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All students are responsible for the information and regulations included in this handbook and are subject to all rules and regulations set by Guymon Board of Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education, and Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. All personnel hired by the Guymon Board of Education are authorized to enforce these rules and regulations. It is our mission Guymon High School students will become adapting, lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.

SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION/ SUPPORT STAFF

Lowell Doss, Principal

Randy Williams, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director

Mary Jane Fast, Activity Funds

Vickie McKinnon, Counselor

Mrs. Wright, Counselor

Colleen Michael, Registrar

Lexy Gift, Secretary

Sonia Avalos, Secretary

Rita Knopp, Librarian

Lou Watkins, Nurse

TEACHERS

Herman Alvarez ,Teri Mora

Jaclyn Arnold, Steve Munson

Summer Behne, Kurt Myers

Laurie Brooks, Kay Brune,

Jerry Cooper, Kristy Patterson

Deandra Fankhouser, Michael Patterson

Vickie Jo Fehlberg, Linda Quesenbury

Raymond Rice,Valerie Furnish,

Jeanette Roberts, Tera Gabel

Shonna Gammon

Justin Gift, Justin Smith

David Heath, Ben Test

Dori Test

LaRie Hillman

Michaela Mallory, Cynthia Trent

Shawn Mason, Monte Wallace

Jerry Miller, Ty Ware

Kathy Wescott

Roger Wilgus

Shon Zollinger

PHONE: (580) 338-4350

Fax: (580) 338-0994 or (580) 338-3812

19th & James Street, P. O. Box 1307

An A.I.D.S. Prevention Education Program is offered to students in the Guymon School System pursuant to H.B. 1476 of the 1987 Legislative Session.

Curriculum materials developed by the State Department of Education shall be used. Any other materials used in the A.I.D.S. Prevention Program shall be approved for accuracy the State Department of Health.

At least one month prior to teaching A.I.D.S. prevention, a forum will be held for the parents or guardians. The school counselor will present the curriculum and materials that will be used. The meeting will be held during evening hours.

No student shall be required to participate in A.I.D.S. Prevention Education if parent or guardian objects in writing. A student permission letter will be sent home to notify parents/guardians of time and date of the forum.

Regular class attendance is essential for the student to achieve to the best of his/her ability. Only necessary and legitimate reasons for being out of school are considered excused. These reasons could be illness of the student, serious illness of family member, funeral of close friend or relative, or some other pressing emergency.

When a student is absent from school, the principal’s office must be notified before the student will be allowed to return to class. All calls must be in the principal’s office on the day of the student’s absence.

More than 5 days absence in a 9 week period will result in a failing grade unless a principal decides that there are circumstances, such as hospitalization, car accident, or some other extreme situations, which would justify the waiving of this regulation. Students must save their five days for illness. This regulation excludes school-sponsored activities. Teachers will count 3 tar dies each 9 weeks period as one absence.

Section OK 70 10-16 states, “It shall be the duty of any parent, guardian, or other person having charge of any child of compulsory attendance age to notify the child’S. teacher concerning the cause of any absence of such child. After investigation of the facts relating to the absence of any child or children from the school, the attendance office shall, if justified by the circumstances, promptly give written notice…that the attendance of such child is required in some public, private, or other school. If within five days thereafter, such parent, guardian or custodian does not comply, then such attendance officer will make complaint against the parent, guardian, or custodian of such student in a court having competent jurisdiction for such violation

Pre-arranged absences will be excused if the student complies with the pre-arranged policy. The forms available in the office are to be completed by the student, teachers, and parents no later than the day prior to the absence.

Any student appearing on the unexcused list will NOT be admitted to any class without the proper authorization (admit) from the attendance office. Admits may be picked up between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. at the office.

The maximum number of absences for activities, sponsored by the school, which removes the student from the classroom shall be ten (10) for one school year. After the tenth excused school-sponsored activity, students will not be allowed to leave unless the following steps are met:

1. A faculty committee reviews a request of a sponsor/coach for additional days.

2. The faculty committee recommends to the principal approval of additional days and any conditions that may be set.

3. The principal accepts the recommendation and/or conditions and notifies the superintendent. HOWEVER, absences for the following reasons will not be charged against the ten-day limit: (a) participation in school-sponsored state/national level contests in which the student has earned the right to compete, (b) activities held on campus and sanctioned by the principal, (c) field trips in conjunction with a unit being taught in an academic class, (d) non-competitive activities within the district, i.e. musical.

