Liberty
Liberty
School
Student
Handbook
2010-2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT...............................................................PAGE 2
SCHOOL TRADITIONS...........................................................................2
SCHOOL SONG.........................................................................................2
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Policies................................................................................................3
Non-discrimination............................................................................3
Right to study and learn....................................................................3
Supervision of students......................................................................3
School Visitors....................................................................................3
Change of Status.................................................................................3
Electronic Devices..............................................................................4
Cell Phones.........................................................................................4
Computers..........................................................................................4
Cheating, Plagiarism.........................................................................4
Locker/Desk/Vehicles.....................................................................4-5
Textbooks/School Property...............................................................5
LIBERTY ETIQUETTE.............................................................................5
STUDENT DRESS CODE-Policy JICA.................................................6-7
WHAT ABOUT RESPECT
Suspension of a Student.....................................................................8
Substitute Teachers............................................................................8
Disruptive Students............................................................................8
Fighting and Harassment...................................................................9
LIBERTY HAS A CLOSED CAMPUS......................................................9
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS...................................................................10
BUILDING HOURS...................................................................................10
EXEMPT FROM INSTRUCTION...........................................................10
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS...............................................................................10
CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................11
WELL BEING/EMER PROC...................................................................12
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVIES
Eligibility.................... .................................................................13-14
Activity Rules...............................................................................15-17
TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................16
ATTENDANCE RULES.......................................................................17-19
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................20-23
STAFF CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN.................................................24
PARENT/STUDENT SIGN OFF PAGE (TEAR-OUT)………..………26
Liberty School District J-4
To enable students to unlock the power of their dreams, access their gifts and talents, overcome their fears and challenges, and create every advantage possible. With a strong daily commitment from the students, parents, faculty, staff and community, WE WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE.
Building History-The first school in the Liberty community was started in 1889. Joes had the first High School in 1920 and Kirk in 1923. In 1955-56 Joes and Kirk schools combined to form Liberty School. The high school classes were held in Joes and the elementary classes were held in Kirk. In the winter of 1966 the Liberty school building was completed and in January of 1967 school began in the new building.
School Yearbook – The yearbook is published annually.
School Colors - Black and White
School Mascots – Knights
Hurrah for the Black and the White
Our standards are ever before us
Our voices we lift to the sky
And our friendship strong and true
Rah, rah
A school of its learning and word
Hurrah for the Black and the White
It’s Liberty now and ever more
with victory o’er us
HEY!
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
POLICIES-School policies are found in the Liberty J-4 policy book. A copy of the policy book is available in the library. Questions about policies should be addressed to school administrators.
NON-DISCRIMINATION-Liberty School is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact the school administrator.
Right to Study and Learn-It is the policy and goal of Liberty J-4 Board of Education to provide all students in it’s school the intellectual freedom, educational resources, guidance, and the physical environment conducive to the achievement within which they may study and learn to the best of their ability.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS-Students must accept the authority of all teachers, administrators, and staff members to control student conduct at school and school activities. During all contact hours that a teacher is on district property and is performing services on behalf of the school district and while performing such services at school sponsored activities off district property, the teacher shall be responsible for the control of all the students that fall within their assigned supervision and to other students physically in their presence.
SCHOOL VISITORS-Any special circumstances must be cleared with the principal at least 24 hours in advance.
CHANGE OF STATUS-Students need to inform the office of any changes of status. This includes change of address, phone number, parental rights, etc.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES-Radios, walkmans, laser pointers,
I-pods, PSP, cell phones, CD players, tape recorders, ect. Are not appropriate at school. If you violate this policy you can expect to have the device confiscated.
Cell phone are not to be used in school!
There are no exceptions to this rule. Cell phones may be kept in vehicles and lockers but must be turned off. Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited during school hours. All cell phones being used during school hours will be confiscated and subject to the following penalties.
1st Offense-Cell phone will be confiscated for one week.
2nd Offense-Cell phone will be confiscated for the entire quarter and a parent meeting will ensue.
3rd Offense-Cell phone will be confiscated for the entire year.
Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty shall be considered cheating and shall be subject to disciplinary
consequences.
LOCKER/DESK AND VEHICLES-Lockers, desks and storage areas are the property of the school and are only on loan to the student. In order to keep our school safe and inspire a healthy attitude in each of us, state law allows you or your personal possessions (i.e., purse, backpack, pockets, etc.) to be searched whenever a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe you are in possession of illegal or unauthorized materials.
