GREENUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL



Greenup County High School

Handbook 2011-12

196 Musketeer Drive

Greenup, KY 41144

606-473-9812



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MISSION STATEMENT

“TEACHING FOR LEARNING FOR ALL”

To prepare all students to be responsible citizens and successful

Participating in a global society

KEY CONTACTS

Sue Davis…Principal

Amanda Powell…Assistant Principal

Jason Smith…Assistant Principal

Sarah Johnson…Principal, GCATC

Aaron Collier…Success Academy

COUNSELORS

Tammy McCown (Freshman/Sophomore)

Barbara LeMaster (Junior/Senior)

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Greg Virgin

District Nurses

Lisa Bradley

Jennifer Trippett

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

606-473-9812 Office

606-473-7854 GCHS Fax

606-473-1006 Attendance Clerk

606-473-7802 ROTC

606-473-9344 GCATC

606-473-9819 Bd of Ed

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Greenup County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex, genetic information or disability in employment programs, career and technical education (vocational) programs, or activities set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, VII, IX, ADA, AND Section 504. Any person having inquiries related to harassment/discrimination policies, procedures or practices is directed to contact Ann (Windy) Guidry, Title IX Equity Coordinator, Greenup County School District, 45 Musketeer Drive, Greenup, KY 41144, 606.473.7936.

GREENUP COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE CENTER

The GCHS Youth Service Center's primary purpose is to remove social, emotional or economic barriers that may prevent a student from doing his/her best academically. If you need assistance please contact the YSC.

Coordinator- Pete Phillips

Assistant – Melissa Wireman

Phone 473-5488 Fax 473-1617

VISITORS

Students are not permitted to have visitors on campus without prior consent (in writing) of from building administrators. .

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

• Pagers and Cellular phones are not to be used from 8:05 AM until 3:05 PM except during your lunch period and only in the cafeteria area. Students have access to a phone outside the main office if needed.

• If you have an electronic device (cellphone, Ipod, Ipad etc.) and it is lost or stolen, it is not our responsibility to conduct an investigation concerning the missing items.

• Elevator keys will be assigned only to students who have a doctor’s excuse requesting they not use stairs or at the discretion of the principal. Students will be required to sign for keys and will be given a receipt when they are returned.

• Personal computers, PSP devices are not permitted in the school.

• No cups, containers, cans or bottles sealed or open are to be brought into the school. All alcoholic products are forbidden on school property. This includes non-alcoholic beer products as well. The possession or use of tobacco products is prohibited at all times on the GCHS campus. 

• No Public Display of Affection (PDA) is permitted. (Handholding is permitted)

• No student(s) shall be permitted to exit the building unless they have officially checked out and are leaving the school premises without the permission of a school administrator or their designee.

• No student who has officially checked out is permitted to remain on school grounds. Once students exit the building they are expected to leave school property. If they return to school property they must immediately check back into school.

• All students shall park in student parking and enter and egress the building through the main entrance during the school day.

• Students who attend school on an approved basis for half day must sign in / sign out. A specified sign-in/sign out sheet for half-day students is in the main office. Half day students are required to sign each day.

Schedule Changes

No schedule changes will be made after the first seven (7) days of school without permission of the principal.

SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS

• Students are under the jurisdiction of the school from the time they board the bus in the morning until they step off the bus in the afternoon. 

• The school bus driver is in charge of all activities relating to his/her bus. 

• Any misconduct by a student pertaining to the school bus program may result in a temporary or permanent suspension from riding the bus. 

• Students are not permitted to get off a school bus at any point between home and school without permission of their school principal or his designee.

o The custodial parent/guardian must request, in writing, permission for their child to ride a different bus or get off at a different bus stop.

• Riding a school bus is a privilege.

DRESS CODE

Adopting the premise that the students at GCHS are mature individuals capable of using good judgment, we expect them to dress modestly, tastefully, and appropriately for school.

The following rules will apply to the dress code at GCHS: Shorts, dresses and skirts must come one inch above the knee. Clothing must not be so long or baggy as to create a safety hazard.

STUDENTS WILL NOT WEAR:

• Halter tops

• No low cut shirts

• Tank tops (male or female)    

• Midriff tops

• Short shorts    

• Mini Skirts

• Mesh shirts    

• Jeans, shorts, or pants with holes above the knee

• Swim or sleep wear 

• Patches, signs worn on clothing, or emblems which are insulting or derogatory to race, religion, or our American way of life.

• Obscenely suggestive, disrespectful, profane, or illegal (i.e. alcohol, tobacco, or drug-related) decals, emblems or slogans on any garment, notebook, book bag, etc.

• Hats, caps, toboggans, and sweatbands/headbands in the building (males or females).  Faculty will confiscate these items.

The school administration has the authority to ask a student to change clothes or make other appropriate modifications to their clothing or appearance if it is deemed they are disrupting the educational process.

Teachers shall send students whom they deem dressed inappropriately to the principal for disposition of offense.

BELL SCHEDULE

8:00am is first bell - Students exit gymnasium, go to lockers, and report to 1st period. THE CAFETERIA IS CLOSED FOR SERVICE WITH THE 8 am BELL. STUDENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THIS TIME ONLY IF buses are delayed.

|Breakfast Served |7:30 – 8:00 |

|1ST Bell |8:00 |

|1ST Period |8:05 - 8:55 |

|Passing |8:55 – 8:59 |

|2nd Period |8:59 - 9:49 |

|Passing |9:49 - 9:53 |

|3rd Period |9:53 - 10:43 |

|Passing |10:43 - 10:47 |

|4th Period |10:47 - 12:21 |

|Passing |12:21 - 12:25 |

|5th Period |12:25 - 1:15 |

|Passing |1:15 - 1:20 |

|6th Period |1:20 - 2:10 |

|Passing |2:10 - 2:15 |

|7th Period |2:15 - 3:05 |

LUNCH SCHEDULE

|Lunch A    | 10:43-11:13       |

| Cleanup | 11:13-11-17       |

|Lunch B    | 11:17-11:47       |

| Cleanup | 11:47-11:51 |

|Lunch C | 11:51-12-21 |

*THERE IS A FIVE-MINUTE BREAK BETWEEN LUNCHES. Students are not permitted TO COME TO the CAFETERIA AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

THE LUNCH ROUTINE

• Each lunch period is 30 minutes in length.  After eating, students are restricted to the gravel pit area.

