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Kennedale Junior High Student Procedural Manual

2017-2018

Kennedale Junior High School P.O. Box 489

Kennedale, Texas 76060 www.kennedaleisd.net

Main: (817) 563-8200 Attendance: (817) 563-8213 Fax: (817) 483-3655

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Kennedale Independent School District Board of Trustees:

John Hunt, President

Joe Taylor, Vice President Leslie Carruthers, Secretary

Shawn Ham, Member John Clark, Member

Jack Dalrymple, Member

Superintendent of Schools: Gary W. Dugger 817-563-8000

Kennedale Junior High School Administration 817-583-8200

Principal

Bel Williams

Assistant Principal Michael Pope

School Counselor

Kristin Brecheen Regular Kennedale School Board Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Kennedale High School, 901 Wildcat Way, Kennedale, Texas 76060. Notices of meetings and agenda items are posted at the Kennedale Administration Building, 100 Kennedale Parkway, Kennedale, TX 76060 and are sent to Fort Worth Star Telegram. The Kennedale ISD Website address is www.kennedaleisd.net. Contents

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KISD Administrative Contact Information………………………………………………2 2017-2018 School Calendar….…..…………………………………………………… . 5 KJHS Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………………… .. 6 Campus Motto and Mission Statement ……………………………………………….. 7 School Colors and Song……………..…………………………………………………. 7 Citizenship and School Spirit……………………………………………………........... 8-9 General Information

Admission Regulations………………………………………………………… 10 Attendance……………………………………………………………………… 11-13

Arrival at School …………………………………………………………….….. 13 Assemblies ……………………………………………………………………… 13 Automobiles/Motorcycles/Skateboards…………………………………….… 13 Book Bags, Backpacks, Purses, and Chromebook Carriers.………………. 13

Bullying…………………………………………………………………………… 14-15 Change of Address, Telephone, or E-mail Address.………………….…… 15 Cheating/Plagiarism……………………………………………………….……..15 Classroom Management Plan ………………………………………….………15-16

Chromebooks………………….………………………………………….…….. 16-18 Damaged Property……………………………………………………………… 19 Detainment by Teacher ……………………………………………………...... 19 Detention, Sparkle Duty, In School Suspension ……………………………. 19-20

“Dress For Success”, Standard Dress for Grades 5-12.…………………… 20 Discipline Procedures for Dress Code Violations…………………………… 21 Early Dismissal………………………………………………………………..…. 23

Extracurricular Activity Participation…………………………………..………..22-23 Extracurricular Activity Attendance……………………………………………..23 Fighting/Mutual Combat……………………………………………………....... 23 Emergency Drills………………………………………………………………… 24 Grading & Citizenship Systems….………………………...............................24-25 Hall Passes………..………………………………………………………………25 Health Policies ……………………………………………………………………26-27 High School Credit Classes………………………………………………….... 28 Homework, Make Up Work, Late Work & Retakes………………..………… 28-30

Honor Roll Policy ………………………………………………………..……… 30 Identification Badges…………………………………………………………… 30

Internet Policy……………………………………………………………………. 31 Library…………. ………………………………………………………………… 31

Lockers ……………………………………………………………………………31 Lost and Found …………………………………………………………………. 31 Miscellaneous Prohibited Items ………………………………………………. 32

Off-Campus Suspension……………………………………………………….. 33 Off- Limits Areas …………………………………………………………………33 Physical Education …………………………………………………….……….. 33 Posters …………………………………………………………………………… 33 Promotion ………………………………………………………………….……. 34 Report Cards, Progress Reports & Parent Portal….. ………………………...34-35 Restrooms………………………………………………………………….…….. 35 Schedule Changes ………………………………………………………….….. 35

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Scheduling Special Activities………………………………………………… 35 School Bus Regulations and Policies ……………………………..……… 36 School Dances………..…………………………………………..…….……… 36

School Breakfast, Lunch & Other Food Items……………………………….. 37 School Sponsored Trips…………………………………………….………….. 37 Six Flags Trip……………………………………………………………………..38 Student Enterprises……………………………………………….……………..38 Student Success Initiative (SSI)……………………………………………….. 38-39 Tardies…………………………………………………………………………… 40

Telephones/Cell Phones……………………………………………………….. 41 Textbooks……………………………………………………………………… 41 Tutorial Services………………………………………………………………… 41 Withdrawals……………………………………………………………………… 41 Universal Signal…………………………………………………………………..41 Visitors……………………………………………………………………………. 42 Appendices: Appendix A: KISD Student Dress Code, Grades 5-12

Appendix B: KISD Grading Guidelines Appendix C: KJHS Special Absence Request Form Appendix D: KJHS Wildcat Chromebook Oath

Kennedale Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education or providing access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended: Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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KENNEDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 Bell Schedule

Lunch A Lunch B Lunch C

1st Period 8:15-9:05

1st Period 8:15-9:05

1st Period 8:15-9:05

Enrichment 9:09-9:44

Enrichment 9:09-9:44

Enrichment 9:09-9:44

2nd Period 9:48-10:38

2nd Period 9:48-10:38

2nd Period 9:48-10:38

3rd Period 10:42-11:32

3rd Period 10:42-11:32

3rd Period 10:40-11:32

Lunch 11:37-12:07

4th Period 11:37-12:27

4th Period 11:37-12:27

4th Period 12:12-1:02

Lunch 12:32-1:02

5th Period 12:32-1:22

5th Period 1:07-1:57

5th Period 1:07-1:57

Lunch 1:27-1:57

6th Period 2:01-2:51

6th Period 2:01-2:51

6th Period 2:01-2:51

7th Period 2:55-3:45

7th Period 2:55-3:45

7th Period 2:55-3:45

Kennedale Junior High School Phone: 817-563-8200 930 Corry A Edwards Dr. Fax: 817-483-3655 Kennedale, Texas 76060

Principal: Mr. Michael Cagle Asst. Principal: Ms. Julia Stephen Counselor: Mrs. Dawn Ramirez

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Campus Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a quality education, using a challenging curriculum, in a secure, positive environment and to impress upon each student his/her responsibility for decisions and actions and commitment to excellence; to demonstrate the importance of quality education and its relevancy to lifelong success in a democratic society; and to develop an educational system based upon the holistic needs of all students.

School Colors

Green and White

Mascot

Wildcats

School Song

To Alma Mater Kennedale We sing our praise to thee,

To the Green and White of Kennedale, We pledge our loyalty.

We stand united comrades true Through all eternity.

To the power of Her might, all hail Alma Mater Kennedale.

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CITIZENSHIP

Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Pledge to the Texas Flag Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to thee, TEXAS, one state under God, one and indivisible.

The American Creed I believe in the United States of America, a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and defend it against all enemies, for I am an American.

Code of Citizenship

Every student is expected at all times to recognize constituted authority, to conform to the ordinary rules of good conduct, to be truthful, to respect the rights of others, to protect private and public property, and to make the best of his time toward an education.

The Flag

The flag of the United States is raised at the beginning of each school day. It is symbolic of the events that have made this nation what it is and should remind us of our obligations to our nation. At appropriate times, students will be given the opportunity to pledge the Flag. Students who have religious beliefs that are in conflict with the pledge may wish to abstain from pledging. The flag may be lowered to half-mast on appropriate occasions.

School Spirit We cannot see or touch school spirit. We hardly know how to define it ... yet it is one of the most powerful forces in our school. It is something that can be felt and sensed. It is the pride in our school and the feeling you have that no other school can top ours. It is made up of the students, the faculty, and parents. Without school spirit, the school would have little meaning for you. You can show school spirit in many ways: you can participate in all school activities, honor and cherish the traditions and ideals passed down to you by former students and do those things which will bring honor to your school. School Spirit is...

• The real affections we have for our school. • Determination to put honest effort into our school year. • The courtesy and consideration we show to our classmates, our teachers, and our

visitors. • The students in the halls, on the campus, and around the community as they proudly

support to every worthy cause of the school, protect its good name and do everything possible to add to the good reputation of Kennedale Junior High School.

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• Our fighting Wildcats, fighting hard to win. • The thrill of our victories and the acceptance of honorable defeats. • Special activities such as Band and Choir that take pride in representing our school.

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General Information

In accordance with TEC 21.03 1, every child who lives within the boundaries of the District and resides with his/her legal parent(s) or legal guardian, or the person having legal control of him/her or by order of the court shall be permitted to attend the Kennedale Independent School District. In order for a person under the age of 18 years to establish a residence for the purpose of attending the Kennedale Independent School District separate and apart from his/her legal parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal control of student under an order of a court, it must be established that his/her presence in the district is not for the primary purpose of participating in extracurricular activities. Proof of Residency shall be required for all students enrolling in the Kennedale Independent School District. The following information shall be required at the time the student is enrolled. 1. At least one paid electricity, or gas receipt from the address* on the enrollment card/must be current within past two months.

-or- 2. A canceled check for rent or house payment from the address* on the enrollment card/must be current within past two months. -or- 3. A signed lease agreement. * If the address is a post office box number or a route number, A PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS SHALL BE REQUIRED. In the event of a change of address, it shall be the responsibility of the parent, guardian, or person having legal control to inform the school where the child is in attendance. Please notify the school as soon as possible when an address or phone number change has occurred.

ADMISSION REGULATIONS

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Compulsory Attendance In order to receive credit or final grade for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days the class is offered regardless of whether the student’s absences are excused or unexcused. The Texas Education Code contains a section on compulsory attendance law.

1. The law requires that children ages 6 – 18 attend school every day it is in session. (§25.085) 2. A student may not be given credit for a subject unless they have attended 90% of the

classes for that year. (§25.092)

3. If a student is absent without excuse for three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period, the school must send a letter to the parents indicating that the student will be subject to truancy prevention measures (§25.0915). A parent conference will be requested by the school.

4. If a student is absent without excuse for ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, the school may file criminal truancy charges on the parent for contributing to non-attendance (TEC §§25.093, 25.0951, 25.0952). The student may face civil truancy consequences. (Family Code §§65.003, 65.004)

KISD Attendance Procedures

1. Upon any student absence, an automated phone call and an email will go to the parent/guardian the same day.

2. Upon the student’s return, he or she will need to provide a note of excuse for any absence

to the school’s attendance clerk. (See handbook for a list of approved absences.)

3. Upon the third unexcused absence in a four week period or the fifth total unexcused absence, an attendance concern letter will mailed to the parent at the home address on record with the school, a campus administrator will request to conference with the parent and/or student. Truancy Prevention Measures will be determined and implemented.

4. Upon the fifth total unexcused absence the parent/guardian will be required to attend a

conference with campus administration to further discuss truancy prevention. The parent and student will sign a Student Attendance Contract.

5. Following the required conference, the parent/guardian and student will meet with the

campus administration and any relevant staff to refine the Truancy Prevention Measures being implemented.

ATTENDANCE

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6. If a student accrues ten unexcused absences in a six-month period a truancy referral will be sent to the appropriate authority, unless the student is eligible for one of the exceptions under the law.

Excused Absences For the purposes of determining if an absence is excused or unexcused, the following circumstances shall be considered excused:

1. Illness of the child. 2. Illness or death in the family of the child. 3. Quarantine of the child and family. 4. An absence approved by a principal and Superintendent or designee.

