Fort Madison Community High School

2001 Avenue B Fort Madison, IA 52627

(319) 372-1862 Fax (319) 372-1325

Voice Mail (319) 372-8911 (Attendance 372 -1862 dial 1 for attendance)

http://www.ft-madison.k12.ia.us Student Enrollment 800

Student Handbook and Planner

2008-2009

Benita Gonzales Principal

Kent Bailey

Associate Principal

Brent Buttjer Activities Director

Todd McGhyhy Dean of Students

This planner belongs to:

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Name Address City Zip Phone Student # Homeroom

The Fort Madison High School Campus is under the protection of a Night Watch Closed Circuit Security System.

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MAP OF SCHOOL BUILDING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Eligibility Requirements…………………………………….……………………… 16 Accreditation……………………………………………………………….……………………. 6 Activities And Organizations…………………………………………….…………………….. 6 Administrative Procedures……………………………………………….………….…………. 7 Attendance Policy……………………………………………………….……………………… 23 Attendance And Conduct Requirements……………………………….………………………. 17 Behavior Expectations…………………………………………………………………………. 25 Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Block Scheduling Definitions………………………………………….………………………. 7 Bullying / Harassment Policy………………............................................................................. 24 Cancellations - Local Radio....................................................................................................... 7 Commencement Exercise Eligibility……………………………………….…………………. 14 Computer / Internet Consent Form………………………………….…….……………………. 30 Dance Policy……………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………………… 27 Dropout / Driver’s License.......................................................................................................... 8 Dual Enrollment………………………………………………………….……….…………….. 15 Early Graduation……………………………………………………….………………………. 13 Electronic Equipment (Cell phones, etc)………………………………….….………………… 27 Expectations of Students…………………………………………………………….…….…… 5 Expulsion………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Field Trips……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Good Conduct Code…………………………………………………………...…..…………… 18 GPA And Class Rank………………………………………………………….………………. 14 Graduation Requirements…………………………………………………….…………..……. 12 Human Equity Grievance Procedure……………………………………….…………..……… 8 Mission, Beliefs, Vision of FMCSD………...…………………………………………………. 5 National Honor Society…………………………………………………….………………….. 14 Open Campus Guidelines………………………………………………….…………..………. 10 Open Enrollment……………………………………………………….………………………. 8 Parental Contact Policy / Information……………………………….………………..….……. 9 Parking…………………………………………………………………………………….……. 10 Participation in High School Activities…………………………………….…….……………. 15 Pep Assemblies / Rallies…………………………………………………….…….…….…….. 7 Public Notice Of Non Discrimination…………………………………………………………. 9 Removals in a School Year……………………………………………………….…………… 12 Schedule Changes……………………………………………………………….….…………. 11 Search and Seizure………………………………………………………………….…………. 8 Senior Status Promotion………………………………………………………………………. 13 Student Services……………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Suspensions…………………………………………………………………….……………… 24 Technology Acceptable Use Policy……………………………………………………..…….. 28 Transportation………………………………………………………………….………………. 16 Waiver of Fees………………………………………………………………….……………… 8 Wednesday School Infractions……………………………………………….……..…………. 28

SCHOOL HOURS.

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MISSION The mission of the Fort Madison Community School District is to ensure all students learn the academic and life skills necessary for personal success and responsible living. BELIEFS We believe that...

• everyone can learn, • education is the responsibility of family, community, and school, • learning is best achieved in a safe and nurturing environment, • all people will be treated with respect, • a commitment to communication is essential, • effort is necessary for growth, • learning is a life-long process.

VISION We see the Fort Madison Community School District as a place where.

• every student receives a strong academic foundation and experiences social success

every student graduates and is well-prepared and confident • with an education that enables him or her to pursue whatever role in life he

or she wishes

• highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring staff members strive to attain the highest educational achievement for each student

• district-wide leadership supports students and faculty with continuous,

system-wide improvements of learning and teaching practices guided by research-based professional development

• parents, citizens and the business community provide generous support to

benefit every student in the entire district

• an integrated learning system provides a district-wide focus to align curriculum and quality learning environments with community and business/industry interests to ensure all students achieve at high levels

• district staff and community members communicate in meaningful ways to

pursue the district’s mission of success for all students. Approved by the Board of Education: April 21, 2005 SCHOOL – WIDE EXPECTATION SCHOOL MOTTO Treat everyone with respect. You can’t reach tomorrow Be responsible. while standing in the footsteps Cooperate with others of yesterday! Always try. Be trustworthy. SCHOOL MASCOT Get involved. Bloodhound (Plasma) Do your best – strive for excellence SCHOOL COLORS Crimson and Black

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS Participation in school activities and organizations is an important aspect of our students’ education. We encourage all FMHS students to become an active member in one or more student activities or organizations. Art Club Instrumental Music

Band Council Concert Band Crew Flag Team Jazz Band Marching Band

Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Children’s Theater Crimson & Black (Newspaper) Cross Country Dance Team FCCLA Football FFA Golf Individual Events Speech Key Club Large Group Speech Madisonian (yearbook) Multi-Occupations

National Honor Society Soccer Softball Spanish Club Special Olympics Student Government Tennis Track Upward Bound Vocal Music

Bloodhound Singers Chamber Singers Chorale Singers Concert Choir Crew Crimson and Black Swingspan Voices

Volleyball Wrestling

Please refer to the school calendar for the starting dates for various activities. G ENERAL INFORMATION ACCREDITATION Fort Madison High School is operated under the authority of the Fort Madison Community School District and is accredited by the Department of Education of the State of Iowa. S TUDENT SERVICES Guidance Counselors Anne Heitz, Michael Pierce Peer Mediation Hotlines: Child Abuse and Neglect Food Addiction Hotline Homework Hotline Runaway Hotline Suicide Help line of Iowa Teen Health line Tri-state Coalition against Domestic Violence

1-888-270-3864 1-800-872-0088 1-800-728-6450 1-800-231-6946 1-800-638-4357 1-800-443-8336 1-800-498-5095

Suspected student abuse by any school employee, whether of a physical or sexual nature, should be reported to the Superintendent of Schools at 372-7252. Great Prairie AEA Great Prairie AEA staff will be available to partner with Fort Madison School District staff members to provide the best education possible for your child. These Great Prairie AEA staff includes, but are not limited to: audiologists, consultants, teachers for hearing impaired and visually impaired, occupational therapists,

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physical therapists, school psychologists, school social workers, and speech-language pathologists. Your child’s teacher may contact AEA staff for consultation, observation or interaction with your child. If you don not want the above services, please notify the school IN WRITING. If you have any questions and/or concerns about these services, please call Melody Raub, Regional Special Education Director at the AEA at 1-800-382-8920, ext. 2115. S CHOOL CANCELLATIONS - LOCAL RADIO STATIONS AM KBKB 1360 KBUR 1490

FM KBKB 101.3 KGRS 107.3

B LOCK SCHEDULING DEFINITIONS Term

- 9 week period of time -There are 4 terms in one year. “Term 1", “Term 2", “Term 3", “Term 4"

Block Classes -“Block” classes meet for 90 minutes per day; four blocks per day -A “Block” class earns one credit in a one- term period

Skinny -Each “Block” has the potential to be divided into two 45 minute periods called “skinnies” -Skinny credit is earned after two terms

Tri-term reports are mailed every three weeks. These serve as progress grades. Final grades are given after each term for block classes and after Terms 2 and 4 for Skinnies.

