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Midview North Elementary School Student Handbook
Ms. Carla Molnar, Principal
Midview North Elementary 13070 Durkee Rd., Grafton, OH 44044 (440)-748-6869 (440)-748-7056 fax
440-748-5313 clinic
www.midviewk12.org
This agenda belongs to:
Name: ________________________
Teacher:_______________________
Phone Number:_________________
FOREWORD
This student handbook was developed to answer many of the commonly asked questions that you and your parents may have during the school year and to provide specific information about certain Board policies and procedures. This handbook contains important information that you should know. Please take time to become familiar with the following information and keep the handbook available
for frequent reference by you and your parents. If you have any questions that are not addressed in this handbook, you are encouraged to talk to your teachers or the building principal. This handbook replaces all prior handbooks and other written material on the same subjects. This handbook does not equate to an irrevocable contractual commitment to the student, but only reflects the current status of the Board’s policies and the School’s rules as of May 31, 2019. If any of the policies or administrative guidelines referenced herein are revised after May 31, 2019, the language in the most current policy or administrative guideline prevails. Current copies of Board policies and administrative guidelines are available from the principal.
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Civil Rights Compliance Officer – All students have the right to equal educational opportunities.
Any person who believes that he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color,
disability, religion, gender, or national origin while at school or a school-sponsored activity should
immediately contact the Director of Education at the Midview Board Office. Any student making a
complaint or participating in a school investigation will be protected from retaliation. The Midview
Board Office can provide additional information concerning equal access to educational opportunities.
Frank Major - Director of Education
13050 Durkee Road, Grafton, OH 44044
440-748-5353 440-748-5395-fax
ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICES—POSTED ON THE MIDVIEW WEBSITE
Disability Awareness 504
Student Records/Directory Information Statement of Non-Discrimination
Civil Rights Officer Communicable Diseases
FERPA Bullying/Harassment Policy
Homeless Student Health Services
Title I Federal Funds Notice
SCHOOL DAY
The school day for North Elementary is 8:40 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. The office will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. However, students will not have access to the building before 8:20 a.m. as supervision will not be available at that time.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The school’s rules and procedures are designed to allow students to be educated in a safe and orderly environment. All students are expected to follow staff members’ directions and to obey all school rules. In order to keep parents informed of their child’s progress in school, parents will be provided information on a regular basis and whenever concerns arise. Many times it will be the responsibility
of the student to deliver the information. The School, however, may use the mail or hand delivery to ensure contact. Parents are encouraged to build a two-way link with the child’s teachers and support staff by informing the staff of suggestions or concerns that may help their child better accomplish his/her educational goals.
STUDENT WELL BEING Student safety is the responsibility of both students and staff. All staff members are familiar with
emergency procedures such as fire and tornado drills and accident reporting procedures. If a student is aware of any dangerous situation or accident, she/he must notify a staff person immediately. State law requires that all students have an emergency medical authorization completed and signed by a parent or guardian on file in the School office. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from school until the document is complete and on file. Students with specific health care needs should deliver written notice about such needs along with physician documentation to the School office.
PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
The Midview Local School District has in place at each school building a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) system. PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. It is a way to support everyone to create the kinds of schools where all students are successful. The goals of the Midview PBIS program is to help guide students to Being Ready,
Being Respectful, and Being Responsible.
PBIS Matrix for Midview North
Location READY RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE
Classroom (School-Wide)
Have materials and supplies ready
Use kind words
Stay in your area
Listen for directions
Use inside voices Raise your hand
Do your work Follow teacher instructions
Hallway (HALL rules)
All eyes forward Listen and follow directions
Level 0 voice Stay behind the person in front of you
Low speed Go directly to your destination
Restroom (FLUSH rules)
Enter restroom at a Level 0 voice Walking feet
Stay private while using the bathroom Level 0 voice
Wash hands Leave restroom clean Floors stay dry
Cafeteria Tables
Stay seated while eating Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Raise your hand for help
Level 2 voice or quieter Use kind words Say please and thank you
Eat your own food Throw away your trash Keep your area clean
Buyer’s Line Stand in single file line Keep hands and feet to self
Level 2 voice or quieter Use kind words; say please and thank you
Move through line carefully Get all necessary items while in line
Playground Dress appropriately Line up when the signal is given Keep hands and feet to yourself
Take turns and share equipment Invite others to play Remain at a Level 0 when entering and exiting the building
Use equipment for its intended purpose Follow the school rules during recess
LRC Keep hands and feet to yourself Sit on chair correctly Walk at all times
Enter quietly- Level 1 voice Use kind words
Take care of supplies Return books on time Take care of library books Use library sticks correctly
Computer Room
Keep hands and feet to yourself Sit on chair correctly Walk at all times
Enter quietly- Level 1 voice Keep hands on your own computer Raise hand for help
Take care of equipment Treat computers with care Hands off the screen
Art Room Keep hands and feet to yourself
Enter quietly- Level 1 voice
Take care of supplies
Sit on stool correctly
Share supplies Bring your pouch and art shirt Create your best
Music Room Listen to directions Stay in your own space
Enter quietly- Level 1 voice Take turns Use kind words
Raise your hand to speak Perform your best
Gymnasium Keep hands and feet to yourself Be aware of your surroundings while playing Shoes must be tied at all times
Enter quietly- Level 1 voice Level 3 voice or quieter during play Follow directions Use equipment properly Play fairly
Take care of equipment Wear appropriate clothing and shoes When you hear the whistle-STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN Show good sportsmanship
Assemblies Eyes on the speaker Listen for directions Keep hands and feet to self
Level 0 voice Listen to the speaker Use appropriate applause
Stay in your area Walking feet when entering and exiting
Arrival Bring all belongings off bus/car into the building with you Level 1 Voice Enter through the correct door and at the correct building
Walk calmly off the bus and into the building Keep hands, feet and belongings to self
Heading straight to class Listening to directions and prompts given by staff members Ask for help
Bus Line (Dismissal)
Have your bookbag and belongings ready Level 1 voice so you can hear when your bus number is called
Level 0 when you leave room Walk to line at Level 0 with hands at your side
Level 1 in line
Wait until you’re released by adult to walk outside
Bus Remain in assigned bus seat Keep book bag and belongings on you at all times
Level 2 Voice
Keep hands, feet, and body to yourself
Keep book bag and belongings on you while walking to bus Level 0 when yourstop has arrived
Every Day Pick-Up Line
Have your bookbag and belongings ready Listen for “Everyday Pick-Up” announcement
Level 0 voice when leaving room Level 0 voice with hands at side going down hallway Follow adult instructions in Everyday Pick-Up area
Level 1 Voice
Stay in designated pick-up area Wait until you’re dismissed to car
INJURY AND ILLNESS All injuries must be reported to a teacher or the office. If the injuries are minor, the student will be treated and may return to class. If medical attention is required, the office will follow the school’s emergency procedures and attempt to make contact with the student’s parents. A student who becomes ill during the school day should request permission to go to the clinic. An
appropriate adult in the clinic will determine whether or not the student should remain in school or go home. No student will be released from school without proper parental permission or contact with one of the names on the emergency information sheet.
SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION
ENROLLING IN THE SCHOOL
In general, State law requires students to enroll in the school district in which their parent or legal guardian resides.
New students under the age of eighteen (18) must be enrolled by their parent or legal guardian. When enrolling, parents must provide copies of the following:
A. Birth certificate B. Court papers allocating parental rights and responsibilities, or custody (if appropriate) C. 2 proofs of residency (mortgage/lease & a utility bill) D. Social security card (copy) E. Proof of updated immunizations.