Absences for which the student has shown extenuating circumstances and completed routine make-up work shall be considered days of attendance for computing the required percentage of days of attendance. Please see the “Request for Extended Absences Form” at the back of the handbook for all absences other than illness or family emergency situations. Reason for Absence A student absent from school shall provide a note that describes the reason for absence. The note shall be dated and signed by the student’s parent or guardian. If the student is 18 or older or has been declared by court to be an emancipated minor, the student may sign in place of the parent or guardian. Parents are encouraged to use the KISD Attendance Note, which is available in Spanish, for student absences. To access the KISD Attendance Note, please click on the following link or find it at www.kennedaleisd.net : KISD Attendance Note Documentation of Absences Parents must document reasons for an absence for the absence to be considered excused. Parent or guardian shall provide written notice of why an absence occurred within five (5) school days of the absence, unless there are extenuating circumstances. All decisions related to attendance notes and extenuating circumstances are determined by the campus Principal. Personal Illness A student absent for more than 5 consecutive days because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s extended absence from school. Otherwise, the student’s absence may be considered unexcused and, if so, would be considered to be in violation of compulsory attendance laws. If the student has established a questionable pattern of absences, the attendance committee may require a physician’s or clinic’s statement of illness after a single day’s absence as a condition of classifying the absence as one for which there are extenuating circumstances [See policy FEC (LOCAL)]. ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

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If conditions are such that it is necessary for you to arrive early to school, go directly to the cafeteria and remain there until the bell rings for class to begin, or until a person in authority directs you to another area on campus. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Breakfast begins at 7:40 AM. Once a student arrives on campus, he/she may not leave campus without properly checking out through the office. Students that arrive over 10 minutes late should have a parent or guardian sign them in through the front office.

Assembly programs may occur during the school year. Students are required to attend all free school assemblies unless they interfere with the student's established religious beliefs. Junior high students are prohibited from driving automobiles, motorcycles or riding skateboards to or from school or school activities. Skateboards are not allowed on campus. In past years, students at KJHS were not allowed to bring bags or back packs into classrooms; however, our students will be issued Chromebooks in 2016-17 and will need to carry the Chromebooks and accessories in a protective bag, carrier, or case. Beginning in 2016-17, students will be allowed and encouraged to carry Chromebooks in bags, carriers, or cases. The Chromebook bags, carriers, or cases should be of standard size, just large enough to provide adequate protection and be able to hold accessories and some of a student’s classroom supplies. As a general rule, the Chromebook bag, case, or carrier should be no larger than 16 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 3-4 inches deep (16” X 12” X 4”). Students may carry back packs that fall within these dimensions. Oversized bags, cases, or carriers (larger than 16” X 12” X 4”) will not be allowed in classrooms and must be kept in lockers. Purses may not measure larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches.

Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic methods, or physical conduct against another student on school property, at a school-sponsored or - related activity, or in a district operated vehicle, and the behavior:

ASSEMBLIES

AUTOMOBILES/MOTORCYCLES/SKATEBOARDS

BOOK BAGS, BACKPACKS, PURSES AND CHROMEBOOK CASES

BULLYING

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• Results in harm to the student or the student’s property, • Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or of damage to the student’s property,

or • Is so severe, persistent, and pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive

educational environment. This conduct is considered bullying if it exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator(s) and the student victim and if it interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of the school. Bullying is prohibited by the district and could include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name-calling, rumor-spreading, or ostracism. In some cases, bullying can occur through electronic methods, called “cyberbullying.” If a student believes that he or she has experienced bullying or has witnessed bullying of another student, it is important for the student or parent to notify a teacher, school counselor, principal, or another district employee as soon as possible to obtain assistance and intervention. The administration will investigate any allegations of bullying or other related misconduct. If the results of an investigation indicate that bullying has occurred, the administration will take appropriate disciplinary action. Disciplinary or other action may be taken even if the conduct did not rise to the level of bullying. The district will also contact the parents of the victim and of the student who was found to have engaged in the bullying. Available counseling options will be provided to these individuals, as well as to any students who have been identified as witnesses to the bullying. Any retaliation against a student who reports an incident of bullying is prohibited. Upon the recommendation of the administration, the board may, in response to an identified case of bullying, decide to transfer a student found to have engaged in bullying to another classroom at the campus. In consultation with the student’s parent, the student may also be transferred to another campus in the district. The parent of a student who has been determined by the district to be a victim of bullying may request that his or her child be transferred to another classroom or campus within the district. A copy of the district’s policy is available in the principal’s office, superintendent’s office, and on the district’s website, and is included at the end of this handbook in the form of an appendix. Procedures related to reporting allegations of bullying may also be found on the district’s website. A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of an investigation may appeal through policy FNG (LOCAL).

Students who have a change of address, telephone number, or email address are requested to report this information to the office immediately. Several of the school’s computerized systems such as TxEIS, Blackboard and Student Conductor are used to communicate with parents through parent email.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, or EMAIL ADDRESS

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Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an assignment. The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or other supervising employee including the consideration of written materials, observation, or information from students. Student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to disciplinary penalties and be required to take an alternate assignment or assessment. Such action will be determined by the campus principal. (See Student Code of Conduct.) If a student is caught cheating/plagiarizing (first infraction), the teacher will contact a parent and assign an after school detention, where the student will be required to complete an alternate assignment. Students caught cheating/plagiarizing may make no greater than a 50% on the alternative assignment. If multiple cheating/plagiarism infractions occur, the teacher will contact a parent, and the student will be given a Discipline Referral upon each incident and the student will be required to complete an alternate assignment.

Kennedale Junior High applies the following rules in all classrooms in order to maintain an environment conducive to student learning and success. Failure to follow rules below will result in consequences. 1. Be on time. 2. Bring book(s), materials, and homework to class. 3. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 4. Raise your hand to get permission to speak or get out of your seat. 5. Follow all instructions the first time given. 6. Do not debate with a teacher over a discipline matter during class. (Ask the teacher about it

respectfully after class. Class time is for instruction and learning. Debating with a teacher will result in additional discipline.)

Consequences for Level 1 Offenses: Teachers may administer a verbal warning or sign a student’s Discipline Sheet (D-sheet) for not abiding by stated guidelines or for other Level 1 offenses like gum, talking, minor disruptions, not following directions, and not having supplies. Teachers of lab-oriented classes will use this form at their discretion according to lab rules. Consequences for Level 2 & 3 Offenses Teachers may send student to the office with an electronic Discipline Referral (DR) via the TxEIS system indicating the reason for referral and teacher or the assistant principal will notify the parent(s). Level 2 and Level 3 offenses include, but are not limited to, insubordination, fighting, inappropriate language, threats and any persistent Level 1 offenses.

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN

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Persistent misconduct may result in assignment to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program by campus administration. Beginning in 2016-17, KJHS will distribute Chromebooks to every student. Chromebooks will be issued through the KJHS Library. Fees and fines related to damaged, lost, or stolen Chromebooks will be assessed annually by the KISD Technology Department and Kennedale Junior High School. Parents will be made aware of fees and fines at the beginning of each school year. Students will be allowed and encouraged carry Chromebooks in bags, carriers, or cases. The Chromebook bags, carriers, or cases should be of standard size, just large enough to provide adequate protection and be able to hold accessories and some of a student’s classroom supplies. As a general rule, the Chromebook bag, case, or carrier should be no larger than 16 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 3-4 inches deep (16” X 12” X 4”). Students may carry back packs that fall within these dimensions. Oversized bags, cases, or carriers (larger than 16” X 12” X 4”) will not be allowed in classrooms and must be kept in lockers. Students are required to report any malfunctioning, damaged, lost, or stolen Chromebooks to a teacher or the campus librarian. Malfunctioning or damaged Chromebooks must be turned into the KJHS Library, and, upon receipt, the campus librarian will give students a replacement Chromebook. Replacement Chromebooks must be picked up from the KJHS Library by the end of the Enrichment Period and returned to the KJHS Library at the end of each day (3:45 pm). General Use Guidelines Students are required to sign the KISD Technology Acceptable Use Procedures (AUP) and the District Issued Device Guidelines and Procedures before a device will be issued. Both documents are located at (campus website).

General use and care guidelines include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Each student is responsible for the care, security and upkeep of his/her device. • Students are responsible for charging their Chromebooks each night. • A student shall not “swap” or “share” his/her device with other students. A student shall have possession of his/her assigned device at all times. • A student shall not share his/her password with other students. Passwords should always be kept confidential. • Students are not allowed to download or install any software or other materials. • Under no circumstances may devices be left in unsupervised areas. Any device left in an unsupervised area is in danger of being stolen. The student and parent/guardian are responsible if a device is stolen. Unsupervised devices will be confiscated by staff and taken to the Kennedale Junior High School office. Disciplinary action may be taken for leaving a device in an unsupervised location.

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• Should the device be lost, damaged, or stolen, the parent/guardian and student will be responsible for paying the Kennedale ISD the current market value of the device. • If a device is lost or stolen, or believed to be lost or stolen, the parent/guardian and student are responsible for making an immediate police report. • As it is District property, students have no right to privacy as it pertains to the device. District staff and administration may at any time, and at the sole discretion of Kennedale ISD, search the device for any reason. Such searches may include, but are not limited to, a search of email on the device, information regarding internet usage, and information regarding network communications. • Each student shall utilize his/her device at all times in accordance with the Kennedale ISD Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, Kennedale ISD Technology Acceptable Use Procedures, District Issued Device Guidelines and Procedures, Board policies, and all applicable state and federal law. • Failure to use the device in an appropriate manner will result in consequences as determined by the staff and administration of Kennedale ISD and Kennedale Junior High School. Possible consequences may include, but are not limited to, the following:

o Cancellation of student use or access privileges o Detentions o Suspension from school o Expulsion from school o Civil or criminal liability, under applicable laws

• The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to violations of computer crime laws.

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Consequences Off-Task Behaviors when using Chromebooks When the Chromebook is being used for an in-class assignments, students are required to use the Chromebook exclusively for tasks and work associated with the class and the assignment. Students are not allowed to use unrelated or unapproved media, applications, software, or social media. If a student is found perusing the internet, utilizing any form of social media, checking email, engaging unrelated media, or doing anything that is not directly related to the class or assignment, disciplinary action will be taken by the classroom teacher: Offense Consequences

1 Warning Issued (Level I Behavioral Offense)

2 The teacher confiscates Chromebook for the remainder of class and alternative assignment given. Chromebook is returned to student at the end of the class period. The teacher signs the student’s D-Sheet and contacts parents. (Level I Behavioral Offense)

3 The teacher confiscates the Chromebook for the remainder of the day

and alternative assignment is given. At his/her earliest convenience, the teacher turns the Chromebook in to the campus librarian. The student may pick up the Chromebook the following day between 8:00 am and 8:15 am from the KJHS Library. The teacher issues the student an After-School Detention (1 hour) and contacts parents. Administrators are also notified and an administrator-student conference is held. (Level I Behavioral Offense)

4+ The off-task behavior is now considered persistent and a Level II

Behavioral Offense. The teacher confiscates the Chromebook and an alternative assignment is given. At his/her earliest convenience, the teacher turns the Chromebook in to the campus librarian. The teacher issues the student a Discipline Referral, and the student is sent to the office. The administrator contacts parents and assigns an appropriate disciplinary action. The Chromebook will be returned to the student at the discretion of the administrator. Students must complete alternative assignments for all technology related assignments until the Chromebook is returned to the student.

