unsuitable for student use or access by parents/guardians.

Despite the existence of District policy, regulations and guidelines, it is virtually impossible to completely prevent access to content or material that may be considered inappropriate for students. Students may have the ability to access such content or material from their home, other locations off school premises and/or with a student's own personal technology or electronic device on school grounds or at school events. Parents and guardians must be willing to establish boundaries and standards for the appropriate and acceptable use of technology and communicate these boundaries and standards to their children. The appropriate/acceptable use standards outlined in this policy apply to student use of technology via the DCS or any other electronic media or communications, including by means of a student's own personal technology or electronic device on school grounds or at school events.

Standards of Acceptable Use Generally, the same standards of acceptable student conduct which apply to any school activity shall

apply to use of the DCS. This policy does not attempt to articulate all required and/or acceptable uses of the DCS; nor is it the intention of this policy to define all inappropriate usage. Administrative regulations will further define general guidelines of appropriate student conduct and use as well as proscribed behavior.

District students shall also adhere to the laws, policies and rules governing computers including, but not limited to, copyright laws, rights of software publishers, license agreements, and student rights of privacy created by federal and state law.

Students who engage in unacceptable use may lose access to the DCS in accordance with applicable due process procedures, and may be subject to further discipline under the District's school conduct and discipline policy and the District Code of Conduct. The District reserves the right to pursue legal action against a student who willfully, maliciously or unlawfully damages or destroys property of the District. Further, the District may bring suit in civil court against the parents/guardians of any student who willfully, maliciously or unlawfully damages or destroys District property pursuant to General Obligations Law Section 3-112.

Student data files and other electronic storage areas will be treated like school lockers. This means that such areas shall be considered to be School District property subject to control and inspection. The Computer Coordinator may access all such files and communications without prior notice to ensure system integrity and that users are complying with the requirements of this policy and accompanying regulations. Students should NOT expect that information stored on the DCS will be private.

Notification The District's Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations will be disseminated to parents and students

in order to provide notice of the school's requirements, expectations, and students' obligations when accessing the DCS.

Regulations will be established as necessary to implement the terms of this policy.

INTERNET SAFETY/INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING POLICY

In compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the District has adopted and will enforce this Internet safety policy that ensures the use of technology protection measures (i.e., filtering or blocking of access to certain material on the Internet) on all District computers with Internet access. Such technology protection measures apply to Internet access by both adults and minors with regard to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or, with respect to the use of computers by minors, considered harmful to such students. The District will provide for the education of students regarding appropriate online behavior including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and regarding cyberbullying awareness and response. Further, appropriate monitoring of online activities of minors, as determined by the building/program supervisor, will also be enforced to ensure the safety of students when accessing the Internet.

Further, the Board of Education's decision to utilize technology protection measures and other safety procedures for staff and students when accessing the Internet fosters the educational mission of the schools including the selection of appropriate teaching/instructional materials and activities to enhance the schools' programs; and to help ensure the safety of personnel and students while online.

However, no filtering technology can guarantee that staff and students will be prevented from accessing all inappropriate locations. Proper safety procedures, as deemed appropriate by the applicable administrator/program supervisor, will be provided to ensure compliance with the CIPA.

In addition to the use of technology protection measures, the monitoring of online activities and access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web may include, but shall not be limited to, the following guidelines:

a) Ensuring the presence of a teacher and/or other appropriate District personnel when students

are accessing the Internet including, but not limited to, the supervision of minors when using

electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of direct electronic

communications. As determined by the appropriate building administrator, the use of email,

chat rooms, as well as social networking websites, may be blocked as deemed necessary to

ensure the safety of such students.

b) Monitoring logs of access in order to keep track of the web sites visited by students as a

measure to restrict access to materials harmful to minors;

c) In compliance with this Internet Safety Policy as well as the District's Acceptable Use Policy,

unauthorized access (including so-called "hacking") and other unlawful activities by minors

are prohibited by the District; and student violations of such policies may result in disciplinary

action; and

d) Appropriate supervision and notification to minors regarding the prohibition as to

unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification information

regarding such students.