Under certain circumstances, temporary enrollment may be permitted. In such cases, parents will be notified about documentation required to establish permanent enrollment. A student who has been suspended or expelled by another public school in Ohio may be temporarily denied admission to the District’s schools during the period of suspension or expulsion even if that student would otherwise be entitled to attend school in the District. Likewise, a student who has been expelled or otherwise removed for disciplinary purposes from a public school in another state and the period of expulsion or removal has not expired, may be temporarily denied admission to the District’s schools during the period of expulsion or removal or until the expiration of the period of
expulsion or removal which the student would have received in the District had the student committed the offense while enrolled in the District. Prior to denying admission, however, the Superintendent shall offer the student an opportunity for a hearing to review the circumstances of the suspension or expulsion and any other factors the Superintendent determines to be relevant. If a student has recently been discharged or released from the custody of the Department of Youth Services (DYS) and is seeking admittance or re-admittance into the District, the student will not be admitted until the following records required to be released by DYS to the Superintendent have been received:
A. an updated copy of the student’s transcript
B. a report of the student’s behavior while in DYS custody
C. the student’s current individualized education program (IEP), if an IEP has been
developed for the child
D. a summary of the instructional record of the child’s behavior
In addition, if a new student resides in the District with a grandparent and is the subject of a: 1) power of attorney designating the grandparent as the attorney-in-fact; or 2) a caretaker authorization affidavit executed by the grandparent that provides the grandparent with authority over the care, physical custody, and control of the child, including the ability to enroll child in school, consent in all
school related matters, and discuss with the District the child’s educational progress, the student’s grandparent may enroll the child in school on a tuition-free basis. However, in addition to the above-referenced documents that are typically required for enrollment, the grandparent must provide the District with duly executed and a notarized copy of a power of attorney or caretaker authorization affidavit.
SCHEDULING AND ASSIGNMENT The principal will assign each student to the appropriate classroom and program. Any questions or concerns about the assignment should be discussed with the principal.
EARLY DISMISSAL
No student will be allowed to leave school prior to dismissal time without either: (a) a written request signed by the legal custodial parent/legal guardian; or (b) the legal custodial parent/legal guardian coming to the School office to request the release. No student will be released to a person other than a legal custodial parent(s)/legal guardian without written permission signed by the legal custodial parent(s)/legal guardian.
EARLY RELEASE
A reminder note with the date & time will be sent home prior to the following early release days:
Friday, November 5, 2020 Friday, March 26, 2021
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DAYS
During the school year, the teachers will be taking part in Professional Training Days. On these dates, teachers will be attending school; however students will not. Professional Training Days for
the school year are as follows:
Monday, August 31—Friday, September 4, 2020 Thursday, October 8, 2020 Friday, January 22, 2021
Friday, March 5, 2021
WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFER FROM SCHOOL
Parents must notify the principal about plans to transfer their child to another school. School records will be transferred to the new school within fourteen (14) days of the parents’ notice or request.
IMMUNIZATIONS Students must be current with all immunizations required by law or have an authorized waiver from State immunization requirements. For the safety of all students, the school principal may remove a student from school or establish a deadline for meeting State requirements if a student does not have the necessary immunizations or authorized waiver. Any questions about immunizations or waivers should be directed to the school nurse.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
A complete Emergency Medical Authorization Form must be on file with the School in order for a student to participate in any activity off school grounds, including field trips, spectator trips, athletic and other extracurricular activities, and co-curricular activities. The Emergency Medical Authorization form is provided at the time of enrollment or at the beginning of each school year. Please note that the names provided for us on the emergency medical form are to be used in case of an emergency when we cannot reach a parent. They are not used for permission for everyday pick up. You
must notify the office in writing the day of pick up or fill out a form available on request from the office giving us this information.
USE OF MEDICATIONS
Students who must take prescribed and/or over the counter medication during the school day, must comply with the following guidelines:
A. Parents should, with their physician’s counsel, determine whether the medication
schedule can be adjusted to avoid administering medication during school hours.
B. The appropriate form must be filed with the respective building principal before the student will be allowed to begin taking any medication during school hours or to use an inhaler to self-administer asthma medication. Such forms must be filed annually and as necessary for any change in the medication.
C. All medications must be registered with the clinic and must be
delivered to school in the containers in which they were dispensed by the prescribing
physician or licensed pharmacist.
D. Medication that is brought to the office will be properly secured. Except as noted below, medication must be delivered to the clinic by the student’s parent or guardian or by another responsible adult at the parent or guardian’s request. Students may carry emergency medications for allergies and/or reactions, or asthma inhalers during school hours. Students are strictly prohibited from transferring emergency medication or inhalers to any other student for their use or possession.
E. Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent will be destroyed by school personnel when a prescription is no longer to be administered or at the end of a school year.
F. The parents, or his/her designee, shall have sole responsibility to instruct their child to
take the medication at the scheduled time.
G. A log will be maintained by the personnel designated to administer medication, as well as the date and the time of day that administration is required. This log will be maintained along with the physician’s written request and the parent’s written release.
Nonprescribed (Over-the-Counter) Medications If a student is found using or possessing a nonprescribed medication without parent authorization, the student will be brought to the school office while the student’s parents are contacted for authorization. The medication will be confiscated until written authorization is received. Any student who distributes medication of any kind or who is found in possession of unauthorized medication is in violation of the School’s Code of Conduct and will be disciplined in accordance with
the drug-use provision of the code. A student may possess and use a metered dose inhaler or a dry powder inhaler to alleviate asthmatic symptoms or before exercise to prevent the onset of asthmatic symptoms, at school or at any activity, event, or program sponsored by or in which the student’s school is a participant if the appropriate form is completed and on file in the clinic. A student who is authorized to possess and use a metered dose or dry powder inhaler may not transfer possession of any inhaler or other medication to any other student.
CONTROL OF CASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Because a school has a high concentration of people, it is necessary to take specific measures when the health or safety of the group is at risk. The School’s professional staff may remove or isolate a student who has been ill or has been exposed to a communicable disease or highly-transient pests. Specific communicable diseases include: diphtheria, scarlet fever, strep infections, pink eye, whooping cough, mumps, measles, rubella, and other conditions indicated by the local and state
health departments. Any removal will be only for the contagious period as specified in the school’s administrative guidelines.
CONTROL OF NONCASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES The school district has an obligation to protect staff and students from non-casual contact,
communicable diseases. When a non-casual contact communicable disease is suspected, the student’s health will be reviewed by a panel of resource people, including the county health department. The school will protect the privacy of the person affected and those in contact with the affected person. Students and staff will be permitted to remain in school unless there is definitive evidence to warrant exclusion. Non-casual contact communicable diseases include sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), ARC-AIDS Related Complex, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency), Hepatitis B, and other diseases that may be specified by the State Board of Health.
As required by Federal law, parents will be requested to have their child’s blood checked for HIV and HBV when the child bleeds at school and students or staff members are exposed to the blood. Any testing is subject to laws protecting confidentiality.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Midview West and North each has a Guidance Counselor. Guidance and Counseling services are
available to all students. Every attempt will be made to schedule appointments during lunch, recess,
or homeroom so as not to interrupt academic classes.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provide that no individual will be discriminated against on the basis of a disability. This protection applies not just to the student, but to all individuals who have access to the District’s programs and facilities. A student can access special education services through the proper evaluation procedures. Parent involvement in this procedure is important and required by Federal (IDEA) and State law. Contact Sharon Novak, Director of Pupil Services at 748-5353 to inquire about evaluation procedures and programs.
STUDENT RECORDS The school district maintains many student records including both directory information and confidential information. Directory information includes:
Directory information can be provided upon request to any individual, other than a for-profit organization, even without the written consent of a parent. Parents may refuse to allow the Board to disclose any or all of such “directory information” upon written notification to the Board. For further information about the items included within the category of directory information and instructions on how to prohibit its release you may wish to consult the Board’s annual Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) notice which can be found in Board Policy. Other than directory information, access to all other student records is protected by (FERPA) and Ohio law. Except in limited circumstances as specifically defined in state and federal law, the school
district is prohibited from releasing confidential education records to any outside individual or organization without the prior written consent of the parents, or the adult student, as well as those individuals who have matriculated and entered a postsecondary educational institution at any age. The Board will provide access or release directory information to armed forces recruiters unless the parent or student request that prior written consent be obtained. Confidential records include test scores, psychological reports, behavioral data, disciplinary records, and communications with family and outside service providers.
Students and parents have the right to review and receive copies of all educational records. Costs for copies of records may be charged to the parent. To review student records please provide a written notice identifying requested student records to the building principal. You will be given an appointment with the appropriate person to answer any questions and to review the requested student records. Parents and adult students have the right to amend a student record when they believe that any of the information contained in the record is inaccurate, misleading or violates the student’s privacy. A
parent or adult student must request the amendment of a student record in writing and if the request is denied, the parent or adult student will be informed of his/her right to a hearing on the matter. Consistent with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), no student shall be required, as a part of the school program or the district’s curriculum, without prior written consent of the student (if an adult, or an emancipated minor) or, if an un-emancipated minor, his/her parents, to submit to or participate in any survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:
A. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parents;
B. mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family;
C. sex behavior or attitudes;
D. illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
E. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;
F. legally recognized privileged and analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
G. religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or his/her parents; or
H. income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program
or for receiving financial assistance under such a program).
