STUDENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BURLINGTON
RE-6J SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY GOALS
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL’S POLICY ON EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, TARDINESS, AND TRUANCY
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS
BURLINGTON
SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES:
ACTIVITY
TRANSPORTATION POLICY
STUDENT
FEES, FINES AND CHARGES
STUDENT
FEES FOR BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
DRUG
AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE
DISCIPLINE
OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
ADMINISTERING
MEDICINES TO STUDENTS
USE
OF PHYSICAL INTERVENTION ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS
OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS IN BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER POLICY
PARENT
CONSENT – MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
STUDENT
AND PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK
2007 - 2010
The Burlington RE-6J School Board and administration have identified the following goals to facilitate the school improvement process.
High
Student Achievement Goal: Students meet and exceed high
academic standards and demonstrate adequate yearly progress.
Extra
Curricular Activities Goal: Extra Curricular Program will
support and enhance instructional programs.
Safe
and Welcoming Learning Environment Goal: Continue to
strengthen ties to Burlington Community.
Staff
Relations Goal: Improve communications
between staff and increase opportunities for professional growth.
Technology
Goal: Integrate increased technology capabilities
and utilization throughout the district.
Efficient
and Effective Operations Goal: Maintain responsible and
accountable management of district resources.
STUDENT
ATTENDANCE RATE – Burlington High School will meet or exceed the state
attendance rate goal of 95% through the statistical analysis of average daily
attendance.
GRADUATION
RATE – Burlington High School will meet or exceed the state graduation rate
goal of 90% through statistical analysis of the CDE-2 report from the Colorado
Department of Education.
STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT – The implementation of the district comprehensive assessment plan,
will allow students to be recognized for academic achievement using the school
wide results as reported by CSAP, Terra Nova, ACT/SAT, and ASVAB.
The
purpose of this handbook is to provide the students and parents of Burlington
High School with the fundamental knowledge of opportunities and activities
provided for students at Burlington High.
In addition, the basic building, school district, and state requirements
of students and their parents are explained.
High school students are expected to know the difference between right and wrong and to govern their activities according to the acceptable standards of the school and the beneficial needs of all others. Good judgment distinguishing between right and wrong and the acceptance of the consequences of poor judgment are a primary educational objective at BHS.
It is the desire of everyone in the activities programs that each participant understands the rules and regulations that govern our programs. We hope student participants and their parents will use this handbook to answer questions about participation in our programs.
Educational opportunity, in
an environment encouraging student success and achievement, is the priority at
Burlington High School.
This environment is exemplified by respect, courtesy, honesty, responsibility, and pride, which leads to productive world citizens.
We believe in interscholastic and intramural
activity programs.
We believe there are substantial educational
outcomes from a soundly conceived and well executed program for the
participants, the student body, and the school as a whole.
We believe potential values to the participants
are genuine. Rigorous competition under
prescribed regulations and policies provides students with the opportunity to
develop the ideals and habits of health, fair play, initiative, achievement,
and emotional control.
We believe students can be taught to win and to
lose gracefully.
We believe that many students have found a
purpose in their schoolwork and in their lives through the activities programs.
We believe that activities provide tangible
values for the student body. Activities
can make a substantial contribution to morale and can provide an outlet for
enthusiasm through participation.
We believe the activity program, will justify
its existence by providing a profitable educational experience for the
participant.
We believe the
welfare of the individual student is always the primary concern. The programs exist for the student, never
the student for the program
Red and Black
No other colors have as much true meaning for a school as Burlington’s Red and Black. In the red is symbolized the streams of blood that donate the energy, the fighting spirit, the truth and pep of the school. In the black is found steadfastness and confidence, the knowledge and democracy of students.
Burlington’s emblem is the Cougar. The Cougar symbolizes alertness, strength of character and quickness of action. It is a symbol that brings a bond of unity among students past and present and community members new and old.
“May we never slack,
For the red and the black,
And may we ever live for
you,
With love and praise, we’ll
e’er be true.
With hearts firm and strong,
We will join in the throng,
And cheer for her sons and
daughters,
Loyal to B.H.S.”
High School Office 719-346-8455 380
Mike Lounge Drive
Middle School Office 719-346-5440 2600
Rose Avenue
Elementary School Office 719-346-8166 450
11th Street
Superintendent’s Office 719-346-8737 1457
Martin Ave.
Bus Garage 719-346-7025 378 Mike Lounge Dr.
Each student has a permanent record folder kept in the Counselor’s office of his or her record of educational progress obtained in Burlington High School or other schools they have attended. The folder includes: personal history; personal traits; testing scores; activities; all semester grades and credits and any other vital information. Some students also have a guidance folder, which is kept in the counselor’s office for two years following graduation and then both permanent and guidance records are combined and stored in the Superintendent’s office.
Any student that has been promoted from the eighth grade and who resides with parent(s) or legal guardian in School District RE-6J may enroll in Burlington High School. Other students, living outside School District RE-6J, may petition for admission and may be admitted if approved by the District Administration.
A
student must have at least four credits to be classified as a sophomore, eleven
credits to be classified as a junior, and seventeen credits to be classified as
a senior. No student will be allowed to
participate in a class activity unless their credit status places him or her in
that class. Transfers from one class to
another will occur at the end of each academic school year.
Burlington
High School will accept credits from any other high school that is accredited
in the state of its origin. Transfer students
expecting to graduate from Burlington High School must have a total of 24
credits, three of which must be earned at Burlington High School, and have
credits in courses equivalent to the required courses for other BHS graduates. Credit earned from all other educational
programs must be evaluated by the school administration and may be accepted if
they meet School District requirements.
According
to the Colorado School Attendance Law of 1963, “Every child who has attained
the age of seven years and is under the age of seventeen shall attend school
for at least 1,056 hours if a secondary school pupil and 968 hours if an
elementary school pupil during each school.”
On the current schedule this translates to 158 days of attendance for
all BHS students.
FILE: JH
One
criterion for a student’s success in school is regular and punctual
attendance. Frequent absences may lead
to poor academic work, lack of social development, and possible academic
failure. Regular attendance is of
utmost importance for school interest, social adjustment, and scholastic
achievement. No single factor may
interfere with a student’s progress more quickly than frequent tardiness or absence.
According
to state law, it is the obligation of every parent/guardian to ensure that
every child under their care and supervision receives adequate education and
training, and if of compulsory attendance age, attends school.
Each
year the Board establishes the school attendance period by adopting a school
calendar. Secondary students are required to have actual teacher-pupil
instruction and contact time of 1,056 hours for secondary students and 968
hours for elementary students during each school year.
Continuity
in the learning process and social adaptation is seriously disrupted by
excessive absences. In most situations,
the work missed cannot be made up adequately.
Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy
school more, and lead more productive employable lives after graduation. For at least these reasons, the Board believes that a student must satisfy two
basic requirements in order to earn full class credit: (1) satisfy all academic requirements, and
(2) exhibit good attendance habits as stated in this Policy.
Excused absences
The following
shall be considered excused absences:
NOTE: The district may require suitable proof regarding the above
exceptions, including a written
statement from medical sources.
Unexcused absences
An unexcused absence is
defined as an absence that is not covered by one of the foregoing
exceptions. Each unexcused absence
shall be entered on the student’s record.
The parents/guardians of the student receiving an unexcused absence
shall be notified orally or in writing by the district of the unexcused
absence.
In accordance with law, the
district may impose academic penalties, which relate directly to classes missed
while unexcused. The administration
shall develop regulations to implement appropriate penalties. Students and parents/guardians may petition
the Board of Education for exceptions to this policy or the accompanying
regulations provided that no exception will be sustained if the student fails
to abide by all requirements imposed by the Board as conditions for granting
any such exception.
The maximum number of
unexcused absences a student may incur before judicial proceeding are initiated
to enforce compulsory attendance is ten (10) days during any calendar year or
school year.
Any student who has been
absent from class for six consecutive weeks or more in any one school year,
except for reasons of expulsion, excused long term illness or death, is
considered a “dropout” and shall be reported to the Department of Education by
the school district. However, if the
student is in attendance at the end of the school year, or enrolled in another
school, home study course or on-line program, such student is not considered a
dropout and shall not be reported.
Make-up work
Make-up work shall be
provided for any class in which a student has an excused absence unless
otherwise determined by the building administrator. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up any make-up
assignments permitted on the day returning to class. There shall be one day(s) allowed for make-up work for each day
of absence. Make-up work shall be
allowed following an unexcused absence with the goal of providing the student
an opportunity to keep up with the class and an incentive to attend school.
However, this work will receive only partial credit (80% of grade), which is
the consequence for an unexcused absence.
Tardiness
Tardiness if defined as the
appearance of a student without proper excuse after the scheduled time that a
class begins. Because of the disruptive
nature of tardiness and the detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy
student to uninterrupted learning, penalties shall be imposed for excessive
tardiness. Parents or guardians shall
be notified of all penalties regarding tardiness.
In an unavoidable situation,
a student detained by another teacher or administrator shall not be considered
tardy provided that the teacher or administrator gives the student a pass to
enter his next class. Teachers shall
honor passes presented in accordance with this policy.
The provisions of this policy
shall be applicable to all students in the district, including those above and
below the age for compulsory attendance as required by law.
Each teacher will develop a
punitive system that will impact the student’s daily grade by no more that 5%.
If a student is absent
without a signed or verbal parent/guardian excuse or if the student leaves
school or a class without permission of the teacher or administrator in charge,
the student shall be considered truant.