You are expected to assume full responsibility for both the security of your locker/desk as well as the cleanliness. Pictures, posters, or drawing that are inappropriate (drugs, alcohol, sexual content) may not be placed inside locker/desk. School authorities, for any reason, may conduct periodic general inspections of locker contents at any time without notice, without your consent and without a search warrant. When possible, another person shall be available to witness the search. The interior of your vehicle may be inspected whenever a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that illegal or unauthorized materials are contained inside. Such inspections may be conducted without your consent or a search warrant, but generally with you present, although it is not mandatory.
Ø Be on time and attend all classes every day.
Ø Treat others as you would like to be treated at all times.
Ø Respect others.
Ø Act and dress appropriately.
Ø Respect and encourage the right to teach and the right to learn at all times.
Ø Be responsible for your choices. Expect to be held accountable for them.
Ø Be engaged in learning; ask questions and seek solutions.
File: JICA
A safe and disciplined learning environment is essential to a quality educational program. District-wide standards on student attire are intended to help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety. The Board recognizes that students have a right to express themselves through dress and personal appearance; however, students shall not wear apparel that is deemed disruptive or potentially disruptive to the classroom environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school.
Any student deemed in violation of the dress code shall be required to change into appropriate clothing or make arrangements to have appropriate clothing brought to school immediately. In this case, there shall be no further penalty.
If the student cannot promptly obtain appropriate clothing, on the first offense, the student shall be given a written warning and an administrator shall notify the student’s parents/guardians. On the second offense, the student shall remain in the administrative office for the day and do schoolwork and a conference with parents/guardians shall be held. On the third offense, the student may be subject to suspension or other disciplinary action as outlined in the school discipline code.
The following items are deemed disruptive to the classroom environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school and are not acceptable in school buildings, on school grounds, or at school activities:
1. Shorts, dresses, skirts or other similar clothing shorter than mid-thigh length
2. Sunglasses and/or hats worn inside the building
3. Inappropriately sheer, tight or low-cut clothing (e.g., midriffs, halter tops, backless clothing, tube tops, garments made of fishnet, mesh or similar material, muscle tops, etc.) that bare or expose traditionally private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks, back and breasts
4. Tank tops or other similar clothing with straps narrower than 1.5 inches in width
5. Any clothing, paraphernalia, grooming, jewelry, hair coloring, accessories, or body adornments that are or contain any advertisement, symbols, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that:
· Refer to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons
· Are of a sexual nature
· By virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute denote membership in gangs which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior
• Are obscene, profane, vulgar, lewd, or legally libelous
• Threaten the safety or welfare of any person
· Promote any activity prohibited by the student code of conduct
· Otherwise disrupt the teaching-learning process
6. No Sagging Pants: waist of pants must cover all underwear (to include
7. The teacher or administrator will determine appropriate dress
Appropriate athletic clothing may be worn in physical education classes. Clothing normally worn when participating in school-sponsored extra curricular or sports activities (such as cheerleading uniforms and the like) may be worn to school when approved by the sponsor or coach.
Building principals, in conjunction with the school accountability committee, may develop and adopt school-specific dress codes that are consistent with this policy.
See policy book for adoption, revisions and legal references. Copy in the library
WHAT ABOUT RESPECT-We expect every staff member to be treated with respect and dignity, just as you can expect to be treated with respect and dignity by the staff. A show of disrespect toward any staff member or any type of insubordination by students will not, under any circumstances, be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action. Staff is responsible for supervision of students anywhere on school property and at all school sponsored activities. Students are expected to comply.
See Code of Conduct Policy File: JICDA
TEACHER SUSPENSION OF A STUDENT (COLORADO STATE LAW)-If a situation develops in which your behavior becomes detrimental to the welfare of the class or is interfering with your peers’ ability to learn, your teacher may ask you to leave class. When this happens, you must report directly to the school office and meet with the administrator. Your teacher will bring or send a written statement to your administrator outlining the concern. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. You will meet with your teacher for re-admittance.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS-Substitute teachers are to be accorded the same respect as regular classroom teachers. Any student failing to treat a substitute teacher with respect will be subject to disciplinary action.