BELL SCHEDULE

First Bell: 8: 20

8:25 - 9:20 1st Hour

9:25 - 10:15 2nd Hour

10:20 - 11:10 3rd Hour

11:15 - 11:35 1st Lunch

11:40 - 12:30 4th Hour

11:15 - 12:05 4th Hour

12:05 - 12:30 2nd Lunch

12:35 - 1:25 5th Hour

1:30 - 2:20 6th Hour

2:25 - 3:15 7th Hour

Discipline. The teacher or administrator shall have the same right as a parent or guardian to control and discipline a child while the child is in attendance in school or in school vehicles to or from the school or while attending or participating in any school function authorized by the school district.

Suspension is used as a form of discipline utilized when the infraction by the student is considered serious or is a repeated infraction of school rules. Maximum time of suspension, according to Oklahoma School Law, is the current school semester and the succeeding semester. All suspensions for more than 5 days will be provided with an Education Plan.

Any student found guilty of the following acts while in attendance at school or in transit by school transportation or under school supervision to or from school or at any social function or when present at any facility under the contract or the school district may face possible suspension.

f. Use, sale, or possession of narcotics, alcohol beverages, dangerous and controlled substance, or simulated drugs.

m. Use of fireworks or other explosives in or near the building or at school activities

The above list is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to be. It is impossible to list every infraction that may occur; however, any misconduct on the part of a student may result in suspension.

· Fighting will result in AUTOMATIC charges of disorderly conduct and / or assault being filed by the school district with the Guymon Police Department.

Display of affection is not acceptable behavior while at school or school-sponsored activities.

No student shall possess, use, or distribute any illegal substance to include drugs and/or alcohol?on school premises, at school functions, on school trips or activities, or while in use of school transportation. No student shall come to school or any school function under the influence of any illegal substance. Violation will result in the following:

The student, upon the first offense may be suspended from school for the remainder of the current semester. During that period the student must enter a counseling or treatment program. The student will not be permitted to return to school until the school receives confirmation from the administrator of the program that the student has entered. If the school official in charge cannot contact parent or legal guardian, he will take whatever action he deems necessary in the interest and welfare of the student body, e.g., calling the physician listed by the parents or the emergency ward of the local hospital. In all such cases the law enforcement officials will be advised (federal, state, and local.)

Beepers, pagers, cellular phones, CD players, headphones, and laser pointers are not allowed in school as they are distraction in classes and have been associated with negative behavior. These devices will be confiscated and turned over only to parents who choose to retrieve them.

Activities included in the athletic eligibility rules are Band, Chorus, Cheerleaders, Academic Team, Speech/Debate Team, Student Council, all Athletic Teams and any other school-sanctioned group or event.

A. A student must have earned five credits counted for graduation that he/she was enrolled in during the last semester he/she attended fifteen or more days.

B. If a student does not meet the minimum scholastic standard, he/she will not be eligible to participate during the six weeks of the next semester they attend. Credit may be made up in summer school.

C. A student who does not meet the above minimum scholastic standard may regain his/her eligibility by achieving passing grades in all subjects he/she is enrolled in at the end of the six-week period.

A. Scholastic eligibility for students will be checked at the end of the third week of the semester and each week thereafter.

B. A student must be passing in all subjects he/she is enrolled in during the semester. If a student is not passing all subjects enrolled in at the end of a week, he/she will be placed on probation for the next one-week period. If a student is still failing one or more classes at the end of the probationary one-week period, he/she will be ineligible to participate during the next one-week period.

All participating students in any activity or athletic event must be present at least 5 of the 7 periods that day in order to participate. Staying home or skipping a class on the activity day will prohibit the student from participation. (Doctor’s appointments with documentation are the exception.)

At the sounding of the fire bells, students proceed to the fire exit as directed by the chart in the classroom. Be quiet and orderly.

