CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL 2009-2010 Staff Handbook
CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL 2009-2010 Staff Handbook People to People: Creating Excellence CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL 1313 COLLEGE AVENUE CAÑON CITY, COLORADO 81212 (719) 276-5870 (719) 276-5950 FAX www.cchsweb.org SCHOOL DISTRICT FREMONT RE-1 Cañon City High School STAFF HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff Roster ......................................................... i IV. Grading Policies and Procedures .................... 12 Grading and Privacy Guidelines Parent/Guardian Assistance Academic Failure Policy Fifth Block Credit Recovery Fifth Block Credit Recovery Attendance Policy Parent/Teacher Conferences Principal Student of the Month V. Building Security and Maintenance ................ 15 Scheduling and Use of School Facilities Building Security and Maintenance Athletic Teams Fire Drill Procedure Bomb Threat Procedure VI. Student Procedures ......................................... 17 Attendance Policy Excused Absences Absent Unexcused Absences Truancy Responsibility of Student Responsibility of Parents/Guardians Extenuating Circumstances Tardiness Make-up Work Permission to Leave School Student Aide Policy Scope of Responsibility General Information Teacher Passes and Hall Control Student Lists Selling to Students Fine and Fees Student I.D. and Activity Cards Student Records Student Dress Code Electronic and Sound Equipment Student Code of Conduct Violations and Procedures for Disciplinary Action .................................................... 23 Office Referrals for Misbehaving Students Immediate Removal from Class Lunch Detention Extended School Day In-School Suspension Out-of-School Suspension Introduction ......................................................... 1 Routine Procedures .............................................. 2 Modification of CCHS Policies and Procedures .................................................... 2 I. Administration................................................... 2 Division of Administrative Responsibilities Chain of Communication School Crisis Response Plans Guidance Department Appointments Class Size Add/Drop a Course Health Services Administering Medicines to Students Medical Emergency Procedures Student Health and Safety Departmental Organization Department Chairperson Duties Solutions Committee Solutions Committee Mission Ad Hoc Committees II. Daily/Monthly Schedule .................................... 8 Faculty Meeting Classroom Visitation Building Hours/Leaving the Building Hall Duty Classroom Management School Assemblies Lesson Design – A Way to Improve Teacher Effectiveness Seven Steps to Lesson Design Lesson Plan Books Field Trip Sponsor Responsibility III. Communication ............................................... 11 Attendance Course Expectations and Guidelines School Announcements and P.A. Usage Staff Mailboxes Telephones Phone Tree Electronic Mail Expulsion Appeal Process Due Process Peer Counseling Program Graduation Requirements and Academic Honors Recognition – for the Class of 2010-2012 .............................................. 27 Grade Classification of Students Class Ranking Procedures Home Schooled Students Student Achievement Reports Progress Report Report Cards State Testing and Reporting Scholastic Achievement Honor Roll National Honor Society Academic Letter Commencement Honor Cords Selection of Valedictorian and Salutatorian Graduation Requirements – For the Class of 2013 and Beyond .................................... 30 Senior to Sophomore Program Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Advanced Placement Testing Special Needs Students School-to-Work Transition Options Independent Block Study Hall VII. Faculty Matters ............................................... 32 Accident and Injury Reporting Teacher Hours Profession Attire and Staff Picture Identification Professionalism and Public Relations Temporary Change of Classrooms Leaving the Building Teacher Absence Substitute Information Teacher Substitute Folders Computer Labs Keys for Classrooms and Outside Doors CCHS Task Force Workday Admission to School Events Lunch Service Poster Policy Fire Regulation Poster Policy Common Liabilities General Provisions of the Family Education and Privacy Rights Acts Disclosure of Information about Students Copying and Duplicating Copyright and You Print/Graphics Music Computer Software Multi-Media Material Guidelines Evaluation of Effective and Appropriate Use of Media Materials Textbooks Textbook Adoption Drug-/Alcohol-Free Workplace VIII. Student Activity Program Procedures ............ 40 Workers for School Activities Athletics/Activities Programs Eligibility Requirements School Dances School Dance Rules Co-Curricular Travel Fundraising Activity Sponsors Class Sponsor General Rules Cañon City High School Staff............................ 42 2009-2010 Tiger Calendar of Events .................. 45 Cañon City High School Bell Schedules.............................. Back Cover CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL 2009-2010 DEPARTMENT STAFF ROSTER Administration Clyde Tarrence, Principal Jerry Schott, Assistant Principal Bret Meuli, Assistant Principal Bob Trahern, Activities/Athletic Director Joe Pollart, Dean of Students Art Lora Eslick Charme Krauth Business Eric House (Chair) Lori Coppa Lisa DeBuano Career Education Eric House Cheryl Allbrandt Lori Coppa Michael Ortega Guidance Mary Christensen (Chair) Bill Betts Tim Ritter Jeanne Cowan Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Jamie Boring (Chair) Tom O’Rourke (Chair) Kristi Elliott Industrial Arts Mike Geesaman Jake Hogan Language Arts Cindi Perrin (Chair) Ed Bray Pauline Carochi Dorothy Dunham Andrew Fisher Charme Krauth Carolyn Martinez Mary Riem Jennifer VanIwarden Mathematics Kevin Marushack (Chair) Christina Mohr (Chair) Daniel Baracz Barbara Cuppy James Ensley Mark Heinen Scott Miller Scott Witkowsky Music Todd Albrecht (Chair/Fine Arts) Stephanie Nolan Arlene Watson ROTC Paul Vertrees (Chair) TBA School Psychologist Kirstin Javernick Vocational Jake Hogan (Chair) Brandt Bradbury Mike Geesaman Matt Micci Deb Crockett John Duston – PCC Auto Instructor World Languages Vanette Benesch (Chair) Emily Eggleston Linda Lepley School Resource Officer Chuck Nish Science Duff Seaney (Chair) Greg Baxter Dave Laughlin Carrie Trimble Talmage Trujillo Brian VanIwarden TBA – PCC Medical Instructor Social Studies Steven Carter (Chair) Bill Saint (Chair) Chris Coppa Mike Coulter Marcy Epperson Matt Geesaman Chris Newton Scott Smith Special Education Kirstin Javernick (Chair) Dana Kalipolites (Chair) Pat Callahan Heather McLaughlin Kathy Murphy Sharon Schott Gayle Smith Special Education Paras Sue Chadwick Juanita Cruz Polly Dixon Anita Hood Cindy Kline Kristin Knifong Susie Miller Michelle Ownbey Brenda Rojas Tina Sanders Admin Office Staff Chalyn Frederick Wendy Marquiss Debbie Schwindt Sandra Seifert Erin Trujillo Campus Security David Garcia Michelle Ownbey Custodians Pamela Broxson-Head Custodian Jason Nagel-Lead Custodian Gene Albertson Eloy Arellano Charlie Chapman Patty Chastain Kevin Harthun Alan Hook In-School Suspension Jan Gentile Kitchen Janell Grooms-Kitchen Manager Janet Wahlborg-Asst. Manager Rhonda Gilliom Darlene Limberis Library Jody McKean Renee Wigner Nurse’s Office/Health Techs Ginger Jones Susie Miller Study Hall TBA 07/09 i Contents in this book are intended to be a guide for staff members and may contain typographical errors and/or errors in content. This content may be subject to review, revision and adoption at any point in the school year. Cañon City School District RE-1 Mission Statement The mission of School District Fremont Re-1 is to develop compassionate, responsible, independent, and productive citizens through a quality education provided in a safe environment. Cañon City High School Mission Statement People to People: Creating Excellence “The Cañon City High School community of students and their parents, teachers, administrators, and building support staff will foster meaningful relationships that will develop everyone’s ability to strive for excellence.” SCHOOL DISTRICT FREMONT RE-1 CAÑON CITY SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ANY OF ITS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR EMPLOYMENT WITH REGARD TO SEX, DISABILITY, RACE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. Mr. Ty Valentine Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 - Telephone: (719) 276-5700 Rigor, Relevance and Relationships -- McNulty E X C E L - Excel X-plore Communicate Empower Launch -- Flippen RISKS… -- To laugh is to risk appearing the fool -- To weep is to risk appearing sentimental -- To reach out for another is to risk involvement -- To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self -- To place your ideas, your dreams before a crowd, is to risk their loss -- To love is to risk not being loved in return -- To live is to risk dying -- To hope is to risk despair -- To try is to risk failure -- But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing -- The person who risks nothing, has nothing, and is nothing -- They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow ,love or live -- Chained by their certitudes they are a slave, they have forfeited their freedom Only a person who risks is free! Suzanne Vaughan 1 Welcome to Cañon City High School “Home of the Tigers” Welcome to a high school that is well known throughout the state for outstanding academics and activities. You are invited to participate in its traditions and requirements by striving for excellence. Cañon City High School is a warm and friendly place that fosters school pride. The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint new and seasoned staff members with the policies of Cañon City High School and serve as a reference for all staff members when questions of policy arise. It is our intention that this handbook be an aid to unity in goals and objectives by providing a common understanding of school goals and the means of implementing them. This handbook should not be the only resource. The staff must also be familiar with the student handbook. It is also important to know and follow the guidelines in the Cañon City Schools Emergency Procedures manual for any school crisis. School district policies are available on-line. Additionally, the CCHS Athletics/ Activities Handbook outlines all policies and procedures with regard to activities. Should questions arise regarding building or district policies and procedures, please check with one of the principals. As professionals, all staff members are responsible for following building and district policies and procedures. Routine Procedures It is the responsibility of each staff member to be familiar with this handbook and its contents and comply with the procedures contained within. Modification of CCHS Policies and Procedures When an improvement in procedure is evident, any staff member may initiate the change process in one of four ways: First, the suggested change may be communicated to the principal for consideration and action. Second, the matter may be taken to the CCHS Solutions Committee for deliberation. Third, the matter may be taken to your Department Chair to be discussed at a monthly meeting with the principal. Finally, the change may be brought directly to the staff through submission to the principal for the faculty meeting agenda. Any of these four methods may be followed independently or in conjunction with any of the other three. I. ADMINISTRATION Division of Administrative Responsibilities With five people devoting their time to administrative functions, there is the possibility for contradiction and duplication within the realm of authority and responsibility. To eliminate this, it is imperative that administrative responsibilities be clearly defined. The following division of major responsibilities should be noted, and teachers should work through the appropriate administrator. All principals will share responsibility for and be involved with the following: 1. Activity Coverage Duties 2. Building Crisis Management Team 3. Curriculum Supervision 4. Expulsions, In-School Suspensions (ISS) and Out-of-School Suspensions (OSS) 5. Public Relations 6. Restricted List 7. School Improvement 8. School Safety 9. Staff Development 10. Staff Supervision and Evaluation 11. Student Discipline and Supervision 2 Principal – Clyde Tarrence (Seniors) English, Guidance, Special Education, and Health, Physical Education and Recreation 1. Accident Reports for Staff and Students 14. Grant Requests and Supervision of Projects 2. Add/Drop of Class Approval 15. Master Calendar 3. Building Budgets (General, Athletics, Activities, 16. Media Releases 17. North Central Accreditation and Grants) 18. Overall School Facilities and School Operations 4. Credit Recovery 5. Custodial Staff 19. Parent-Teacher Conferences 6. Department Chair Meetings 20. Principal Student of the Month 21. Poster Approval 7. Department of Social Services Contact 8. District Attorney Reports 22. Safe2Tell 9. Emancipation Lists 23. School Improvement Committee 10. Food Services 24. Solutions Committee 11. Foreign Exchange Students 25. Student Cabinet Meetings 26. Staff Attendance/Substitutes 12. FTE Allocations 13. Graduation/Early Graduation 27. Staff Handbook Assistant Principal – Jerry Schott (Sophomores and Juniors A-K) Art, Math, and World Languages 1. Achievement Data 2. Building/District Technology 3. Course Descriptions Updates 4. Crime Stoppers/Gang Coalition 5. CSAP/ACT State Testing 6. Honor Roll/Class Rank 7. ID Photos/Cards 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Infinite Campus Master Calendar Master Class Schedule Movement of School Furniture and Equipment Staff Room Assignments Technology Repair and Purchase Orders Assistant Principal – Bret Meuli (Freshmen and Juniors L-Z) Vocational, Business, ROTC, Social Studies, and Science 1. Building Security/Keys 2. Carl Perkins Grant 3. Civil Defense, Fire Drills, Crisis Prevention, Drug Dog Searches 4. District Safety Committee 5. Hall and Lunch Duty Roster 6. Master Calendar 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Master Schedule and Room Assignments Response to Intervention (RTI) Safe2Tell Security Personnel Evaluations State Reporting Student Handbook Vocational Programs Activities/Athletic Director – Bob Trahern Music and Band 1. Activity Travel 2. Activity and Athletics Budget Supervisor 3. Band Booster 4. Booster Club 5. Eligibility Lists, Student Athletic Physicals and Records, Records of Contests, and Completion of Accident Report Forms 6. Fundraising 7. Master Calendar of School and Outside Activities, Summer 8. Non-Curriculum Clubs and Activities 9. Ordering of Equipment and Supplies for Coaches and Activity Advisors 10. Pep Rallies 11. Site Manager for In-Building Activities and Events 12. Student Activity Program 13. Student Activity Violations, Including Contact with Parents, Coaches, Activity Leaders, and Outside Agencies 14. Student Award Assemblies and Programs 15. Supervision and Evaluation of Coaches 3 Dean of Students – Joe Pollart (Attendance) Library and Para-Professionals 1. Attendance Committee 2. Attendance Policy Coordinator and Procedures 3. Court Services 4. In-School Suspension (ISS) 5. 6. 7. 8. Para-Professional Contact Truancy Review Board Work with Attendance Clerk Student Attendance Contracts Chain of Communication Research convincingly suggests that shared decision-making in an organization promotes wiser and more acceptable decisions, higher staff morale, stronger group solidarity, and greater work productivity. In addition to communicating concerns, problems, or ideas with the administration, there are several faculty and department committees in place to improve communication. Open lines of communication are vital to our success. Please use your options to be an effective communicator. Since the total operation of Cañon City High School is the responsibility of the principal, please consult with the principal before contacting central office about matters concerning CCHS. School Crisis Response Plans The Cañon City Schools Emergency Procedures manual was created to address emergency situations and includes the procedures to follow. Staff members are responsible to read and follow the directions contained in this manual. If you have questions, see Mr. Meuli. The Building Crisis Team is: Principal Assistant Principals Designated Persons School Resource Officer Clyde Tarrence Jerry Schott and Bret Meuli Bob Trahern, Joe Pollart, Mary Christensen, Pam Broxson, Chalyn Frederick Chuck Nish Guidance Office Currently, Cañon City High School has three guidance counselors available to students and staff. The counseling office is open before, during and after school. Appointments Counselors see students by appointment to insure a minimum of class time lost to counseling services. Students should be excused for a counselor appointment only if he/she has a pass from the Guidance Office. Appointments can be made during passing periods, before or after school or during the lunch hour. It is not necessary to release a student from class to go make an appointment unless the teacher wants to or believes it is an emergency. Releasing students for appointments is greatly appreciated and contributes to the well-being of the student. However, releasing the student for an appointment is at the discretion of the teacher. If a pass is brought to the classroom by an assistant and it is not convenient to release the student, please tell the assistant the student is unavailable or could be sent in a half hour (or when available). Student with appointments at the beginning of the class period will always be instructed to check in with the teacher first to facilitate accurate attendance records unless an emergency exists. Sometimes appointments extend from one period into the next one. Students will be sent to the attendance office with a pass before reporting to class. Students are released to see Peer Counselors at the discretion of the teacher. The Peer Counseling program has helped many students, so teacher’s cooperation is greatly appreciated. Peer counselors also appreciate knowing if a student can not be released or will be released later. 4 Class Size Counselors will make every effort not to overload a class, but overloads do occur at times, especially at the beginning of a semester. If a teacher is concerned about the number of students in a class, he/she should speak with the principal or assistant principal in charge of instruction. Students should not be made to feel unwelcome by sending them to a counselor or administrator to be reassigned. If a teacher believes a student is academically misplaced in a class, he/she is encouraged to contact the counselor and principal as soon as possible. Counselors assist student with academic, vocational, personal, and social concerns as well as post secondary planning. Counselors often consult with teachers on educational planning for individual students. Students should not be sent to a counselor for disciplinary issues that are now appropriately handled by an administrator. Teachers who suspect possible child abuse situations should inform the alphabetically assigned counselor who will inform the district social worker. Add/Drop a Course Students must submit a written request signed by a parent/guardian and obtain the principal’s approval prior to making a change to add or drop a course. In making the decision the counselor shall at a minimum consider the following factors: 1. Appropriate placement with regards to academic abilities and designated course selection option; 2. Class availability of desired replacement course (full sections/schedule conflicts); and 3. The degree to which the request is arbitrary and capricious. Students who drop a course after the first five school days of a semester will receive a “WF” grade, which will appear on their transcript. However, changes to a course of a lower or higher difficulty in the same subject area may occur with approval of the administrator and the teacher after the first five days without receiving an “F” grade. Health Services The Nurse’s Office is located in the corner of Commons. In case of an emergency or illness, students should be sent or accompanied by another student to the Nurse’s Office. Health Techs man our Nurse’s Office and assist our students. They are in direct communication with and under the supervision of the district nurse. In an effort to minimize classroom interruptions, the following guidelines will be followed. The health techs will be available during the school day to deal with emergencies. Students with non-emergency problems may be sent to see the nurse the last 10 minutes of each class period, or during passing periods. Examples of emergencies include accidents such as sprained ankles, burns, nosebleeds, lacerations, etc., as well as serious illnesses with visual symptoms such as vomiting, obvious paleness, etc. Emergencies DO NOT include headaches, sore throats, colds, chapped lips, clothing repairs, blisters, or the generalization “I don’t feel well”. This guideline will require some discretion on the part of the staff, however, the expected result of decreased classroom interruptions will be beneficial for the majority of the students. Please contact the nurse with any problems or concerns you may have. Please send students to the health techs with a dated and timed pass. This may be a handwritten note or use a pass supplied by the health techs. The pass will be returned with the student for re-entry into class. Students who do not come with a pass may not be given one to return. Administering Medicines to Students Request for dispensation of medication shall be honored at the discretion of the district; however, the use of medication in school is discouraged. If under exceptional circumstances a student is required to take medication during school hours and is not mature enough to assume the responsibility for self-administration of the medication with parent(s), legal guardians(s), or 5 legal custodian(s) approval, and the parent(s), legal guardians(s), or legal custodian(s) cannot be at school to dispense the medication, only the principal or his/her designee may dispense the medication in compliance with the regulations that follow: 1. Written instructions signed by the parent(s), legal guardians(s), or legal custodian(s) and physician shall be required and shall include the: a. student’s name b. name of medication c. purpose of medication d. time the medication is to be dispensed e. dosage f. possible side effects g. termination date for dispensing the medication, and h. waiver of claim Any nonprescribed medication shall not be dispensed to students under any circumstances by school personnel. 