• Students are not permitted in classroom and gymnasium areas of the building during their lunch periods.

• No one is permitted to go to his/her locker during lunch.

• Greenup County High School maintains a closed lunch period.  No food or drinks are to be “ordered from outside vendors” without the permission of the principal.  Food may not be delivered for consumption on school property during the school day.

Curriculum

Students can access the GCHS curriculum and their Individual Learning Plans by accessing and typing in their ILP username and password if you do not have your user name and password contact the office.

GRADING SCALE*

|A |100 – 90 |

|B |89 – 80 |

|C |79 – 70 |

|D |69 – 60 |

|F |59 – 00 |

Students may access grades through the Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal (http:). Each student has an individual secure log-on. If you have not received your log-on, please contact the school.

Life-Long Learning

Life Long Learning Lab (LLL) Life Long Learning Lab (LLL) is a data based program that affords students an alternative to out of school suspension. This option provides a number of benefits relating to: attendance, grades, and self-discipline. LLL may be assigned for a period of 1 to 3 days. The student assigned LLL is not marked absent. The LLL will focus on literacy and life skills, as well as classwork assigned by the regular academic teacher. The student is eligible to receive full credit for all work completed and submitted to the teacher. LLL can be used as an intervention for a maximum of 10 instructional days over the course of a school year.

GREENUP COUNTY SUCCESS ACADEMY

The Greenup County Success Academy’s primary goal is to provide quality services that will equip each student with a skill set necessary for successful re-integration to the high school. The success academy consists of a behavioral unit and a credit recovery unit.

The behavior unit is designed to provide positive behavior supports for students who have been identified as at-risk. Criteria for a referral includes a student who is: 1) habitually disruptive to the educational process, 2) hostile to other students or school staff, 3) found to be in possession of a controlled substance, 4) deemed to be a danger to him/herself, 5) found to be in possession of a weapon and 6) found guilty of vandalism. Educational services focus on academic learning, life skills, behavior management and career/college readiness. A strong partnership with state and local agencies is employed to address the unique needs of each individual. The following agencies may be utilized: the Department of Juvenile Justice, counseling services, the Department of Child and Family Services, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Greenup County Health Department. Collaborative partnerships from within the community are secured to support the physical and mental health of each student being served. It is our belief that a holistic approach will yield positive results.

The PASS (Positive Academic and Social Success) program provides an opportunity for a student to recover previously failed credits. The primary emphasis of PASS is to make it possible for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Priority for admittance is reserved for the 5th year senior.

MEDICATIONS

Medication should be taken at home when at all possible. Parents/guardians and health care providers shall complete the required forms before any person administers prescription medication to a student or before a student self-medicates (09.2241 AP21 – Permission Form for Prescribed or Over-the-Counter Medication).

Prescription medications shall be administered only as prescribed on the physician/health care provider’s written authorization. Prescription medications shall be sent to school in one (1) week increments unless otherwise approved by the Principal or designee. Parent/guardian shall have the ultimate responsibility to provide the school with an adequate supply of medication to enable the orders to be followed.

All prescription medication, original or refill, should be sent to school in a pharmacy labeled container that includes the student’s name, date, medication, dosage, strength, and directions for use including frequency, duration, and mode of administration, prescriber’s name, and pharmacy name, address, and phone number. Changes in the dosage and/or times of administration must be received in the form of a written order from the physician/health care provider OR a new prescription bottle from the pharmacy indicating the change and a note from the student’s parent/guardian.

Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medications may be accepted on an individual basis as provided by the parent or legal guardian when a completed authorization to give medication form is on file. The medication should be in the original container, dated upon receipt, and given no more than three (3) consecutive days without an order from the physician/health care provider.

Please anticipate these needs when visiting your physician and pick up the necessary form from the school office before the doctor visit. If medicine is to be given at school the physician can complete the form for you or fax it directly to the school: 606-473-7854.

STUDENT FEES

Student fees for textbooks, lockers, parking and materials are:

• $40.00 if a student pays full price for lunch

• $0.00 if a student qualifies for either free or reduced lunch

• For students in Physical Education, $5.00 for tee shirts and $5.00 for shorts.

It is the responsibility of students to take care of their textbooks.

If a textbook is lost, the student must pay for replacement before another can be issued. Replacement fees are charged on a scale based on the age of the textbook

STUDENT DRIVING

ALL STUDENTS WHO DRIVE TO SCHOOL MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Student must have an application signed by parent or guardian, and returned before a parking permit can be obtained. Students must have parking permit by September 1st. If you drive more than one vehicle you need an application and parking pass for each vehicle.

• Students cannot be in their cars during school hours.

• Greenup County High School is not responsible for any damage to cars.

• The maximum speed on Greenup County High School property is 14 mph.

• Buses and pedestrians always have the right of way in the parking lot.

• Any student who parks at Greenup County High School without permission or a permit is subjected to a citation and having their vehicle towed.

• When a vehicle is driven onto Greenup County High School property, it comes under the jurisdiction of Greenup County High School. Therefore, with probable cause, your vehicle may be searched or impounded.

• Drivers are responsible for any riders in their vehicles.

• Traffic violations are subject to police action.

• Students are not to park on the back row of parking lot.

• Student’s drivers will be dismissed after the last bus is loaded. Student drivers are to stay on the sidewalk until dismissed. Parents may pick-up students at the ROTC building after school. No pick ups are permitted in the teacher parking lot. Parents are to drop-off students in the second lane from the canopy in the morning, not in the bus lane. No loitering on school grounds.