PEP ASSEMBLIES & PEP RALLIES R

Required pep assemblies will be on the district calendar.

O FFICE PROCEDURES Activity Trips-Vehicles on all activity trips are to have a chaperone and driver approved by the Principal. All school rules are in effect while on school trips. Bus Information-Information regarding Fort Madison School District Busing may be obtained by calling 372 - 3099. Changes of Home Address and Telephone number-Any change in address and/or phone number should be reported to office 101. Daily Announcements-A student daily bulletin will be read daily and posted throughout the building. Disaster Procedures-Disaster procedures, such as fire and tornado, will be posted in each classroom. Medication Policy-Students taking medicine needed during school hours will follow the policy established by Iowa law and the local school board. This policy is located in the nurse’s office. Signs and Posters-Before placing signs, posters, etc. in school, you must secure a signature from an administrator. Student Visitors-Fort Madison High School, in most cases, will not allow visitors. Any student requesting a visitor must obtain prior approval from the principal or associate principal 24 hours in advance. Withdrawal or Transfers-Students who leave Fort Madison High School will need to complete a check out form located in the Guidance Office. Work Permit-Any student under 18 years of age who needs a work permit can make application for a work permit in the Superintendent’s Office.

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D ROPOUT/DRIVER’S LICENSE Iowa Law now requires school districts to notify the Iowa Department of Transportation when a student under the age of 18 voluntarily withdraws from school. Students dropping out of school will have their driver’s license suspended. M ETAL DETECTORS Metal detectors may be used randomly at times determined by the administration or used for minor reasonable suspicion on a selective basis. If a student is suspected of having a weapon in his or her possession, the administration may use a metal detector to determine if a search of the student is warranted. S EARCH AND SEIZURE All school property is held in trust by the Board of Directors. Therefore, school authorities may, without a search warrant, search students’ lockers, desks, work areas or automobiles to maintain order and discipline, promote the educational environment, and protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel. School authorities may seize any illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search. School officials only need a reasonable suspicion to initiate a search. Use of canine services may be implemented. S TUDENT WAIVER REQUIREMENT Students whose families meet certain income requirements qualify for reduced lunch and waiver of students’ fees. Forms are available in the principal’s office. H UMAN EQUITY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Any student or employee of the Fort Madison community School District shall have the right to file a formal complaint which alleges non-compliance with regulations outlined in Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All grievance should be reported to the building Principal by filling out a complaint form. (Complaint forms (401.12-E) may be picked up in the principal’s office) O PEN ENROLLMENT The 2009-2010 Open Enrollment Application and Handbook are on the Department of Education homepage and have been emailed to superintendents and business managers. In consideration of processing open enrollment applications for 2009-2010, please keep the following information in mind.

• The receiving district has the authority to act (approve or deny) on all applications unless the resident district has a desegregation plan or the applicant claims harassment or severe health need under the good cause provision. An application filed after March 1, 2008 should not be approved unless the applicant qualifies for good cause. The reasons for good cause are listed on item #15 of the application.

• All districts are required to annually notify parents of open enrollment deadlines, transportation assistance, and possible loss of athletic eligibility for open enrollment students by September 30, 2008. due to the high number of parents that are not aware of the March 1, 2009 deadline, districts may want to publish this notice in multiple media sources (i.e., newsletter, newspaper, handbook, etc)

• The revised Open Enrollment Application and Open Enrollment Handbook are available on the Department home page at: www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/asis/oe/index.html

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P UBLIC NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMINATION Students, parents, employees, and others doing business with or performing services for the Fort Madison Community School District are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or marital status in admission or access to or treatment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), & 504, or Iowa Code & 280.3 is directed to contact Valerie Schmidt, Central Office, 1930 Avenue M, Fort Madison, IA 52627, (319) – 372-7250 who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII Title IX, the ADA, & 504, And Iowa Code 280.3. PARENTAL COMMUNICATION POLICY/INFORMATION To pick up students during the school day, have lunch with, or visit with students the school by law is limited to only those individuals that have been pre-approved by the parent/guardian. This includes grandparents, siblings, other relatives, friends, boy/girl friends, etc. Opportunities to approve individuals by the parents/guardian are provided at registration or may be called in to the office at any time. Notification only needs to be done once and individuals will remain on the approved list as long as the student is in high school. However, we recommend that you review the list of persons who have access to your children once a year. This may be done during registration or by a phone call or visit to the office. If a person comes to the high school to have any interaction with your child and they have not been approved by the parents/guardian, we will not allow access to the student. DANCE POLICY

All dances for the year should be scheduled with the AD and Principal by September 15, 2008.

• All FMHS dances are closed to all students except for FMHS students and their guests. No “all school” dances.

• Dances will start at 8:00 p.m. and will end at 11:00 p.m. with the exception of Homecoming, Winter Ball, and Prom. These dates will be set yearly by administration. Ending time may be extended by prior administration approval.

• If an activity in the gym precedes the dance, the dance will not start until the building is cleared of students.

• Once a student has entered the dance and leaves a dance they will not be allowed to pay again to get back in. Hands will be marked when students enter only for the purposes of determining if someone has entered the dance without paying.

• Breaches of student conduct while at the dance will be handled under the school’s behavior expectations as outlined in the student planner.

• All FMHS students must present a high school ID to get into the dance. If the student does not have an FMHS high school ID the student can obtain one in the principal’s office before the end of the day the dance is held. (Friday if Saturday dance)

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• If a student wants to invite an out of school guest that student must sign the guest up no later than the end of the day of the dance (Friday for Saturday dances). One guest per student. Sign up is in office 101. First and last name will be required for all guests. All guests must be

accompanied by the person who signed them up. All guests must present a picture ID and be on the sign in sheet in order to be admitted to the dance. No Middle School students are allowed at high school dances.

• Music at dances must be appropriate in content. Moshing will not be allowed. Administration reserves the right to end the dance immediately if any of the above violations occur.

S TUDENT PARKING On campus assigned parking is available for students who have met the following criteria:

1. Student must be registered as a full time student. 2. Student must have a valid driver’s license or school permit. 3. Vehicle must be registered with the high school office.

