As
a community of learners, we will inspire each student to dedicate himself or
herself to life-long learning, encourage cultural pride, and become a
responsible, contributing member of the Winnebago Nation and the global
community.
AHAWAUNA
Purpose
HOCAK
WAGAX HAJARA, ME ZE SKE HIHAWI
The
Winnebago that go to school, we say that
EGI
HACIWIRA PERES RAGUWI
we
that live here we want to learn
EYAWAUU
NIKJAKRA HAKARAZIWI
because
of that the children we encourage
HOCAK
WOSGARA HIPEREZRA.
knowing
the Winnebago way.
ANAGA
GIPIRE KJE.
and
they will like it.
HOCAK
HIGRIRAWIRA, WOGIJIRE UINE KJE.
Let
them be helpers.
ANAGA
WOGUSRA HIRASA.
And
also to the world.
The Winnebago Flag song will be sung or played every morning
at 8:00 a.m. Please be respectful of the song and what it stands for by
stopping whatever you are doing, stand still and quiet until the song is done.
Thank you.
School Day
Teachers Start
7:45 a.m. Students Start 8:00 a.m.
Teachers Leave 3:45
p.m. K-8 Students
Leave 3:10 p.m.
9-12 Students
Leave 3:28 p.m.
High School Period Begins
Ends
1 8:00 8:50
2 8:53 9:43
3 9:46 10:36
4 10:39 11:29
5 11:32 12:22
Lunch 12:22 12:49
6 12:52 1:42
7 1:45 2:35
8
2:38 3:28
Supplies
Each pupil is expected to supply themselves with paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, books and necessary properties required in specific classes. The pupil must make it his/her business to have the necessary properties where and when needed. This will greatly facilitate the operation of all classes and assure the pupils’ greater success in all their school work.
Textbooks
Your books are loaned to you by the school district without cost. Please use book covers and take care of them. All items loaned to a student are assigned by numbers and are loaned at the student’s risk. If the item is not returned in good condition, students will be responsible for the replacement cost of the item.
(SEE SCHOOL PROPERTY)
Absences
Success in life is
often directly related to success in school; therefore, Winnebago Public
Schools expects all students will attend school every day, will be on time, and
will come prepared for each day’s activities.
I. In the event of an absence, each student must
follow these guidelines:
A.
Excuses.
Submit a written excuse, signed by the parent/guardian, to the secretary
in the office.
B.
Make-up. Make
up all work missed. Each student will
have two days for each day of absence to submit make-up work.
C.
Prearranged
absence. Collect all make-up work prior to an arranged
absence and submit on
return to school.
II. Absences (excused and unexcused) will be
reported in the following manner:
A. 5 days. Written notice will be sent to the parent or
guardian.
B. 6
days. Parent or Guardian will
meet with the Diversion team.
C. 7 days. A second notice will be sent to the parent
or guardian.
D. 8 days. Written notice will be sent to the Diversion
Team and may be referred to court.
E. Late Arrivals. Tardies
will be accumulated toward absences and included in A, B, and C
above.
III.
JSP Task Force Diversion Team procedures (SEE APPENDIX A)
Homework
Assignments
Students who wish to have their homework assignments picked up due to illness need to call the school before 10:00 a.m. in order for the teachers to have adequate time to get assignments ready. Assignments may be picked up in the office after school, unless other arrangements are made.
Appearance K-12
Students are
expected to dress neatly and appropriately at all times.
Students will not
wear:
• Gang-related clothing
including hats, caps, ear warmers, coats, jackets, sagging pants,
inappropriately buttoned/unbuttoned shirts or extended or loose-hanging belts,
bandannas and/or handkerchiefs.
• Clothing that will REVEAL undergarments.
• Clothing that advertises
or glorifies alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, or suggestive inscriptions, or
ideas.
• Shorts (during November,
December, January, February).
• Clothing that exposes the
midriff.
• No chains of any kind may
be worn from clothing. No jewelry with
the exception or simple
necklaces or bracelets. No
chains, no spikes can be worn on body or clothing. No clothing, jewelry, or body adornment with
suggestive inscriptions or ideas.
Students will hang
their hats, caps, jackets and/or coats in their respective lockers or the
designated place in their elementary classroom upon entry to the
Any
violation of this dress code may subject the student to disciplinary action.
Personal Items
Students’
personal items are their responsibility.
The school WILL NOT be held
liable whether the student is in possession of the items or the items are in
the possession of school personnel.
1. These items are not to be brought to school:
§
Beepers/Pagers
§
Radios
§
Squirt
Guns
§
Food
§
Tape
players/Mini DVD players
§
Large sums
of money
§
Yo Yo’s
§
Laser
lights
§
Other
nuisance items (trading cards, collectible items, etc.)
§
BEVERAGES FROM OUTSIDE
§
PERMANENT MARKERS
2. If
the above items are brought to school, they will be confiscated and will only
be released
possession of the parent or guardian. A second offense will result in the item(s)
being held for the remainder of the year.
3.
MP3 players, IPods are not recommended.
The
if they are damaged or stolen. Inappropriate use of these items may result in the item being
confiscated and returned only to Parent/Guardian.
4. Cell phones need to be checked in at office, Mary’s (7-l2), or Norene’s (K-6). Inappropriate use
of cell phones may result in phone being confiscated and returned only to Parent/Guardian.
5. In
the interest of a safe environment, students will not be allowed to carry backpacks or bags around with them during
the school day. Items including purses
are subject to random searches.
Bus Rules
Riding the bus to and from school is a
privilege. All school rules apply to
transported students. Any violations or
cases of misbehavior will be reported to the principal or vice principal’s
office and dealt with the same as any other school misbehavior which can result
in prohibiting students from riding the school bus.
The following are the rules of conduct to be
upheld by students while riding a bus:
• While riding the bus, students are under
the supervision of the school bus driver and must obey him/her at all
times. The driver has the responsibility
to notify the school principal of misconduct; the school principal has the
authority to temporarily suspend a student from riding the bus.
• Students are not permitted to open
windows without the driver’s consent.
Hands, arms, and heads should be kept inside the bus at all times. No objects of any nature shall be thrown or
passed into or from the bus door or windows by passengers or others.
• Riders should not change seats while the
bus is in motion. Absolute quiet is
necessary when the bus is approaching a railroad track to allow the driver to
listen for approaching trains.
• Never tamper with the bus or any of its
equipment; for example, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, or emergency
door. These are to be used only in case
of an emergency by an authorized person.
• If the emergency door or emergency wing
exit is found open or partially open, the bus driver should be immediately
notified. The rear door is an EMERGENCY
DOOR and should be used only in an emergency and at the direction of the bus
driver.
• The bus driver has been instructed not to
wait for students who are not on time.
Safe Pupil
Transportation Plan
This Safe Pupil Transportation Plan sets forth the District’s plan for providing safe transportation to students being transported in pupil transportation vehicles.
1. Weapons-Upon becoming aware of a weapon aboard a pupil transportation vehicle, the driver will make an attempt to:
A. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location. Examples of a safe haven include, but are not limited to any school building site, emergency service station (law enforcement or fire department), community service agency, etc.
B. Pull vehicle over to a safe and secure area.
C. Confiscate weapon (if it doesn’t jeopardize student or driver safety).
D. Give description of weapon and participating parties to dispatch.
E. Dispatch will immediately notify appropriate law enforcement agencies and school Administration.
2. Pupil behavior- Students are expected to follow student conduct rules while in a pupil transportation vehicle. The pupil transportation vehicle driver is responsible for controlling behavior, which jeopardizes safety, the driver will try every attempt to:
A. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location.
B. First seek to resolve incident through discussion with the student(s) involved.
C. Activate emergency flashers.
D. Bring vehicle to a safe stop. Seek to resolve the incident, using physical force only as necessary to protect students and/or yourself.
E. Report and document discipline problems to the School Administrator on a Bus Conduct Report/Incident form.
3. Terrorist threats- A person commits a terrorist threat if the person threatens to commit a crime of violence with intent to terrorize another or with the intent of causing evacuation of a building, place of assemble or facility of public transportation with reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or evacuation. Upon becoming aware of a terror threat relating to a pupil transportation vehicle, the driver will make every attempt to:
A. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location.
