Student Handbook

Clever R-V High School
103 S. Public Avenue
Clever, MO 65631

Web Site: http://www.clever.k12.mo.us

High School Office
(417) 743-4830
Fax (417) 743-4832

Athletic Director Office
(417) 743-4850

 

SCHOOL VISITORS

Parents and patrons of the school district may visit district schools and join the Board in improving the instructional program. However, all visitors during the regular school day shall check in at the principal’s office prior to proceeding elsewhere in the building. The Board and administration will not tolerate any person or persons whose presence disturbs classes or school activities or hinders the instructional process. If such persons will not leave the school premises upon request, the principal, or his or her designees, may contact the proper legal authorities.

Visitation by preschool children and/or children from other schools shall be discouraged. All children who are visiting the schools must report to the principal’s office and receive approval prior to attending classes.

The Board discourages using the school as a site for non-custodial parent/child visitation. The principal may deny the non-custodial parent the opportunity to deliver packages, gifts, messages, etc., to the child and/or to see the child during the school day without the approval of the custodial parent or legal guardian.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Regular and punctual attendance is a must to receive full benefits of educational offerings. School attendance is also a factor that employers consider as important as good grades.

When a student is absent they must bring a written note from a parent or guardian before receiving an excused absence from school. In unavoidable situations, a parent/guardian may opt to call the school in lieu of a written note. Please note that the phone call must be received prior to the student’s arrival at school on the next date of attendance. The notes, which must contain a phone number where the parent can be reached, must be given to the principal between 8:20 and 8:30. If a student arrives at school without a note, or prior notification of an absence, they will be considered "truant."

A student who is "truant" will be subject to the following disciplinary action:

First Offense: Principal/Student Conference and Parent Notification

Second Offense: 2 days In-School Suspension

Third Offense: Suspension from school pending conference with parent/guardian.

Students are required to make up work missed as a result of an excused absence. The amount of time missed determines the amount of time given for makeup. For example, a person missing two days will be given two days to make up missed classwork in addition to the other assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the work missed. In the event of an absence of more than two days, the parent or guardian may call the office to obtain any work/assignments missed for the previous days. Obtaining make up work for extended absences can be accomodated if the request is placed at the office before 9:00 a.m. All work for the days missed can be picked up after 3:00 p.m. that same day. A student given an unexcused absence will not be allowed to make up the work missed. All requests for extended absences (i.e. vacation) of three days or more should be made in writing and approved by the building principal prior to the absence.

Under this policy, students will not be allowed more than five (5) absences per quarter in any class. Any student who exceeds five absences will receive a failing quarter grade of no higher than 59% for that class upon majority vote of the Absentee Review Board. The Board shall consist of the building principal, counselor, one board member, and two teachers appointed by the principal.

Students who exceed the maximum number of absences have the option of appearing with their parents/guardians before the Absentee Review Board to appeal the case. The Review Board will consider the reasons for the excess absences and make a final determination. If the student’s appeal is denied by the Absentee Review Board, the student will remain in the class for the following quarter, as long as behavior is satisfactory.

EXAMPLE:

A student misses six (6) days and did all of the work at 100%. The student would receive 59% for that quarter. The second nine weeks he/she could possibly receive 100% for 9 weeks, and have a 79.5% (C+) average for a semester grade.

DAYS MISSED BECAUSE OF HOSPITALIZATION, OR ON THE WRITTEN ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN WILL NOT BE COUNTED UNDER THIS POLICY.

STUDENTS WILL NOT BE COUNTED ABSENT IF THEY ARE REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN MUSIC, ATHLETICS, ETC.

TARDY POLICY

Just as important as attendance is promptness. To encourage promptness, the following tardy policy will be applicable to all students. This policy is for the entire year and is not based on the number of tardies in a quarter.

1st Tardy: Documentation by teacher.

2nd Tardy: Conference; Parent notification.

