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Olathe Northwest High School Student Handbook 2016-17

www.onwravens.net Main Office 780-7150 Attendance 780-7111 Student Services 780-7157 Spanish Line 780-8083 SRO Hotline 780-7777 FAX 780-7159

Information in this handbook is not intended as a replacement for the

Olathe School District Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct booklet is available, upon request, in the main office or can be

accessed at the building website, www.onwravens.net or the district website, www.olatheschools.com.

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2016-17 ONW Bell Schedules

Black Day (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

1st Hour 8:00 – 8:50 2nd Hour 8:56 – 9:46 3rd Hour 9:52 – 10:42 4th Hour 10:48 – 11:38 5th Hour 11:44 – 1:08 6th Hour 1:14 – 2:04 7th Hour 2:10 – 3:00

Blue Day (Wednesday)

1st Hour 8:00 – 9:30 3rd Hour 9:36 – 11:08 5th Hour 11:14 – 1:24 7th Hour 1:30 – 3:00

White Day (Thursday)

2nd Hour 8:15 – 9:45 Seminar 1 9:51 – 10:27 Seminar 2 10:33 – 11:23 4th Hour 11:29 – 1:24 6th Hour 1:30 – 3:00

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ONW Mission Statement Empowering students to be college and career ready.

Student Guiding Principles

Honesty – Truthfulness to oneself and others in both words and actions.

Respect – Treating others as you wish to be treated.

Responsibility – Doing what you are supposed to do when it needs to be done, even when no one is watching.

Trustworthiness – Exhibiting dependable behaviors.

Olathe Northwest Administration Mr. Chris Zuck Principal Mr. Joe Gunderson Asst. Principal/AD Mrs. Kathi Hilliard Assistant Principal Mrs. Jenna Jones Assistant Principal Ms. Tracy Maring Assistant Principal

Olathe Northwest Office Support Staff TBD Secretary Wendy Cost Bookkeeper Debbie Evers Receptionist Laura Fitzsimmons Secretarial Assistant Jill Inman Secretarial Assistant Jennifer Koch Attendance Office Barbara Kruse Secretary, 21st Century Programs Debbie Lewis Secretary (Mr. Zuck) Jennifer Sanderson Secretary TBD Attendance Office

Olathe Northwest Student Services and Support Staff

Pat Butler College/Career Liaison Jamie Cherpitel Counselor Robin Dietz Counselor Heather Jasper Counselor Elva Medina Counselor Pam Hopkins Secretary Susie Meyn Data Operator Helen Stubblefield Secretary/Registrar

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Olathe Northwest Library Media Services Kate Thompson Librarian Julie Pickerill Library Media Assistant

Olathe Northwest Health Services Cathy Schaukowitch School Nurse Susan Heard Nurse’s Assistant

ACTIVITIES

The following activities are offered to Olathe Northwest students. Students interested should contact the sponsor for further information. Band Bob Davis, Joshua Maddox Battlebots Matt Peterie Cheer Christy Lemanske Debate Eric Skoglund Drama Robin Murphy Dance Shannon Judge Electrathon Andrew Edmondson FIRST Robotics Brandon Hernandez Freshmen Class Abigail Crane Forensics Josh Anderson FOR Club Johanna Falls Future Teachers Nancy McRoberts International Languages Carolyn Goodrick, Kimberley Watts Junior Class TBD Math Club Eddie Crupper, Lisa Burbridge Medical Club Erica Cohan Musical Theater Robin Murphy National Honor Society Leah Cogswell, Julie Pickerill Orchestra Joel Martin Pep Band Bob Davis Raven Flight Corps Mallory West Raven Link Crew Kathi Hilliard, Nancy Buehne, Melissa

Cupp Raven Service Club Annie Winkler, Kristin Ricci Scholars’ Bowl TBD Senior Class Emily Dawson, Jennifer Hamilton Sophomore Class Josh Trevino Student Council Kathy Ingles, Carol Toburen Student Naturalist Mike McRoberts TSA Kevin Hulsen, Lee Sappingfield Vocal Music Pam Williamson Yearbook Brittany Burdolski

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STUDENT OFFICERS

Student Council President Bessie Bauman Student Council Vice President Brett Rawlings Student Council Secretary Jasmeet Kaur Student Council Treasurer Zoe Akin-Amland Student Council Executive Chair Jacob Dowining Senior Class President Olivia Pruss Senior Class Vice President Chase Hartquist Junior Class President Tolu Gbile Junior Class Vice President Evan Svetlak

STUDENT INITIATED CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

Student initiated clubs and activities are based on student interest and may change from year to year. Students interested should contact Mrs. Hilliard for further information.