B. Make every attempt to keep passengers calm (this may mean complying with the terrorist).
C. Dispatch will immediately notify appropriate law enforcement agencies and school administration.
D. Driver should wait for instructions from dispatch if possible.
4. Severe weather- Upon becoming aware of severe weather (such as a tornado) while aboard a pupil transportation vehicle, the driver will make every attempt to:
A. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location.
B. Return to the school if less than five minutes away and follow directions of the school Administrator.
C. If more than five minutes away from school or there is immediate danger, get to the nearest basement or underground shelter with all of the students.
D. If there is no shelter and there is immediate danger, the driver and passengers are to follow evacuation procedures and get everyone off the vehicle and into the nearest ditch or culvert at least 100 feet away from the vehicle.
5. Hazardous materials- Upon becoming aware of a hazardous material aboard a pupil transportation vehicle, the driver will make every attempt to:
A. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location.
B. Pull vehicle over to a safe and secure area.
C. Give a description of the hazardous materials in question to dispatch.
D. Dispatch will immediately notify appropriate law enforcement and school administration.
E. Driver should wait for instructions from dispatch if possible.
6. Medical emergencies- Upon becoming aware of a medical emergency aboard a pupil transportation vehicle, the driver will make every attempt to:
A. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location.
B. Dispatch will immediately notify appropriate medical agencies and school administration.
C. Driver should follow instructions from Dispatch, school officials, and parents when such information can be obtained quickly enough. If not available, follow emergency first aid procedures.
D. Only if necessary, the driver should move passengers enough to get them out of danger of traffic or fire. If moved, the driver and aide are to keep them where placed until a medical agency arrives, unless a parent has taken charge of their child.
E. The driver should try to keep student passengers as calm as possible.
F. Dispatch will arrange for assistance and a relief vehicle if needed.
7. Procedures in the event of mechanical breakdowns of the vehicle- Upon becoming aware of a mechanical breakdown aboard a pupil transportation vehicle, the driver will make every attempt to:
A. Pull vehicle over to a safe and secure area if possible.
B. Radio transportation dispatch and notify them of the situation if possible. If not possible, the driver will make every attempt to telephone dispatch from a cellular telephone or from the nearest safe haven location.
C. Activate emergency flashers and place warning flare/reflectors in accordance with safety guidelines if not in a secure area.
D. Driver should try to keep student passengers as calm as possible.
E. Dispatch will arrange for assistance and a relief vehicle if needed.
8. Documentation under Safe Pupil Transportation Plan. Each pupil transportation driver is required to complete and submit to the school administration a bus conduct report or incident report involving the pupil transportation vehicle operated by the driver or any pupils transported in it. Documentation is to include the occurrence of any of the following events: weapons, student behavior- which affects safety, terror threats, severe weather, hazardous materials, or medical emergencies. Documentation of such events shall be completed and submitted as soon as practical after the incident.
9. Transportation of unsafe items. Drivers shall not permit pupil transportation vehicles to transport any items, animals, materials, weapons or look-like weapons or equipment which in any way would endanger the lives, health or safety of the children or other passengers and the driver. Look-a-like weapons associated with a school sponsored or approved activity may be transported only with written permission of a school administrator. Any time that would break or produce an injury of tossed about inside the pupil transportation vehicle when involved in an accident or sudden stop shall be secured.
10. Supplemental information. A copy of this plan shall be placed in each pupil transportation vehicle, kept at each school building, and made available upon request. Supplemental information with respect to operational and procedural guidelines used to administer this plan can be found in the District’s Safety and Security plan adopted pursuant to 92 NAC 10 and in the Nebraska Department of Education Pupil Transportation Guide.
Cars
Students are
allowed to drive vehicles to school. All
student cars are to be parked when arriving at school and not to be moved until
school is dismissed for the day. Parking
is allowed in the parking lot only.
There shall be no parking along the east edge of the parking lot. Students are not allowed to sit in their cars
anytime during the day. Automobiles on
school property are subject to search by school officials if a school official
has reasonable cause to believe that the search will disclose evidence that the
student has violated or is violating the law or school rules. Students abusing the privilege of driving a
vehicle to school will not be allowed to park on school grounds.
School
Closing
In the event
of severely inclement weather or mechanical breakdown, school may be closed or
the starting time delayed. The same
conditions may also necessitate early dismissal. School closing, delayed starting time or
early dismissal will be announced over Sioux City TV and radio stations; for
example, KTIV, KCAU, KSCJ, KG95, KSUX.
Reports in the morning will be between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please
do not call the school. If no report is heard, it can be assumed that
school will be in session. Bus schedules
will run accordingly.
Classroom
Visitors and Guests
For the safety of
Winnebago Public Schools students and school personnel, all visitors to the
school must report to the Main Office to register and obtain a visitor’s
pass. Violation of this policy will be
reported to law enforcement personnel as trespassing.
Parents/Guardians
will be allowed to escort their child to his/her classroom up to 15 minutes
after the start of the school day. At
any other time of the school day, the parent/guardian must report to the office
for registration and a visitor’s pass.
We encourage
parent visitation of classes and often allow others to observe classes.
However, interruption of classroom processes to confer with a teacher or a
students is forbidden without permission.
Parents/Guardians who are picking up their children at the end of the
day do not need to obtain a pass.
All visitors
should first check in with the main office and receive a “visitor pass”. This
pass should be carried at all times when visiting in the building. It is strongly recommended that students
refrain from bringing guests to school because they work a hardship on both
teachers and students. Students wishing
to bring a visitor to school must secure permission for this visitor at least
one day in advance. No visitor passes
will be issued during the first two weeks of the school year and the last two
weeks of the school year. STUDENTS will
not be allowed to bring children under the age of six as a visitor.
Posters
During the school year there always seems to
be a great deal of confusion concerning the putting up of posters. Therefore, the following guidelines are for
the purpose of clarifying the situation:
• All posters must be approved by the
administration.
• For the sake of
eliminating confusion during the school day, posters should be put up before or after school only.
• Posters may be placed only
in designated areas. You must check with
the office.
• Remember, anyone putting
up a poster has the responsibility to take it down.
Lost and Found
All articles that are found should be taken
to the main office, and it is there you should inquire for anything that you
have lost. At the end of the school
year, any remaining items will be given to the Youth Facility.
Orientation of New
9-12 Students
All new students to the community must visit
with the counselor and review the student handbook. At that time, questions will be answered and
a tour of the building will be provided.
9-12 Registration
and Scheduling
In order to provide sufficient supplies and
to determine teacher assignments, the school must know each student’s subject
selections for the next year. Because we
cannot allow many changes in the fall, careful consideration of the selection
of subjects should be given by both students and parents. All students are required to register for at
least seven class periods each day unless directed by the principal.
• The
pass to be in the
• Students
will sign in on the sign-in sheet at the circulation desk when they come to the
• Students
will bring needed supplies when they come to the
• The
• Students
using the computers in the
Help
from Teachers
Any student who requires additional time at
school under the direction of a teacher to adequately master assigned work may
arrange such sessions with teachers. Most
pupils welcome this opportunity and voluntarily take advantage of it, but if it
seems advisable for the welfare of the pupil, teachers have the authority to
require pupils to come in for an extra session of supervised study. When this is found advisable, every effort
will be made to best fit the mutual convenience of the pupil and the teacher.
Parent Conferences
Parents may make
appointments for conferences with teachers, the counselor, or the principal at
any time by telephoning the school office at 878-2224. Parents are encouraged to communicate with
the school on items of concern, interest, etc.
Take an active interest in your child’s education. It is very important that he/she know that
you are interested and concerned.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences will be held during the first and third quarters. At this time the parents will be given an
opportunity to visit with their son’s or daughter’s teachers to discuss their
academic progress.
Parent/Guardian will have to sign for their
child’s report card. Reports will be
kept for a week and then sent home if not signed.
Accident Insurance
All students will
be given the opportunity to enroll in a school accident benefit plan issued at
the beginning of the school year.
Accidents occurring en route to and from school, on school grounds, or
during sponsored activities will be covered for those who enroll. Coverage varies with the type of policy
purchased. The school does not pay any
cost of the insurance and it is not required for attendance at Winnebago Public
Schools.
Contagious or
Infectious Diseases
Children showing any signs or symptoms of a
contagious or infectious disease are required by law to be sent home
immediately or as soon as safe and proper conveyance can be found (NDE Rule
55).