3rd Tardy: 1 day In-School-Suspension

4th Tardy: 2 days I.S.S.

5th Tardy: Parent Conference; 3 days I.S.S.

More than 5 : Counted absent for the period tardy

SCHOOL LUNCH

A. Price of a school lunch:

Secondary Student

(a) single meals 1.50

(b) weekly 7.50

Adults

(a) single meals 2.00

(b) weekly 10.00

Extra milk (K-12) .25

(will increase if dairy prices increase)

B. Secondary students will use their lunch card for the entire year which will be computer scanned. Parents will need to pay for lunches in advance in weekly increments. Students will be allowed to "charge" one weeks worth to their account then parent/guardian permission must be obtained prior to a student having two (2) charges, and must be on file in the principal’s office. Please be reminded that the Clever R-V School District operates within the limited auspices of an educational institution and will not function as an agent of credit.

C. Should a student lose or destroy his or her lunch card there will be a $5.00 replacement fee. Students should take care to keep their lunch card since the lunch line is "cash free" and no student may loan his card to another student to pay for a lunch. Lunch cards will be collected prior to the last day of school to be reused the proceeding year. If you have no lunch card to turn in—you will need to purchase a new card prior to the first day of school.

D. Students may not receive change back from any check which is made out to the school. If the parent sends a check to pay for lunch the entire amount will be credited to account of the student.

SCHOOL DAY

1. Students are not to arrive at school before 8:10 a.m. No student should enter the building prior to this time. Parents will be notified if students arrive before 8:10 and other arrangements will be made.

2. Students are to meet in the designated area prior to the beginning of class. Classes begin at 8:30.

3. A bell will ring at 8:20. This is to alert the student that they should pick up absentees, pay bills in the office, or buy lunch tickets.

4. The noon period is staggered to accommodate all students in the cafeteria. All students will be expected to go to the cafeteria during this time regardless of whether or not they are not going to eat. No food or drinks shall be allowed in the gym at any time other than that which is purchased at the concession stand during ball games.

5. School will dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Students must leave the building at this time, unless they are under the direct supervision of school personnel.

ATTENDING THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Students attending the area Vo-Tech School have the privilege of training in a special vocational area. Students wishing to enroll in vocational classes shall have a desire to work in the particular vocation. Screening and selection of students shall be a combined effort of parents, counselor, and principal. Rules and regulations of Clever R-V Schools shall be followed at Vo-Tech. Students are preparing for a job, and shall be graded on the qualities required in real job situations—such as behavior, promptness, attendance, truthfulness, etc. OTC/Graff vocational school has a very strict attendance policy which will be followed. Rules for riding buses shall apply to all OTC students. Students attending the vocational school shall conduct themselves according to bus riding regulations, or lose their privilege, and therefore, will not be able to attend vocational classes. The majority of vocational classes are two year programs for high school juniors and seniors.

Enrollment procedures shall have the following priorities:

Student driving to Vo-Tech is prohibited without a prior permission slip from O.T.C. and the building principal and/or your parent or guardian. Principal permission must accompany the student upon his/her arrival at Vo-Tech. Those not conforming with these expectations will be subject to the local discipline policy.

Prior to attending Vo-Tech students and parents should strongly consider taking all of the Applied Math, Applied Science, and Applied Communications offered at CHS since they are a direct route to success in technical career fields.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

1. The Junior - Senior banquet will be arranged by the Junior class and sponsors, with the approval of principal, superintendent, and the Board of Education.

2. Field trips shall be planned only when the experiences gained cannot be achieved in the classroom.

Trips that can be accomplished during a class period and involving only the students in a certain class are not problems—as long as they do not interfere with other classes.

(a) School trips will be scheduled if the trip cannot be scheduled after school or on the week-end.

(b) All trips shall be cleared through the principal’s office at least one week prior to the activity. All trips shall be well planned and names of participants shall be given to the principal and faculty three days in advance.