A “habitual truant” shall be defined as a student of compulsory
attendance age who has four unexcused absences from school or from class in any
one month or 10 unexcused absences during any school year. Absences due to suspension or expulsion
shall not be counted in the total of unexcused absences.
In order to reduce the
incidents of truancy, parent/guardian of all students shall be notified in
writing in the beginning of each school year of their obligation to insure that
all children of compulsory attendance age attend school. Parent/guardian shall be required to
acknowledge in writing awareness of their obligations and to furnish the school
with a telephone number or other means of contacting them during the school
day.
A plan shall be developed for
a student who is declared habitually truant with the goal of assisting the
child to remain in school. When
practicable, the child’s parent, guardian or legal custodian shall participate
with district personnel during the development of the plan. Appropriate school personnel shall make
reasonable efforts to meet with the parent, guardian or legal custodian to
review and evaluate the reasons for the child’s truancy.
Penalties
A student shall be given a
warning on the first truancy offense. On the second offense, the student may be
given in-school suspension or be suspended from school for up to three
days. Additional truancies whall be
grounds for in-school suspension and/or expulsion.
No credit may be permitted
for any student for any class or portion of a class during which time the
student was truant.
To be eligible to represent your school in any interscholastic activity (athletics and/or non-athletics), you must:
Activities
affected: Boys sports, Girls sports,
Speech contests, Music contests/activities and FFA judging contests/activities, FBLA contests/activities,
Prom, Drama productions and all extra curricular activities in which
attendance does not affect grades.
To be eligible to represent
your school in any interscholastic activity (athletic and/or non-athletic), you
must:
NOTE: Makeup work will not be permitted
after the close of the semester for the purpose of becoming eligible. A “condition” or “incomplete” will be considered
the same as a failure when determining eligibility. STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE ALL MAKEUP WORK BEFORE THE END OF A
SEMESTER. Scholastic eligibility
may be regained by attending summer school.
5.
Academic Progress: To insure the maintenance of academic integrity, the high school will
conduct weekly eligibility reports. If
a student who is participating in an extra-curricular or co-curricular activity
is failing more than one class, that student will be ineligible to participate
in scheduled events the following week.
Practices and meetings may be attended during the period of
ineligibility, but coaches/sponsors will encourage a greater attention to
academic work so that the student-athlete/participant will again be eligible to
participate.
5.
5.Teachers will have grades posted by 12:00 PM, noon, on Thursday of each
week, and the eligibility determination will be made on the basis of the grades
posted. Work submitted after noon on
Thursday will not be considered for calculating eligibility. Progress Reports for students with grades of
D or F will be mailed on Friday morning to parents and eligibility
notifications will be made at that time.
The weekly eligibility affected will be from the following Monday
through Sunday of that next week.
5.
5.Teachers will establish due dates for assignments given in class. Should a student be absent, the student will
be allowed one day for each day missed to complete the missed work.
Because of our geographic
location, students involved in extracurricular activities are going to miss
parts of the school day on a regular basis.
In order for these students to know what they are missing in the
classroom and be able to keep up with daily assignments they will be required
to have Advanced Assignment Sheets signed by the instructors of the classes
they will be missing. Advanced
Assignment Sheets (AAS) will let the student know what the assignment is that
they are missing and when it will be due.
If the student does not have his/her Advanced Assignment Sheet signed by
the teacher of the class they will miss, the student will not be allowed to go
on the school-sponsored event. It will
be the responsibility of the activity sponsor to make sure that the students
have the AAS prior to the activity and that the AAS has been signed by the
teachers of the periods the students will miss before boarding the bus.
The athletic staff of
Burlington High School believes that your academic course work is your primary
responsibility. We have devised the
following checklist to help you form good study habits. In order to score high academically, you
must:
Do Your Assignments: Your teachers
have carefully devised a learning program.
By not doing assignments, or doing them hurriedly, you make the time you
spend in class less valuable.
Go to Class: You must
attend all of your classes. By
attending classes, you show that you want to pass the course, and that will
work in your favor if you need help with the difficult parts.
Participate in Class: Ask questions
and express opinions. If you
misunderstand something during class, you will get it wrong on the test. By speaking up, you give your teacher a
chance to correct anything you do not understand.
If You Have a Problem,
Ask for Help Immediately: If you would rather not talk in class, see
your teacher after class. Ask him or
her to clear up anything said during class that confused you, or if you foresee
problems completing an assignment, ask for advice. If you can’t talk to the teacher after class, arrange an appointment.
Study Every Night: Even when you
have no assignments due, review the material.
Studies have shown that reviewing material just before you go to sleep
helps you remember it the next day. If
you spend time on your subjects each evening you will never have to “cram”
before a test.
Read: Most reading
assignments prepare you for the next class session. If you haven’t done the reading, you probably will not have a
clue what the teacher is talking about in your next class.
Find Out About Tutors: Tutors can
help you find better ways to do your work.
Tutors are available through the National Honor Society.
Don’t Be Ashamed of
Failure: Failing a course or test just means that you
didn’t “get it” the first time. As in
sports, some people take longer than others to learn certain skills. However, people who spend more time learning
a skill are often better able to use it than those who learn quickly.
Take Time Out: If every
minute of your life is allocated to study, school or practice, you will burn out. Stress inhibits learning. If you find yourself reading a paragraph
over and over but you can’t understand it, take a break. Call a friend, listen to music or take a
walk. You will come back to your
studying relaxed and ready to learn.
There are several rules that
govern participation in athletics, contests and events. Some of these rules are State regulated and
others are instituted by Burlington High School. All rules are for the benefit of everyone who participates.
1.
A student will be
eligible to represent his or her school in an interscholastic activity
sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association if such students
meet the following specific requirements.
A. The student is a bona fide undergraduate member of his
or her high school.
B.
In the judgment of the
principal of the student’s school, he or she is representative of the school’s
ideals in matters of conduct and sportsmanship.
C.
During the period of
participation the student must be enrolled in courses that offer, in aggregate,
a minimum of two and one-half Carnegie units of credit per semester and must
not be failing more than the equivalent of one-half Carnegie unit of credit.
D. He or she must have been eligible in accordance with
paragraph “C” above at the close of his or her last prior semester of
attendance.
a.
During the semester
preceding the semester in which the student wishes to participate in any
interscholastic activity, the student must not have failed more than the
equivalent of one-half Carnegie unit of credit.
b. Regaining Eligibility – Students failing more than the
equivalent of one-half Carnegie unit of credit at the close of a semester may
regain academic eligibility following a period of nine weeks (at the quarter)
at which time the student must successfully meet the general academic
eligibility in accordance with paragraph “C” of this section.
E.
The number of credits
failed during a semester will be determined from the student’s school
transcript and will include all classes taken during the semester. Fractional credits awarded or not awarded by
the school will be mathematically added at the end of each semester to
determine eligibility for the succeeding semester. If, after credits are totaled and failing credits total more than
½ credit (.50), students will not be eligible.
F.
A student who drops out
of school after having been enrolled and in attendance fifteen days will not be
eligible the following quarter of his or her attendance. If the student attends fifteen days or more
during the semester, he or she must complete the required number of credits for
the whole of that semester to be eligible the next semester.
2.
Participating school
districts and schools will have the right to impose stricter standards for
eligibility than those set forth herein.
The General Eligibility Requirements are not intended to restrict any
school from setting local academic requirements or otherwise exercising control
over its curriculum, grading practices and policies regarding the granting of
class credit.
6.
A student who has been
eligible but who now becomes ineligible for the upcoming semester (through the
initial quarter), will not compete in any interscholastic contest and/or scrimmage
on the day following the close of the current semester.
BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WILL ADHERE TO THE NEW TRANSFER RULE AS
OUTLINED BY CHSAA EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11, 2003.
FILE: EEAEC-R
STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES
I. Previous to loading (on the road and at school)
1. Be on time at the designated school bus stops – keep the bus on schedule.
2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the Bus. Bus riders conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting.
3. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.
4. Be careful in approaching bus stops.
5. Bus riders are not permitted to move toward the bus at the school loading zone until the buses have been brought to a complete stop.
II. While on the bus:
1. Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus.
2. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
3. Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver’s attention and may result in a serious accident.
4. Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Damage to seats, etc., must be paid for by the offender.
5. Bus riders should never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
6. Leave no books, lunches or other articles on the bus.
7. Keep books, packages, coats and all other objects out of the aisles.
8. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
9. Do not throw anything out of the bus window.
10. Bus riders are not permitted to leave seats while bus is in motion.
11. Horse play is not permitted around or on the school bus.
12. Bus riders are expected to be courteous to fellow pupils, bus driver and patrol officers or drivers’ assistants.
13. Absolute quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.
14. In case of a road emergency, children are to remain in the bus.
III. After leaving the bus:
1. Cross the road, when necessary, after getting off the bus (at least ten feet in front of the bus) but only after looking to be sure that no traffic is approaching from either direction.
2. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
3. Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.
4. The driver will not discharge riders at places other than the regular bus stop at the home or school unless by proper authorization from the parent or school official.
IV. Extra Curricular trips:
1. The above rules and regulations will apply to any trip under school sponsorship.
2. Pupils shall respect the wishes of a competent chaperone appointed by the school.
3. The district is responsible to transport its students to and from each activity. Parents must contact the sponsor and or/principal in advance to make arrangements for their child to ride home with them or another parent. No student will ever be allowed to ride to or from an activity with another student.
