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Table of Contents

School Calendar 4

Clearwater R-1 Mission Statement 5

School Directory of Information 5-9

Board of Education 5

Clearwater Middle School Office Contact Information 5

District Compliance Coordinators 6

Middle School Faculty Members 7

Schedules 8

Public Notices 9-13

Public Notice 9

Non-friable asbestos 9

Protection of Students Rights 9

Public Complaints Policy Standard Procedure 9-10

No Child Left Behind 10

Missouri Healthy Children & Youth Program 11

Definition of Homeless Children & Youth 11-12

Educational Rights of Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness 11-12

Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) 12

Visitors 13

Attendance Policy/Regulations/Tardies 13-14

Grading Scale 15

Honor Roll 15

Academic Contests 15-16

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Discipline: 17-25

Discipline Policy Philosophy/Scope 17

Distribution of Discipline Policy 17-18

Bus Rules and Consequences 19

Dress Code Policy 20

Cell Phones/Camera devices 20-21

Phone Messages and Usage 21

Cheating Policy 21

Homework Policy 22

Field Trips 22

Mediation 22

Fighting/Assault 22

ISS Limit 22

Habitual Offenders 23

Sexual Harassment 23

Disability Harassment 23

False Complaints 23

Unprepared for Class 23

Playground Rules 23

Locker Rules 24

Leaving School Grounds 24

School Activity Behavior 24

Substitute Teachers 24

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General Information: 24-30

Assemblies 24

Lunches and Lunchroom use 25

Computer Usage 25

Corporal Punishment 25

Restrooms 25

Safety 25

Sale of Articles 26

Travel to and from School 26

Assignment Books 26

Child Custody 26

Fines and Bills 26

Library 26

Vending Machines 27

Book Bags 27

Lost and Found 27

Health Concerns: 27

Administering Medicines to Students 27

Head Lice Policy 27

Disaster Plan and Procedures 28

General Administration School 28-29

Sign and Return Form 30

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission/purpose of the Clearwater School District in partnership with the

community is to empower students to fulfill their aspirations of success in the

21st century.

Board of Education

Robert Gayle President

Gary Hillis Vice President

Jackie Twidwell Treasurer

Larry Morris Jr. Member

Elizabeth Pokorny Member

James Seal Member

Jim Seal Member

Clearwater Middle School

Superintendent Deborah Hand 223-7426

Middle School Principal Michael Keller 223-7724

Counselor Sherrie Wymore 223-4877

Middle School Nurse Pam Thompson 223-7724 (press 5 then Ext. 234)

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Compliance Coordinators:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Deborah Hand Superintendent,

Clearwater R-1 School; Route 4 Box 1004

Piedmont, MO 63957; 573-223-7426

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Kelly Jenkins, Special Services

Director,

Clearwater R-1 School; Route 4 Box 1004

Piedmont, MO 63957; 573-223-7426

Section IX of the Education Amendment of 1972: Wesley Johnson, Elementary

Principal;

Clearwater R-1 School; Route 4 Box 1004

Piedmont, MO 63957; 573-223-4812

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975: Deborah Hand Superintendent,

Clearwater R-1 School; Route 4 Box 1004

Piedmont, MO 63957; 573-223-7426

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Middle School Staff Members 2014-15 Principal Michael Keller

Brooke Alcorn Leigh Sheets

Mary Baker Darrel Silvy

Cynthia Briley Lisa Towe

Dana Buxton Gail Umfleet

Amanda Clark Deborah Wright

Lori England` Sherrie Wymore

Shannon England Lora Yant

Sara Hampton Terry Briley

Lora Hanebrink Roberta McFadden

Saundra Hoppe Judy Lovell

Christine Johnson Pam Janecek

Melissa Keller Jennifer Hicks

Noralee Lovelace Pam Henson

Rhonda Lunyou Mary Burton

Dennis Mathews James Henson

Angie Million Penny Cross

Sean Montgomery Tricia White

Terry Montgomery Bev Knox

Candice Quaite Pam Thompson

Connie Radford Tara Hillis

Lee Randolph Connie Huff

Peggy Roach Mike McFadden

Cathy Shearrer Darren Gentles

Debbie Wright Quinton Slevin

Tony Markham Scot Tucker

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Public Notice

The Clearwater R-1 School District has assured the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education that free, appropriate education programs and related services will be provided for all

handicapped children birth through twenty (20). Various handicapping condition are served through

special education programs: mental retardation, learning disabilities, behavioral disorder/emotionally

disturbed, speech/language disorders, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically/other health

impaired, multi-handicapped, deaf/blind, autism, and early childhood special education. Complete

definitions and criteria for initial determination of eligibility are available upon request at all

administrative offices, of the Clearwater R-1 School District. Interested patrons may call 223-7426 for

information. The right to free, appropriate special programs and related services shall be afforded to:

1. All children enrolled in the Clearwater R-1 School District;

2. All children enrolled in private and parochial schools whose parents reside in the district;

3. All children enrolled in State Schools for the Severely Handicapped, Missouri School for the

Blind, for the Blind, and Missouri School for the Deaf;

4. All children being served by other state agencies, such as the Department of Mental Health

and Department of Social Services;

5. All pre-school handicapped children;

6. All out –of-school youth, ages 16-20;

7. Qualified individuals enrolled in the district with disabilities as defined by federal statute for

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with federal regulations, the Clearwater R-1 School District is making notice to the public

that the district has non-friable asbestos at the old elementary building in the floor tile and plaster

ceilings. At the 5-12 building there is non-friable asbestos in the floor tile from the middle school wing

through the school.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION

“Directory information” will be released to the various communication media of the district as deemed

necessary by school officials. “Directory Information” includes the following information relating to the

student: the student’s name, participation in officially recognized extracurricular activities, weight and

height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diplomas and awards received photographs

and other similar information. If a parent, guardian or eligible student does not want information of this

type released, written notification must be sent to the principal of the school where the student

attends.

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PROTECTION OF STUDENTS RIGHTS

PPRA Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. @1232h, requires Clearwater R-1 Schools

to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school

activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of

the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):

1. Political afflictions or beliefs of the student or students parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior:

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships.

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing

purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

STANDARD COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE

For Improving America’s Schools Act Programs

This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Department of

Elementary and Secondary Education under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act and the Improving

America’s School Act (IASA).

A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated,

misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education Personnel.

Any Parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other

person directly involved with an activity, program or project operated under the general supervision of

the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide

specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated,

misapplied, or misinterpreted.

The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district

policy.

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If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri

Department of Education. If there is no evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to

resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may

provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution.

Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if

they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by

the Department itself.

Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact

local district or Department personnel.

“NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND”

Clearwater R-1 is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to the No Child Left

Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.

Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following

information:

Whether the teacher has meet state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade

levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through

which state qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived.

Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and if so, their

qualifications.

What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification

or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.

In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual

parent-

Information of the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic

assessments as required under this part; and

Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or

more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.

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MISSOURI’S HEALTHY CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM

If your child is currently receiving direct services from the School District, such as Speech/Language

Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy, we want to inform you that if your child is or

becomes Medicaid eligible, your child’s Individual Education Plan and possibly other pertinent records,

e.g., evaluations and physicals, will be reviewed by a physician retained by the District. This physician

will determine whether the direct services(s) provided to your child are medically necessary as defined

by Division of Social Services/Department of Medical Services. If a physician reviews your child’s records,

that review will be performed without charge to you.

DEFINITION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH

The term “homeless children and youth” means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate

nighttime residence and includes:

Children and youth sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic

hardship, or a similar reason; living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds

due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; living in emergency or

transitional shelters; abandoned in hospitals; or awaiting foster care placement.

Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private

place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodations for

human beings.

Children and youth living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings,

substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.

Migratory children (as defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary

Education Act of 1965) who qualify as homeless for the purpose of this subtitle because

they are living in circumstances described in clauses (i) through (iii).

EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH

EXPERIENCEING HOMELESSNESS

Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to:

Go to school, including public preschool, no matter where they live or how long they

have lived there.

Continue in the school or origin (the school attended when permanently housed or in

the school in which last enrolled) if that is the parent’s or youth’s choice and is feasible.

Receive transportation to and from the school of origin.

Enroll in school immediately even if missing records and documents normally required

for enrollment.

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Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and

immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.

Enroll and attend classes in the school of choice (either the school or origin or the school

in the attendance zone where the family or youth is residing) even while the school and

parent or youth seek to resolve a dispute over the selected school.

Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other

students served in these programs.

Receive transportation to and from school and school programs, comparable to that of

housed students.

Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC)

The Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) program is funded by the US Department of

Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, established to provide training, information, and

support to parents and individuals who work with local parents, districts, and schools that receive Title

I.A. funds. PIRC’s provide both regional and statewide services and disseminate information to parents

on a statewide basis.

PIRCs help implement successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities

that lead to improvements in student academic achievement, and that strengthen partnerships among

parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the education

needs of children; and to assist parents to communicate effectively with teachers, principals, counselors,

administrators, and the other school personnel.

The recipients of PIRC grants are required to: serve both rural and urban areas, use at least half their

funds to serve areas which high concentrations of low-income children, and use at least 30 percent of

the funds they receive for early childhood parent program.

Centers must include activities that establish, expand, or operate early childhood parent education

programs and typically engage in a variety of technical assistance activities designed to improve student

academic achievement, including understanding the accountability systems make available to parents

and the significance of that data for such things as opportunities for supplemental services public school

choice afforded to their children attending buildings in school improvement.