ATHLETICS The following athletic opportunities are offered to Olathe Northwest students. Students interested should contact the coach for further information. Baseball Rick Setter Basketball (Boys) Mike Grove Basketball (Girls) Joel Branstrom Bowling (Boys/Girls) Mark Robinson Cross Country (Boys/Girls) Tim Barnes Diving (Boys/Girls) Robert Ayers Football John “Chip” Sherman Golf (Girls) Sydney Tucker Golf (Boys) Mike Grove Gymnastics (Girls) Julie Bayha Soccer (Boys/Girls) Chris Graham Softball Mark Mahoney Swimming (Boys/Girls) Hank Krusen Tennis (Boys/Girls) Tim Oberhelman Track (Boys/Girls) Dee Bell Volleyball Barry Lenth Wrestling Steve Mesa

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Raven Fight Song

Come on let’s stand up with Raven Pride Loyal and Mighty

For we will fight on to victory, Banners are raised high.

So as we march proudly down the field,

With black and royal blue, Here we come, O-N-DOU-BLE-U,

It’s Northwest High.

Alma Mater Our alma mater, steadfast, true

To all who enter here; Your colors, black and royal blue,

Forever hold us near.

We lift you up, our voices raise, Your tribute is our cry.

We honor you and give you praise, All hail to Northwest High.

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Seminar/Freshmen Advisory Seminar is a structured time designed to serve as an extension of the academic programs offered at Olathe Northwest High School. Its purpose is to enhance classroom instruction and learning. Seminars are held on Thursday mornings and attendance is mandatory. Students can be invited or directed to attend a specific seminar by teachers, counselors, and administrators. Students and teachers are expected to maintain an academic environment during seminar which should include: tutoring, individual support from teaches, opportunities to learn new skills, use of the library for the purpose of conducting research, and the use of computer labs. Seminars are to be used to support individual student learning and target specific academic needs of students. Students wishing to see a teacher must obtain a pass in advance to move to see the teacher. Those assigned a targeted seminar will not be allowed to move. Freshmen Advisory: 9:51 – 10:27 Freshmen Seminar 1 will consist of Advisory and Link Activities. Students will participate in Advisory and Link activities from 9:51 – 10:27 and will not be allowed to move to other classrooms. Sophomore/Junior/Senior Seminar 1: 9:51 – 10:27 Seminar 1 for sophomores, juniors, and seniors is provided as an opportunity for students to reinforce or extend their learning. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are assigned a Seminar 1 based upon a teacher on the individual student’s schedule. Seminar 2: 10:33 – 11:23 All students at Olathe Northwest are assigned a Seminar 2 based upon a teacher on the individual student’s schedule. Students may move only with a pass obtained from a teacher/counselor prior to the morning of seminar.

Seminar Expectations

Attendance in the assigned seminar is mandatory.

Teachers are expected to invite/direct students needing assistance or enrichment to obtain a pass for seminars.

Attendance and tardiness to seminars are handled the same as all other classes at Olathe Northwest.

Expectations for behavior in seminars are the same as all other classes at Olathe Northwest.

Students will have a signed pass visible to staff monitoring the hallways.

Students may not use cell phones, electronic music devices or go to the vending machines during seminar.

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Students must report to their assigned seminar and will not be dismissed to leave until the bell for class rings, attendance has been taken, and all announcements and seminar activities have been completed.

Student must have a signed pass to see a teacher.

Students must sign out at their assigned seminar and sign in at the seminar they are visiting.

Students will return to their assigned seminar prior to the end of the seminar period.

Library/Flex Lab Seminar Procedures

The library is available for students who are looking for a quiet place to study, complete assignments, or read. Students who do not have an assigned seminar one are welcome to use the library during seminar one. The Flex Labs are available to students needing to finish work on a computer, complete research, or print items for class.

Prior to Seminar the student will go to the library to request a Seminar Pass.

Students must have their Student ID to receive a Seminar Pass.

Students will determine where they need to go for Seminar (library or flex lab) and their purpose for that destination.

Students will fill out the pass and then the Seminar teacher will sign the student’s Seminar Pass.

Students must present the Seminar Pass and their Student ID to be admitted to the library or flex lab.

Attendance Policy

Philosophy In accordance with Kansas statues regarding compulsory school attendance, the Board of Education encourages regular attendance of all students in elementary, middle, and high schools. Regular school attendance contributes to the probability of scholastic success, and to the development of consistent performance habits which will carry over into adult life. Daily Attendance Procedures Students and their parents are expected to keep the attendance office up to date on student absences. Absences are to be reported by the students’ parents, guardians or other appropriate individuals within 24 hours by contacting the school attendance office at 780-7111.