2. The principal or his/her designee shall inform the appropriate school personnel that a particular student is taking medication, and shall keep a record of the dispensation of the medication. 3. The parents(s), legal guardians(s), or legal custodian(s) shall be required to deliver the medication, in original container only, to the person dispensing the medication at the school. 4. The parents(s), legal guardians(s), or legal custodian(s) shall be responsible for informing the person dispensing the medication of any change in the medication and for furnishing written instructions signed by himself/herself and the physician of any change, which instructions must contain items “a” through ”h” above. 5. The parents(s), legal guardians(s), or legal custodian(s) of the student shall be responsible for calling the school to request school authorities to remind the student to take medication. Medical Emergency Procedures When a student/faculty member/visitor is identified with a serious medical problem, the person in charge (nurse/faculty member) will notify the office with the following information: 1. Name of victim and nature of the problem 2. Location 3. Type of assistance needed (fire, ambulance, police) It will be the responsibility of the office personnel to: 1. Call for the assistance needed 2. Notify the principal/assistant principals 3. Notify the school nurse (if not already involved) 4. Notify parent (if student is involved) The office will serve as a clearinghouse for all information and phone calls, such as further requests for assistance, call backs from fire department, etc.. Office personnel will also direct assistance to the correct location. Student Health and Safety A. NURSE: The district school nurse is available to help you establish programs of health and related information in your classes. If you wish to use the services of the district nurse to help in curriculum planning or have her present material to your classes, please feel free to consult with her. Health techs have been assigned to Cañon City High School and are responsible for the health and welfare of our students. B. Please remember, health information is confidential and you should treat such information with discretion. C. Students bringing medicine from home must have it registered with the health techs along with other information as prescribed. No instructor is to give a student any type of aspirin or any other type of medicine. Please contact the health techs with any questions. D. STUDENT ACCIDENTS: If an accident occurs to a student while the student is under your supervision, report the accident to the Nurse’s Office immediately and fills out the student accident report form. Do not make judgments as to the seriousness of the accident. Any accident, however minor, is serious and in addition 6 to the safety of the student could have legal implications. The accident form should be turned in to the office within 24 hours of the occurrence. E. EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Be aware of the evacuation procedure for all rooms that you would evacuate. A separate copy of the evacuation procedure should be posted in the first room where you conduct class. In addition to posting the evacuation procedure, please review it with each of your classes the first day you meet with them. The only types of emergencies we would not evacuate for would be nuclear attack or tornado watch. In both cases students and staff would be channeled to inside hallways away from glass and remain on the floor in a crouched position. F. Please emphasize to students the importance of not ringing fire alarms indiscriminately. The system is for the common protection of everyone. Departmental Organization Cañon City High School’s curriculum is organized into departments and the administration selects a chairperson for each department or combined departments. Department Chairperson Duties Cañon City High School is organized on a departmental basis and each department that has three or more people assigned to it has a department chairperson. Members of other curricular areas may consult directly with the principals relative to curricular problems. Curricular problems should be considered with the chairperson of the department. Job Goal – To provide leadership, coordination and innovation in assigned curricular area, so that each student may derive maximum benefit from the continuing pursuit of the subject involved. The department chairpersons are: 1. Assists in establishing department curriculum objectives, and develops a plan for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives. 2. Coordination and development of new of curriculum within the department. 3. Responsibility for collecting and reviewing department emergency lesson plans for each staff member - then meeting with the principal to discuss them when requested to do so. 4. Assists in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating department personnel. 5. Assists new teachers in the understanding of department curriculum and department and building procedures. 6. Works with administration in the assigning and scheduling of student teachers. 7. Helps the members of the department by providing assistance in addressing classroom instructional problems and strategies. 8. Preside over regularly scheduled department meetings. 9. Attends relevant school, district and professional meetings as necessary. 10. Attends department chairman meetings with the principal. 11. Complete responsibility for constructing departmental budget, which includes screening all requests by department personnel, setting priorities for staying within allotted figures, preparing for budget hearing with principal, preparing all purchase orders for department, and keeping accurate records of all department purchases. 12. Assumes responsibility to order, distribute, inventory, and maintain of all departmental supplies, textbooks, software, and equipment. 13. Facilitates and leads department while crafting a new vision for curriculum development, common assessments, and instructional strategies. 14. Examines student needs and failure rates in order to minimize department failure rates. 15. Explores possibilities of AP classes, options for at-risk programs, and Summer School opportunities within the department. 7 The following is the 2009-2010 departmental organization: Business Education ................................................................. Eric House Fine Arts (Art and Music) ................................................. Todd Albrecht Guidance Office ......................................................... Mary Christiansen Language Arts .. ................................................................... Cindi Perrin Mathematics .................................. Kevin Marushack and Christina Mohr Physical Education .............................. Tom O’Rourke and Jamie Boring ROTC................................................................................. Paul Vertrees Science ................................................................................. Duff Seaney Special Education ........................ Kirsten Javernick and Dana Kalipolites Social Studies ............................................... Steven Carter and Bill Saint Vocational Education............................................................. Jake Hogan World Languages........................................................... Vanette Benesch Department Chairs meet monthly with the principals. Each Department Chair is expected to relay the information from Department Chair meetings to their department members. Solutions Committee This committee is composed of at least six full-time faculty members. Representatives per department are selected yearly by the membership or selected via a volunteer process. The Solutions Committee will meet monthly at a date/time to be determined by the Committee. Solutions Committee Mission 1. Establish and maintain communication between staff and administration for matters of mutual concern and interest. 2. Identify and propose solutions to problems of concern to the faculty as a whole. 3. Review building administrative decisions relating to staff welfare. 4. Deal with items submitted by faculty members, administration or the faculty as a whole. Ad Hoc Committees These may be created and elected by the faculty or appointed by the principal on an as needed basis. II. Daily/Monthly Schedule Faculty Meeting One faculty meeting is scheduled each month. Additional faculty meetings may be held as necessary. A. The typical time for faculty meetings is the first Friday of each month at 7:10 a.m.. The administrator determines the program; on time attendance is required. If an emergency should arise, please see Mr. Tarrence prior to the meeting. B. Any faculty member has a right to place items on the agenda. All items must be turned in to the principal by noon on the last day of the month. Classroom Visitation An administrator will visit your classroom informally. If there are lessons or activities you would like observed, please contact an administrator. Additionally, district personnel and department chairpersons visit classes in order to serve as resources for teaching and learning. Building Hours/Leaving the Building Building hours for teachers will be 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.. If there is a need to alter this schedule on a regular basis due to personal circumstances, it must be approved by the principal. If you are going to leave the building during your planning, you need to come to the office and sign out; then upon your return to the building sign in. DO NOT put the sign in time at the same time you complete the sign out time! Using this procedure, we are able to account for all staff members during any emergency. 8 Hall Duty All faculty members are expected to assist in monitoring of hallways and bathrooms before, during, and after the school day. All teachers should be in the hallways by 7:15 a.m., during passing times, and again at 2:45 p.m.. All teachers should be on the hallway side of their door during each passing. Classroom Management Classroom management is the responsibility of the teacher. Discipline should be firm, fair, consistent, and in accordance with school district policy. Classroom policies and procedures must be discussed with students. It is important that parents/guardians be contacted when a student causes classroom disruptions. School Assemblies Assemblies are part of the school day and students are required to attend. This time is not intended for early release time from school. Students should enter the Tiger Dome in an orderly manner, with no pushing or shoving. Please stay off the Tiger Dome floor as much as possible, walk on the sidelines. Visit quietly; don’t yell. When you see a person, student or adult, approach the microphone become quiet and be ready to listen. Applause should be given at the proper time and in the proper way. Don’t boo. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. Reserve seating will be for the senior class only, all other students may sit in open seating in either the east or west bleachers. Teachers are asked to sit with the students in the bleachers; don’t congregate in one area or along the corners of the balcony. It is the duty of all teachers to attend assembly programs and pep rallies to assist in the supervision of students. Lesson Design - A Way to Improve Teacher Effectiveness Before a lesson can be designed, an objective must be written. The lesson objective will state what the student will be able to do at the end of the lesson. What the student can do at the end of the lesson is something that he/she would not do at the beginning of the lesson. Seven Steps to Lesson Design The teacher does not have to use all seven steps for every lesson. The steps do not have to be in order. 1. Anticipatory Set - An activity to focus students’ attention, provide a brief practice and/or develop a readiness for instruction that will follow. It should relate to some previous learning. If successful, the anticipatory set should help the student get mentally or physically ready for the lesson. 2. Objective - Teacher clearly informs the student what to expect and what to be able to accomplish by the end of the instruction. The objective should be specific in content and focus on observable behavior. The objective should let the student know what is going to happen in his/her own language (restating the lesson objective in his/her own words). 3. Input - What information must the student have in the lesson so that he/she may reach the objective. The teacher needs to determine how the student is going to get this information or what the means of instruction will be. It is important that the teacher determine what new information is needed by the learner. 4. Modeling - When the student sees an example(s) of an acceptable finished product or of what the new learning looks like. The teacher needs to focus on the essentials and label the critical elements. 5. Check for Understanding - When the teacher checks for student’s possession of essential information and the skills necessary to achieve the instructional objective. This can be done by the teacher observing the student performing the new skill. Look for bits and pieces and small segments of the whole. 6. Guided Practice - The student’s first attempts with new learning are guided so they are accurate and successful. Teacher must closely monitor what the student is doing to see that the instruction has “taken”. Mistakes need to be corrected when seen by the teacher. 7. Independent Practice - When the student can perform the skill or process without major errors, then he/she is ready to develop fluency by practicing without the availability of the teacher. The teacher does not need to monitor the practice as the student is doing it, but should check the finished product (homework, assignments, etc.). After presenting the lesson there should be ample time for closure. Closure is when you wrap up a lesson plan and help students organize the information into a meaningful context in their minds. A brief summary or overview 9 is often appropriate. Another helpful activity is to engage students in a quick discussion about exactly what they learned and what it means to them now. Look for areas of confusion that you can quickly clear up. Reinforce the most important points so that the learning is solidified for future lessons. It is not enough to simply say, "Are there any questions?" in the Closure of the lesson. Examples: • Discuss new things that the students learned about plants and animals. • Summarize the characteristics of plants and animals and how they compare and contrast. Lesson Plan Books Every teacher is to keep a lesson plan book(s). Good planning is the backbone of good instruction. Lesson plans should consist of the information listed above in “Seven Steps to Lesson Design”. It is very important that your lesson plans are done so a substitute is not at a complete loss when taking over your class. Please be prepared to share your lesson plan book with administrators visiting your classroom. Field Trip Sponsor Responsibility 1. Requests for all extra-curricular trips must be submitted to the Principal’s Office two weeks prior to the trip. The Transportation Department will be contacted for transportation by Mr. Trahern. 2. The bus driver is responsible for the safe operation of the bus at all times. The sponsor will have direct supervision over all students on the bus and will be expected to maintain a safe and responsible attitude on the part of all students under supervision. Absolute quiet must be maintained at all railroad crossings. 3. Sponsors shall be responsible for getting students on or off the bus promptly and in an orderly manner. 4. Sponsors shall be responsible for keeping on schedule. Drivers must be back in time to serve on other routes at designated times and cannot be expected to be delayed. Any changes in scheduling must be made prior to departure time. 5. Changes in routes traveled, or stops made, other than those called for on the requisition, will not be permitted. 6. Drivers will be assigned a pre-determined route to be traveled between school and destination. Changes can be made in case of emergencies, road or weather conditions. 7. Drivers are responsible for the care and safety of the school bus at all times. They should not be asked to help supervise students while away from the immediate vicinity of the school bus. Prior arrangements must be made if the driver will be required to help supervise students at any time. 8. Drivers will not be permitted to let anyone other than regular qualified drivers approved by the Transportation Department drive the school bus. Should an emergency arise, the Transportation Department must be notified by either the driver or the sponsor for instructions. 9. Drinking and eating will not be permitted at any time that the bus is in motion. Should it be necessary for students to eat or snack during lengthy trips, prior arrangements must be made and the driver must be informed. If it becomes necessary to eat on the school bus, a safe place away from traffic or other dangers should be selected to park. Suitable containers (plastic bags) will be provided for all refuse. Sponsors will be responsible for supervision and clean up after. 10. No smoking or tobacco chewing by anyone will be permitted at any time while on the school bus. 11. No pre-school children will be permitted on athletic trips. 12. On overnight trips, driver must be free from 10:00 p.m. on until the trip returns the next morning. 13. Sponsors are responsible for collecting parent permission forms from students prior to departure and turning them in to the school office prior to departure. 14. Sponsors are responsible for furnishing a list of all students with appropriate phone numbers for the school office prior to departure and one should be given to the bus driver. 15. Sponsors are responsible for making arrangements to provide the driver with a pass to get into the activity at the destination site. 16. The sponsor should include the driver when requesting money for meals and lodging. 17. The sponsor should introduce themselves to the driver and discuss the nature of the trip prior to departure. 10 III. COMMUNICATION Attendance All teachers must take attendance. Teachers are asked to complete their class attendance within the first 15 minutes of each class. Report all errors to the Attendance Clerk. Your help in this process eliminates unnecessary student call downs. Course Expectations and Guidelines All teachers shall develop for each course a Course Expectations and Guidelines sheet. This is reviewed with students in class and with parents/guardians. A copy is posted in the classroom. This information is kept on file in the office should parents/guardians have questions. Turn your syllabus in to the office by the first week of class; for each quarter and semester class. School Announcements and P.A. Usage All general information that needs to be shared with staff and students will follow the established procedure. All announcements must be approved by an administrator before being read on the P.A. system. The P.A. system is to be used by the Head Boy, Head Girl, or Office Staff. Any usage of the public address system during class hours must be approved by administration. Student messages will be announced during passing periods. It is the student’s responsibility to pick up messages from the office. All morning and afternoon announcements are read by the Head Boy or Head Girl. Morning announcements begin with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by other announcements limited to congratulatory issues, the day’s bell schedule if different from the regular schedule, and announcements related to total school population. Afternoon announcements include reminders to students and staff of evening activities and scheduled events for the next day. Example, Tiger athletic events or activities, picture retakes, club meetings, special bell schedules, etc. Please do not have your announcement read for days on end, limit them to three times (choose wisely) or less. Announcement forms are in one of the boxes by Chalyn Frederick’s office door. If you are a Sponsor or Coach...please DO NOT leave individual messages for all of your students to be read over the PA. Have a pick up point at the door of your room and leave one message asking the students to pick up information or message from your room. Let students know where the pick up point is. Example: All Girls Basketball team members please pick up message from Coach Marushack. Staff Mailboxes Each staff member is provided a mailbox located in the office. Teachers are expected to check their mailboxes before school begins, during lunch, and at the end of the day. Please do not let material accumulate in boxes. This is a student-free area. Telephones There are telephones in each classroom or office throughout the building. Every phone has a working voice mail box. Update your information in your mailbox for incoming calls and those transferred from the office. During school hours (7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), the district has placed a do not ring directly into the classroom feature for outside calls. Those calls are received directly into voice mail. Band, choir, 600 and 700 classrooms are unable to receive any outside calls at any time. You are expected to check and clear all voice mails daily. School telephones are not to be used for personal long distance calls. All long distance calls need to be made from the office. Please talk to one of the principals prior to making such calls. If an emergency situation arises, please have callers contact the office. Every effort will be made to relay a message to the staff member immediately. If you are expecting an emergency-type call, please contact the office. School telephones are not intended for student use; two pay phones, located near the office, are available. 