STUDENT
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
BURLINGTON
RE-6J SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS 1
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY GOALS 1
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL’S POLICY ON EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, TARDINESS, AND
TRUANCY 3
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS 5
BURLINGTON
SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES: 5
ACTIVITY
TRANSPORTATION POLICY 9
STUDENT
FEES, FINES AND CHARGES 14
STUDENT
FEES FOR BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 17
DRUG
AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS 18
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE 21
USE
OF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS 22
DISCIPLINE
OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 25
ADMINISTERING
MEDICINES TO STUDENTS 26
USE
OF PHYSICAL INTERVENTION ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS 27
OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS IN BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 27
BURLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER POLICY 30
PARENT
CONSENT – MEDICAL RELEASE FORM 47
STUDENT
AND PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK 51
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-----------------------------------------
8
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.
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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.
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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.
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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) Burlington 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 or recent (2 years) Burlington high school graduates
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) Burlington 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 or recent (2 year) Burlington high school graduates
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.
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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.