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• The No Pass/No Drive law states that students ages 16 and 17 must continually earn their driving privileges by staying in school. The law addresses attendance and academics. According to KRS 159.051, students can lose their driver’s licenses, intermediate licenses, or learner’s permits if they have nine or more unexcused absences from school, or if they drop out altogether. Students also must pass at least five classes each semester to meet the requirement of the law. The school is required to report those individuals not meeting the requirements to the Transportation Department at which time driving privileges will be revoked. Students may re-apply upon successfully completing one semester of school according to the law’s requirements.

Attendance Policy

An excused absence or tardiness is one for which work may be made up, such as:

1. Illness of the pupil,

2. Religious holidays and practices;

3. College visits (3 days, seniors only),

4. Head lice (three days per year);

5. One (1) day for attendance at the Kentucky State Fair,

6. Documented military leave,

7. One (1) day prior to departure of parent/guardian called to active military duty,

8. One (1) day upon the return of parent/guardian from active military duty, or

9. Other valid reasons as determined by the Principal or his designee, including trips qualifying as educational enhancement opportunities.

10. Death or severe illness in the pupil's immediate family; to include: spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, guardian, in-laws, siblings, grandparents, any other blood relative living in the student's home, and significant relationships as determined by the principal or his designee.

• Excused Absences

A maximum of five (5) absences per school year may be excused by a note from the student’s parent/guardian. Absences exceeding five (5) days per school year may be excused by a physician's statement. All excuses shall be submitted to the school office within three (3) days of the absence in order to be excused.

• Unexcused Absences

Absences beyond five (5) days per school year without a physician's statement, which are not excused by an emergency absence extension, shall be unexcused.

Students who have unexcused absences may be permitted, at the discretion of the teacher and with Principal approval, to make up missed class requirements during supervised after-school study programs or by a method deemed appropriate by the school.

To view the entire attendance policy, go to: greenup.kyschools.us, click on Board Policies and Procedures, Policy 9.123.

Dismissal From School

Reference:702 KAR 007:125

Release Process

• If the student is to be picked up early, the custodial parent/guardian or designee shall report to the attendance office and sign for the student's release.

Those students who are not on record as being under the care or control of a parent/guardian may sign for their own dismissal. (ex. This means that if you live at home, are being supported by your parents, or they are listed as your guardians you must have permission to check out even if you are 18. Also, you must provide an excuse for the absence or it will be unexcused.)

Computer Use Policy

All students must sign an Acceptable Use Policy before accessing any computer. Students under the age of 18 must have a parental consent form signed.

Rules and Regulations

Access is a privilege—not a right. Users are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks. Users are required to comply with District standards and to honor the access/usage agreements they have signed.

Generally, behavior including, but not limited to, the following is not permitted:

• Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures

• Using obscene language

• Harassing, insulting, or attacking others

• Damaging computer systems or computer networks

• Violating copyright laws

• Using another user’s password

• Trespassing into another user’s folder, work, or files.

• Intentionally using electronic media unrelated to job performance.

• Using network for commercial purposes

• Playing games

• Removable Disks (Jump Drives and CDRW’s are acceptable or saving materials)

• Sending mass emails; forwarding mass emails

• Using another person’s electronic materials

Violations of these rules and regulations may result in loss of access/usage as well as other disciplinary or legal action per KRS 434.840-434860 and KRS 512.020.

Responsibility for Damages

Individuals shall reimburse the Board for repair or replacement of District property lost, stolen, damaged, or vandalized while under their care.

LIBRARY

Check out procedures

All students will be issued a library card with their bar code label. Students must have the card in order to check out a book. If the card is lost or damaged, it will be replaced the first time free of charge. Students will be charged $1 for each replacement after that.

Overdue Fines

Students with overdue books will be charged 5 cents per day per book. Students will not be charged for days school is not in session. The maximum fine per book is $1. Students owing fines of $2 or more will not be able to check books out from the library. Students not able to pay overdue fines or for lost books need to see the librarian to make other arrangements.

Lost/Damaged Materials

Students will be held responsible for items that are lost or damaged beyond repair. Students will be charged $1 for the replacement of bar code labels, spine labels and AR labels. Students will be required to pay the current replacement cost of the book. If a lost book is found and returned during the current school year, the student will receive a full refund.

Use of the Library

Students may use the library before/after school and during their lunch. The library opens each morning at 7:30 and closes at 3:15. Students using the library during class time must have a library pass signed by their classroom teacher.

Promotion, Retention and Placement

Any promotions or credits earned in attendance in any approved public school are valid in any other public school.

sbdm Grade Recovery Policy

Students at Greenup County High School who failed English, math, science, social studies, humanities, or health during the first or second nine weeks will be given the opportunity to raise their failing percentage to a 59% for each of the nine weeks by completing a designated number of ESS sessions and successfully completing the requirements for each class.

*Eligible Students: Those who failed a core class (English, math, science, social studies), humanities, or health during the first or second nine weeks with less than a 59%.

Requirements: Students and their parents must sign a contract agreeing to 1) the agreed upon number of ESS sessions and 2) the successful completion of assigned work in order to increase the 1st or 2nd nine-week grade to a 59%. It is important to note that there will not be a letter grade change on the transcript. Each student will still have an F; however, the failing percentage of a 59% will allow a student the possibility to apply him/herself in the 3rd and 4th nine weeks and earn the credit for the class.

PARENTS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING ESS WILL RECEIVE A PHONE CALL CONFIRMING THEIR ATTENDANCE

1) ESS Attendance Opportunities: Each student will enter a contractual agreement signed by the student, parent, counselor/ESS coordinator, classroom teacher, and ESS teacher stating that he/she agrees to attend all agreed upon ESS sessions in order for the earned percentage to be raised to the 59%. A sliding scale will be used to determine the number of ESS sessions necessary to earn the 59% for each nine-week grade. A student may only enter into one (1) contract at a time.

Nine-week percentage

|31% to 44% |Attend 11 of 11 ESS sessions |

|45% to 49% |Attend 10 of 11 ESS sessions |

|50% to 54% |Attend 8 of 11 ESS sessions |

|55% to 58% |Attend 5 of 11 ESS sessions |

2) Course Requirements: The percentage that a grade is increased is based on performance and determined by the teacher.

Example:

English I Grade 1st Nine Weeks – 45%

Complete ESS attendance requirements AND successfully complete assigned course requirements.