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The attendance window hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students are expected to handle attendance issues before or after school to avoid missing class time. Students arriving at school after 8:00 a.m. must sign in at the attendance office to obtain an excused/unexcused pass to enter their classroom. If the pass is unexcused any time after 8:10 a.m., students may be assigned a detention. Students will have one week to serve this detention. If students arrive less than 10 minutes late to any class, hours 2-7, they will be considered tardy. Unexcused tardiness may result in a detention assigned by the classroom teacher. Students arriving to class after the 10 minute time period without a pass are considered absent hours 2-7. Teachers are to record the absence as unexcused unless the student has a pass stating the absence is excused. Students with an unexcused absence will receive a Notice of Unexcused Absence the following day from the attendance office. Unexcused absence letters will be delivered to students during 2nd hour on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and during 3rd hour on Wednesday. Students will have until 3:30 p.m. that day to resolve any unexcused absences. To resolve unexcused absences, a parent/guardian must call to excuse the late arrival or absence by 3:30 p.m. If the student was counted absent in error by a teacher, the student must obtain the teacher’s signature on the unexcused absence letter and turn it in at the attendance office. Students not clearing an unexcused absence by 3:30 p.m. may receive a 50 minute detention to be served within one week in the detention center. If the student becomes ill during the school day and needs to go home, the student must check out through the nurse’s office. The student will not be released until contact with a parent, a parent designee, or a legal guardian has been made. Leaving campus without a pass is considered an unexcused absence which may result in a detention. Students will have one week to serve this detention. To resolve unexcused absences, students must have parents call the attendance office to report the excused absence reason by 3:30 p.m. In the event the student was counted absent in error by a teacher, the student must retain the teacher’s signature on the unexcused absence notification. Students Leaving Campus during the Day The Olathe School District has a closed campus policy that includes lunch time. Students are not allowed in the parking lot or outside the building

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between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. without the permission of the teacher and the front office. Whenever possible, appointments should be scheduled outside of the school day. However, should it become necessary for a student to leave campus during the school day, parents/guardians should call the attendance office. Students must come to the attendance office to sign out and receive a “permit to leave” pass. Upon returning to school, the student must sign in at the attendance office. Failure to sign out/in may result in a detention. Students will have one week to serve this detention. Students who do not serve their detention in the time allowed may receive a Friday After-School Detention (FAD). Detentions are typically assigned for, but not limited to, unexcused absences. City Watch Call Students with one or more unexcused absences in a day will receive a City Watch call to their primary phone listed in the student information system. Calls will begin at 4:00 p.m. daily. Excused Absences The state of Kansas delegates to the Board of Education the responsibility of determining reasons for excusable absences. As Board of Education designees, building administrators will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused. According to Board of Education Policy, the following are recognized as excusable reason for absences:

Personal Illness: A physician’s note may be required for chronic or excessive absenteeism

Serious illness or death of a member of the family or close friend

Obligatory religious observances of the student’s own faith

Participation in a school-approved student activity

Verified physician or dentist appointments

Court Appearance

Emergency situations requiring immediate action

An absence which has been requested in writing and approved in advance by the building administrator

Please note the following Students will be afforded the opportunity to make up missed work assigned during an excused school absence. Requests to excuse an absence may be made by parents, legal guardians, or emancipated youth 18 years of age or older (with prior approval by an administrator).

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An absence which falls under one of the eight (8) Board of Education approved reasons for absence will be classified excused if the building attendance procedure is followed by the student and parent/guardian. The parent/guardian of a student is expected to notify the school by telephone on a day of absence or in advance whenever possible. In school suspensions are considered excused under current Board of Education policies. Excessive Absences It is the school and teacher’s responsibility to keep parents informed about attendance and how it impacts the student’s progress. Attendance in class is important. It is the expectation of Olathe Northwest that teachers will communicate to parents when absences are impacting student progress. An accrual of sixteen (16) absences per semester, whether excused, unexcused, or a combination of the two, may result in a student being ineligible to receive credit in the class with excessive absences. The student and/or parents may choose to appeal the ineligibility of credit with the Attendance Appeals Committee. The only absences not included in this policy are those that are school related, such as field trips and academic, activity, and/or athletic competitions. Makeup Work Per Board of Education Policy, after any absence, it is the responsibility of the student to make the initial contact with their teacher(s) to determine make-up assignments and to schedule times for taking any tests missed. After return to school, students will be allowed two days for every day absent in which to make up missed work within reason. Homework Requests When students are absent less than one week due to illness or disciplinary reasons, the student/parent is encouraged to contact the teacher directly, via email or by phone, to request student assignments. Extended Absences For extended absences longer than one week and less than three weeks, a reasonable plan will be developed by the student and teacher for the completion of missed work. A counselor and/or administrator will be included when appropriate. Students are expected to fulfill long-term assignments as originally assigned/scheduled. Advanced Approval of Absences If a student needs to be absent for an extended period of time, the following procedures must be followed. The student will:

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Visit with his/her counselor who will verify the absence with the parent/guardian

Pick up an Advanced Approval of Absences form from Student Services

Have each classroom teacher complete the form

Return the completed form to the counselor for final verification The counselor will forward the completed signed approval form to the appropriate Assistant Principal. The student will receive the signed original copy, the counselor will retain a copy, and one copy will be sent to the attendance secretary. Unexcused Absences An unexcused absence is one which has been classified as such by the building administration. An absence will be classified unexcused if it does not fit one of the Board’s eight (8) stated reasons for excusable absences or if the building attendance procedure is not followed by the student and/or the parent/legal guardian. An unexcused absence for one or more classes may result in disciplinary consequences. Truancy The term “truancy” is a legal term. Truancy applies when a child of compulsory attendance age is considered to be not attending school as required by law. Truancy is defined as being absent from a class or classes without prior knowledge or approval of the parent/guardian and the attendance office. The school principal or his designee shall identify and report truants to proper authorities in accordance with Kansas statutes (KSA 72-1113).

The school principal/designee is responsible for filing all reports of truancy.

A student of compulsory attendance age who is inexcusable absent from school for three (3) consecutive schools days, or five (5) school days in any semester or seven (7) schools days in any school year, whichever occurs first, will be classified as a “child who is not attending school as required by law.”

Prior to filing a report to the proper authorities, the principal/designee shall notify the student’s parent/guardian by personal delivery or by first class mail that continued failure of the child to attend school without valid excuse will result in a truancy report being made.

After a three-day waiting period, any subsequent unexcused absences shall cause the principal/designee to report the child as truant.

The principal/designee shall file a report of inexcusable absence (truancy) with the District Attorney of Johnson county for students between thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age.

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Tardy Procedure Students arriving in the first 10 minutes of class after the bell to the first period of the day will be considered tardy and must check in at the attendance office. Students arriving in the first 10 minutes of class after the bell in hours 2-7 will be considered tardy. Tardiness will be recorded and handled by the teacher. Tardy accumulations start over at the beginning of each semester. Final Exams Testing is an integral part of the curriculum. A culminating assessment activity or exam in each class is given at the time designated in the Senior High Semester Assessment Schedule. This assessment activity or exam can be a traditional examination and/or a performance assessment, including skills/knowledge accumulated through the semester. Final Exam Procedures: Advanced Approval of Absences Please see the appropriate Assistant Principal for questions and concerns regarding planned student absences during finals. Please note the following

Students will need to complete an Advance Approval of Absences form.

A final exam will not be given early.

The teacher will leave the final exam with the appropriate Assistant Principal to administer to the student upon his/her return.

A grade will be submitted with the final exam computed as a “0.”

A grade change will be submitted upon completion and grading of the final exam by the teacher.

No incomplete grades are to be submitted for final exams.

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General Information Meals Breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:15 -7:55 a.m. at a cost of $1.55. A la carte menu items are also available. Lunch is served daily at school. The lunch cost is $2.70 or a la carte items are available. Milk purchased separately is $0.50. Those who purchase a second lunch on the same day will pay the full adult price of the lunch, $3.45. Delivery of food by an employee of a restaurant chain is not allowed during the lunch period. Lunch is to be eaten in the cafeteria and/or the courtyard (when open) only. Visitors (relatives or friends) Visitors during the school day are not permitted in any Olathe district high school. However, parent/guardian visits to the classroom/lunchroom will be allowed per district policy. Please see the appropriate grade level administrator to set up a visit. Photo ID Cards It is the expectation of Olathe Northwest that students will have their student photo ID card accessible at all times. The ID card allows access to the cafeteria and library, is required for release from campus for work study programs, and allows entry to school activities and athletic events. Photos for the identification cards will be taken Friday, August 14, 2015 during school pictures and in the attendance area if absent. Photo IDs can be replaced at a cost of $5.00. Lockers (Physical Education, Instrument Music, Art, and Hall) It is the expectation of Olathe Northwest that students will keep their assigned lockers locked. The school does not assume responsibility for items stolen from lockers or locker rooms. Lockers are school property and the administration reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time deemed necessary. If a locker is not working properly, report it to the office. Parking Students must register their vehicles and purchase a parking permit for $30.00 in the main office. This permit is not transferable and must be used by the student to which it was issued and only for properly registered family-owned vehicles. Parking permits must be displayed hanging from the rearview mirror. Students will be issued a parking ticket in the amount of $10.00 any time the permit is