4. Coaches/sponsors must have parents sign out their child or another parent’s child using form (EEAEC-E).
The
Burlington School District is responsible for transporting students to and from
each activity. The only exception is if
the parents of that student transport the student. To allow for this exception, the parents must contact the Sponsor
and Principal or Assistant Principal in advance to make arrangements. Students will be released from an activity
only to their parents or legal guardian.
In
accordance with policy JJH the following guidelines and administrative
procedures will be utilized to insure all reasonable steps are taken for the
safety of the participants traveling to and from school activities. If approved, these procedures will be
published in the student activities handbook and posted in the transportation
office.
Travel
procedures for leaving Burlington:
Travel procedures for returning to Burlington:
In no event will travel be allowed if the roads are closed. The Colorado Highway Patrol and the local county sheriff’s offices are responsible for road closures. These organizations will be contacted directly to determine specific road closures. If there are specific road closures, which prohibit the group from reaching the destination then the trip will be postponed/cancelled or lodging arrangements will be made until the roads are no longer closed.
FILE: IKF
In pursuit of its mission to ensure that all students reach their learning potential, the Board of Education has established the following graduation requirements.
State
and district content standards
All Students must meet or exceed state and district content standards prior to becoming eligible to graduate.
Units
of Credit required:
A student must have 24 credits earned, inclusive of all required courses, in grades nine through twelve, in order to graduate. A credit is defined as the amount of credit given for the successful completion of a course, which meets five days a week for a minimum of 40 minutes per day for at least 36 weeks or the equivalent. Successful completion means that the student obtained a passing grade for the course.
The philosophy of the administration and Board is
that a strong basic education with meaningful, well-planned electives should be
conducted in the district schools. The
student that completes the minimum requirements of District RE-6J will have a
quality basic education that will prepare the student for a useful place in
society. If advanced education is the
student’s goal, as it is for over 50% of Burlington High School graduates, this
will prepare that student to meet the entry standards of the majority of
colleges, universities, and trade schools in the state of Colorado and
elsewhere in the United States of America.
Many universities and colleges require additional credits in these areas
as well as other areas such as Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Business, etc. Students anticipating the attendance of
advanced educational institutions are urged to take as many advanced classes as
possible in the form of electives. The
administration may substitute credits in the same area if needed to fill any
voids that occur, through no fault of the student, in the student’s pursuit of
graduation.
Total Credits: A student must have 24 solid credits, inclusive of all required courses, in order to graduate. (Teacher aides are non-solid credits)
Beginning with the Class of
2007
Graduation requirements are twenty-four credits,
distributed in the following manner:
Agricultural Education, Business, Construction Tech,
COE----------------------------------------------- 2
credits [All students must take Computer Applications I]
English ------------------------------------------- 3 credits [English I, II and III are required. College bound students are highly encouraged to take the Advanced English classes.]
Fine Art------------------------------------------ 1
credit
Social Studies----------------------------------- 3
credits [World
Culture-1 year required of Freshmen or Sophomores; U.S. History-1 year required
of Sophomores or Juniors; American Government-½ year and ½ year of any other
Social Studies class.]
Mathematics------------------------------------ 3
credits
Science------------------------------------------- 3
credits [Earth
Science required, can be taken Freshman or Sophomore year.]
Health--------------------------------------------- ½
credit
P.E. or Weight Training---------------------- ½ credit Students who
participate in 2 different sports in one year will receive ½ P.E. credit.
Required Credits------------------------------- 16
Electives-----------------------------------------
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Note: College-bound students will need the following credits: English 4, Mathematics 4, Science 3, Foreign
Language 2, Social Studies 3.
Colleges continually change their admission
requirements for various fields of study.
Therefore, it is very important for students entering their freshman,
sophomore, or junior year to coordinate their schedules with the counseling
department.
Counseling
Department
The counseling department
has skilled personnel available to assist students in personal, career
technology, and academic areas. The
counselor maintains an open door policy so that students may see her any time
the counselor is not busy.
Special Items
Any senior desiring to work and thereby attend
school less than a full day must meet all of the following requirements:
1.
Must attend school 5 of 7 periods.
2.
Must enroll in or have completed courses to meet graduation
requirements and/or college entrance exams.
3.
Must be enrolled in the Cooperative Occupational Education
under the vocational supervisor’s care (approved internship/apprenticeship) or
show special need by family and have parental, principal and counselor
permission.
4.
Anyone wishing to graduate at midyear must submit a written
request (handbook insert) and have approval of the principal one semester in
advance.
The sequence of graduation
requirements may be altered only by the principal and only in extreme cases.
Students who plan on
entering college should work closely with the Counselor to make sure that
electives are arranged in such a manner as to qualify for the school of the
student’s choice.
Credit from other
institutions and home-based programs
All students entering from
outside the district must meet the district graduation requirements. The principal shall determine whether credit
toward graduation requirements shall be granted for courses taken outside the
district. Students who are currently
enrolled in the district and wish to obtain credit from outside institutions,
or through “on-line” programs, must have prior approval from the principal.
The district shall accept
the transcripts from a home-based educational program. In order to determine whether the courses
and grades earned are consistent with district requirements and district
academic standards, the district shall require submissions of the student’s
work or other proof of academic performance for each course toward graduation
is sought. In addition, the district
may administer testing to the student to verify the accuracy of the student’s
transcripts. The district may reject
any transcripts that cannot be verified through such testing.
Class rankings and grade
point averages
Graduating seniors shall
be ranked within the graduation class for each high school upon the basis of
grade-point averages for the four-year program, excluding the last semester of
the senior year.
Grades for regular class
will be given the following values:
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1.
Grades for advanced
placement classes will be given the following values: A=5, B=3.75, C=2.5, D=1.25.
After a course has been
passed, no future grade earned in the same course shall be used in determining
class rank or grade point average.
The student with the
highest-class rank will be valedictorian.
When more than one student holds the numerical one rank, all students
holding the rank will be declared co-valedictorians.
When transcripts of
transfer students show grades such as pass or satisfactory, such grades shall
not be counted in determining class rank or grade point average. Students entering from home-based education
programs must submit student work or other proof of academic performance for
each course for which credit toward class ranking or grade point average is
sought.
Independent Study
Independent study, work
experience and experience-based programs approved in advance by the principal
may be taken for high school credit.
Students must submit a request for approval that includes a summary of
the educational objectives to be achieved and monitored by a faculty member.
Student Course Load
The course load for
freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors shall be a minimum of 6 credits per
school year. Students who wish to take
fewer/less credits in any given school year must obtain advance permission from
the principal.
Years of Attendance
The Board of Education
believes that most students benefit from four years of high school experience
and are encouraged not to graduate early.
However, in some cases, students need the challenge provided by post
secondary education or other opportunities at an earlier age. Therefore, the principal may grant
permission to students wishing to graduate early, provided the student has met
all district graduation requirements.
I.
FAST TRACK OR POST-SECONDARY CREDITS Junior and Senior students may take college
courses for high school credit under the provisions of the articulation
agreement between Morgan Community College and Burlington High School. Each college credit hour will receive 1/6th
of a high school credit. Credits
obtained in this way may not be substituted for any of the high school
graduation requirements unless there is an emergency and the substitution is
approved by the High School principal.
A.
Any student who takes a college credit course, for
which the school district funds the tuition and does not pass the course, will
be responsible for reimbursing the district the full amount of tuition.
B.
Any student taking online or correspondence courses
that are paid for by the school district must receive a grade of “C” or
higher. If the grade is below a “C”,
the student will be responsible for reimbursement of the payment of that class
to the school district in full.
II.
GRADING/ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS
FILE: IKA
It is the philosophy of the
Board that students will respond more positively to the opportunity for success
than to the threat of failure. The
district shall seek, therefore, in its instructional program to make
achievement both recognizable and possible for students. It shall emphasize achievement in its
processes of evaluating student performance.
Classroom assessment
practices shall be aligned with the district’s content standards and the
assessment program. Assessment is an
integral part of the teaching and learning process, which should occur
continuously in the classroom. The
primary purpose of classroom assessment shall be to enable teachers to make
instructional decisions for students on a continual basis.
Students shall not correct or grade each other’s schoolwork when the corrections or grades will be subsequently reported or provided to the teacher. Schoolwork includes all student work, including homework, tests, papers, classroom assignments, etc.
Schoolwork may be
corrected/graded by students if the identity of the student whose work is being
corrected/graded is protected or the student’s parent/guardian has consented in
writing to correct/grading by fellow students.
Students are encouraged to engage in informal self-assessment as they study and attempt to solve problems, monitor their own progress and improve their learning.
Grading
System
The administration and
professional staff shall devise a grading and/or assessment system for
evaluating and recording student progress and to measure student performance in
conjunction with district content standards.
The records and reports of individual student shall be kept in a form
meaningful to parents as well as teachers.
The grading/assessment system shall be uniform district-wide at
comparable grade levels.
The Board shall approve the
grading, reporting and assessment systems as developed by the faculty, upon
recommendation of the superintendent.
The Board recognizes that
classroom grading and/or assessment system, however effective, are subjective
in nature but urges all faculty members to conduct student evaluations as
objectively as possible.
Teachers may use numerical
grades; however, if letter grades are used the grading system shall be
interpreted as follows:
High School MCC
Dual Credit Courses
A = 93 – 100 A = 90 – 100
B = 86 – 92 B
= 80 – 89
C = 77 – 85 C
= 70 – 79
D = 70 – 76 D
= 60 – 69
F = below 70 F
= 0 – 59
In using letter grades, the
following will be interpreted to be as follows:
A = 3.6 – 4.0
B = 2.6 – 3.5
C = 1.6 – 2.5
D = 0.6 – 1.5
F = below 0.6
In figuring semester
grades, NO GRADE USED may be counted less than a 55. NO SINGLE grade may count more than 1/5 toward semester grade.