EXTENDED SCHOOL SERVICES (ESS)

Students should plan to attend the after school tutoring program if they are experiencing academic problems in the classroom.

• Summer school will begin the Monday after the last day of school.

• Summer school will last four weeks.

• Only core subjects will be taught.

• Summer school hours will be from 8:00am – 2:30pm

• Students may earn only one credit during summer school.

sbdm Portfolio Policy

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

All senior students will be expected to obtain a score of apprentice on his/her portfolio in order to pass English IV. The only exception to this will be students who have specific limitations as determined by the ARC and/or Principal.

sbdm Advanced Placement Policy

CURRICULUM AND AVAILABILITY

Each year, Greenup County High School will offer our students college-level courses in at least four of the following six areas:

1) English

2) Science

3) Mathematics

4) Social Studies

5) Foreign Language

The district will pay for the AP exam for those students who have maintained an A or B average for the class. Others may take the test at their expense.

Graduation Requirements

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE LOCAL AND STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. TWENTY FOUR (24) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.

Students shall complete an ILP (Individual Learning Plan) that emphasizes career and college readiness.

The following units or their equivalent are required for all graduating classes. The remaining credits for graduation shall come from course electives.

|Program Area |Required Units |Course Titles |

|English |4 |English I, II, III, and IV |

|Mathematics* |4 |Algebra I; Algebra II, Geometry, |

| | |and one (1) math elective. |

|Science |3 |Life Science, Earth Science, |

| | |Physical Science |

|Social Studies |3 |U.S. History, World Civilization,|

| | |Economics/Government |

|Health |½ |Health |

|Physical Ed. |½ |Physical Education |

|Visual and Performing |1 |Humanities |

|Arts | | |

Students must pass both semesters of a class to receive one (1) academic credit for a yearlong class.

Additional Provisions

A transcript of each student’s secondary record may be attached to his/her diploma. All classes shall be computed according to the following scale:

A - Four (4) points

B - Three 3) points

C - Two (2) points

D - One(1) point

F - Zero (0) points

Class Status

High School students shall be promoted and classified on following basis:

|Graduating Class |Credit Needed |Minimum Credits for|

| | |Graduation |

| |10th |11th Status |12th | |

| |Status | |Status | |

| | | | | |

|2011-2012 |6 |12 |18 |24 |

Academic Honors

Honor Categories and Requirements

There shall be three (3) honor categories for graduating seniors.

I. Honors - a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater when rounded to the nearest hundredth,

II. Honors with Distinction

a. A cumulative GPA within the range of 3.50 – 3.74, when rounded to the nearest hundredth, and

b. A minimum of three (3) AP classes taken and passed.

III. Honors with Highest Distinction

a. A cumulative GPA within the range of 3.75 – 4.0, when rounded to the nearest hundredth, and

b. A minimum of three (3) AP classes taken and passed.

Valedictorian/Salutatorian

Students who have Honors with Highest Distinction status shall be eligible for Valedictorian and Salutatorian awards.

The student, who complies with the above conditions and has the highest class rank when his/her cumulative GPA is rounded to the nearest hundredth, shall be the class Valedictorian.

The student who complies with the above conditions and has the second highest class rank, when his/her cumulative GPA is rounded to the nearest hundredth, shall be the class Salutatorian.

In the event students comply with the above conditions and there is a GPA tie, the students will share that particular award.

Review Committee

A review committee composed of the Principal, senior counselor and two (2) teachers shall be established to review questions and/or problems relating to the academic honors program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

GCHS, in accordance with KHSAA, requires that each member of an athletic team or contestant in interscholastic athletics must have, for the current semester up to and including Friday of the week preceding that in which the contest occurs, a passing average in each of at least (4) full credited high school courses. No special recitations or tests will be given to make the student eligible. Student managers and any other students having an official connection with the athletic program shall come under this rule.

All athletes, cheerleaders, managers, and participants must maintain a good attendance record and none shall be permitted to participate in any athletics contest or practices unless they are in attendance on the day of the game (if the event is on Saturday or Sunday the participant must be in attendance on the preceding Friday). Attendance means being counted present for a minimum of four full classes on the day of practice or game. Exceptions may be granted for medical appointments, driver’s tests, college visits and others. The principal and/or assistant principal must pre-approve all exceptions. Eligibility is to be determined by the school’s daily attendance. Playing an ineligible athlete can mean forfeiture of all contests in which the player participated.

EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Part of the high school experience is meeting new people, exploring new ideas, developing leadership skills, and learning to collaborate.  GCHS provides a variety of extra/co-curricular activities to enable you to gain these experiences.  We encourage you to join activities that will broaden your horizons.

GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL DANCES

• All dances are considered extracurricular activities at Greenup County High School.

• All school rules that apply during the school day also apply at dances (includes tobacco, fighting, unauthorized area, etc.)

• Middle school students are not permitted to attend dances at GCHS unless they participate in a varsity sport and that particular sport is sponsoring the dance.

• THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING AT DANCES OR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS AND THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED.

Greenup County Board of Education

Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline

2011-2012

Rev. 7/2011

The Greenup County Board of Education requires high standards of personal conduct from each student to promote respect for the rights of others and to accomplish the purposes of the schools. The Board also requires compliance with established standards and rules of the district and the laws of the community, state and nation.

The central purpose of the school system is to educate each student to the highest level possible. To support the success of the educational program, the Board directs employees to hold each student accountable to Code standards in a fair manner. Compliance with the standards is necessary to provide:

• Orderly operation of the schools,

• A safe environment for students, district employees and visitors to the schools,

• Opportunities for students to achieve at a high academic level in a productive learning environment,

• Assistance for students at risk of failure or of engaging in disruptive behavior,

• Regular attendance of students, and

• Protection of property.

This Code applies to all students in the District while at school, on their way to and from school, while on the bus or other District vehicle, and while they are participating in school-sponsored trips and activities. The Superintendent/designee is responsible for its implementation and application throughout the District. The Principal is responsible for administration and implementation of the Code within his/her school in a uniform and fair manner without partiality or discrimination.