Student names will be selected by a form of lottery...seniors first, juniors second, sophomores third, and freshmen fourth. Students will be assigned a numbered parking spot. Only one appropriately registered vehicle will be allowed per space.

The cost of on campus parking will be $15.00 per school year. Reserved parking will be from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the 180 student school days of the year. Those students not chosen in the lottery or not wishing to participate in the plan will park in the east gravel lot or legal off campus parking. Violators of above parking procedures will have the following consequences:

1. First Violation - 3 detentions 2. Second Violation - Wednesday School for insubordination and/ or

loss of on campus parking privilege - no refunds. Any spaces vacated during the school year will be filled from a waiting list. Administration reserves the right to revoke/amend parking privileges as deemed necessary. There is no parking on the circle drive for students. F IELD TRIPS When a student is to be gone from school for a field trip with a class or with an organization such as athletics, music, or student government, it is the student’s responsibility to make contact with the teacher(s) of the class (es) he/she will miss at least 2 days prior to being gone. If the student does not make the contact or make up the work as arranged he/she will be given a zero for all work missed in those classes. SENIOR OPEN CAMPUS GUIDELINES The Administration of Fort Madison High School will determine the starting date of Senior Open Campus Privilege. Before a student may use this privilege, he or she must meet the following guidelines: Parents must sign a permission form before seniors may have open campus.

1. Seniors who have 34.750 credits will be eligible for open campus. 2. Seniors must pass all classes in a tri-term to be eligible the following

tri-term.

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3. You will be expected to attend all homerooms and special meetings for seniors as announced. You will be held accountable for knowing the daily announcements. Copies of the daily bulletins will be posted throughout the building and on the Senior Board outside the guidance office.

4 It will be the responsibility of each student to check the Senior Board outside the guidance office to determine eligibility. Eligibility will change every three weeks, therefore, students must check the Senior board after every tri-term.

5. Leaving and returning - a student may leave and return to campus during the passing periods.

6. A senior must have a minimum of 2 blocks and skinny or 3 blocks to remain a full time student and be eligible for Open Campus.

7. Schedules will not be arranged to accommodate “Open Campus.” A student will lose all open campus privileges and will be assigned to in-school suspension if he/she:

1. Is failing a current tri-term. Open campus will not be restored until the student is passing at the end of the next tri-term.

2. Is found loitering in the building or surrounding outer areas of the building. If a student chooses to remain in school, he/she should go to ISS room. 1st offense-30 day suspension of privileges (this will require a parent to come to school to sign a new parental permission form). 2nd offense, privileges revoked for the remainder of the year.

3. Is referred to the office for disciplinary action. 1st offense-30 day suspension of privileges (this will require a parent to come to school to sign a new parental permission form), 2nd offense, privileges revoked for the remainder of the year.

4. Is tardy when returning from open campus. 1st offense-offense-30 day suspension of privileges (this will require a parent to come to school to sign a new parental permission form), 2nd offense, privileges revoked for the remainder of the year.

5. Allows students without open campus to leave with them. 1st offense-30 day suspension of privileges (this will require a parent to come to school to sign a new parental permission form), 2nd offense, privileges revoked for the remainder of the year.

6. Unexcused absences from classes. 1st offense-30 day suspension of privileges (this will require a parent to come to school to sign a new parental permission form), 2nd offense, privileges revoked for the reminder of the year.

Note: Open campus may be canceled for short periods of time when in the principal’s judgment seniors need to be at school for educational purposes: i.e., the administration of the ITED tests, assemblies, security purposes, etc. OPEN CAMPUS IS A PRIVILEGE AND NOT A RIGHT! The administration reserves the right to revoke at any time open campus privileges of any or all students for any reason. S CHEDULE CHANGE POLICIES • No drops will be allowed once a term has begun except by teacher request or

an extenuating circumstance. • During change week student schedule adjustments will be based on available

seating capacity. • Seniors and juniors will get priority on class selection in overloaded classes. • Students who fail a required class will make it up the following school year or

during summer school, if available. • All schedule changes must be made with the student’s counselor.

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• Approval by parent, teacher, and principal may be necessary for some additions/deletions of a course

REMOVALS IN A SCHOOL YEAR Office removal any time: If a student is removed from a class by the office because of discipline, unexcused absences or any other reason by an administrator or dean of students, the student will receive an “F” for that class and a credit attempt. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. The Fort Madison Senior High graduation requirements are 50 credits.

This includes one physical Education credit. For early graduation requirements see board policy 505.6.

2. A credit is earned for each class that meets five (5) days a week for one

Quarter. One-fourth (1/4) of a credit is earned for each physical education class.

3. Minimum requirement to be a full time student: Students must carry

twelve credits plus a physical education credit per year. At any point during the year that it is not possible for a student to meet the above requirement, they will be no longer considered a full time student. Students who are not full time students may not participate in any extra-curricular activities. Students may carry less than the above because of extenuating circumstances if they have administrative approval.

4. In order to graduate in 4 years a student must take one additional credit

beyond that of the minimum requirements to be a full time student during their high school career. It is recommended that the student take the extra credit during their sophomore or junior year.

5. 5. The number of graduation credits needed by a student who

transfers to Fort Madison High School will be handled on a case-by case basis. The general process will be determine the number of minimum credits a student would have earned in their previous high school (s) to be on track for graduation, then adding what the expected number of credits at the time of the transfer a student in our high school would be expected to earn to be on track to graduate.

6a. General requirements for graduating class of 2009: English 8 credits Physical Education 1 credit Mathematics 6 credits Health 2 credits Science 6 credits Business 1 credit Social Studies 6 credits Elective 20 credits

6b. General requirements for graduating class of 2010 and future classes: English 8 credits Physical Education 1 credit

Mathematics 6 credits Health 2 credits Science 6 credits Business 1 credit Social Studies 6 credits Study Skills (HET) 1 credit

Electives 19 credits

7. Specific Courses requirements:

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English I and II or Compacted English 2 reading courses 2 writing courses one of which could be Speech U.S. History Western Civilization I or II, or Eastern Civilization American Government Additional specific course requirement for all graduating classes: Proficiency classes: All students who did not reach the proficient level when taking the State Achievement Test must pass the Proficiency class the following year.

8. Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accord with the prescribed course of student as described in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Prior to the student’s graduation, the IEP team shall determine that the graduation requirements have been met. SENIOR STATUS-PROMOTION Once students enter the high school they will be advanced to the next class for the first three years; 9th through 11th grade (freshmen, sophomore, junior). At the end of each school year students and parents will be advised of their progress toward graduation. Prior to a student’s 4th year in high school each student will be advanced to the 12th (Senior) grade level based on the possibility of graduating at the end of their 4th year in high school. Students who do not have adequate number of credits or adequate required classes to graduate at the end of their 4th year of high school will be reclassified as a junior. Students with IEPs will be promoted and graduated according to the information provided in each student’s individual IEP. EARLY GRADUATION Students who wish to graduate in 3 years, or less than the ordinary grade 9-12 sequence, may make application to complete graduation requirements on an altered schedule. The students and parent(s) or guardian(s) will consult with high school guidance personnel in order to develop a graduation plan and will fill out an early graduation request complete with signatures of approval from all parties. Any student after the first term of his/her 4th year of high school may graduate early by notifying the counselors and completing an early graduation request complete with signatures of approval from all parties. Graduation could be effective immediately after any term during the 4th year of attendance. To graduate early, a student must complete the minimum requirements for his/her class in Policy 505.5. The student completing high school early must wait until the next Commencement ceremony to receive a diploma. Eligibility for participation by the student in all clubs and extracurricular activities, excluding prom and commencement, will end immediately at the end of any term the student selects for early graduation. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISE ELIGIBILITY

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Only students who meet all graduation requirements or early graduation requirements will be allowed to participate in the Commencement Exercise. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in Commencement if they have not met all of the following requirements: proper number of credits, proper required courses, correspondence course grades received in the office 2 weeks prior to commencement, payment of fines, bills, other financial obligations, or discipline consequences complete such as detentions, Wednesday schools, or suspensions. There will be no exceptions. Those students who take care of their obligations after the commencement exercise may either have their diploma or go through commencement exercises the next year. GPA AND CLASS RANK Grade point average equals the number of credits attempted divided into the total number of grade points earned. GPA will be calculated by utilizing the following point system and formula: A+, A, A- = 4 B+, B, B- = 3 C+, C, C- = 2 D+, D, D- = 1 F=0 HONOR GRADUATES Graduating with Distinction, 4.0 to 3.75; awarded a gold medallion. Graduating with High Honors, 3.74 to 3.5; awarded a silver medallion. Graduating with Honors, 3.49 to 3.25; awarded a bronze medallion Valedictorian and Salutatorian distinctions will be recognized at graduation. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY To be elected to the Fort Madison High School chapter of National Honor Society, a student must:

1. Be a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full-time 2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better. 3. Fill out an information form evaluating the student’s leadership,

service, and character as related to school and community. The information sheets are then reviewed by a committee of five faculty members. The advisor of NHS is an ex officio member of this committee. Each membership form is considered individually on its own merit and is not compared to others. Any student that is considered outstanding in the areas of leadership, service and character by receiving 4 or 5 yes votes from the Faculty Committee will be invited to join the National Honor Society. To retain membership, a student must: 1. Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. 2. Maintain high standards of leadership, service, and character. 3. Participate in projects of the National Honor Society. 4. Abide by the school’s eligibility rules (Good Conduct Rule) Induction is held once a year in the fall. A candidate is not considered a member until he or she has participated in the induction ceremony.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITEIS Students who have reached junior status may be eligible to enroll in post secondary (college level) courses. Dual Credit classes are those offered during the school day specifically for high school students. Post secondary Academic Credit Experience (PACE) classes are college classes offered to the general public in which high school students may enroll. Post Secondary Education Opportunity (PSEO) classes are those delivered electronically, such as Internet-based classes. Students receive both colleges semester hours for the class and high school credit for the class. The grade points become part of the student’s GPA. There is no tuition cost to the student; however, some classes require the purchase of textbooks. The guidance department may waive prerequisites. Tuition costs must be reimbursed by students who drop or fail a dual enrolled class, including non-attendance. GOOD CONDUCT AND ELIGIBILITY POLICIES The staff, administration, and school board encourage participation in interscholastic competition, extracurricular activities, field trips, and other school-related activities. To be eligible for participation in these activities, students will follow the Good Conduct Code established by the school board, administration, sponsors, and coaches. PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES The Fort Madison Community Schools shall maintain a supervised program of co-curricular activities. Only activities which contribute to the educational and social development of the student shall be considered part of the total curriculum. Those activities include:

Subject-matter connected activities, clubs, and committees, athletics, both interscholastic and intramural, and state sanctioned clubs and related activities.

Participation in these activities shall be governed by state and school regulations and requirements. A participant in any interscholastic activity is the official representative of this school Fort Madison High School and this community is judged by a student’s appearance, character, and conduct. The administration reserves the right to remove a student from an event, and/or from the eligibility list for disciplinary reasons or just cause. Any student in need of financial assistance should contact the Activities Director. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Transportation is provided for students to and from activity trips and to and from

school. Students are expected to act in a responsible way while riding on school provided transportation. Should a student cause discipline problems while riding in school vehicles, he/she may be removed from the school provided transportation. Students are expected to ride school transportation to and from school activities. For the protection of the student and school only the following exceptions will be granted:

1. Under unusual circumstances students may use other transportation to an activity if they have received permission from the principal or activity director prior to that activity. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to travel with another student. Students who use anything other than school transportation without permission to an activity will not be allowed to participate.

2. The parent/guardian informs the coach or sponsor at the activity site that the student will be riding home with them. Parent must sign their student out with the coach/sponsor.

3. The parent contacts the Activities Director or principal and sends a written note stating the name of the adult who their child may ride home with. The adult whose name is listed on the note must contact the coach or sponsor at the activity site. This will only occur under certain circumstance that have been agreed upon by the Activities Director, principal, and parent. Students will not be allowed to ride with other students

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Athletic Eligibility:

The Board of Education of the Fort Madison Community District, following guidelines of The Department of Education, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, states that an athlete is ineligible for competitive sports if the athlete:

1. Does not have a doctor’s certificate of fitness for the current school year.

2. Is 20 years of age or older. 3. Is below 9th grade. 4. Has attended high school for more than 8 semesters (20 days

constitutes a semester). 5. Was not in school the previous semester. 6. Has changed schools this semester (except upon change of residence

of parent or guardian). 7. Entered school later than the second week of school. 8. Has ever accepted money for athletic activities. 9. Accepts awards for high school participation other than the

customary awards issued by the school. 10. Has trained with or has been a member of a college squad or has

participated in college contests. Attendance Eligibility: Students must be in school the last block of the day preceding the scheduled event. Those students not in attendance the last block of the day preceding the scheduled event, will not be able to participate in the said activity. High School Academic Eligibility: A student who earns a failing grade at the end of a term is ineligible for the following 9 week term. Final grades are given at the end of each 9 weeks/term for

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block classes. Final grades for skinny classes are given at the end of Term 2 and Term 4.

AND At each tri–term, grades will be collected and any student failing one class will be ineligible for the following tri–term. Any special education student with an IEP or a student with a 504 plan may be declared eligible in accordance with recognized procedures for that student. All incompletes are treated as a failing grade until a letter grade is earned, (A, B, C, D, or F). Incompletes will become “F’s” after two weeks. If a student has made arrangements with his/her instructor to complete the work in an acceptable, longer time frame, a teacher may also choose to give the student the grade earned after the zeros for the work not made up after two weeks. All ninth grade students upon entering the high school will be eligible the first day of classes.