PIRCs generally develop resource materials and provide information about high quality family

involvement programs to families, schools, school districts, and others through conferences, workshops,

and dissemination of materials. Projects generally include a focus on serving parents of low-income,

minority, and limited English proficient (LEP) children enrolled in elementary and secondary schools.

Missouri has two PIRCs—one in St. Louis and one in Springfield. For service and contact information, go

to their website at http://www.nationalpirc.org/directory/MO-32.html

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Jenkins, Special Education Director at

223-4812.

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Visitors:

1) Any visitor entering the school building must check in at the principal’s office. 2) Visitors coming to school will be highly discouraged. 3) Passes will be issued for not more than 2 periods. 4) Visitors will follow the same rules as regular students.

Attendance Policy: In recognition of the contribution that regular attendance makes to learning, students are expected to attend school every day during the year and participate in all class meetings and activities. While written work can be made up, classroom activities cannot. When students miss school, for whatever reasons, they may miss important learning activities and instruction that they need for skill development. Any absence from school (excused, partial, tardiness, etc) disqualifies a child from receiving an attendance award. The following reasons will be accepted as verified, but not an excused absences:

1) Illness verified by a legal guardian or a statement signed by a medical doctor. 2) Death in the immediate family. 3) Absence for school sponsored activities approved in advance by the school principal. 4) Absences arranged in advanced through the middle school office.

If a child has no home telephone, and parents and emergency contacts cannot be reached, an employee of Clearwater School District may provide transportation home for a child who is ill or in need of discipline. Doctors’ excuses are needed for prolonged periods of absence. This includes excuses from certain periods, such as physical education and outside recess. Students that are suspended are not allowed on school premises, during their suspension. No credit will be given for school work that is missed due to suspension. Attendance Regulations:

I. Student absences are not to exceed five days per semester. Inexcusable absences beyond the five day limit may cause the student to be in violation of the attendance policy. As a courtesy, parents will be notified by mail when their child has obtained five absences. Any inexcusable absences beyond the five day limit may result in a written request for a hearing with the attendance review committee due to the violation of policy.

II. Attendance Review Committee

The review committee has the responsibility during the hearings to listen to the reasons presented for the absences, and to ask questions relevant to finding information concerning inexcusable absences. After gathering the information, the review committee will confer as to the best possible remedies and/or consequences to be imposed. In each case, the committee will take into account the student’s academic progress before deciding upon consequences. Any and all decisions of the committee may be appealed to the superintendent and the school board. Examples of committee actions are as follows:

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1) A waiver of all consequences is possible if the parent/s has provided acceptable justification for the day missed, such as written medical excuses for illness or injury, death in the immediate family, or other special circumstances that may have resulted in severe emotional trauma.

2) If the student’s academic record is in good standing and grades are satisfactory, the committee may issue a written warning detailing future consequences if inexcusable absences continue.

3) Students may be excluded from participation in field trips and/or extra-curricular activities.

4) Students may be required to attend summer school before being promoted to the next grade.

5) In extreme cases a student may be retained in the same grade. 6) Failure to meet with the committee after receiving notice of the need to do so will

result in automatic implementation of policy consequences, including but not limited to, notification of the DFS.

7) Parents who are found to be neglecting their child’s education by willfully allowing their child to absent from school without sound reason will be hot lined for educational neglect. The school will also notify the Wayne County Juvenile Office, and prosecuting attorneys office of such neglect.

III. Additional Attendance Guidelines 1) Extracurricular related absences such as band trips, field trips, and similar school related

activities are not counted to toward the five day limit. 2) Out-of-school suspension days are recorded as inexcusable absences since the student

has rendered himself or herself unavailable to receive instruction. 3) If a student enters or leaves the school at any time other than the beginning and ending

times for school, he or she must sign in or out in the principal’s office. Failure to do so may result in the student being treated as absent for any class period misses.

4) All tardies over six will be treated as absences at the rate of three tardies per on absence.

5) Any absence may be questioned by the principal and verification may be required before the maximum number (five days per semester) is exceeded. Parents are urged to call the principal’s office the day their child is absent to avoid suspension of truancy. In the case of suspicious absences, the school resource officer and/or the school social worker may call or visit the home to determine the reason for the absence.

Tardies 1) Students should be in their seats when the tardy bell rings. 2) Consequences are left to the discretion of the teacher. 3) Repeat offenders will be assigned ISS or other appropriate consequences.

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Grading Scale: 93-100……A

83-92……..B

70-82……..C

60-69……..D

59 below..F

Honor Roll Students in grades 5 through 8 will be eligible for the honor roll if they earn at least a “B” average in core subjects with no grade lower than a “C”. The honor roll recognizes students who work to the best of their academic ability.