Injuries
Any injury
incurred at school or in a school sponsored activity should be reported to a
staff member immediately regardless of whether or not the person has school
insurance. Notify the principal’s office
immediately if a student is injured or becomes ill during school.
Medication
It is required
that all medications to be taken during the school day are to be reported to
the front office for review by the school nurse and the principal. Students
are not to keep medication in their locker or on their person unless permission
has been granted via a medication permission slip given by the school nurse or
principal. All medication should be
accompanied by a note of parent permission for the student to have the
medication. Prescription medications
should be in a prescription bottle properly labeled with the student’s name,
the name and dosage of the medication and instructions for administration. Over-the-counter medication should also be in
the original container and have the student’s name on the container. Medication that is not in an appropriate
container labeled with the above information will not be administered to the
child.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In
accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination,
write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W,
Notice to Students
All students are
responsible for obeying the state law, policies of the board of education, and
the rules of the school. No student
should bring anything to school which is prohibited by statute, policy or
school rule. School representatives have the authority to search school property,
student property, including cars and student belongings, and students
themselves when there is reason to believe a student has violated a statute,
policy or rule.
Lockers and locks
are the property of the school district and are made available to students for
their convenience. Each student is
responsible for the content or security of his/her locker. Lockers should be kept locked at all times
when they are not opened for use. Each
student is responsible for locking his/her locker after use and no student
should reveal their combination to anyone. These rules are applicable at
school, during school functions or activities whether they take place at school
or at a different location, and while traveling to school functions or
activities.
*SCHOOL BOARD POLICY MAY SUPERCEDE DISCIPLINE POLICIES*
Classroom
Management and Administrative Discipline
Grades K-6
Level I
Level I behaviors will be managed by the
individual classroom teacher. These
behaviors include:
• Use of profanity
• Failure to do work
• Gang related writing on any personal
property or self
• Failure to follow directions and
individual classroom teacher’s rules
• Cheating
• Disrespect of other students of staff
• Disruptive behavior
Consequences which may result for infractions
of Level I behaviors may include (but are not limited to and multiple
consequences may be administered):
Timeouts
- Timeout
- Removal from situation
- Contact parent/guardian
- Peer tutoring
- Meet with teacher at assigned time
- Essay
- Letter of apology
- Loss of recess time
Level II
Level II behaviors are behaviors preventing
students from learning or endangering the safety of others, leaving the
classroom without permission and failure to comply with teacher or
administrative directed Level I consequences.
Consequences of Level II behavior will
include:
- Student/teacher conference with a discipline action plan formatted
and parent contact made.
Consequences of Level II behavior may also
include:
• Timeout
• Removal from situation
• Contact parent/guardian
• Peer tutoring
• Meet with teacher at assigned time
• Essay
• Letter of apology
• Loss of recess time
• Student/parent/teacher conference.
• Administrative intervention
• Conference with administrator
• Focus room
• Other appropriate consequences
Level III
Level III infractions include:
• Possession of a weapon/controlled
substance
• Destroying property
• Violation of fire code
• Theft
• Gang-related writing on school property
• Fighting (as defined)
• Continual failure to adhere to school
rules and respond to intervention techniques
Level III infractions may result in the
following consequences:
• Out-of-School Suspension--(Note: Before returning to the school setting, the
parent/guardian and student MUST meet with an
administrator and, if possible, the classroom teacher.)
• Alternative School
Schedule/Setting--(Note:
Student and parents will be notified of the schedule/setting
and additional requirements.
Noncompliance may result in a referral to the
Classroom
Management and Administrative Discipline
Grades 7-12
Level I
Level I behaviors will be managed by the
individual classroom teacher. These
behaviors include:
• Use of profanity
• Failure to do work
• Gang related writing on any personal
property or self
• Failure to follow directions and
individual classroom teacher’s rules
• Cheating
• Disrespect of other students
• Disruptive behavior
• Tardy to class
Consequences which may result for infractions
of Level I behaviors may include (but are not limited to and multiple
consequences may be administered):
• Timeout
• Receive a “0” for school work student was
cheating on
• Removal from situation
• Peer tutoring
• Meet with teacher at assigned time
• Essay
• Letter of apology
• Loss of recess time
• Detention Level II
Level II
Level II behaviors are behaviors preventing
students from learning or endangering the safety of others, and failure to
comply with teacher or administrative directed Level I consequences.
Consequences of Level II behavior will
include:
- Student/teacher conference with a discipline action plan formatted
and parent contact made.
Consequences of Level II behavior may also
include:
• Timeout
• Removal from situation
• Contact parent/guardian
• Peer tutoring
• Meet with teacher at assigned time
• Essay
• Letter of apology
• Loss of recess time
• Student/parent/teacher conference.
• Administrative intervention
• Conference with administrator
• Focus room
• Other appropriate consequences
Failure to comply with Level II consequences
will result in a detention. Additional
consequences may also be assigned.
If a student fails to serve as assigned
detention, he/she will eat lunch in the Focus Room. Failure to serve the
detention after lunch in Focus Room will result in Early Intervention/Truancy
Day School or
Level III
Level III infractions include:
• Possession of a weapon/controlled
substance
• Destroying property
• Violation of fire code
• Theft
• Gang-related writing on school property
• Fighting (as defined)
• Disrespect toward staff (any employee)
• Leaving classroom unauthorized
• Continual failure to adhere to school
rules and respond to intervention techniques
Level III infractions may result in the
following consequences:
• Out-of-School Suspension Consequences
(Not in any order)
1) The student will be re-admitted as
soon as a parent/guardian returns with the student.
2) 5 day suspension or the parent can
spend a full day with the student, going to his/her
classes
with him/her.
3) Alternative school schedule for 10
school days.
4) Automatic alternative schedule for
remainder of the semester or 19 school days,
whichever
is more.
(Note: Before returning to the
school setting, the parent/guardian and student MUST meet with an
administrator and, if possible, the classroom teacher.)
• Alternative School Schedule/Setting--(Note: Student and parents will be notified of the schedule/setting and additional
requirements. Noncompliance may result
in a referral to the
§
See
Early Intervention/Truancy Day School (See appendix B)
Suspension or Expulsion
According to
state statutes, the following types of behavior are grounds for long-term
suspension or expulsion from school:
• Use of violence, force, coercion, threat, intimidation or similar conduct in a manner that interferes with school purpose.
• Willfully
causing or attempting to cause substantial damage to private or school
property, stealing or attempting to steal private or school property of
substantial value, or repeated damage or theft involving private or school
property of small value.
• Causing
or attempting to cause physical injury to any school employee or to any
student. Physical injury caused by
accident, self-defense or other action undertaken on the reasonable belief that
it was necessary to protect some other person will not constitute a violation.
• Threatening
or intimidating a student for the purpose of, or with the intent of obtaining
money or anything of value from another student.
• Knowingly
possessing, handling, or transmitting on school property or at any
school-related function any object that is ordinarily or generally considered
to be a weapon.
• Sexually
assaulting or attempting to sexually assault any person if a complaint has been
filed by a prosecutor in a court of competent jurisdiction alleging that the
student has sexually assaulted or attempted sexually to assault a person,
including sexual assaults or attempted sexual assaults which occur off school
grounds not at an educational function or event. For purposes of this subdivision, sexual
assault shall mean sexual assault in the first degree and sexual assault in the
second degree as defined in sections 28-319 and 28-320, as such sections now
provide or may hereafter from time to time be amended.
• Being
under the influence of or engaging in the unlawful possession, selling,
dispensing, or use of a controlled substance or alcoholic beverage on school
property or at a school-related function.
• Public
indecency as defined in section 28-806, except that this subdivision shall
apply only to students at least twelve years of age but less than nineteen
years of age on school property or at a school-related function.
• Engaging in any other activity forbidden
by the laws of
• A repeated violation of any rules and
standards validly establish pursuant to sections 79-4, 176 if such violations
constitute a substantial interference with school purposes. It is the intent of the Legislature that
alternatives to suspension or expulsion be imposed against a student who is
truant, tardy or otherwise absent from required school activities.
Students, who violate these rules, or those established by
the school, may be subject to disciplinary action outlined below, in compliance
with
A principal (or
designee) may determine that it is necessary to exclude a student from
classes. The decision to exclude would
be made after the principal has investigated the facts, given the student oral
or written notice of the charges against him/her, and provided an opportunity
for the student to present his/her version.