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not displayed. If the permit is lost or stolen, students will pay $30.00 to receive a new one. Students will not park in faculty, handicapped, visitor spaces or the Project SOAR parking lot. Students parking in these areas will be ticketed and fined $10.00. All fire lanes, median strips, grassy areas, exits and entrances are off limits to student parking. At any point in the school year, if a student is ticketed for a parking violation, but has not purchased the required parking tag, he or she will be notified in accordance with the following policy:

1st Offense: The student will receive a warning that he/she must purchase a $30.00 parking tag. The student is still responsible for paying the $10.00 parking fine associated with the offense.

2nd Offense: The student’s parking privileges will be revoked and his/her vehicle will be banned from the parking lot until a parking tag is purchased. The student is still responsible for paying the $10.00 parking fine associated with the offense.

3rd and subsequent offenses: the student’s vehicle will be towed if found on school property without a proper parking tag. He/she is responsible for all associated costs that are incurred as a result of this process. In addition, the student is still responsible for paying for the $10.00 parking fine associated with the offense.

Students are not to loiter in the parking lot before, during, or after school. Parking permits may be suspended or revoked for the following reasons:

Reckless driving in the lot

Violation of parking policies

Use of registered vehicle to promote truancy

Unauthorized use/misuse of parking permit

Excessive tardiness to school

Utilizing a portion of two parking spaces Lost or Damaged Instructional Materials Textbooks and other items are issued to students for their use in the classroom during the academic year. These items are “loaned” to the student for the duration of the course. Any items lost or damaged will be the responsibility of the student to whom they were assigned. Any financial responsibility a student incurs during the year can be paid at the time of the loss or at the culmination of the school year.

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Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices with Headsets Cell phones and Electronic music devices (mp3 players and other iPod type devices) may be used during passing periods, lunch, and before or after school. Devices should not be seen or used during class time without the express permission of the instructor. Consequences for violating the building cell phone/electronic devices’ usage policy are:

1st Offense: Phone/device is confiscated and brought to the grade level administrator. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up the cell phone/device from the administrator in the office after 3:00 p.m.

2nd Offense: Phone/device is confiscated and brought to the grade level administrator. It is the responsibility of the student to notify their parent/guardian they will need to pick up the cell phone/device from the appropriate administrator in the office after 3:00 p.m.

3rd Offense: Phone/device is confiscated. Parents will be contacted to pick up the cell phone/device. Cell phone/device privileges may be revoked. Additional disciplinary actions may apply (i.e., ISS, OSS).

Electronic music devices shall not be used in the hallways during class time. Teachers may choose to allow students to use electronic music devices in the classroom. Public Displays of Affection PDA will be limited to holding hands. School Dance Expectations In order to promote a healthy, safe, and enjoyable evening for all students, the following expectations will be in place for all school dances.

All school expectations apply on and off the dance floor.

You must have your student ID to enter the dance.

Guests must have a guest form approved and on file with the administration the Friday prior to the dance by 3:00 p.m. Guests must present their school ID or other form of ID (such as a Driver’s License) at the door upon arrival.

Individuals attending the dance will not use profane language, drugs, alcoholic beverages or tobacco. If an individual is found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or in possession of tobacco, he/she will be suspended per district policy.

Individuals leaving the dance will not be re-admitted. If a student/guest leaves the building during the dance, he/she is expected to leave the premises immediately.

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Inappropriate dancing or behavior may result in the student being asked to leave the dance. Dancing expectations include, but are not limited to:

o No sexually explicit or violence-oriented dancing o No grinding o No prolonged public displays of affection

Should a student be asked to leave the dance, parents will be contacted.

Food/Drink Food and drinks (other than water) are not allowed in the carpeted areas of the building. Library The library is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The web address for the ONW Library is onwravens.libguides.com. School Closings School closings due to severe weather are announced on local radio and television stations. The district information telephone number is 780-8000. Please do not call Olathe Northwest or the Superintendent. School Nurse The school nurse is on duty every day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to cover emergencies, illness, and other routine health matters. Crisis Management Plan Olathe Northwest High School has a detailed plan to be followed in the event of a major emergency or crisis at either the building or district level. Please listen carefully to all directions given to you during a time of crisis and follow them as quickly as possible.