***Refusal to give a Chromebook to the teacher upon request is a Level II Behavioral Offense and will result in the teacher issuing a Discipline Referral to the student, who will be immediately sent to the office.

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Parents or guardians shall be responsible for the damage to the school building, furniture, grounds, textbooks, of other property of the school by their student. The damage shall be assessed by the principal and paid before the school year is complete. When a student is detained (kept after class) the student must obtain a written statement and a hall pass from the detaining teacher. The student should proceed to his/her class without delay and present the written statement and hall pass to the appropriate teacher. In no case should the time from release to arrival be more than 5 minutes. Detentions KJHS uses three types of detentions, as part of the consequence system of the Campus Management Plan: Lunch Detention, After-School Detention, and Saturday Detention. Students will be given copies of detention reminders or Discipline Referrals to take home to parents. Also, the school’s computerized behavior managements system, Student Conductor, has the capability of sending email notifications of upcoming student detentions to parents of students with registered emails. During detentions, students will be required to work on homework or other acceptable school work, which must be approved by the detention monitor. If a student does not bring acceptable work, the student will not receive credit for the detention and will be required to attend the next available detention. If a student is absent from school and has a detention scheduled for the day of the absence, the student is responsible for rescheduling the detention with the Assistant Principal upon the day of his/her return to school. Students who fail to reschedule detentions may receive ISS or other additional consequences. Lunch Detentions Lunch detentions are 20-minute detentions held daily in the ISS room during the student’s assigned lunch. Students who receive Lunch Detention must report to the ISS room immediately after picking up their lunch. Students who do not serve the full 20 minutes may be required to serve again the next day. Students, who are present on the day of an assigned detention, that miss/skip Lunch Detention may be assigned a 1-hour, After-School Detention or ISS. After-School Detentions (1 hour and 2 hour) After-School Detentions (D-Hall) are 1-hour detentions held Tuesday through Thursday, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or 2-hour detentions held on Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Parents/legal guardians will be responsible for providing transportation for the student’s assigned detention. Typically, After-School Detentions will be assigned on the next available after-school detention date following the infraction. Students who do not serve the full 1 hour may be required to serve detention again on the next available date. Unless absent from school, students that miss/skip After-School Detention may be assigned multiple After-School Detentions , Saturday Detention, or ISS.

DAMAGED PROPERTY

DETAINMENT BY TEACHER

DETENTION AND IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION

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Saturday Detentions Saturday Detentions are 3-hour detentions held on select Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm. Parents/legal guardians will be responsible for providing transportation for the student’s assigned detention. Typically, Saturday Detentions will be assigned the next available Saturday Detention following the infraction. Students who do not serve the full 3 hours may be required to serve Saturday Detention again on the next available date. Students that miss/skip Saturday Detention may be assigned ISS or OSS. In School Suspension (ISS) The assignment of In-School Suspension (ISS) by an administrator is an option designated under the Campus Behavior Management Plan. Students assigned ISS are allowed to attend school; however, they will work in the designated ISS classroom, which is a separate unit from their normal classrooms, under the supervision of a teacher or instructional aide. If a student does not or is unable to complete a partial or full day assignment, an administrator may require the student to make-up as much as a full day of ISS for each partial or full day missed. (See student code of conduct for more details.) Students in ISS are subject to the behavioral and classroom expectations of the ISS monitor. Students who refuse or fail to complete assignments submitted by their regular classroom teachers or follow the behavioral and classroom expectations of the ISS monitor are subject to further disciplinary action including added days of ISS and OSS (Out-of-School Suspension). The Board of Trustees recognizes that parents are basically responsible for their children's dress, grooming, and general appearance. The Board of Trustees also recognizes that student behavior is influenced by proper and acceptable attire and grooming on the part of the student. Furthermore, certain attire, and uses of that attire, presents a substantial safety issue, which poses a serious potential for danger to students and staff on campus. It is, therefore, necessary to establish certain guidelines to aid parents and students in selecting the proper attire for students to wear to school as well as the proper grooming for school. Where there is a question regarding the dress or appearance of a student, the Principal's decision shall be final. Mustaches are not allowed at the Junior High campus. The purpose of the rules for student dress and grooming are to promote the maintenance of order, modesty, cleanliness, educational effectiveness, and safety on the school campus. (See Secondary Student Handbook). See Appendix A for specific dress code guidelines.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

STANDARD DRESS AT KJHS

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Students who violate the district’s Standard Dress Code Policy will be issued Dress Code Violation forms and sent to the Assistant Principal’s office. For most violations of the dress code, every effort will be made to allow students to fix dress code violations and return to classes; however, an administrator may determine it necessary to send students home with parents (OSS) or place the students in ISS for the remainder of the day, especially if the violation is unable to be corrected in a timely manner or if the student has repeatedly violated the dress code. In an effort to reduce the amount of class time missed by students who violate the KISD Dress Code, students who have unacceptable tops will be loaned a long sleeve, button-down collared shirt with a KJHS logo. Students who are required to change into the replacement tops must return the shirts to the Assistant Principal’s office the following day. If students do not return the replacement tops, a fine of $15.00 will be assessed. In an addition to the district’s Standard Dress Code Policy, the campus requires that students wear their student identification badges on lanyards around their necks with the side of the identification badges showing the students’ names and photographs facing forward. Failure to wear student identification badges properly is considered, and will be treated as, a Dress Code Violation. Temporary ID’s may be purchased in the Assistant Principal’s office for $1.00. Replacement ID’s may be purchased in the Library for $5.00. Students who violate the KISD Student Dress Code for Grades 5-12 will be given the opportunity to correct the violation and promptly returned to class. Students who are unable to correct a dress code violation may be sent home (OSS) or to ISS. Dress Code Violations will be maintained by the Assistant Principal or designee and will result in the following disciplinary measures: Number of Violations Consequence

1-2 Warning 3-5 Lunch Detention

6-8 After-School Detention (1 hour)

9-12 After-School Detention (2 hour) 13-15 Saturday School (3 hour) 16+ Discipline Referral

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Dress Code Violations are cumulative for the entire school year. The school is responsible for the student while at school. No student shall be released to an individual other than the legal parent or guardian, except when such request is in writing by the parent or legal guardian. When leaving school the legal parent or guardian must sign the student out in the office. If returning the legal parent or guardian must sign the student back in to school in the main office. A driver’s license or other picture ID is required to prove your identity.

A student who has been expelled, suspended, or assigned to another alternative education program may not attend and/or participate in extracurricular activities during the term of the alternative education assignment. The student will become eligible for attendance and/or participation on the student’s first school day following the alternative education assignment. The student may not enter any District campus during the term of the alternative education assignment without the permission of the Principal who assigned the alternative education assignment. Including but not limited to athletics, cheerleading, band, choir, drama, vocational, and any UIL activity:

1. A student who makes 69 or below in any course during a six week period will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities the entire following three weeks. Students must be passing all subjects at the end of the third week of the next grading period in order to regain eligibility.

2. Students must be in attendance during the school day in order to participate in an extracurricular event that evening. In attendance means present for count period and at least 50% of the school day. 3. Students must ride to and from activities in school vehicles. 4. Exception requests must be submitted by the parent in writing to the sponsor/coach prior to the activity. 5. Students will only be released to the parent or other adult designated in the

written request. (Parents and other adults are not to go on the field or performing area to talk to or pick up their children.) 6. Students will conduct themselves as representatives of Kennedale Independent School District and shall at no time act in any way that would be a discredit to them or to their School. 7. A student will not use tobacco in any form or drink alcoholic beverages. 8. A student will not be guilty of any misconduct at school or on school property. 9. A student will not display any unsportsmanlike conduct or attitude at any time. 10. A student will conform to all rules governing students.

EARLY DISMISSAL

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION

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VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE ACTIVITY (See the handbook for the specific activity for more detail)

Please be aware that there may be additional summer program requirements for your student to fulfill in order to be eligible to participate during the school year. Example: Selected students must attend cheer camps during the summer prior to the school year. So, please plan to be flexible in planning your family obligations.

Sportsmanship and good behavior are expected of all students at any KJHS event, on campus or off campus. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. The following forms of disruptive behavior are prohibited at KJHS contests:

1. Inappropriate or foul language directed at students, coaches, or fans. 2. Excessive berating of officials. Repetitive or extremely loud, disapproving expressions

are not acceptable. 3. Taunting opposing players, coaches, and fans. 4. Lack of cooperation represents another form of disruptive behavior. Not remaining in

the bleachers during a contest or refusing to leave a specific restricted area are two examples of “lack of cooperation”.

Spectators removed from two contests will be prohibited from attending KJHS contests for one calendar year from the second incident. Any student who engages in fighting/mutual combat is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Typically, students who are involved in a fight are suspended either out-of-school (OSS), in-school (ISS), or a combination of OSS/ISS for 3 days or more. For the safety and general welfare of all students involved, Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) is the preferred method of suspension in cases of on-going investigations. After a student’s involvement in his/her first (1st) fight or incident of mutual combat, the student will be referred to the campus’s RtI Team for behavioral intervention. After a student’s 2nd fight or involvement in mutual combat, the student may be referred to DAEP by a campus administrator.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE

FIGHTING/MUTUAL COMBAT

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From time to time, students, teachers, and other district employees will participate in preparedness drills of emergency procedures. When the command is given or alarm is sounded, students need to follow the direction of teachers or others in charge quickly, quietly, and in an orderly manner. Campus staff members will review emergency procedures with students throughout the year. Additionally, parents will be notified of the first lockdown drill.

For the safety of all students and faculty, students will not be released to a parent or guardian during an emergency drill or during a true emergency unless the need is determined by school administrators and/or law enforcement officials.

Grades are a measure of achievement at a specific point in a student’s development. This measure provides feedback to the student regarding mastery of the state standards (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – TEKS). Kennedale ISD believes the most effective form of assessment is one that is diagnostic and provides students feedback that leads to a deeper understanding and mastery of the tested standard. All grading practices used by teachers will be communicated in writing and shared with students and parents prior to the school year or semester. All grading practices must fall within the parameters established in the Grading Guidelines and district policy (See Appendix). Kennedale ISD uses the following grading scale: 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C Below 70% Failing

Kennedale Junior High uses the following citizenship grading scale:

90% - 100% E 80% - 89% S 70% - 79% N Below 70% U Weight of Grades Kennedale ISD promotes an increase of student responsibility for summative* assessment throughout the learning years. Teachers at Kennedale Junior High will follow the guidelines outlined below to determine weight of grades.

• 50% formative • 50% summative

Emergency Drills

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Number of Grades Teachers at Kennedale Junior High will adhere to the following guidelines with regard to numbers and types of grades for each grading cycle.

• Teachers will have a minimum of twelve (12) grades for each grading period. • The minimum numbers of formative and summative grades will be determined by the

campus and/or by the program in which the student is enrolled. For example: At KJHS, ten (10) of the twelve (12) grades might be formative and two (2) might be summative.

• High school classes taken at KJHS will follow the KHS standards for the identical classes offered at KHS.