At the MIDDLE SCHOOL homework expectations increase
as students progress from Grades 5-8, in which the biggest change is seen as
the student enters 7th Grade. Seventh
Grade teachers must keep in mind that students are not only confronted with
increased academic expectations, but that they are given opportunities for
athletics and other activities. The following
guidelines unique to the Middle School shall apply:
1.
Length
of homework will vary with the subject matter.
Students should be able to complete homework in a subject area in
approximately 30 minutes or less. This
takes into consideration that students have five academic areas and that
homework is not usually assigned every night in every class.
2.
Teachers
at the Middle School shall take activities into account. Teachers are requested to coordinate test
and long-term project dates on a master calendar in the staff lounge.
3.
During
vacations no regular homework should be given.
It’s recommended not to give a test on Mondays or first days of the
week, but at times it cannot be avoided.
At the HIGH SCHOOL, because of the complexity of
classes and activities, homework assignments shall have a length and due date
such that students participating in other school directed activities will have
the time and opportunity to meet all of their obligations.
The following guidelines are given so that homework
is not misused. These apply to the
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
1.
Assignments
shall take into consideration the availability of time and resources of the
student when not in class.
2.
Assignments
shall not be given for punishment or as “busy work”.
3.
Assignments
shall meet the objectives of the lesson and be consistent with the adopted
curriculum.
4.
Follow-up
of homework shall be done quickly so that the student will know the accuracy
and completeness of his/her work.
5.
Make-up
work, which includes home as well as class assignments, should be made up per
the district policy, JED-R.
School property is public property and as such should receive special care. Therefore, students are to be responsible and accountable for all school equipment and materials that are checked out to them or provided for their use. This includes, but is not limited to, band instruments, uniforms, athletic gear, textbooks, desks, chairs, library materials, typewriters, computers, and audiovisual equipment.
Charges will not be made for damage to property
caused by unavoidable accidents or normal use; damage resulting from
unnecessary accidents or willful acts will be charged replacement costs.
Students
shall not be charged an instructional fee as condition of enrollment in school
or as a condition of attendance in any class that is considered part of the
academic portion of the district’s educational program except tuition when
allowed by law. However, the district
may require students to pay textbook fees, fees for expendable materials and
other miscellaneous fees as more fully set forth in this policy.
All
student fees and charges shall be adopted by the Board of Education. The fee shall remain in place until modified
or removed by Board resolution. All
student fees adopted by the Board shall be used for the purposes set forth in
the motion and shall not be spent for any other purpose.
When
publicizing any information concerning any fee authorized to be collected by
this policy, the school will specify whether the fee is voluntary or mandatory
and the specific activity from which the student will be excluded if the fee is
not paid.
Among
the fees, which the Board may authorize, are the following:
Textbooks
shall be provided on a loan basis.
Nonindigent students may be asked to pay a non-refundable rental fee
reasonably related to the actual cost of some or all of the textbooks provided
for the student. The rental fee and
corresponding depreciation schedule shall be adopted by the Board prior to the
textbook’s introduction into the classroom.
No rental fee will be assessed for textbooks and workbooks used in the
classroom for reference.
It
is expected that students shall return textbooks and library resources to the
school in good condition except for ordinary wear. Students shall be assessed fines for lost, damaged or defaced
books (including those checked out from the library), materials or equipment. The fines will be for the amount of the
loss. In computing a fine, 20 percent
of the original cost of a book or library resource will be deducted for each
year it has been used.
If the school district has made a reasonable effort to
obtain payment for lost or damaged textbooks or library resources to no avail,
the district may then withhold the diploma, transcript or grades of any student
who fails to return or replace such textbooks or library resources at the end
of the semester or school year. If a
student is graduating, the district may deny the privilege of participation in
the graduation ceremony if the student has failed to return or replace a
textbook by the date of the ceremony.
Alternative payment methods, such as installment plans or school
service, shall apply to students who are unable to pay.
Indigent students, as determined in accordance with district guidelines, shall not be required to pay a textbook rental fee, damage deposit or fine for lost or damaged books. A student shall not be refused use of textbooks based on failure to pay the required fees.
FEES FOR EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
Teachers
shall determine a basic course for each class, which can be completed with
materials furnished by the school.
However students may be charged a fee for expendable supplies and
materials used in the course. Fees for
expendable supplies and materials shall relate directly to the actual cost of
providing these materials to the student.
These fees shall be waived for indigent students. Students shall be required to pay for
materials that go into shop, crafts or art projects that are above the basic
requirements for the course and are to be retained by the student.
Students may be asked to pay
miscellaneous fees on a voluntary basis as condition of attending,
participating in or obtaining materials/clothing/equipment used in a
school-sponsored activity or program not within the academic portion of the
educational program.
Rental fees for the use of items such as choral robes, band uniforms and school owned instruments shall be approved by the Board upon the recommendation of the superintendent.
Students
participating in activities, which are not required by the teacher or used in
the determination of a grade may be required to pay charges covering the cost
of the activity. Such charges may
include but are not limited to admission fees, food costs and transportation
costs on activity trips. However, it is
incumbent upon the teacher and principal to make every effort to be sure no
student is denied the right to participate in trips or other enrichment
activities because of lack of funds.
All
fees, fines and charges for textbooks and expendable supplies and materials
required for classes within the academic portion of the educational program
shall be waived for indigent students.
For purposes of determining if a student is able to pay, an indigent
student is defined as any child who is eligible for a free or reduced price
lunch under the federal poverty income guidelines.
The
district shall prepare and make available upon request a complete list of
student fees, describing how the amount of each fee was derived and the purpose
of each fee.
Parents
shall be informed on the fee schedule or otherwise regarding how to apply for a
waiver of fees, whether fees are voluntary or mandatory and the specific
activity from which the student will be excluded if the fee is not paid. Students qualifying for a fee waiver will
receive it without unnecessary embarrassment or public exposure of their need.
|
Course Name |
Course Fee Per Semester |
Justification |
|
Accounting I |
$ 7.00 |
Cost of workbooks and financial papers |
|
Art Discovery Intermediate Art |
$ 8.00 $ 8.00 |
Cost of materials for projects Cost of materials for projects |
|
Advanced Art |
$10.00 |
Cost of materials for projects |
|
Band |
$ 9.00 |
Instrument repair |
|
*Biology I |
$ 7.00 |
Cost of additional instructional supplies and equipment |
|
*Biology II |
$ 7.00 |
Same as Biology I |
|
*Chemistry I |
$ 9.00 |
Cost of additional instructional supplies and equipment |
|
*Chemistry II |
$ 9.00 |
Same as Chemistry I |
|
*Physics |
$ 9.00 |
Same as Chemistry I |
|
Chorus |
$ 9.00 |
Sheet music |
|
Ensemble |
$ 9.00 |
Cost of materials |
|
Advanced Computers |
$ 7.50 |
Disks and paper for projects |
|
Media Technology |
$ 4.00 |
Internet use and printing costs |
|
FBLA |
$ 7.50 |
Membership activities |
|
FFA |
$ 5.00 |
Membership activities |
|
Ag Ed I Ag Science – Ag II Production Ag – Ag III & IV Spanish I & II |
$ 7.50 $ 7.50 $ 7.50 $ 5.00 |
Cost of instructional supplies Cost of instructional supplies Cost of instructional supplies Workbooks and project activities |
|
Drafting All |
$12.00 |
Pencils, tools and project materials |
|
Intro to Building Trades |
$12.00/Prepay
for materials |
Expendable materials and equipment maintenance |
|
Building Trades |
$14.00/Prepay for
materials |
Expendable materials and equipment maintenance |
|
Cabinet Making |
$14.00/Prepay for
materials |
Expendable materials and equipment maintenance |
|
Construction Maintenance |
$14.00 |
Expendable materials and equipment maintenance |
|
CAD I, II, III |
$ 7.00 |
Disks and paper for projects |
|
COE I & II |
$ 5.00 |
Cost of instructional supplies |
|
Hall Lock Rental |
$ .50 |
Lock rental |
|
Newspaper |
$ 2.00 |
Newspaper subscription |
|
Physical Education Lock |
$ .50 |
Lock rental |
|
Yearbook |
$40.00 |
Cost of Book |
|
Lost Lock (Hall/PE) |
$ 4.50 |
Replace lost lock |
*Students will be
charged for science credits beyond the three.
Students will not be charged for the first three science credits
earned. This would generally be the
freshman and sophomore science classes.
ADOPTED: November 19, 1997
REVISION DATE: April 17, 2006
FILE: ADC
Tobacco
smoke in the school and work environment is not conducive to good health. As an educational organization, a school
district should provide both effective educational programs and a positive
example to students concerning the use of tobacco.
In
order to promote the general health, welfare and well being of students and
staff, smoking, chewing or any other use of any tobacco products by staff,
students and members of the public shall be banned from all school property.
For
the purposes of this policy, the following definitions shall apply:
Signs
will be posted in prominent places on all school property to notify the public
that smoking or other use of tobacco products is prohibited in accordance with
state law and district policy. This
policy will be published in all employee and student handbooks, posted on bulletin
boards and announced in staff meetings.