HABITUALLY DISRUPTIVE STUDENT-Declaration of a habitually disruptive student for which expulsion shall be mandatory is defined as: a child who caused disruption in the classroom, on school grounds, on school vehicles, or at school activities or events more than three times during the school year, because of behavior which was initiated, willful, and overt on their part required the attention of school personnel to deal with disruption; no child shall be declared ”habitually disruptive” prior to the development of a remedial discipline plan for such child in accordance with the discipline code of school district.
According to Colorado statutes, a person commits harassment when he or she intends to harass, annoy, or alarm another person through any of the following:
1. Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise touches a person or subjects him to physical contact.
2. Directs obscene language or makes an obscene gesture to or at another person.
3. Follows a person in and about a public place.
4. Engages in conduct or repeatedly commits acts that alarm or seriously annoy another person and that serve no legitimate purpose.
5. Makes repeated communications at inconvenient hours or in offensively course language.
6. Repeated insults, taunts, or challenges to another in a manner likely to invoke a violent or disorderly response.
7. Pressure for sexual activity, sex-oriented verbal “kidding”, repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications, unwelcome touching, suggesting or demanding sexual involvement.
LIBERTY HAS A CLOSED CAMPUS -During lunch hour, students remain under the authority of the school and school rules apply during lunch, the same as when classes are in session.
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS-Student must be accompanied by their parent/guardian of have written verification of permission to withdraw prior to the last day of school. Students withdrawing MUST obtain a checkout sheet from the office. Students are to have the form signed by each teacher and activity sponsor, return all school property, pay any outstanding fees and return the form to the office.
BUILDING HOURS-The building is usually open in the morning by 7:30 a.m. and closed at 4:15 p.m. Any students or group of students remaining in the building (including the gym and weight room) after 4:15 must be supervised by an adult who has acquired prior administrator approval. Maintenance or office staff will not assume this responsibility.
EXEMPTION FROM INSTRUCTION-If the beliefs of a student and his/her family are inconsistent with subject content, the student and his/her parent/guardian are to make a written request to the superintendent requesting exemption. If a student is physically unable to participate in a particular class, he/she is to submit to the superintendent a physician’s statement stating the reason(s) for exemption. Approved exemptions will not excuse a student from total semester hours required for graduation.
CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are required to participate in freshman, sophomore, junior or senior activities such as fundraisers, activities etc. Students, with parent/guardian consent, can opt not to participate. This, also excludes the student from all membership activities such as sneak, prom, etc.
Freshman year: Elect officers
Fundraiser: cake raffles for basketball
Activities: Homecoming bon fire (including contacting the fire department)
Sophomore year: Elect officers
Fundraiser: magazine sales
Activities: Homecoming decoration and clean up
Junior year: Elect officers
Fundraiser: concessions (except track) Activities: Homecoming chili supper,
Prom
Senior year: Elect officers
Fundraiser: Pizza sales in the fall and the spring
Activities: Senior trip, graduation composite/program Homecoming royalty transportation
WELL BEING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
IMMUNIZATIONS-According to Colorado state law, all students must have a copy of a completed record on file with the school. Each student will have two weeks to bring a completed record to school or the student will be suspended until the complete record is on file. If the parent has a medical, religious, or personal exemption, a signed statement to that effect must be on file with the school.
ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS-Students shall not be permitted to take medication while at school unless such medicine is given them by a school employee designated by the superintendent acting under specific written request of the parent or guardian and under the written instructions of the student’s physician.
When such a request is made by a parent or guardian, a full release from the responsibilities pertaining to the administration and consequences of such medications also must be presented to the superintendent by the student’s parent or guardian.
CHILD ABUSE-By law, schools are required to report any suspected child abuse. Social services and law enforcement have the authority to conduct investigations in the schools and with students. The methods in which such investigations are conducted are within the exclusive authority of law enforcement and social services. Notifications to parents in such cases will come from law enforcement agencies or social services.
ILLNESS OR INJURY-The building office is available to all students if he/she should become ill or injury while at school, only qualified personnel shall give emergency care. Parents or emergency contact(s) will be notified immediately of illness or injury. Medical help will be summoned if determined necessary by a staff member.
ELIGIBILITY, ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION FOR ALL EXTRA-CURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES-Participation in interscholastic activities as a part of a school’s educational program is a privilege and not a right. Students wishing to participate are required to meet standards of personal behavior and academic performance that are related to school purposes. In this regard, the CHSAA and its member schools may exercise the fullest discretion permitted under the law.