The determination of what is "inappropriate" for minors shall be determined by the District and/or

designated school official(s). It is acknowledged that the determination of such "inappropriate" material

may vary depending upon the circumstances of the situation and the age of the students involved in online

research.

The terms "minor," "child pornography," "harmful to minors," "obscene," "technology protection

measure," "sexual act," and "sexual contact" will be as defined in accordance with CIPA and other

applicable laws/regulations as may be appropriate and implemented pursuant to the District's educational

mission.

The School District shall provide certification, pursuant to the requirements of CIPA, to document

the District's adoption and enforcement of its Internet Safety Policy, including the operation and

enforcement of technology protection measures (i.e., blocking/filtering of access to certain material on the

Internet) for all School District computers with Internet access.

Internet Safety Instruction

In accordance with New York State Education Law, the School District may provide, to students in

grades K through 12, instruction designed to promote the proper and safe use of the Internet. The

Commissioner shall provide technical assistance to assist in the development of curricula for such course

of study which shall be age appropriate and developed according to the needs and abilities of students at

successive grade levels in order to provide awareness, skills, information and support to aid in the safe

usage of the Internet.

Under the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, students will also be educated on appropriate

interactions with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, as well as

cyberbullying awareness and response.

Access to Inappropriate Content/Material and Use of Personal Technology or Electronic Devices

Despite the existence of District policy, regulations and guidelines, it is virtually impossible to

completely prevent access to content or material that may be considered inappropriate for students.

Students may have the ability to access such content or material from their home, other locations off

school premises and/or with a student's own personal technology or electronic device on school grounds

or at school events.

The District is not responsible for inappropriate content or material accessed via a student's own

personal technology or electronic device or via an unfiltered Internet connection received through a

student's own personal technology or electronic device.

Notification/Authorization

The District's Acceptable Use Policy and accompanying Regulations will be disseminated to parents

and students in order to provide notice of the school's requirements, expectations, and student's

obligations when accessing the Internet.

The District has provided reasonable public notice and has held at least one (1) public hearing or meeting to address the proposed Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy prior to Board adoption. Additional public notice and a hearing or meeting is not necessary when amendments are made to the Internet Safety Policy in the future.

The District's Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy must be made available to the FCC

upon request. Furthermore, appropriate actions will be taken to ensure the ready availability to the public

of this policy as well as any other District policies relating to the use of technology.

The Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy is required to be retained by the school for at

least five (5) years after the funding year in which the policy was relied upon to obtain E-rate funding.

47 United States Code (USC) Sections 254(h) and 254(l)

47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 54

Education Law Section 814

NOTE: Refer also to Policy #7315 -- Student Use of Computerized Information Resources

(Acceptable Use Policy)

District Code of Conduct on School Proper

INTERNET SAFETY/INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING GUIDELINES

Internet access on the District's computer system is provided for staff and students as a means to

enhance the educational mission and instructional programs of the School System, to further District goals

and objectives, and to conduct research and communicate with others. In accordance with such

educational mission and the instructional goals and objectives of the District, technology protection

measures (i.e., filtering or blocking of access to certain material on the Internet) will be utilized on all

District computers with Internet access to ensure the integrity of educational services and to address

safety concerns regarding the online activities of minors. In accordance with The Children's Internet

Protection Act (CIPA), the term "minor" shall mean any individual who has not attained the age of

seventeen (17) years.

Consequently, the District, unless an authorized "override" (i.e., disabling of the blocking or filtering

measure) is permitted as enumerated below, will block or filter Internet access for both minors and

adults to visual depictions that are:

1) Obscene (as defined pursuant to CIPA and other applicable laws/regulations as may be

appropriate);

2) Child pornography (as defined pursuant to CIPA and other applicable laws/regulations as may

be appropriate);

3) For computers used by minors with Internet access, are harmful to minors. The term "harmful

to minors" is defined, pursuant to CIPA, as any picture, image, graphic image file, or other

visual depiction that:

a. Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex,

or excretion;

b. Depicts, describes or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is

suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or

simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and

c. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.