Common Assessments will be given by all core subjects (Math, Reading, ELA, Science, and History) approximately every three weeks and will be considered a Summative Assessment grade. Common assessments are meant to replace traditional Six-Weeks Exams to provide more instructional days, to align curriculum and assessment, and to allow teachers to more frequently and more systematically analyze student results for intervention purposes. Typical Common Assessments will contain between 5-15 questions over curriculum covered during the previous three weeks. Six-Week Exams will be given during the first, second, fourth and fifth six-weeks by elective teachers which may include band, theatre arts, art, choir, strength and development, tech applications, and Spanish and will be considered a Summative Assessment grade. Semester Exams will be given during the third and sixth six-weeks for all subjects. A semester exam will be given in all courses in both fall and spring semesters. Each Semester Exam will count 1/7th of the semester grade each course. The semester grade will be the average of the three six-week grades and the semester examination. The student's annual grade for any subject shall be the average of the two semester grades. Refer to Appendix B for specific grading guidelines.

Students will not be permitted in the halls before the first bell except to use the Library or attend tutorials with a teacher. These privileges may be revoked if a student abuses them. Students must have a clearly identifiable hall pass anytime they are in the halls outside of the regular passing periods. Hall passes will be kept in the students V.I.P. Folder which should include a time, date, destination, and teacher signature. Students will take their V.I.P. Folder with them, as their pass, to their destination.

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Immunizations: Parents are expected to be in compliance with state mandated immunization requirements. Any student not in compliance may be excluded from school until immunizations are current. All incoming 7th graders must be in compliance to able to pick up their schedules at registration.

Food Allergy or Special Dietary Needs: Students with severe/life threatening food allergies will require a Food Allergy Action Plan to be on file with the nurse. This is to be completed by parent and signed by the student’s doctor and returned to the school nurse per TX SB 27.

Diabetics: Diabetic students are required to have a medical plan of care signed by physician per TX HB 984. Parents are responsible for providing all necessary supplies, including snacks and drinks.

Communicable Disease: Children excluded from school for a contagious illness may be readmitted according to Texas Department of Health guidelines unless a physician's certificate recommends return at an earlier time.

Head Lice (pediculosis)/eggs (nits): Students discovered to have nits (eggs) and/or head lice will be excluded from attendance until they have received one treatment with a recognized pediculocide, and all of the nits (eggs) have been removed from the strands of hair. Students may not ride the bus or return to the classroom until cleared through the nurse's office. Please note that extreme cases may be referred to the district head nurse. If the head nurse determines that the significant risk of reinfestation has abated the student may be allowed to return to school. If a student is repeatedly found to have head lice the nurse requires a receipt proving purchase of a recognized pediculocide. Any absence of more than three (3) days due to head lice will be considered unexcused.

Fever: Kennedale Independent School District policy is that if a student runs a fever of 100 F° or above, the child is to be excluded from school until he or she has been fever free (98.6 F° or below) for 24 hours or more without the use of fever reducers such as Tylenol or Advil.

Example: Sadie is sent home on Tuesday with a fever of 100.4 F°. She can not come back to school on Wednesday because she cannot return until she has been fever free for at least 24 hours. If she has a fever on Wednesday, she can not return on Thursday, etc.

Nurse’s Office Visits: A student who feels he/she needs to be seen by the school nurse will be expected to report to class and obtain a pass from their teacher. This will allow the student to be counted present in class before departing for the nurse's office. Students seen by the nurse will return to class with the pass provided by the teacher signed by the nurse.

Students may not call home via school telephone or cell phones, reporting their illness. They must report to the clinic and school nurse first. Only the school nurse may call parents regarding student illness.

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Emergencies (bleeding, vomiting, broken bones, etc.) will be seen at any time. A pass will not be required. In case of injury, notify the closest teacher who will notify the main office.

It is vital that parents leave a working contact telephone number to ensure the school may reach him/her in the event an emergency or injury occurs.

Medications: Students needing to take medications during the school day will adhere to the guidelines below.

• Parent/Guardian must supply all medications; school personnel will not provide medication for any student..

• Narcotics will not be administered at school. • Medications must be in the ORIGINAL container and have a current label. • Medications in baggies or combination of medications in the same bottle will not be

accepted. • The pharmacy will supply two bottles when requested one for home and one for school. • “As needed”/PRN medications must also meet these requirements. • Each medication must be on a separate form. • Medication must be picked up by an adult. Medications may not be transported home by

the student. Medications left after the last day of school will be discarded and not be kept over the summer.

• Medication forms must be updated each school year. • The school nurse cannot be expected to diagnose a condition or to select the correct

medication to administer. Prescription Medications: Once or twice daily (every 12 hours) medications can be given before school and after school, three times a day (every 8 hours) medications can be given before school, after school and at bedtime and do not need to be given at school. The requesting physician or dentist must state the dosage and reason for administering the medication. Prescription medications must be kept in the clinic for administration by the nurse, and a medication administration form must be completed and signed by the parent AND physician. Over-the-Counter/Non Prescription Medications: Medication must be kept in the school clinic for administration by the nurse, this includes cough drops. For non-prescription medications, a medication administration form must be completed and signed by the parent ONLY. Emergency/Anaphylactic Medications: Students may carry inhalers or epi-pens on their person with written authorization from a physician. It is recommended that students always have a backup in the nurse’s office.

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KJHS currently offers Art I, Algebra I, and Spanish I for high school credit. These classes are available to 8th grade students. These grades will factor in to the student’s GPA and overall ranking. It is important to remember that students must be in attendance 90% of the time in order to receive high school credit for these classes. Students must complete both semesters in order to earn full credit. Partial credit (semester) may only be given with principal approval. Homework: Homework will be evaluated in a timely manner (no more than 3 days) and used as a method to provide students specific feedback on their performance of the assigned tasks. Homework can only be assigned after a concept has been taught. Homework grades can be recorded in the formative grade category. Make Up Work: All students shall be allowed to make-up work when they are absent from class. They shall have a time equal to days absent from class to complete all missed assignments. Under extenuating circumstances such as long-term illness or family emergencies, teachers may choose to give students more than one day for each day missed to make-up assignments. In situations where the assignments were given before the student was absent, a shorter time frame may be required at the teacher’s discretion. Make Up Tests & Quizzes: KJHS has a uniform make-up policy for tests and quizzes. Students who are absent for, or miss a scheduled test or quiz, must make-up the test or quiz during an after-school session in the After School Detention room. The After School Detention room is available for make-up tests and quizzes Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00-5:00 pm. Students are responsible for scheduling any make-up tests or quizzes with their classroom teachers. The monitor will be responsible for administering any make-up test or quiz and for providing any required accommodations. The purpose of the uniform make-up policy for tests and quizzes is to reduce the amount of instructional time used in past years for this purpose and to improve the consistency of opportunities provided to students. Students who have transportation issues or schedule conflicts with the designated make-up time must have parents schedule an alternative time with a school administrator. The decision by administrators regarding special requests for the make-up times of tests and quizzes is final. (The Campus Make-Up Policy for Tests and Quizzes does not apply to normal homework assignments.)

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES

HOMEWORK, MAKE UP WORK, LATE WORK & RETAKES

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Late Work: In grades 7-12, when an assignment is submitted after a deadline, a penalty of fifteen (15) points per class meeting may be deducted from the grade with a maximum of three days allowed. Teachers will use professional discretion in determining when such a deduction is inappropriate, due to extenuating circumstances. Reteach/retake is not applicable for assignments not turned in, or turned in late. Retake/Reteach Policy:

It is the goal of every educator in Kennedale Independent School District that every student reaches mastery of standards required by each course. A student may choose to redo an assignment or assessment on which they have scored below a 70%. See EIA (LOCAL).

“For re-teaching to be effective, however, teachers must use a different approach from the one they initially used, one that builds on previous activities but that focuses on the omissions or errors in student thinking that resulted from these activities.” (Marzano, 2010)

1. Students must be provided an opportunity for remediation.

2. Retakes must occur outside regular instructional time (i.e. – before school, after

school, during lunch, during intervention time) as determined by campus administration. The intent is to minimize loss of instructional time.

3. The student has 3 school days from the day the assignment was recorded and

returned to attend the remediation tutorial and retake the assessment. The teacher has discretion to extend this window to 5 school days.

4. The teacher will record the higher of the two grades with a maximum score of 70%.

5. Students should be assigned an alternate assessment or assignment that covers

the same standards as the original assignment or assessment.

6. When 40% or more of the class fails an assessment, the teacher will reteach and retest the class before moving on. The teacher will record the higher of the two grades earned for students being retested. Reassessment should occur within five (5) days of the original assessment. Students who passed the assessment can opt out of the reassessment. If they choose to retest, the higher of the two tests will be recorded.

7. Students will have only one opportunity for each assignment or assessment they

wish to retake.

8. Correction of the original assessment is not considered re-teaching or retesting.

9. Semester exams do not qualify for the reteach/retake policy. The summative grade earned on the first attempt will be recorded. (EIA LEGAL)

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10. Reteach and/or retake are not applicable for failing grades due to work being turned in late or assignments not being turned in at all.

11. AP courses incorporate TEKS, but expand significantly beyond them. Students who

elect to participate in an AP course will understand the responsibility of taking a course with additional rigor. The reteach/retake guidelines will not apply to AP courses.

Refer to Appendix B. The following is the KJHS honor roll policy:

Honor Roll Subject Grade A No grade below A in all subjects E or S in citizenship

A/B No grade below B in all subjects E or S in citizenship

In order to promote a safe learning environment for all students and staff are required to wear I.D. badges throughout the school year. All students will be issued student identification badges (student I.D.’s) and a lanyard. Students must wear these at all times, except in Athletics or Strength and Development. Failure to have on a visible student I.D. will result in disciplinary action (See Dress for Success, Standard Dress at KJHS). Students must wear their student identification badges on lanyards, around their necks, with the side of the identification badges showing the students’ names and photographs facing forward. Failure to wear student identification badges properly will be treated as a dress code violation. Student I.D. badges are required to check out books from the library, purchase food in the cafeteria, and scan-in at the front office or one of the tardy stations. If a student loses his/her I.D. badge, he/she will have to purchase a replacement. Replacement I.D. badges cost $3.00 each and $2.00 for a lanyard. Using another student’s I.D. badge or giving an Student I.D. Badge to another student will be considered an disciplinary infraction and will result in a Discipline Referral being issued. Temporary I.D. badges may be purchased for $1.00 in the Assistant Principals office, if a student has forgotten an I.D. for the day (rather than having to purchase a new one for $3.00). KJHS will use the Student Conductor Systems to notify parents of I.D. fines. Replacement or temporary I.D. badges must be purchased before the beginning of the school day. Failure to purchase a Replacement or Temporary I.D. Badge before school is considered a dress code violation.

INDENTIFICATION BADGES

HONOR ROLL (ACADEMIC)

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Kennedale ISD has a filter on their network and computer system that detects when a student user searches for inappropriate information. The filter detects the particular student, the computer used, and the words used in the search. If a student is searching for inappropriate information on the internet the teacher responsible for them at the time is notified and an office referral is issued. The student will then meet with the assistant principal. The following discipline procedures will be used when dealing with a student who is searching for inappropriate information: Offense Consequence 1 Warning and parents contacted

2 1 day of ISS and parents contacted 3 2 days of ISS, computer privileges will be removed, and parents

contacted Students are held accountable for their computer accounts. Kennedale ISD highly recommends that students do not share their log-in information with anyone and if a student leaves their computer for any reason, they should log out of their account.