A student shall be eligible to represent Liberty School J-4 in an extra-curricular activity if such student, in the judgment of the superintendent, is representative of the school’s ideals in matters of citizenship, conduct and sportsmanship and meets academic requirements.
ACTIVITIES RULES AND
GUIDELINES Jr. High & High School
A.
Practice AND
GAME DAY (School Rules)
The following are basic guidelines:
1. Practice will be mandatory unless pre-approved through the Principal and /or Athletic Director. (Pre-approved or pre-arranged means at least one full day prior to the absence) Please inform coaches/sponsors ahead of time when possible.
2. A student-athlete may not practice or participate in a game if that student has not been in attendance for four full class periods, unless pre-approved with permission granted by the Principal and/or Athletic Director. In addition, a student must be in school by the beginning of second period on game day to be eligible to participate. On game days in which travel is required, the student must be in school by the start of second period and be in class a minimum of half the class periods before departure time to be eligible. (example: The bus is scheduled to leave at 2:00 p.m. A student athlete must be in school by the beginning of second period and have been present in class for three full class periods to be eligible) All school related absences will be the exception to this rule.
3. Unexcused absences will result in a loss of playing time.
4. The student-athlete must inform the coach if they will be late for a practice.
5. The student-athlete must have a pass from the teacher that has retained the student in order to be admitted to practice.
6. The student-athlete will NOT be allowed to practice during the time of in school or out of school suspension.
B. Coaches Rules
1. If an athlete misses one practice (for any reason) during the week of a game, he/she will not start. If the athlete is not a starter they will not play the first quarter (basketball/football) or the first game (volleyball), and track will be the coach’s discretion. This does NOT include missing practice for a school activity.
2. Coach Carter Rule: When a practice is missed (for any reason of then School Activity) all running will be made up before the next game or the athlete will not play. This does NOT include missing practice for a school activity.
3. If the team has early morning practice the athlete must stay at school all day (excluding a school activity) or it will be treated as a missed practice (refer to #1), unless the absence is prearranged.
4. The Liberty School dress code applies before and after games. The athlete will look nice and dress as a team; this includes no blue jeans and no holes.
5. If an athlete is not on the JV or Varsity team, they will still be required to be in the stands watching the game. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the team. Remember, these are team sports. (The exception to this rule will be working concessions.)
Training Rules
1. The student-athlete will be removed from the team for the use of tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs, when a coach or school employee observes the results of the use.
a. First offense is suspension from one week of athletic contests.
b. Second offense is removal from the team.
c. Third offense is removal from all sports.
2. The coaches can establish a curfew rule.
3. Other coaching rules are left to the coaches’ discretion.
4. If an injury requires a physician’s attention, a physician’s note is required PRIOR to returning to practice.
C. TRANSPORTATION
1. The student must ride the bus/van to away games unless pre-approved by the Principal and/or Athletic Director.
2. Students must ride home on bus/van unless the parent has signed the disclaimer sheet for that game. The bus driver will have the checkout sheet.
3. A note to the office must be turned in and signed by the parent if a student-athlete is to ride home with another adult by 9:00 a.m. game day.
4. Other means of transportation to and from the contest must have prior approval by 9:00 a.m. game day, from the Principal and/or Athletic Director.
D. ELIGIBILITY
1. In order for the student-athlete to participate in sports they must meet Liberty SD J-4 guidelines.
2. A student-athlete who is failing one class or has at least two D’s will be ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities.
3. A student must be in school by the beginning of second period on game day to be eligible to participate unless previously approved by the Principal and/or Athletic Director.
4. The student will NOT be allowed to play during the time of in school suspension or out of school suspension.
E. LETTERING
1. A student athlete must play in half of all the varsity quarters or matches in order to letter in basketball, football and volleyball. An athlete appearing in a regional or state competition may be lettered at the discretion of the coach.
2. Track-Athletes must earn points equal to three times the number of track meets the school attends prior to the Regional Track Meet. Additional ways to letter will be fiven to you by the coach.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Be on time for morning arrival of the bus. (five minutes early) Bus drivers are only required to wait at stops for 1 minute, honk, and then will go on. Please call the driver or the school when you will not be riding. Any bus stop that is not used for 3 days in a row and no call was received will be discontinued.
2. When crossing in front of a bus always cross at least ten feet in front of the bus. NEVER cross behind a bus!
3. Use the front door – rear exit is for emergencies only.
4. Wait for an approaching bus at least six feet from where the bus is to come to a complete stop. NEVER rush toward a moving vehicle.