The range of
possible exclusions includes: Short-term suspension, emergency exclusion,
long-term suspension, expulsion or mandatory reassignment.
IN ADDITION, administration and teaching personnel may
take other actions regarding student behavior such as: counseling or parent conferences,
rearrangement of schedules, requirements that a student remain in school after
school to do additional work, requirements that a student receive counseling,
or restriction of extra curricular activity.
It is the
principal’s responsibility to determine the type of exclusion and/or action
recommended. The parent/guardian will be
notified of the principal’s recommendation in cases involving the child.
Short-Term
Suspension
A student may be suspended by the principal
on a short-term basis for up to five school days. Before such short-term suspension shall take
effect, the student shall be given oral or written notice of the charges
against him or her, an explanation of the evidence that school authorities
have, and an opportunity to present his or her version of the incident.
Long-Term
Suspension
Any student who may be subject to long-term
suspension or expulsion shall be afforded those rights of due process which are
set forth in
Tobacco, Alcohol or
Controlled Substance
The use of tobacco, alcohol, or controlled
substance on school property at any time is a Level III violation and will
result in the student being placed in Early Intervention/Truancy Day School-ETI or
Firearm Policy
No student shall knowingly and intentionally
possess, use or transmit a firearm on school grounds, in a school-owned vehicle
being used for a school purpose, or at a school-sponsored activity or athletic
event. Any student violating the
provisions of this policy shall be expelled from Winnebago Public Schools for a
period of not less that one year. For
purposes of this policy, “firearm” means a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C.
921. The superintendent or school board
may modify the expulsion requirement on an individual basis.
This policy shall not apply to (a) the
issuance of firearms to or possession of firearms by members of the Reserve
Officers Training Corps when training or (b) firearms which may lawfully be
possessed by the person receiving instruction under the immediate supervision
of any adult instructor who may lawfully possess firearms. 37613/policies/031.2
Smoke Free
Environment
The Winnebago Public School Board is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and productive environment for students and employees. The Board of Education also recognizes the importance of role-modeling for students during formative years. Therefore, effective July 1, 1990, smoking shall be prohibited within the school building, on school grounds and in all school-owned or leased vehicles. All individuals share in the responsibility of adhering to and enforcing this policy. Any individual who observes a violation shall report it to the Administration. As with all school policies, violation of this policy shall be considered insubordination and shall be dealt with accordingly.
Drug
Free School
• The Winnebago Public Schools’ Board of Education recognizes that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession of alcohol is unlawful and harmful. It shall therefore be the job of the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee to provide a written statement to the students that the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as part of a school activity is prohibited.
• The Superintendent or the
Superintendent’s designee may take action with regard to a student’s conduct up
to and including suspension or expulsion or referral for prosecution. As a
disciplinary sanction, a student may be required to complete an appropriate
rehabilitation program to be approved by the school district.
• Drug
and alcohol education and prevention programs shall be instituted from early childhood
through Grade 12. They shall be age
appropriate and shall address the legal, social and health consequences of drug
and alcohol use and provide effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to
use illicit drugs and alcohol.
• Information
about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation and re-entry programs
shall be provided by the school counselor.
• The administration has the
discretion to require a student to have a drug or alcohol assessment if that
student is found to possess or is believed to be under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
Compliance with this code of conduct is
mandatory. All students and parents will
receive a copy of the code, a statement of possible disciplinary sanctions, and
a statement of mandatory compliance.
School Property
STUDENTS
WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Halls
The practice of
courtesy in the halls will result in orderly passing to and from classes and at
dismissal. Any student in the hall during
a class period must have a pass. Any STAFF MEMBER has the authority to inquire
of, detain, or report a student regarding his/her pass
Public Display of
Affection
Public Display of Affection (PDA) between
students is not acceptable behavior on school property at any time. Some behaviors that would be considered PDA
would be kissing, hugging, groping one another, leaning on one another,
etc. Continued PDA will result in Early
Intervention/Truancy Day School-ETI or
Leaving School
During Session
Cheating
Cheating on tests or helping another student
cheat will not be tolerated. This
applies to daily work as well.
Plagiarism or claiming others’ work as your own is considered cheating
and will be dealt with accordingly.
Students learn by doing their own work.
Telephone
Regulations
Food and Drink
Regulations
No
food or beverage of any kind shall be carried into the school building except
for students on a medically prescribed diet or approved by administration for
special occasions.
Students may chew gum (gum only) during the
school day; however, if gum and wrappers are not disposed of properly or if gum
chewing becomes a disruption during class, this privilege will be denied. There is no gum chewing in music, P.E.
classes or in the library.
Under
NO circumstances are students allowed to use food and drink machines located in
the teachers lounge.
Any non-approved food or beverage item will
be confiscated.
Fire Drills and Tornado Drills
Fire drills and tornado drills at regular
intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. It is essential that when the first signal is
given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building or takes cover by
the prescribed route as quickly as possible.
The teacher in each classroom will give the students instructions. Fire and tornado drill instructions are
posted in each classroom. Make it a
point to familiarize yourself with these instructions.
The fire alarm, which is a steady bell from
the fire alarm system, is a signal for all pupils and teachers to make a quick,
quiet, and orderly exit from the building.
When you are out of the building, you should stand across the street, if
possible. The students will be notified
by administrative personnel to return to the building.
A tornado drill will be announced on the
school intercom. Again, take cover in a
designated area quickly, quietly and in an orderly fashion. An announcement on the intercom will return
students to class following the drill.
Anyone caught tampering with or engaging the
fire alarm is in violation of codes and will be dealt with accordingly (student
will be suspended).
Student Use of the
Building
The building is available for use by student
groups and organizations with prior approval of the school administration.
Guidance and Counseling
Services
As an integral part of the total program,
guidance and counseling services are concerned with the study, understanding,
and adjustment of every student attending Winnebago Public Schools. The services are designed to assist students
in developing their individual potential and to assist school personnel,
parents, and the community in providing opportunities to students to obtain an
education best suited to their potential and goals.
These basic services include:
• Individual and group counseling
• Education and occupational planning
• Pupil appraisal
• College and job placement
• Parent and staff conferences
• Referrals
• Follow-up and local research
• Student registration and scheduling
• Alcohol and other drug education
The counseling
department is organized for the purpose of helping each student adjust to
present environments, to enjoy all educational opportunities that meet interest
and learning capacities, and to aid in becoming increasingly and wisely
self-directive individuals.
The guidance
counselor, with the cooperation of all other faculty members, carries on the
work of this department. Any students
may use the services provided by the counselor for aid or advice on whatever
problem occurs or any faculty member may refer a student to this department for
necessary aid and advice.
If a student is
seeking help from a school counselor, arrangements should be made with the
teacher to make an appointment with the counselor for a conference. Most conferences should be scheduled during a
study hall/tutor period if possible.
Before school and after school are also good times for interviews.
Checking out-Drop
Any student leaving school permanently, must
obtain a check-out sheet from the principal’s office. This sheet will be signed by each of the
student’s teachers when all books and materials have been returned. It will also indicate that the student’s
locker has been cleaned and checked, and it will show that all fines and
assessments have been paid. This sheet
will be returned to the principal’s office upon completion of checkout.
Change of Address
Any change in
address or phone number of a student and/or the student’s parent or guardian must be reported to the office immediately.
Drop and Add Information
Due to complications involved with computer
scheduling, students should take their time during registration and make sure
their choices are correct. All drops and
adds to the student schedule will be initiated through the counselor’s office.
Students will be
allowed to add classes to their schedule for one week after the semester
begins. After that time, additions will
not be made without an exceptionally good reason. All adds must have the
signature of the parent, instructor and principal.
Students will be
allowed to drop classes for a period of one week following the start of the
semester. All drops must show a reason
for the drop as well as signatures of the parent, instructor, counselor and
principal. After this time, any student
who is dropped or removed from a class will receive a grade of “F” for the
class unless otherwise directed by the principal.
*Grade
Classification*
Grade
Classification: Beginning high school
students will be freshman. To be
classified as a sophomore, a student must have passed 60 credit hours; 120
credit hours to be a junior and 180 credit hours to be a senior.