Library books and digital books may be checked out for three weeks at a time and may be renewed if necessary. A fine of $.10 per school day is charged for books kept over time. Lost books will be charged at the rate of cost for the book. Found books will be returned minus a $3.00 late fee. Books checked out digitally, through the online library system “Overdrive,” are automatically turned in, so there are no late fines for digital checkouts. The Library will be open during regular school hours. Students are responsible for the contents of their lockers. Lockers remain the property of the school. As such, students should not expect them to be private. They are subject to search any time reasonable cause exists to believe that they contain any prohibited substance or property belonging to another person. Lockers are not to be shared with other students.

If you find a lost article, take it to the front office. If you have lost an article, go the front office to inquire about it. Valuable items including clothing, jewelry or cash are subject to theft. The school cannot be held responsible for these items, although every effort will be made by the school to retrieve such items.

INTERNET POLICY

LIBRARY

LOCKERS

LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES

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Students are prohibited from bringing the following items to school:

1. Any items related to drugs or drug use. 2. Any type of tobacco. 3. Any item relating to “pornography or sex paraphernalia”. 4. Any animal whether domesticate or varmint unless permission has been granted by

the science teacher with the principal’s approval. 5. Any item that causes a disruption in the learning process. 6. Wrist bands and chains 7. Live animals or insects. 8. Laser lights or pointers. 9. “Sharpies”, “Marks-A-Lot”, or other types of permanent markers. 10. Liquid paper such as “White Out” 11. Other items as stated in the Student Code of Conduct.

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Should a student be assigned off-campus suspension for disciplinary reasons, he/she will be allowed to complete the work upon return to the campus. For each day the student misses, he/she will be given one day to make-up the work. The teacher may also contact the parent to arrange additional methods if the parent and teacher agree to the assignment(s).

The following areas are off limits to all students:

1. Any other school campus other than the student’s home campus. 2. Sitting in parked cars on the school grounds during school hours. 3. The school parking lot during school hours. 4. Any area on the properties of Kennedale I.S.D. that is not being supervised

by a District staff employee during school hours. 5. Any area on a field trip that is not being supervised by a District staff employee. 6. Before school, students must be either in front of the school or in the cafeteria where

adult staff has been assigned to supervise. During bad weather, the gym will also be used.

Physical education is a 7th grade required course and will be graded and treated as all other subjects. Every 7th grader will be required to participate in P.E. unless ordered by his/her Physician in writing not to do so. In such case, there must be on file in the office a note from the Physician to this effect stating the reason. For a minor illness, a note and/or phone call from the parent will be accepted as an excused absence from P.E. Otherwise, all P.E. students will dress out every day in appropriate P.E. attire. In lieu of actual participation, the teacher may assign special assignments. All P.E. clothing must be clearly marked with the student's name on the outside.

Posters, stickers or other notices should be of the highest quality. All posters should enhance the organization sponsoring it. All posters, etc. must be approved by the organization sponsor and principal before placement in the halls or any other place on school property. Failure to obtain approval will result in removal of said posters.

OFF-CAMPUS SUPENSION

OFF-LIMITS AREAS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

POSTERS

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In grades 7-8, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70 on a scale of 100 based on course-level, grade-level standards (essential knowledge and skills) for all subject areas and a grade of 70 or above in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. (For grade 7, the English Language Arts grade is to be derived from the average of the final grades for English and Reading.) If the student fails in any of these areas, the student may be promoted by:

• completing an accredited summer school program with passing grade of 70 or above in the failed areas; or

• showing a 70 percent mastery of the essential knowledge and skills on a District approved assessment test in the failed areas; or

• by achieving 70 percent mastery on the STAAR test in the failed subject area and maintaining a 65 average in the course for the year; and/or

• grade placement committee decision The KJHS Summer School Credit Recovery Program will be offered for students that fail core courses. Credit Recovery courses are typically $200 per course.

Progress Reports: At every three-week interval, progress reports are available to every student. Students K - 8th grade are to return a progress report signed by their parent. This allows failing students or students at risk of failing sufficient time to improve their learning and gives parents information to help assist in improving the learning of the child. If a progress report is not returned within three (3) school days and the student’s grade is below a 75, the teacher is required to initiate parent contact by either phone or email. If parent contact is by email, a return email must be on file. After the progress report, if the student’s cumulative grade drops below passing, the teacher is required to contact the parent by phone. Teachers are required to submit to the campus principal a list of students failing the six weeks the week prior to the end of the six weeks with a record of parent contacts. The time period after the progress report but before the report card is an important period to monitor a student’s cumulative grade. If a student’s grade is below 75 after the progress report has been issued, documentation of parent contact for all classes where the grade is below a 75 will be kept by the teacher for verification purposes. A parent phone call is the preferred mode of contact. If the parent is contacted by email, a return email by the parent must be on file to verify two-way communication has occurred.

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REPORT CARDS, PROGRESS REPORTS AND PARENT PORTAL INFORMATION

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Report Cards: Report cards are issued every six weeks on the Thursday following the end of each six- week grading period during students Enrichment class, however, semester grade reports are mailed to parents. With the exception of semester grade reports, students are expected to return a signed copy of their report card to their Enrichment teacher within three (3) school days. Each student will be issued a Parent Portal number which allows the parent to access the student’s grades and attendance throughout the school year.

There will be no congregating or loitering in the restrooms at any time. Students should use the restroom during passing periods. Students must receive permission from a faculty or staff member to use the restrooms at any other time. A pass that is signed by a teacher is always required unless it is during a passing period.

Student schedules are made based on student choices, it is necessary to make all adjustments to schedules during the first week of the semester. After the deadline, schedule changes will only be made in courses for the following reasons:

1. Administrative recommendation 2. Class leveling 3. Athletics and Band leveling 4. ARD Committee decision 5. Honors/Pre-AP class change according to Pre-AP contract

The school principal must approve scheduling of special activities such as banquets, athletic tournaments, concerts, etc. The sponsor of the activity is responsible for posting dates of events on the master calendar.

RESTROOMS

SCHEDULE CHANGES

SCHEDULING SPECIAL ACTIVITES

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Bus transportation to and from school is a privilege, not a right. The Transportation Act of the State of Texas provides that eligible bus Students must live at least two (2) miles or more from the school that they attend. The driver of the bus has complete responsibility for the bus and passengers. Students must obey the driver promptly at all times. Unnecessary conversation with the bus driver is prohibited. The bus driver has the same authority over the child while on the bus as the classroom teacher has while the child is at school. The bus driver is in complete charge of his/her bus and its passengers and is charged with the responsibility of maintaining discipline. Serious or habitual infraction of these rules and regulations may result in the suspension of bus riding privileges, ranging from a week to a school year. Durham Transportation handles all discipline decisions for any student or students where there is evidence of misbehavior on the school bus. If you have any issues or questions about those decisions, then you must contact Durham Transportation at (817) 572-1812. The following rules are to be observed on all bus trips/routes: 1. In the morning routes, students must disembark from the bus only on their own campus. 2. In the afternoon routes, students must load the bus only from their home campus. Only with the

permission of the Superintendent may students switch buses during a route. 3. Students are not to eat or drink on the bus. 4. No items are to be thrown in the bus or from the bus windows under any circumstances. 5. The emergency door is to be opened only in case of an emergency. 6. Students must not carry animals, pets, insects or reptiles on the school bus. 7. Soda, water bottles, cans, etc. will not be taken on the bus unless they are packed in a lunch. 8. Students must be on time to the bus stop/loading zone. 9. The use of tobacco on the bus is prohibited 10. Students must not carry weapons or explosives of any kind on the bus . 11. Students are expected to form lines and load the bus in an orderly manner. 12. Students will board and disembark from the bus only at authorized bus stop. For violation of the above rules and regulations, a student may lose his/her bus riding privilege.

No one other than KJHS students will be allowed at school dances or other club sponsored activities. All school rules and policies are in effect at school dances and all other club sponsored activities. Once a student leaves a dance or activity, he/she will not be allowed to return. At least three (3) school sponsors are required to chaperone school dances/activities, and all parent volunteers must have a district pre-approved background check.

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SCHOOL DANCES

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Kennedale I.S.D. participates in the federal lunch program. Quality food is available at a reasonable cost. The following rules will be observed in order that the program may function properly.

1. Enter the cafeteria quietly and orderly and take your place at a table. 2. Do not crowd in ahead of others or hold places for your friends. Offenders will be sent to the

end of the line. 3. Return all trays to the designated area. 4. Clear the table and surrounding area of papers, milk cartons, or any other debris. 5. Students who bring their lunch to school must eat it in the cafeteria. 6. No food or drink may be taken out of the cafeteria. The only exception is for ISS students

who eat lunch in the designated In-School-Suspension classroom. ISS students may purchase a lunch or bring a sack lunch.

7. Students who violate lunchroom rules will be assigned lunch seats. 8. Students shall conduct themselves in a mannerly and orderly way during lunch.

Conversation is permitted, provided it does not become loud and/or disruptive. 9. For health reasons, no energy drinks are allowed. 10. No gum or sunflower seeds anywhere on campus. 11. Students may bring lunches for themselves prepared at home, or purchase lunches from the

school cafeteria. A parent may bring “take out” food for their child, however, bringing food for other students will not be permitted.

12. Kennedale Junior High School is a closed campus; therefore, students may not leave campus to eat lunch unless signed out by a parent.

13. Students may not share food under any circumstances, whether purchased from the cafeteria or brought from home.

14. In order for an adult to eat with a student, the adult must be listed as an emergency contact; a location other than the cafeteria will be made available.

15. Additionally, school employees cannot provide food and beverages that are not prepared by the school food service anywhere on school premises from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after meal periods. At other times, all food, beverages and snack items must comply with the nutrition standards and portion size restrictions in this policy. For more information, please see www.squaremeals.org. Students may not call home during the school day to order food.

Students eligible for school sponsored trips must have written permission from their parents or guardians. All students are expected to conduct themselves as young ladies and gentlemen while participating in the activity. Kennedale Junior High is judged by student’s conduct. Any student who does not go on the field trip must remain in school the duration of the field trip.

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SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIPS

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For the past several years KJHS has an end of school field trip to Six Flags in Arlington. The trip is open to all qualifying 8th graders and 7th grade students who earn at least Gold Status in the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program. Students are required to purchase their own ticket at a discounted rate or if unable to purchase a ticket, individual student’ scholarships are awarded. Requirements are listed below:

• 8th grade students must have read six (6) Accelerated Reader books and passed the corresponding comprehension tests by May 1, 2017.

• Student must pass all seven classes the 5th six weeks and be passing on their 6th Six Weeks Progress Reports.

• Student cannot be assigned more than one (1) after-school detention or two (2) lunch detentions from the beginning of the 5th six weeks until the day of the trip in May.

• Student cannot be assigned Saturday School from beginning of the 5th six weeks until the day of the trip in May.

• Student cannot be assigned ISS from beginning of the 5th six weeks until the day of the trip in May.

• Student must have satisfactory attendance record, which includes zero (0) unexcused absences and less than three (3) excused absences for 2nd Semester.

• Student is ineligible if he or she has attended DAEP for the school year. • All fines must be paid.