Each school/council must select and implement appropriate discipline and classroom management techniques necessary to carry out this Code and shall provide a list of the school's rules and discipline procedures in the school handbook.

Teachers and other instructional personnel are responsible for administering Code standards in the classroom, halls, and other duty assignment locations.

This code establishes minimum behavior standards. Recognizing that each school, grade or class may require special provisions, school councils, administrators and teachers have full authority to make rules to enforce these standards in keeping with their areas of responsibility.

Students wishing to report a violation of the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline may report it to a classroom teacher, who shall take appropriate action as defined by the code. The teacher shall refer the report the Principal/designee for further action when the report involved an offense that may warrant suspension or expulsion of a student, any felony offense, or a report that may be required by law, including reports to law enforcement.

Employees and other students shall not retaliate against a student because s/he reports a violation of the code or assists or participates in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing regarding the violation. The Superintendent/designee shall take measures needed to protect students from such retaliation.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the right to:

• An appropriate and free public education.

• Receive academic grades based only on academic performance.

• Be kept informed as is reasonably possible of all rules, regulations, policies, and penalties to which they may be subjected and be assured of all due process rights.

• Personal safety and security while at school and school-sponsored activities.

• Involvement in school activities without being subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, marital status, sex, economic status, or handicapping condition.

• Present complaints or grievances to school authorities and receive authoritative replies from school authorities.

• Receive consultation or counseling in academic, personal, social and career related concerns.

• Protection of their personal property.

Students have the responsibility to:

• Attend school regularly and to arrive on time.

• Show consideration for the rights of others within the total school environment.

• Refrain from conduct that disrupts the educational process, creates disorder, or damages or destroys private or public property.

• Immediately report student threats to harm others to a teacher, counselor or school administrator.

• Give their best effort to tasks assigned by their teachers, coaches or other persons who work with them.

Responses to Student Misconduct

This code is part of the Greenup County Board of Education's policy on student behavior and discipline. State and federal law requires special consideration and possible designation of alternative consequences when dealing with behavior and disciplinary issues involving students with disabilities.

The board has included samples of prohibited behaviors and response options to help the reader understand how the behavior standard will be enforced. Other behaviors not included in the examples may also be prohibited.

|LEVELS OF |EXAMPLES |DISCIPLINARY |RESPONSE OPTIONS |

|MISCONDUCT | |RESPONSE PROCEDURES | |

|I. |Inappropriate dress |There is immediate |Verbal reprimand |

|Minor student |Non-defiant failure to|intervention by the |Special assignment |

|misbehavior which |complete assignments |staff member who is |Counseling |

|disrupts classroom |Failure to carry out |supervising the |Withdrawal of privileges |

|procedures or |directions |student or who |Time-out |

|interferes with the|Failure to follow |observes the |Detention/I.S.S. |

|orderly operation |rules |misbehavior. |Verbal warning |

|of the school. |Minor misbehavior on | |Individual conference |

| |bus, or during school |Repeated misbehavior|Parent contact/conference|

|Misbehavior which |sponsored or endorsed |requires a |Confiscation of |

|can usually be |activities |parent/teacher |inappropriate materials |

|handled by an |School tardiness |contact or |Referral to Family |

|individual staff |Possession of an |conference with the |Resource Center, Youth |

|member but |electronic device |appropriate school |Service Center (FRYSC) or|

|sometimes requires |Failure to bring |staff. |other Student Assistance |

|intervention of |needed materials to | |Program (SAP). |

|other school |class |Proper and accurate | |

|personnel. | |records of offenses | |

| | |and disciplinary | |

| | |actions are | |

| | |maintained by the | |

| | |appropriate staff | |

| | |and/or | |

| | |administrator. | |

|LEVELS OF |EXAMPLES |DISCIPLINARY |RESPONSE OPTIONS |

|MISCONDUCT | |RESPONSE PROCEDURES| |

|II. |Continuation of Level I |There is immediate |Continuation of Level |

|Student |misbehavior |intervention by the|I responses |

|misbehavior which |Truancy |staff member who is|Detention |

|increases in |Gambling |supervising the |Parental |

|frequency or |Using forged notes or |student or who |conference/contact |

|severity, |excuses |observes the |Referral to outside |

|disrupting |Disruptive behavior |misbehavior. |agency |

|classroom |Profanity/vulgarity |Teacher’s response |Counseling |

|procedures or |Disrespectful Attitude |includes |Corporal punishment |

|interfering with |Possession of pornographic |documentation of |(if included in SBDM |

|the orderly |materials |misbehavior and |policy and with parent|

|operation of the |Failure to bring needed |notification is |permission) |

|school. |materials to class |sent to |Confiscation of |

| | |administrator. |inappropriate |

|Also included in | | |materials |

|this level are | |The student is |Alternative |

|misbehaviors which| |referred to the |Educational Plan |

|do not represent a| |administrator for |Suspension |

|direct threat to | |appropriate |Referral to FRYSC or |

|the health and | |disciplinary |other SAP |

|safety of others, | |action. | |

|but whose | | | |

|educational | |The administrator | |

|consequences | |meets with the | |

|require an | |student and/or | |

|administrative | |teacher and effects| |

|response. | |the most | |

| | |appropriate | |

| | |response. | |

| | | | |

| | |A proper and | |

| | |accurate record of | |

| | |the offense and the| |

| | |disciplinary action| |

| | |is maintained by | |

| | |the administrator. | |

|LEVELS OF |EXAMPLES |DISCIPLINARY |RESPONSE OPTIONS |

|MISCONDUCT | |RESPONSE PROCEDURES| |

|III. |Repeated Level II |The student is |Continuation of Level |

|Acts directed |misbehavior |referred to |I and II responses |

|against persons or|Vandalism |administrator for |Corporal punishment |

|property but whose|Theft , possession, sale of|appropriate |(if included in SBDM |