Consistent with the PPRA and Board policy, parents may inspect any materials used in conjunction with any such survey, analysis, or evaluation. Please contact your building principal to inspect such materials. Further, parents have the right to inspect, upon request, a survey or evaluation created by a third party before the survey/evaluation is administered or distributed by the school to the student. The parent will have access to the survey/evaluation within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building principal.
The Superintendent will provide notice directly to parents of students enrolled in the district of the substantive content of this policy at least annually at the beginning of the school year, and within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in this policy. In addition, the Superintendent will notify parents of students in the district, at least annually at the beginning of the school year, of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when the following activities are scheduled or expected to be scheduled:
A. activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from
students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information for otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose); and
B. the administration of any survey by a third party that contains one or more of the items
described in A through H above.
The Family Policy Compliance Office in the U.S. Department of Education administers both FERPA and PPRA. Parents and/or eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW 20202-4605
Washington, D.C. www.ed.gov/offices/OM/fpco Informal inquiries may be sent to the Family Policy Compliance Office via the following email addresses: [email protected]; and [email protected].
STUDENT FEES AND FINES
Students will be provided necessary textbooks for courses of instruction without cost. In accordance with State law, the Midview School District charges a fee for materials used in the course of instruction for each grade level. You will be notified at the beginning of every school year the amount of the fee. Charges may also be imposed for loss, damage or destruction of school apparatus, equipment, musical instruments, library materials, textbooks and for damage to school buildings or property. Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment. Fees may be waived in situations where there is financial hardship.
Students can avoid late fines by promptly returning borrowed materials. Failure to pay fines, fees, or charges may result in the withholding of grades and credits.
STUDENT FUND RAISING Students participating in school-sponsored groups and activities may solicit funds from other
students, staff members, and members of the community in accordance with school guidelines. The following general rules apply to all fund-raisers;
• Students may not participate in fund-raising activities off school property without proper supervision by approved staff or other adults.
• Students may not participate in a fund-raising activity conducted by a parent group, booster
club, or community organization on school property without the approval of the principal. Students may not sell any item or service in school without the prior approval of the Principal. Violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action.
STUDENT VALUABLES
Students are not to bring items of value to school. Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, electronic equipment, and the like, are tempting targets for theft and extortion. The School will not be liable for any loss or damage to personal valuables.
MEAL SERVICE The School participates in the National School Lunch Program and makes lunches available to students for a fee of $2.85 & breakfast for $1.35. Reduced price is $.40 for lunch & $.30 for breakfast. Students may also bring their own lunch to school to be eaten in the School’s cafeteria. Milk may be purchased for $.50. You may choose to use the online program www.PayForIt.net to refill your child’s lunch account and monitor what they are purchasing.
Applications for the School’s Free and Reduced-Priced Meal program are distributed to all students. If a student does not receive an application form or changes in family circumstance cause a need and believes s/he is eligible, contact the school office or call 440-748-5357. Fast food may not be delivered or brought to the cafeteria without permission from the Principal. A
parent may have lunch with their child during the child’s assigned lunch period in the cafeteria if a
note is sent to the school 24 hours in advance. No student may leave school premises during the
lunch period without his/her parent properly signing them out of the office.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS The School complies with all fire safety laws and will conduct fire drills in accordance with state law. Teachers will provide specific instructions on how to proceed in the case of fire or tornado and will oversee the safe, prompt, and orderly evacuation of the building in such cases. The school conducts tornado drills during the tornado season following procedures prescribed by the State. (The alarm system for tornadoes consists of a public address announcement or emergency air horn.)
EMERGENCY CLOSING AND 2 HOUR DELAYS
If the school must be closed or the opening delayed because of inclement weather or other conditions, families will be notified through our automated phone system. The school will also notify the following radio and television stations:
• TV channels 3, 5, 8, 19 Radio stations WEOL, WOBL, WTAM
The 2 hour delay schedule is as follows:
• Student bus pick-up: 2 hours later than their regular time • Student may come into school at: 10:20 a.m.—10:40 a.m. • Announcements: 10:45 a.m.
• Lunch: regular scheduled times • Dismissal: 3:00 p.m. (regular time)
Breakfast will not be served on this type of day. Parents and students are responsible for knowing about emergency closings and delays.
PREPAREDNESS FOR TOXIC AND ASBESTOS HAZARDS The school is concerned for the safety of students and attempts to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations to protect students from hazards that may result from industrial accidents beyond the control of school officials or from the presence of asbestos materials used in previous construction. A copy of the school district’s Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard Policy and asbestos management plan will be made available for inspection at the Board offices upon
request.
VISITORS
Visitors, particularly parents, are welcome at the school. Visitors must report to the office upon entering the school, state the reason for the visit and must provide his/her driver’s license to the office to obtain a pass. If the visitor does not have his/her license, he/she will NOT be permitted to go beyond the school’s front office. Any visitor found in the building without a visitor’s pass shall be reported to the building principal. If a person wishes to confer with a member of the staff,
he/she should call for an appointment prior to coming to the school in order to schedule a mutually convenient meeting time. Students may not bring visitors to school without prior permission from the principal.
RECESS
Students receive 20 minutes of recess daily. This is an opportunity for students to socialize and
exercise; however, recess can be removed from students if behavior issues arise or assignments are
not being completed.
Unless it is raining or the temperature or wind chill drops below 24 degrees, students will have
outdoor recess. Please be sure to dress for the weather. Students are not permitted to return to
their classrooms for forgotten materials during the lunch/recess period.
Our playground houses an equipment area and a blacktop area with basketball hoops. Students will
be taught expectations for the playground by the recess monitors. Students who do not follow the
rules may not be permitted to use the equipment, may be asked to sit out for a period of time, or
may receive other disciplinary actions according to our school-wide behavior policy.
USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
Students and their parents must receive teacher permission before using any equipment or materials in the classroom. Students must seek permission from the principal prior to using any other school equipment or facility. Students are responsible for the proper use and protection of any equipment or
facility they are permitted to use.
LOST AND FOUND There will be lost and found areas in the building. Students will be notified of each location. Students who have lost items should check there and may retrieve their items if they give a proper description. Unclaimed items will be given to charity at the close of the school year.
USE OF TELEPHONES Office telephones are not to be used for personal calls. Except in an emergency, students will not be called to the office to receive a telephone call. While students may possess cellular phones on school property, students are prohibited from turning on their phones or allowing them to be visible during the school day. Cellular phones used without
permission will be confiscated and returned to the student’s parent.
FOOD AND SNACK GUIDELINES
Health and safety go hand in hand. Due to the prevalence of food allergies and other health issues
affecting our students we must be proactive when it comes to food, snacks, and treats consumed in
school. Please follow the following guidelines:
Birthdays
• If your child would like to share something for his/her birthday, we kindly ask you send in a
non-food item with your child. (Non-food ideas include: pencil, stickers, eraser, etc.) (PLEASE: NO BALLOONS OF ANY KIND!!!!!!)
• No cupcakes, brownies, cookies, candy etc. will be permitted for birthdays. • If any type of food item is sent into school, it will be sent back home with the child. No
exceptions. Holiday Parties
• Students in grades K-4 participate in holiday parties for Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Treats and snacks WILL BE permitted on the scheduled party days. However, all food must be store bought and pre-packaged.
• No homemade food items will be allowed for parties. This way, food labels can be referred to
if need be. • The school will continue to provide a treat for the holiday parties. • NO glass items or balloons of any kind may be used in/for party games or crafts.
Personal Snacks and Lunch
• Individual students may still bring homemade or home-baked foods for personal snacks, lunches, etc. However, sharing of these snacks or passing out snacks to others will not be permitted.
Miscellaneous Classroom Activities
• Classroom parties will not serve soda-pop to students. Water, juice, capri suns, juice boxes, or milk should be served.
• When classroom lunch parties are planned, students will have the option to pack a lunch or buy from the cafeteria. Teachers will notify parents ahead of time when a food party is planned and what will be served to students.
• There may be preplanned activities that support a unit of study (ie. Making applesauce for
Johnny Appleseed Day, Thanksgiivng Feast, etc). If this is planned for the classroom, parents will be notified prior to the activity taking place. This does NOT include birthdays.