Students that are ineligible to attend trip are expected to report to school as usual and will be assigned a teacher for the day. Students are not allowed to sell anything at school without the principal’s permission. Generally no permission will be given for the sale of candy, gum, drinks, food stuffs, or contraband. Please don’t ask. Things brought by a student and made available at one’s locker or out of pocket is not allowed.

The Student Success Initiative (SSI) promotion requirements will include use of the STAAR results from the 2015-16 school year.

The SSI, enacted by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999, is a system of support structured to ensure that all students gain sufficient understanding of the knowledge and skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum. The SSI is composed of three initiatives that, together, support on-grade-level student achievement in mathematics and reading so that every student can succeed throughout his or her school career. These three initiatives, as originally designed, were the Texas Reading Initiative, the Texas Math Initiative, and the grade advancement requirements in

SIX FLAGS TRIP

STUDENT ENTERPRISES

STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE (SSI)

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reading at grades 3, 5, and 8 and in mathematics at grades 3, 5, and 8. In 2009 the 81st Texas Legislature amended the SSI initiatives and modified the accelerated instruction requirements for grades 3–8.

As amended by the 81st Legislature, TEC §28.0211(a) mandates that a student may not be promoted to(1) the sixth grade program to which the student would otherwise be assigned if the student does not perform satisfactorily on the fifth grade mathematics and reading assessment instruments under Section 39.023; or(2) the ninth grade program to which the student would otherwise be assigned if the student does not perform satisfactorily on the eighth grade mathematics and reading assessment instruments under Section 39.023.

In addition, a student who fails to perform satisfactorily on reading and/or mathematics assessments at grades 8 may not be promoted to or be placed in the next grade level unless he or she completes all required accelerated instruction. This instruction may require participation of the student before or after normal school hours, during summer school, or before the beginning of the next school year.

The law requires school districts to provide students up to three assessment opportunities during the spring and summer of the year, outlines the provision of accelerated instruction after each assessment opportunity, and describes parents’ rights regarding promotion and retention. The entire text of the law is available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/DOCS/ED/PDF/ED.28.pdf.

The law was further clarified through the adoption of 19 TAC, Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter BB. Commissioner’s Rules Concerning Grade Advancement and Accelerated Instruction (herein referenced as “commissioner’s rules”). Text of this chapter, which has been amended to conform to the new statutory provisions, is available online at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter101. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the effective implementation of the grade advancement assessment requirements as part of an overall system of support for student academic achievement. This system includes but is not limited to the following:

• Assessment of student needs at preceding grades and corresponding early intervention activities that address those needs

• Continuous and ongoing evaluation by a variety of means • Research-based instructional programs, which are defined as programs that are supported

by scientific research that has been included in peer-review studies or been reviewed by a neutral panel. Additional evidence that supports effectiveness includes positive reports from districts and progress monitoring/outcome data from districts.

• Targeted accelerated instruction informed by multiple assessment opportunities and other means of evaluation

• A GPC that decides on an individual student basis the most effective way to support a student’s academic achievement on grade level

• An accelerated instruction plan for every student who does not meet the passing standard on the required grade advancement assessments after three opportunities, whether he or she is retained or promoted upon parent appeal to the GPC and, if promoted, the completion of required accelerated instruction prior to placement or promotion

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The bell schedule at KJHS gives students 4-5 minutes of transition time in between classes. Students not inside of designated classrooms when the tardy bell rings are considered tardy. KJHS uses the Student Conductor System to maintain records of student tardies. Because the system emails notifications of student tardies and the resulting consequences to parents, parents should keep their email addresses registered with the school up-to-date. Tardy Procedure

1. When the Tardy Bell rings, teachers will close and lock their classroom doors. 2. Tardy students must immediately report to a Tardy Station. 3. At the Tardy Station, students will scan their ID Cards. 4. The Tardy Station will print a yellow, time-stamped ticket with the tardy consequence. 5. Students have 5 minutes from the time the ticket is printed to report to class or, in some

cases, the office. 6. If students do not report to class (or the office) within 5 minutes, students will receive a

Discipline Referral to the Assistant Principal’s office, where they will receive further disciplinary action.

Tardy Consequences

Number of Tardies* Consequence

1 – 2 Written Warning

3 – 8 Lunch Detention in Room 605 – Must be served within 1 school day

9 – 11 After-School Detention (1 hour)

12 – 15 After-School Detention (2 hours)

16 – 20 Saturday Detention (3 hours)

21+ In School Suspension

*The Number of Tardies equals the cumulative number of tardies for ALL classes. **The Number of Tardies for all students resets to zero (O) at the beginning of the second semester.

TARDIES

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School telephones are for the administration of school business. Only in the case of an emergency will a student be permitted to use these phones. Students will not be called to the telephone except in an emergency. If a parent/guardian has a message for a student, the receptionist will be most happy to deliver the message to the student. Students may not use the school telephone at any other time of day without permission from the principal, secretary, clerk, or teacher. Student cell phones are expected to be in lockers and turned off from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm. Additionally, students may not use cell phones to call or text from school during school hours unless given permission by school personnel.

It is the student's responsibility to take care of his/her textbooks. Lost and damaged books will be assessed a fee, as they are State property. Students who withdraw from school must turn in all textbooks. Tutorial services are available to all students and may be provided before school and after school at the teacher’s discretion as well as during scheduled Enrichment times. Please check with individual teachers for exact times. The campus principal will ensure all students have the opportunity to attend these in a way that is appropriate to their needs. Any student failing or in danger of failing will be encouraged to attend. Parent contact is recommended to ensure student attendance.

A student withdrawing from school should make the necessary arrangements through the counselor’s office/ PEIMS clerk where he or she will be given a withdrawal form containing necessary information for enrollment. A transcript will be forwarded to the school to which the student is to be transferred. The earlier a parent notifies the school the better. This will ensure a seamless transition to the school to which the student is transferring. All fines and other charges should be cleared before a student is withdrawn. KJHS will use a universal signal to get the attention and focus of students. The signal consists of a verbal cue and a physical cue. The physical cue is the teacher raising his/her right hand. Simultaneously, the teacher will provide the verbal cue, “Wildcats, may I have your attention please?” Students are expected to stop talking, stop working, and focus their eyes and attention on the teacher within 5 seconds.

TELEPHONES/ CELL PHONES

TEXTBOOKS

TUTORIAL SERVICES

WITHDRAWALS

UNIVERSAL SIGNAL

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Safety of KJHS students is stressed at all times. All visitors must report to the front office where a visitor sticker will be issued after showing proper identification. Visitors in the classroom are permitted once cleared through the principal. Parents are welcome at appropriate times. No other person of school age will be allowed to visit the school or to converse with students during school hours. Former students must receive PRIOR permission to visit after school and must check in through the office first.

VISITORS

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Appendix A

Standard Dress Code Grades 5-12

2016-2017

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Kennedale ISD Student Dress Code Grades 5-12 PANTS/SHORTS/CAPRIS/GAUCHOS

ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE • Dockers® style or similar style • Cargo and carpenter style pants • 5 Pocket pants with brads (no jeans) • If pants have belt loops, a belt must be worn • Shorts length must be to the top of the kneecap

or longer • Pant leg flare must not extend beyond the end of

the shoe * Jeans will only be allowed on days specified by the school’s principal.

• Sagging, oversized, or baggy clothing • Sweatpants, wind pants, overalls, etc. • Soccer or boxer style shorts • Studs, sequins, and other decorations • Leather, suede, vinyl, or denim • Spandex, nylon, or form-fitting materials • Brand logos larger than a credit card

SKIRTS/SKORTS ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE

• Length must be to the top of the kneecap or longer

• If skirt has belt loops, a belt must be worn • Slits in skirts can be no more than 3 inches above

the knee

• Studs, sequins, and other decorations • Leather, suede, vinyl, or denim • Spandex, nylon, or form-fitting materials • Brand logos larger than a credit card

JUMPERS/DRESSES ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE

• Length must be to the top of the kneecap or longer

• Studs, sequins, and other decorations • Leather, suede, vinyl, or denim • Spandex, nylon, or form-fitting materials • Brand logos larger than a credit card

ACCEPTABLE COLORS FOR PANTS/SHORTS/CAPRIS/SKIRTS/JUMPERS/DRESSES/SKORTS/GAUCHOS

Grades 5-12: Solid colors of Khaki, Navy, Black, White, Brown, “Khaki Green,” Olive, Stone, Gray

*Please note: Tops and bottoms may not be the same color or appear to be the same color.

SHIRTS/TURTLENECKS ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE

• Polo’s and collared dress shirts that are solid, striped or plaid

• Undershirts may be any solid color • Any shirt longer than the wrist must be tucked in • Shirts must be long enough that when hands are

raised above the head, no skin is exposed on the midriff.

• Must be fastened within 4 inches of the collar • Collared school spirit shirts may be worn any day • School spirit T-shirts will be allowed only on days

designated by the school principal

• Oversized • Sleeveless shirts • Thermal shirts • Zippered shirts • Studs, sequins, and other decorations • Tight, form-fitting, or low cut • Leather, suede, vinyl, corduroy or denim • Brand logos larger than a credit card • T-shirts

* Please note: Tops and bottoms may not be the same color or appear to be the same color.

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/SWEATER VESTS

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ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE • Solid, striped or plaid • Must be appropriately sized • Must be worn over a collared shirt or turtleneck • School spirit sweatshirts (non-hooded) over a

collared shirt may be worn any day

• Oversized • Hooded sweaters or sweatshirts • Tight, form fitting, or low cut • Leather, suede, vinyl, or denim • Brand logos larger than a credit card • Studs, sequins, and other decorations

* Please note: Tops and bottoms may not be the same color or appear to be the same color.

BELTS ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE

• If the pants, shorts, capris, skirt, skort, or gauchos have belt loops, a belt must be worn

• Oversized buckles (larger than a credit card) • Chain or metal • Spikes on the belt • More than one belt at a time

SHOES ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE

• Leather-like or canvas lace-up, loafer-style • Tennis shoes • Boots • Closed-toe mule style with open back • Open-toed shoes must have back strap • Shoelaces must be white or match a color of the

shoes and must be appropriately tied

• Flip-flops • Open-toed without a back strap • Any shoes with cleats • House shoes/slippers • “Heelies” and other shoes with wheels

GENERAL GUIDELINES • All clothing must be appropriately sized. • Pants, shorts, capris, gauchos, skirt, or skort must be worn at the waist. • Top and Bottom (e.g. shirt and pants) may not be the same color or appear to be the same color. • All clothing must be properly hemmed and/or cuffed with no rips, tears, cuts, holes, or frays. • Outerwear (coats, heavy jackets, rain wear, gloves, etc.) must be placed in the student’s locker or a designated location when the

student arrives at school and may not be worn during the school day. Exception: Students at Kennedale High School may wear KHS letter jackets they have been awarded by the school.

• Hats, caps, scarves, sunglasses, or other head coverings are not permitted to be worn inside the school building. • School organization/KISD team uniforms may only be worn on appropriate days. • Any item that could pose a danger to the safety of the student or others is not allowed.