11 Phone Tree You will receive a copy of the Cañon City High School Phone Tree. In case of an emergency or crisis situation when school is not in session, this method will be used to communicate information. Do not delay any message given when the Phone Tree is activated. Using the Phone Tree, all staff members should be notified start to finish within 10 minutes. Electronic Mail School District File: 326 Electronic mail is an electronic message that is transmitted between two or more computers or electronic terminals, whether or not the message is converted to hard copy format after receipt and whether or not the message is converted to hard copy format after receipt and whether or not the message is viewed upon transmission or stored for later retrieval. Electronic mail includes all electronic messages that are transmitted through a local, regional or global computer network. Users of district e-mail systems are responsible for their appropriate use. All illegal and improper uses of the electronic mail system, including but not limited to pornography, obscenity, harassment, solicitation, gambling and violating copyright or intellectual property rights are prohibited. Use of the electronic mail system for which the district will incur an expense without expressed permission of a supervisor is prohibited. Additionally, use of the District’s wide area computer network will be governed by, and in assistance with, the District’s CCS-Net Terms of Conditions. Electronic messages are not for private or confidential matters. Because there is no guarantee of privacy or confidentiality, other avenues of communication should be used for such matters. Except for directory information, student records will not be transmitted by electronic mail. Directory information includes names and addresses. Care should be taken when forwarding an electronic mail message. If the sender of an electronic mail message does not intend for the mail to be forwarded, the sender should clearly mark the message “Do Not Forward”. In order to keep district electronic mail systems secure, users may not leave the terminal “signed on” when unattended and may not leave their password available in an obvious place near the terminal or share their password with anyone except the electronic mail system administrator. The district retains the right to review, store and disclose all information sent over the district electronic mail systems for any legally permissible reason, including but not limited to determining whether the information is a public record, whether it contains information discoverable in litigation and to access district information in the employee’s absence. Except as provided herein, district employees are prohibited from accessing another employee’s electronic mail without the expressed consent of the employee. All district employees should be aware that electronic mail messages can be retrieved even if they have been deleted and that statements made in electronic mail communications can form the basis of various legal claims against the individual author or the district. Electronic mail sent or received by the Board, the district or the district’s employees may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure or inspection under the Colorado Open Records Act. All Board and district electronic mail communications will be monitored in accordance with SOP 326 to ensure that all public electronic mail records are retained, archived and destroyed in compliance with state law. IV. GRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Grading Policies and Procedures All teachers are expected to record grades using Infinite Campus. All teachers are expected to have grades available on-line for parents/guardians through the Parent Portal. It is required that grades be updated every Thursday of each week. 12 1. Teachers continually conduct ongoing evaluation of learning and use various means to assess progress, both formal and informal. Determination of grades is based on class participation, assignments, quizzes, tests, performance activities, portfolio, and effort. 2. Teachers report to parents/guardians frequently, using a variety of methods, to provide information regarding their student’s progress. Formal report cards are distributed at the conclusion of each quarter. Parents/ Guardians are invited to contact the school counselor if additional information is required. 3. Parent/teacher conferences are held during the first quarter and the third quarter in each school year. Additional conferences with a specific teacher may be scheduled as needed to discuss a student’s progress with parents/guardians. 4. Parents/guardians must be contacted by the teacher when a student is failing or is experiencing a significant decline in performance or grade. 5. Seniors and parents/guardians will be informed throughout the year when students are close to failing. Teachers will work with students and parents/guardians to help students pass the courses. Final notification from teachers to administrators, counselors, parents/guardians, and graduating seniors will be provided a minimum of five days prior to the date of graduation if students are failing classes that they need in order to meet graduation credit requirements. If a student fails a course needed in order to graduate, they will not go through graduation exercises. The student will be given the opportunity to finish and pass coursework during summer school. A diploma will be provided upon satisfactory completion. All failing Senior grades must be reported to the registrar’s office no later than 12:00 noon on the Monday prior to graduation. Grading and Privacy Guidelines The Cañon City High School believes that student privacy should be protected as grades are established, recorded, reviewed, and returned. The following guidelines outline classroom and school procedures. Do’s Don’ts Students may correct their own assignments or tests in class. Students may rate a speech, written document or presentation provided it does not influence the grade (rubric rating and/or written comments). Students may receive an individual and group or team grade for a collaborative project. Students graded tests or papers may be handed back to be reviewed. Students may not correct another student’s assignments or tests. Students may not assign a group grade to a speech, written document or group presentation. Assessing and Grading No open grade books that display other students’ grades will be shared. Posting or Assisting with Graded Papers Students may assist with distributing graded papers if the grades are not visible. Individual incentive charts that compare progress, kept by students, are considered acceptable practice. Posting grades of any kind may be used if random, anonymous numbers are assigned to identify students. High school FTA students may grade assignments and distribute papers in the classroom they are assigned if allowed at the school where they are completing their FTA class. College practicum students and student teachers may assist with grading, evaluating work, recording grades, and distributing student assignments. Student work may be displayed if grades are not visible. Students may not assist with distributing graded papers if student grades are visible. Incentive charts that compare student progress by name may not be posted or displayed. Posting of grades of any kind with a student’s name or District student ID number may not be used. Under no circumstances may high school students assist with grading papers, recording grades or distributing graded papers of other students. Parent/Guardian Assistance If a school chooses to involve parents/guardians in grading or recording situations, a parent/guardian sign-off must be completed for each student in the program. Signed permission forms would be completed and kept on file 13 by building administration. If a sign-off form is not on file for all students in the program, the following guidelines apply: Do’s Don’ts Parents/Guardians may assist with distributing if grades are not visible. Parents/Guardians may not assist with distributing graded work if student grades are visible. Parent/Guardian volunteers may not record grades or evaluate data on individual students. Academic Failure Policy Students who fail required classes for graduation will be allowed to retake those classes in the regularly scheduled day but not during the same school year. Students who fail a course during the school year must retake failed courses the following school year, during Fifth Block of the same year or during Summer School. Other than Fifth Block, the student will pay the cost for the alternative credit. Alternative credit may be earned at Summer School, correspondence or on-line opportunities with Counselor and Administrative approval. Summer School’s course fee is $90 per half credit. This amount must be paid prior to the release of credit by the teacher to the student’s transcript. If the student fails to earn the credit within the session, the session cost will not be refunded or carried to another session. Fifth Block Credit Recovery A Fifth Block Credit Recovery program will be offered after Block 4 during the regular school year. The eventual purpose of Fifth Block is to facilitate student learning based on individual student needs for credit recovery, remediation, and intervention. The Fifth Block program offers credit recovery coursework using the computer based A+ program with courses of study available in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Students who have failed a required course in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies will be placed in Fifth Block based on space availability. The following Fifth Block student priority system has been set by the CCHS Counseling Department and Administration: 1. Seniors who need to earn required course credits for graduation. 2. Students who have failed required classes and have not met the pre-requisites for the next required class. 3. Students who lack the skills to be successful in classes. For enrolled students the Fifth Block is considered a part of the regular school day. All student rules for attendance and behavior still apply. A student will be removed from Fifth Block for just cause, including: poor attendance, non-productivity, and inappropriate behavior. Because the Fifth Block Credit Recovery program is designed and based on completing expected standards and proficiencies, students may earn credit by satisfactorily completing course based required tasks; not earning credit based on time spent. Students will be placed on a waiting list and allowed to enter Fifth Block as other students complete their coursework. Fifth Block Credit Recovery grading will be on a Pass/Fail basis. Fifth Block Credit Recovery Attendance Policy The Fifth Block Credit Recovery class will be offered for two (2) terms during the course of the academic year. Each term will run for an 18-week semester, which will match the school calendar. The Fifth Block program is initially offered at no cost to students for the 18-week term. This privilege is extended only as long as students fulfill the following criteria: • attend a minimum of six (6) hours per week • start and complete a course in a given 18-week term The attendance policy for the Fifth Block Credit Recovery program is aligned with the Cañon City High School attendance policy in the student handbook. The only type of absences that excuse a student from the minimum attendance requirement of six hours per week are described in the Excused Absences section of the student handbook. All other absences do not excuse a student from the minimum attendance requirement of six hours per week. 14 Any student who fails to meet the six hours of minimum attendance per week requirement will have the following options: • Wait to enroll in the next Fifth Block term or Summer School term (which requires a tuition fee of $90 per half-credit) • Enroll in the fee-based portion of the Fifth Block Credit Recovery program as soon as an open seat becomes available. There will be a $90 tuition fee that will cover the remainder of the 18-week session (regardless of the number of classes/credits a student is attempting to recover). A student having paid the $90 tuition fee is still required to be in attendance a minimum of six hours per week. A failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the term he/she is enrolled in and tuition fee is not refunded. Any student who does not complete a course in the scheduled 18-week timeframe, and needs to re-enroll in the next 18-week term for the same class, will be required to pay a tuition fee of $90. In addition, the student will be required to meet the minimum attendance requirement of six hours per week. All tuition fees are nonrefundable. Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher conferences are held during the first quarter (September 28, 2009) and the third quarter (February 10, 2010) from 4:00-7:00 p.m.. Additional conferences with a specific teacher may be scheduled as needed to discuss a student’s progress with parents/guardians. Principal Student of the Month Students are nominated each month by a teacher to the appropriate grade level administrator. The administrator checks to see if the student meets the requirements. The student must have the following: “C” average in all their classes, no office referrals, no truancy or unexcused absences, and be a positive representative of Cañon City High School. V. BUILDING SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE Scheduling and Use of School Facilities The use of school facilities is governed by District Policy. Faculty members are not, at any time, authorized to permit use of school facilities or equipment by persons not on school staff. Staff members need to complete a Master Calendar Request form and submit the form to Mr. Trahern. Any staff members wishing to use the school facilities or equipment must see Mr. Trahern. All such reservations must be cleared through Mr. Trahern. To schedule a room or special area in the building for club or class use see Mr. Trahern. Building Security and Maintenance A custodian will be assigned to open and close the building for activities. All doors are unlocked at 6:00 a.m. each morning. The doors to the building are locked at 3:15 p.m.. Students are expected to leave the building by 3:15 p.m. unless in a supervised situation. To insure the safety, health, and welfare of our students, staff, and patrons, panic bars on exit doors must be operative and never chained when the building is used for any activity. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students are not to be in the building in the evenings or on the weekend unless accompanied by a teacher. If a teacher intends to have a group of students in the building in the evening or on the weekend, the teacher should inform Mr. Trahern. Teachers are held responsible for care of furniture in the classrooms and general facilities outside of the classroom. Evening custodians begin work at 2:00 p.m.. Teachers need to let custodians into their rooms. Cleaning will begin in classrooms that are vacant during Block 4. If a special meeting is to be held, the custodians may be 15 able to clean the room before that time or postpone work in that room until later; make prior arrangements with Pam Broxson, Head Custodian. All requests pertaining to the care of the building or moving such items as chairs, desks, and maps from one room to another should be directed to Pam Broxson, Head Custodian. Teachers are responsible for school keys. Do not give them to students at any time. If the keys are lost or misplaced, you must contact Mr. Meuli immediately. All staff members are expected to wear their IDs daily. Athletic Teams 1. Coaches, during a specific sport season, may be issued an outside door key. The Activities Director will list the rules that must be followed and the coach will sign for the key. The key is to be turned in at the close of the season. 2. Teams arriving late from sporting events will have access to restrooms and a telephone. Hallway access should NOT be allowed. Please ensure student-athletes are aware of this procedure. Fire Drill Procedure 1. Early in the semester, teachers should explain to students each block during the day which exit is to be used during evacuations for that classroom. Students exit to designated locations outside the school building, approximately 200 feet from the building. 2. The signal used is the fire alarm. 3. Students should walk briskly away from the exits so that others can get out quickly. 4. On the way out, students should avoid unnecessary talking and be alert for emergency instructions. 5. All doors and windows should be closed and locked. 6. Once the building has been cleared, a signal will be given for students and staff to re-enter the building. Bomb Threat Procedure If a call is received and/or a suspicious item is found in the building, notify the principal or the principal’s designee immediately. The principal or designee will call the District Office and the police. A unanimous decision among the responsible parties, the building administrator, and the central office administrator must be reached if the building is not to be evacuated. The building emergency alarm will be used to notify students and staff to evacuate. The building should be evacuated in a timely and controlled manner. Staff members should be aware of any strange objects or persons and shall report to a building administrator as soon as possible. For safety, students and staff should remain at approximately 200 feet from the building. A search shall be conducted by law enforcement and/or fire department personnel, building administration, and custodial staff. It is imperative that personnel involved in the search be instructed that their mission is only to search for and report suspicious objects, not to move, jar, or touch the object or anything attached thereto. If no bomb is found, the principal or designee, on advice of the members of the search team, will decide when the building is safe for re-entry. At the time a decision is made to evacuate, a determination will also be made to conduct a fire drill evacuation. Teachers are to use the same exits as you normally would for a fire drill. Teachers shall also be responsible for providing students with appropriate instructions during a bomb threat procedure. 16 VI. STUDENT PROCEDURES Attendance Policy Definitions, Procedures and Consequences District policy Files: 807 and 809 C.R.S. 22-33-104 (5)(a) “The general assembly hereby declares that two of the most important factors in ensuring a child’s educational development are parental involvement and parental responsibility. The general assembly further declares that it is the obligation of every parent to ensure that every child under such parent’s care and supervision receives adequate education and training. Therefore, every parent of a child who has attained the age of seven years and is under the age of seventeen years shall ensure that such child attends the public school in which such child is enrolled in compliance with this section.” One of the most important criteria for success in school and in the real world of work is regular and punctual attendance. A significant part of the student’s learning experience in any given subject area is derived from classroom relationships, activities, discussions, and participation. Each student is primarily responsible for his/her own attendance and the make-up work that results from their absences from school. The student is supported in this responsibility by parents and the school. Regardless of the specific circumstances, a student who is not in class is absent. This absence can and often does interfere with learning. In order to promote a positive and effective learning environment we expect students to be in class on time every day. Therefore, students and parents are urged and encouraged to schedule appointments and any other personal business or family vacations for times and dates outside of normal school hours. In order to encourage and promote regular attendance and punctuality at all times, the following strategies, interventions, and consequences will be employed. Students should check with each of their teachers as soon as they return from any absence. Make-up work that is turned in to the teacher in a timely manner will be given full credit. Students have one day for every one day of absence to receive full credit. The school administration is the final authority for determining the classification of all absences. The following guidelines will be utilized to make that decision: Excused Absences According to Colorado Law (C.R.S. 22-32-104), these absences can be considered excused: • Medical refers to “under the care of a physician” for the illness. Illnesses and sicknesses that are accompanied by a Physician’s note will be documented as excused by the Attendance Clerk and the administration. Final verification and determination will rest with the administration. • Court or Law enforcement custody with court affidavit verification. • School sponsored activities approved by the administration, to include college visits. • Bereavement, family emergencies or other absences approved by the administration. (See extenuating circumstances) • Excessive excused absences will result in school notification to parents. Absent • These absences do not meet the criteria for excused as listed above and are not considered unexcused or truant. • All absences that are not verified within 24 hours will be classified as unexcused. It is the student’s and the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide verification of all absences within 24 hours. • These absences will be counted with unexcused and truancies toward a quarterly accumulation that can be used to assign a student to an extended school day in order to make-up work and time missed during these classes. Absences marked as excused (EX) will not be used toward this total. • After the third absence for any one class, the teacher should notify the parents that their son/daughter could be assigned Extended School Day (ESD) if they miss class again during that quarter. • Students who reach the fourth absence and are referred to administration will be assigned to the next available Extended School Day (ESD). ESD will be a 90-minute period assigned immediately after the regular school 17 • • day. This is an attempt to meet the requirements of Colorado School Law that states that all high school students must attend a minimum of 1,056 hours per year. This will also allow the student time to make up work, which will be made available for that student while assigned to ESD. Students that continue to miss school after attending ESD will be scheduled for additional ESD’s and may be in jeopardy of losing credit for their classes. Students can make up work for classes missed while in ESD for full