Core Requirements (210)
The following are core requirements for a high school
diploma at
Ho Chunk Language……………………………………… 10 credits (Beginning with 2005-2006 Freshmen)
English……………………………………………………40 credits
Social Sciences………………………………………… 40 credits
Science……………………………………………………20 credits
Math………………………………………………………30 credits
Business…………………………………………………..30 credits
Health/P.E……………………………………………… 20 credits
Fine Arts…………………………………………………..10 credits
Family/Consumer Science……………………………….. 10 credits
Electives………………………………………………… 30 credits
Total Required Credits to graduate……………240 credits
Graduation Progress Checklist
Upon successful completion, each semester provides 5 credits per course.
English (Language Arts) Social
Sciences
Students must take 4 of the following: Students must take the following:
Basic English World Geography/World History
English I
English II Government/Economics
English III Students may take:
English IV Psychology
English V Sociology
Six Traits Writing
Science Mathematics
Students must take the following: Students
must take courses in order
Physical
Science based on initial placement:
Biology General Math
Students may take: Pre Algebra
Environmental Earth Science Algebra
Chemistry Geometry
Physics Algebra II
Basic Science Advanced Math
Business Health/Physical Education
Students must take: Students must take:
Keyboarding/Careers PE/Health
Students may take: Students
may take:
Computer Publishing Advanced PE
Personal Finance Lifetime Sports
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
(Business cont.) Fine
Arts
Business Law Students must take:
Marketing Art I or Choir/Instrumental Music
Business Math/Consumer *Art
I is a prerequisite to any other
Art course
Students may take:
Family/Consumer Science Art II
Students must take: Art III
Teen Living Ceramics I
Students may take: Ceramics II
Foods & Nutrition
Clothing and Design *Ho Chunk Language I is a required course
Electives
Students can choose any 3 courses beyond the required ones in order to fulfill this requirement.
In addition to the above courses, students may also take courses in Industrial Technology, World Languages, or courses offered through the Distance Learning network.
The school day
shall consist of eight (8) class periods.
It will be possible for the students to earn a total of 280
credits. A student must earn a minimum
of 200 core credits plus 40 elective credits for a total of 240 credits to
graduate. Refer to the Total Progress
Sheet and Checklist of all required classes.
Certain required
courses must be taken at given times.
The counselor and principal will require this procedure.
A FAILING GRADE
AT THE END OF A SEMESTER MEANS A LOSS OF CREDIT. If,
during your four years in high school, you have failed a required subject, it
is your responsibility to register for the course again. The course or courses will be taken as soon
as they can be worked into your schedule in order that you may meet the full
requirements for graduation.
Scholarships
Outstanding seniors are eligible for
scholarships which are offered by colleges, universities, trade and
technical schools.
The Nebraska Regents, state colleges, and a few local organizations have
scholarships. For eligibility
requirements and application blanks, see your counselor as soon as
possible. It is the responsibility of
the student and the parent to apply for all scholarships.
Student Records and
Report Cards
Attendance,
tardies, grades and credits earned are entered in each student’s permanent
record after the end of each semester.
This record also includes birth records, parent names, enrollment and
withdrawal dates, expulsions, graduation, and rank-in-class at graduation. ACT and achievement test scores, immunization
and health records. Any other
information that is kept will be removed within one year of graduation.
The
information in the permanent records and/or other files (discipline, counselor,
special education, etc.) are available only:
to school staff members who are directly involved; to parents/students;
upon a court order; and to state and federal auditors. All other requests for access or sharing of
information must have written permission from the parent. Student records may be requested from or
transferred to another school upon written request or permission of the
parent. A transcript (copy of the
permanent record) will be forwarded to a college or other agency upon written
request of the graduate or parents.
Report cards
will be sent to the student’s home about one week after the end of each
quarter. Any student leaving school must
complete a check-out form from the counselor which should be submitted before
report cards or transcripts are released.
Any student owing money, equipment or books may not receive report
cards, transcripts or a diploma (if applicable) until return or payment is
made.
Progress
reports will be sent out in the middle of each grading period so as to ensure
parent/guardian notification of the student’s progress
Inspection of Student Records
When Congress
passed the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, that law gave you, if you
are “an eligible student,” or your parent or guardian if you are not, certain
rights regarding your educational records.
An eligible student is one who has reached the age of 18 or is attending
any school after graduation from high school.
The law requires that schools receiving Federal Funds must:
§
Allow
the parents or eligible student to review and inspect the student’s record. This rule does not apply to records made and
kept by one person, such as a psychologist or social worker, which are not
shared with anyone but a substitute for that person.
§
Give the
parent or eligible student the chance to challenge the records in a hearing to
make sure they are not misleading or inaccurate.
§
Obtain
written permission from the parent or eligible student before revealing the
records to other persons.
§
Notify
parents or eligible student of their rights under this law.
Testing
Included in the
testing program at Winnebago Public Schools are measures of mental ability,
interest and achievement. The value of
the test is the objective information they provide in regard to student
progress and in identifying student strengths and weaknesses. These test results are summarized and may be
interpreted to student and parents in order that a realistic and effective
program of courses and activities may be arranged to meet student needs.
Since tests are
important in planning an academic program for each student, along with
identifying individual ability and achievement, students will be required to
complete specific tests administered by the Winnebago Public Schools. Students missing school on the days tests are
administered may be required to schedule extra time before and after school to
complete these. Students should make
every effort possible to attend school on the days tests are administered.
• Grade 9 – 11 take the Iowa Test of Educational Development.
• Grades 3 – 8 take the Iowa Test of Basic
Skills
• Grade 8 takes the Career Education and
Assessment Tests and the COPS, CAPS, COPES tests.
• Grades 4, 8, 11 will take the appropriate
Nebraska State Assessments.
In addition:
Grade 10 students have the option of
taking the P-ACT+ if they plan to pursue college education.
Grade 11 students may also take the
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Those
Grade 11 students planning to attend
college are encouraged to take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall and
the ACT (College Entrance Exam) in the
spring.
Grade 12 students need to take the ACT
and/or SAT for college entrance.
Interest inventories and career assessment
tests are given during career education units or upon request of student.
Important testing dates will be made
available through student bulletins to those students who will be involved in
testing for post high school programs and scholarship applications.
Transcripts
The transcript of a student’s credits will be
sent on request and authorization, to colleges, technical schools or any other
authorized institution through the counselor’s office. The Winnebago Public Schools reserves the
right to review fines prior to releasing any information.
Transferring
If you must
transfer to another school, have your parent/guardian write a note or call the
office stating the reason you wish to check out of school. This should be done a day or two before you
wish to leave so that proper check-out procedures can be followed.
If transferring to
another school, requests for transcripts by the new school will be honored when
a parental permission slip has been signed and the student has completed all
check-out procedures.
Students who wish
to make campus visits are encouraged to make arrangements through the
counseling office.
The following
procedure should be used for campus visits:
1. See the counselor to arrange
an appointment to the school to be visited.
2. Pick up a sign-out sheet and return it to the
main office by noon of the day prior to the visit.
3. College visits will be the responsibility of
parent and student any day(s) absent will not be counted
as part of the accumulated classes missed
per quarter as stated in the attendance polic
Grading and Honor
Roll
The following
grading scale is used at Winnebago Public Schools. All grades must be reported on Progress
Reports and Report Cards using this scale.
A+
(100-99) A
(95-98) A-
(93-94)
B+ (90-92) B (86-89) B- (84-85)
C+ (82-83) C (79-81) C- (77-78)
D+ (75-76) D (72-74) D- (70-71)
F (0-69)
Any student who is
verified for special education might have modified curriculum or modified
grading. Should this be the case, the
grade they receive in that class must be followed by an M. Example: 77 M.
This would indicate the student had either a grade that had been
modified or work that had been modified.
Incompletes must
be removed by the student completing the work or other conditions as approved
by the principal. If the conditions or
work are not done, the grade will be considered failing and no credit will be
given. Students have one week
after the end of each quarter to remove the incomplete.
Credit hours
(Grades 9-12) - One credit
hour for each 50 minutes of class per
week.
Honor Roll
(Grades 7-12) - A student
must score an 88% average with no grade below a 77.
Superior Honor
Roll (Grades 7-12) - A student
must score an average of 93% with no grade below 85.
Academic Letter - Any 9-12 student making Semester Honor
Roll twice in succession will be awarded an academic letter.
Retention
Guidelines for
Elementary Students
Students who do
not perform to their capabilities may be retained. The following rules will be utilized:
• Parents
will be advised if their son/daughter is not doing well in school by reports
sent home. It is the parent’s
responsibility to visit or contact the school concerning the child’s progress
if the report cards and other reports indicate failure and/or poor progress.