DELIVERIES TO SCHOOL
The office will not accept deliveries such as food (door dash), flowers, balloons, gifts, etc. for
students. Arrangements should not be made to have such items delivered to school. All deliveries
made during the school day will be refused by the office staff.
ADVERTISING OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
Students may not post announcements or advertisements for outside activities without receiving prior approval from the principal. The principal will attempt to respond to a request for approval within one (1) school day of its receipt.
SECTION II – ACADEMICS
COURSE OFFERINGS
Our schools follow the Ohio Academic Content Standards at all grade levels.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are academic activities that are held off school grounds. There are also other trips that are part of the school’s co-curricular and extra-curricular program. No minor student may participate in any school-sponsored trip without parental consent and a current emergency medical form on file in the office. Medications normally administered at school will be administered while on field trips. The Student Code of Conduct applies to all field trips.
GRADES Midview Elementary Schools have a standard grading procedure, as well as additional notations that may indicate work in progress or incomplete work. Grades indicate the extent to which the student
has acquired the necessary learning. In general, students are assigned grades based upon test results, homework, projects and classroom participation. Each teacher may place a different emphasis on these areas when determining a grade and will so inform the students at the beginning of the course. If a student is not sure how his/her grade will be determined, s/he should ask the teacher. The School applies the following grading system: 90 to 100 = A = Excellent achievement
80 to 89 = B = Good achievement 70 to 79 = C = Satisfactory achievement 60 to 69 = D = Minimum-Acceptable achievement 0 to 59 = F = Failing O = Outstanding S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement (interim reports) U = Unsatisfactory
GRADING PERIODS Students will receive a report card at the end of each nine-week period indicating their grades for each course of study for that portion of the academic term. When a student appears to be at risk of failure, reasonable efforts will be made to notify the parents
so they can talk with the teacher about what actions can be taken to improve poor grades.
POWERSCHOOL
All parents have access to their child’s progress report/grades at any time through PowerSchool, the district’s on-line grade book. The parent/student username and password is distributed at the beginning of each school year and the link is pro-vided on the Midview Local Schools web page. Please contact individual teachers for more information regarding class progress. Official interim progress reported are NOT mailed
or given to the student. Report cards are issued at the end of each grading period. Scheduled parent-teacher conferences will be held throughout the year.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION Promotion to the next grade (or level) is based on the following criteria:
• current level of achievement
• potential for success at the next level • emotional, physical, and/or social maturity
A student can be retained if s/he is truant (absent without excuse) for more than ten percent (10%) of the required attendance days of the current school year AND has failed two (2) or more of the
required curriculum subject areas in the current grade. Even if s/he falls in the preceding category, a student may be promoted if the principal and the teachers of the classes that the student failed agree that the student is academically prepared to be promoted.
COMMON CORE STANDARDS
Midview Local Schools adheres to the use of the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts
and Math and the Ohio’s New Learning Standards in all other subject areas. Information about these
standards can be found on the Ohio Department of Education website: education.ohio.gov
STATEWIDE TESTING
The Ohio Department of Education requires that all public school students take state-wide
assessments in a variety of areas at different grade levels. Midview Local Schools complies with state
testing requirements. Families will be notified about the specific state assessments including required
subjects, testing format, dates, etc. each school year.
THIRD GRADE READING GUARANTEE
In summer 2012, legislation strengthened the Third Grade Reading Guarantee to give greater emphasis to reading instruction and intervention in the early grades. Through this initiative, school
districts and community schools will diagnose reading deficiencies in students at grades kindergarten through three, create individualized reading improvement and monitoring plans and provide intensive reading interventions. The new law also includes additional requirements for school districts and community schools. Additional information will be sent home with all parents, grades K-3, each school year.
HOMEWORK
The assignment of homework can be expected. Student grades will reflect the completion of all work, including outside assignments. Homework is also part of the student’s preparation for the assessment tests and graduation.
COMPUTER/INTERNET POLICY
GRADES K-4
Students are responsible for good behavior on the district’s computers, network, and internet, just as they are in the classrooms, hallways, other school premises, and school-sponsored events. Communication on the internet is often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communication apply. Users who disregard this policy may have their privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the internet through the district’s computers assumes personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal.
• Users may only access the internet by using their assigned internet/email account. Use of
another individual's account/email address/password is prohibited. Users may not allow other persons to utilize their accounts/email addresses/passwords.
• Use of the internet and any information procured from the internet is at the user's own risk. The district is not responsible for any damage a user suffers, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mistaken deliveries, or service interruptions. The district is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the internet. Information (including text, graphics, audio, video, etc.) from internet sources used in
student papers, reports, and projects should be cited the same as references to printed materials.
• Users may encounter material which is objectionable, and which users, parents, teachers, or administrators may consider inappropriate or offensive. It is the user's responsibility not to initiate access to such material. If such material is encountered accidentally, it is the user's responsibility to discontinue the access immediately, without downloading, copying, or sharing the material with others.
• Users should not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.
• Transmission of any material in violation of any state or federal law or regulation, or board policy, is prohibited.
• Users are expected to abide by the following generally accepted rules of network etiquette:
o Be polite, courteous, and respectful in your messages to others. Use language appropriate to school situations in any communications made through the district's computers. Refrain from using obscene, profane, vulgar, sexually explicit, defamatory, or abusive language in your messages.
o Never reveal names, addresses, phone numbers, or passwords, of yourself or other students, family members, teachers, administrators, or other staff members while communicating on the internet.
o Do not transmit pictures or other information that could be used to establish your identity without prior approval of a teacher.
o Never agree to get together with someone you "meet" on-line without prior parent permission.
• Use of the internet to access, process, distribute, display, or print pornographic material, other
offensive messages and pictures, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of school computers and/or the school's network is prohibited (i.e. viruses).
• Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a
computer or computer system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited. Students may not use the school's network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
• All communications and information accessible via the internet should be assumed to be private property (i.e. copyrighted and/or trademarked). All copyright issues regarding
software, information, and attributions of authorship must be respected. The illegal distribution of computer files through the internet is strictly prohibited.
• Privacy in communication over the internet and the school network is not guaranteed. To insure compliance with this policy, the district reserves the right to monitor, review, and inspect any directories, files, and/or messages residing on or sent using the school's computers/network. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
• Faculty members are responsible for providing reasonable supervision of students' use of the internet. All consequences for improper use of the internet shall be administered by the building principal or his/her designee. The principal or designee is responsible for determining whether a user has violated this policy.
• The Board of Education prohibits the use of its internet connection for the purpose of creating
unauthorized web pages. All Midview School District web pages must be authorized by the superintendent or his/her designee. Any use of the school name or seal without the written authorization of the superintendent or designee is prohibited.
• Users are responsible for reporting any potential security problems or violations to the district's system administrator. The user should not demonstrate the problem to other users. As with all other learning tools, students are presumed to have the privilege to use the internet at school as an aid to their academic efforts, providing they abide by the rules, regulations, and restrictions as outlined in this policy. Parents/guardians who do not want
their children to access the internet while at school must notify the principal of the building of this decision in a dated, signed letter.
PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
The Board is committed to the District-wide use of Positive Behavior Intervention and
Supports ("PBIS") with students. School Personnel shall work to prevent the need for the use of
restraint and/or seclusion. PBIS emphasizes prevention of student behavior problems through
the use of non-aversive techniques, which should greatly reduce, if not eliminate, the need to
use restraint and/or seclusion.
The Midview Local School District has in place at each school building a Positive Behavior
Interventions and Support (PBIS) system. PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework
improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes
every day. It is a way to support everyone to create the kinds of schools where all students are
successful. The goals of the Midview PBIS program iis to help guide students to Being Ready,
Being Respectful, and Being Responsible.
For more information, please visit our website www.midviewk12.org
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
The Board is committed to the District-wide use of Positive Behavior Intervention and
Supports ("PBIS") with students. School Personnel shall work to prevent the need for the use of
restraint and/or seclusion. PBIS emphasizes prevention of student behavior problems through
the use of non-aversive techniques, which should greatly reduce, if not eliminate, the need to
use restraint and/or seclusion.
SECTION III – STUDENT CONDUCT
ATTENDANCE In 2016, both the Ohio House and Senate passed House Bill 410, which adopts nationally accepted best practices to support students and families and keep students engaged in school and on a path to success.