GROOMING

• Students' hair shall be clean, neat, and well groomed and may not cause a disturbance, interfere with normal classroom activities, or constitute a health or safety hazard. Students may not have designs cut into the hair or scalp. Designs include (but are not limited to) wavy lines, swirls, numbers, and symbols. Only straight line parts are permitted. Mohawks and Fauxhawks are permitted. If a parent has a question about a hair style, it is his or her responsibility to contact the campus principal before having the hair cut. The campus principal will have the discretion to determine the appropriateness.

• Only normal hair colors can be used to dye hair. • Boys' hair may be no longer than shoulder length. • Mustaches shall not extend beyond or below the bottom of the lower lip. • Sideburns shall not extend below the bottom of the earlobe. • Beards and/or whiskers shall not be worn. • The wearing of stud earrings only will be permitted for male students. The wearing of any other pierced jewelry or spacers by male

students is prohibited. • Girls may wear earrings only in their ears. No other pierced jewelry or spacers may be worn. • No visible tattoos • Hair must be out of face • Hair may not be over 4 inches tall

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Appendix B

KISD Grading Guidelines 2016-2017

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Kennedale Independent School District

Grading Guidelines

2016-2017

The mission of Kennedale Independent School District, as an educational leader in partnership with families and the community, is to provide opportunities for academic excellence in a safe

and supportive environment so that today’s students can become tomorrow’s leaders.

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Kennedale Independent School District Board of Trustees

John Hunt Board President Joe Taylor Vice-President Leslie Carruthers Secretary Rhonda Barnes Shawn Ham Jack Dalrymple John Clark

Grading Guidelines Review Committee

The 2014 – 2015 Kennedale ISD Curricular Cabinet convened regularly to develop and review the grading guidelines to be utilized in the district beginning with the 2015 – 2016 school year.

Dr. Karen Furman, EdD. Educational Administration, MBA Deputy Superintendent Dr. Missy Glenn, Ed.D. Educational Administration, MBA Director of Finance and Human Resources Charity Woods, M.Ed. in SPED, M. Ed. in Administration Director of Special Education Jan Cleere, M.Ed. Director of Instructional Services Kim Chegwidden, M.Ed. District ELA/R Facilitator Denell Dickey, B.A. in Communication District Math Facilitator Christie Miller, B.A. in Psychology District Data Analyst Erin Jamison, B.A. in Journalism/Public Relations Public Relations Coordinator Ginger Hall PEIMS Coordinator Tracy Williams, B.S. in Social Work Administrative Assistant Rita Pintavalle, M.S. in Education District Principal Justin Marchel, M.Ed. in Administration KHS Principal Brandi Thompson, M.Ed. in Administration, M.S. in Education/Allied Studies KHS Academic Principal Michael Cagle, M.Ed. in Educational Administration KJHS Principal Beth Morris, M.Ed. in Administration James A. Arthur Assistant Principal Cari Blackstone, M.Ed. in Administration R.F. Patterson Principal Katina Martinez, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Delaney Elementary Principal

These guidelines have been reviewed by Walsh, Gallegos, Green and Treviño. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Kennedale Independent School District Board of Trustees ..................................................................... 2

Grading Guidelines Review Committee ................................................................................................. 2

Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 4

KISD Beliefs............................................................................................................................................. 4

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Grading Philosophy................................................................................................................................. 4

Grading Scale.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Grading Framework................................................................................................................................ 5

Minimum Number of Grades.................................................................................................................. 5

Communication of Student Achievement ............................................................................................... 6

Assignment of Grades ............................................................................................................................ 7

Homework.............................................................................................................................................. 8

Make-Up Work ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Late Work ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Reteach/Retake Policy............................................................................................................................ 9

Progress Reports and Parent Conferences ........................................................................................... 10

Intervention/Tutorial/Extension........................................................................................................... 10

Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................................................................... 10

Grading Glossary ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Purpose

Kennedale Independent School District is committed to creating an environment where quality assessment and evaluation will occur with the intent of communicating and improving student learning. The Grading Guidelines are in place to evaluate student learning using similar criteria, consistently applied in all content areas and at all levels as is developmentally appropriate. Our goal as a learning organization is to ensure all students of KISD meet or exceed standards in every aspect of the written, taught, and tested curriculum. The consistency provided by these guidelines will

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ensure a systematic way of assessing and improving student learning outcomes in our schools.

KISD Beliefs

● Student success is top priority. ● Each student brings value to the learning environment. ● A physically and psychologically safe environment enhances learning. ● Our students deserve a teacher who is passionate about learning in every classroom every day. ● Learning is a shared responsibility that requires active involvement by students, staff, families,

and the community. ● Continuous professional growth of faculty and staff is essential for student success.

Grading Philosophy

Grades are a measure of achievement at a specific point in a student’s development. This measure provides feedback to the student regarding mastery of the state standards (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – TEKS). Kennedale ISD believes the most effective form of assessment is one that is diagnostic and provides students feedback that leads to a deeper understanding and mastery of the tested standard.

All grading practices used by teachers will be communicated in writing and shared with students and parents prior to the school year or semester. All grading practices must fall within the parameters established in the Grading Guidelines and District policy.

Grading Scale

Kennedale ISD uses the following grading scale:

90% - 100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C Below

70% Failing

For information regarding the District’s scaling and grade point averages calculation, see EIC (LOCAL).

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Grading Framework

Weight of Grades for Foundation Curriculum - EHAA (LEGAL)

Kennedale ISD promotes an increase of student responsibility for summative assessment* throughout the learning years. Kindergarten and Grade One will have standards-based grading* that correlates to the KISD curriculum and is reflected in the design of the report cards at those levels. All other teachers will follow the guidelines outlined below.

Elementary (K – 1st grade)

• Standards-based grading

Elementary (2nd through 4th grades)

● 80% formative* ● 20% summative

Intermediate (5th through 6th grades)

• 70% formative • 30% summative

Junior High School (7th through 8th grades)

● 50% formative ● 50% summative

High School – All courses taken for high school credit, regardless of when credit was earned, at least:

● 40% formative ● 60% summative

*Definitions of the terms “formative assessment,” “summative assessment,” and “standards-based grading” may be found in the glossary.

Minimum Number of Grades

K-1

• There is no established minimum number of grades for Kindergarten and First Grade.

Elementary (Grades 2 –4)

• Math – minimum of 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative) • Reading - minimum of 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative) • ELA – minimum of 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative)

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• Spelling will count as one cumulative formative grade. For example, a student taking 6 spelling tests will have all 6 averaged together for one spelling grade. This grade is part of the ELA (Writing/Grammar/Spelling) grade.

• Social Studies – minimum of 5 grades (3 formative, 2 summative) • Science – minimum of 5 grades (3 formative, 2 summative) • Health, Art, Music, PE – These subjects will receive a letter grade of E, S, N, or U. • E = Excellent, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement, U = Unsatisfactory

Intermediate (Grades 5 - 6)

• Math – minimum 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative) • ELA – minimum 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative) • Spelling will count as one cumulative formative grade. For example, a student taking 6 spelling

tests will have all 6 averaged together for one spelling grade. This grade is part of the ELA (Writing/Grammar/Spelling) grade.

• Reading – minimum 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative) • Social Studies – minimum 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative) • Science - minimum 10 grades (8 formative, 2 summative)

Junior High School (Grades 7 – 8) (All classes including electives)

• Teachers will have a minimum of twelve (12) grades for each grading period. • The minimum numbers of formative and summative grades will be determined by the campus

and/or by the program in which the student is enrolled. For example: At KJHS, ten (10) of the twelve (12) grades might be formative and two (2) might be summative.

• High school classes taken at KJHS will follow the KHS standards for the identical classes offered at KHS.

High School (Grades 9 – 12) (All classes including electives)

● Teachers will have a minimum of fourteen (14) grades for each grading period. ● The minimum numbers of formative and summative grades will be determined by the

campus and/or by the program in which the student is enrolled. For example: At KHS, ten (10) of the fourteen (14) grades would be formative and four (4) would be summative.

Communication of Student Achievement

The communication of student achievement is based upon the following principles:

1. Individual achievement of clearly stated learning goals shall be the primary basis for academic grades

and provide an accurate reflection of what each student knows and can do at that point in time. The effectiveness of the communication is determined by the accuracy, quality, and quantity of the information about the evidence of student learning.

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2. Progress reporting and six-week grades shall reflect student mastery of learning goals to that point in time.

3. Grading and reporting shall always be done in reference to specified learning goals, comparing a student’s performance against a standard rather than against other students in the class.

4. All students work shall be assessed and feedback given. Work that is graded and

intended to be recorded shall follow guidance in number 5 below.

5. Grades shall be calculated in a manner that ensures the grade each student receives is a fair

reflection of what he or she knows and has demonstrated, emphasizing the most recent summative assessment information.

6. Grades shall be posted online in the electronic gradebook as soon as possible but no later than 5

school days after the due date. Project/research papers shall be graded and returned within a reasonable amount of time depending on the assignment (maximum of 10 days).

7. Students have the right to review their tests. They do not have the right to take them from the room.

All tests given shall be graded, returned, and recorded in the electronic gradebook within three (3) days of the date the test was administered. Adherence to this timeline will allow for timely and meaningful remediation. Tests with written essays can be extended to five (5) days with principal approval.

8. 50% of the grades that will be utilized for determining a student’s report card grade must be

posted prior to the 3 week progress report.

Assignment of Grades

The assigning of a grade in a particular course should reflect a student’s mastery of the skills and content of the course. Grades shall be assigned according to the following:

1. Grades shall be based on the mastery of the TEKS. Grades will not be awarded for any non-

academic activities such as a compliance grade for bringing back a report card, supplies, behavior, etc.

2. All grade weights and minimums must be met.

3. Exceptions to the minimum number of grades must be approved by the Director of

Instructional Services.

4. If a student scores higher on a summative assessment than he/she did on a formative assignment designed to prepare him or her for the summative, then the teacher will drop the lowest formative assessment associated with that summative.

5. An Incomplete (I) will be recorded based on the following criteria: (a) missing assignments in a

grading period from an absence; (b) enrolling the last 15 days of a grading period without grades from the previous school; (c) non-attendance in class. Teachers are required to clear any Incompletes within 3 weeks of the next grading period of the semester. A request for extension can be made in writing to the campus principal.

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6. Incompletes may be recorded for a period not to exceed five (5) days following the end of a semester. This includes semester exams. Students have five (5) days to complete the test or assignments. A request for an extension can be made in writing to the principal. A zero will be recorded after 5 days.

7. Upon failing at any time within the grading period, the parents must be contacted by phone or

email. If contacted by email, a response email must be received. Otherwise, a call must be made. If the problem persists, a student- teacher-parent conference is required.

Homework

Homework will be evaluated in a timely manner (no more than 3 days) and used as a method to provide students specific feedback on their performance of the assigned tasks. Homework can only be assigned after a concept has been taught. Homework grades can be recorded in the formative grade category. Further guidelines regarding homework and grading will be determined at the campus level and may be found in the campus procedure handbook.

Make-Up Work

All students shall be allowed to make-up work when they are absent from class. They shall have a time equal to days absent from class to complete all missed assignments. Under extenuating circumstances such as long-term illness or family emergencies, teachers may choose to give students more than one day for each day missed to make-up assignments. In situations where the assignments were given before the student was absent, a shorter time frame may be required at the teacher’s discretion.