(c) The trip shall be planned so students will be returned to school in sufficient time for the afternoon bus schedule.

(d) No student will be allowed to go on field trips unless all classwork is completed in the class.

(e) A student who is academically ineligible or failing any class will not participate in field trips. The educational experience gained would not out-weigh their attendance in classes where they are performing at an undesirable level. Contests that students participate in are not considered field trips. (Music, Ag., Math, etc.)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A. Eligibility for interscholastic / extracurricular activities

    1. Maintain a 2.00 grade point average with no grade of ‘F’ on the quarterly report cards.

    2. Failure to maintain a 2.00 G.P.A.. shall make the student ineligible for participation for the entire quarter.

    3. If a student has one ‘F’ on the quarterly report card they may continue to practice but may not compete for a minimum of ½ quarter. When mid-term grades are calculated the principal and A.D. will review all of the grades. If the ‘F’ has been raised to passing or better, and the G.P.A.. is 2.00 or better, they will determine whether the participant shall return to competition, or remain ineligible until the end of the quarter. (Spring to Fall determinations will be based on G.P.A.)

    4. A student having two F’s on quarterly report cards will immediately become ineligible for one entire quarter.

    5. Period of ineligibility will last for one complete quarter, beginning the first day of the next quarter and continuing the entire quarter. If the deficiencies are removed a student will become eligible the first day of the next quarter. A student must be eligible, according to the above requirements, prior to competition in interscholastic or extracurricular activities.

B. Students participating in interscholastic athletics will be required to have adequate insurance coverage. The insurance must be obtained prior to the student practicing or competing for Clever R-V. A signed letter, stating adequate insurance coverage has been obtained, shall have been received and filed in the Athletic Director’s office before a student can begin practice.

C. A student shall be required to have a physical on file in the A.D.’s office before being allowed to practice or compete for interscholastic activities.

D. A student must be in attendance the entire day to participate in an after school activity, unless special permission is obtained from the principal prior to the absence. The parent may telephone the principal prior to 8:30 AM on the day of the absence, but prior notice would be appreciated.

E. Students making any type of school sponsored trips (field trips - contests - athletic events) must return by the school provided transportation, unless there is a direct request by a parent. The request must include returning with a parent or parents only. No exceptions can be made to this rule.

F. All school rules apply to persons who are involved in school-sponsored extracurricular activities. Any student serving a disciplinary suspension cannot participate in extracurricular activities for the duration of the suspension.

ASSEMBLIES

In general, programs are of three types:

A. Those in which students participate, such as pep rallies and Awards Day.

B. Those conducted by school personnel for the purpose of instructing the student body relative to the organization and administration of the school.

C. Those in which outside speakers serve some educational or enlightening purpose, such as drug-free motivational speakers.

 

 

 

HALLS AND CLASSROOMS

There is an interval of 4 minutes between classes. This is enough time to go to the bathroom, get a drink, etc., and proceed to your next class. There will be no running in the halls. No students should be in the halls while classes are in session. Hall passes are required for all students. Students and teachers must respect each other’s classroom. Classroom interruption is detrimental to the educational process and will not be tolerated. Mutual agreement must be obtained by the instructors involved prior to a student entering another classroom. Students are not to interrupt classes of another instructor. Students entering a classroom following the last bell create an unnecessary problem. Students and teachers must work together in a concentrated effort to reduce late arrivals. No student will be admitted tardy to class without a note from the office.

LOCKERS

Each student will be assigned to a locker. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their locker clean and organized. Students are reminded that the lockers remain the property of, and under the control of, the Clever R-V School district, and as such are subject to search, and subsequent seizure of contraband.

TEXTBOOKS AND STUDENT PLANNER

1. Textbooks are furnished by the Clever R-V School District. Textbooks that are abused beyond normal use, or lost, will require payment to the school for their replacement.

2. Replacement cost for the Student Planner is $5.00. If a Planner is lost and not replaced then report cards and/or transcripts may be held.