Due to this legislation, the Midview Local Schools will place any student on Attendance Notice who has missed 38 or more hours of school within 30 days, and/or 65 or more hours of school in the year. Please note, these hours may be due to excused or unexcused absences. Additionally, per Ohio House Bill 410, any student who has missed 30 or more consecutive unexcused hours of school, and/or 72 or more total unexcused hours of school in the year will be designated as “Habitual Truant” and assigned to an Absence Intervention Team. Further absences could result in referral to the Lorain County Juvenile Court.
Hours of absence from school include time missed due to tardiness and early dismissal. Attendance Procedure When a student is absent/late from/to school, parents should telephone the Midview North School (attendance call off line--748-6869) preferably before 9:00 a.m. and state the reason for the absence/tardy (if a student is going to be late please state if the child will be packing or eating a school lunch. If the school lunch, which lunch option). If such a call is not received, the school will attempt to verify absences by our automated phone system the day the absence occurs.
UPON RETURNING TO SCHOOL the student should turn their absence note in to their teacher. The written statement should include the student's first and last name, teacher name, date of absence, reason for absence and a legal custodial parent's/legal custodial guardian’s signature. Absence notes will be only be accepted up to 1 week after the child has missed school. After the 1 week, the reason for the absence will stand and not be changed. Absence notes and phone calls must be made by the legal custodial parent/legal custodial guardian only.
1. If a parental call was not made on the day of absence, it is the legal custodial parent/legal
guardian’s responsibility to send in a note explaining the absence. 2. A parental call or note does not automatically make the absence excused. The reason for the
absence will determine by the school if it is excused or unexcused. 3. If a note is not received and a parental call was not made to the office, the student's absence
may be UNEXCUSED AND NO CREDIT MAY BE ALLOWED FOR MAKE-UP WORK. The principal may grant an exception in special circumstances.
4. If a student is absent from school an entire day, he/she may not attend any school function after school.
Students with a health condition that causes repeated absences must provide the administration with an explanation of the condition from a registered physician.
Excused Absences Students may be excused from school for one or more of the following reasons and will be provided an opportunity to make-up missed school work and/or tests: Ohio Law recognized the following as valid reasons for absences from school:
1. Personal illness 2. Illness in the family (not a family member’s dr. appointment)
3. Death in the family 4. Religious holidays 5. Medical/Dental appointments (1/2 day only) 6. Emergencies/Circumstances deemed as good and sufficient cause by the administration. 7. Appearance in legal court (only if required by the court. If so then a note must be provided
by the court to show student’s presents was required)
Tardiness A student who is not in his/her assigned location (classroom) by 8:40 a.m. shall be considered an
unexcused late/tardy unless they arrive with a doctor’s note. Any student arriving late to school MUST HAVE a parent/adult BRING THE STUDENT INTO THE SCHOOL AND SIGN HIM/HER IN. Students with excessive tardiness may have a principal/parent conference.
Vacations During The School Year Parents are encouraged NOT to take their child out of school for vacations. When a family vacation must be scheduled during the school year, the parents should discuss the matter with the teacher to make necessary arrangements for homework and MUST complete the vacation form at least one week in advance. Parents can request the form in the front office. Teachers are not
responsible for getting vacation information to parents (etc. vacation form needs to be filled out in advance). Sending in a note and/or calling the student off for a vacation/out of town will be considered unexcused. It may be possible for the student to receive certain assignments that are to be completed during the trip if requested in advance as stated above. Make-Up Work-Excused Absence The excused absence student will be allowed one (1) day for each day absent for making up assigned
work. However, students missing school for a planned absence (vacation) will be expected to have assignments completed upon returning to school and meet the teacher’s deadline. The principal may grant an extension because of extenuating circumstances. Credit will not be given for course work unless work is completed prior to the closing of the school term, except in cases of absence during the last week of school during which the terms of completing work are at the discretion of the principal. When a student is going to be out of school for at least three (3) days and is able to do work at home, call the teacher for assignments. When requesting assignments, please allow 24 hours for teachers to prepare the work.
NOTE: The School is the "excusing agent" for all absences.
If a student misses a class test due to an excused absence, a student should make arrangements with the teacher to take the test at another time. If a student misses a State-mandated assessment test or other standardized test, the student should consult with the principal to arrange for administration of the test at another time.
Unexcused Absences The law does not excuse absences from school due to music lessons, dance lessons/performances, sporting events, shopping trips, visits to other schools, movies, trips to beauty or barber shops, family in from out of town, hunting/fishing, picnics, or no ride to school etc. If a parent calls in and states
the child is out for personal reasons, this will be considered unexcused until the parent has spoken with an administrator to explain the circumstances. The administrator will then determine if the absence is excusable or not. Unexcused absences are any absence not excused by State law or days of out-of-school suspension. Any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse shall be considered truant and the student and his/her parents shall be subject to the truancy laws of the State. Students will have the opportunity to make-up work for unexcused absences and credit may or may not be given at the discretion of the principal. Per Board Policy, once a student has reached
fifteen (15) excused or unexcused absences in a school year, all further absences will be considered unexcused unless accompanied by a doctor’s note. It is imperative that students be in attendance each school day in order not to miss a significant portion of their education. Many important lessons are learned through active participation in classroom and other school activities which cannot be replaced by individual study. Suspension From School Absence from school due to suspension shall be considered an authorized absence either excused or
unexcused. A suspended student will be allowed to make-up school work missed due to suspension and will receive credit for work assigned on days missed. Homebound Instruction The school may arrange for individual instruction at home for students who are unable to attend school because of an accident, illness, or disability. Such instruction may be arranged upon receipt of documentation of the student’s condition from a physician. For more information, contact the
Building Principal. Student Attendance At School Events
Students are encouraged to attend as many after school events as possible, without interfering with
their school work and home activities. Enthusiastic spectators help to build school spirit and
encourage those students participating in the event.
It is strongly advised that students attending evening or weekend events as nonparticipants be
accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone. The Board is not responsible for supervising
unaccompanied students nor will it be responsible for students who arrive without an adult
chaperone.
Students must attend school the ENTIRE day to attend school events that evening or
after school hours.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
A major component of the educational program at Midview is to prepare students to become responsible citizens by learning how to conduct themselves properly and in accordance with established standards.
PART I Expected Behaviors Each student shall be expected to:
• abide by national, state, and local laws as well as the rules of the school; • respect the rights of others; • act courteously to adults and fellow students;
• be prompt to school and attentive in class; • work cooperatively with others when involved in accomplishing a common goal regardless of
the other’s ability, gender, race or ethnic background;
• complete assigned tasks on time and as directed; • help maintain a school environment that is safe, friendly, and productive; • act at all times in a manner that reflects pride in self, family, and in the School.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
The Board is committed to the District-wide use of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
("PBIS") with students. School Personnel shall work to prevent the need for the use of restraint
and/or seclusion. PBIS emphasizes prevention of student behavior problems through the use of non-
aversive techniques, which should greatly reduce, if not eliminate, the need to use restraint and/or
seclusion.
PART II PROCEDURES:
STUDENT CONDUCT CODE: VIOLATIONS AND DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
It is important to remember that the school’s rules apply going to and from school, at school, on
school property, at school-sponsored events, on school transportation, and on property not owned or
controlled by the Board but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property
owned or controlled by the Board. Furthermore, students may be disciplined for conduct that,
regardless of where or when it occurs, is directed at a Board official or employee, or the property of
such official or employee. In some cases, a student can be suspended from school transportation for
infractions of school bus rules.
The school is committed to providing prompt, reasonable discipline consistent with the severity of the
incident.
Two (2) types of discipline are possible, informal and formal.
Informal Discipline
Informal discipline takes place within the school. It includes:
• writing assignments; • change of seating or location; • pre-school, lunch-time, after-school detention; • in-school discipline; • loss of recess or other social activities.