Academic Contests Academic competitions at the elementary and middle school levels are: Ozark Area Academic Bowl, grade 5-6 District Invitational Spelling Bees, grade 5-8 Clearwater Middle School quiz bowl team, grade 7-8 Other academic contests may be developed within the Clearwater School District according to faculty and student interest, or our district may be invited to participate in other contests established by area districts. In all contests, reasonable deadlines for the completion of the qualifying process may be established by the sponsors for the competition. Participants and alternates will be expected to attend 75% of scheduled practices.

Academic Bowl Grades 5-6: A sample test in the five core subjects shall be administered to students who scored in the top 20th percentile of the previous year’s nationally normed achievement test; other interested students will be allowed to take the sample test if they request to do so. Students with the highest scores on the sample test will be selected to participate; next highest scores will serve as alternates. In case a student chooses not to participate and the alternate is then a participate, and additional alternate shall be chosen from the next highest test score.

Spelling Bees Grades 5-8: Students will be selected based on double elimination tryouts, open to all interested students. The tryouts will be held only once at a time designated and publicized by sponsor.

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CMS Quiz Bowl Team/Math Bowl Grades 5-6: Math Bowl Grades 7-8: Quiz Bowl All students will be given the opportunity to take a qualifying test by the date designated and publicized by the sponsor. Students must have permission forms signed by parents to take the test, because of the ongoing nature of the program. Students who have taken the test are invited to attend all practices; students are selected for specific quiz bowl events based on attendance at recent practice sessions and/or considerable mastery of subject content. For quiz bowl competition the sponsor selects 4 team members and 4 alternates from each grade level. For math bow completion, the sponsor selects 4 team members and 1 alternate. Students must meet MSHSAA eligibility guidelines. In the event that a team is short of members, the sponsor may recruit students from that grade level with parental permission.

Renaissance Trip Guidelines 1st Semester Trip

1. 95% attendance 2. No more than 2 late or missing assignments 3. No discipline notices 4. The Principal reserves the right to add or remove names for eligibility at his discretion.

2nd Semester Trip

1. Accumulative 95% attendance 2. No more than 2 missing or late assignments for 2nd semester 3. No discipline notices for the 2nd semester 4. The Principal reserves the right to add or remove names for eligibility at his discretion.

Student of the year will be chosen from each grade level. A student can only be student of the year once while in middle school. Principal Advisory Committee April 24th 2014 approved this policy.

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DISCIPLINE POLICY PHILOSOPHY/SCOPE

A school should be a place where orderly learning is possible and encouraged. To establish and maintain

the proper atmosphere for learning, certain rules and standards of conduct are important. Students are

expected to be courteous and considerate of others. Discipline is an individual process and choices of

consequences will be based upon effectiveness with each individual student.

All certified school personnel responsible for the care and supervision of students are authorized to hold

every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct. This refers to the following situations:

1) In school (classrooms, hallways, recess, etc.)

2) On any school-owned property.

3) On any bus to and from school.

4) During school-sponsored activities, including field trips.

This code is not all inclusive; therefore, the principal may handle each discipline problem at his own

discretion with penalties to be given to the student based on the severity of the infraction.

DISTRIBUTION OF DISCIPLINE POLICY

A copy of the Clearwater R-1 Middle School Policy will be on file at the Board of Education Office and the

middle school office and counselor’s office.

1) Tardiness

2) Creating a disturbance in class

3) Bringing items to school w/o permission (no toys, trading cards, electronic games or devices

including CD’s, CD players, DVD’s, cell phone, I-PODS, MP3 players, and headphones, laser

light devices, etc.)

4) Throwing objects in the building

5) Defiance, disrespect, back talking/inappropriate language or lying.

6) Inappropriate behavior in the halls, bathroom, etc.

7) Chewing gum without permission

8) Rude or inappropriate lunchroom behavior

9) Inappropriate dress

10) Open displays of affection. Example: kissing, touching or hand holding.

Punishment of minor misbehavior offenses is left to the discretion of the teacher and/or principal.

Appropriate consequences will be administered in the form of:

1) Student/principal conference with written notification to parents

2) Parent/teacher conference and/or parent/principal conference

3) Loss of privileges and/or isolation

4) Additional assignments (sentences, reports, letters of apology, etc.)

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5) After school detention (ASD), in-school suspension (ISS), or lunch detention

6) Swats

7) Saturday school

8) Failure to serve ASD will result in swats or ISS.

9) Confiscation of items

10) Repeated infractions of minor offenses of similar nature may result in OSS. (Ex: Repeated

cell phone violations)

The following behaviors will result in Juvenile authorities being notified:

1) Theft and Vandalism will result in parent notification and restitution restoration and a

second consequence.

2) Possession of weapons, dangerous objects, lighters and matches, tobacco (including e-

cigarettes but not limited to.), fireworks, explosives, etc. will result in confiscation and

parent notification.