A student may take a summer school core area class to offset a failing course by taking a core course from our CLC, by corresponding course from the University of Missouri High School/College course list, or a college course from an accredited community college or 4 year college. All course work must be approved by the administration prior to taking the class to assure that the course is the same as the one failed.

Summer eligibility will be determined by the grades at the end of the 4th term.

Academic Eligibility will be inclusive of all clubs and activities of the high school. ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS To participate in an extracurricular activity the student must:

1. Have been in attendance in assigned classes or under school supervision the last block immediately preceding the activity or practice. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the loss of participation in the next meeting or practice of that activity. Exceptions for emergency situations are made by administrative approval only.

2. Exhibit conduct which represents the ideals, principles, and

standards of the school.

Note: Students who are suspended from school may not be on any

school district premises and are ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities for the period of suspension. Students that are appealing a suspension are out of activities pending the outcome of appeal. The suspension days do not have to be served until a decision is made.

GOOD CONDUCT CODE

The following Good Conduct Code establishes the standards by which students shall conduct themselves if they choose to take advantage of the privileges afforded them by participation in extracurricular activities. Students participating in extracurricular activities shall commit themselves to meet the standards of this Good Conduct Code and of the Student Code of Conduct at all times and in all places. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

It is a privilege and an honor to participate in the full range of extracurricular activities at the Fort Madison Community School District. These activities and participation in them adds a great deal too each student’s education by promoting good citizenship and moral character, developing discipline and skills necessary to personal success and well being, and promoting the image and identity of the school and community. Students who choose to participate in extracurricular activities will conduct themselves appropriately at all times both on school grounds and away from the school. The responsibility of good conduct is an extension of the responsibility to represent the school and community in an appropriate manner. The Administrator or Administrator designee may declare a student ineligible to participate in an activity when the conduct of that student has been determined to be contrary to or in violation of the established rules and regulations set out in this policy. STUDENT AGREEMENT

Before participation in any activity is permitted, all students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities shall receive a copy of the Good Conduct Code. General Standard: Good Conduct consists of behavior which reflects the generally accepted social and moral requirements of the community, is legal, and at all times reflects respect for and sensitivity to other persons, regardless of nationality, gender, religion, race or disability, and a respect for their rights, property and dignity.

APPLICABLE ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

The Good Conduct Code applies to all extracurricular activities, including but not limited to:

1. all athletic and related positions. 2. all music-speech-drama (non-graded activities) 3. school royalty; prom and homecoming court 4. student government/council and other elective officers 5. school honors 6. school clubs

DEFINITIONS

1. Competition/performance means a specific event that is a component of an extracurricular program whether it is to be a contest, a performance, a school sponsored trip that is part of the extracurricular activity, etc.

2. Offense occurs when a student is determined by a school official to

have violated the Good Conduct Code.

3. Junior High/Middle School students must also abide by this Good Conduct Code. However, any violations incurred prior to ninth grade will not be carried forward to ninth grade.

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4. Possession shall mean under the actual control of or on the student’s

person or contained in property under the student’s personal control. 5. School days shall mean days when school is in session.

6. Student Code of Conduct is a body of school rules and regulations

independent form this Good Conduct Code. Any student behavior which violates both the Student Code of Conduct and this Good Conduct Code will incur penalties under both sets of rules and regulations.

7. Year, as it is used in this policy means one calendar year.

APPLICATION OF THE GOOD CONDUCT CODE Appropriate student behavior is required by and impacts on all extracurricular activities in which a student participates. If a student is participating in multiple extracurricular activities at the time the student loses privileges under this policy, the loss of privileges shall apply to all activities. If at the time of the violation, the student is not currently participating in any activity, then the student’s period of ineligibility shall apply to the first extracurricular activity or activities in which the student participates. A student must begin involvement in an extracurricular activity from the date on which that activity begins (at least before the first competition/performance) and will not be allowed to join an extracurricular activity in process unless the coach/sponsor provides written permission and the student has no outstanding Good Conduct Code violations or if the student has violated the Good Conduct Code, the student has to have completely served the full period of ineligibility for the student’s violation. If a student joins an activity with an outstanding Good Conduct Code violation, the student may not quit such activity until the end of that activity’s season or the school year if the student wishes to get credit for satisfying the student’s ineligibility period. A disciplinary action may carry over from one activity to another and may carry over from one school year to the next. A disciplinary action may not carry over from 8th grade to 9th grade. Any incoming student who was declared ineligible under a prior school district’s Good Conduct Code, or similar rule or regulation, and who has not completed the full period of ineligibility at that school and transfers to Fort Madison High School/Middle School will not be eligible for extracurricular activities at Fort Madison High School/Middle School until the full period of ineligibility has been completed. Once that time period of ineligibility has been completed, the student is then immediately eligible for extracurricular activities at Fort Madison High School/Middle School as far as any Good Conduct Code is concerned. The Administrator or Administrator designee shall have sole authority and discretion in deciding whether periods of ineligibility pursuant to a violation of the Good Conduct Code, or similar rule or regulation, of the student’s prior school district have expired. VIOLATIONS Violations of the Good Conduct Code include but are not limited to the following prohibited conduct and actions.

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1. Sell, manufacture or distribute illegal drugs, controlled substances, imitation controlled substances or drug paraphernalia.

2. Illegal Possession, use or threaten to use any instrument that is generally considered a weapon or an imitation weapon or an explosive.

3. Possess, use or be under the influence of illegal drugs, controlled substances, imitation controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia.

4. Possess, use, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages. 5. Assault or physically abuse any person at school or during school

activities or coming to and/or from school or a school activity. 6. Use, possess and/or transmit tobacco or imitation substances. 7. Damage, destroy, vandalize or steal school property and/or

personal property of employees, students, visitors to the school, or district patrons.

8. Participate in any conduct which, in Iowa, is illegal, whether or not an arrest or conviction occurs, except simple misdemeanor traffic violations.

DETERMINATION OF VIOLATION

When it comes to the attention of school officials that a student is suspected of violating the Fort Madison Good Conduct Policy or the rules of a specific extracurricular activity, the ADMINISTRATOR OR ADMINISTRATOR DESIGNEE will determine whether the student has committed a violation. Prior to making a final determination that there has been a violation, the Administrator or Administrator designee shall:

1. be informed of the allegations 2. perform an appropriate investigation

The student shall: 1. be notified, orally or in writing of the allegations against the

student and the basis of the allegations 2. be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations.