• Student progress will be
checked at the end of the third quarter and five weeks before school is
concluded.
• A
committee made up of the teacher, counselor, and principal will review the
student’s grades, attendance, achievement scores, discipline records, and
teacher recommendations.
• The final decision will be up to the
Parent/Guardian.
Extra Curricular
Activities
Attendance at and
participation in school activities is a privilege. Students who are on suspension from school
may not attend any school-related activities until they are re-admitted to
school. Only students in attendance
during the regular school day may attend or participate in a scheduled school
activity.
ALL STUDENTS GRADE 6 AND UNDER WILL NOT BE
ADMITTED INTO AN ACTIVITY WITHOU AN ADULT, OR SOMEONE THAT IS 21 OR OVER AND
THE ADULT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STUDENT.
IF THAT STUDENT IS NOT SITTING WITH THE ADULT, THE STUDENT WILL BE
ESCORTED OUT.
If a student
refuses to leave an activity when asked, he/she may lose the privilege of
attending activities for a period of time.
Code of
Conduct for Activities Participation
As a
participant in the Winnebago High School Activities Program, you are expected
to understand and follow the rules and guidelines listed. You and your parents/guardian must sign and
return the required forms.
Guidelines:
• All participants will be
expected to get regular hours of sleep and follow hours set by the sponsor.
• All participants should be well groomed
and wearing proper attire when representing
• All participants should
eat a well-balanced diet.
• All
participants will remember that activities are a privilege and not a
right. Show outstanding sportsmanship at
all times.
• All
participants should understand that sponsors and administrators have the best
interests of all participants in mind, not only as individuals, but as groups,
as they plan and direct activities.
As a member
of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Lewis and
Clark Conference, the activities of
Eligibility
Requirements:
1. Eligibility will be checked
three times each nine weeks in order to remain eligible. One of the three checkpoints is at the end of
the nine weeks.
2. The student must be passing 6 classes, at each checkpoint in order
to remain eligible. (There will be no grace period.)
3. The check will be made on a Thursday and eligibility becomes
effective on Monday.
4. A student must be passing
six classes at the end of each nine weeks to remain eligible.
5. If a student is not eligible at the end of the
first nine weeks, he/she cannot become eligible until the following grade
check.
6.
A student must receive 30 credits at the end of each semester in order
to be eligible to participate
the following semester. (If a student
does not achieve 30 credits at each semester, he/she is ineligible
the
ENTIRE following semester.)
7.
Ten (10)
summer school credits may be applied for participation during the fall semester.
8.
Each
participant must have a physical, parent consent, and a code of conduct. All forms signed
and in office before they can participate in practice or games.
Absence
on day of activity and/or practice:
If a student is absent or tardy over 8
minutes from school on the day of an event or the last school day before a
non-school day event, the participant will not be allowed to participate that
day unless: (1) the absence or tardy is
excused in advance by the principal or (2) a medical excuse and a slip
from a doctor approving participation that day is submitted to the
principal for an illness or a regularly-scheduled medical appointment the same
day as the event. If a student is tardy
less than 8 minutes on the day of an event, they must sit out the first quarter
in football or basketball, or first set in volleyball at the highest level of
competition that day.
Attendance
at practices:
All
participants must attend all practices and meet practice rules as set by the
sponsor. Students will be informed by
each sponsor what penalty will be levied for missing a practice. Students who are on in-school suspension,
out-of-school suspension or detention (until completed or showing progress
toward completing) shall not be eligible to attend practice.
• Student
excused from school: He/she is also
excused from practice.
• Unexcused
missed practice: Held out of the next
two interscholastic competitions.
• Second
unexcused missed practice: Held out of
next two weeks or dropped.
• Third
unexcused missed practice: Dropped from
the team.
• More
that three excused missed practices:
Sponsor may restrict participation in fairness to those students who do
attend practice regularly.
• Games missed are more serious than missed practices. Sponsors may drop a student from an activity because of a missed game
• The
above rules are minimum standards.
Profanity, abusive
language, actions resulting from loss of emotions or control, exhibitions of
unsportsmanlike behavior, or causing inappropriate behavior by fellow
participants will result in disciplinary action by the sponsor. Repeated, continued or flagrant violations of
this policy will not be tolerated and dismissal from the team or program is
probable. Further disciplinary action by school administration is also possible.
Riding team or
activity bus:
Participants
must ride transportation provided to them to and from the event, unless prior
arrangements in writing were made with the parents to provide personal
transportation.
Ineligible
participants:
Participants
will not be allowed to suit up, but must ride transportation provided by school
and sit on team bench unless, at the discretion of the sponsor unless, they are
told to stay away from the event.
Students must participate in a minimum of 2 practices prior to the game
to be eligible for that game following a suspension.
Equipment:
Any equipment
issued to a participant becomes the responsibility of the student and he/she
will be held accountable for returning equipment or paying for the lost or
destroyed equipment. Records, report
cards and graduation diplomas may be withheld until payment is made. Further participation in activities
will not be permitted until restitution or return is complete.
Alcohol,
tobacco, illegal drugs or controlled substances:
If a
participant, at any time during the school year is: (1) apprehended by law enforcement officials
and convicted of, admits to, or is reported by parent/guardian for being under
the influence of or possession of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs or
controlled substances, the following penalties shall be applied: (a) first offense--at least three weeks of
activity suspension, but may be dropped from the team or (b) second
offense--dropped from the team.
Other
infractions not included previously:
Any
participant may be excluded from activity eligibility by the sponsor or
administration when, in their opinion, the student’s conduct might give
reasonable cause to doubt the participant’s ability to conduct him/herself in a
manner as to be a proper representative of Winnebago High School. The suspension may be for as long as the
sponsor/administrator deems necessary.
Appeal
When a
participant has been disciplined and feels the penalty is unjustified or for
any reason needs clarification, the parent/guardian should first consult with
the sponsor or administrator who handed down the penalty. From there the chain of command goes in this
order:
• Sponsor
• Activities
Director
• Principal
• Superintendent
• Board
of Education
At all points in the chain of command, written records will be kept and reviewed until a satisfactory decision has been made. At all times the student will be heard and respected. Closed hearings will be encouraged to prevent any embarrassment to the student. Any decisions handed down must be completed within 5 calendar days, and this process is to be continued until the final decision is made. Every effort will be expended to see that prudence and justice are administered. Rules and regulations, when fairly administered, help put our best foot forward for everyone (students, school, parents, and public).
NSAA Rule
Summary for Parental Consent Form
In order to represent a high school in
interscholastic athletic competition, a student must abide by the eligibility
rules of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA). If you do not understand the summary of the
following rules or you need an explanation of other requirements, consult the
principal or athletic director of Winnebago Public Schools.
• The
students must be an undergraduate.
• The
students must be enrolled in at least 20 hours per week and regular in
attendance in accordance with the school’s attendance policy.
• The
students must be enrolled in some high school on or before the 11th day of the
current school year.
• The
student is ineligible if 19 years of age before August 1st of the school year
that begins in the fall.
• After
the student’s initial enrollment in Grade 9, he/she shall be ineligible after 8
semesters of school membership.
• The
student must have been enrolled in school the semester immediately preceding
the activity.
• The
student must have 20 semester hours of credit the immediate preceding semester.
• Once
the season of a sport begins, a student shall compete only in athletic contest
in those sports which are scheduled by his or her school. Any other competition will render the student
ineligible for a portion of, or all of, the season in that sport. The season of a sport begins with the first
day of practice as permitted by NSAA rules.
The fall season begins in August and ends with the state
competition. The winter sports season
begins in November and ends with the state competition completion. The spring sports season begins in February
and ends with the state competition completion.
• The
student shall not participate in sports camps or clinics during the season of a
sport in which he/she is involved, either as an individual or as a member of a
team.
• The
student shall not participate on an all-star team while a high school
undergraduate.
The
student shall be ineligible to represent a school in interscholastic
competition at the varsity level for 90 days if the school is located in a
school district other than the district in which his/her parents maintain their
domicile (check with school administrator for an interpretation of the rule if
the school district where parents reside has no high school or if there are two
or more high schools in a district.)
• A
student is ineligible for 90 school days if his/her parents have changed their
domicile to another school district and the student has remained in the former
school which is in a different school district.