credit. Student failing to attend a scheduled ESD without prior proper notification will be given a zero for all make up work. Unexcused Absences • Any additional absences that do not fall under the criteria’s listed above may be classified as unexcused or truant. • After the fifth unexcused absence per quarter the student may not earn credit for that class. Parents/Guardians will be notified after the third unexcused absence so they know the student is nearing the fifth unexcused absence. Students will be put under an attendance contract at that time. • Excessive unexcused absences may also be referred to Truancy Review Board. (See Truancy) • All unexcused absences are subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of administration. • Unexcused absences will result in a zero for that day’s assignment in class. Truancy Truancy is a serious violation of the attendance policy. Truancy means the student was absent without the knowledge of the teachers, administration or the parents/guardians. Students will be given a zero credit for class work missed due to truancy. Additionally, truancies may result in detentions, In-School Suspension (ISS) or other forms of disciplinary action and will count toward the five (5) unexcused absences as explained above. If a student accumulates four (4) truancies or unexcused absences in a 30-day period or ten (10) within a school year they may be referred to Truancy Review Board. Responsibility of Student • Attend classes and be on time to each assigned class. • Request make-up work from teachers for any classes that are missed. • Be responsible for their attendance, tardies and the make-up work that follows. • Keep parents informed about attendance, days that are missed, and school office correspondences that occur. • Attend required ESD and complete class make-up work at that time. Responsibility of Parents/Guardians • Make every attempt possible to ensure their son/daughter attends school, as prescribed by law. • Prearrange absences for all out of school appointments and verify time of return from all appointments if possible. • Notify the Attendance Clerk within 24 hours of the reason for absences concerning their son/daughter. • Keep the administration informed of all extenuating circumstances that might have an impact on your son’s/daughter’s ability to attend school. • Request an Attendance Hearing if their son/daughter has lost credit due to excessive unexcused absences and you wish to contest the administrative action. Extenuating Circumstances In the event that a student experiences extenuating circumstances making school attendance difficult or impossible, the student or the parents/guardians have a personal obligation to share this information with the administration. Failure to do so can result in loss of credit or Truancy Board referral. Final approval of all absences lies with the administration and will be assigned on an individual basis. Tardiness Tardies are considered a disruption to the overall learning environment of the class. Each unexcused tardy, up to four (4), the student will serve detention with the teacher. Teachers will monitor tardies by their own class or department rules and will outline appropriate consequences for these tardies. Teachers are asked to submit a referral to the office for further disciplinary action for each tardy beyond four (4) tardies in any class during any 18 quarter. Excessive tardies are considered an act of insubordination and will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Make-up Work Students have the opportunity to make up work missed due to absences. Students and parents/guardians have the responsibility to contact teachers and receive assignments. This notification usually is made through the office and teachers are asked to be mindful of the deadlines. Students have one day to complete assignments for each day missed (i.e., three days missed = three days to turn in class assignments). Permission to Leave School A. No student is to leave the building before 2:45 p.m. unless the student’s schedule indicates an earlier dismissal hour or the student has office permission. B. Teachers are not to excuse students to leave the building for any reason. C. If a student is injured in a classroom or during an activity, a Student Accident Report must be completed and given to the principal. The student should be seen by the nurse before leaving the building. D. If a student is ill and wishes to go home, the student should go to School Nurse immediately. A call is placed to the home and a parent/guardian is asked to come and pick up the student or give permission for the student to drive home. E. Any student who needs to leave the school for any reason must check out in the office. Student Aide Policy Staff members requesting aides must adhere to guidelines listed below. Scope of Responsibility 1. Aides must assist teacher and/or program in non-instructional matters only. At no time shall aides be permitted to assume responsibility for “teaching” a class. 2. Aides may assist teachers in routine clerical or technical chores such as typing, stapling, alphabetizing, setting up lab equipment, bulletin boards, filing, cleaning, running errands, and organizing your paperwork. 3. Because of confidentiality, aides may not grade tests of individual students nor record such grades, or other individualized evaluation data, such as the determination of a student’s “average” grade. 4. Aides may not be given responsibility for student or class discipline. 5. It is not recommended that aides check mailboxes. General Information 1. All aides must be 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students. 2. A student may be an aide only one block per day. 3. Aides shall be graded pass/fail and being an aide will not count towards GPA, total grade points or class rank. 4. A maximum of 1/4 credit per quarter shall be awarded. 5. Aides must report daily to the supervising teacher who is accountable for the actions of the aide and their attendance. 6. Students who are taken out of a class for disciplinary reasons can not be placed as an aide unless approved by one of the principals. 7. Student aides are to remain in the assigned teacher’s classroom, unless sent on a specific errand by the supervising teacher. 8. Student aides MUST wear an identifying badge when sent out of the classroom. Teacher Passes and Hall Control Students who leave class for any reason (locker, library, office, etc.) must carry a teacher’s pass. Students who have excessive numbers of office referrals and/or tardies are placed on the Restricted List. These students’ privileges are curtailed, in that they are no longer able to leave classes. Exceptions are made only in emergency situations and then only when the student has a reliable escort. Names may be added to the Restricted List at any time. At the end of each quarter, the list is reviewed and students with no additional referrals during the quarter may have their names removed from this list. Students who have questions regarding the Restricted List should see an administrator. 19 Student Lists Teachers are reminded it is both building and district policy that no staff member may mail or give out student lists and senior lists to anyone outside of the school population. No teacher should give out the address or telephone number of a student or another staff member. Selling to Students Teachers are not to sell any article or service to students without the consent of Mr. Tarrence. Fines and Fees A Materials Not Returned form may be picked up from Mrs. Erin Trujillo. This 4-part form must be completed for any fine or fee given to a student. DO NOT take money from the student. No fines or fees are to be collected from any student without approval by Mr. Tarrence. Send the student to Debbie Schwindt in the Activities Office. Final transcripts and diplomas are held until all fines and fees are paid in full. It is the teacher’s responsibility to: 1. Get the textbook, uniform, classroom materials, etc. from the student. 2. Give the student the canary copy of the completed Materials Not Returned form. 3. Turn the white copy into Mrs. Trujillo by next classroom break. Give the pink copy to your department chairperson by the end of the day fee was initiated. 4. Pursue getting your material(s) from the student – even after they have left your supervision. 5. When materials are returned, notify Mrs. Schwindt so this fine/fee can be removed from student file. If you find the materials in your mailbox, verify who checked out the item(s) and contact Debbie it is cleared. Student I.D. and Activity Cards Each student will be provided with an identification card signifying membership to Cañon City High School. Students should have in possession their I.D. card at all times as a means for school personnel to make positive identification if necessary. If asked, students must show their I.D. card to school personnel. Student I.D. cards also serve as library cards. Students must exhibit their school I.D. to the teacher/media personnel to authorize use of the computer. Student I.D. cards must be shown to enter school dances and events. Replacement I.D. cards will cost $10 per card. The Activity Card is an addition to the student’s I.D. card that entitles the holder to free admission to all home athletic events, plays, and other related school-sponsored activities; except fundraising and state sanctioned activities. The cost of the activity card is $25. Student Records Because of the precariousness of the balance between the individual’s right to privacy and the school’s need to know, the following guidelines regarding the use of student records is practiced by the faculty of Cañon City High School: The registrar of Cañon City High School is responsible for the maintenance and control of student cumulative records. All requests to see student records are made through the registrar. Records are not to be removed from the registrar’s office unless authorized by the principal. No individual or agency outside of the school system is permitted to inspect any student’s record without the parent/guardian’s written permission (or student’s written permission if 18 years old or if married). School personnel may not divulge in any form, to any person other than school officials, any information contained in school records, except in compliance with judicial order or orders of administrative agencies where those agencies have the power of subpoena. Student Dress Code All students are expected to be clean and neat in appearance and to dress appropriately at all times. Unkempt appearances must be corrected before returning to class. Extreme dressing in any kind of fad or wearing apparel which calls undue attention to the person is not acceptable. Any clothing which by word, statement or graphic representation that is derogatory, demeaning, or taunting in nature which states or implies to incite or upset students or staff members is not acceptable. Students in violation of the dress code will be asked to correct the dress concern immediately. If the student has to go home for a clothing change, an unexcused absence may be 20 issued. Repeated dress code violations may result in suspension from school for dress code and insubordination issues. Much attention has been drawn to schools about safe environments that are to be free of intimidation or harassment that comes verbally, physically or visually. The standards outlined in this book are meant to do that and not intended to diminish personal taste or values. Extreme fads or expressions that detract from instruction represent a standard of inappropriateness for school. Such types of dressings are attempts by individuals to incite others to react and to create an antagonistic confrontation. At that point the safety and welfare of the general school environment have been compromised. 1. Hats, bandanas or any type of head covering are not to be worn in the building during school hours, from outside door to outside door. Please leave your hats in your lockers or at home. Hats and head coverings should be taken off as you enter the building. Leave your hats and head coverings off until you have left the building at lunch or the end of the school day. 2. Hair style, hair coloring, make up that are designed to draw attention to wearer. 3. Shorts may be worn throughout the year. Shorts and skirts are to be no shorter than just above the knee. The administration shall be the final authority on the appropriateness on the length of the shorts. All shorts must be neat in appearance without torn areas or holes. Cut-offs, short shorts, spandex, and running shorts are not considered to be appropriate shorts. 4. Apparel advertising tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, and/or offensive slogans are not acceptable attire at school or at school sponsored functions. Slogans considered offensive would include double meaning sexual jokes or sayings, profanity, gang affiliated symbols or sayings, racial or social slurs. Sayings or graphics that depict violence, death, mutilation of self or others, aggressive behaviors, drugs, vulgarities, profanity, or of a sexual nature are inappropriate. This also applies to tattoos. 5. Swimsuits, halters, midriff shirts, spaghetti strap tops and dresses, over 3-fingers from collarbone tank tops/basketball jersey type tops, mesh or see through material shirts/blouses, sheer see through tops or tube tops are considered inappropriate attire for school. Women’s tops that allow for visible bra straps or under garments will not be allowed. All garments should cover the chest, belly, back, and buttocks at all times. 6. Shirts shall not be longer than the fingertips of the wearer when arms are fully extended. 7. Pants shall have no holes worn through, slashes or rips. All pants (excessively large, baggy, too small, etc.) must be worn at or above the hips - NO SAGGING. Students may be required to wear belts to prevent pants from sagging. 8. Pajamas and/or slippers are not acceptable school attire. 9. The wearing of clothing, related apparel, jewelry or manner of grooming, that by virtue of its association with memberships to copy gang-like behavior will not be tolerated in school or at any school activity. Wearing of protruding jewelry in facial pierced holes is not allowed; this includes piercing in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, cheeks, and chins. Jewelry or apparel worn to represent self-mutilation, murder, violence, death, profanity, of a sexual nature, drugs or alcohol, or vulgarity is not acceptable in this school setting. Wearing of chains (bagging, sagging, draping, animal collars, choke chains) and spikes is not acceptable garb as supplementary or accent jewelry. School administrators shall be the deciding party on dress code appropriateness. Electronic and Sound Equipment Students may not have laser lights at any time. Items such as Pagers, cell phones, other electronic equipment, radios, CD/cassette players, IPods, MP3’s, and walkmans of any kind do not belong in the instructional setting of the school or classroom. Such equipment is a distraction in the classrooms and school environment. These items will be allowed in the Commons area during the lunch hour, and before and after school only. If such items are used in the building during the school day, they will be confiscated and only returned to parents. We recommend you leave these items at home. Student Code of Conduct District Policy Files: 524, 814, 836, 838, and C.R.S. 22-32-109, 22-33-106 The Board of Education promotes a safe learning environment of students, staff and community members of the district. To insure an environment conducive to learning and free from disruption, the school district will identify 21 procedures that enforce the school/community behavior standards and the mandated statues of the State of Colorado. The principal may suspend and/or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following specific activities while in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles, or during a schoolsponsored activity. Expulsion shall be mandatory at the sole discretion of the school district for students who commit serious violations or for habitually disruptive students. The statute defines a “habitually disruptive student” as one who causes a disruption in the classroom, on school grounds, on school vehicles, or at school activities or events more than three times during the school year with behavior which is initiated, willful, and overt and which requires the attention of school personnel to deal with the disruption resulting in the suspension of the student. Infractions are categorized according to the School/Community Behavior Standards. Infractions shall include, but are not limited to: Toward self 1. Violation of the district’s alcohol use/drug abuse policy. Expulsion shall be mandatory for sale of drugs or controlled substances, in accordance with state law. 2. Violation of the district’s smoking and use of tobacco policy. 3. Scholastic dishonesty that includes - but is not limited to - cheating on a test, plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written/oral work. Toward others: 1. Violation of the district’s policy on sexual harassment. 2. Direct profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures toward other students, school personnel or visitors to the school. 3. Violation of criminal law that has an immediate effect on the school or on the general safety or welfare of students or staff. 4. Commission of any acts which, if committed by an adult, would be robbery or assault as defined by state law. Expulsion shall be mandatory in accordance with state law except for commission of third degree assault. 5. Engaging in verbal abuse, i.e., by technology-based activity, name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements addressed publicly to others that precipitate disruption of the school program or incite violence. 6. Committing extortion, coercion, or blackmail, i.e., obtaining money or other objects of value from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force. 7. Lying or giving false information, either verbally or in writing, to a school employee. 8. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person except in self-defense. 9. Violation of district or building regulations. 10. Violation of the district’s policy on dangerous weapons in the school. Expulsion shall be mandatory for carrying, bringing, using, or possessing a deadly weapon without the authorization of the school or school district, unless the student has safely delivered the firearm or weapon to a teacher, administrator, or other authorized person in the district as soon as possible upon discovering it, in accordance with state law. 11. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority. 12. Behavior on or off school property that is detrimental to the welfare, safety or morals of other students or school personnel. 13. Repeated interference with the school’s ability to provide educational opportunities to other students. Toward property: Causing or attempting to cause damage to school or private property or stealing or attempting to steal school or private property. Copies are available to any patron of the district upon request. The right to due process will be adhered to as established in district policy 811. 