|consequences do |stolen property |disciplinary |policy and with parent|

|not seriously |Destruction of school |action. |permission) |

|endanger the |property | |Alternative Education |

|health or safety |Fighting |The administrator |Plan |

|of other in the |Threat/intimidation |initiates |Suspension |

|school. |Extortion |disciplinary action|Parental conference |

| |Use or possession of |by investigating |Referral to |

| |tobacco products |the infraction and |appropriate law |

| |Harassment |conferring with |enforcement agency |

| |Activating false fire alarm|staff on the extent|Saturday school |

| | |of the |Expulsion |

| | |consequences. |Replacement of damaged|

| | | |property |

| | |The administrator |Referral to FRYSC or |

| | |meets with the |other SAP |

| | |student and | |

| | |notifies the parent| |

| | |about the student’s| |

| | |misconduct and | |

| | |resulting | |

| | |disciplinary | |

| | |action(s). | |

| | | | |

| | |School officials | |

| | |will contact | |

| | |appropriate law | |

| | |enforcement agency | |

| | |if necessary. | |

|LEVELS OF |EXAMPLES |DISCIPLINARY |RESPONSE OPTIONS |

|MISCONDUCT | |RESPONSE | |

| | |PROCEDURES | |

|IV. |Continued or repeated Level |Administrators are|Parental conference|

|Serious |III misbehaviors |required to follow|Saturday school |

|misbehaviors |Extortion/robbery |a set of responses|Suspension from |

|which may result |Bomb threat |outlined by the |school and/or bus |

|in violence to |Possession/use/transfer of |Greenup County |Alternative |

|another’s person |dangerous weapons |Board of |Education Programs |

|or property, |Assault/battery |Education. |Expulsion or other |

|which pose a |Arson |Refer to emergency|board action which |

|direct threat to |Furnishing/selling, possession|response action |results in |

|the safety of |and/or use of drugs or other |plan for |appropriate |

|others in the |controlled substances |procedures if |placement |

|school or are a |including alcohol (include |necessary. |Referral to law |

|violation of the |“look alike” substances) |Follow due process|enforcement agency |

|law. |Sex offense |as outlined by the|Make restitution |

| |Possession/use of explosive |disciplinary |for damages |

| |devices |referral form. |Referral to FRYSC |

| | |The student is |or other SAP |

| | |removed from the |Referral for |

| | |school environment|counseling or |

| | |by suspension. |therapeutic |

| | |Parents are |services |

| | |notified. | |

| | |School officials | |

| | |will contact | |

| | |appropriate law | |

| | |enforcement agency| |

| | |and assist in | |

| | |prosecuting | |

| | |violator. | |

| | |A complete and | |

| | |accurate report is| |

| | |submitted to the | |

| | |superintendent for| |

| | |consideration and | |

| | |possible board | |

| | |action. | |

| | |Inform the student| |

| | |of counseling, | |

| | |therapeutic and/or| |

| | |other assistive | |

| | |programs. | |

Search and Seizure

See Board Policy 09.436

Students have the right to be secure from unreasonable searches of their person and property. However, school authorities are authorized to search a student if they have reasonable suspicion that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating the Code or a school rule or the law. Also, school authorities may conduct general inspections of jointly held property on a regular basis. All searches will be conducted in accordance with Board policy.

Students cannot expect complete privacy in their use of school property assigned for their use, such as desks and lockers.

Physical Restraint/Corporal Punishment

See Board Policy 09.433

Student Records

See Board Policy 09.14

Reports to Law Enforcement Officials

KRS 158.154

When the Principal has a reasonable belief that an act has occurred on school property or at a school-sponsored function involving assault resulting in serious physical injury, a sexual offense, kidnapping, assault involving the use of a weapon, possession of a firearm in violation of the law, possession of a controlled substance in violation of the law, or damage to the property, the Principal shall immediately report the act to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. For purposes of the section, “school property: means any public school building, bus, public school campus, grounds, recreational area, or athletic field, in charge of the Principal.

KRS 158.155; KRS 158.156; KRS 620.030

Weapons

See Board Policy 05.48

Students are never allowed to bring a weapon to school

Suspension, Expulsion, and Due Process

See Board Policies 09.434; 09.435; 09.431

Grievances

See Board Policy 09.4281

Students and parents wishing to express an educational concern or grievance shall observe the following order of appeal:

1. Teacher;

2. Principal;

3. School council;

4. Superintendent;

5. Board.

The order of appeal shall not be construed to mean that students are not free to confer with the Superintendent or Board whenever they so wish. However, if the grievance concerns discipline of an individual student, the Board may, on a case-by-case basis, determine if it will hear the grievance based on whether the facts presented in the written grievance fall within its discretion or authority. If there is a question as to whether the grievance is within the Board’s discretion or authority, the Board will consult with legal counsel.

Information on filing a formal complaint or grievance is available at each school and at the Central Office. See board procedure 09.4281 AP.1.

Bullying/Hazing

See Board Policy 9.422

In order to effectively participate in the democratic process as adults, students must learn to respect the rights of others and to interact with them in a civil manner. Therefore, students are required to speak and behave in a civil manner toward students, staff and visitors to the schools.

Students who believe they have been a victim of bullying or who have observed other students being bullied shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, report it. Students wishing to report a code violation may report it to a classroom teacher (Board Procedure 09.438 AP.1), who shall take appropriate action. The teacher shall refer the report to the Principal/designee for further action when the report involves an offense that may warrant suspension or expulsion of a student, any felony offenses, or a report that may by required by law, including reports to law enforcement.

When a complaint is received that does not appear to be covered by this policy, administrators shall review other policies that may govern the allegations, including but not limited to, 09.426 and/or 09.42811. Harassment/discrimination allegations shall be governed by Policy 09.42811.

Harassment/Discrimination

See Board Policy 9.42811

Harassment/Discrimination is unlawful behavior based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex or disability that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it adversely affects a student's education or creates a hostile or abusive educational environment.

Damages to School Property

See Board Policy 9.421

Any pupil, organization, or group of pupils participating in activities who destroys, defaces, damages or removes school property shall be subject to disciplinary action and liability for the cost of restoring the property.