5. Pupils and employees of the district are the only persons eligible to ride the bus, and other persons are eligible only when specially authorized.
RULES ON THE BUS:
· Obey direction of the driver.
· Take seats promptly and remain seated and facing the front of the bus until time to unload and bus has come to a complete stop. Keep the aisles clear. Drivers have the authority to assign seats on the bus for reasons of discipline, eliminating confusion, etc.
· The “noise level” permitted may consist of quiet talking only. When directed to be silent, respond immediately and completely.
· Windows may be lowered no further than halfway down.
· Students will be held responsible for any damage, which occurs to a Transportation Department vehicle and will be required to pay all costs for repairs.
NO SMOKING OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS of any kind shall be allowed on the bus. This is in accordance with the state laws.
Glass or other articles which could result in danger to passengers shall not be transported on the bus.
A NOTE OR PHONE CALL TO THE SCHOOL is required from the parent or guardian if a student is to be let off the bus at other than the designated stop. The driver is never allowed to take a student off of an assigned route. If they are to be taken somewhere else it must be on one of Liberty’s assigned routes. Animals/pets, living or otherwise, radios and tape players with loud speakers are strictly prohibited on vehicles transporting students.
ATTENDANCE RULES-Definitions
Tardy (T): Arriving in class later than set time. (Arrival 30 minutes late will be considered an absence for that class period.) Three tardies will be counted as one day unexcused absence for the class involved.
Absence (A): Not present in class and/or not present at school or arriving to class later than 30 minutes into that class period.
Excused Absence: Illness, death of a family member, working for parents, etc. (Called in within a 24 hour window)
Unexcused Absence: Any absence that occurs without parent/guardian contact being made. (After a 24 hour window). Unexcused absences include suspension and expulsion.
Prearranged Procedures: For any planned absence the student must come to the front office and sign the prearranged notebook and pick up a prearranged sheet in order to keep track of their missed assignments. The student will sign out for the days they will be absent along with a reason; parent permission is still required (child will be responsible for parents phone call or letter). Once a student signs this notebook they have agreed that they have spoken with their teachers and have received all of their assignments so that they can make this work up upon returning to class.
School Related Absence: Participating in a school-related, endorsed, or sponsored activity or field trip is not considered an absence. However, arrangements must be made with teachers prior to the pre-excused absence(s). School-related absences do not count toward the 7 limit absence for attendance review.
LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY LEAVE
A student must check in at the office if he/she arrives late to school. A note or phone call from the parent will be accepted to excuse the late arrival.
File: JH
Student Absences and Excuses
One criteria of a student's success in school is regular and punctual attendance. Frequent absences may lead to poor academic work, lack of social development and possible academic failure. Regular attendance is of utmost importance for school interest, social adjustment and scholastic achievement. No single factor may interfere with a student's progress more quickly than frequent tardiness or absence.
According to state law, it is the obligation of every parent/guardian to ensure that every child under their care and supervision receives adequate education and training and, if of compulsory attendance age, attends school.
Continuity in the learning process and social adaptation is seriously disrupted by excessive absences. In most situations, the work missed cannot be made up adequately. Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more and are more employable after leaving school. For at least these reasons, the Board believes that a student must satisfy two basic requirements in order to earn full class credit: (1) satisfy all academic requirements and (2) exhibit good attendance habits as stated in this policy.
Excused absences
The following shall be considered excused absences:
1. A student who is temporarily ill or injured or whose absence is approved by the administrator of the school of attendance on a prearranged basis. Prearranged absences shall be approved for appointments or circumstances of a serious nature only which cannot be taken care of outside of school hours.
2. A student who is absent for an extended period due to physical, mental or emotional disability.
3. A student who is pursuing a work-study program under the supervision of the school.
4. A student who is attending any school-sponsored activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval by the administration.
The district may require suitable proof regarding the above exceptions, including written statements from medical sources.
Unexcused absences
An unexcused absence is defined as an absence that is not covered by one of the
foregoing exceptions. Each unexcused absence shall be entered on the student's record. The parents/guardians of the student receiving an unexcused absence shall be notified orally or in writing by the district of the unexcused absence.
In accordance with law, the district may impose academic penalties which relate directly to classes missed while unexcused. The administration shall develop regulations to implement appropriate penalties. Students and parents/guardians may petition the Board of Education for exceptions to this policy or the accompanying regulations provided that no exception shall be sustained if the student fails to abide by all requirements imposed by the Board as conditions for granting any such exception.