3. Any textbook that has obscenities, drug & alcohol, or gang-related references written in it, or on it, shall be considered unusable and the student shall pay for replacement.

4. Materials used in take-home projects in curricular areas will be furnished by the student.

USE OF AUTOMOBILES

Driving and parking on school property are privileges, granted by the Board of Education, to persons who have reasons to be in the school or on school property. Students are expected to use all acceptable courtesies and safe driving practices on, or around, school property.

1. Student parking is located to the west of the high school. All other parking areas are for school personnel and visitors.

2. Once a student arrives on the parking lot they are at school. The parking lot is not a place to drive through before school begins in the morning.

3. No student will occupy an automobile in the parking lot after it arrives at school. Students will not be allowed to go to their cars, or move them during the school day, without the permission of the principal.

4. Students should park in the parking lot and they should not block other cars from entering or leaving.

5. Any type of misconduct, reckless driving, or abuse of parking regulations will not be tolerated. Failure to observe the above regulations will result in suspension of driving privileges, and/or notification of legal authorities.

 

USE OF TELEPHONE

Use of school telephones by pupils shall be restricted to emergency calls. Permission to use the telephone is to be obtained from the building principal. Pupil calls are not to be made during a class period. Telephone calls seeking parental permission to accompany friends are unnecessary. Long distance calls of a personal nature are not to be placed on school telephones under any circumstance. Students shall not be called from class except in an emergency. Pupils shall use the telephone located in the principal’s office.

STUDENT APPEARANCE

Student dress and grooming will be the responsibility of the individual, and parents/guardians. All aspects of dress and personal appearance are important in developing the best atmosphere for effective education. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety concerns; be indecent, disruptive, or inappropriate for the classroom. Final decision as to the appropriateness of wearing apparel will be at the discretion of the principal.

    Dress and grooming will be clean, and conform with health, sanitation, and safety

requirements. Wallet chains long enough to inflict injury are a student safety

consideration and are not allowed under the Safe Schools Act.

2. All students must wear shoes, or other types of footwear.

    Dress and grooming will not disrupt the teaching/learning process, or cause undue

attention to an individual student.

4. Hats are not to be worn in the building.

    Shorts and cut-offs of reasonable length will be suitable for school wear. Halter

tops, backless spaghetti-strapped dresses, transparent blouses, shirts, tank-tops,

midriff garments, or any clothing that display a considerable amount of skin are not

acceptable.

    Any clothing worn shall not have writings, drawings, emblems, illustrations or characters which are judged obscene, disruptive or inappropriate.

    Pants or shorts that display undergarments or skin, regardless of the cover of an untucked shirt, are unacceptable. This clothing is to be worn no lower than at the top of the hips.

    To conform with "Drug Free" policies, clothing advertising the use of drugs,

tobacco, or alcohol will not be permitted. To conform with "Safe Schools" policies,

clothing which is deemed to be gang related or indicative will not be permitted.

Sagging pants, slacks or trousers as described in #7 or any other variation

of dress deemed inappropriate will not be allowed.

Students not in compliance will be required to change to suitable clothing, or possibly be suspended.

Class activities which present a concern for student safety may require the student to adjust hair and/or clothing during the class period in the interest of maintaining safety standards.

Additional rules may be specified for athletes because of health and sanitation requirements. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in extracurricular activities.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

School personnel are charged by the Board of Education with the responsibility of maintaining proper discipline. Discipline administered should be reasonable, appropriate to the violation, administered without violence, and take into account the maturity level of the student.

The following steps shall be used in most instances, however the principal may progress to Step 2 if the situation warrants.

1. Student/Teacher conference to resolve the problem.

2. Student/Principal conference.

3. Student is suspended from school for a maximum of 10 school days by the principal, and a maximum of 180 school days by the superintendent.

4. Three student suspensions from school shall result in a disciplinary hearing before the Board of Education. At such time, the Board may take action up to and including expulsion from school.