Use of Alcohol, Drugs and Other Controlled Substances

See Board Policy 9.423

No pupil shall purchase, possess, attempt to possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, or transfer any of the following on or about school property, at any location of a school-sponsored activity, or en route to/from school or a school-sponsored activity:

Telecommunication Devices

See Board Policy 9.423

1. Students are responsible for keeping up with devices they bring to school. The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of devices brought onto school property.

2. Students shall comply with any additional rules developed by the school concerning appropriate use of telecommunication or other electronic devices.

3. Students shall not utilize a telecommunication or similar electronic device in a manner that would violate the District’s Acceptable Use policy or procedures or its Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.

For access to complete and/or updated board policies, visit the district website at greenup.kyschools.us. Click on the “District” tab to open a pull-down menu. Click on “Board Policies and Procedures”.

GCHS KYCID Discipline Program

|Infraction Level |1st Offense |2nd Offense |3rd or More Offense(s) |

|Level 1 |Teacher/Staff Response |Treated as Defiance, |

| | |moved to Level 2 |

|This is the lowest |A staff member observing a Level 1 infraction | |

|level. A teacher or |corrects the student at the time and documents | |

|staff member in |this incident. Documentation is not sent to | |

|charge handles these |the office; however, staff members should | |

|behaviors. These |document the incident in order to assess the | |

|behaviors are usually|frequency of the behavior. Classroom | |

|not referred to the |strategies can include, but are not limited to,| |

|office unless they |the following: | |

|are excessive in | | |

|terms of damage, | | |

|loss, disruption, | | |

|frequency or injury, | | |

|whereupon they become| | |

|Level 2 events. | | |

|Teachers will | | |

|need to provide at | | |

|least three (3) | | |

|incidents of | | |

|documentation to move| | |

|to the next level. | | |

|Disruption is low | | |

|intensity, but | | |

|inappropriate. At the| | |

|documentation of 3rd | | |

|incident and | | |

|documentation of two | | |

|interventions | | |

|Teachers will need to| | |

|provide documentation| | |

|for three incidents | | |

|and at least two | | |

|interventions | | |

| |Gentle verbal reprimand |Logical consequences | |

| |Proximity correction |Help the student | |

| |Eye contact with student|correct the problem | |

| |(“teacher look”) |Verbal warning; | |

| |Moving student within |reminding student of | |

| |classroom |consequences of | |

| |Planned ignoring |continuing behavior | |

| | |Remind and relocate | |

| |Teacher are to contact parents after AT 2nd | |

| |offense | |

|Level 2 |Teacher/Staff Response |Moved to Level 3 |

|These are moderate |A staff member observing a Level 2 infraction | |

|behaviors, but |corrects the student at the time and completes | |

|nonetheless cannot go|an “incident report” form that goes to the | |

|unchecked. These |administrator. | |

|behaviors are | | |

|referred to the | | |

|office for | | |

|administrative | | |

|action. The | | |

|administrator will | | |

|choose actions from | | |

|the continuum. | | |

|Repeat behaviors or | | |

|behaviors that are | | |

|excessive in terms of| | |

|damage, loss, | | |

|disruption or injury | | |

|will result in | | |

|increasing penalties | | |

|and may be handled as| | |

|Level 3 events | | |

|Misbehaviors that, | | |

|while not requiring | | |

|immediate | | |

|administrative | | |

|involvement, do | | |

|require documentation| | |

|because: | | |

|The reporting staff | | |

|member has reported | | |

|an incident, which | | |

|may require | | |

|school-wide | | |

|correction that | | |

|involves other staff | | |

|members (e.g., | | |

|detention). | | |

|The reporting staff | | |

|member wants/needs | | |

|administrative input | | |

|on the incident | | |

|(e.g., a teasing | | |

|incident that may be | | |

|harassment). | | |

|The reporting staff | | |

|member feels the | | |

|administrator should | | |

|be aware and/or have | | |

|a record of the | | |

|situation (e.g., a | | |

|Level 1 misbehavior | | |

|is becoming chronic).| | |

| | | |

| |Administrative Response(s) | |

| |Chosen from the following or a combination of | |

| |the following: | |

| |Conference with student |Conference with student| |

| |Conference with parents |Conference with parents| |

| |Restitution |Restitution | |

| |Apology |Apology | |

| |Up to 2 days Bus |Up to 2 days Bus | |

| |Suspension |Suspension | |

| |Referral for counseling |Referral for counseling| |

| |Loss of Privileges, |Loss of Privileges, | |

| |including driving on |including driving on | |

| |campus |campus | |

| |Up to 4 hours Lunch |Up to 4 hours Lunch | |

| |Detention |Detention | |

| |Up to 4 hours After |Up to 4 hours After | |

| |School Detention |School Detention | |

| |Up to 2 days In-School |Up to 2 days In-School | |

| |Suspension |Suspension | |

|Level 3 – |Teacher/Staff Response |

|Serious misbehaviors |A staff member observing a Level 3 infraction escorts the student to |

|that require |the office or calls for assistance, and completes an “incident report” |

|immediate |form that goes to the administration. |

|administrative | |

|involvement (office | |

|referral) and written| |

|documentation. | |

|Behaviors that are so| |

|severe that the | |

|misbehaving student’s| |

|continued presence in| |

|a setting poses a | |

|threat to physical | |

|safety or to adult | |

|authority (i.e., the | |

|adult could lose | |

|control of the | |

|situation if the | |

|student were to stay | |

|in the setting). | |

| |Administrative Response(s) |

| |Chosen from the following or a combination of the following: |

| |Conference with |Conference with student|Conference with student|

| |student |Conference with parents|Conference with parents|

| |Conference with |Restitution |Restitution |

| |parents |Apology |Apology |

| |Restitution |Up to 20 days Bus |Up to year-long Bus |

| |Apology |Suspension |Suspension |

| |Up to 10 days Bus |Referral for counseling|Referral for counseling|

| |Suspension |Loss of Privileges, |Loss of Privileges, |

| |Referral for |including driving on |including driving on |

| |counseling |campus |campus |

| |Loss of Privileges, |Up to 6 hours Lunch |Up to 6 hours Lunch |

| |including driving on |Detention |Detention |

| |campus |Up to 6 hours After |Up to 6 hours After |

| |Up to 6 hours Lunch |School Detention |School Detention |

| |Detention |Up to 10 days In-School|Up to 10 days In-School|

| |Up to 6 hours After |Suspension |Suspension |

| |School Detention |Up to 10 days Out of |Up to 10 days Out of |

| |Up to 10 days |School Suspension |School Suspension |

| |In-School Suspension |Notification of law |Notification of law |

| |Up to 5 days Out of |enforcement |enforcement |

| |School Suspension | | |

| |Notification of law | | |

| |enforcement | | |

|Level 4 –Critical |Teacher/Staff Response |

|Infractions/Illegal | |

|Activities | |

|Any school infraction|A staff member observing a Level 4 infraction escorts the student to |