22 Violations and Procedures for Disciplinary Action District Policy Files: 524, 811, 812, 814, 822, 836, 837, and 838 A student has a choice to follow the rules or to break the rules. Failure to follow the rules will result in disciplinary action. Each type of violation and its disciplinary action procedure is outlined in the following guideline. The Principal has the right to a higher offense. Level 1 Violations 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Tardies (per quarter) 30-minute Teacher Detention 1-4 Tardies Teacher contacts Parent Referral to Dean In-School Suspension (ISS) assigned to each offense Truancy Zero for class work missed Extended School Day (ESD)/In-School Suspension (ISS) Referral to Dean After five or more tardies during any quarter Extended School Day (ESD) Attendance Contract In-School Suspension (ISS) Zero credit for class work missed Excused Absences (ABS) No notes from parents within 24 hours; with parent note are exempt Teacher contacts Parent Detention Teacher contacts Parent Detention Unexcused Absences Referral to Dean of Students Zero credit for class work missed Extended School Day (ESD) Referral to Dean of Students Zero credit for class work missed Multiple Extended School Day (ESD) Attendance Contract Forgery, cheating, plagiarism, academic dishonesty Zero on the assignment Teacher contacts Parent 30-minute Teacher Detention Zero on the assignment Referral to appropriate principal In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Disruptive Classroom Conduct 30-minute Teacher Detention Teacher contacts Parent Insubordination/ Disrespect, Defiance of Authority Referral to appropriate principal Multiple detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) Notify appropriate principal Multiple Detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) Removal from class for the day Teacher contacts Parent Referral to appropriate principal In-School Suspension (ISS) 23 Remedial Discipline Plan Multiple days of InSchool Suspension (ISS) Zero credit for class work missed Referral to Dean of Students After third absence from one class, teacher notifies parents Extended School Day (ESD) May be in jeopardy to lose credit Truancy Officer referral Referral to Dean of Students Zero credit for class work missed Letter sent home/Parents notified In-School Suspension (ISS) Remedial Discipline Plan Zero on the assignment Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Parent contact Removal from same class with a withdraw/fail (WF) Referral to appropriate principal In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Remedial Discipline Plan Referral to appropriate principal Multiple days of InSchool Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Habitual Disruptive Contract/Notification 4 or more Offenses Multiple days of InSchool Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Truancy Review Board Zero credit for class work missed Referral to Dean of Students Failure to attend Extended School Day (ESD) will be given a zero for day’s assignment Removal from class with a withdraw/fail (WF) Truancy Review Board Referral to Dean of Students After fifth absence per quarter, loss of credit and removal from class with a withdraw/fail (WF) Multiple days of InSchool Suspension (ISS) Referral to appropriate principal Removal from class with a withdraw/fail (WF) Multiple days of InSchool Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to appropriate principal Multiple days of InSchool Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Removal from school possible Level 1 Violations 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4 or more Offenses (In Class) Inappropriate Language, obscene gestures, profanity, disorderly conduct Infinite Campus (IC) Notification Give WARNING! Parent Contact Referral to appropriate principal Multiple detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) Referral to appropriate principal In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) (Out of Class) Inappropriate Language, obscene gestures, profanity, disorderly conduct Infinite Campus (IC) Notification Give WARNING! Referral to appropriate principal Multiple detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) Dress Code Violation (Refusal to change will go to In-School Suspension (ISS) for the day) Change Clothes Contact Parent Cell Phones and other electronic devices Confiscate Phone; give back at end of day Detention Notification to appropriate principal Confiscate; return to parent Parent Conference In-School Suspension (ISS) Fighting and/or incitement for others to fight 1-3 days Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Change Clothes Contact Parent Multiple Detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) Confiscate; return to parent Parent Contact Multiple Detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) 3-5 days Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Referral to appropriate principal Multiple days of Extended School Days (ESD)/In-School Suspension (ISS) Referral to appropriate principal Multiple days of Extended School Days (ESD)/In-School Suspension (ISS) Change Clothes Parent Conference In-School Suspension (ISS) Confiscate; return to parent Parent Contact In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Recommendation for Expulsion to Superintendent Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Referral to appropriate principal Peer Counseling Detention, Extended School Day (ESD), InSchool Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Possible Police Referral Inappropriate Use of Technology/Computers Referral to appropriate principal 30-minute Teacher Detention Restriction of Technology Privileges Contact Parent Parking Violations $10 ticket per offense Referral to appropriate principal Peer Counseling In-School-Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Parent Contact Remedial Discipline Plan Referral to appropriate principal Restriction of Technology Privileges Multiple detentions/ Extended School Day (ESD) Contact Parent $10 ticket per offense 24 5-10 days Out-ofSchool Suspension (OSS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Parent Meeting Habitually Disruptive Referral to appropriate principal Multiple days In-SchoolSuspension (ISS)/ Outof-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Habitually Disruptive Parent Conference Referral to appropriate principal Loss of Technology privileges for remainder of quarter/semester In-School-Suspension (ISS) Parent Conference Possible removal from class Referral by school security Contact Parent Loss of Parking Privileges for remainder of the school year Referral to appropriate principal In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Change Clothes Parent Conference Multiple days of InSchool Suspension Referral to appropriate principal Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Parent Conference Recommendation for Expulsion Referral to appropriate principal Loss of Technology privileges for remainder of the school year Multiple days of InSchool-Suspension (ISS) Parent Conference Possible removal from class Level 1 Violations 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4 or more Offenses Public Display of Affection Infinite Campus (IC) Notification Give WARNING! Confiscate tobacco product Give WARNING! Contact Parent Vandalism, Damage of School Property In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Referral to appropriate principal Restitution (Full replacement and repair cost) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Referral to appropriate principal In-School-Suspension (ISS) Parent Conference Confiscate tobacco product Multiple days of InSchool-Suspension (ISS) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Recommendation for Expulsion Referral to appropriate principal Restitution (Full replacement and repair cost) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Referral to appropriate principal In-School Suspension (ISS)/Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Tobacco Products and Lighters Referral to appropriate principal Extended School Day (ESD) Contact Parent Confiscate tobacco product In-School-Suspension (ISS) Contact Parent Five days of Out-ofSchool Suspension (OSS) Referral to appropriate principal Restitution (Full replacement and repair cost) Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Contact Parent Level II Violations These violations are violations of school rules as well as potential legal offenses. Alcohol/Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Five days of Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Recommendation for expulsion for 45 school days The parent of the student must make application for placement in an appropriate alternative school program if available The 45-day expulsion can be amended to 20 days after the expulsion by the Superintendent of Cañon City Schools Second violation of the policy, the 45-day expulsion penalty can not be amended If a student sells or distributes any substance or product that violates the drug-alcohol policy, the student will be expelled for the remainder of that semester and the following semester with opportunity for the 20-day review early readmission Five days of Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Recommendation for Expulsion Referral to police; School Resource Officer (SRO) Arson, Explosive Device, Weapons, Off-Campus Conduct, Habitually Disruptive, Gang-Related Acts Office Referrals for Misbehaving Students All teachers should be well acquainted with the procedures outlined in the Violations and Procedures for Disciplinary Action. In the case of severe misbehavior, such as fighting, deliberately destroying property, or insolent behavior toward the teacher, the student should be referred directly to the office. In the case of repeated acts of misbehavior in the classroom, and where the teacher has run the full gamut of corrective actions (private conferences with student, consultations with counselor, contacting of parent/guardian), a student should be referred to a principal. The teacher should call the parent/guardian to explain the reason the student was sent out of class. In both of the above cases, the procedure to be followed is: A. Teacher advises office that a student is being sent to the office because of the following incident(s). (Can be communicated by phone, e-mail or a behavioral referral.) B. Student is sent to the office. C. A principal determines an effective course of discipline and records the disposition on the referral. D. A parent or guardian is contacted 25 Immediate Removal from Class When, in the opinion of the teacher, the student’s action, behavior or attitude is intolerable and/or unsafe too the learning environment, the student will be sent to an administrator. The administrator will enforce the necessary disciplinary action depending upon the severity. Any time a student is asked to leave the classroom, it is understood that they are to report immediately to the office. Failure to do so will result with insubordination charges as well as the pending referral that caused the removal. In accordance with state law and board policy, a second removal will constitute a Remedial Discipline Plan. On the third referral the student is withdrawn from the class as described in CRS22-33-106(III)(IV). Lunch Detention Students who receive this consequence are required to attend lunch detention for 20 minutes during his/her lunch period. Students are to report to the main office for detention. Extended School Day Extended School Day (ESD) is part of the administrators’ option as an alternative to an Out-of-School Suspension (OSS). Students who receive this consequence are required to remain after school in a supervised room for 90 minutes, 2:50-4:20 p.m.. In-School Suspension In-School Suspension (ISS) is the administration’s alternative to an Out-of-School Suspension (OSS). In-School Suspension begins promptly at 7:55 a.m.. Students will meet in the ISS Room (at 7:55 a.m.). During the all-day class period, students will work on assignments provided by their regular classroom teachers, a school service project, and class discussions. ISS rules include: students who missed their assigned ISS date may be suspended or reassigned additional days. Out-of-School Suspension Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) temporarily prohibits a student from attending classes and school events. Students under suspension are not to be present in the building, on or near the school grounds or permitted to attend school functions. Expulsion Expulsion is an action taken by the Superintendent of Schools that denies a student the opportunity to attend school for the remainder of the school term and in some cases up to one calendar year. This action will be taken only after all other methods of treatment and correction have been exhausted and the complete rights of the individual to due process have been satisfied. Students under expulsion are not to be present in the building on or near school grounds or permitted to attend school functions. Appeal Process An appeal to the Principal may be made, but it must be done in writing within 24 hours of the disciplinary conference. Due Process District Policy File: 811 The Board of Education and/or school designees shall provide due process of law to students, parents, and school personnel through written procedures consistent with law for the suspension or expulsion of students and the denial of admission. Due process is inherent within and between each level of violation. Peer Counseling Program The peer counseling program taps into the tremendous influence that young people have with each other. Peer counselors are available each block of the day in the Guidance Office. Students may sign up to see a peer counselor in the counseling office or be referred to the peer counselor by their teacher. There are four specific areas that peer counselors are able to serve students: 26 1. Tutoring - offering tutorial help in the academic areas for those students who are having problems succeeding in their classes, 2. Career exploration - giving help to those students seeking information from the career center; 3. Personal counseling - actively, intently listening to their peers and making referrals to counselors, nurse, etc., when appropriate; 4. Welcoming new students - explaining school subjects and conducting tours for those new to our school. Graduation Requirements and Academic Honors Recognition – For the Class of 2010-2012 For additional information on credit or courses offered see the current CCHS Course Offering booklet. For the Class of 2010, 2011 and 2012 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health/Physical Education Humanities Practical Arts Career Education Computer Education Electives, Minimum Total 4 units of credit 3 units of credit 2 units of credit 3½ units of credit 1 unit of credit 1 unit of credit 1 unit of credit ½ unit of credit ½ unit of credit 8½ units of credit 25 units of credit Minimum requirements for graduation from Cañon City High School, in the School District Fremont RE-1, include the following: Twenty-five (25) units of credit in grades 9-12 and with the satisfactory completion of subject area requirements. Eight (8) semesters of attendance beyond the eighth grade, unless the student qualifies for early graduation at the conclusion of the seventh semester. Students requesting early graduation must make formal application to the principal by December 1; see your counselor for details. Students who complete their work at mid-year and are eligible to graduate shall receive their diploma at the end of the school year and may return to take part in the graduation exercises. A student who completes graduation requirements at the end of the seventh semester will receive a transcript and letter signifying completion of all graduation requirements. Student status upon early graduation is forfeited; however, the student is allowed to attend senior class activities, prom and graduation exercises. Normally four years (eight semesters) of attendance are required for students to complete grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The principal, with approval of the superintendent, may waive a given requirement if it is determined to be in the best educational interest of the student. A student who makes normal progress towards graduation will be in regular attendance and abide by the rules and regulations of Cañon City High School. Students who refuse to abide by the reasonable rules and regulations of the school and of the district, or who are not regular in attendance, may not be permitted to attend. A student who fails to meet graduation requirements at the end of eight semesters of attendance will be permitted to continue in school (as long as the student is a citizen in good standing) and carry a course load sufficient to permit him or her to meet graduation requirements or until reaching the age of twenty-one. Any senior who has not met the full graduation requirement by the morning of the Senior Graduation Rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Also, any senior with outstanding fees or fines will not be eligible to participate in the ceremony as per Colorado State Law. Transfer students will be expected to carry a normal load for grade level attained at the time of transfer into the district and will be responsible for district requirements while enrolled at CCHS. 27 Grade Classification of Students Students at Cañon City High School will be classified as Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors, on the basis of having been promoted from a middle level school into the ninth grade, and thereafter on the basis of years of enrollment with second year students classified as sophomores, third year students as juniors, and fourth year students as seniors. Students will remain classified as seniors from the fourth year on until the number of credits required for graduation are earned or they are no longer eligible to attend high school. In order to graduate, all graduation requirements including those listed above must be successfully completed. This includes the successful completion of senior-based courses of American Government and two senior-based English courses that cover literature and writing with the accumulation of 25 credits. Special Education Students: Grade classification and levels will be set according to successful completion of courses as determined by each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Transfer: Transfer students will be reclassified according to Cañon City High School standards having met requirements as listed above or their equivalents. Class Ranking Procedures A student may not earn more than four (4) credits per semester. A student may appeal to take additional classes outside the regular school day to earn remediation credit toward graduation. Credit recovery or Summer School programs and various educational travel experiences are under the pass/fail system and not recognized for total grade points. To insure the four-credit rule per semester is not compromised, a course/credit review will be done at the beginning of each quarter. The counseling department chairperson and an administrator will complete the review. This review will be a formal report that is signed and filed. Courses taken under the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act at a recognized college or university will be allowed to count as one of the four credits used to compute total grade points. These credits must be approved by a counselor and building administrator prior to enrollment for consideration in total grade points or grade point average. If a student takes more than the maximum of four credits, the extra courses will be pass/fail only. Total grade points standing will be created every semester (18 weeks). The grade points of both quarters will be used to establish ranking. Class rank for graduation seating will be calculated at the end of the third quarter. Home Schooled Students Students in a nonpublic home-based educational program need to register with the school district. Any student who has participated in a nonpublic home-based educational program and then enrolls at Cañon City High School may be tested by the district to determine placement in the proper grade level. Cañon City High School will accept transcripts from the home-based educational program and award pass/fail grading for each course. Grades from home-based educational programs do not count towards cumulative grade point (CGP) or class rank. Student Achievement Reports Faculty members are to have grades posted into Infinite Campus within the deadlines set for progress and report cards to be printed in a timely manner. Progress Report The progress report is a request by the parent, administrator or counselor to secure information regarding the student’s present achievement in classes. The school provides a mid-term report for all students. Progress reports can be completed at any time. Contact the guidance office for information. Report Cards Information regarding student achievement is provided twice during each quarter. All students receive a 4½-week progress grade report and at the end of each quarter students are issued credit and a final report card. Progress report cards are hand-carried home by students. Grade report cards are sent home through the mail. 28 State Testing and Reporting Students must participate in Colorado’s CSAP testing program or provide to the school a test score of comparable test. CSAP scores are posted on each student’s permanent record and transcripts. Any student who refuses to participate in state mandated academic testing (e.g., CSAP and Colorado ACT) shall forfeit his/her privilege to participate in all school sponsored extracurricular athletics and activities for a period of one calendar year. Scholastic Achievement Honor Roll Cañon City High School offers three levels of a quarterly Honor Roll program. The G.P.A. for that quarter qualifies the student for placement as follows: Gold honor roll is a G.P.A. of 3.70 or higher. Silver honor roll is a G.P.A. of 3.40 to 3.699. Bronze honor roll is a G.P.A. of 3.0 to 3.399. Honor Roll notification is delivered by a posting in the Commons and an article in the local newspapers. Students are encouraged to list their honor roll accomplishments on resumes and college applications. National Honor Society Students that have demonstrated continued academic success may be eligible to apply for admission into the National Honor Society (NHS). Sophomores that have a 3.7 cumulative G.P.A. are invited to apply. Students that are selected for NHS receive a chenille patch for their letter jacket and a NHS seal is placed on their graduation diploma. Academic Letter The CCHS Academic Letter is designed to celebrate and encourage student academic success. All students meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply for this letter. To qualify for a CCHS Academic Letter each student must complete three consecutive semesters at CCHS with a 3.7 or better grade point average and at least 30 grade points for each semester. Post Secondary Education Options classes will be added at the time credit is awarded by the institution. Students MUST complete four half-credit courses per quarter to be eligible for an academic letter. Independent blocks, teacher assistant positions, and study hall will rule a student ineligible for an academic letter. At the conclusion of the three consecutive semesters, the student may apply for the letter, which is a “double C” with a pin to denote academics. If the second semester of the school year is used for application, those that receive the academic letter will be able to pick up their letter at the beginning of the following school year. Seniors who earn the letter at the end of their senior year may pick up their letter one week after the conclusion of school. After the initial letter is earned, the student may continue to earn straight gold bars for every two semesters he/she continues to achieve the 3.7 G.P.A. with a minimum of 30 grade points per semester. If eligible, students will apply for the bar after first semester each year. Students that complete the requirements will be awarded the letter at the End of Year Awards Assembly in May. Commencement Honor Cords During the Commencement exercise, academic honor graduates will be identified by wearing an “honor” cord. The students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher will have their gowns adorned with a gold and purple cord. Students that have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.4-3.69 will have their gowns adorned with a silver and purple cord. Selection of Valedictorian and Salutatorian The valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected based on total grade points. If two or more students have the same number of total grade points they will share the valedictorian honor and there will not be a salutatorian that year. 29 Graduation Requirements – For the Class of 2013 and Beyond For additional information on credit or courses offered see the current CCHS Course Offering booklet. For the Class of 2013 and Beyond Graduation With Honors CRITERIA Must complete general graduation requirements? Minimum # of credits Specific courses in conjunction with and in addition to CCHS graduation requirements • Excellence in any field is a demonstration of work that distinguishes an individual from others and is often characterized through acceleration or rigor in a particular area of concentration/interest. • At Cañon City High School, we believe it is important to recognize and honor excellence and integrity. • Criteria for achieving distinction are determined by course work, grade point average, and academic integrity. • While the majority of these credits will be earned through completion of courses at Cañon City High School, credits can also be earned through the Post Secondary Educational Opportunities (PSEO). 