STUDENT SERVICES The following services are provided through the Student Services Department. Please visit the Olathe Northwest website for additional information. Educational Planning Student Services offers educational planning to assist students with high school course work and post-secondary planning. This includes college admission, financial aid, scholarship information, and testing. Career Cruising Career Cruising is an internet resource for students to access career, college, financial aid, college majors, and life skills information. This internet site is available to students and parents at www.careercruising.com.

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Counseling Services Counseling services are provided to all students as needed. Students may make appointments by signing up in the Student Services office.

ACADEMIC RECORDS Graduation Requirements Minimum graduation requirements are 24 credits. No student will be allowed to walk at graduation ceremonies without all required credits. ParentVue ParentVUE is a secured website which offers parents real-time access to information such as assignments, grades, attendance, credits earned, school and teacher contact, calendar information, course schedules, and health immunization records, etc. The website can be accessed through the school website www.onwravens.net or at https://ParentVue.olatheschools.com. To gain access to ParentVUE, you must obtain an activation letter in order to initiate your account. Accounts set up by individuals other than the student or their parent/guardian will be terminated. StudentVue StudentVue is a secured website which offers students real-time access to information such as assignments, grades, attendance, credits earned, school and teacher contact, calendar information, course schedules, and health immunization records, etc. Accounts set up by individuals other than the student or their parent/guardian will be terminated. Transcripts Students should create an account at www.parchment.com in order to request their transcripts. All transcripts will be sent electronically through this service. Most transcripts are free while students are still in high school (alumni will be charged for all transcripts), but some “out of area” transcripts will incur a small charge.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Presidential Service Award The Presidential Service Award is an initiative of the President’s council on Service and Civic Participation in conjunction with the Corporation for National and Community Service and the USA Freedom Corps. This award is given in recognition of volunteer and community service hours completed by students in the local community. Academic Letters Academic letters are awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

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Honor Roll To be on the Principal’s Honor Roll, a student must receive all A’s. The regular honor roll will consist of those students who maintain a B average. Any student receiving any grade of D, F, or Incomplete is not eligible for the honor roll. A student may have on P grade and still be eligible, provided all other conditions are met. A student must be carrying five units of credit to be eligible for the honor roll. Departmental Awards These awards are given to outstanding students in a specific subject area. The following Honor Awards are given during the senior year only and are nominated and voted on by the faculty. Board of Education Award This award is presented to the graduating student who has shown qualities of initiative, industry, intelligence, and integrity. The student need NOT have the highest grade index. M.L. Winters Scholarship Award This award is presented to the graduating student who demonstrates high intellectual curiosity and achievement, is persistent in pursuit of his/her goals, and has strong leadership skills. Faculty Award This award is presented to the graduating student who has not only excelled academically, but has contributed above and beyond in service to Olathe Northwest High School. Champions of Character Award This award is presented to the graduating students (one male, one female) who exemplify responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship through his/her participation in athletics. Principal’s Leadership Award This award is presented to the graduating student who has an influential voice in student government and other student affairs. This student possesses the ability to make valid decisions, motivate others, and show sincerity and integrity in a leadership role. Raven Pride This award serves as recognition for the graduating student who has provided exemplary service to Olathe Northwest, been an invaluable worker and advocate for the school, and a person who thrives on responsibility.

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“Top Ten” Seniors Recognition is given to the “Top Ten” graduating students who have the highest scholastic index through eight semesters.

STUDENT CONDUCT

The Olathe District Schools publishes a Code of Student Conduct booklet for each school year. The booklet is available, upon request, in the main office or can be accessed at the building website, www.onwravens.net, or the district website, www.olatheschools.com . The booklet contains examples of the representative types of misconduct that will result in disciplinary action and a description of the disciplinary consequences that may be imposed.

ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES Detention Detentions are served on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. and Thursday and Friday after school at 3:10 p.m. in room 2222. Students tardy to detention will not be allowed to stay. Students missing their assigned detentions may be assigned a Friday after-school Detention (FAD) to be served the same week. Detentions are assigned for, but not limited to, unexcused absences to a class period. Friday after-school Detention FADs are served on Friday afternoons and begin promptly at 3:10. FADs are three hours in length. Students tardy to FAD will not be allowed to stay. Students who choose not to attend FAD will be suspended from school for two days and will be denied credit for any work missed during those two days. FADs are typically assigned for reasons that include, but are not limited to, missing an assigned detention and/or unexcused absences to multiple periods. In-School Suspension (ISS) ISS is a response for minor behaviors detrimental to the education process. ISS will be assigned at the discretion of the administrator. ISS is served from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students assigned to ISS will not be allowed to enter after 8:00 a.m. and are not allowed to leave prior to 3:00 p.m. Students who unsuccessfully complete ISS will be assigned to out of school suspension. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) OSS of not more than ten days is assigned for behaviors considered to be most detrimental to the educational process. OSS will be assigned at the discretion of the administrator. A student placed on OSS is not allowed to be on school district property, and is not allowed to attend or participating in school related activities at any time during the duration