Any
member of the general public considered by the superintendent or designee to be
in violation of this policy will be instructed to leave school district
property. Employees found to be in
violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
Disciplinary
measures for students who violate this policy will include in-house detention,
revocation of privileges and exclusion from extracurricular activities. Repeated violations may result in
suspension from school. In accordance
with state law, no student will be expelled solely for tobacco use.
Exemptions
Pursuant to state law no exemption shall be granted pursuant to this policy. Any previously granted exemption shall be invalid after July 1, 1999.
FILE: JICH
Burlington
School District RE-6J shall promote a healthy environment for students by
providing education, support and decision making skills in regard to alcohol,
drugs and other controlled substances and their abuse. In order to accomplish this goal, a
cooperative effort must be made among the schools, parents, community and its
agencies.
It
shall be a violation of Board policy and considered to be behavior which is
detrimental to the welfare, safety or morals of other students or school
personnel for any student to possess, use, sell, distribute or procure or to be
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances. The unlawful possession or use of alcohol or
controlled substances is wrong and harmful to students.
For
purposes of this policy, controlled substances include but are not limited to
narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic or mind-altering drugs or substances,
amphetamines, barbiturates, stimulants, depressants, marijuana, anabolic
steroids, inhalants, any other controlled substances as defined in law, or any
prescription or nonprescription drug, medicine, vitamin or other chemical
substances not taken in accordance with the Board policy and regulations on
administering medicines to students.
This
policy also includes substances that are represented by or to the student to be
any such controlled substance or what the student believes to be any such
substance.
This
policy shall apply to any student who is on school property, in attendance at
school, in a school vehicle or taking part in any-school sponsored or
sanctioned activity or whose conduct at any time or place interferes with the
operations of the district or the safety or welfare of students or employees.
Students
violating this policy shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions which may
include suspension and/or expulsion from school and referral for
prosecution. Expulsion shall be
mandatory for sale or distribution of drugs or other controlled substances, in accordance
with state law.
Situations
in which a student seeks counseling or information from a professional staff
member for the purpose of overcoming substance abuse shall be handled on an
individual basis depending upon the nature and particulars of the case. When
appropriate, parents shall be involved and every effort made to direct the
substance abuser to sources of help.
The
Board, in recognition that drug and alcohol abuse is a community problem, shall
cooperate actively with the law enforcement, social services or other agencies
and organizations, parents and any other recognized community resources
committed to reducing the incidents of illegal use of drugs and alcohol by
school-aged youths.
Whenever
possible in dealing with student problems associated with drug and alcohol
abuse, school personnel shall provide parents and students with information
concerning education and rehabilitation programs which are available. Information provided to students and/or
parents about community substance abuse treatment programs or other resources
shall be accompanied by a disclaimer to clarify that the school district
assumes no financial responsibility for the expense of drug or alcohol
assessment or treatment provided by other agencies or groups unless otherwise
required.
The
district shall provide all students and parents with a copy of this policy and
its accompanying procedures on an annual basis.
The
Board shall conduct a biennial review of its drug prevention program to
determine its effectiveness, to implement any required changes and to insure
that the disciplinary sanctions required are consistently enforced.
FILE: JICI
The Board of Education determines that possession and/or use of a weapon by students is detrimental to the welfare and safety of the students and school personnel within the district.
Mandatory
expulsion in accordance with state and federal law
Carrying,
bringing, using or possessing a dangerous weapon in any school building, on
school grounds, in any school vehicle or at any school-sponsored activity without
the authorization of the school or the school district is prohibited. An exception to this policy may be made for
students participating in an authorized extracurricular activity or team
involving the use of firearms.
If a student discovers that
he or she has carried, brought or is in possession of a dangerous weapon and
the student notifies a teacher, administrator or other authorized person in the
school district, and as soon as possible delivers the dangerous weapon to that
person, expulsion shall not be mandatory and such action shall be considered
when determining appropriate disciplinary action, if any.
As used in this policy,
“dangerous weapon” means:
In accordance with federal
law, expulsion shall be for no less than one full calendar year for a student
who is determined to have brought a firearm to school in violation of this policy. The superintendent may modify the length of
this federal requirement for expulsion on a case-by-case basis.
The Board of Education
determines that extra precautions are important and necessary to provide for
student safety. Therefore, the
carrying, bringing, using or possessing of a knife with a blade over 3 inches
in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle or at any
school-sponsored activity without express authorization is prohibited. Students who violate this policy shall be
referred for appropriate disciplinary proceedings. However, if a student discovers that he or she has carried,
brought or is in possession of a knife and the student notifies a teacher,
administrator or other authorized person in the school district, and as soon as
possible delivers the knife to that person, expulsion shall not be mandatory
and such action shall be considered when determining appropriate disciplinary
action, if any.
The district shall maintain
records which describe the circumstances involving expulsions of students who
bring weapons to school including the name of the school, the number of
students expelled and the types of weapons involved as required by law.
School personnel shall refer
any student who brings a firearm or weapon to school without authorization of
the school or the school district to law enforcement unless the student has
delivered the firearm or weapon to a teacher, administrator or other authorized
person in the district as soon as possible upon discovering it. In such case, school personnel shall consult
with law enforcement to determine whether referral of the student to law
enforcement is necessary and how to properly dispose of the firearm or weapon or
return it to its owner.
NOTE: As a condition of receiving federal funds
the school district is required to expel for one calendar year students who
bring firearms to school. The district
is required to include a description of the circumstances surrounding these
expulsions, the name of the school concerned, the number of students expelled
and the types of weapons.
The language allowing the
superintendent to modify the length of expulsion on a case-by-case basis is
intended to permit the district to discipline students with disabilities and maintain
eligibility for federal financial assistance.
It is important to note that federal law requires that educational
services must continue for students with disabilities who are properly
expelled, although they may be provided in another setting.
Driving
to school is a privilege and one that will be restricted unless basic rules of
good judgment and common sense are followed.
Students will be expected to observe state and city laws that regulate
the use of motor vehicles as well as the following regulations of the school.
All
students are expected to attend assemblies unless excused by the office. Assembly periods are provided for relaxation and enjoyment as
well as educational and cultural improvement.
Students
will be expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner without
unnecessary noise or rudeness.
FILE: JICA
A
safe and disciplined learning environment is essential to a quality educational
program. District-wide standards on
student attire are intended to help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce
discipline problems, and improve school order and safety. The Board recognizes that students have a
right to express themselves through dress and personal appearance; however,
students shall not wear apparel that is deemed disruptive or potentially
disruptive to the classroom environment or to the maintenance of a safe and
orderly school.
Any
student deemed in violation of the dress code shall be required to change into
appropriate clothing or make arrangements to have appropriate clothing brought
to school immediately. In this case,
there shall be no further penalty.
If
the student cannot promptly obtain appropriate clothing, on the first offense,
the student shall be given a verbal warning and an administrator shall notify
the student’s parents/guardians. On the
second offense, the student shall remain in the administrative office or be
placed in in-school suspension for the day and do school work and a conference
with parents/guardians shall be held with the second offense considered
unexcused. On the third offense, the
student may be subject to suspension or other disciplinary action as outlined
in the school discipline code.
The
following items are deemed disruptive to the classroom environment or to the
maintenance of a safe and orderly school and are not acceptable in school
buildings, on school grounds, or at school activities:
3.
Inappropriately sheer, tight or low-cut clothing (e.g.,
midriffs, halter tops, backless clothing, tube tops, garments made of fishnet,
mesh or similar material, muscle tops, etc.) that bare or expose traditionally
private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks,
back and breasts
6. Saggy Pants that are worn below the waistline that may show skin
and or under garments. All trousers,
pants, jeans and/or shorts are to be worn at the proper position at the
waistline. Precautions should be taken
to ensure that these garments do not sag below the waist or hips.
Exceptions
Appropriate
athletic clothing may be worn in physical education classes. Clothing normally worn when participating in
school-sponsored extra curricular or sports activities (such as cheerleading
uniforms and the like) may be worn to school when approved by the sponsor or
coach.
Building principals in conjunction with the school accountability committee may develop and adopt school-specific dress codes that are consistent with this policy.
ALL electronic communication
and entertainment including but not limited to cell phones, beepers, pagers,
radios, CD/tape players, stereo and/or head phones are strictly forbidden
during the school day. (NOTE:
Staff will be exempt from this policy.)
FILE: JICJ
The Board of Education
recognizes that cell phones and pagers can play a vital communication role
during emergency situations. However,
the ordinary use of cell phones and pagers in school situations can be
disruptive to the educational environment and is not acceptable.
Students may bring cell
phones and pagers to school but these devices must be kept in their locker or
vehicle and turned off inside school buildings during school hours (7:50 am –
3:26 pm). Use of the cell phones during school
activity trips will be at the discretion of the sponsor and according to
activity trip guidelines.
Violation of this policy
will result in disciplinary measures and confiscation of the cell phone or
pager. Confiscated cell phones and
pagers shall be returned to the student only after a conference with the
parent/guardian, student and school personnel.
2nd offense 1 day in-school suspension
3rd offense 2 days in-school suspension
4th offense 1 day out of school suspension
Hot lunches are available at BHS. The cost is $2.05 per day for each student. Reduced price for lunch is $.40 per lunch. CREDITS ARE PURCHASED IN THE OFFICE. You will be notified when your credits are used up. You will only be allowed to charge three lunches. After that you will need to bring a sack lunch or make other arrangements. Please encourage your child to check on the credits he/she has and to keep up to date on your account. All parents will be provided an eligibility application for free and reduced lunches at registration. There will be NO charges allowed in May. Please refer to the following chart on monthly amounts for your meals.