1. Students must apply to be considered for honors the semester prior to graduation. See counselor for application. 2. Applications will be reviewed by an Honors Advisory Committee (Board of Education member, teachers, coaches, sponsors, and School Resource Officer (SRO)) and administration. HONORS for EXCELLENCE HONORS for EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC HONORS in CAREER/ TECHNOLOGY in FINE ARTS Yes Yes Yes • • • Summa Cum Laude Honors: 30 Magna Cum Laude Honors: 29 Cum Laude: 28 • • • Summa Cum Laude Honors: 30 Magna Cum Laude Honors: 29 Cum Laude: 28 • Must complete the HEAR requirements (Higher Education Admissions Requirements) Summa Cum Laude Honors: Must complete at least 10 courses with Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) designation Magna Cum Laude Honors: Must complete at least 7 courses with Honors/AP designation Cum Laude: Must complete at least 5 courses with Honors/AP designation Summa Cum Laude Honors: Earn 3.76-4.0 as cumulative GPA Magna Cum Laude Honors: Earn 3.5-3.75 as cumulative GPA Cum Laude: Earn 3.2-3.49 cumulative GPA • Emphasis in JROTC, vocational • trades or in business Must complete upper level courses • in area of emphasis Program Completer as recognized • by current Vocational Business Program Certification JROTC – must attain and complete LET 5 Vocational Education – must meet specific program requirements • • • GPA Requirements • • • Colorado State Mandated Test: Applies only to students attending CCHS during 9th and/or 10th grades ACT or SAT Requirement Discipline and Academic Integrity • • • • Summa Cum Laude Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and GPA >3.75 in area of concentration • Magna Cum Laude Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and GPA of >3.5 in area of concentration • Cum Laude: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and GPA of 3.2 in area of concentration Students must take the Colorado State Mandated Test during ninth and tenth grade years at CCHS Tenth graders must achieve No Child Left Behind (NCLB) proficiency or higher in one or more area 11th grade students attending CCHS must take the required Colorado State ACT test during their junior year • • • • Summa Cum Laude Honors: 30 Magna Cum Laude Honors: 29 Cum Laude: 28 Emphasis in music, speech, drama, arts or PE Must complete upper level courses in area of emphasis Must meet specific program requirements Summa Cum Laude Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and GPA >3.75 in area of concentration • Magna Cum Laude Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and GPA of >3.5 in area of concentration • Cum Laude: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and GPA of 3.2 in area of interest Students must take the Colorado State Mandated Test during ninth and tenth grade years at CCHS Tenth graders must achieve No Child Left Behind (NCLB) proficiency or higher in one or more area 11th grade students attending CCHS must take the required Colorado State ACT test during their junior year • Students must take the Colorado State Mandated Test during ninth and tenth grade years at CCHS Tenth graders must achieve No Child Left Behind (NCLB) proficiency or higher in all areas 11th grade students attending CCHS must take the required Colorado State ACT test during their junior year ACT Composite SAT Composite Summa Cum Summa Cum Laude Laude 24 1080 or higher Magna Cum Magna Cum Laude Laude 22 1010 Cum Laude 20 Cum Laude 930 All students at CCHS are expected to maintain personal and academic behavior and integrity. Students who are not meeting the CCHS behavior standards may place their eligibility to be honor graduates at Cañon City High School at risk. Students who break the academic integrity code through plagiarism or cheating and students who are expelled from CCHS may forfeit their eligibility for graduation with honors. 30 Senior to Sophomore Program Students have the option of earning college credit through the Pueblo Community College or Colorado State UniversityPueblo. If a student is enrolled in selected courses at Cañon City High School, he/she may sign up for college credit and receive dual credit. Students are responsible for tuition cost. Approximate cost is $45 per college credit. Check with the counselors for an updated course list. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act permits eleventh and twelfth grade students to enroll in post-secondary courses offered in state institutions of higher learning and earn both high school and college credit. Students should discuss with their counselor the procedure for enrolling for high school credit to be awarded by Cañon City High School. Students should keep in mind that courses must be determined to be acceptable for high school credit and be needed to meet high school graduation requirements if tuition is to be paid by the School District Fremont RE-1. A maximum of two courses per year are reimbursable to the student. Prior approval is required and successful completion of the course is expected for a student to continue in the program. Advanced Placement Testing The Advanced Placement Testing program is available to Cañon City High School based upon student registration. See your counselor for more information. Fees required by the CollegeBoard are assumed as the student’s responsibility to pay. It is expected that students will take the AP exam if they are enrolled in an AP class. Students are expected to pay and take the AP examination; this cost is approximately $85 per exam. Students who sign up to take the advanced placement test and decide not to test will be charged the current CollegeBoard required processing fee. Only students who take the AP exam will have ‘AP’ notated on their transcript for the course. Special Needs Students Students who have been identified as special needs students and whose needs prohibit them from successful completion of high school requirements shall be identified by the school district through the appropriate legal process. These students will have, in cooperation with their parents/guardians, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) developed for them. The successful completion of this plan will qualify the student for graduation. School-to-Work Transition Options The School-to-Work Transition Options permit Juniors and Seniors to gain valuable work experience in their career interest area. The Professional and Community Experience (PaCE) program allows students to put their education to use in the community while earning credit and, in most cases, a paycheck. Students can choose from the paid work experience, internship, shadow, community service, or apprenticeship program to gain marketable skills and explore their career options. Applications and information may be obtained from a counselor or the PaCE Instructor in Senior Hall. Career Development Training (CDT) is a prerequisite course that must be completed to earn credit from PaCE. Independent Block Seniors may choose to take an independent study block. An independent study block will allow students to choose how they want to utilize their time. Students can spend their time studying in the library or performing other productive activities at school. In addition, the students can choose to be off campus. The student must enter into a contract, signed by the student and parents prior to or in conjunction with, submitting their requests to the counselors. The student agrees to be in good standing and to abide by the rules and regulations of CCHS. Students must also be good citizens outside of the school. Violation of the contract will cause forfeiture of this privilege. Study Hall Study Hall will be held in a designated room and supervised by a para-professional. Each student is expected to be engaged in either homework or some other educational activity. Attendance is required and enforced. Study hall students will be expected to participate in a service learning activity. 31 VII. FACULTY MATTERS Accident and Injury Reporting Any faculty member injured or involved in an accident at school should report the accident to an administrator the same day. Accident report forms must be completed within 24 hours of the accident. And, if possible, before the staff member goes to C-Com for medical evaluation of the injury. Teacher Hours Teachers should be available to students who seek their help before and after school. For this reason teachers are expected to be in their classrooms at 7:15 a.m. each morning and until 3:15 p.m. each afternoon. Professional Attire and Staff Picture Identification Cañon City High School faculty is expected to dress in a professional manner. Common sense dictates that some departments (P.E. and river field trips) may be exceptions to this rule when dress clothes might be ruined or damaged. Please clear dress concerns with the principal ahead of time. On Fridays, Tiger wear, school colored shirts, and blue jeans maybe worn. No JEANS Monday through Thursday unless approved by Principal. All staff members are required to wear picture ID’s at all times. Professionalism and Public Relations Good teaching includes good public relations. Every teacher should work diligently to establish a positive classroom environment where all students are treated with respect and are challenged daily to meet high expectations. Teachers need to model the same behaviors and attitudes they expect of their students. Please keep in mind the importance of regular communication with parents/guardians. Temporary Change of Classrooms Whenever a teacher takes a class out of a classroom, Wendy or Sandra in the office must be informed of the change AND a notice of the change, stating where your class may be found, placed on the outside of the classroom door. This is extremely helpful when parents walk-in to pick up their student. Leaving the Building A sign-out register is located in the Office for teachers who need to leave the building between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.. Any teacher needing to leave the building must sign out, indicating the time of leaving and sign in upon returning back to the building. Teacher Absence Teachers should request a substitute by contacting Mr. Tarrence as soon as one is needed. All absences (half day and full day) require notification for whatever reason. You must complete a Personnel Activity Form for any absence from the building; don’t forget to sign before submitting. Substitute Information If an emergency or illness occurs during the night, call Clyde Tarrence 671-4182 by 6:30 a.m. of the day you are going to be absent. You may leave a message on his phone. All other absences must have prior approval. It is your responsibility to complete and submit the Personnel Activity Form upon your return to the building. Teacher Substitute Folders are to be fully completed and kept up-to-date with current lesson plans. Letter of Welcome Location of Staff Handbook Seating Charts Your activities for the day Your daily schedule (with room number(s)) Copies of your class rosters Emergency Directions If you have any questions, please see Mr. Tarrence. 32 Computer Labs Computer labs must have direct teacher supervision. 1. Teachers must be responsibly involved in making sure that students are engaged in appropriate use of the school’s computers. 2. Teachers will be responsible for filling out a lab use check sheet for each lab use. 3. Teachers will be responsible for completing and filing reports about any equipment dysfunction. Computer lab use with a substitute teacher is not permitted at any time. Teachers need to find other activities to do for classes when a substitute teacher is hired. Keys for Classrooms and Outside Doors Keys are issued to teachers for their specific classrooms and areas as needed. All keys are to be turned in at the end of the school year. Problems surrounding building security should be taken to Mr. Meuli. The building is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.. Keys are NOT to be given to students AT ANY TIME. Any keys that are lost or stolen need to be reported IMMEDIATELY to Mr. Meuli. CCHS Task Force Workday The Fremont FE-1 Board of Education has agreed to allow eight days during the school year for the high school staff to work together as a staff. This time will be spent on Progressive Educational Initiatives such as those recommended by the Secondary Task Force and several other committees that have student needs for the 21st Century as their focus. Staff members are expected to attend every Task Force Workday session; please schedule all appointments away from the Task Force Workday periods. CCHS is closed until 9:10 a.m. when Commons opens. First Block begins at 9:35 a.m.; see the bell schedule on the back cover of this handbook for complete bell schedule information. The Task Force Workday dates for the 2009-2010 school year are: September 16 November 11 October 14 December 9 February 3 March 3 April 14 May 12 Admission to School Events Teachers are encouraged to attend school, class and club events. Each teacher can gain admittance to athletic activities by showing their school IDs; except fundraising and state sanctioned activities. Lunch Service CCHS provides a hot lunch program for the faculty during the scheduled lunch time. Staff is encouraged to deposit money in an account in your name. Poster Policy Posters in the classrooms are encouraged to enhance student learning. Unfortunately, there is a fire danger and regulations that control usage. Please note and adhere to the following restrictions. Fire Regulation Poster Policy Band, Choir, 600 and 700 classrooms Sprinkler system is in place in theses areas 40 percent of the wall space may be used Rest of Building 20 percent of the wall space may be used Restrictions for Entire Building (including hallways) Posters must be hung a minimum of 2 feet from the ceiling and be a minimum of 3 feet from any doorway 33 All items to posted or displayed in the school, outside of the classrooms, must be approved prior to displaying. Those items not approved are removed. Approved posters are stamped in the bottom left or right hand corner. Approval: Must be approved by an Administrator prior to displaying. A “Tiger poster approval” stamp in the bottom right or lefthand corner indicates approval. Location: a. Posting of posters or signs is only allowed on designated bulletin boards. b. Posting of posters or signs is not allowed on classroom doors, hallway walls or windows. Removal: a. All posters and signs must be removed one day after event. b. Organizations/Clubs are responsible for removal of posters. Quality: a. Posters or signs must positively reflect the school or organization. b. Posters may not include any direct or indirect obscenities or offensive language or gestures Any students who vandalize posters or signs will receive appropriate consequences as outlined on the Discipline Policy. Common Liabilities In our profession, as in many others, we must constantly be on guard so that we do not incur a liability based on some action we have or have not taken. We certainly will not include all of them, but a few that are worthy of note are listed below. A. Leaving Class Unattended The law states very specifically that we are responsible for the safety of students while they are under our supervision. If we take steps to insure a student’s safety and well-being, we are not generally liable; however, if you are out of your classroom and an accident occurs injuring a student physically, or psychologically, you are personally liable. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLASSROOM UNATTENDED. B. Family Privacy Act All students have their rights to privacy protected under the family privacy act. Anything that is written into a student’s permanent record falls under that Act. Be careful, as an instructor that you do not discuss a student’s academic or social activity in the community. This could also be interpreted as an invasion of privacy. Please be advised that under the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act, parents or guardians of a minor child who is a student have the following rights: 1. To inspect the education records of their child. 2. To request amendments or deletions to the education records of their child. 3. To have a hearing challenging the content of the education records of their child. 4. To insert a statement or explanation into the education records of their child as to the reasons why they disagree with any information in said record. Personal information about students may not be released by a school or the school district without written parental consent if the student is under the age of 18. If the student is 18 or older, only the student may give written consent. C. In the vast majority of school liability litigation, the key work is negligence. Please be sure you scrutinize the aspects of your job carefully and identify those areas where a liability may occur to insure that you scrutinize the aspects of your job carefully and identify those areas where a liability may occur to insure that you are not involved in such litigation. As other liabilities are identified they will be pointed out to you to be added to this section. 34 General Provisions of the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act Disclosure of Information about Students School and school systems are forbidden to release education records or other personally identifiable information concerning students without the written consent of their parents. There are numerous exceptions, however, where disclosure can be made without the parent’s consent. These exceptions are as follows: A. To other school officials, including teachers, within the school or agency, determined by such school or agency to have a legitimate educational interest. B. To officials of other schools or school systems in which the student seeks to enroll, with the condition that the student’s parents be notified of the transfer of such records, receive a copy of the records if desired, and have an opportunity for hearing to challenge the content of the records. Such notification should be given at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired transfer date, to allow time for a challenge hearing if desired. C. To authorized representatives of the Comptroller General of the United States, Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, administrative head of an educational agency, or State educational authorities. D. In connection with a student’s application for or receipt of financial aid. E. To state and local officials or authorities to whom such information is specifically required to be reported or disclosed pursuant to State statute adopted prior to November 19, 1974. F. To organizations doing studies for educational agencies or institutions to develop, validate, or administer predictive tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction, if such studies are handled so as not to identify students or their parents by persons other than representatives of such organizations, and that such information will be destroyed when no longer needed. G. To accrediting organizations to carry out accreditations. H. To parents of a dependent student. I. To appropriate persons, in connection with an emergency if knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons. The factors to be examined regarding a “health or safety” disclosure include the following: 1. Seriousness of threat to the health or safety of the student or others. 2. The need for the information in question to meet the emergency. 3. Whether the parties to whom the information is disclosed are in a position to deal with the emergency. 4. The extent of which time is of the essence in dealing with the emergency. J. Unless one of the exceptions applies, schools may only release personally identifiable information about a student when the parents have given their written consent. K. If such information is demanded pursuant to a Court Order or a lawfully issued Subpoena, it may be released to the proper authorities on condition that the parents and students in questions are notified of all such orders or subpoenas in advance of compliance therewith by the school officials. L. “Directory Information” concerning students can be released with out the written consent of parents. “Directory Information” is defined as the following: a student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. If directory information is to be released, however, public notice must be given of the categories of information to be released, and a reasonable time after the notice must be allowed for parents to inform the school or School District that any or all of the information should not be released without the parents’ prior consent. 35 A record reflecting access to a student’s education records must be maintained in the education records of each student. Before anyone other than a District employee inspects a child’s education records, have that person sign a certification form. Parents of students (or students themselves if eighteen years of age or older) must be informed of their rights under the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act. This should be done by means of a form letter sent to the parents or guardians of all students. Copying and Duplicating The copy machines in the office and counseling center are not for general use. There are three copy machines in the library and the upstairs teachers’ workroom to be used for 1 to 30 copies. Copy runs of 30 or more should be completed on the Risograph machine; one at each location. Staff members and some select students will be allowed to use the copy machines. You may load paper and take care of minor jams. Please do not leave any machine in a non-working condition without notifying Jody McKean in the Library. Pay attention to notices taped to the copy machine. The library’s copy room aide each block will photocopy, using work orders you should give to Jody. Check with her to see the availability of time and manpower to do the copying; plan on a 24-hour turn around time for materials to be copied. Please use discretion in copying materials. There is a coin-operated copier in the library for student use. Copyright and You The Board of School District Fremont RE-1 has adopted a copyright policy. This policy is a brief, philosophical statement and represents a commitment that all associated with the District will adhere to copyright laws. The following information is given for your guidance in complying with Board policy and federal law. Copyright owners do not have an exclusive monopoly to their works. The limits on copyright owners are expressed by the concept of “Fair Use.” “Fair Use” is an attempt to fairly balance the rights and needs of the author/creator of copyrighted materials against the rights and needs of the users of that material. “Fair Use” has been codified into Section 107 of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. Four factors should be considered in determining if a specific use would be considered a fair use. Those are: 1. “the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit education purposes.” How will the material be used? By whom? 2. “the nature of the copyrighted work.” What is the format of the material? Each format has its own peculiar allowances before permission from the copyright holder should be sought. 