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of the suspension. Students may resume participation only after he/she has returned to classes. All work assigned during OSS, unless the suspension is assigned in response to a missed FAD, can be made up for credit and is due immediately upon return to class.

POLICIES

Dress Code Dress or appearance that causes a disruption of the educational process or creates a health or safety concern will be considered inappropriate. School authorities do reserve the prerogative to counsel students regarding their manner of dress and grooming. The following provides a guide for dress and appearance.

Students must wear shirt and shoes while at school. Slippers and house shoes will not be considered appropriate.

During normal school hours, hats, scarves, bandanas, hoods, hairnets, and other headgear are not to be worn in the building.

Costume attire will only be permitted on special designated days.

Winter outerwear such as coats, hats, gloves, etc. must be left in the locker during the school day.

Pants must be worn around the waist. Inappropriate articles of clothing include the following:

Obscene, suggestive phrases or pictures

Shirts or tops that do not cover the midriff, back or chest area (tube tops, halter-tops, and diagonal tops with strap over one shoulder)

All tops must have two shoulder straps

Exposed undergarments—pants must be worn around the waist

Clothing which promotes drugs, tobacco, or alcohol

Clothing which is excessively cut, ripped, or torn

Chains or spikes

Shorts, skirts, dresses, and shirts of inappropriate length and/or fit Students dressed inappropriately will be asked to change clothes before attending class or school activities. After one warning, the student’s parent/guardian will be contacted. Students will be placed in in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension for repeated violations of the dress code. Hats Hats are not to be worn in the building between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. when school is in session. Hats may be worn in public areas prior to 8:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m. However, if a student is receiving assistance from a teacher in an

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individual classroom or in the library/flex lab prior to or after school, hats are to be removed. Students not following the hat policy will be asked to remove their hat. In a case where the student continues to wear the hat throughout the day, the hat will be confiscated and turned into the office. It is the responsibility of the student to see an administrator at the end of the day to pick up the hat. Plagiarism/Cheating Plagiarism is a form of cheating that occurs when an individual uses another person’s ideas, expressions, or writing as if they were his/her own. Students at Olathe Northwest are encouraged and expected to learn by developing their own ideas and expressing these ideas in their own words. As a result, students who choose to plagiarize any work to be handed in subject themselves to academic and/or disciplinary consequences. Acts of Plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following:

Presenting another’s essay or class assignment as one’s own

Failing to acknowledge the source when repeating another’s work or particularly apt phrase

Failing to acknowledge the source when paraphrasing another’s argument

Failing to acknowledge the source when presenting another’s line of thinking

making slight changes in wording from another source so that the passage is not copied word for word

Copying from another person’s test

Consequences for Plagiarism

In cases where it is apparent a student has copied all or part of an assignment from another student, from a printed source, or from electronic media, the student will receive a severe academic consequence such as a grade of zero and administration will be notified.

In cases of plagiarism multiple times, the student will receive a zero as well as be subject to administrative disciplinary consequences.

Students involved in plagiarism may be removed from or disqualified for candidacy to National Honor Society and/or other organizations. Computer Network Policy Students will not be allowed to use the computer network system for personal use without prior approval from the supervising teacher. Computers are to be used for those activities and assignments given by the faculty and administration directly related to school.

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This policy covers, but is not limited to, the following types of offenses:

Entering someone else’s files

Placing computer games on the system

Creating hidden files

Entering teacher files

Accessing outside information through the use of modems

Loading viruses onto the systems

Making changes in configurations

Accessing inappropriate websites

Conducting other hacker-type activities

Sending messages through the system to other students Those committing any of these offenses will be removed from the network. Medication A written order is required from the physician for administration of any medication by the school nurse. The order should include name of medication, dosage, time to be given, method of administration, and the condition making the medication necessary. Medication must be sent to school in the original container with the label attached, no envelopes or baggies. Students with asthma or allergies may carry and self-administer emergency medication. A written request should be made from the parent and include the physician’s signature specifying the name and purpose of the medication, prescribed dosage, conditions under which the medication is to be self-administered and verification the student has been instructed in self-administration. Antibiotics and common over-the-counter medications (Tylenol, Midol, and Advil) may also be carried by the student. The student should carry only what is needed for that day, and it should be carried in the original container. The container should be clearly marked. These over the counter medications are also available for sale to the student in the nurse’s office with parental consent. At no time should a student give medication of any kind to another student. This will be considered a violation of the Olathe Code of Student Conduct. Drug and Alcohol Policy The Olathe School District Board of Education, recognizing its responsibility to promote the health, welfare, and safety of students and employees in the Olathe schools, adopts the following policy to assist in protection from dangers that result from the abuse of restricted drugs. As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy.