(Exception: If parents have moved after school has started, the student
will be eligible to compete for the remainder of the school year, or if parents
have moved during the summer which immediately precedes the school year and the
student is in Grade 12 and has attended the
high school for two or more years, the student is eligible for that
school district from which the parents moved.)
• Guardianship
does not fulfill the definition of a parent.
If a guardian has been appointed for a student, the student is eligible
in the school district where his/her natural parent(s) have their domicile.
Individual situations involving guardianship may be submitted to the Executive
Director for his review and a ruling.
• A
student shall not participate in a contest under an assumed name.
• A
student must maintain his/her amateur status.
Dances, Parties,
and
Other Activities
The rules for these events will be set up by
the sponsoring organization. Students
will need to look for a posting of the event’s rules on the office window prior
to the event.
Awards: Letters, Certificates, Pins
The activities
program shall be authorized to award school letters, certificates and pins to
participants in the various activities.
The letters, certificates and pins shall signify exemplary
accomplishments by a participant in the activity. The decision of awards shall be made by the
head coach or sponsor at the end of the season or school term. Such decisions are based upon the following
minimum criteria, additional criteria set by each head coach or sponsor and
approved by the Athletic Director. One
first letter award with sport(s) pin(s), followed by year bars.
1. With the exception of
injury, participants must complete the season in order to be eligible for a letter.
2. A senior who has
participated all four years in a particular activity will receive a letter.
3. The participant must complete the school year in good standing to
receive a letter for any activity
during the year.
4. In the following activities, minimum requirements for eligibility
would include:
a. Football, basketball and volleyball: Play in an equal number of quarters set to
the total number of games in the season.
b. Track: (1) participate in all meets unless excused;
(2) score at least 12 points total; (3) place
in two or more major meets: (4) break an existing record: or (5) qualify and
place in the state meet.
c. Music: (1) participate in all practices for
extra-curricular events unless excused; (2) participate in at least ten
extra-curricular activities or performances outside of the classroom
time; or (3) earn at least one “I” rating in a conference, district or
equivalent contest.
d. Speech and Drama: (1) participate in all practices unless
excused; or (2) place in a conference, district or equivalent
contest.
Each sport may present one category award
when applicable for:
• Most improved player
• Outstanding offensive
player
• Outstanding defensive
player
• Outstanding running event
• Outstanding field event
SPECIAL AWARD: Athlete of the Year (Male or Female)
Qualifications:
(1) Only one
male or female
(2)
Participate on the varsity level in three sports in one year; and
(3)
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at last semester grading period.
WAIT Training Permission Slip: Note to
Parent(s)
We are sending out this
permission slip to you because we honor the fact that you are the primary
health educators of your children and want to inform you about an exciting new
curriculum that we are introducing.
It is called WAIT training,
a directive abstinence-only curricula (Gr. 7-12) that teaches your children how
to have the BEST sex (by waiting until and in preparation for marriage)! This
curriculum is high-energy, fun, positive initiative that empowers your children
to make healthy life choices and gives them a toolbox full of tools to resist
the sexually saturated culture. Some of the exciting topics we address are:
·
The
differences between men and women
·
The
differences between humans and animals
·
The
differences between love and lust
·
How to
give and receive love without being sexually active
·
How to recognize
a healthy relationship
·
The
steps of intimacy
·
How to
set dating boundaries
·
Sexual
refusal skills
·
How to
recognize the marketing strategies of the media
·
How to
find peer support
·
How to
get to your hopes and dreams
·
How to
start over if you made a mistake
This curriculum is really
not sex education, but rather love education.
We welcome all parents to
sit in on these classes and to ask any and all questions in regard to what your
child will be learning. We also welcome you to come and review the curriculum
before we begin.
Again, we know that it is
your desire to teach your children how to be healthy and how to get to a great
future. It is our intention to support you in that effort.
Please sign the permission
slip if you do not want your child (children) to participate.
WAIT Training Permission Slip
(SIGN ONLY IF YOU DON’T
WANT YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE.)
I, ___________________________________________
do not wish to
have my child,
___________________________________________
participate in the WAIT Training program in his/her
class.
Signature of parent/guardian
Date
Student and Parent Consent Form
School Year 20
____ - 20 ____ School: ____________________________________________________
Name of Student:
_____________________________________________________________________
Date of birth:
________________________________ Place of birth: ______________________________
The undersigned are the
student and the parent(s), guardian (s), or person(s) in charge of the above
named student and are collectively referred to as “Parent”.
(1)
Understand and agree that participation in NSAA sponsored activities is
voluntary on the part of the student and is a privilege.
(2)
Understand and agree that (a) by this consent form the NSAA has provided
notification to the parent and the student of the existence of potential
dangers associated with athletic participation. (b) participation in any athletic
activity may involve injury of some type; (c) the severity of such injury can
range from minor cuts, bruises sprains, and muscle strains to more serious
injuries to the body’s bones , joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles, to
catastrophic injuries to the head, neck, and spinal cord, and on rare occasions
injuries so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis, and death; and
(d) even with the best coaching, use of the best protective equipment, and
strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility;
(3)
Consent and agree to participation of the student in NSAA activities
subject to all NSAA bylaws and rules interpretations for participation in NSAA
sponsored activities, and the activities rules of the NSAA member school for
which the student is participating; and
(4)
Consent and agree to the student being photographed, video taped, audio
taped, or recorded by any other means while participating in NSAA activities
and contests, consent to and waive any privacy rights with regard to the display
of such recordings, and waive any claims of ownership or other rights with
regard to such photographs or recordings or to the broadcast, sale or display
of such photographs or recordings.
I
acknowledge that I have read paragraphs (1) through (4) above, understand and
agree to the terms thereof, including the warning of potential risk of injury
inherent in participation in activities.
DATED this
_________ day of __________________________, 20___________.
Name of Student (Print
name) Student
signature
(I
am) (We are) the student’s (circle appropriate choice) Parent Guardian. (I)
(We) acknowledge that (I) (We) have read paragraphs (1) through (4) above,
understand and agree to the terms thereof,. Including the warning of potential
risk of injury inherent in participation in athletic activities. Having read
the warning in paragraph (3) above and understanding the potential risk of
injury to my student, (I) (We) hereby give (my(our) permission for
__________________________________
To
practice and compete for the above named high school in activities by the NSAA,
except those crossed out below.
|
baseball |
golf |
tennis |
play production |
|
basketball |
swimming |
track |
speech |
|
cross country |
soccer |
volleyball |
music |
|
football |
softball |
wrestling |
debate |
|
journalism |
|
|
|
DATED
this _________________ day of ______________________, 20________________.
________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature Parent/Guardian signature
PARENT/GUARDIAN
PERMISSION
FOR PARTICIPATION IN DIABETES SCREENING RESEARCH AND
FITNESS/NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Child’s Name
_________________________________________________________________
School ___________________________________________
Grade _____________________
Tribal Affiliation
______________________________________________________________
Social Security #
______________________________________________________________
Total Estimated Amount
of all Indian blood:
Full _______ ¾
_________ ½ ___________ ¼ _________ Less than ¼ _________ non-Indian ______
Child’s mother has
diabetes: Yes ___________ No __________
Unknown __________
Child’s father has
diabetes: Yes ___________ No __________
Unknown __________
Estimated average
family income (Check one):
< $10,000 ____________ $10,000-$20,000 __________ $20,000-$30,000__________
$30,000-$40,000
____________ $40,000-$50,000 __________
>$50,000 ___________
Estimated average
family education level:
< High School
or
2 year college
degree ________ 2-4 years college __________ 4 year college degree _________
Masters degree
___________ >Masters Degree _____________
My child has the
following medical condition _____________________________________________
My child is
currently taking the following medication
_______________________________________
List any physical limitations your child
may have ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
I give permission for my child to
participate in the Diabetes Risk Assessment Screening/Research and
Fitness and Nutrition Programs.
Parent/Guardian signature
__________________________________________________________
Date
______________________________________________________
Please
detach this page, read, sign and return to your child’s classroom teacher or
office
As a
community of learners, we will inspire each student to dedicate himself or
herself to life-long learning, encourage cultural pride, and become a
responsible, contributing member of the Winnebago Nation and the global
community.
To Meet Our
Staff will:
·
Maintain high standards for learning and behavior
from all children.
·
Follow the student handbook.
·
Communicate clear expectations.