Students are prohibited by the state law from tampering with the fire alarm or fire extinguishers. Any student apprehended for doing so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of Oklahoma State Law.

Individuals making a bomb threat either written, by use of telephone, or verbally will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of Oklahoma State Law.

Flowers, balloons, or gifts will not be accepted from any individual or florist for delivery to student attending Guymon High School. They cannot be left in the office for students to come pick up. Food deliveries are not to be made to the school at any time. (Exceptions are made for special meetings with approval of the administration.)

Guymon Schools instituted a gifted/talented policy in the spring of 1995. Copies of policy will be available from the counselor.

Starting the 2001 school year, students will not be classified at a class level higher than the lowest level of English enrollment. All grade classification is determined by the number of credits earned at the beginning of the school year.

Class of 2002: 4 English credits, ½ credit each of Geography and Oklahoma History, 1 credit each of American History and World History, 3 Science credits of which 1 must be a Life Science and 1 must be a Physical Science, 3 Math Credits, and 2 Art credits. A total of 24 credits is needed to graduate; 16 of these credits must be solid. Office aides, organized athletics and work program receive no credit. College-bound students need 2 additional credits from additional Computer Science, Foreign Language, Government, or additional Math and Science.

Class of 2003: A total of 25 credits is needed to graduate. All classes will count as a solid credit except office aide, work program, and organized athletics, which receive no credit.

3 Mathematics: 1 Algebra 1 or Algebra I taught in a contextual methodology , and

2 which may include, but are not limited to, the following courses: Algebra II, Geometry or Geometry taught in a contextual methodology, Trigonometry, Math Analysis or Precalculus, Statistics and/or Probability, Computer Science, or other mathematics courses with content and/or rigor equal to above Algebra I.

2 in the areas of life, physical, or earth science or technology which may include, but are not limited to the following courses: Chemistry I, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physical Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Astronomy, Applied Physics, Principles of Technology, qualified agricultural education courses (including, but not limited to, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and Animal Science), or other science courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology I.

3 Social Studies: 1 United States History, ½ to 1 U.S. Government, ½ Oklahoma History, and ½ to 1 which may include, but are not limited to the following courses: World History, Geography, Economics, Anthropology, or other social studies courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Oklahoma History.

A. Discrimination Complaint. A written complaint alleging any policy procedure, or practice which discriminates on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap.

B. Student Grievant. A student of the Guymon Public School who submits a complaint alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap.

C. Employee Grievant. An employee of the Guymon Public School who submits a complaint alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap, or veteran.

D. Title IX and 504 Coordinator. The person designated to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other state and federal laws addressing equal educational opportunity. The Title IX/504 Coordinator is responsible for processing complaints and serves as moderator and recorder during hearings.

E. Respondent. The person alleged to be responsible for the violation alleged in a complaint. The term may be used to designate persons with responsibility for a particular action or those persons with supervisory responsibility for procedures and policies in those areas covered in complaint.

F. Day. Day means a working day. The calculation of days in complaint processing shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Prior to the filing of a written complaint, the student or employee is encouraged to visit with his/her teacher, building principal or supervisor, and a reasonable effort should be made to resolve the problem or complaint.

G. Grievant submits written complaints to Title IX/504 Coordinator stating name, nature, and date of alleged violation; names of persons responsible; and requested action. Complaint must be submitted within 30 days of alleged violation/complaint.

H. Title IX/504 Coordinator notifies respondent within 10 days and asks respondent to: (1) confirm or deny facts; (2) indicate acceptance or rejection of student’s or employee’s requested action; or (3) outline alternatives.

J. Title IX/504 Coordinator refers the written complaint and respondent’s answer to the building principal or supervisor within 10 days after receiving respondent’s answer.

K. Principal and/or Supervisor, Grievant, Respondent, and Title IX/504 Coordinator. Hearing is conducted.

L. Principal or Supervisor issues within 10 days after the hearing a written decision to the student or employee, respondent, and Title IX/504 Coordinator.

M. Grievant or Respondent. If the Grievant or respondent is not satisfied with the decision, he/she must notify the Title IX/504 Coordinator within 10 days and request a hearing with Board of Education.