The Fort Madison Community School District may determine that there has been a violation of its Good Conduct Code whether or not criminal charges have been filed, whether a student’s trial is pending, or whether or not the student is found guilty by a court of law as long as there is reasonable evidence to support the finding of a Good Conduct Code violation. Once the determination is made that a student has violated the Fort Madison Good Conduct Code, the Administrator or the Administrator’s designee shall make a determination of the appropriate penalty. The student and his/her parent(s) shall be informed in writing of this decision (the nature of the violation and the determination of the penalty) by mailing the same to the student’s residence (or other address if the parents have a different address on file for mailing purposes with the school) within two schools days of the determination. In addition, the parent(s) will be notified orally, when possible. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION(S) The penalties listed below are for specific violations of the Good Conduct Code. Violations not specifically listed will result in similar consequences. Where applicable, the following will be applied in addition to the specific penalties outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. The penalty shall be imposed within three (3) school days of the Administrator or Administrator’s designee’s determination of a violation. Penalties: The penalty for a violation is ineligibility for a definite number of calendar days. The student must participate in practice during the period of

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ineligibility; however, the student shall not be permitted to dress for or participate in the contest.

First Offense: A student whose violation of the Good Conduct Code constitutes a first offense will be ineligible to participate in all extracurricular activities for 30 calendar days. If a student chooses to self-report, this will be considered an admission of guilt, the ineligibility will be reduced to 15 calendar days and will immediately start on the first date of the next scheduled event. Second Offense: A student whose violation of the Good Conduct Code constitutes a second offense will be ineligible to participate in all extracurricular activities for 90 calendar days. If a student chooses to self-report, this will be considered an admission of guilt, the ineligibility will be reduced 20 calendar days and will immediately start on the first date of the next scheduled event. Third Offense: A student whose violation of the Good Conduct code constitutes a third offense will be ineligible to participate in all extracurricular activities for one calendar year. If a student chooses to self-report, this will be considered an admission of guilt, the ineligibility will be reduced 90 calendar days and will immediately start on the first date of the next scheduled event.

Penalty Reduction:

1. Evaluation and Treatment: A student who has a second violation of the alcohol or drug provision of the Good Conduct Rule may elect to seek an evaluation and, if recommended, treatment from a recognized substance abuse facility at the student’s or student’s parent/guardian’s expense. If the student seeks the evaluation and agrees to waive confidentiality to allow the facility to report back to the superintendent or designee regarding recommendations for treatment or follow-up care, the student’s penalty for the second violation may be reduced by three (3) weeks. This reduction is not available for first or third violations.

2. Admission Prior to Determination: If a student comes forward to a coach, administrator, or activity sponsor to admit (self-report) a violation of the good Conduct Rule prior to a finding of guilt by the administration, the student’s penalty may be reduced by 15 days for a first violation, 30 days for a second violation, or 90 days for a third violation.

3. The reductions available in Items 1 and 2 of this section may not be combined.

4. A student who has been found to have violated one or both of the provisions described above prohibiting conduct that would be grounds for arrest or citation, or conduct that is inappropriate or offensive, may seek to reduce the penalty by entering into a Behavior Agreement. The Agreement shall be in writing and shall include, but not be limited to, an oral apology for the

student’s behavior to affected parties, restitution where appropriate, and a presentation before students in the elementary and middle schools regarding the inappropriateness of the student’s behavior. The degree of reduction of the penalty in such situations shall rest with the administrator or administrator designee, but in no event shall the reduction exceed one-third of the penalty.

STUDENT APPEAL Steps in appeal process: Contact the Superintendent of School in writing within 10 days of the Administrator or Administrator designees Good Conduct Meeting. (Identify the type of appeal) Type I - Appeals based on process - Handled by the Superintendent of Schools Type II - Appeals based on results - Handled through the Fort Madison Community District Board of Directors

All appeals are to be directed to the Fort Madison Community School District Board of Directors through the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1930 Avenue M, Fort Madison, Iowa, 52627. The student will remain on suspension from participation during the appeal process. At any hearing referred to herein, the parents of the student and any other person representing the interests of the student may be present. Hearings under this policy shall be conducted in accordance with Policy 503.2. Each year at the anniversary date, the student will have his/her record cleared. Students will, however, complete any suspension in effect on the last day of the previous year. ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES There will be no academic consequences for the violation of the Good Conduct Code whether on or off school grounds. Whenever any student is considered ineligible and is prevented from attending or performing in public performances or “outside activities” where the public performance or participation is part of their grade, such student will be given an alternative assignment which will be equal to the value of the performance or participation that they have missed. Such alternative assignment must be reasonable, should be similar to what is required of other students who miss for legitimate reasons, would reflect an academic consideration and will be used in lieu of the grade that would have been earned if the student would have been able to participate. Students who do not accomplish the alternative assignment will then be graded as any to the student who missed a required activity. LETTERS AND AWARDS Students who are ineligible at the conclusion of an activity shall not receive a letter or award for that activity. ATTENDANCE POLICY

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Universal Rules for Attendance Outlined consequences are non-negotiable No grades or participation points are to be given for unexcused absences Participation grades will be established for each tri-term and will

accumulate over the course of the term to equal 15% of the total term grade

0 absences = 100% of the 15% 1 absence = 86% of the 15% 2 absences = 71% of the 15% 3 absences = 57% of the 15% 4 absences = 43% of the 15% 5 absences = 29% of the 15% 6 absences = 14% of the 15% >7 absences = 0% of the 15%

Definitions Tardy- coming to class within the first 10 minutes after the tardy bell. During this time the doors to classrooms will be locked and students must report to the office.

Absence- coming to class without an excused pass after the first 10 minutes. The following will be the only reasons for excused absences:

1. Personal Illness - 4 absences per term will be accepted by phone call, but the total cannot exceed 5% (9 absences) for the school year before a *medical note is required.

2. Death/Funeral 3. Administrative Exemption

*Medical note refers to a note signed by the school nurse or a medical doctor. Participation points may be recovered with the teacher through the teacher’s discretion for excused absences. These participation points can also be lost due to lack of participation in class, failure to come to class prepared or for behavioral interruptions. Again, they can be recovered at the teacher’s discretion. Students leaving classes for extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, performance groups, etc, are also subject to the loss and recovery of participation points in classes. If we believe that curricular time is important it must be protected by staff and recovered by students.

Equivalents 3 Tardies = 1 unexcused absence 2 Unexcused absences = 1 Disciplinary Intervention and loss of

Lunch Privilege for 1 tri-term.

1st Disciplinary Intervention = 2 Teacher Detentions and loss of Lunch Privilege for 2 tri-terms

2nd Disciplinary Intervention = 3 Office Detentions and loss of Lunch Privilege for 3 tri-terms.