3. “the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole.” How much and how important that section is needs to be considered? 4. “the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.” Loss of sales by the copyright holder is critical. If a written contract governing the library’s or educator’s use of the copyrighted material exists, that agreement takes precedence over the above guidelines, such as MECC agreements on computer software. Since these guidelines are part of the Congressional Record, they will provide support in case of a lawsuit for misuse. Cautions we need to be aware of include: 1. The not-for-profit purpose is not the only determining factor. 2. The factor concerning impact on the market of the copyrighted material is the single most important “Fair Use” factor. In order to adhere to copyright laws, it is essential that employees abide by the following guidelines for the various categories of copyrighted materials. Print/Graphics 1. The reproduction of copyrighted, consumable materials such as workbooks, activity sheets, etc., is specifically prohibited by the copyright law. Not even one page of a purchased ditto master may be copied when the ditto ink is depleted. 36 2. Only one copy of consumable materials may be made for a transparency for classroom instructional use. 3. Copying from printed publications of a chapter from a book, a short story, a short essay, short poem, a chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon or picture, or an article from a periodical or newspaper is limited by the “Fair Use” guidelines. 4. Each copy must include a notice of copyright. 5. Copyrighted, syndicated comic strips or cartoon characters may not be reproduced or altered. This includes enlargements on the opaque projector. Music 1. Music recordings may not be reproduced from one medium to another, such as from album to cassette. 2. Music for use as background music of a slide presentation or video tape is permitted only if the presentation is required for instructional purposes, and not for entertainment. 3. Emergency copying to replace purchased material which is not immediately available, provided purchased replacement copies are substituted in due time. Computer Software 1. Fremont RE-1 equipment must not be used for making illegal copies of software. 2. The use of illegally copied software in schools or offices is prohibited. 3. Software licensing agreements of copyright holders must be observed. 4. Multiple loading (booting) of software is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained or appears on the disc or in a teacher’s guide. Multi-Media Material Guidelines The availability of multi-media materials for use in the classroom increases the need to establish guidelines for their use. Research indicates that appropriate use of various multi-media materials promotes student involvement, enhances attention to learning, and extends the classroom experience and student understanding. The use of multi-media is not for rewards or entertainment and is not to be used without being a part of the lesson plan. It is not necessary to see the entire film; excerpt needed parts. Refer to the Copyright information in this staff handbook. With the increasing availability of a variety of audio-visual media materials for use in classrooms, it is important for educators to be aware of methods that will maximize the effectiveness of these materials. Research shows that media has the capacity to involve students in their own learning, to capture students’ attention, to extend their minds, to bring the outside world into the classroom, to evoke response, and to broaden and enhance the overall school experiences. The following steps should be followed in the use of AV materials. These steps should increase the effectiveness in the use of multi-media in the classroom: Best Teaching Practice: • Preview all multi-media or teaching guides before use. • Formally prepare students to receive the information to be presented. This should be done through a substantive overview of the content, pointing out important things that students know. This could include advance assignments, outlines and technical vocabulary. • Note taking during viewing exercises is more of a distraction than it is helpful, unless it is applicable. • Giving quizzes or tests increases the motivation to listen attentively. • Allow students time and opportunity to discuss the presentation. This can be done by posing questions prior to or after the showing. Consider stopping the media at strategic places for discussion or emphasis. • Always provide reinforcement to the presentation through follow-up activities and feedback to questions or other responses from students. Evaluation of Effective and Appropriate Use of Media Materials Overuse or abuse of certain kinds of multi-media materials is not an effective means of utilizing the resource. Educators will carefully plan their use of media, keeping in mind the suggestions above. 37 The building principal will be responsible for observing and monitoring the use of these materials by staff members. If a concern over the use of these materials arises, the principal will bring it to the attention of the staff member as soon as possible. Following is a list of movies that have been used in the past. Any rating above PG13 needs the permission of the principal before showing. Please update this list with any you are using in your curriculum and return it to Mr. Tarrence. American Studies • Jeremiah Johnson • Far and Away • Dances with Wolves • Animal Crackers • Snow White English • Godzilla vs. Megalon • Tom and Huck • First Knight • Space Jam • Squanto a Warrior’s Tale • With Honors • East of Eden • Mouse Hunt • Hercules • To Kill a Mockingbird • Clash of the Titans • The Mythology of Star Wars • Scanning Television version 2 (DVD) • Broadway Danny Rose • In the Heat of the Night • 12 Angry Men • Macbeth • Hamlet • Casablanca • The Merchants of Cool • Leonard Maltin’s Animation Favorites from the Film Board of Canada • On the Waterfront Geography • Medicine Man (excerpt) • Gorillas in the Mist (entire) • Color of Friendship (entire) • Gandhi (excerpt) History • Amistad • Joan of Arc • Gandhi • Schindlers List (home edited version) JROTC • A Clean Start • Speaking of Comedy • Different Drums, Same Rhythm • The Heimlich Maneuver • Everything You Should Know • Freedoms • Gina’s Story • Steps to Success • The First Time Club • Captured Pride • The Computer Zone • Davey, The High School Experience • Mental Training for the Junior Shooter • Once More with Feeling • Spaceship Earth • In Real Life: Sexual Harassment in Schools • Colin Powell: The Making of a Leader Music • Aladdin Science • Pig in the City • Dante’s Peak Spanish • Robin Hood (Spanish) • Lion King (Spanish) • Contemporary PG or edited PG13 movies shown in Spanish Others • Incredible Journey • Disney Cartoons • Prancer • Fools Rush In • Selena • Mulan • Hoosiers • A Night to Remember • Biography of Dr. Seuss • Toy Story • Toy Story II 38 Textbooks 1. Textbooks should be obtained from your Department Chair prior to the first day of school for the first semester and first week of school for the second semester. 2. All textbooks will be issued from the teacher. 3. Textbook check-out sheets will be given to each teacher. Students must write their name, grade, and book number on the textbook check-out sheet. The book number in the label and the one on the check-out sheet must correspond. The number should be written plainly. Turn-in a copy of the check out sheet to Mrs. Erin Trujillo. Keep the check out sheet for documentation purposes at the end of the semester and year. 4. Keep surplus books. You will need them to distribute to new students as they enroll. 5. If a student changes a program so that a subject is dropped, instruct the student to return the book to the teacher who the student checked out the book from, the department chair, or Mrs. Trujillo. 6. Do not grant credit to a student until books have been returned. Please communicate with other teachers about related textbook/student transfer issues. If you collect extra books from students who have transferred into your classroom, please bring them to the Department Chair, so the issuing teachers can find the books. 7. On the last day of each semester the teacher will check off the text with the textbook number. The teacher will instruct the students with a missing text to pay for it at the office with Mrs. Schwindt. 8. Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior students will be encouraged to clear textbook and other fines/fees before registration of the next school year. Graduating seniors will be denied diplomas, report cards and transcripts until all books are paid for or returned. 9. Textbooks will be stored in classrooms. Please see your department chair for information of where your texts are to be stored. 10. New textbooks will be processed by the office. Textbook Adoption The textbook adoption and replacement textbooks are handled through the District’s Instruction and Assessment (DIA) office. In general, one text/student per course/content area and a complete set of teacher materials for each teacher assigned to a specific grade/course. Forms for textbook adoption are available from the Principal’s Secretary. The request for new textbooks for courses identified on the textbook rotation schedule need Board of Education (BOE) approval before a purchase order is issued. Textbooks and materials from publishers will be ordered by DIA for review by department members. Department members will review the materials, complete textbook review documentation, and submit a recommendation for the materials to be used in the course. Department recommendations must be reviewed by the BOE as an information item before May. BOE approval through an action item on the BOE agenda will occur in May. Buildings will submit PO before summer vacation and POs will be processed by DIA and warehouse within guidelines for fiscal year ordering. Buildings are to identify needs and submit requests to DIA for all replacement texts by no later than May 15th. EXCEPTION: New textbooks associated with the textbook rotation schedule (not in conjunction with the dedicated district wide adoption) and new AP courses will need to be submitted earlier to meet the requirements for BOE approval. These requests must be made by mid-April. A portion of the text budget is dedicated to: replacement of textbooks that have been damaged/lost/stolen, adjustments to account for increases in class/course enrollment, BOE approved changes to high school course textbooks for existing classes in accordance with district textbook rotation schedule, need for additional teacher materials due to an increase in the number of sections offered during a semester, and “Textbooks” for music programs ( i.e., sheet music for secondary instrumental and vocal music programs). Needs that arise during the school year due to unexpected student population fluctuations will be addressed within the feasibility parameters of the adopted budget. Shifts in budget priorities at the district and/or building level may need to occur. In most cases, the DIA will work with used textbook providers to reduce the expenses for replacement textbooks. A district-wide order will be placed in the summer to insure that materials arrive before the start of school. 39 Drug-/Alcohol-Free Workplace School District File: 417 The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of alcohol or any controlled substance is prohibited in Fremont School District RE-1. This policy shall apply to all school district employees and to all other persons using or working on school property and/or in school facilities. The Superintendent shall establish a drug-and alcohol-free awareness program to inform employees about: 1. The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse; 2. The school Board’s policy of maintaining a drug-and alcohol-free workplace; 3. Available drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; 4. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug and/or alcohol abuse violations occurring in the workplace. This information shall be communicated to employees in an appropriate manner on an annual basis. All employees who specifically work under a contract or grant which is federally funded shall acknowledge in writing receipt of this policy and related information. Observance of this policy is a condition of employment. A violation shall subject the employee to appropriate disciplinary action which may include termination. Disciplinary action shall be taken in accordance with applicable school Board policies. Alternatively, the employee may be allowed to participate in an approved drug and/or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program in appropriate circumstances in accordance with Board policy. Pursuant to law, any employee who is convicted or pleads nolo contendere under any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace shall notify the Superintendent no later than five days after the conviction. The district has an obligation under federal law to notify the appropriate federal agency within 10 days after receiving notice of such conviction if there is a relationship between federal funds received by the district and the convicted employee’s work site. VIII. STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM PROCEDURES Workers for School Activities Faculty members who are interested in working at various activities should see Mr. Trahern. Workers are paid for working most events. Athletics/Activities Programs Eligibility Requirements All students are encouraged to participate in one or more school activities. Eligibility requirements are: 1. A student may participate competitively in high school athletic/activity programs only if he/she is not failing more than one subject. This includes all co-curricular activities. All participants must be enrolled and passing a minimum of 1.5 credits to maintain eligibility. 2. Any student who participates in athletics must have a physical before reporting for a sport. The physical is good for one calendar year. 3. Band, chorus, drama, and competitive speech students are to be available for public appearances because an important part of the work in these subjects is public performances (concerts, pep rallies, competition, and other special performances). Students enrolled will accept this as part of their required work for class evaluation. 4. Dance Royalty Requirements – Students wishing to run for a royalty position at any Cañon City High School dance shall have to be considered in good standing before their name is placed on the ballot. To be considered for placement on the ballot a student must meet the following criteria: no office referrals, no truancies, no more than three (3) unexcused absences for the semester, and a 2.5 or higher grade point average (GPA). No campaign signs may be posted for dance royalty. Lists of approved candidates will be posted prior to the voting. Dates for elections will be determined by the group sponsor. See Athletic/Activities Handbook for details. 40 School Dances Faculty members are expected to chaperon at one of the school dances a minimum of once throughout the year. You must attend the entire dance and help in supervising attendees. Dance sign-up sheets are available or see Mrs. Trujillo for more information. School Dance Rules 1. You must be a current CCHS student. 2. Cañon City High School I.D. is required. You must have your CCHS I.D. with you. Non-school guest must be registered with the Activities Office and must be accompanied by a card-carrying CCHS student. 3. All guests must be registered the Wednesday prior to the dance. A guest-dance pass must be completed prior to purchasing dance tickets. The guest-dance pass must be approved before all non-school guests are allowed to attend any dance. No middle school students or anyone 21 years or older allowed. 4. If you leave the premises, you will not be re-admitted to the dance. 5. Follow any directions you receive from administrators or chaperones. 6. Appropriate attire is required at all times. No disrobing allowed. 7. No moshing or any other kind of behavior that poses a danger to yourself or others. 8. No sexually explicit dancing allowed. 9. Leave the decorations alone. Anyone vandalizing or taking decorations will be asked to leave. Co-Curricular Travel Certain procedures must be followed when traveling with a group of students. Please refer to the CCHS Athletics/ Activities Handbook. Questions should be directed to Mr. Trahern. Fundraising All fundraising activities must be approved through Mr. Trahern. Activity Sponsors American Design & Drafting ........................................................................................... Mike Geesaman Art Club ......................................................................................................... Lora Eslick/Charme Krauth Band ................................................................................................................................ Stephanie Nolan Chess Club ....................................................................................................................................... TBA Chorus................................................................................................................................ Todd Allbrecht D.A.R.E. Role Models ............................................................................................................... Neal Tyler Environmental Club .................................................................................... Carrie Trimble/Linda Bennett FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)............................................................................Lori Coppa FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) ................................................Deb Crockett International Culture Club ............................................................................................... Vanette Benesch Key Club ........................................................................................................................................... TBA Girls State/Boys State ..................................................................................................... Mary Christensen National Honor Society .................................................................................................. Mary Christensen Skills USA ............................................................................................................................... Matt Micci Speech & Debate Team .....................................................................................................Pauline Carochi Student Council ................................................................................................... Pauline Carochi/Ed Bray Student Government Seniors ........................................................................................................................................ TBA Juniors ........................................................................................................................................ TBA Sophomores ................................................................................................................................ TBA Freshman ............................................................................................................................................ Thespians ............................................................................................................................... Andy Fisher Tiger Athletic Club ........................................................................................ Bob Trahern/Tom O’Rourke 41 Class Sponsor General Rules Class sponsors should instruct students of proper procedures of purchasing items and of confirming dates and groups. 1. Sponsors should sign and screen all announcements to be read on the public address system. 2. Sponsors should type and sign all purchase orders. 3. Sponsors should attend all class sponsored activities. 4. No decision concerning class projects and activities should be made without the sponsors’ approval. 5. Sponsors are to place all activities on the master calendar. 6. Sponsors should encourage regularly scheduled meetings of their officers. 7. Sponsors are to establish a budget yearly for planning purposes. 8. Sponsors, may, with the permission of the class, set aside money from class funds for a class gift at graduation time. 9. The class sponsors’ signatures should be affixed on the petition of any student running for class office. 10. Class sponsors should oversee any election held by the class. 11. Class sponsors should receive firm commitments and/or confirmation on scheduled events and from groups performing for a class function. This should not be received by students. 12. The principal and class sponsors should develop a contract which firmly regulates amount to be paid to bands/disc jockeys, length of breaks, amount of breaks, length of service, time of payment, and times for set-up and tear-down. 13. All senior class sponsors should actively work on plans, practices, and duty assignments for graduation. 14. Senior class sponsors should attend all meetings with representatives and distributors for announcements, caps and gowns, etc., for advice and recommendations. 15. Sophomore class sponsors should attend all meetings with representatives and distributors of class rings, for advice and recommendations. 