N. Title IX/504 Coordinator schedules within 10 days of request, a hearing with the grievant, respondent, and superintendent.

O. Superintendent, Grievant, Respondent and Title IX/504 Coordinator. Hearing is conducted.

Q. Grievant or Respondent. If the grievant or respondent is not satisfied with the decision, he/she must notify the Title IX/504 Coordinator within 10 days and request a hearing with the Board of Education.

R. Title IX/504 Coordinator notifies the Board of Education within 10 days after receiving request. Title IX/504 Coordinator schedules hearing with the Board. Hearing is to be conducted within 30 days from the date of notification to the Board of Education.

S. Board of Education or hearing panel established by the Board, Grievant, or Respondent, and Title IX/504 Coordinator. Hearing is conducted.

T. Board of Education issues a final written decision within 10 days after the hearing regarding the validity of the grievance and any action to be taken.

a. Extensions of Time. Any time limits set by these procedures may be extended by mutual consent of parties involved. The total number of days from date that complaint is filed until complaint is resolved shall be not more than 180 days.

b. Access to Regulations. The Guymon Public Schools shall provide copies of all regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, qualified handicap, or veteran upon request.

c. Confidentiality of Records. Complaint records will remain confidential unless permission is given by the parties involved to release such information. No record shall be entered in the personnel file. Complaint records shall be maintained on file for three years after complaint resolution.

In-School Suspension (ISS). A detention in which students are removed from the regular school program for a designated period of time. The in-school suspension program will be highly structured class situation with emphasis being placed on intensive student work. Students who are in in-school suspension will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activities including contests and practices. School work completed during in-school suspension will be graded at full value.

Student lockers are the property of the school and are assigned to the student for the purpose of storage of school supplies and personal property, coats, jackets, etc. Students are to use only the locker assigned to them.

Under no circumstances should students leave valuables or money in lockers. The school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Students shall not have any reasonable expectations of privacy toward school administrators or teachers in the contents of school locker, desk, cabinet, or other school property in order to properly supervise the welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks, cabinets, and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time and no reason shall be necessary for such search. SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT LOCKER CHECK AT ANY TIME.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794: “No otherwise qualified handicapped individual…shall, sorely by the reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in , be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 45 U.S.C. 200D through 200D-4: “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of race, color or national origin be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681-1682: “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

Any complaints of discrimination should be brought to the Assistant Superintendent. Any appeal from decisions of Assistant Superintendent will be directed to the Superintendent. In the event this sequence fails to resolve the issue, an appeal may be made to the Board of Education.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has required that all public and private schools inspect all buildings for the presence of asbestos and further to develop a management plan which identifies and defines procedures for managing and scheduling re- inspections of all asbestos present in the school. Using the certified inspection reports, which includes a laboratory analysis records, Thompson Asbestos Consultants of Liberal, Kansas, has developed a Certified Asbestos Management Plan. A copy of the plan is available for your inspection in our administrative office and each school building during regular office hours. All inquiries regarding the plan should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent. We have begun implementing the asbestos management plan. We are intent on not only comply with, but exceeding federal, state, and local regulations in this area. We plan to take whatever steps are necessary to insure the children and our employees have a healthy, safe environment in which to learn and work.

It is the policy of the Guymon Board of Education that school staff may not administer medications to children at school, except for those students with chronic illness, such as: asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, behavior problems, or bee sting allergies. These students may need medication to participate in their educational program.

The principal or the principal’s designee may administer medications to students with chronic illness under the following conditions:

Prescription medication must be in a prescription container that correctly states the name of the student, the name of the medication, the name of the prescriber and the directions for taking the medication.

The medication must be delivered to the principal’s office in person by the parent or guardian of the student. Medications are to be kept in the office—not in the classroom, unless specifically ordered by the physician for the health and safety of the student.

The medication must be accompanied by dated, written authorization form signed by the parent and the physician requesting that the child be allowed to take the medication at a specified time. (Permission slips are available at the school.) New forms must be signed and a new prescription bottle presented at the beginning of each year and whenever a medication, dose or time is changed.