MONTHLY LUNCH PRICES FOR 2008 – 2009
# LUNCHES/MONTH FULL/PER CHILD REDUCED/PER CHILD
|
AUGUST (6) |
12.30 |
2.40 |
|
SEPTEMBER (21) |
43.05 |
8.40 |
|
OCTOBER (22) |
45.10 |
8.80 |
|
NOVEMBER (17) |
34.85 |
6.80 |
|
DECEMBER (15) |
30.75 |
6.00 |
|
JANUARY (18) |
36.90 |
7.20 |
|
FEBRUARY (19) |
38.95 |
7.60 |
|
MARCH (16) |
32.80 |
6.40 |
|
APRIL (21) |
43.05 |
8.40 |
|
MAY (19) |
38.95 |
7.60 |
YEAR TOTAL $356.70 $69.60
The
primary purpose of students attending Burlington High School is to receive
quality education. Therefore, the
following student telephone contact policy will be enforced for the 2008 – 2009
school year.
Students
may use the telephone on the wall outside the office. However, as a courtesy to others, PLEASE LIMIT YOUR CALLS
TO THREE MINUTES. Students must
have a written pass from their teacher to use the phone during class time.
Telephone
messages will be given to students at PASSING PERIODS, ACTIVITY PERIOD, LUNCH
AND AFTER SCHOOL.
Locks
and lockers are school property and may be searched at anytime by school
personnel. The lockers are loaned to
students and the school assumes no responsibility for any personal
property stored in them. It is
recommended that you keep your lockers locked at all times.
Written hall passes are to be used
when any students leave the classroom to go to the library, to another teacher,
or to the office for various reasons.
Please do not allow students to see other teachers except during their
free periods. Students should be kept
in classrooms and not allowed to be in the halls to see other students in other
classrooms. Problems arise when
students are in the halls. Discretion
in allowing students in halls must be used.
Please limit the use of passes as much as possible – students MUST
be kept in the classrooms. Students
without a written pass will be sent back to class.
Burlington High School has a
closed campus policy with the exclusion of the time allotted for lunch. If a student leaves campus without the
knowledge and approval of the administration this student will be considered
truant. A student must have a blue
pass signed by the proper authorities to leave campus at any time other
than lunch or the end of the school day.
All students with a blue pass
must check out through the office and check back in upon returning to the
building.
Students
will be charged for any copies made in the office. ($.10 per copy and more for
transparencies) a written pass signed by the teacher must be presented to the
office before copies may be made. If
copies are needed for a class, please go through that teacher. Only designated individuals will
be allowed to make copies on the office machines. Teachers may use the machine as needed.
Students
will only be allowed to use the food and drink machines before and after school
and during activity period. Students
will not be allowed to have food and/or drink in any classroom or shop in the
building during class time. Teachers
will strictly enforce this policy.
Abuse of this policy will result in the removal of the food and drink
machines permanently.
FILE: JICDA
The principal may suspend or
recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following
activities while in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles or
during a school-sponsored activity and in certain cases when the behavior
occurs off of school property and the conduct has a direct and immediate effect
on maintaining order and discipline or protecting the safety or welfare of
other students or staff in the schools.
1.
Causing
or attempting to cause damage to school property or stealing or attempting to
steal school property of value. When proven guilty suspension will be
mandatory.
2.
Causing
or attempting to cause damage to private property or stealing or attempting to
steal private property. When proven
guilty suspension will be mandatory.
3.
Commission
of any act which if committed by an adult would be robbery or assault as
defined by state law. Expulsion shall
be mandatory in accordance with state law except for commission of third degree
assault.
4.
Violation
of criminal law, which has an immediate effect on the school or on the general
safety or welfare of students or staff.
5.
Violation
of district or building regulations.
6.
Violation
of district’s policy on dangerous weapons in the schools. Expulsion shall be mandatory for carrying,
bringing, using or possessing a dangerous weapon without the authorization of
the school or school district unless the student has delivered the firearm or
weapon to a teacher, administrator or other authorized person in the district
as soon as possible upon discovering it, in accordance with state law.
7.
Violation
of the district’s alcohol use/drug abuse policy. Expulsion shall be mandatory for sale of drugs or controlled
substances, in accordance with state law.
8.
Violation
of the district’s violent and aggressive behavior policy.
9.
Violation
of the district’s tobacco-free schools policy.
10.
Violation
of the district’s policy on sexual harassment.
11.
Throwing
objects, unless part of a supervised school activity, that can cause bodily
injury or damage property.
12.
Directing
profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures toward other students, school
personnel or visitors to the school.
13.
Engaging
in verbal abuse, i.e., name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory
statements addressed publicly to others that precipitate disruption of the
school program or incite violence.
14.
Committing
extortion, coercion or blackmail, i.e., obtaining money or other objects of
value from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act through the use
of force or threat of force.
15.
Lying
or giving false information, either verbally or in writing, to a school
employee.
16.
Scholastic
dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism
or unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work.
17.
Continued
willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority
including deliberate refusal to obey a member of the school staff.
18.
Behavior
on or off school property, which is detrimental to the welfare or safety of
other students or school personnel.
19.
Repeated
interference with the school’s ability to provide educational opportunities to
other students.
20.
Engaging
in “hazing” activities, i.e., forcing prolonged physical activity, forcing excessive
consumption of any substance, forcing prolonged deprivation of sleep, food, or
drink, or any other behavior, which recklessly endangers the health or safety
of an individual for purposes of initiation into any student group.
21.
Violation
of the district’s dress code policy.
22.
Violation
of the district’s policy on student expression.
23.
Making
a false accusation of criminal activity against a district employee to law
enforcement or to the district.
Each principal shall post a
copy of these rules in a prominent place in each school and shall distribute a
copy to each student. Copies also shall
be available to any member of the public upon request.
FILE: JK-2
Students with disabilities
are neither immune from a school district’s disciplinary process nor entitled
to participate in programs when their behavior impairs the education of other
students. Students with disabilities
who engage in disruptive activities and/or actions dangerous to themselves or
others will be disciplined in accordance with their IEP, any behavioral
intervention plan and this policy.
Nothing in this policy shall
prohibit an IEP team from establishing consequences for disruptive or
unacceptable behavior as a part of the student’s IEP and /or behavioral
intervention plan. The plan shall be
subject to all procedural safeguards established by the IEP process.
Students with disabilities may be suspended for up to 10 school days in any given school year for violations of the student code of conduct. These 10 days need not be consecutive. During any such suspension, the student shall not receive services.
Upon the eleventh school day of suspension or removal when such suspension or removal does not result in a disciplinary change of placement, educational services shall be provided to enable the student to continue to participate in the general education curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals set out in the student’s IEP. School personnel, in consultation with at least one of the student’s teachers, shall determine the educational services to be provided to the student during this period of suspension or removal.
When a disciplinary change in
placement is being considered beyond 10 days in a given school year related to
a disabled student’s behavior, the IEP team and other qualified district
personnel shall review the relationship between the student’s disability and
the behavior. Such a review must take
place immediately, if possible, but not later than 10 school days from the date
of the decision to take disciplinary action.
The team will determine whether the student’s behavior is a manifestation of the disability and whether the student’s disability impaired his or her ability to control or understand the impact and consequences of the behavior.
Once the team determines
that the behavior was not a manifestation of the disability, disciplinary
procedures shall be applied to the student in the same manner as applied to
non-disabled students.
During any period of expulsion
or other disciplinary change of placement, educational services shall be
provided as determined by the student’s IEP team enable the student to
participate in the general education
curriculum,, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting
the goals of his or her IEP.
Within a reasonable amount of time after determining that the student’s behavior is not a manifestation of student’s disability, the student may receive, as appropriate, a functional behavioral assessment (“FBA”). In addition, a behavioral intervention plan (“BIP”) may be developed for the student as appropriate. If a BIP has already been developed, the BIP may be reviewed and modified, as appropriate.
Disciplinary
action and/or alternative placement for behavior that is a manifestation
A student with disabilities
whose behavior is determined to be a manifestation of his or her disability may
not be expelled but will be disciplined in accordance with his or her IEP, any
behavioral intervention plan and this policy.
In addition to any
disciplinary action provided for in the IEP or behavioral intervention plan, a
disabled student may be suspended or removed to an alternative setting for up
to an additional 10 school days in any given school year, beyond any 10 day
suspension already given in that year, to the extent suspension would be
applied to non-disabled students.
Disabled students carrying
weapons to school or possessing, selling or soliciting drugs may be suspended
or removed to an alternative setting for the same amount of time as would be
applied to a non-disabled student, but not more than an additional 45 school
days in any given school year, beyond any 10 day suspension already given in
that year.
A hearing officer may order
removal to an alternative setting for 45 days, beyond any 10 day suspension
already given in that year, when the district demonstrates by substantial evidence
that maintaining the student’s current placement is substantially likely to
result in injury to the student or others.
Either before or within 10
days after any change in placement or suspension (beyond any 10 day suspension
already given in that year) related to a disciplinary problem, the IEP team
must meet to determine an appropriate alternative setting, to develop a
behavioral assessment plan or to review and modify an existing intervention
plan, and review and modify the IEP where necessary.
During any period of suspension or change of placement beyond 10 days in any given school year, services shall be provided to the extent necessary to enable the student to continue to appropriately progress in the general curriculum and appropriately advance toward the goals of the IEP.