Formal Discipline: Procedures
1. Due Process - In accordance with O.R.C. 3313.661, procedures have been developed to guarantee the written and oral due process rights of students. The components of this process include informal hearings, written notice of intended disciplinary action, opportunity for rebuttal, and right of appeal. Pupils will be informed concerning the Code of Student Conduct and the expected standards of behavior. 2. Suspension Procedure - In the case of a pupil's intended removal from school for purposes of suspension, the following procedures shall be followed:
a. During the period of suspension, the student is not permitted to be on school property for any curricular or extracurricular activities. b. The student is prohibited from participating in any extracurricular activities once suspension is administered. c. The pupil shall be provided an opportunity for an informal hearing to challenge the reason for the intended suspension and/or otherwise explain his/her actions. The principal and/or the administrative designee are legal hearing agents. d. The pupil shall be informed in writing of the intended suspension and reasons for the proposed action.
e. An attempt shall be made to notify the pupil's parent(s) or guardian immediately of the impending action and the reasons for it. f. Within one school day a letter shall be sent to the parent(s) or guardian stating the specific reasons for the suspension and including notice of the pupil's and/or parents'/guardian's right to appeal such action. g. Written notice of the suspension shall be sent to the Superintendent of Schools, the Treasurer of the Board of Education, and the pupil's file. h. Suspensions shall not last longer than a period of ten (10) school days, beginning with the first day of removal from school. Only the Superintendent, Principal, or Assistant Principal may initiate suspension proceedings
i. If the school should close during the suspension due to bad weather or any other calamity, the suspension period will automatically be extended one school day for each day school is not in session. j. The administration reserves the right to amend this policy should an unusual situation arise. k. While the suspension days are considered unexcused absence, students will be given an opportunity to complete missed work due to out-of-school-suspension.
3. Expulsion Procedure - A pupil may be expelled by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with procedures outlined in O.R.C. 3313.66 and 3313.661. An expulsion may be made after concerted
efforts have been made to alter the pupil's persistent violation of the Code of Student Conduct. However, singular acute violations which involve violent conduct, illegal possession of drugs, firearms, knife, destruction of property, bomb threats, and/or disruption of the school environment may result in immediate expulsion proceedings. The term of expulsion shall not exceed the time limits as prescribed by O.R.C. 3313.66 and 3313.661.
4. Emergency Removal by Administrator - If a pupil's presence and behavior poses a continuing danger to persons or property, or is an on-going disruptive threat to the educational process, then an administrator may remove the student from the school premises, curricular or extra-curricular activity. If it is intended that the pupil be removed from a curricular or extra-curricular activity for more than twenty-four (24) hours, a due process hearing must be held within seventy-two (72) hours after a removal is ordered.
a. An attempt should be made to notify the pupil's parent(s) or guardian immediately of the
pending action and reasons for it. b. Written notice of the hearing and the reason for the removal and any intended disciplinary action must be given to the pupil as soon as practical, prior to the hearing. c. The person who ordered or requested the removal must be at the hearing. d. If the suspension or expulsion is intended, the due process requirements of the law must be adhered to.
5. Removal by Teacher - If a pupil's presence and behavior poses a continuing danger to persons or property or is an on-going threat to disrupt the academic process, then the teacher may remove a
student from the activity or class under his/her supervision with the following conditions: a. Students are not to be removed from the school premises. They are to be sent to the office of the building administrator. b. Removal of students shall be limited to no more than one (1) school day for any single incident, unless warranted by the severity of the infraction. c. The specific reasons for removal by the teacher must be submitted to the administrator, in writing, as soon as possible after the removal. d. The administrator will give written notification of the disposition to the teacher. e. If the student fails to report to their administrator in a timely manner further disciplinary
action may occur.
6. Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities - Due process procedures will apply to extra-curricular/co-curricular activities. These procedures include the following elements:
a. The coach/teacher of each activity will adhere to the Midview Co-Extra Curricular Code of Student Conduct. This policy should be communicated to all pupils participating in the activity and their parents, prior to the start of the activity. b. The pupil will receive written notice of charges or reasons for pending action in an informal hearing with the head coach or supervisor of the specific team or activity.
b. The pupil will receive written notice of charges or reasons for pending action in an informal hearing with the head coach or supervisor of the specific team or activity.
PART III STUDENT CONDUCT VIOLATIONS: A violation of any section of the Code of Student Conduct may result in disciplinary action such as reprimands, detentions, suspension, expulsion and a court referral. Good conduct is based on respect and consideration for others. Students will be expected to conduct themselves in such a way that the rights of others are not violated. The students of Midview Local School District will conform to school regulations and accept directions from authorized school personnel.
Students may be subject to discipline for violation of the Code of Conduct even if that conduct occurs on property not owned or controlled by the Board but where such conduct is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the Board, or conduct that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a District official or employee, or the property of such official or employee. In addition, students may be subject to discipline for conduct that occurs off school property, including online or through social media platforms, that constitutes a true threat, compromises school security, or causes a substantial disruption to the school environment. A student who fails to comply with established school rules or any reasonable request made by school personnel on school property and/or at school related events will be dealt with according to approved student discipline regulations. The Board of Education has a "zero tolerance" for violent, disruptive,
and/or inappropriate behavior by its students, i.e., the Board will not tolerate violent, disruptive, and/or inappropriate behavior by its students, and such behavior is prohibited as set forth in the Student Code of Conduct. The Board also has a "zero tolerance" for excessive truancy, and truancy from school or from study halls will result in disciplinary action as set forth in the Board's Student Attendance Regulations. If a student commits a crime while under the School’s jurisdiction, he/she may be subject to school disciplinary action as well as to action by the community’s legal system. Since the school environment
is an extension of the public community, any legally unacceptable behavior demonstrated in a school setting, may also include intervention of law officials. Examples of administrative offenses are:
1. Destruction of school property 2. Theft 3. Smoking 4. Abusive language directed at school personnel 5. Fighting or abetting a fight
6. Possession of a firearm, firework, or any weapon 7. Assault or threatening a staff member 8. Possession, use, or under the influence of drugs 9. Insubordination 10. Bullying/Harassment
Consequences for administrative offenses may result in 1 – 10 days of out of school suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion.
NOTE - VIOLATIONS NOT LISTED HEREIN: The administration reserves the right to establish rules and procedures in areas not listed. Such violations, intentional or otherwise may result in disciplinary action to include detention, Alternative to Suspension, Out- of-School Suspension, or Expulsion. Section 1 Disruption of School A student will not, by use of violence, force, coercion, threat, harassment, insubordination, or repeated acts of misbehavior, cause disruptions, or obstruction to the educational process, including all curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. Students may be subject to discipline for
conduct that occurs off school property, including online or through social media platforms, that causes a substantial disruption to the school environment. Section 2 Damage to School Property or Private Property A student shall not cause or attempt damage to school property or private property including lawns, landscaping, fences, athletic facilities, buildings, buses, furniture, lockers, windows, telephones, plumbing facilities, lighting fixtures, heating and air conditioning fixtures, and instructional materials. Examples of private property include: automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. Restitution and/or repair will be made by the offending student, but will not supersede punishment for the damage.
Damage to private property also includes the property of school personnel, regardless of where the offense occurs. Additionally, proper law enforcement officials will be notified. Section 3 Assault: Physical and/or Verbal A student shall not act or behave in such a way as could cause physical injury to himself/herself or any other person. No student shall knowingly cause another person to believe that he/she will cause serious physical harm to the person or property of such other person for any purpose or reason; this includes threatening, menacing, taunting, harassment, and other acts not specifically listed, including physical and/or verbal sexual harassment. NOTE: "Persons" refers to school personnel, students, parents, and visitors.
Section 4 Fighting Students shall not engage in or provoke physical contact for the express purpose of inflicting harm on another person. Words can constitute provocation; this refers to threatening another student. If it can be positively determined who initiated the violent confrontation, punishment may be administered more severely to the instigating student. In most cases, all parties involved in the incident may be suspended. In some rare instances of unprovoked attack, only the attacker will be disciplined. Students involved in a fight may be suspended for 1-10 days out of school and may be recommended
for expulsion. Charges may be filed with the proper law enforcement officials. Section 5 Violent Conduct Students may face expulsion for up to one school year for committing an act at school, on other school property, at an interscholastic competition, extracurricular event, or any other school program, or directing an act at a Board official or employee, regardless of where or when that act may occur, or their property that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult and results in serious physical harm to person(s).