In addition, the District will monitor, as deemed appropriate by the applicable building/program

administrator and/or classroom teacher, access by minors to "inappropriate matter" on the Internet and

World Wide Web. Per CIPA, the District is authorized to filter or block Internet access to other material

determined to be inappropriate for minors. The determination of what is "inappropriate" for

minors shall be made in accordance with District guidelines and, as appropriate, on a case-by-case

determination depending upon the factors such as the age of the student, the material involved, and the

educational purpose/research for which such material is utilized.

However, no filtering or blocking technology has a one hundred percent (100%) guarantee that all

sites accessed by staff and students are immediately filtered in compliance with law and District

procedures. Consequently, if District personnel and/or students find an accessed site that is questionable,

the procedure is to contact the appropriate supervisor/teacher who will notify the

Superintendent/designee. The Superintendent/designee will contact, as appropriate, the service/ software

provider and/or the District Technology Coordinator.

*However, under certain specified circumstances, the blocking or filtering technology measure(s)

may be disabled for adults engaged in bona fide research or other lawful purposes. The power to disable

can only be exercised by an administrator, supervisor or other person authorized by the School District.

The District is not responsible for any inappropriate content or material which may be accessed via a

staff member's or a student's own personal technology or electronic device or via an unfiltered Internet

connection received through a staff member's or a student's own personal technology or electronic device.

Further, in order to help ensure the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat

rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications, appropriate supervision

will be provided by a classroom teacher and/or other appropriate District personnel; and notification will

be given to minors regarding the prohibition as to unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of

personal identification information regarding such students. Students will also be informed regarding

unauthorized access to District computers and the Internet, including so-called "hacking," and other

unlawful activities by minors online.

Parental and/or student consent, as may be applicable, shall be required prior to authorization for

student use of District computers as a means to help ensure awareness/compliance with District rules and

standards of acceptable behavior.

In accordance with New York State Education Law, the School District may provide, to students in

grades kindergarten through twelve (12), instruction designed to promote the proper and safe use of the

Internet. Schools must instruct students in appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other

individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, as well as providing education on

cyberbullying awareness and response. The Commissioner shall provide technical assistance to assist in

the development of curricula for such course of study which shall be age appropriate and developed

according to the needs and abilities of students at successive grade levels in order to provide awareness,

skills, information and support to aid in the safe usage of the Internet.

In furtherance of the District's educational mission to enact safety measures to protect students when

online, the District has adopted and will enforce its Internet Safety Policy that includes the operation of

technology protection measure(s) with respect to any of its computers with Internet access as mandated by

CIPA and also in accordance with the District's Acceptable Use Policies and Regulations. The District

shall enforce the operation of such technology protection measure(s) during any use of District computers

in accordance with CIPA and applicable Board policies and building procedures.

Furthermore, in accordance with law, the District Technology Coordinator may access all staff and

student files, email, and electronic storage areas to ensure system integrity and that users are complying

with the requirements of CIPA and District policy and procedures. Additionally, dissemination and/or

publication of the District's Acceptable Use Policy and Regulation will be utilized as one means to further

ensure the implementation of safety measures and appropriate notification to staff and students as to

acceptable, as well as prohibited, conduct when using District computers or accessing the Internet on such

computers. The standards of acceptable use as well as prohibited conduct by staff and students when

accessing District computers and the Internet, as outlined in the District's technology policies, are not

intended to be all-inclusive. Staff and students who commit an act of misconduct which is not specifically

addressed in District policy and/or regulation may also be subject to disciplinary action in accordance

with law, the District Code of Conduct, and/or the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Legal

action may also be initiated as deemed necessary by the Superintendent/designee.

Alma Mater

Our school has always favored

That rich and glossy hue

Which with Gold in combination

Is beautiful and true

They are always floating gaily

And never out of sight

While in Unison we’re singing

Long live our banners bright.

We recall athletic victories

Of many a day before

How we captured prize and trophy

But still we wish for more.

But we’re sure that we’ll not falter

As our banners we unfold

Just because we’re marching onward

“Neath the purple and the gold.