5. When the situation warrants, all steps may be bypassed and the student suspended pending a disciplinary hearing before the Board of Education, who shall take final action on the problem.

The aforementioned disciplinary procedures are meant to supplement the disciplinary alternatives of school personnel, and are not meant to preclude other methods of achieving good discipline. The building principal will support and enforce the board adopted discipline policy in conjunction with the support and teaching staff.

DISRUPTIVE DEVICES

Possession or use of any device to include, but not limited to, pagers, cellular telephones, fireworks, that causes disruption of school or classes. Such devices shall be confiscated immediately then returned to student, parent, or authorities as, and when appropriate.

    First offense: Principal/student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out of school suspension.

    Subsequent offense: In-school suspension or 1-180 days out of school suspension.

TOBACCO

Smoking and chewing tobacco are not permitted in the building or on school premises. Please note that smoking in the parking lot is considered to be on school premises. A student with tobacco in their possession is tempted to break this regulation therefore teachers, or administrators will confiscate the tobacco. A person will be subject to the same disciplinary action for being a lookout, or aiding in any way, someone who is using tobacco. Any student failing to comply with these rules will be subject to the following disciplinary action:

a. First possession - Principal/Student conference and parents notified.

b. First use, or second possession - Suspension from school for 3 days.

c. Subsequent use or possession - Indefinite suspension from school.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

The Clever R-V School Administration and Board of Education consider the possession of alcohol and drugs to be a serious offense.

1. If a student is caught with any quantity of alcohol or drugs, drug paraphernalia, drug endorsement items, other substances to be sold as illicit drugs, or any amount typical for personal use:

a. Immediate action
The staff member who discovers the drugs or drug paraphernalia will summon the principal, or principal’s designee, or escort the student to the principal’s office. The student’s locker will be searched according to policy. The principal, or designee, will request that the student empty his/her pockets or purse and volunteer all drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. If the student refuses to cooperate, law enforcement officials may be called in to conduct a search.

b. Discipline
Following an informal hearing, the student will be suspended for a period of ten days. A formal hearing will be arranged before the Board of Education to recommend term of possible expulsion or placement in an alternative school, the need for legal prosecution and potential conditions of return.

c. Notification of Law Enforcement Officials
Law enforcement officials will be notified and any contraband will be turned over to them.

d. Notification of parent/guardian
Parent/guardian will be contacted as soon as possible and the situation described. They will be informed that law enforcement officials have been notified.

e. Intervention
The school will recommend to the parent that the student be assessed to determine the extent of alcohol or drug involvement and the appropriate level of counseling or treatment needed. Drug/alcohol treatment or counseling shall be the sole responsibility of the parent/guardians.

2. Student expresses concern about possible use/abuse of alcohol or drugs by self, or by another student for the purpose of getting help for him/her:

a. Immediate action
The staff person should encourage the student who contacted him/her to try and persuade the named student, or themselves, to contact a staff member designated as trained in alcohol and drug resources.

b. Notification of parent
Notification of parent is not required. Parent involvement should be at the discretion of the student unless there appears a danger to student or others.

c. Discipline
There is no need for disciplinary action in this situation.

d. Notification of law enforcement officials
Notification of law enforcement officials is not required.

e. Intervention
The student will be fully informed of services that are available, his/her right to receive the service, and of the confidentiality to which he/she is entitled. The student will be encouraged to seek such help. Any staff member involved in this circumstance is obligated to guard the confidentiality of the student. Drug or alcohol treatment, or counseling, shall be the sole responsibility of parents/guardians.

TYPES OF DISCIPLINARY METHODS

The law provides teachers with considerable authority over the control and education of the child, once the parent sends his child to the public schools. The authority of the teacher is given by law and is not delegated by the parent. Authority is granted to the teacher by the state as an essential part of teacher responsibility. The teacher stands in place of the parent when the child is under the teacher’s supervision and care.