3) Physical contact with the intent to harm, abuse or threats/profanity directed toward any

staff member.

4) Truancy

5) Extortion/gambling

6) Possession and/or distribution of pornographic material.

7) Causing a false alarm including pulling a fire alarm.

This type of behavior will result in one or more of the following with Juvenile authorities notified.

Punishment of misbehavior offenses is left to the discretion of the teacher and/or principal.

Appropriate consequences will be administered in the form of:

1) Swats

2) In school suspension

3) Out of school suspension

4) Saturday School

The following behaviors will result in immediate notification of authorities and immediate suspension

from school for 1-10 days, suspension by the superintendent for up to 180 days or expulsion by the

board of education. In accordance with Federal law, any student who brings or possesses a firearm (as

defined in 18 U.S.C. 921) on school property will be suspended from school for at least one calendar

year:

1) Possession of a firearm

2) Bomb threat

3) Possession of alcohol or drugs, including controlled substance ( or those claimed to be such)

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Bus Rules and Punishments 1) Students will remain seated in their assigned place.

2) No eating or drinking or chewing gum on the bus.

3) No profanity.

4) Keep bus clean, do not throw trash on floor, and do not write on bus seats.

5) Violence is prohibited.

6) Remained seated at all times.

7) Keep hands and head inside the bus.

8) Do not distract the driver through distracting or disruptive behavior including horseplay.

9) Do not destroy property.

10) Follow the directions of the bus driver.

****Students are to ride assigned bus only, unless a pass is signed by the principal and providing

that the bus capacity is not exceeded for the regularly assigned students of the route.

Misbehavior on the bus will not be tolerated

CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR ON BUS

First discipline notice: Student conference with the principal; parents are notified; student

writes bus rules ten times.

Second discipline notice: Parent notified; 1-2 swats or ½ day of ISS, or 1 day suspension from

riding the bus.

Third discipline notice: 3-day suspension from riding the bus or 1 day of ISS or 2 swats.

Fourth discipline notice: 3 to 5 day suspension from riding the bus; parent/principal

conference must be set up to justify why the student should be

allowed to ride the bus.

Fifth discipline notice: 5 to 10 days suspension from the bus. Student and parents may be

Required to meet with superintendent before riding privileges are

restored.

Continual disregard for bus rules will result in a recommendation to the superintendent for longer term

suspensions from the bus. Based on the severity of the action, punishment may result in permanent

suspension from the bus and/or school.

The principal may suspend a student from the bus at any time because of dangerous or severely

disruptive behavior.

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Dress Code Students are expected to dress appropriately in a manner which will not distract others from the

learning process. The following items are not allowed:

1) Short shorts or skirts.

2) Shirts or tops that reveal any portion of the upper torso or chest area is prohibited.

3) Shirts that expose the stomach.

4) T-shirts that advertise alcohol, tobacco, or drug products.

5) Muscle or mesh shirts. Tops should have shoulder straps no less than 3 inches in width or

be covered with an over shirt.

6) Hats in the building.

7) Distracting or unsafe jewelry including wallet chains.

8) Pierced jewelry is to be worn in the ear only. Pierced jewelry is not allowed in eyebrows,

lips, chins, nose, tongue or any other exposed areas.

9) Sunglasses (unless medical)

10) Jeans or pants that have holes above the knee that expose skin or undergarments.

11) No high heels or spiked heel shoes or any other heeled shoes that present a safety hazard or

cause damage to the floor.

12) Any other symbolic dress that may be distracting, contain suggestive sexual overtones or

may promote the forming of unauthorized student groups, clubs or gangs.

Students dressed inappropriately will either call home for more suitable clothing, or choose clothes from

our collection of used clothing at school. Repeat offenders may be placed in ISS or suspended from

school.

Students involved in extracurricular activities may be subject to additional dress code requirements that

are appropriate for the specific activity.

Cell phones/Camera/Electronic Devices Cell phones and/or other electronic devices capable of making calls, texting, taking photos or recording video are banned for inappropriate or illegal use during the instructional day. If a student uses their phone, it will be confiscated immediately and a parent must come to the school to pick up the phone. The second time a student uses their phone, they will lose the right to bring the phone to school and consequences will follow. Such devices are always banned from dressing areas, bathrooms, and hallways. Music devices (CD players, I Pods, MP3 Players or any other type device) are also limited to before or after school hours. These devices should not be used or seen in the hallways. During extracurricular events no pictures or video are to be made without permission from the sponsor or school official in charge of supervision for the event or instructional day. Violations of the policy may result in in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension and/or removal from the extracurricular activity. Students may also be granted permission to bring cell phones/camera/electronic devices by their teachers for instructional purposes only. Parents may obtain a hardship exception granted by the principal in order to carry their electronic device. Again, the best course of action is to leave the item at home if there are questions as to the item’s appropriateness. Clearwater R-1 School District and all employees are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property.