The school administrator will designate in writing specific individuals in the school who are authorized to administer medications. Those individuals who give medications will receive an annual inservice by the school nurse demonstrating the correct procedure for giving medications.

All medications shall be stored in a secured area in the school office. A student may carry medication on their person only if specifically ordered by the physician for the health and safety of the student.

Confidentiality shall be maintained concerning students who receive medications.

Over-the-counter or PRN (whenever needed) medications shall not be given in any schools in the Guymon Public School District.

Topical medications for first aid may be used under the direction of the school nurse or athletic director.

No over-the-counter medications or prescription medications for non-chronic illness may be brought to school by students.

Parents or legal guardians may administer over-the-counter medications or prescription medications for non-chronic illnesses to their child at school.

NO food or drinks are permitted in the classrooms or in the carpeted pit area by students.

Any student group desiring to charter an approved school club or organization must follow certain rules and procedures laid down by the school. Only those clubs which grow out of an approved school activity and which elevate the educational purpose will be recognized and approved. Clubs and organizations of Guymon High School must be sponsored by a member of the school faculty, and must submit their constitution and by-laws to the principal for approval.

Organization at GHS include: Student Council, Cheerleaders, Future Homemakers of America, Art Club, French Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Newspaper, Ph. D., Band, Academic Team, Debate, Speech, FFA, and Choir.

There will be NO scheduled activities of any GHS organization on Sunday or after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

It’s the policy of the Guymon Public School, District I008, that all students in grades 1 through 12 will have the opportunity to advance under a proficiency-based promotion option in either grade level, subject, or course by meeting the following requirements:

A. Opportunity for proficiency assessment will be provided at least twice each school year.

B. Students must progress through a curriculum in a sequential manner. Elementary, junior high, or high school students may demonstrate proficiency and advance to the next level in a curriculum area.

C. Following application, initial testing utilizing an appropriate criterion referenced examination adopted by District I008 will be administered to each applying student.

D. Students successfully achieving the 90th percent on the criterion referenced examination will be scheduled for an assessment involving performance and/or demonstration criteria conducted by members of the professional staff.

E. Students successfully completing the performance component will be awarded credit upon the official school transcript for completion of the course, subject or grade. No grading marks will be associated with the successful completion of the course, subject or grade. No reference or notation will be made on the official transcript of an unsuccessful attempt for advancement.

F. A placement conference will be conducted with the parents or guardian of a participating student in order to determine the next appropriate academic or placement steps to be taken. If the parent or guardian requests promotion/acceleration contrary to the recommendation of school personnel, the parent or guardian shall sign a written statement to that effect. This statement shall be included in the permanent record of the student.

G. Students, parents, guardians or teachers may request retesting of students at the next test date. Conferences to discuss the merits or timing of retesting are to be conducted prior to retesting or reassessing performance.

H. Assessment for grades 9 through 12 will measure 22 subjects. Each test will have approximately 75 items per test with appropriate performance assessment models and scoring rubrics. The subjects are:

Social Studies: Oklahoma History, U.S. History, World History, Government, World Geography, Civics

The Guymon School District has developed policies and procedures designed to meet the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These policies may be found under Section 500.015 Student Records. Copies of district policies are available for review in the office of the superintendent. The Guymon District will provide to parents and eligible students an annual notice of their rights under this policy. These rights are as follows:

1. Parents and students eighteen years of age or older shall have access to the student’s cumulative records. If appropriate, the non-custodial parent as well as the custodial parent shall have access to student records.

2. In the event a parent or student eighteen years of age or older deems the contents of the student’s cumulative records to be inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate, the parent or student shall be given the opportunity to challenge the record at a formal hearing to consider the correction or deletion of any inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate information.

3. In the event of the parent or student eighteen (18) years of age or older does not concur with the decision of the hearing official concerning a challenge, an appeal can be made to the Board of Education.

4. The release of student records and personally identifiable information shall only be by written consent of the student over eighteen (18) years of age, parents, or legal custodian or legal guardian.