1. Suspension

    (a) out-of school (assignments receive 0 points)

    (b) in-school (assignments receive 70% maximum)

2. Corporal punishment**

3. Expulsion

4. "Policies Concerning Order and Discipline"

Any time a referral that warrants formal disciplinary action is submitted, a reasonable effort will be made by the principal to either contact the parent or guardian by written notice delivered by the student, through the mail, or by direct telephone contact in the case of an out of school suspension. It is not reasonable, nor necessary, for a student to make a "phone call’ in the event that I.S.S. is imposed.

**The Clever R-V Board of Education policy pertaining to corporal punishment is as follows:

    Corporal punishment as a measure of correction or of maintaining discipline and order in schools, is permitted. However, it shall be used only when all other alternative means of discipline have failed, and then only in reasonable form and upon the recommendation of the principal. If found necessary, it should be administered, preferably by the principal, in the presence of the teacher. It should never be inflicted in the presence of other pupils, nor without a witness. Corporal punishment shall be administered only by swatting the buttocks with a paddle. When it becomes necessary to use corporal punishment, it shall be administered so that there can be no chance of bodily injury or harm. Striking the student on the head or face is not permitted.

    The teacher or principal shall submit a report to the superintendent, explaining the reason for use of corporal punishment as well as the details of the administration of same.

    A staff member may, however, use reasonable physical force against a student without advance notice to the principal, if it is essential for self-defense, the preservation of order, or for the protection of other persons or the property of the school district.

    Revised: December 10, 1990
    Legal Refs: ~~ 160.261, 171.011, 563.061, RSMo.

     

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A. CLEVER R-V

    1. LANGUAGE ARTS 3 units

    NOTE: Must include English 1 & 2 (World Literature)

    2. SOCIAL STUDIES 3 units
    NOTE: Must include American History, World History & American Government

    3. MATH 3 units

    4.SCIENCE 3 units

    Students need to select 1 additional unit from the four core areas.

    5. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½ unit each

    6. FINE ART (Music, Art, or Drama) 1 unit

    7. PRACTICAL ART 2 unit

    8. ELECTIVES 9 units

    TOTAL 26 units/credits

B) COLLEGE PREPARATORY CERTIFICATE

The Missouri State Board of Education will award a special College Preparatory Certificate to those students who meet the following criteria:

1. 4 units of English

2. 3 units of Mathematics

3. 3 units of Science

4. 3 units of Social Studies

5. Above a 3.0 average in the above classes

6. Test scores over the national norm on college entrance examinations (ACT or SAT)

C) STATEWIDE CORE HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

1. The presidents of all Missouri public four-year colleges and universities will work with their faculties and boards to establish a minimum core requirement for general admission to college. The core will minimally involve 16 units (1 unit = 1 year in class) as follows:

    English - 4 units, one of which may be speech or debate; 2 units emphasizing composition or writing skills are required.

    Mathematics - 3 units (high school algebra and beyond, i.e. algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, calculus).

    Social Studies - 3 units.

    Science - 2 units (not including General Science), one of which must be a laboratory course.

    Visual/Performing Arts - 1 unit (fine arts courses in visual arts, dance and theater).

    Electives - 3 units, selected from foreign language and/or combinations of the above courses (two units of foreign language are strongly recommended).

2. The completion of the recommended core high school curriculum as a requirement for admission to all public four-year colleges and universities became effective beginning with the entering class of Fall 1996 and apply to all high school graduates who enroll as first-time, full-time degree seeking students and to transfer students who have completed 24 or fewer hours of college credit.

D. Only one physical education class may be scheduled unless special permission is granted.

E. Special requirements must be completed between grades 9-12

    a. Instruction in use and abuse of dangerous drugs and dental hygiene.

    b. Instruction in the Constitution of the United States and the State of Missouri.