|or illegal activity |the office or calls for assistance, secures the safety of other |

|warranting |students, and completes an Incident Report” form that goes to the |

|intervention from |administration. |

|outside agencies, | |

|i.e., law | |

|enforcement, Board of| |

|Education, court | |

|system, etc. | |

| |Administrative Responses |

| |10 days suspension with referral to the Superintendent for a |

| |pre-expulsion hearing |

| |Notification of law enforcement |

|In all cases, administrators will exercise their right to review the facts and administer |

|discipline deemed appropriate after consulting the Code of Acceptable Behavior from the |

|Greenup County Board of Education. |

|Greenup County High School |

|196 Musketeer Drive |

|Greenup, Kentucky 41144 |

|COMMON AREA PROCEDURES |

|HALL WAY PROCEDURES |

|Walk to the right/pass on the left. |

|Keep your hands and feet to yourself. |

|Talk in a conversational tone.  Avoid yelling/screaming/ making loud noises. |

|Use your passing time wisely.  Take care of restroom/lockers before you socialize to |

|avoid being late to class. |

|Do not congregate in stairwells. / Avoid blocking the hallways. |

|Respond appropriately and immediately to adult directions. |

|If a student is in the hall during class they must have a signed note on the KYCID form.|

|Students caught in hallway without a signed pass during “skipper sweep” will be written |

|up |

|MORNING PROCEDURES |

|Enter through the main entrance of the school. (Dispose of open containers) |

|Turn in excuses for previous absences/tardies to attendance office. |

|Go directly to the cafeteria if you plan to eat breakfast. After eating dispose of tray |

|and go to the gym and wait for the morning bell. All food and drink must be consumed in|

|cafeteria. |

|Sit only at tables. |

|Keep your hands and feet to yourself. |

|Talk in a conversational tone. You may use IPODS, Cell Phones until 1st bell rings.  |

|Students are not to sit in the top two rows of bleachers in the upper level of gym at |

|any time. |

|MORNING AND AFTERNOON BUS PROCEDURES |

|When you arrive in the morning if you are not going to cafeteria go immediately to your |

|designated area in the gym. |

|Freshman will be located on visitor’s side (closest to the end doors); |

|seniors will be located on the visitor’s side (closest to the stairway) |

|sophomore’s will be located on the home side closest to the outside doors; |

|Junior’s will be located on the home side closest to the stairway. No students are to |

|sit in the top two rows of bleachers. |

|Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action |

|Afternoon late bus students must report immediately to the gym and take a seat in the |

|end bleachers until bus is called. |

|CAFETERIA PROCDURES |

|Go directly to the cafeteria at your scheduled time. |

|Be polite to cafeteria personnel. |

|Avoid wastefulness by taking only the napkins/straws/condiments you need. |

|All food must be consumed in the cafeteria at a provided table. |

|Keep the tables and floors clean. |

|Dispose of all trash in the proper receptacles. |

|Once you have been dismissed for lunch the only restrooms available to you are the ones |

|in gravel pit area. |

|Remain in designated areas while you are at lunch. |

|AFTERNOON PROCEDURES |

|Go immediately to your bus, or assigned waiting area. |

|Student drivers are to exit the campus immediately after dismissal, without loitering in|

|the parking lot. |

|Students need to wait in their assigned area for busses. Middle school students waiting |

|for busses need to wait inside building or by flag pole. |

|Stay on campus in your assigned area and out of the parking lot until your bus arrives, |

|or as a driver or walker you are dismissed. |

|RESTROOM PROCEDURES |

|Keep the restroom clean for yourself and others. |

|Have a signed pass if you are in the restroom during class. |

|Use the facilities properly, the way they were designed to be used. |

|Avoid congregating/loitering in the restrooms. |

|Report any problems in the restrooms immediately to a staff member. |

|Only one person allowed in a stall at a time. |

|No food is to be carried into restrooms |

|ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES |

|Respond appropriately to the presenter, based on the type of assembly: |

|Formal – Students sit quietly and attentively. |

|Educational – Students interact appropriately and respectfully with presenter. |

|Festival (pep rally) – Students actively participate. |

|Be polite and attentive. |

|If questions are asked they should be relevant and pertain to the topic at hand, not |

|asked to draw attention to you. |

|Use the aisles take your seat as quickly as possible. |

|Exit quickly when dismissed. |

|Students are not to sit in the top two rows of bleachers in the upper level. |

|AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROCEDURES |

|Everyone must be in ESS classroom by 3:15 or you will be turned away, ESS is dismissed |

|at 4:15 make arrangements to be picked up under canopy at main office.(You are not |

|permitted to roam throughout the building) |

|If you are staying for after school activities you need to be in your designated area by|

|3:15 |

|Please remember all school rules apply to after school as well. |

| |CLASS SCHEDULE | |

| |Class |Schedule |

|1st Period | | |

|8:05-5:55 | | |

|2nd Period | | |

|8:59-9:49 | | |

|3rd Period | | |

|9:53-10:43 | | |

|4th Period | | |

|10:47-12:21 | | |

|5th Period | | |

|12:25-1:15 | | |

|6th Period | | |

|1:20-2:10 | | |

|7th Period | | |

|2:15-3:05 | | |

Name: __________________________________________________

Grade: __________________________________________________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________________________

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