5. The district shall take appropriate steps to notify parents and students of their rights under this act.

6. Directory Information. The Guymon School District proposes to designate the following personally identifiable information contained in a student’s education record as “directory information”. It will disclose that information without prior written consent, unless the parent notifies the school, in writing and within two weeks of enrollment, of the items they refuse to permit the district to use as directory information. Directory information will consist of the following: The student’s name, the name of the student’s parents, the student’s class designation, the student’s extra-curriculum participation, the student’s achievement awards or honors, the student’s height and weight if a member of an athletic team, and school or school district the student attended before he/she enrolled in the Guymon School District.

7. Any person may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, if the Guymon School District violates the FRERPA.

The district will arrange to provide translations of this notice to non-English speaking parents in their native language.

Guymon High School will provide supervised detention from 8:00-12:00. Students will be required to arrive promptly and will be required to remain on task for the entire time.

Course changes must be made the week before school begins and no later than five days after school begins each semester unless otherwise approved by the administration. Changes are handled through the counselor’s office. Requests must be initiated by the parents, and approved by the affected teachers and administrator.

We have made arrangements to provide each child in our school system with the opportunity to enroll in a medical insurance program for 2001-2002. This student insurance program is provided as a convenience to the students. No person connected with the school receives any compensation for this program. We are not in the insurance business.

Guymon Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers free and reduced-price lunches based on a student’s financial need. Information can be obtained from the front office. No one will be allowed to charge more than ten (10) meals at any time.

These rules are made by the Student Council and the administration for the protection of school facilities and other students. The Student Council sponsors and co-sponsors dances for the enjoyment of the GHS student body.

1. All presently enrolled students at GHS are eligible to attend unless they have been suspended from school or other disciplinary actions prohibit them from attending.

2. All out-of-school guest must be signed up in the office during the week of the dance.

c. No guest who is enrolled in a junior high or grade school will be permitted to attend.

d. A GHS student who brings a guest will be responsible for the guest’s behavior

4. After gaining admittance to the dance, if a student must leave the designated area, a sponsor must accompany the student.

School sponsored trips will be made during the year for numerous activities in which students of Guymon High School participate. These trips may necessitate absences from academic classes. Parents and students are requested to study the following regulations concerning school-sponsored trips:

1. All students must go and return in school-approved transportation with the presence of an adult required. Exceptions will be dealt with individually.

2. Students making a school-sponsored trip shall be under the supervision of a sponsor and shall conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. The school shall have jurisdiction over all students in the vicinity of a school-sponsored group or activity.

3. Students violating any of the aforementioned regulations automatically forfeit the privilege of making trips for the remainder of the school year. The school may administer additional punishment when and if it becomes necessary.

All visitors to the school must first clear through the principal’s office. No visitors or pets are allowed in the classroom.

Seniors wishing to visit a Junior College, Vocational School, College or University will be allowed two days during the school year. However, the following guidelines must be followed.

2. Information sheet about institution to be visited and signed by Director of Admissions and turned in to the office.

3. Students that fail to follow this procedure will have an unexcused absence for the day.

The policy of this school district forbids discrimination against, or harassment of any student on the basis of sex. The Board of Education will not tolerate sexual harassment by any of its employees or students. This policy applies to all students and employees including non-employee volunteers whose work is subject to the control of school personnel. A separate policy applying to sexual harassment of employees has been developed.

A. For the purpose of this policy, sexual harassment includes verbal or physical sexual advances, including subtle pressure for sexual activity; touching, pinching, patting, or brushing against; comments regarding physical or personality characteristics of a sexual nature; and sexually-oriented “kidding,” teasing, double meanings and jokes.

B. Demeaning comments about a girl’s ability to excel in a class historically considered a “boy’s” subject, privately talking to a student about sexual matters, hugging, or touching a student inappropriately may constitute sexual harassment.

C. Writing graffiti which names a student or otherwise identifies a student is potentially slanderous and constitutes sexual harassment. Graffiti of any kind will not be tolerated on school property. The superintendent is directed to cause any graffiti or unauthorized writings to be removed immediately.

1. It is sexual harassment for an administrator, supervisor, support employee, or teacher to use his or her authority to solicit sexual favors or attention from students.