3rd Disciplinary Intervention = Removal from class or denial of class credit. Regular attendance is absolutely necessary. Students who attend classes regularly perform better in classes and earn higher grades than students who miss. Class discussions, guest speakers, demonstrations, and explanations given in class are very difficult for a student to make up. Good attendance patterns developed in high school will most likely continue when students leave school to enter the world of

work. Make up work: Students who are absent for any reason are responsible for making up the work missed following their individual teacher’s procedures for make-up work. These procedures will be included in each teacher’s classroom rules given to the students at the beginning of the term/year. Homework requests will be honored by phone for students absent for more than one day. All requests for homework are to be made by 10:00 a.m. and are to be directed to the attendance secretary.

Leaving after 8:15: Parents / guardians are to contact the attendance office to request that the student be excused prior to the student requesting to sign out. Student must secure a pass in advance from the attendance office. Student must get approval from a secretary and sign out before leaving.

If the student returns to school on that same day, he/she must sign back in, in the attendance office, and obtain a pass to be admitted to class. STUDENT REQUEST FOR ABSENCE Student must pick up absence request form from Guidance at least 1 week prior to absence. All teachers must list work missed along with student’s current grade and teacher initials. The form must be signed by a parent. Student is to turn the form in to Office 101 for principal approval. HOME SUSPENSION / IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION POLICY If a student is home suspended from Fort Madison High School, said student may not attend school sponsored activities or be on school property for the duration of said suspension. All homework assigned during all suspension time will be due the day said student re-enters class. It is the responsibility of each student to reschedule any test missed (while suspended) upon the day student returns to class. At administrators’ discretion suspension may be excused if the parent accompanies the student for a day of school. EXPULSION POLICY A student may be recommended by the administration for expulsion based on one or multiple situations depending on the severity and circumstances surrounding the incident(s). LOCKDOWN DRILLS The Fort Madison Community School District, in an effort to maintain a safe school environment, will conduct lockdown drills that may be announced or unannounced throughout the school year. BULLYING/HARASSMENT POLICY Fort Madison High School prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization of students based on any of the following actual or perceived traits or characteristics including, but not limited to, age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Board Policy 104

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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Fort Madison Senior High School students are expected to conduct themselves as mature young men and women every day at school. They must recognize the importance of education and display this through their compliance with the necessary expected behaviors of our school. However, it is realistic to acknowledge that situations will arise which some disciplinary consequences must be provided for inappropriate student behavior. It is extremely important that all staff members, administration, and parents/guardians work cooperatively to teach and model appropriate behavior to all students. The high school principal, associate principal or other school official reserves the right to deviate from the consequences identified if deemed appropriate. Students may be suspended or recommended for expulsion based on one incident or a series of incidences depending on the severity of and circumstances surrounding the incident(s). Expected Behavior Infraction Consequences Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner while attending school and all school activities or functions. Students are not be on any school campus other than FMHS between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. unless they have official business.

All inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to, behavior that interferes with the learning process of others, dishonesty and cheating, littering, loitering, running in the halls, cutting through the gym, excessive familiarity, in an unassigned area without a pass, open food/drink out of the MPR, profanity, wearing immodest/inappropriate clothing, sunglasses or head wear of any kind, or gang related attire Students may not be at Richardson, Lincoln, Middle School or Denmark unless they are there to carry out some official duty. Students on official business are to conduct their business and immediately leave the campus. Campus include but are not limited to sidewalks around buildings, grounds adjacent to buildings, bus pick up areas. To see someone who is not a family member is not considered official business.

Teachers may assign classroom detentions or refer students to the office. Upon referral to the office, consequences will be assigned as follows; 1st offense - 1 detention 2nd offense - 3 detentions 3rd offense - Wednesday School As assigned by administration.

Passes and/or other uses of this book are non-transferable.

All improper use including, but not limited to, reproduction of pass pages, improper/incomplete information, forged passes, improper use of another students agenda

1st offense - loss of pass privilege for 30 days 2nd offense - loss of pass privilege for 60 days 3rd offense - loss of pass privilege for the remainder of the school year

Students are expected to remain in the educational facilities (buildings). Students outside the buildings must be in direct route to another class, have an outdoor assignment, or have office

Any student found in outdoor areas/parking lots without permission/assignment will be considered insubordinate

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permission. (Properly signed out in office 101) Students shall use acceptable language when in the school or on school grounds.

Use of language, verbal or nonverbal, that shows disrespect or is vulgar when directed at any individual or group

Wednesday School

Students shall follow directions given by school personnel.

Insubordination. Open and/or repeated defiance to authority

3 day in-school suspension

Expected Behavior Infraction Consequences Students shall treat all staff members with respect.

Students will not (verbally or nonverbally) harass, threaten, or intimidate any staff member

Depending on severity, police could be notified. 1st offense - 3 day home suspension 2nd offense - referral to Superintendent for 5 day suspension 3rd offense - long term suspension pending expulsion hearing

Students are expected to treat others with respect on school premises or off school premises at a school sponsored activity.

Any disrespectful behavior toward other students (harassment) including name calling, teasing, provoking, intimidating. To include but not limited to racial or ethnic implications. Sexual harassment, any activity of a sexual nature that is unwanted or unwelcome, including but not limited to, unwanted touching, pinching, patting, verbal comments of a sexual nature, sexual name calling, pressure to engage in sexual activity, repeated propositions and unwanted body contact.

1st offense - Wednesday School 2nd offense - 3 day home suspension 3rd offense - referral to Superintendent for 5 day suspension.

Students shall settle differences by nonphysical means including peer conflict resolution strategies.

Fighting, participation in an inappropriate physical exchange.

1st offense - 3 day home suspension Police will be notified. Repeated infractions: will result in recommendation to the Board of Education for placement of the student in an alternative setting or expulsion from school.

Students shall respect the property of other students, the staff, guests, and the school district.

Vandalism. Alterations, deliberate or mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property.

1st offense - 3 day home suspension Police will be notified. Repeated infractions: will result in recommendation to the Board of Education for placement of the student in an alternative setting or expulsion from school.

Students shall not steal the property of other students, staff, guests, and the school district.

Theft: any wrongful taking of property of another person or of the school district.

1st offense - 3 day home suspension Police will be notified. Repeated infractions: will result in recommendation to the Board of Education for placement of the student in an alternative setting or expulsion from school.

Expected Behavior Infraction Consequences Students shall not be in possession of or under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs or paraphernalia on school property or at a school sponsored activity.

Possession or use of controlled substances, i.e. alcohol, drugs or “look alikes” on school property or at a school sponsored activity.

All violations reported to law enforcement. 1st offense - 5 day home suspension 2nd offense - 10 day home suspension 3rd and subsequent offenses - referral to superintendent for 20 day suspension

Students shall not buy, sell or deliver alcohol or other drugs on school property or at school sponsored activity.