The maximum number of unexcused absences a student may incur before judicial proceedings are initiated to enforce compulsory attendance is nine days during any calendar year or school year.
Make-up work
Make-up work shall be provided for any class in which a student has an excused absence unless otherwise determined by the building administrator. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up any make-up assignments permitted on the day returning to class. There shall be one day allowed for make-up work for each day of absence. Make-up work shall be allowed following an unexcused absence with the goal of providing the student an opportunity to keep up with the class and an incentive to attend school. However, this work will receive only partial credit, which is the consequence for an unexcused absence.
Tardiness
Tardiness is defined as the appearance of a student without proper excuse after the scheduled time that a class begins. Because of the disruptive nature of tardiness and the detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy student to uninterrupted learning, penalties shall be imposed for excessive tardiness. Parents/guardians shall be notified of all penalties regarding tardiness.
In an unavoidable situation, a student detained by another teacher or administrator shall not be considered tardy provided that the teacher or administrator gives the student a pass to enter his next class. Teachers shall honor passes presented in accordance with this policy.
The provisions of this policy shall be applicable to all students in the district, including those above and below the age for compulsory attendance as required by law.
See policy book for adoption, revisions and legal references, book in library.
LEAVING THE BUILDING/GROUNDS
Students are to sign out in the office when leaving or returning to the building. Signing out does not constitute permission to leave school grounds. Students must have permission from the parent/guardian before they are allowed to leave school grounds. Staff requesting students to leave campus, for any reason, must send the student and a note to the office for administrator approval prior to the students leaving. Any student, who leaves school before the time of dismissal without properly signing out, will be considered truant and subjects himself to disciplinary action. The school will not be liable for students who do not follow this procedure.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
The principal will determine the status of transfer students to Liberty High School. Students who do not have enough credits to stay up with their class are not eligible to participate in class activities or to represent a class in any school event except for money-making activities for the class in which they should be but fell behind.
GRADING SYSTEM
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-65
F 64-0
To qualify for Honor Roll, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.4000 or higher. All courses that are assigned a letter grade will be counted in computing the Honor Roll. A minimum of three classes must be included in computation
Knights Honor Roll: Grade point average of 3.4000-3.79000
Superintendent Honor Roll: Grade point average of 3.8000-4.0000
An incomplete must be made up within two weeks of the end of the quarter grading period. If the work is not made up, the incomplete will automatically be converted to a failing letter grade to be calculated as part of the student’s semester grade.
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The superintendent and counselor shall determine valedictorian and salutatorian. Criterion is as follows:
1. The valedictorian will be the student with the highest grade point average for the four years of high school.
2. The salutatorian will be the student with the second highest grade point average for the four years of high school.
3. In case of a tie for valedictorian, valedictorians will be honored and no salutatorian will be selected.
4. In case of a tie for salutatorian, salutatorians will be honored.
5. To compute the grade point average, all academic courses will be considered. (Teacher’s aide grades and work-study will not be used in the computation.) Only semester percentage grades will be used in the computation, with third quarter percentage grades being used in the senior year.
6. To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian, a student must be enrolled at Liberty High School by and continuously following the tenth school day of the student’s senior year, and must have been a full-time high school student four of the past five academic years.
7. The salutatorian and valedictorian will present addresses at the graduation exercises.
File: IKF
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Liberty SD J-4
28 Carnegie Units
High School Seniors must acquire 28 Carnegie Units in order to graduate, included in the 28 Carnegie Units are 14 core units. The 4 core unit classes are Math, Science, English and Social Studies. Example: At the end of the Senior year a student has taken and passed 4 years of Math and Science in addition to passing three unit of English and Social Studies. A student has the option of varying these core classes on what they choose to take for 4 years and 3 years as long as they take and pass 14 core units.
Students planning to attend a four year college in Colorado must have the following credits:
4 years of English
4 years of Math
3 years of Science
3 years of Social Studies
1 year of Foreign Language
2 years of academic electives
Freshman-7 units or more required
1. English-1 unit of Freshman Language Arts
2. Social Studies-1 unit- 1 semester of Civics and 1 semester of World Geography
3. Math-1 unit of Algebra I or a higher level math course
4. Science-1 unit of Physical Science
5. Foreign Language-1 unit (2 semesters) to enter a four-year public college in Colorado
6. Business-1 unit of Computer Applications I
6. Vocational Agriculture-1 unit of Agriculture 1
7. Physical Education-1 unit (participation in after school athletics will count 1/3 unit per sport
toward Physical Education Requirements).