    To change classes a student must have the instructor’s signature of the class

he/she is leaving, the instructor’s signature of the proposed class, and

permission of both the principal and counselor. Class changes will only be

allowed under extreme circumstances and only during the period scheduled

each semester.

CLASSIFICATION AND PROMOTION OF STUDENTS

Classification and promotion of students in the Clever High School is done yearly. Those who have satisfactorily completed the eighth grade in an accredited school are classified as ninth graders. The classification of students above the beginning of the ninth grade will be determined by the number of units satisfactorily completed, including required courses at any given time, as follows:

Freshman 6 credits or less

Sophomore over 6 to 13 credits

Junior Over 13 to 19 credits

Senior 19 or more

REPORTING PUPIL PROGRESS TO PARENTS

Reports to parents are issued approximately one week after the close of the first, second and third quarters of school. The fourth quarter report is issued on the last day of school. Informal reports are sent to parents at any time a need exists. The school principal will inform parents or guardians of any delinquency on the part of their child in attendance, citizenship, or scholarship. Whenever a pupil is in danger of failing, teachers shall attempt to notify the parents in sufficient time to enable the parent to help their child to remedy the situation.

ACADEMIC LETTERS

Excellence in academic achievement; witnessed by a grade point average of 3.75 or above, on a 4.0 scale, shall result in the following:

    1. Conclusion of 1st semester, Certificate of Merit;

    2. Conclusion of 3rd semester, School Letter or Lamp of Knowledge;

    3. Conclusion of 5th semester, Lamp of Knowledge;

    4. Conclusion of 7th semester, additional Lamp of Knowledge.

     

INFORMATION RELEASE

Please be advised that the school district will release "Directory Information" concerning your child upon request. This will include the following information: student’s name, participation in officially recognized extracurricular activities, height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diplomas and awards received, photographs and other similar information. If you do not want this type of information released, please send a note to that effect to your child’s principal.

BOARD INSURANCE

The Board of Education has permitted school officials to allow the students (and staff) to participate in low cost group accident insurance, administered by and through an insurance agency, which takes care of the cost of most school connected accidents. This is entirely a voluntary program. However, since the cost is so small, many parents have had cause to be very glad that they took advantage of it. Junior and Senior high students in athletics shall participate in the insurance program, or sign a waiver, which will be filed at the school, that they are protected by their parent’s or guardian’s insurance program.

BUS INFORMATION

1. Bus routes will be similar to the preceding year. It is the policy of our local Board of Education to provide safe buses; each bus having liability insurance, a competent driver, and routes established for economy, time required, size of load, and road conditions.

2. Discipline - It is to be remembered that driving a school bus is a large responsibility. It takes the cooperation of everyone on a bus to insure maximum safety. The administration will support bus drivers on matters that involve the general safety of our bus routes. Students reported to the building principal for misconduct are jeopardizing their privileges of transportation to and from school. Disciplinary action to be taken for misconduct on the school bus will be as follows:

a. First offense: Bus driver and student meeting, explanation of offense to the student. A report of such meeting shall be filed with the building principal. The principal shall notify parents of such a misconduct report.

b. Second offense: Three day suspension of bus riding privileges; parent notified by phone, and a written misconduct report.

c. Third offense: Ten day suspension; parent notification by phone and a written misconduct report.

d. Fourth offense: Removal of bus riding privileges until Clever R-V Board of Education gives approval to resume such privileges. (Minimum of ten days)

4. Loss of bus riding privileges shall not be an excuse for being absent from school.

5. Students are reminded that they are under school supervision from the time they board the bus in the morning until they leave it in the afternoon. They are under all school rules while riding the bus.

6. Students are to sit down as soon as they board the bus and not move around unless permission is obtained from the driver. Hands and heads will remain inside the bus.

IMMUNIZATIONS

In addition to the standard immunizations as required by law, the Missouri School Immunization Law is amended to include the following four specific provisions:

1. Immunization against mumps (i.e. one dose, on or after the first birthday) will be required of all students, K-12.

2. Eliminates the grace period in which students may remain in school attendance prior to immunization from 15 school days to ZERO days. Thus, every student must have proof of complete immunizations on file with the school nurse to enroll or attend school.