Students involved in the delivery, buying, or selling of drugs or alcohol on school property or at a school sponsored activity.

Referral to Police: Long term suspension pending expulsion hearing.

Students shall not be in possession of any firearm, ammunition, explosives, weapon, or device which may be considered a dangerous weapon or look alike weapon.

Students using, transporting, or in possession of a dangerous weapons or explosives such as guns and knives on school property or at a school sponsored activity.

Referral to Police: Long term suspension pending expulsion hearing.

Students shall not call in any bomb threat or be accessory to this action or shall not cause a false alarm by setting off an alarm or deliberately causing a fire

Any verbal or written threat of a bomb in school facilities or on school property or any intentional setting of a fire or setting off an alarm.

Referral to Police: Long term suspension pending expulsion hearing.

Any behavior not addressed may be handled by administration with consequences deemed appropriate on an individual basis. D RESS CODE Students’ personal appearance should not disrupt the educational process and atmosphere, constitute a threat to the health, safety, welfare or property of others, and violate local health and obscenity laws. The following are examples but not an exclusive listing of items that are considered inappropriate:

• Halter-style, back-less, single strap, spaghetti strap or strapless attire • Midriff shirts or blouses that are less than waist length. • Shirts with arm holes that allow viewing of torso, chests. • Shorts, pants worn below the hips. • Pants, shorts with holes in inappropriate places. • All headwear should be removed upon entering the building during the

school day and stored in lockers or bags and out of sight. • Hats will be confined to shop areas that require headwear. • Clothing promoting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, sexual innuendo,

nudity or are gang related. • Shirt and skirt pant or short when worn as designed doesn’t overlap or

meet while standing. Clothing allowing over exposure of bare skin in areas considered risqué. Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to cover with another garment, reverse the clothing, remove or change before they will be allowed to attend class. Habitual offenders will face disciplinary measures by the administration. PERSONAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The high school is not the proper place for personal electronic equipment. Use of items such as but not limited to cell phones, cameras, CD players, MP3 players, hand held games, Ipods and other types of equipment, is prohibited during the school day and if in the building should be turned off andout of sight.

1st Offense: Item confiscated and turned in to the office. Item returned to parent only. Three office detentions assigned.

2rd Offense: Item confiscated and turned in to the office. Item returned

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office. Emergency calls can best be handled via office personnel as they can create the most ideal conditions for students to be informed of an emergency situation. The office staff can provide for or have ready a response to the emergency where a student may not be thinking clearly and may make a situation worse. WEDNESDAY SCHOOL INFRACTIONS Wednesday School will be held from 3:30 - 5:30 on designated Wednesdays. Students assigned to Wednesday school will be responsible for bringing with them all of their books, workbooks, paper, writing utensils, and any other supplies that they use for every class that they are enrolled in. Students will NOT be allowed to go to their locker at ANY TIME during Wednesday School. The following is a list of infractions that will result in Wednesday School. There may be other infractions that Administration will find it necessary to assign Wednesday School.

1. Delinquent Detention: Failure to serve office assigned detention. 2. Off Campus: Leaving the FMHS campus without signing out in the

attendance office. 3. Insubordination: Open and/or repeated defiance to authority. IE Students who refuse to leave class when instructed. 4. Disrespectful Language: Any use of language, verbal or nonverbal, that

shows disrespect or is vulgar when directed at any individual or group. 5. Excessive Unexcused absence: 4 or more unexcused absences in a

week’s time period- includes all classes and homerooms . 6. 5th and subsequent tardies: Arriving to the same class late five times in

one semester

*Note: Students, who choose not to attend Wednesday School will be assigned an additional Wednesday School plus a makeup date for the first offense. Second offense may result in suspension. An action plan will also be created during the conference outlining expectations and consequences. *Note: Continued unacceptable behavior or actions by a student of FMHS may result in placement at another educational setting. *After the third Wednesday School for disciplinary reasons, a student may be suspended for additional Wednesday School Infractions. FORT MADISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY The Fort Madison Community School District (FMCSD) promotes the use and development of electronic information resouces as a means to support learning and to enhance instruction. To this end the district permits its students and adults to acces the Internet.

A. Goals and Expectations Student use of technology is under the direction and supervision of the teacher. Parents may also play a part in supervising appropriate use outside of the school. Under school supervision, the rationale for student use is based on the importance of achieving the following goals: 1. Learn technology operations and concepts. 2. Practice ethical responsible use and safety. 3. Learn to use search tools to locate and research

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projects. 4. Learn to use productivity tools.

B. Student Responsibilities

1. Sign the informed consent form and understand compliance with this is a condition of access to district system and electronic resources, and non-compliance may have other consequences as well.

2. Conduct all of his/her activities in accordance with the guidelines and policies set out for the use of computer and electronic resources related to the school.

3. Conduct all activities in a responsible, ethical, legal and courteous manner, especially when contacting others on the Internet network

4. Be aware that network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. For example; network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. User should not expect that files stored on district servers will always be private.

5. Do not reveal your personal address or phone number online.

6. Report misuse of technology to teacher or administrator.

C. Please note that Internet access is a privilege granted by the Fort Madison Community Schools. Violation of the use of this privilege will result in the revocation of the privilege. The following actions will result in suspension of the privilege or permanent revocation.

1. Students must display signed and stamped planners while using technology. If the student forgets his/her planner or doesn’t have it signed and stamped, he/she may not use technology.

2. Any attempt to “fix” any software, hardware or system problem, or attempt to add to or delete any programming, software, files or other components of a system. Problems must be reported to the system administrator.

3. Students are not allowed to let another student use their account or Student ID card for technology access.

4. Students will not access or explore online locations or materials which are inappropriate for school assignments including but not limited to games and text messaging.

5. Students must properly log out at the end of their session on the Internet. Do not leave the workstation unattended while online.

6. Students will be polite when corresponding with others. Abusive messages will not be tolerated.

7. Students must use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.

8. Any equipment brought from home but used at school will fall under school guidelines an

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COMPUTER/INTERNET CONSENT FORM Students who would like access to the Fort Madison Community Schools computer/Internet must complete this form. Failure to sign this form will deny access to all computers at Fort Madison High School, including personal computers. Student Name I have read the “Acceptable Use Agreement for the Fort Madison Community Schools Technology and agree to abide by the provisions therein”. Applicant’s Signature Parent Consent and Signature: I have read the Fort Madison Community Schools Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and agree to abide by the provisions therein. I understand that although the Fort Madison School District has taken reasonable precautions to ensure that inappropriate material is unavailable throughout the network, it is not possible to completely eliminate the possibility of exposure to such materials. I give permission for my child to receive access to the District Internet Network and computers. Print name and relationship to student: Parent/Guardian signature:

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Seminar Hallway Passport for ___________________

(Name of Student)

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