Sophomore-Must have passed 7 units of Freshman required courses in order to be classified as a Sophomore. Student must pass 7 units at the sophomore level to stay aligned with graduation requirements.
1. English-1 unit of Sophomore Language Arts
2. Social Studies-1 unit of World History
3. Math-1 unit of Geometry or Algebra II
4. Science-1 unit of Biology
5. Foreign Language-1 unit (2 semesters) to enter a four-year public college in Colorado
6. Business-1 unit of Business Concepts or 1 unit of Accounting I (elective)
7. Vocational Agriculture-1 unit of Agriculture II (elective)
8. Physical Education-1 unit (elective)
9. Art/Music-1 unit alternating days (elective)
Junior-Must have passed the freshman and sophomore year requirements of his/her previous school. The student will need 14 more units to graduate.
1. English-1 unit of Junior Language Arts or Dual College Literature 211 & 212
2. Social Studies-1 unit of American History or Dual College American History 201 & 202
3. Math-1 unit of Algebra II or a higher level math course, 1 unit of Business Math
4. Science-1 unit of Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science/Dietetics and Nutrition, or Agriculture Crop Science and Agricultural Animal Science
5. Foreign Language-1 unit (2 semesters) to enter a four-year public college in Colorado
6. Business-1 unit of Computer Application II or 1 unit of Accounting I or II (electives)
7. Vocational Agriculture-1 unit of Ag Business, Ag Landscaping, or Ag Mech I (electives)
8. Physical Education-1 unit (elective)
9. Art/Music-1 unit alternating days (elective)
10. Media Studies-1 unit (elective)
Senior-Must have passed the freshman, sophomore and junior year requirements of his/her previous school. The student will need 7 more units to graduate.
1. English-1 unit of Senior Language Arts or Dual College English 121 and 122
2. Social Studies-1 unit of Psychology, 1 unit of American Government, or Dual College Psychology 121 and American Government-POS 111
3. Math-1 unit of Trigonometry or another equivalent class,1 unit of Business Math
4. Science-1 unit of Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science/Dietetics and Nutrition, or Agriculture Science
5. Foreign Language-1 unit (2 semesters) to enter a four-year public college in Colorado
6. Business-1 unit of Business Techniques, 1 unit of Desktop Publishing, 1 unit of Accounting I or II (electives)
7. Vocational Agriculture- 1 unit of Ag Mechanics II, 1 semester of Ag Business, 1 semester of Ag Landscaping, Ag Mechanics II (electives)
8. Physical Education-1 unit of Weights (elective)
9. Art/Music-1 unit alternating days (elective)
11. Media Studies-1 unit (elective)
** At least 8 elective units in area of student choice
Any of the above requirements may be waved because of physical disability or conflict with religious beliefs. Student staffed into Special Education shall not have to complete the required subject areas. Programs for Special Education students shall be based on individual need.
Transfer Students-Transfer students expecting to receive a diploma from Liberty School District J-4 must meet all of the District's Academic requirements, including any requirements for class attendance and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct. Acceptance of credits transferred from schools outside of Liberty School District J-4 shall be determined on a case by case basis at the sole discretion of the Superintendent.
Any of the above requirements may be waved because of physical disability or conflict with religious beliefs. Student staffed into Special Education shall not have to complete the required subject areas. Programs for Special Education students shall be based on individual need.
See policy book for adoption, revision and legal references, book in library
STAFF CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Fire-bell will be continuous
Tornado-three short blasts of the dismissal bells
Flood-in case of high rising water in the building
Early release-due to inclement weather
Weapon or intruder inside the school building
· The call will come over the intercom CODE 59 or 2 SHORT BELLS!
· Teachers will get their class inside of the room and lock the doors.
· Students and staff should put out a green (everyone O.K.) or orange (problems in room)card under their door. This notifies law enforcement of circumstances in each room. Do not leave your classroom until the password is given.
· Teachers should then relocate their class to the superintendent’s house.
By signing this page I recognize that I have read and understand the Liberty School handbook for 2010-2011. I understand that my son or daughter may not begin practice until this signed form is returned to the office or one of the coaches.
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