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STUDENTS Policy 2656

Discipline

Student Cell Phone Usage

Developments in cell phone and other electronic device technology in recent years have resulted

in enhanced communication opportunities. However, the use of cell phones and other electronic

devices in schools poses increasing risks of school disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and

academic dishonesty. As a result, students may possess cell phones and other electronic devices

at school but will not be allowed to use them in the classroom unless the instructor allows such

use for education-based instructional purposes. Students who fail to comply with this policy will

be disciplined under the school’s discipline code. Cell phones and any other electronic device that has similar capabilities as a cell phone, such as

the ability to take and send pictures through the use of a camera, record and send video, send and

receive text messages, etc. that is used to bully, harass and/or sexually harass another student(s)

could result in out-of-school suspension or expulsion under the school’s discipline code. If a

criminal act is committed with any of these electronic devices, law enforcement will be contacted

and students subjected to legal consequences as well as school discipline including out-of-school

suspension or expulsion.

Phone messages and usage Only during an emergency such as family illness or death will a student be called from class to take personal phone calls. No student will be released from class to use the phone except in emergency (forgetting book, homework, gym clothes is not an emergency). All calls must be approved by principal or school personnel. The pay phone is to be used before and after school. It is off limits during school hours unless a teacher has granted permission and has issued an appropriate note or passes. There will be a three minute limit at the pay phone. Students must have their own money to use the pay phone, do not ask to use the office phone. Cheating

To copy from others; to knowingly assist others in cheating; to deceitfully submit work that does not

represent one’s own effort.

First Offense: 0% on material-ISS

Second Offense: 0% on material-Swats, ISS, or OSS

Third Offense: 0% on material; ISS, OSS, Swats and/or parent/teacher/principal conference.

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Homework Policy Homework is an integral part of teaching/learning process. Sometimes the purpose of an assignment may be to encourage discovery on the part of the student. Students are responsible for completing assignments on the date they are due. When students are not in attendance:

1) Students should never be excused from homework that is critical to the learning of sequential skills.

2) When a student is out for any reason, he/she is expected to do necessary homework. 3) If work is not done within the set limits, a grade of 0% will be assigned.

Grading Scale: 93-100……A

83-92……..B

70-82……..C

60-69……..D

59 below..F

Field Trip Suspensions

Students may be excluded from field trips for violent acts or threatening violent acts. Students may also

be excluded from field trips if the student is behind in school work, or as determined by the principal

any student who has habitual misconduct.

Mediation When students have disagreements or some other type of conflict, they can take advantage of mediation. Students, teachers, and/or parents can make referrals for mediation by contacting the counselor or the principal. At that point, the issue may result in disciplinary action.

Fighting/Assault

Fighting is defined as an open hand-to-hand conflict between two or more persons in which blows are

exchanged and anger displayed. Depending upon the age of the students, injuries sustained, and the

intent, one or more of the following consequences will be administered:

1) Parent conference

2) Saturday School

3) ISS (in school suspension)

4) OSS (out of school suspension)

Notification of juvenile authorities

ISS limit Generally, student shall not exceed 7 total days of ISS. Students will then be punished under the habitual offenders clause.

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Habitual Offenders

Any student that demonstrates continual disregard for school rules and regulations will be considered by the principal as a habitual misconduct offender. The student’s past disciplinary problems and penalties incurred will be reviewed and taken into account by the principal before further disciplinary action will be imposed. Habitual offenders may be suspended for up to ten school days. Habitual offenders will be excluded from all extracurricular activities, school organizations and field trips. Sexual Harassment Examples include unwelcome sexual advances and verbal, written, symbolic, or physical conduct of a

sexual nature, possible consequences include:

1) Swats

2) Parent notification/conference

3) Referral to school counselor

4) Saturday School

5) ISS, OSS and notification of Juvenile authorities

Disability Harassment

Any harassing act of a student based on the disability of another student shall be punished in the same

manner as sexual harassment.

False Complaints

Any student who has falsely accused another student of harassing or aggressive behavior shall be

punished in the same manner.

Unprepared for Class

A student is unprepared if he/she goes to class without material for work. The teacher may use discretion as to the action taken to remediate the problem, such as lunch detention, after school detention, loss of activity time and Fantastic Friday. Repeated problems may be referred to principal for more severe disciplinary action.

Playground Rules

1) Do not push, place hands on another student, or fight.

2) Do not throw any objects.

3) Swings: Do not stand up, swing double, or jump out of swings.

4) Do not return to building or leave playground without permission.

5) Do not vandalize any school property.

6) No footballs allowed on playground.