16. Class sponsors are responsible for money received from any class project. Cañon City High School Staff Administration Clyde Tarrence ............................................................................................................................ Principal Jerry Schott .................................................................................................................. Assistant Principal Bret Meuli .................................................................................................................... Assistant Principal Bob Trahern .............................................................................................. … Activities/Athletics Director Joe Pollart ....................................................................................................................... Dean of Students Faculty Todd Albrecht ....................................................................................................................... Vocal Music Cheryl Allbrandt............................................................................................................... Literacy/Bionics Danny Baracz ........................................................................................................................ Mathematics Greg Baxter ................................................................................................................................... Science Vanette Benesch ............................................................................................................. World Languages Jamie Boring .............................................................. Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Brandt Bradbury ......................................................................................................... Vocational Welding Ed Bray .................................................................................................................. Language Arts/Annual Pat Callahan .................................................................................................................. Special Education Pauline Carochi .................................................................................................................. Language Arts Steven Carter ....................................................................................................................... Social Studies Chris Coppa ................................................................................................................... American Studies Lori Coppa ................................................................................................ Business and Career Education Mike Coulter ....................................................................................................................... Social Studies Barb Cuppy ........................................................................................................................... Mathematics Deb Crockett ..................................................................................................... Family Consumer Studies Lisa DeBuano............................................................................................ Business and Career Education Dorothy Dunham................................................................................................................ Language Arts Emily Eggleston ............................................................................................................. World Languages Kristi Elliott ............................................................... Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) 42 Jim Ensley ............................................................................................................................. Mathematics Marcy Epperson .................................................................................................................. Social Studies Lora Eslick ........................................................................................................................................... Art Andy Fisher............................................................................................................. Language Arts/Drama Matt Geesaman ................................................................................................................... Social Studies Mike Geesaman............................................................................................................ Drafting & Design Mark Heinen ......................................................................................................................... Mathematics Jake Hogan.............................................................................................................. Vocational Machining Eric House ................................................................................................ Business and Career Education Dana Kalipolites ............................................................................................................ Special Education Dave Laughlin ............................................................................................................................... Science Linda Lepley ......................................................................... World Languages/Consumer Family Studies Carolyn Martinez................................................................................................................ Language Arts Kevin Marushack .................................................................................................................. Mathematics Heather McLaughlin...................................................................................................... Special Education Matt Micci ............................................................................................................... Vocational Carpentry Scott Miller ........................................................................................................................... Mathematics Christina Mohr ...................................................................................................................... Mathematics Kathy Murphy ............................................................................................................... Special Education Chris Newton ...................................................................................................................... Social Studies Stephanie Nolan .......................................................................................................... Instrumental Music Tom O’Rourke ........................................................... Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Mike Ortega ................................................................................................................... Career Education Cindi Perrin ........................................................................................................................ Language Arts Mary Riem ......................................................................................................................... Language Arts Bill Saint ............................................................................................................................. Social Studies Sharon Schott ................................................................................................................ Special Education Duff Seaney .................................................................................................................................. Science Gayle Smith .................................................................................................................. Special Education Scott Smith.......................................................................................................................... Social Studies Carrie Trimble ............................................................................................................................... Science Talmage Trujillo............................................................................................................................ Science Brian VanIwarden ......................................................................................................................... Science Jennifer VanIwarden .......................................................................................................... Language Arts Paul Vertrees ................................................................................................................................. JROTC Scott Witkowsky ................................................................................................................... Mathematics Para Professionals Sue Chadwick ................................................................................................................ Para-Professional Juanita Cruz ................................................................................................................... Para-Professional Polly Dixon .................................................................................................................... Para-Professional Anita Hood..................................................................................................................... Para-Professional Cindy Kline .................................................................................................................... Para-Professional Kristin Knifong .............................................................................................................. Para-Professional Susie Miller .................................................................................................................... Para-Professional Brenda Rojas .................................................................................................................. Para-Professional Tina Sanders .................................................................................................................. Para-Professional Clerical Staff Jeanne Cowan ............................................................................................................................. Registrar Chalyn Frederick ....................................................................................................... Principal’s Secretary Wendy Marquiss ............................................................................................................ Attendance Clerk Sandra Seifert ......................................................................................................................... Receptionist Debbie Schwindt .......................................................................................... Activities/Athletics Secretary Erin Trujillo .......................................................................................................................... School Clerk 43 Custodial Staff Pamela Broxson ................................................................................................................Head Custodian Jason Nagel ....................................................................................................................... Lead Custodian Gene Albertson ..........................................................................................................................Custodian Eloy Arellano .............................................................................................................................Custodian Charlie Chapman ........................................................................................................................Custodian Patty Chastain ............................................................................................................................Custodian Kevin Harthun ............................................................................................................................Custodian Alan Hook ..................................................................................................................................Custodian Food Service Janell Grooms ................................................................................................................ Kitchen Manager Janet Wahlborg ............................................................................................... Assistant Kitchen Manager Ronda Gilliom .................................................................................................................. Kitchen Worker Darlene Limberis .............................................................................................................. Kitchen Worker Special Areas Linda Bennett ........................................................................................................... School District Nurse Bill Betts ................................................................................................... Counselor and Peer Counselors Mike Coulter .................................................................................................................... Credit Recovery Mary Christensen ..................................................................................... Director of Guidance/Counselor John Duston .............................................................................................................. PCC Auto Instructor Kristi Elliott ............................................................................................................................ Teen SERT Chalyn Frederick ...................................................................................................................... Graduation Dave Garcia .................................................................................................................... Campus Security Janice Gentile ................................................................................................. ISS – In-School Suspension Kirsten Javernick ........................................................................................................ School Psychologist Ginger Jones .......................................................................................................................... Health Tech Jody McKean ................................................................................................................................. Library Susie Miller ............................................................................................................................ Health Tech Chuck Nish ....................................................................... SRO – School Resource Officer/Police Liaison Michelle Ownbey ............................................................................................................ Campus Security Tim Ritter.................................................................................................................................. Counselor Erin Trujillo .......................................................................................................................... Parent Portal Sgt. Paul Vertrees .......................................................................................................................... JROTC Arlene Watson............................................................................................................ Music Accompanist Renee Wigner ................................................................................................................................. Library TBA ......................................................................................................................PCC Medical Instructor TBA .......................................................................................................................................... Study Hall 44 2009-2010 Tiger Calendar of Events Times and Dates subject to change August 31 Freshman Day (Half day) February 3 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 8 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 10 CCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:00 p.m. 15-16 Presidents’ Day - No School Districtwide TBA Eighth Grade Student and Parent Night at CCHS, Tiger Dome, 6:30 p.m. September 1 First Day of School (all grades) 4 School ID and Portrait Day 7 Labor Day, No School Districtwide 14 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 16 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 22 Sophomore Class Ring Meeting 24 Senior Class Graduation Meeting 28 CCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:00 p.m. 29 School Portrait Retake Day March 3 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 8 CCHS School Improvement Committee Library, 6:30 p.m. 8-11 CSAP Testing for Sophomore and Freshman students begins 7:45 a.m.; ALL students attend classes starting at 12:05 p.m. 19 FULL day of School, End of Third Quarter 22-26 Spring Break 29 Start of Fourth Quarter October 1-2 Graduation and Class Ring Orders Due 2 Homecoming Football Game 3 Homecoming Dance 12 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 14 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 19 College Night, Tiger Dome, 6:00 p.m. 29 End of First Quarter 30 No School Districtwide April 7-10 Spring Musical, Lou DelPizzo Center 12 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 14 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 21 Colorado State ACT Testing TBA Prom TBA Alive to Strive Week November 2 Start of Second Quarter 9 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 11 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 23-27 Thanksgiving Break May 6-7 Blossom Band Competition 10 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 12 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 26 Academic and Activities/Athletics Assembly, Lou DelPizzo Center, 9:30 a.m. 26 Baccalaureate, 7:00 p.m. 27 Senior Honors Night, 6:30 p.m. 29 Commencement, 10:00 a.m. 31 Memorial Day, No School Districtwide December 7 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 9 Task Force Workday Bell Schedule 14-15 Fine Art of Christmas, 7:00 p.m. 18 FULL day of School 21-31 Winter Break January 1 Winter Break 4 School Resumes from Winter Break 11 CCHS School Improvement Committee, Library, 6:30 p.m. 15 FULL day of School, End of Second Quarter, Early Graduate Check-out 18 No School Districtwide 19 Start of Third Quarter June 3 Last Day of School (1/2 day only – release at 10:55 a.m.) 3 End of Fourth Quarter 45 CAÑON CITY HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES CCHS TIGER BELL SCHEDULE TASK FORCE WORKDAY REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE BELL SCHEDULE First Block.........................7:45 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Commons Only Open ........................... 9:10 a.m. Second Block ..................9:25 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. First Block ........................ 9:35 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Lunch ............................ 10:55 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Second Block .................. 10:45 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Third Block .................... 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. Lunch.............................. 11:50 a.m. – 12:25 a.m. Fourth Block .................... 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Third Block...................... 12:30 a.m. – 1:35 p.m. Fourth Block ...................... 1:40 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. TIGER PEP ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE HALF DAY A.M. BELL SCHEDULE First Block.........................7:45 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Second Block ..................9:15 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. First Block ........................ 7:45 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. Third Block ................... 10:40 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Second Block .................... 8:40 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Third Block..................... 9:25 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Lunch ........................... 12:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Fourth Block ................. 10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Fourth Block .................. 12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Pep Assembly ................... 2:10 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. HALF DAY P.M. BELL SCHEDULE First Block ................... 12:15 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. A.M. ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE Second Block ................. 12:55 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. First Block.........................7:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Second Block ..................9:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Activity ......................... 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Lunch ........................... 11:45 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Third Block .................... 12:30 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Fourth Block .................... 1:40 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Third Block...................... 1:30 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Fourth Block .................... 2:10 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 2-HOUR DELAYED START BELL SCHEDULE First Block ...................... 9:45 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. P.M. ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE Second Block ................ 10:55 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Lunch............................ 11:55 a.m. – 12:35 a.m. First Block.........................7:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Second Block ..................9:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Third Block ................... 10:10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Lunch ........................... 11:15 a.m. – 11:55 p.m. Fourth Block .................. 12:00 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. Activity ............................ 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Third Block..................... 12:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. Fourth Block .................... 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 2
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