An expedited hearing is
available when:
1.
the
parent/guardian disagrees with the IEP team’s determination regarding
manifestation or with any decision regarding placement
2.
the
parent/guardian disagrees with the proposed new placement following an interim
alternative placement
3.
the
district believes it is dangerous for the student to be returned to the
previous placement
During any challenge to placement, the student will stay in the alternative placement.
Students who have not been
identified may be subjected to the same disciplinary measures applied to
children without disabilities if the district did not have “knowledge” of the
disability.
The district has knowledge
of the disability when:
1.
the
parent has expressed concern in writing that the student needs special
education
2.
the
student’s behavior or performance has demonstrated such a need
3.
the
parent has requested an evaluation
4.
the
student’s teacher or other district personnel have expressed concern about the
student’s behavior or performance to the director of special education or other
district personnel
If a request for evaluation
is made during the period the student is subject to disciplinary measures, the
evaluation will be expedited.
FILE: JLCD
Medication may be given
legally only by school personnel whom a registered nurse has trained and
delegated the task of giving such medication.
No prescription or nonprescription medication shall be administered at
school by the school nurse or other school designee as determined by the
principal without the following requirements being met:
1.
Medication
shall be in the original properly labeled container. If it is a prescription medicine, the student’s name, name of the
drug, dosage, time for administering, name of physician and current date shall
be printed on the container.
2.
The
school shall have received written permission from the doctor or dentist to
administer the medication.
3.
The
school shall have received written permission from the parent/guardian to
administer the medication. When such a
request is made by a parent/guardian, a full release from the responsibilities
pertaining to side effects or other medical consequences of such medications
also must be presented
All medication shall be
safeguarded at school to avoid any risk that it may be improperly administered
to anyone.
FILE: JLCD-R
If under exceptional circumstances
a student is required to take oral medication during school hours only the
school nurse or the nurse’s designee will administer the medication in
compliance with the following regulations.
In the alternative, the parent/guardian may come to school to administer
the medication.
1.
All
directives of the accompanying policy will be followed.
2.
Written
orders from the student’s physician must be on file in the school stating:
a.
Student’s
name
b.
Name
of drug
c.
Dosage
d.
Purpose
of the medication
e.
Time
of day medication is to be given
f.
Anticipated
number of days it needs to be given in school
g.
Possible
side effects
3.
The
medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by
the pharmacy or physician.
4.
An
individual record will be kept of such prescription medications administered by
school personnel.
5.
Medication
will be stored in a clean, locked cabinet or container.
Unless these requirements can be met, medication will not be administered at school.
1.
Identify
the student.
2.
Identify
the medication
a.
Note
student’s name on bottle
b.
Note
date of medication on bottle
c.
Note
name of medication on bottle
d.
Note
dosage of medication on bottle
e.
Note
instruction on bottle for giving the medication
3.
Compare
information on medication bottle with medication record information
4.
Doctor’s
order should be attached to medication record or noted to be in file.
5.
Check
to see that the medication has not been given already for that day and time by
another school person
6.
Administer
the medication to the student as directed
7.
Record
time the medication was given on student’s medication record
8.
Return
medication to locked medication cupboard.
The Student Leadership is an organization formed to aid in the organization and representation of students and student affairs. Officers elected by the student body are Head Boy/Head Girl, Secretary-Treasurer, and Reporter. The rest of the organization is composed of representatives from classes and organizations recognized by the Student Leadership and the School. To be recognized an organization must have on file an approved Constitution and have an administratively approved faculty sponsor.
ORGANIZATIONS
RECOGNIZED BY THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP
“B” Club FBLA/Career
Business Education
Drama FFA/Agricultural
Education
National Honor Society
The
following groups or organizations, while not recognized for representation in
Student Council are approved as support groups for classes or organizations or
have at one time been recognized officially.
Broadcaster Spanish
Club
Cheerleaders Yearbook
Junior-Senior
Prom
Seniors are the guest of the juniors at a banquet and the dance. The two classes work together for the Grand
March.
Requirements for attending the Grand March, the
dinner and the dance are as follows:
1)
All participants OF THE
DANCE must be recent graduates (2 years) high school (Grand March and the Dinner are for active BHS Students).
2)
BHS students must be
academically eligible for the week. (Refer to Page 5 Eligibility Requirements for Students).
3)
Students bringing dates from
out of town must register their dates in the BHS office – dates must be currently enrolled in high school
Pictures
Each year senior pictures will be taken at school. Each senior must have one picture at this
time. If no other picture is provided
this picture will be used on the panel and in the yearbook. They may order additional pictures from this
firm or they may go elsewhere.
Caps
and Gowns
All seniors graduating at Commencement must wear a
cap and gown—red for girls and black for boys.
Awards
Night
A formal event held during the week prior to
Commencement, during which seniors will be presented awards and recognized for
scholarships received.
Chapel
Chapel, a traditional ceremony originating in Burlington provides the
opportunity for a selected faculty representative to address the Senior
class. The purpose of this address is
to recognize the accomplishments and to candidly identify areas for improvement.
Procedure for this event is as follows:
Members of the student body, except for Juniors and Seniors take their
place in the auditorium. Juniors march
in and stand facing the Seniors.
Seniors march in and stand facing the Juniors. Both Juniors and Seniors sit down. A speaker will address the assembly. Seniors will then march out.
The Juniors march over to occupy the Seniors’ seats. A member of the Administrative staff speaks
to the rest of the student body, and then the students are dismissed.
The
Junior class raises funds through projects (annual
magazine sales) approved by the principal to sponsor and pay for a prom
banquet and dance honoring the seniors.
Decorating
and working on the program is not to be done during school time except for the Friday before prom. During
this time, students who are academically eligible and who have met their
class’s requirements (e.g. participating in the after-prom cleanup their
sophomore year, as well as having paid their class dues) are allowed to assist
the class on prom decoration day.
All
costs of the prom are to be kept as low as possible and expenditures are to be
approved by the principal.
To
comply with Colorado State Fire laws, all decorations must be of fireproof
materials.
Requirements for attending
the Grand March, the dinner and the dance are as follows:
1)
All participants OF THE
DANCE must be recent graduates (2 years) high school (Grand March and the
Dinner are for active BHS Students).
2)
BHS students must be
academically eligible for the week. (Refer to Page 5 Eligibility Requirements
for Students).
3)
Students bringing dates from
out of town must register their dates in the BHS office – dates must be
currently enrolled in high school
4)
BHS juniors must have
participated in the planning and/or decorating of the evening’s events.
The
Sophomore class is responsible for providing flowers for graduation. This includes: a large flower arrangement to be placed in front of the speaker’s
podium, boutonnières for each person seated behind the podium, and a flower to
be presented to each Senior after they have received their diploma.
Four
members of the Sophomore class are to be present to hand out programs at
graduation services.
The Sophomore class is responsible for tearing down the prom setting
the day after prom, salvaging whatever materials they can for the next year,
and returning all borrowed items. This
activity will help give the students an idea of their expectations for the next
year, when, as Juniors they will be responsible for organizing the Prom.
Hazing/initiation is not a condoned activity by any student or group of students. Any violation of this will result in out of school suspension.
File: KI
The
Board encourages parents/guardians and other citizens of the district to visit
classrooms, activities and functions at any time to observe the work of the
schools. The Board believes that there
is no better way for the public to learn what the schools actually are doing.
In
order to insure that no unauthorized persons enter buildings with wrongful
intent, all visitors to the schools shall report to the school office when
entering, signing in and receiving
authorization before visiting elsewhere in the building.
To
promote the general health, welfare and well being of all who enter school
property, and pursuant to state law, smoking, chewing or any use of tobacco
products by staff, students, or visitors is prohibited on all school property.
The
district shall notify the public in an appropriate manner that persons
violating the criminal law by using, selling or distributing any controlled
substance on school grounds, on school buses transporting students or within
1,000 feet of the perimeter of the school grounds shall be subject to enhanced
criminal penalties.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPORTSMANSHIP
Burlington
High School is a member of the Colorado High School Activities Association
(CHSAA). This Association consists of
member schools, which govern the sanctioned activities conducted throughout the
State. Therefore, many of the decisions
regarding athletics are not local decisions, but rather are regulated by the
State association. CHSAA is involved in
making rules and regulations, setting the beginning and ending dates of each
sport’s season, conducting State playoffs, and organizing a system, which
operates to benefit the youth of Colorado.
Burlington
High School is classified A in football in the South Central League. Member schools are Byers, Calhan, Cripple
Creek-Victor, Limon, Miami-Yoder, Peyton and South Park.
Burlington
is classified AAA in golf and softball and will be associated with the
following Patriot League schools:
Bennett, Brush, Eaton, Erie, Estes Park, Frederick, Highland, Lyons,
Platte Valley, Roosevelt, Strasburg, University High, Valley, Weld Central and
Yuma.
Burlington
is classified AA in baseball, basketball, track, volleyball and wrestling and
will be associated with the following Union Pacific League schools: Byers, Deer Trail, Flagler, Genoa-Hugo,
Limon and Stratton.
Football
will qualify for State playoffs through league play. Volleyball, basketball, and baseball will qualify through
District, then State Regionals. Track
will qualify through the State Regionals.
Wrestling will qualify through the Southern State Regional tournament.
There
are several policies that both the student and parent should be aware of. These policies help in the successful
functioning of the Activities Program.