·
Provide instruction based on student’s learning
style and special needs.
·
Speak calmly and respectfully.
·
Support the school and the community.
·
Use positive phrases.
·
Help students to maintain exemplary behavior.
·
Will make early positive contact with parents.
Teacher
signature ________________________________________________________
Students will:
·
Be on time and come to school on a daily basis.
·
Participate, cooperate, listen and learn.
·
Follow directions and work and play safely.
·
Not be a bully.
·
Treat adults and other children with RESPECT at all
times.
·
Respect school property and personal property.
·
Listen and talk over problems with an adult.
·
Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions.
Maintain high standards for learning and behavior.
·
Set a time for homework and do it every day.
·
Ride the school bus or walk to school safely.
Student
signature _____________________________________________ Grade ______
Parents will:
·
Review and sign child’s homework each night (if
needed).
·
Help child follow the student handbook policies.
·
Follow a set bedtime for my child.
·
Have my child attend school on a daily basis and on
time.
·
Communicate with the school about child’s progress.
·
Actively participate in child’s learning.
Parent
Signature _______________________________________________________
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT
Parent/Guardian:
I/We have read the handbook and discussed it with
my/our child. I/We are aware of the
policy and procedures, as outlined in the student/parent handbook. My/our child had agreed to abide by the
handbook.
Both parent and student sign and return to the school.
Signed ___________________________
(Parent)
Signed ___________________________
(Student)
CODE OF CONDUCT”
Agreement
____________________________ ___________________________ ___________
Student’s Name Date of Birth Grade
As
a student at Winnebago Public Schools, I hereby agree to represent my school at
all times by following the Code of Conduct for Activities. I have read the Code and understand the Code
and the penalties associated with it.
This application to compete in interscholastic athletics/activities for
Winnebago Public Schools is entirely voluntary on my part and is made with the
understanding that I have read the eligibility rules and regulations of the
Nebraska Schools Activities Association (NSAA), and I am not in violation of
such rules.
I
understand that each coach may have additional rules that will be issued at the
beginning of the season or during the school year and will also require my
signature and compliance as part of this Code of Conduct.
______________________________________________
Signature
of Student
______________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
PARENT/GUARDIAN
CONSENT
As
parent/guardian of the forenamed student, I have read and understood the Code
of Conduct and the expectations of students as participants. We understand these rules and the
supplementary rules for each separate activity will be enforced.
My
child has my permission to enter, practice and compete in the following checked
_____Football _____Boys’ Basketball _____Boys’ Track
_____Varsity
Band _____Volleyball _____Girls’ Basketball
_____Girls’
Track _____Varsity Choir _____Speech
_____Journalism _____Debate _____ ___________
I
realize that such activity involves the potential for injury which is inherent
in all sports and activities. I
acknowledge that even with the best coaching and supervision, use of the most
advanced protective equipment and strict observance of rules, injuries are
still a possibility. This warning points
out that on rare occasions these injuries can be so severe as to result in a
disability, paralysis, or even death. In
the event of some physical condition or injury when I am not there, the staff
person in attendance may give consent to the doctor(s) if needed.
I acknowledge
that I have read and understand this warning.
I have read the rules of eligibility pertaining to activity
participation and I acknowledge and I understand the purpose and content
thereof.
Dated this ______ day of _______________,
______.
____________________________________________________
Signature of student
____________________________________________________
Signature of parent/guardian
____________________________________________________
Signature of
parent/guardian
*Appendix A*
JSP Task Force
Diversion Team Procedures
Level 1
WHEN CHILD HAS 5 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
School notifies
parent/guardian by letter when absenteeism reaches 5 days.
School refers case to
Diversion Team to staff on Monday and prepare letters.
Truant Officer delivers
letter to parent/guardian.
Within 3 days of school referral or when practicable,
the Diversion Team:
On Wednesday the Diversion Team
meets with student and parent/guardian to:
§
Inform of process
§
Answer questions
§
Address child’s
spiritual, mental, physical and emotional needs
§
Design a
Diversion Contract if needed
Child is required to attend Diversion meeting for 8 weeks on
Wednesday
from 3:30 - 4:30 after school.
WHEN A CHILD HAS 8 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
School refers case to
Diversion Team.
Within 3 days of school, referral or when practicable,
the Diversion Team.
Sends second written notice to meet
with child and parent/guardian to:
§
Inform of process
§
Refer family to
appropriate community services
§
Answer questions
§
Address child’s
spiritual, mental, physical and emotional needs.
§
Sign contract
agreeing:
Not to exceed 8 total days of unexcused
absences to follow up on
referral recommendation.
Prevention/Intervention
Specialist will monitor Diversion Contracts.
OR
IF THE CHILD HAD MORE THAN 8 UNEXCUSED
ABSENCES:
Diversion Team refers case to
Wednesday night Youth Court.
Possible action taken:
§
Parent/Guardian can be fined
§
An open JFJ
Continued from page 37 (JSP)
IF
THE CHILD HAS NO MORE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:
Diversion Team has no further
contact with the family.
JSP TASK FORCE ATTENDENCE CRITERIA:
Attendance
Pupils are required by law to
attend school punctually and regularly.
Pupil absences are classified as follows:
1.
Excused Absences: Legal and
Valid
2.
Excused absences are those absences that have been cleared: as legal
and/or
valid.
Excused Absences Legal and Valid
Cleared legal absences are valid absences are as
follows:
§
Legal Absences
(approved by the state, for which the district receivers
slip) medical, dental
and optical appointments, death in the immediate
family, and quarantine
directed by a county or tribal health official.
§
Valid absences
include funeral/traditional wake services for family death
(l day if the service
is conducted locally; not more than 3 days if outside of
state) family illness, and court visit.
§
Work missed as a
result of excused absences is to be made up within two
days and is to be included in the
report card for the marking period.
Unexcused Absenses: Invalid and
Illegal
§
Invalid absences include personal business, family business, needed time
at home, oversleeping,
and vacation. Invalid absences are
unexcused
absences that usually occur
with the parent/guardian’s knowledge and
consent.
§
Illegal absences include truancy, period cuts and uncleared absences.
*APPENDIX*
Day
school
The
purpose of the Early Intervention/Truancy Program is to provide a place where
students can stay current with the work in their classes when they have been
assigned a long or short term suspension.
Since completing work is the primary goal, it is important that the
environment at “Day School” supports that function. Our classroom is structured to provide a
safe, quiet, and respectful atmosphere so that students can do their assigned
work.
“Day
School” runs from ll:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and is housed in the Youth
Facility. For security reasons, all
students must arrive and leave with school-provided transportation and no one
including a parent, is allowed to come to the “Day School” to visit with
students while they are there. If
contact needs to be made, please call the school office and they will contact
us.
Because
our program starts AT 11:00a.m., students need to be waiting by the North doors
of the school by 10:50 a.m., because the van will promptly leave at l0:55a.m.
Students who miss the van and are therefore tardy, may be required to serve a
Day School detention.
Because
of our transportation issues, Day School Detention runs from 3:00p.m. until
5:00p.m. and must be served within the next 3 school days, unless other
arrangements are made. Failure to serve detentions given at
Students
and Teachers will be notified the day before a student is assigned to Day
School so that they can inform their parents and arrange their schedules. Students should make a habit of checking the
Detention and Day School lists in case of an error. Students who are assigned time at Day School
must serve when assigned. Students may request in writing that a different day
be assigned-PRIOR TO THE DAY TO BE SERVED.
If the administration then approves, the change will be granted.
All
School rules in effect also apply to Day School. So, follow the dress code, no food or drinks
from outside, no headphone, etc. Because
we share the facility, students must stay within our allotted space. All other rules that we make for ourselves
will be based on creating a safe, quiet and respectful place where we can all
get our work done and include:
Work
Work Quietly
Ask for help when you need it, work independently when you don’t
Be kind to Everyone
Demonstrate Self-Respect
Students
who disrupt the class, or are otherwise disrespectful, or are so tired that
they need to sleep, may be taken home for the day and return the following
day. Their time will be counted as an
unexcused absence. Students who do not
choose to do their assigned work may also be required to make up that time in a
Day School Detention or by coming for an additional day.
Temperature
control in our classroom is difficult, so students are advised to dress in
layers so that they will be comfortable.
Students are also advised to bring their own books and past assignments
to class. Teachers will make every
attempt to pick up current assignments for the day.