2. Administrators, supervisors, support personnel, or teachers who either engage in sexual harassment of students or tolerate such conducted by other employees shall be subject to sanctions, as described below.

3. The school district is not concerned with the “off-duty conduct of school personnel unless the conduct has or will have a negative impact on the educational process of the school. Any romantic or sexual affiliation between school personnel and students, including students who have reached the age of majority (18), during school hours will have a negative impact on the educational process and shall constitute a violation of school policy. Such violations may result in suspension of the student and suspension or termination for the employee. Any sexual affiliation between the teachers and students under the age of 18 may constitute a crime under state or federal law.

4. Any student who feels he or she is being sexually harassed is to report the incident to a faculty member, counselor, or administrator. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated.

A. It is the express policy of the Board of Education to encourage student victims of sexual harassment to come forward with such claims. This may be done through the Grievance process.

1. Students who feel that administrators, supervisors, support personnel, teachers, or other students are subjecting them to sexual harassment are encouraged to report these conditions to the appropriate administrator or teacher. If the student’s immediate administrator or teacher is the alleged offending person, the report will be made to the next higher level of administration or supervision or to any responsible adult person.

2. Confidentiality will be maintained and no reprisals or retaliation will be allowed to occur as a result of the good faith reporting of charges of sexual harassment.

B. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the totality of the circumstances, the nature of the conduct, and the context in which the alleged conduct occurred will be investigated. The superintendent has the responsibility of investigating and resolving complaints of sexual harassment.

C. Any employee found to have engaged in sexual harassment of other students shall be subject to sanctions, including, but not limited to warning, suspension, or termination, subject to applicable procedural and due process requirement.

National Honor Society. To be eligible for membership in the Guymon High School National Honor Society, a student must meet the following qualifications: (1) a member must have and maintain a 3.5 weighted average in all class work. This includes music and athletics; (2) a member should be a participating in a least two school clubs and organizations; (3) a member must exhibit the personal qualities of citizenship, service, leadership, and character; (4) a member must not, at school or away from school, do anything that will reflect unfavorably on the Honor Society or the school; (5) a member must complete a designated number of hours of community service (to be decided at the first meeting of the school year). Students will be notified of their eligibility to apply for membership. Selection will be made by a faculty committee.

Oklahoma Honor Society. Students who are in the top 10% of their class scholastically will be chosen for this honor.

Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Students who make straight “A’s” during three nine-weeks’ periods will receive a Superintendent’s Honor Roll certificate.

Principal’s Honor Roll. Students who make A’s and B’s during three nine-weeks periods will receive a Principal’s Honor Roll certificate.

Perfect Attendance. Students who do not miss any days in the school year will receive a certificate. Cumulative records are kept and certificates will be given for those with perfect attendance of more than one year also. Absences are not recorded for school sanctioned activities.

Correct clothing has a definite effect on the student’s attitude toward studying, behavior, and concentration. Extreme fashions and hairstyles make children self-conscious and interfere with their ability to work.

All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly in clothing suitable for school and school activities. Clothing shall not display lettering, pictures, or numerical figures which carry the connotation of immorality, vulgarity, obscenity, drug/alcohol usage, and or gang activities. Any display of nudity or manner of dress or grooming which is offensive will be corrected immediately. Skin tight clothing and mesh tops, strapless tops, tank tops, and muscle shirts are prohibited as are midriffs or short shirts which reveal the torso. Skirts should be below mid-thigh. Students are allowed to wear shorts which are loose fitting, hemmed, and below mid-thigh. (Does NOT include “cut offs”

Hats, caps, and any type of headgear or sunglasses may not be worn in the building. Bandannas and headbands are prohibited. Shoes must be worn. Inappropriate dress could result in a call to your parents/guardians requesting additional clothing be brought to school. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing. (This would result in an unexcused absence.) Administrators will be the final judge of what is appropriate dress for school.

All students must register with the school all vehicles (including motorcycles) that may be used during the school year. To receive a parking permit, the student must provide proof of insurance, proof of drivers license, and must display the parking permit on the mirror of the vehicle. The first parking permit will be given to a student free of charge. Any additional permits will be $3.00.