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Locker Rules 1) Lockers are to be used for book storage only. Coats may be stored during the day. All

students will be assigned a locker. 2) No valuables are to be kept in the lockers at any time. Clearwater schools will not be

responsible for any lost/stolen items. 3) School locks may be purchased for lockers in principal’s office for $5.00. Only school locks

may be used on lockers. 4) Lockers are school property and my randomly searched for contraband.

Leaving School Grounds Clearwater Middle School has a closed campus! Once students arrive they may not leave school premises without checking out through the principal’s office. Passes to leave are granted for valid reasons. Students are not to be in the high school, unless they have a scheduled class or permission from a teacher. Otherwise, the high school is off-limits to middle school students.

School Activity Behavior Students will be subject to discipline for behavior unsuitable to specific activities such as ballgames, dances, etc., either home or away. First parents will be notified if they are in attendance. The discipline code for specific offenses may be followed, and the student may be suspended from future extracurricular activities.

Substitute Teachers Substitute teachers are to be treated with respect by each student. It is very

important for each student to be aware of his/her proper role when the regular teachers are unable to

be present. Substitute teachers are honored guests at CMS, they are to be treated as such. It is our

hope that the students at CMS will be courteous and give any assistance possible.

General Information Assemblies From time to time we will have various kinds of assemblies.

1) Move quickly to assembly area with your class group. 2) At all times, the student’s behavior should be refined and courteous. 3) Whether guests are present or not, each student is personally responsible for the

impression made by the school as a whole. 4) Unacceptable conduct would include whistling, uncalled for clapping, booing, stomping

and talking during the program. 5) Students are not leave their seats dismissed.

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Lunches/Lunchroom use Students will be given applications for free lunches at the beginning of the school year. If a student

needs to fill out an application during the year, he/she may contact the principal’s office for an

application. The lunchroom is provided for the consumption of food and drink. Student must confine

consumption of food and drink to that area. Students in the 5th and 6th grade will go to lunch in

alphabetical order from their classrooms. Students will sit at assigned tables according to homeroom,

unless special permission is given by the principal or on duty teacher. Students are expected to dispose

of trash in the proper trash cans. Students are to leave their area clean and free of trash and food.

Throwing food or any other loud boisterous type behavior will result in disciplinary consequences.

Computer Usage Students are not allowed access to the Internet until parents have signed the authorization for Internet access form. Forms are available in the library. Acceptable uses of the Internet are activities resulting from specific tasks and assignments which support learning and teaching, promote the district’s goals and objectives and advance the mission of the district. Unacceptable uses are those which violate the rights to privacy of others; violate copyright law; spread computer viruses; deliberately attempt to degrade or disrupt system performance; and locate, transmit, receive, store or print files or messages that are profane, obscene or that use language that is offensive or degrading to others. Corporal Punishment Parents who do not wish their child to receive corporal punishment must state so in writing. The student’s name will be placed on a list which will be filed in the office. The above discipline policy is not all inclusive. The principal may handle each discipline problem at his own discretion with penalties to be given to the student based on the severity of the infraction. Disciplinary consequences will be selected and implemented with the best interest of both the school and student. The parents are the key to the effectiveness of the discipline designed to benefit their child.

Restrooms 1) You may use the restroom before and after school and between classes. 2) You are expected to keep the restroom clean. 3) Do not loiter in the restroom. 4) 5th/6th grade students are to use the east restroom. 7th/8th grade students are to use the

west restroom. Safety

1) Do not run in the hallways. Walk quietly on the right side of corridors. 2) Be courteous at the lockers. Avoid pushing and shoving. Wait your turn. Do not loiter in

hallways and congest the locker and hallway areas. 3) Don’t accept rides from strangers. 4) Don’t’ lean out windows. 5) Don’t use equipment without authorization from the teacher. (Projectors, VCR’s, etc.) 6) In order to provide for the safety of individuals and the student body. There are times when

the wearing of jewelry, necklaces, and earrings must be limited. This policy is particularly important during Industrial Arts, Home Economics, and Physical Education classes. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Sale of Articles 1) Student Council makes paper and pencils available through machines in the front hall. 2) Unauthorized sale by students is prohibited.

A. Articles sold or traded without authorization may be confiscated. B. No advertisements may be placed in the school without receiving prior approval

from the Administration. Travel to and from School

1) Students are to come directly to school without loitering. 2) Students are to go directly home after school unless they have permission from their

parents. 3) All students must enter the building through the main doors nearest the principal’s office.

All other doors will be available for entrance to the building in the morning. After school 7th/8th grade students are to exit the building through the west doors by the vending machines. 5th/6th grade students exit through the door nearest the principal’s office.

Assignment Books Assignment books are designed to help student stay organized and keep up with school work. Students will only be required to keep an assignment book if they fall behind in schoolwork, or earn poor grades. All students who are required to keep an assignment book will be issued the first one at no cost. Any subsequent books from the school will cost the student $5.00. Students and parents have the option to purchase and use assignment books from either the school or elsewhere.