Section 6 Dangerous Weapons and Instruments A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, use, and/or conceal any weapon or instrument capable of harming another person, or represent something to be a weapon, such as but not limited to handguns, rifles, shotguns, B-B guns, knives, ice picks, switchblades, brass knuckles, incendiary materials, etc. Included in this prohibition is the possession or use of nauseating chemicals, mace, pepper gas, stink bombs, and other instruments not specifically listed. Bringing a firearm (defined in the Federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994) onto school property or to any school-sponsored activity, competition, program, or event, regardless of where it occurs, will result in a mandatory one (1) year expulsion under Ohio law. This expulsion may be reduced on a case-by-case basis by the
Superintendent using the guideline(s) set forth in Board Policy. Because the Board believes that students, staff members, and visitors are entitled to function in a safe school environment, students are required to report knowledge of dangerous weapons or threats of violence to the Principal. Failure to report such knowledge may subject the student to discipline. Section 7 Possession and/or Use of Tobacco A student shall not possess or use tobacco in any form (cigarette, cigar, pipe, snuff, bag, e-cigarette, vapor pens, lighters, matches, etc.) on school property and/or at any school related activity, regardless of where or when the activity is held. Students will be suspended on each offense. The
school may file an Unofficial Complaint Form with the courts for students under 18. Section 8 Insubordination-Defiance of Authority/Repeated Acts of Misconduct There is to be no disrespectful behavior or willful disobedience of the requests and directions of adults in charge. A student shall not fail to comply with the directions of administrators, teachers, secretaries, paraprofessionals, student teachers, substitute teachers, teacher aides, bus drivers or other school personnel during any period of time when the student is properly under the school’s jurisdiction. Repeated violations of any rule directive, or discipline procedure shall also constitute insubordination and may result in suspension. Failure to attend a Wednesday or Saturday Major
Detention without prior administrative approval or failure to serve Community Service/Alternative to Suspension shall be considered an act of insubordination and will result in Suspension. Section 9 Profanity, Obscene Language, and/or Obscene Gestures A student shall not use profanity or obscene language, either written, oral, or gesture in form. Examples include: obscene gestures, signs, pictures, or publications.
Section 10 Public Displays of Affection/Sexual Activities Affection between students is personal and is not meant for public display. This includes touching, petting, or any other contact that may be considered sexual in nature. Sexual activity of any nature is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Section 11 Truancy Truancy exists when a student is absent from school during a school day or any portion thereof
without school authorization. School attendance standards are defined in O.R.C. 3321.01 and in the Midview Board of Education policy on student attendance. Section 12 Tardiness A student shall not be tardy to school, classes, or other scheduled activities. Persistent tardiness is disruptive to the smooth functioning of the school, classes, and other activities and is considered counterproductive to the development of constructive work habits. Persistent tardiness shall also be considered an act of insubordination.
Section 13 Gambling A student shall not engage in any act of gambling or game of chance for money or valuables. Section 14 Forgery/Cheating/Plagiarism/Dishonesty A student shall not falsely use or attempt to use, in writing, the name of another person, or falsify times, dates, grades, addresses, data on school forms, or correspondence directed to the school, or used by the school. A student shall not submit, for a grade, any work that is not original thought or product (cheating). No student may impersonate a teacher/faculty member or deliberately lie to a teacher or person in authority. Being dishonest will result in disciplinary action. Additionally, proper
law enforcement officials may be notified if so warranted. Section 15 Theft A student shall not plan, take, attempt to take, or possess, public or private property or equipment of the school district or of any other person (NOTE: this includes grade books, tests, quizzes, and other educational materials not specifically listed). Any student found to be involved in the theft of personal or school property or found to be in possession of stolen property may be subject to suspension or recommendation for expulsion. Proper law enforcement officials may be notified.
Section 16 Trespassing or Loitering A student will not be present in a school building or on school grounds at unauthorized times when his/her presence may cause disruption of the educational process or an activity or school-related function; this includes students suspended, expelled, unexcused absences, etc. Section 17 Misuse of Vehicles Does not apply to elementary students Section 18 Extortion
A student shall not solicit money or objects of value from other students, for any reason. Additionally, law enforcement agencies may be notified. Section 19 Hazing Hazing is defined as "to harass by banter, ridicule, or criticism," any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation onto any student or other organization which causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person. Additionally, initiating new students, underclassmen, etc. constitutes hazing. Permission, consent, or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing does not lesson the prohibition contained in the policy. No person shall participate in the hazing of another. All incidents of hazing must be reported immediately to any of
the following individuals: the building principal or other administrator, teacher, coach, student club advisor/supervisor, and/or Superintendent. Students who engage in hazing may also be liable for civil/criminal penalties. Section 20 Harassment/Sexual Harassment/Bullying/Intimidation/Cyberbullying Students shall not discriminate against or harass school employees or other students on the basis of sex, color, race, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Harassment and/or aggressive behavior
(including bullying /cyber bullying) toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. "Harass" includes without limitation intimidation, insults, persistent annoyance or other abuse whether physically, verbally or in writing. Questions or concerns relating to, or reports of discrimination and harassment should be directed to 504/Title IX Coordinator. Every student has the right to a school environment free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when it is unwelcome or unwanted.
In order for the school to effectively enforce this policy and to take prompt corrective action, students who have been harassed must report the incident to a teacher, counselor, or principal. Teachers and counselors have the responsibility to report such incidents to the building principal or his/her designee. Cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies such as email, cell phones, social media, etc. to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group that is intended to harm others. Cyberbullying includes, but is not limited to:
o Posting slurs or rumors or other disparaging remarks about a student or school staff member on a website, blog or social media site o Sending email or messages that are mean or threatening, or so numerous as to drive up the victim’s cell phone bills o Using a camera phone to take and send embarrassing pictures/recordings of students or school staff members or post these images on video sharing sites or social media o Posting misleading or fake photographs of students or school staff members To the extent permitted by the First Amendment, instances of cyberbullying off school grounds that substantially disrupt the school environment or constitute a true threat to safety will be considered
violations of the Student Code of Conduct and may result in discipline. Questions or concerns relating to, or reports of discrimination, harassment, or bullying should be directed to a counselor and/or an administrator. All reported incidents will be investigated. Section 21 Gangs Gangs which initiate, advocate or promote activities that threaten the safety or well-being of persons or which are disruptive to the school environment are not tolerated. Incidents involving initiations, hazing, intimidations or related activities that are likely to cause harm
or personal degradation are prohibited. Students wearing, carrying or displaying gang paraphernalia or exhibiting behaviors or gestures that symbolize gang membership or causing and/or participating in activities that are designed to intimidate another student will be disciplined. Prohibited gang paraphernalia will be specifically identified and posted by the building principal.
Section 22 False Alarms and False Reports A false emergency alarm or report endangers the safety forces that are responding to the alarm/report, the citizens of the community, and the persons in the building. What may seem like a prank is a dangerous stunt that is against the law and will subject the student to disciplinary action. Students assisting other students in the violation of any school rule will be disciplined. Students are expected to resist peer pressure and exercise sound decision-making regarding their behavior.
Section 23 Aiding or Abetting Violation of School Rules Each learning environment has different rules for students. Individual rules are for the safe and orderly operation of that environment. Students will be oriented to specific rules within each learning environment, all of which will be consistent with the policy of the School. Section 24 Violation of Individual School/Classroom Rules Each learning environment has different rules for students. Individual rules are for the safe and orderly operation of that environment. Students will be oriented to specific rules within each learning environment, all of which will be consistent with the policy of the School.
Section 25 Dress Guidelines Students’ dress shall be appropriate to the educational activities and the environment of the school. The school administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes acceptable and appropriate clothing. Teachers may also prescribe proper dress for laboratory or other special situations. In general, good sense, good taste, and cleanliness should govern dress and grooming. Students should consider the following questions when dressing for school:
• Does my clothing expose too much? (No)
• Does my clothing advertise something that is prohibited to minors? (No) • Are there obscene, profane, drug-related, gang-related, or inflammatory messages on my
clothing? (No)
• Am I dresses appropriately for the weather? (Yes) • Am I dressed appropriately for a safe learning environment?