3. The philosophical exemption to immunization is eliminated. Religious and medical exemptions will still be permitted with appropriate documentation, as defined in this rule, but parents do not have to specify which religion.

4. The amended legislation allows disclosure and exchange of information and records pertaining to the immunization status of persons against childhood diseases without written release of parent or guardian authorizing such disclosure to persons who have a need to know such information.

5. A list of necessary immunizations is available from the school nurse at 743-4810.

Public Notice

The school district of Clever R-V is an active participant in the Individuals with Disability Education Act--PartB (P.L. 94-142 which was reauthorize in 1991, through P.L. 101-476) which guarantees a free, appropriate education for all children. All public schools are required to provide a free and appropriate public education to all students with disabilities, including those attending private/parochial schools, beginning on the child's third birthday through age twenty (20), regardless of the child's disability. The public school assures that to comply with the full educational opportunity goal, services for students three (3) through twenty-one (21) will be fully implemented by 1999. Disabilities include: learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders/emotional disturbance, speech disorders (voice, fluency, or articulation), language disorders, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically/other health impaired, multiple disabilities, deaf/blind, autism, early childhood education, and traumatic brain injury.

The public school assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri's First Steps Program.

All public schools are required to provide parents the right to inspect and review personally unidentifiable information collected and used or maintained by the district relating to their children. Parents have the right to request amendment of these records if they feel the information is inaccurate, misleading , or violates the privacy or other rights of their children. Parents have the right to file complaints with U.S. Department of education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). You may contact your local district, if you wish to review the requirements provided by FERPA.

The public school has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of Special Education and the Plan is available for public review during regular school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools located at 103 South Public Avenue, Clever, MO. The Local Compliance Plan is a written narrative which describes the district's plan for compliance with requirements for identifying and serving all students with disabilities. Included in this plan are the policies and procedures which the district must follow regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention, and destruction of personally identifiable information. The plan also describes the assurances that services are provided in compliance with requirement of 34 CFR 73.301 of the General Education Provision Act.

Public schools in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth through age twenty (20) who reside in the district or whose parent/legal guardian resides in the district. This census is complied as of May each year. This information is treated as confidential and submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Information to be collected includes: mane of each child, parent/legal guardian's name/address, birth date and age of each child; and each child's disability or suspected disability. Should the district fail to submit an annual census, the State Board of Education may withhold state aid until the census is submitted. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is attending the public school, please contact your school district.

Pursuant to the requirements of the state law 162.997-999 RSMo, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate parent at such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in matters dealing with the provision of special education. For purposes of

surrogate appointment, "parent" is identified as a biological parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not limited to a grandparent, a step-parent, or a foster parent with whom the child lives. The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of the State. The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.

The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in the district is without a parent. The district must notify the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to appoint a surrogate parent. Training for persons serving as surrogate parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the District.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent, more information can be obtained from the district's surrogate parent contact person - the person responsible for the district's special education program.

This notice can be provided in languages such as Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese or any other language as may be necessary.

COMPUTER/INTERNET ACCESS

The school district will secure its network and computing systems to a reasonable and economically feasible degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse. This includes informing users of expected standards of conduct and the disciplinary measures for not adhering to them. During school hours, teachers will guide students towards appropriate materials and will provide guidance and instruction in the proper use of such resources. Network storage areas will be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. The use of the network is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in a loss of access as well as others disciplinary or legal action. District administrators may deny, revoke or suspend specific user accounts at any time. To gain access to the Network and/or the Internet, all students must obtain parental permission, then sign and return the AUP form to the classroom teacher. Based upon the acceptable use guidelines outlined in the AUP document, the district administrators will decide what is inappropriate use. Their decision is final.