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Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, consume, or use illicit drugs, controlled substances, or misuse over-the-counter or prescription drugs or alcoholic beverages on school district property or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials and will be subject to the following sanctions:

Punishment up to and including short-term suspension

Punishment up to and including long-term suspension

Punishment up to and including expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year

Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas Statutes Annotated 72-89021, et. seq. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. Safe Schools for All Policy With an emphasis on a safe school environment for all students, Olathe school district officials report all crimes committed on school property to appropriate local enforcement agencies. Specific examples of reportable incidents include but shall not be limited to: possession of weapons, controlled substances (drugs/alcohol), destruction of property, theft, fighting, intimidation and/or harassment, and other such matters involving criminal activity. Collaborative and cooperative procedures have been developed with the Olathe Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to support safe schools in Olathe Unified School District No. 233. Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual harassment is abusive and illegal behavior that harms victims and negatively impacts the school and work environment by creating an atmosphere of distrust, fear, and intolerance. The Unified School District No. 233, Johnson County, Kansas is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for all students and employees that promotes respect, dignity, and equality and is free from unlawful sexual harassment. The District strictly prohibits all forms of sexual harassment on school grounds, school buses, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs, and events including those which take place outside of the District. Because sexual harassment can occur adult to adult, adult to student, student to adult, student to student, male to female, female to male, male to male, or female to female, it shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee, or non-employee to

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sexually harass any student, employee or any other individual associated with the District. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment by a student or an employee of the school district, or any third person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment should report the alleged acts immediately to an administrator, teacher, or counselor who will then alert the building administration. Individuals found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Smoking/Tobacco Policy All public school buildings in the Olathe District Schools are posted as NON-SMOKING. Smoking and other uses of tobacco products including electronic cigarettes by students, staff, and visitors is prohibited in school buildings, on school district property, and/or during a school activity. For this reason, and for the health benefit, students are not to use, sell, distribute or be in possession of any tobacco products or any related tobacco use items. As defined in this policy, “school building” shall include all buildings operated by the school district and the restriction is applicable to the buildings and on the grounds of the school district buildings. A “school activity” shall include any activity with which the student is involved with consent of the building administration or their designee. Weapons Policy Any student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school is in violation of this policy and shall be suspended for a period of not less than one year or be expelled and shall be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. The Superintendent may modify such suspension on a case-by-case basis. The term “weapon” shall mean a “firearm” as defined in 18 U.S.C.921:

any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant

the frame or receiver of any weapon described above

any firearm muffler or fireman silencer

any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, mine, or similar device

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any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled

any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles, or throwing star

any knife commonly referred to as a switchblade, which as a blade that open automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement

any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun

This policy may be applied to replicas and/or toy firearms or guns. The school will turn over all firearms to the appropriate law enforcement agency in compliance with the “Gun Free Schools Act” (Federal) and KSA 72-896b01-89b04. Conduct at Assemblies At various times during the school year, Olathe Northwest High School will have all school assemblies. When assemblies are scheduled, students are expected to display appropriate behavior by being respectful, polite, and appreciative. Assembly presenters/performers should be treated in the most complimentary way. Assembly time is school time and students may not leave the building or loiter on school premises during the assembly. Rule 52 In keeping the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) requirement to encourage and enforce good sportsmanship, the Olathe Northwest community shall abide by the following guidelines:

Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff and fans)

Know the rules, abide by and respect the officials’ decisions

Win with character and lose with dignity

Display appreciation for good performance regardless of the team

Exercise self-control and reflect positively upon yourself, team, and school

Permit only positive sportsmanlike behavior to reflect on your school or its activities

All actions are to be for, not against; positive, not negative or disrespectful.

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NOTIFICATION STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION It is the policy of Olathe USD 233 not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, handicap, or disability in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone (913) 780-7000. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 may be directed to the Executive Director of Special Services at (913) 780-7024. Interested persons, including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to, and usable by, disabled persons by calling the Executive Director of Special Services.