Child Custody In cases where one parent or guardian has custody of a child, and the other parent or guardian is prevented by a court order from seeing the child, the parent should notify the school and provide the middle school office with a copy of the court order. Such an order gives the school the right to call authorities if said adult attempts to pick up the child. Without a court order, the school cannot prohibit the child from having contact or leaving with the other parent.

Fines and Bills

Report cards will be held until all bills and fines are paid in full. Library Library check out and fine policy will be posted and on file in the middle school library.

1) All books are checked out for a period of two weeks. 2) Late fines are 5 cents per school day. 3) If a book is returned with minor damage a 50 cent to one dollar fine will be assessed. When

a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, a replacement cost will be assessed. No report cards will be issued to students who have missing books.

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Vending Machines Students must have written permission to use the vending machines other than at lunch time. Vending machines will be available for student use a lunch time with verbal permission and required procedures form the teacher/s on duty. Book Bags Students are encouraged not to bring large, oversized book bags to school. Students that bring book bags will be required to check them in at a designated area. Book bags are prohibited in hallways and classrooms. Students may access book bags between classes. All book bags must be taken home each day. Students who fail to follow these guidelines will not be allowed to bring oversized book bags back to school. Lost and Found Lost and found items such as clothing, etc. will be kept near the principal’s office. Small and miscellaneous items will be kept in the principal’s office. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

Health Concerns:

Administering Medicines to Students All medicine (prescription-nonprescription) must be checked into the nurses office. No student will keep medicine on their person. Medicine will only be administered by the nursing staff or school official. Nonprescription medication will only be given under the guidelines of a written standing order provided by a physician. In addition, permission from a parent/guardian must be granted. The parent/guardian of the student must assume responsibility for informing school officials of any change in the student’s medication. Head Lice The Clearwater Schools has no a “no lice/no nit” policy. All students found to have evidence of head lice infestation (lice or nits) will be excluded from class and school activities until all lice and nits have been removed. The parent or legal guardian must accompany their student upon return to school so the student can be checked by the school nurse to ensure all lice and nits have been removed before the student will be allowed to attend classes. If a student accumulates excessive absences due to head lice infestation, the parent will be liable under the provisions of the school’s attendance policy. The parent would be reported to the Division of Family Services or Educational neglect.

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DISASTER PLAN AND PROCEDURES 1) The district disaster plan is available for public review in the administrative office. 2) A tornado will be signified by a pulsating bell; the fire alarm will be a continuous bell and

earthquake will be horn sounded off by school personnel. In the event of an electrical outage the horn will act as the disaster signal.

3) Disaster plans will be posted in the classroom and teachers will give students instruction in the proper procedures.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Regulation 1431

School/Community Relations

Code of Conduct - Adults

In order to ensure a safe and orderly environment in which our students can maximize their

educational and social development, the following regulations are enacted with respect to the

conduct of adult visitors:

1. Verbally aggressive behavior, which would include, but not be limited to, threats,

intimidation, and profanity, will result in limited access to school premises and school

activities for up to one (1) year. The length of the restriction will be determined by the

Superintendent of Schools.

2. Physical or violent behavior will result in a ban by the Board of Education from school

premises and activities and will be referred to law enforcement.

3. Failure to comply with the restricted access provided in these regulations will result in the

filing of civil and/or criminal charges.

Consequences for violations of conduct regulations:

1st Incident – The individual will receive a warning by a letter from the superintendent. The

incident will be documented and remain on file permanently.

2nd Incident –The individual will be suspended from all activities, home and away for 30 school

days.

3rd Incident – The individual will be suspended from all activities, home and away for 365

calendar days. The individual is responsible for setting up a meeting with the Superintendent to

meet with the Board of Education to become reinstated. The third offense will be reported to

authorities.

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** An incident is at the discretion of the Clearwater R-I Administration. Any act that is in the

realm of unsportsmanlike conduct with regards to officials, coaches, game personnel and general

attendance of a school activity is considered an incident. Depending on the severity of the

incident, the Clearwater R-I School District has the right to waive this policy and take further

action.

During any period of prohibition, the visitor will not be allowed on district property. The

superintendent may make exceptions for parents, guardians or custodians of students enrolled in

the district if the person’s presence is necessary to transport the student or may benefit the

student educationally, or in situations where the parent, guardian or custodian will be supervised

at all times. The superintendent may make an exception for visitors to attend a meeting of the

Board or its committees but is not obligated to do so. This paragraph does not apply if the

person is otherwise prohibited or banned from district property by other sections of this policy.

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Please return after signing, indicating you and your student has read these 2014-2015 student handbook school policies. Parent Signature Student Signature ______ Date