Make-up tests and quizzes should be administered during an alternate time (i.e. - before school, after school, during lunch) as determined by campus administration. The intent is to minimize loss of instructional time.

Late Work

1. In grades 7-12, when an assignment is submitted after a deadline, a penalty of fifteen (15) points per class meeting may be deducted from the grade with a maximum of three days allowed.

2. In grades 2-6, work is expected to be turned in on time for100% credit. There will be a penalty of

11 points for each day the work is late. A maximum of three days is allowed for late work to be turned in.

3. Teachers will use professional discretion in determining when such a deduction is inappropriate, due to extenuating circumstances.

4. Reteach/retake is not applicable for assignments not turned in, or turned in late.

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Reteach/Retake Policy

It is the goal of every educator in Kennedale Independent School District that every student reaches mastery of standards required by each course. A student may choose to redo an assignment or assessment on which they have scored below a 70%. See EIA (LOCAL).

“For re-teaching to be effective, however, teachers must use a different approach from the one they initially used, one that builds on previous activities but that focuses on the omissions or errors in student thinking that resulted from these activities.” (Marzano, 2010)

1. Students must be provided an opportunity for remediation.

2. Retakes must occur outside regular instructional time (i.e. – before school, after school, during

lunch, during intervention time) as determined by campus administration. The intent is to minimize loss of instructional time.

3. The student has 3 school days from the day the assignment was recorded and returned to attend

the remediation tutorial and retake the assessment. The teacher has discretion to extend this window to 5 school days.

4. The teacher will record the higher of the two grades with a maximum score of 70%.

5. Students should be assigned an alternate assessment or assignment that covers the same standards

as the original assignment or assessment.

6. When 40% or more of the class fails an assessment, the teacher will reteach and retest the class before moving on. The teacher will record the higher of the two grades earned for students being retested. Reassessment should occur within five (5) days of the original assessment. Students who passed the assessment can opt out of the reassessment. If they choose to retest, the higher of the two tests will be recorded.

7. Students will have only one opportunity for each assignment or assessment they wish to retake.

8. Correction of the original assessment is not considered re-teaching or retesting.

9. Semester exams do not qualify for the reteach/retake policy. The summative grade earned on the first

attempt will be recorded. (EIA LEGAL)

10. Reteach and/or retake are not applicable for failing grades due to work being turned in late or assignments not being turned in at all.

11. AP courses incorporate TEKS, but expand significantly beyond them. Students who elect to

participate in an AP course will understand the responsibility of taking a course with additional rigor. The reteach/retake guidelines will not apply to AP courses.

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Progress Reports and Parent Conferences

At every three-week interval progress reports are available to every student. Students are to return a progress report signed by their parent/guardian (EIA LEGAL). This allows failing students or students at risk of failing sufficient time to improve their learning and gives parents information to help assist in improving the learning of the child.

If a progress report is not returned within three (3) school days and the student’s grade is below a 75, the teacher is required to initiate parent contact by either phone or email. If parent contact is by email, a return email must be on file.

After the progress report, if the student’s cumulative grade drops below passing, the teacher is required to contact the parent by phone. Teachers are required to submit to the campus principal a list of students failing the six weeks the week prior to the end of the six weeks with a record of parent contacts. The time period after the progress report, but before the report card is an important period to monitor a student’s cumulative grade. If a student’s grade is below 75 after the progress report has been issued, documentation of parent contact for all classes where the grade is below a 75 will be kept by the teacher for verification purposes. A parent phone call is the preferred mode of contact. If the parent is contacted by email, a return email by the parent must be on file to verify two-way communication has occurred.

Intervention/Tutorial/Extension

All campuses will provide time that is intended to provide remediation, tutorials, extension, etc. Additionally, three campuses offer an after-school ACE Program to support student learning: Kennedale High School (all grades), R.F. Patterson Elementary (grades 3 and 4), J.F. Delaney (grades 3 and 4). The campus principal will ensure all students have the opportunity to attend these in a way that is appropriate to their needs. Any student failing or in danger of failing will be encouraged to attend. Parent contact is recommended to ensure student attendance.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an assignment. The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or other supervising employee including the consideration of written materials, observation, or information from students. A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests and penalties in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

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Grading Glossary

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment aims to evaluate students' abilities in 'real-world' contexts. In other words, students learn how to apply their skills to authentic tasks and projects. Authentic assessment does not encourage rote learning and passive test-taking. Instead, it focuses on students' analytical skills; ability to integrate what they learn; creativity; ability to work collaboratively; and written and oral expression skills. It values the learning process as much as the finished product. An authentic task or assessment is one in which students are allowed to analyze an authentic problem, are allowed adequate time to plan, to complete the work, to self-assess, to revise, and to consult with others prior to submission. Authentic assessments are judged by the same kinds of criteria (standards) which are used to judge adult performance on similar tasks. (teachervision.com)

Common Assessment Common assessment means student learning will be assessed using the same instrument or process and according to the same criteria. (DuFour). Common assessment may be either formative or summative. KISD secondary schools administer common assessments every two to three weeks in core subjects.

Concept Assessment Concept tests are short, informal, targeted tests that are administered during class to help instructors gauge whether students understand key concepts. They can be used to both assess students’ prior knowledge or targeted assessment utilized within the class to help instructors gauge whether students understand key concepts. The primary purpose of concept tests is to get a snapshot of the current understanding of the class, not of an individual student. As a result, concept tests are usually ungraded or very low-stakes. They are most valuable in large classes where it is difficult to assess student understanding in real time. (Carnegie Mellon University)

Curriculum-Based Assessment The term Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA) simply means measurement that uses "direct observation and recording of a student's performance in the local curriculum as a basis for gathering information to make instructional decisions" (Deno, 1987, p. 41).

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Formative Assessment Formative assessment refers to a wide variety of methods that

teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course. Formative assessments help teachers identify concepts that students are struggling to understand, skills they are having difficulty acquiring, or learning standards they have not yet achieved so that adjustments can be made to lessons, instructional techniques, and academic support.

The general goal of formative assessment is to collect detailed information that can be used to improve instruction and student learning while it’s happening. What makes an assessment “formative” is not the design of a test, technique, or self-evaluation, per se, but the way it is used— i.e., to inform in-process teaching and learning modifications. (The Education Reform Glossary) Formative assessments are commonly contrasted with summative assessments.

Homework Homework shall be used to support, enrich, or reinforce topics

covered in class and should satisfy at least one of the following objectives in an effort to support the learning cycle:

• To provide a drill that helps the student practice the basic skills of a subject.

• To give practice and extension of concepts learned in class. • To extend learning beyond the material that can be

covered in class. • To develop effective study methods. • To allow students to make up work after absences. • To provide a means of re-teaching TEKS.

Performance Assessment A performance assessment is one which requires students to

demonstrate that they have mastered specific skills and competencies by performing or producing something. Advocates of performance assessment call for assessments of the following kind: designing and carrying out experiments; writing essays which require students to rethink, to integrate, or to apply information; working with other students to accomplish tasks; demonstrating proficiency in using a piece of equipment or a technique; building models; developing, interpreting, and using maps; making collections; writing term papers, critiques, poems, or short stories; giving speeches; playing musical instruments; participating in oral examinations; developing portfolios; developing athletic skills or routines, etc. (www.learner.org)

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Project A piece of planned work or activity that is completed over a period of time and is intended to achieve a particular aim.

Quiz A quiz is a type of assessment that is brief in scope, and is typically over material that has been recently covered. Quizzes may or may not be announced to the class ahead of time.

Summative Assessment Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning progress and achievement at the conclusion of a specific instructional period—usually at the end of a project, unit, course, semester, program, or school year. In other words, formative assessments are for learning, while summative assessments are of learning. (Educational Reform Glossary)

Standards-Based Grading With the utilization of standards-based grading, high standards are to be expected of every student. The curriculum must be aligned to the new standards. Students must be assessed periodically to determine how they are progressing in meeting the standards of what every student must know and be able to do at his/her level. A criterion is set up for standards of what every student or child is expected to know, and a score is set compared to benchmark event as opposed to a norm. Rubrics are utilized in communicating student progress. Responses to student benchmarks under standard-based grading typically appear as: emerging, progressing, and mastered.

Unit test A unit test is a summative assessment over material that is organized around a main concept or topic.

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A Parent Friendly Overview of Assessment

Formative Summative Examples: Examples:

concept assessment unit test daily assignment project quiz benchmark homework common assessment lab participation (with rubric to quantify grade earned)

These are utilized to assess how the These are utilized to assess what students are learning and how they the students learned as a result of are responding to the methodologies the collective instruction provided used by the teacher. by the teacher.

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Appendix C

Special Absence Request

Form 2016-2017

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Kennedale Junior High School Request for Special Absence

All absences other than illness and family emergencies must be planned for in advance. A request for a student’s absence must be presented to the Assistant Principal one week in advance by the parent or guardian for approval. The absence request must be signed by all the student’s teachers and returned to the Assistant Principal’s office. This is a special rule and should not be abused. The reason for the special absence must be included on the form below. When a student presents an absence request to the teacher, the teacher should give the student make up work for the days he/she intends to be absent. This work must be turned in to the teacher within the number of days absent after the student returns to school. _________________________ __________________________ Student’s Name (please print) Parent or Guardian’s Signature

Note: If the approved absence places the student over the allowable number of absences in any period, the student will be required by state law to make up that time or face the possibility of no credit for that class.

Special absences CAN NOT BE GRANTED FOR SEMESTER EXAM DAYS

Date(s) of Absences:________________________ Reason for Absence:__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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Appendix D

Wildcat Chromebook Oath

2016-2017

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Wildcat Chromebook Oath

2016-2017 1. I will follow the KISD Acceptable Use Guidelines for technology in Kennedale

ISD. 2. I understand that the Chromebook is the property of Kennedale ISD. 3. I will follow classroom rules for the Chromebooks established by my teacher. 4. I will be on task in class and am aware of the off-task consequences. 5. I will use only educational applications, websites, and programs during class, as

instructed by the teacher. 6. I will bring a fully-charged Chromebook and charger to school every day, and I

will keep my Chromebook charged throughout the day. 7. I will handle the Chromebook carefully and respectfully. 8. I will report any damage or problems to the Chromebook to my teacher or the

campus librarian immediately. 9. I understand that I am responsible for losing or damaging the Chromebook. 10. I understand that fines may be assessed for damaged or lost Chromebooks. 11. I will never leave the Chromebook unattended. 12. I will never loan the Chromebook to another individual. 13. I will never give my Chromebook or Google passwords to anyone except my

parents. 14. I will keep food and beverages away from the Chromebook. 15. I will keep my Chromebook locked and secured in my locker when I do not have

it on me. 16. I will not download songs, games, or other materials that are not school

appropriate.

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17. I will not visit inappropriate websites on my Chromebook. 18. I will not modify or tamper with configurations and profiles. 19. I will not remove or modify the protective cover or any stickers on the

Chromebook. 20. I understand that I need the Chromebook for school EVERY DAY. 21. I understand that a teacher or administrator may take the Chromebook if I am not

following the KISD Acceptable Use Policy for technology, if I am using my Chromebook in an unacceptable manner, or if I am not following the above guidelines.

22. I understand that the Chromebook is being monitored at all times, whether I

am using it at home or school. Student Name (Print): _________________________ Student Signature: _________________________ Parent Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________________