All Juniors and Seniors will park in the South parking lot. All Sophomores and Freshman will park in the North parking lot. (TEACHERS WILL PARK ON THE EAST END OF NORTH LOT) No student parking in the west parking lot.

Students will enter school promptly upon arrival and exit immediately after school via appropriate exits.

No sitting in the parked cars during any time of the school day. This includes the lunch period.

No vehicle shall be moved from the parking lot during or between classes without the permission of the administration.

Speed limits, driving rules, and parking rules are to be obeyed at all times. The speed limit is 5 mph in the parking lot and on all school grounds.

Any student found to be in violation of school parking lot rules, speed limit rules, or driving in a reckless manner, will have his or her driving and school parking privileges suspended for 20 school days for the first offense and for the remainder of the semester for the second offense.

Summer School sessions are conducted according to demand for classes. The primary purpose of Summer School is for students to make-up credits for courses that they failed during the year or to improve their grades in courses that they passed. Some original credit and enrichment courses are also offered. The charge for Summer School is $100 per semester.

Out of School Suspension. A suspension whereby a student is excluded from attending school, activities or on school grounds for a designated period of time. Students who receive 5 days or less of OSS will receive no credit for any work during the period of time of their absence. Students may request assignments, but will not receive credit for their work during the time of their suspension. Students suspended out-of-school for more than ten (10) days shall have the right to appeal the decision of the administration directly to the district board of education.

Written notice of a request for an appeal hearing with the board of education shall be received by the district superintendent within three (3) day of receipt of the suspension notice. (O.S.S. 70-488)

The office telephone is a business phone and should be used by students ONLY in cases of emergencies. Parents shuld not call school except in cases of real emergencies. Students are NOT to use the pay telephone during class time. The only calls you should have to make during this time are of the emergency type, and that procedure is explained above. If a student is ill, he/she is to report to the office to call his/her parent/gardian. The office staff will then talk with the parent/guardian to receive permission for the student to leave.

The use or possession of tobacco in any form is not permitted in the school building, on school grounds, on school buses, or at school activities. Students found to be in possession of or using any tobacco product will be placed in ISD. The first offense will result in 3 days of ISD. The second offense will result in 5 days of ISD. The third offense may result in suspension from school. Each time the student is in violation of this policy, an eight-week tobacco education program will be required.

A student is considered truant when he leaves school without the permission of the principal. Any student leaving home to attend school but failing to arrive at school is guilty of truancy. Students leaving class and not returning are truant. Student failing to go to class are truant. The parent of any student found guilty to truancy will be contacted and asked to come to the school for a conference with the student and the principal. Truancy is a suspension offense.

Students with a 4.0 pt. or above average will be co-valedictorians. The student with the next highest grade point will be selected as salutatorian. Selection will be based on the GPA of seventh semester transcripts. For the year 2003, students with 4.1 grade point averages will be co-valedictorian with no salutatorian. The 4 students with the highest GPA will be allowed to speak at graduation. Seniors for the year 2004 must have 4.2 GPA, and the seniors for 2005 must have 4.3 GPA.

It is the policy of this school district to comply fully with the Weapons Free School Act.

1. Any student in this district who uses or possesses a firearm at school, at any school-sponsored event, or in or upon school property including school transportation will be removed from school grounds not less than one full calendar year. Such firearms or weapons will be confiscated and released to proper authorities.

2. Oklahoma Statues, Title 21, Section 1280.1 prohibits any person, except a peace officer or other person authorized by the Board of Education of the district, to have in such person’s possession on any public or private school property or while in any school bus or vehicle used by any school for transportation of students or teachers a weapon as defined below:

“Any pistol, revolver, dagger, Bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, sword care, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any offensive weapon.”

The procedure for withdrawal or transferring is as follows: (1) authorized of withdrawal must be made by telephone or in person by parent or guardian, (2) the withdrawal notice should be given to the guidance office at least two days before the student is to leave, (3) obtain appropriate forms from the attendance office, (4) have the forms filled out by teachers; return all school books and property; make sure all fees are paid, (5) take completed forms to the office of the principal for final clearance.