Hopefully, your knowledge of these policies will ensure a better operation
of the Activities Program.
a)
Set a meeting with the
coaches in charge (separate meetings or together).
b)
Inform the activities
director and the principal.
c)
After three weeks into
the season a student cannot transfer to another sport.
d)
After a student has
completed a season of one sport, he or she cannot participate in another sport
if that season is still in session.
Academic
To earn an academic letter the student must
maintain a 3.50 grade point average for at least three consecutive semesters
beginning with the 9th grade.
Football
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
Boys’ and
Girls’ Golf
A varsity letter may be earned by participating in
four (4) meets at the varsity level or by scoring in one (1) varsity
match/tournament.
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
6 – Pin, Forfeit, Default
5 – Technical Fall
4 – Major
Decision
3 –
Decision
2 – Draw
1 – Loss by
Decision
0 – Loss by
Pin or Technical Fall or Major Decision
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
Baseball
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
Cumulative points you score at each meet.
1 point = each practice attended/workout completed
5 points = reach an individual goal
10 points = qualify for State
15 points = score at State
*Exceptions to any of the criteria can and may be made
by the head coach in cooperation with the athletic director and principal if
situations or circumstances warrant such a review or change.
Receiving a
letter for cheerleading is an earned honor, NOT an assumed right. Before a cheerleader can receive a letter,
she must earn a minimum number of points and score 80% on evaluations that will
be given periodically during the Cheerleading season by the coach. The point
total to attain a letter is determined by the number of games, practices, and
special events scheduled. For the
evaluation, the squad will not know who is being evaluated, but each member
will receive a copy of the evaluation form that the coach will be using so that
she will know what she is being evaluated on.
Points Awarded
10
points – attending scheduled games, matches, tournaments and invitational
events.
10
points – attending scheduled practices or meetings.
10 points or more – attending special events or all day events. Weekly attitude points (maximum of 50) 25
points by school staff, unknown to Cheerleader, 25 points from coach.
Suspension will result when a cheerleader has an
unexcused absence, or becomes ineligible due to grades. This suspension will be for one week. While on suspension, the cheerleader will be
unable to participate in pep rallies or cheer at games or matches and will
receive no letter points for these events.
A second suspension will result in dismissal from the squad and she will
not be allowed to letter.
To receive a
Cheerleading letter the following criteria must be achieved:
Earn 90% of total points possible
Score a minimum of 80% on all
evaluations.
SERIOUS, CATASTROPHIC, AND PERHAPS FATAL INJURY MAY
RESULT FROM ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
By its very nature, competitive athletics may put students in situations in which SERIOUS, CATASTROPHIC, and perhaps FATAL ACCIDENTS may occur.
Many forms of athletic competition result in violent physical contact among players, the use of equipment, which may result in accidents, strenuous physical exertion, and numerous other exposures to risk of injury.
Students and parents must assess the risks involved in such participation and make their choice to participate in spite of those risks. No amount of instruction, precaution, or supervision will totally eliminate all risk of injury. Just as driving an automobile involves chance of risk athletic participation by high school students also may be inherently dangerous. The obligation of parents and students in making this choice to participate cannot be over stated. There have been accidents resulting in death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other serious permanent physical impairment as a result of athletic competition.
By granting permission for your student to participate in athletic competition, you, the parent or guardian, acknowledge that such risks exist.
By choosing to participate, you, the student, acknowledge that such risks exist.
Students will be instructed in proper techniques to be used in athletic competition and in the proper utilization of all equipment worn or used in practice and competition. Students must refrain from improper uses and techniques.
As previously stated, no amount of instruction, precaution, and supervision will totally eliminate all risk of serious, catastrophic, or even fatal injury.
If any of the foregoing is not completely understood, please contact your school principal for further information
BAND
The Burlington High School Band consists of musicians
from all four grades. This is an active
group that performs at all home sporting events and many community events. This ensemble has traveled to perform for
the football playoff games and to the National Western Stock Show parade in
Denver. Two concerts in the BHS
auditorium showcase this talented group, one in the winter and one in the
spring. The band is open to all
instrumentalists who have a desire to perform at a high level of excellence.
The B-Club objectives are to raise the standard of
athletics in the high school, to promote sound sportsmanship ideals and make
the wearing of a letter have meaning, to assist in responsibility of conduction
of athletic events. Membership is open
to any male or female who has lettered in at least one sport during the school
year. An active club member must
maintain a total school grade average of “C” in scholastic work. Officers shall be President, Vice-President,
Secretary/Treasurer, Historian, and Student Council Representative.
The Broadcaster is the official newspaper of
Burlington High School. It is published
seven times during the school year. To
be a member of the staff, a student must be in the Publications class.
This course is open to all students who can match
tones. Music from the historic time
periods, early U.S. composers, Broadway shows, and contemporary composers are
used. Emphasis is placed on balance of
sections and on blend. Christmas
Concert, Spring Concert, and Graduation are special performances by this group.
The purpose of the Drama Club is to promote dramatic
growth and talent, and to promote dramatic appreciation between students and in
the community. Students involved in
Drama will gain experience in acting and in the areas behind the scenes,
(makeup, lighting, costuming, sound, props and set construction). Upper-class members will be given the
opportunity to travel and view a professional performance and/or workshop. Drama Club is open to all ages and for
everyone interested in assisting in any of the areas mentioned above.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)
FBLA is a national organization for secondary students
who are participating in business or business related programs. The purpose of FBLA is to provide, as an
integral part of the instructional program, additional opportunities for
secondary students interested in business-related fields to develop vocational
and career supportive competencies, and to promote civic and personal responsibilities. Students gain self-confidence in themselves
and in their work, develop competent, aggressive business leadership, gain an
interest in and an understanding of American business enterprise, develop
character, prepare for useful citizenship, foster patriotism, learn money
management, increase scholarship, establish occupational goals, and facilitate
the transition from school to work.
FBLA provides many leadership opportunities. Conferences include: Fall
Leadership Conf., National Fall Leadership Conf., District Leadership Conf.,
State Leadership Conf., and National Leadership Conference. Members can also hold District, State, and
National Leadership positions.
FFA (FORMERLY
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA)
FFA is an organization for students enrolled in the
Ag-Education Program. FFA provides
students the opportunities for gaining experience in the areas of leadership,
public speaking, parliamentary procedure, as well as, competition in a variety
of judging and selection contests.
FFA is an extension of the classroom as evidenced by
the use of educational tours and trips that are included in activities that are
conducted on the Local Chapter, District, State and National level. Individual accomplishment in FFA is not only
encouraged, but desirable for student growth and satisfaction.
The Spanish Club is an organization for students
interested in learning more about the Spanish culture. Members should have an interest in Spanish,
but do not have to be currently enrolled in a Spanish class. Club activities will include making Spanish
meals, participating in Spanish holiday traditions, learning Spanish crafts,
and taking student-funded trips to Spanish speaking countries. The club will have several fund-raisers
throughout the year in addition to regular meetings.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
Membership in NHS is open to sophomores, juniors, and
seniors who have attended the school for the equivalent of one semester and who
have a cumulative scholastic average of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale). Students, who meet the scholastic
requirement, are then selected by the Faculty Council on the basis of
leadership, service, and character.
The Faculty Council consists of five voting faculty
members that are appointed annually by the principal. The selection of each member to the Chapter will be by a majority
vote of the Faculty Council. Once selected, members have the responsibility to
continue to demonstrate these four qualities:
scholarship, character, leadership, and service.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The aims and functions of this organization are: (a)
to bring about a greater degree of cooperation of all those concerned with the
welfare of Burlington High School (b) to bring about a strong bond of
fellowship between each student and between the students and faculty, (c) to
promote the interest in each organization in the student body.
The student body votes on individuals interested in
being officers. Those individuals must
circulate a petition and acquire 50 signatures. Officers must have a GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0). Class representatives and club
representatives are determined by class and club vote.
The Burlington High School yearbook is published
annually by the students of the Publication class. Approval must be obtained from the newspaper/yearbook advisor to
take this class.
NAME OF STUDENT__________________________________________________
SCHOOL__________________________________________GRADE___________
TEACHER___________________________________________________________
MEDICATION____________________________________DOSAGE___________
PURPOSE OF
MEDICATION___________________________________________
TIME OF DAY
MEDICATION IS TO BE GIVEN__________________________
POSSIBLE SIDE
EFFECTS_____________________________________________
ANTICIPATED NUMBER
OF DAYS IT NEEDS TO BE GIVEN AT SCHOOL
DATE__________________ ________________________________
SIGNATURE
OF PHYSICIAN
I hereby give my
permission for _____________________________________to take the above
medication at school. I understand that
it is my responsibility to furnish this medication.
DATE________________ _________________________________
Signature
of parent/guardian
Note: The prescription medication must be in a
container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy, or physician, stating the name
of the medication and the dosage.
Non-prescription medications must be provided by the parent in the
original pharmaceutical bottle.
Your student _______________________________has advised the Counselor’s Office that he/she is planning to complete his/her required courses and electives by the end of the first semester of his/her senior year.
It is very important that he/she stay in contact with the school to be informed of the senior activities especially in May and the busy graduation week. If your student is planning to attend college next year he/she should stop in for scholarship information or applications. If your student is planning to move before graduation, he/she should be sure to inform the school of a change of address.
I want to make it very clear that it is your responsibility to keep us informed and to be in contact with us as far as the activities at the end of the year.
It has been a pleasure to have your child in the RE-6J District and we are looking forward to a pleasant ending of his/her high school career. Thank you for your assistance over the years.
___________________________________________________________
(parent
signature) (date)
There are several steps to be taken in th