The following styles or manners of dress are prohibited: • sandals without a back
• halter tops or tank tops • exposed undergarments or midriffs • pants that do not follow the natural waist/hip level
• anything else considered to be inappropriate at the discretion of the building principal
Section 26 Chemical Abuse Policy Drug Free Schools – In accordance with Federal Law, the Board of Education prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of drugs by students on school grounds, in school or school-approved vehicles, or at any school-related events. Drugs include any alcoholic beverage, anabolic steroid, dangerous controlled substance as defined by State statute or substance that could be
considered a “look-a-like” controlled substance. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all students. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with due process and as specified in the student handbooks, up to and including expulsion from school. When required by State law, the District will also notify law enforcement officials. The District is concerned about any student who is a victim of alcohol or drug abuse and will facilitate the process by which she/he receives help through programs and services available in the community. Students and their parents should contact the school principal or counseling office whenever such help is needed. The illicit use or misuse of drugs and the unlawful possession is wrong and harmful. The Board prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of any drug or any drug-related
paraphernalia as the term defined by law, or the misuse of a product containing a substance that can
provide an intoxicating or mood-altering effect on school grounds ,school vehicles and/or at any school-sponsored event. “Drugs” shall mean:
A. all dangerous controlled substances as so designated and prohibited by Ohio statute; B. all chemicals which release toxic vapors C. all alcoholic beverages D. any prescription or patent drug, except those for which permission to use in school has
been granted pursuant to Board policy; E. any substance that is a “look-alike” to any of the above
Section 27 Students Riding Buses
1. Pupils will not try to board or leave buses while the buses are in motion 2. Pupils will remain in their seats until the bus has come to a complete stop. 3. Pupils will go immediately to their seats on boarding the bus so the bus will not be delayed. 4. Bus drivers are responsible for the orderly conduct of pupils. Disorderly conduct or persistent
refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for the building principal to refuse transportation service to a pupil. 5. Throwing objects on the bus, or from the bus, will not be tolerated. 6. Grabbing of clothing and another person's property will not be tolerated. 7. Talking will be permitted, but voices must be kept low and under control 8. Use of profane language, fighting, or wrestling on the bus will be considered misconduct and a student may be suspended from riding a bus until there is a conference with parents, bus driver, and building principal. 9. Any misconduct which distracts the bus driver or endangers the lives of pupils is not
tolerated. 10. Students are not permitted to eat on the bus. 11. Windows will be opened only under the direction of the bus driver. 12. Adults, including parents and teachers, shall not be permitted to ride on the bus except on special trips where adults may be designated as sponsors. **Also see Section IV below for more transportation information
Section 28 Behavior Not Previously Listed The school reserves the right to discipline students' behavior, which is subversive to good order in the
schools, even though such behavior is not specified in the STUDENT CONDUCT OF CODE. MISCELLANEOUS The following are rules and guidelines which will be enforced in addition to those outlined in Midview Code of Conduct: Care of Property Students are responsible for the care of their own personal property. The school is not responsible for personal property. Valuables such as jewelry or irreplaceable items should not be brought to
school. Damage to or loss of school equipment and facilities wastes taxpayers’ money and undermines the school program. Therefore, if a student damages or loses school property, the student and/or his/her parents will be required to pay for the replacement or repair. If the damage or loss was intentional, the student will be subject to discipline according to the Student Discipline Code.
IN-SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT In some cases, students with a discipline problem may be placed in In-School-Assignment (ISA). Students may also be assigned there while an incident is being investigated. The ISA room is supervised by a staff member. Instead of going to regular classes, students placed in ISA spend their day or a portion of their day in the ISA room working on assignments provided by their teachers. They do not go into the halls and they eat their lunch in the ISA room. Restroom breaks are provided throughout the day at times when other students are not using the restrooms.
Students may be assigned to the ISA room for relatively minor problems or at times just to catch up on work that they have not completed. ISA is not a suspension. It is a reassignment for a period of time. Students assigned to ISA may work themselves out early by exhibiting good behavior and diligently working on assignments. Suspension of Bus Riding/Transportation Privileges When a student is being considered for suspension of bus riding/transportation privileges, the administrator in charge will notify the student of the reason. The student will be given an opportunity
to address the basis for the proposed suspension at an informal meeting. After that informal meeting, the principal [or assistant principal or other administrator] will decide whether or not to suspend his/her bus riding/transportation privileges for all or part of the school year. If a student’s bus riding/transportation privileges are suspended, s/he and his/her parents will be notified, in writing within one (1) day, of the reason for and the length of the suspension.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE School authorities are authorized to search a student or his/her property (including vehicles, purses,
knapsacks, gym bags, etc.) with or without the student’s consent, whenever the school authorities reasonable suspect that a search will lead to the discovery of evidence of a violation of law or school rules. The extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of the alleged infraction and the student’s age. General housekeeping inspection of school property may be conducted with reasonable notice. Student lockers are the property of the district and students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in their contents or in the contents of any other district property including desks or other containers. School authorities may conduct random searches of the lockers and their contents at any time without announcement. Unannounced and random canine searches may also be conducted.
Additionally, students have NO reasonable expectation of privacy in their actions in public areas including but not limited to, common areas, hallways, cafeterias, classrooms and gymnasiums. The district may use video cameras in such areas and on all school vehicles transporting students to and from regular and extracurricular activities. Anything that is found in the course of a search may be used as evidence of a violation of school rules or the law, and may be taken, held or turned over to the police. The School reserves the right not to return items that have been confiscated.
STUDENT RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION The School recognizes the right of students to express themselves. With the right of expression comes the responsibility to do so appropriately. Students may distribute or display, at appropriate times, non-sponsored, non-commercial written material and petitions; buttons, badges, or other insignia; clothing, insignia, and banners; and audio and video materials. All items must meet school guidelines.
A. Material cannot be displayed if it: 1. is obscene to minors, libelous, is pervasively indecent or vulgar; 2. advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law; 3. intends to be insulting or harassing; 4. intends to incite fighting; or 5. presents a clear and present likelihood that, either because of its content or manner of
distribution or display, it will cause or is likely to cause a material and substantial
disruption of school or school activities, a violation of school regulations, or the commission of an unlawful act.
B. Material may not be displayed or distributed during class periods, or between classes.
Permission may be granted for display or distribution during lunch periods, and/or before or after school in designated locations, as long as exits are not blocked and there is proper access and egress to the building.
Students who are unsure whether materials they wish to display meet school guidelines may present
them to the Building Principal twenty-four (24) hours prior to display. This section (Section 4 – Student Conduct) adopted by the Midview Board of Education. Date: June 18, 2002 July 23, 2002
SECTION IV – TRANSPORTATION Bus Transportation to School The school provides transportation for all students who live farther than two (2) miles from school. The transportation schedule and routes are available by contacting the Transportation Dept at 440-748-2125/440-748-8108-fax.
Students may only ride assigned buses and must board and depart from the bus at assigned bus stops. Students will not be permitted to ride unassigned buses for any reason other than an emergency, except as approved by the principal. The principal may approve a change in a student’s regular assigned bus stop to address a special need, upon the principal’s approval of a not from a parent stating the reason for the request and the duration of the requested change. Bus Conduct
Students who are riding to and from school on transportation provided by the School are required to follow all basic safety rules. This applies to school-owned buses as well as any contracted transportation. The driver may assign seating or direct students in any reasonable manner to maintain transportation safety. Students must comply with the following basic safety rules:
• Prior to loading (on the road and at school) Each student shall:
o be on time at the designated loading zone (five minutes prior to scheduled stop); o stay off the road at all times while walking to and waiting for school transportation; o line up single file off the roadway to enter; o wait until the school transportation is completely stopped before moving forward to
enter;
o refrain from crossing a highway until the driver signals it is safe to cross; o go immediately to a seat and be seated.
It is the parents’ responsibility to inform the bus driver when their child will not be aboard school transportation. Drivers will not wait for students who are not at their designated stops on time.
• During the trip Each student shall:
o remain seated while the school transportation is in motion; o keep head, hands, arms, and legs inside the school transportation at all times; o not litter in the school vehicle or throw anything from the vehicle; o keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisle; o be courteous to the driver and to other riders; o not eat or play games, cards, etc.; o not tamper with the school vehicle or any of its equipment.
Exiting the school vehicle Each student shall:
• remain seated until the vehicle has stopped; • cross the road, when necessary, at least ten (10) feet in front of the vehicle, but only after the
driver signals that it is safe; • be alert to a possible danger signal from the driver.
The driver will not discharge students at places other than their regular stop at home or at school unless s/he has proper authorization from school officials.
Videotapes on School Buses The Board of Education may install video cameras on school buses to monitor student behavior. If a student misbehaves on a bus and his/her actions are recorded on a videotape, the tape will be submitted to the Principal and may be used as evidence of misbehavior. Penalties for Infractions A student who misbehaves on the bus shall be disciplined in accordance with the Student Discipline Code and may lose the privilege of riding on the bus.