Guymon Central Jr. High School
STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Our Purpose is to ensure that Guymon Central Junior High School will assist the student and provide a variety of educational experiences which will prepare each student to meet with a successful future. The development of the student is the center of our thinking and all of our endeavors; the student’s welfare is our central purpose for “Building a Foundation for Success”. Guymon Public Schools provides opportunities for students of all levels, Some of these are: Gifted and talented, Special Education, English as a Second Language, Proficiency Based Promotion, Concurrent Enrollment, etc. For more information contact your building principal.
WELCOME
The policies and information contained in this student handbook are an effort on the behalf of the administration, faculty, parents, and junior high students with guidelines relating to school life. This information has been carefully prepared and presented in order to clarify rules as they apply to junior high students so that it will be of great value in helping you as a student to adjust to our school and become an intricate part of it.
The ultimate purpose of education is to help you, as a student, to become an effective citizen in a democracy. The development and acceptance of responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship will help you participate successfully in the world of tomorrow. We hope that you will participate in our varied activities and thus find those things within our school which will prepare you to live a better life and finally take your place in this complex society. Remember, your success in school will be directly proportional to your efforts. Treat yourself and others with respect; Treat your property and the property of others with respect.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Eligibility, Athletics, and Extracurricular
Prescribed/Non-Prescribed Inhalers
Policy on Discipline and Control
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
Prohibition of Gangs & Gang-Related Behavior
Profanity-Obscenity-Pornography
Discipline for Violation of School Rules---Consequences
WE BELIEVE IN SCHOOL SPIRIT
School spirit may be divided into three categories:
1. COURTESY - Toward teachers, fellow students, and
officials
2. PRIDE - In everything our school endeavors to
accomplish and has accomplished.
3. SPORTSMANSHIP - The ability to win and lose
gracefully.
Caring is crucial to the development of young adolescents into healthy adults. Young adolescents need to see themselves as valued members of a group that offers mutual support and trusting relationships. They need to be able to succeed at something, and to be praised and rewarded for that success. They need to become socially competent individuals who have the skills to cope successfully with the complexities of everyday life. They need to believe that they have a promising future, and they need the competence to take advantage of real opportunities in a society in which they have a stake.
A recommended approach is to create teams of teachers and students who work together to achieve academic and personal goals for students. Teachers share responsibility for the same students and can solve problems together, often before they reach the crisis stage; teachers report that classroom discipline problems are dramatically reduced through teaming. This community of learning nurtures bonds between teacher and student that are the building blocks of the education of the young adolescent.
Teaming provides an environment conducive to learning by reducing the stress of anonymity and isolation on students. Common planning by teachers of different subjects enables students to sense consistent expectations for them
to strive to meet clearly understood standards of achievement. Teaming creates the kind of learning environment that encourages students to grapple with ideas that may span several disciplines, and to create solutions that reflect understanding, not memorization.
Students will be divide into smaller communities of learning by:
... Creating smaller learning environments
... Forming teachers and students into teams
... Assigning an adult advisor to each team
The curriculum and organization of the school will transmit a core of common knowledge to all students by:
... Teaching young adolescents to think critically
... Teaching young adolescents to develop healthful
lifestyles
... Teaching young adolescents to be active citizens
... Integrating subject matter across disciplines
... Teaching students to learn as well as to test
successfully
The curriculum and organization of the school will be designed to ensure a high success rate for all students by:
... Scheduling classroom periods to maximize learning
... Expanding the structure of opportunity for learning
From now until the time your child leaves Guymon Junior High School ...
We'll have student progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, weekly grade checks, and student planners - whatever is necessary to keep you informed about how your child is doing in school.
If you have any questions and concerns, or if you need to discuss something in detail, feel free to call the school offices at 338-4360.
All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the Parent Orientation at the beginning of the school year. This is a time to meet your child’s teachers and learn what will be expected of your child during the year.
Course changes must be made the week before school begins and not later than three days after school starts unless otherwise approved by the administration. Changes for the spring semester must be made during the last two weeks of the fall term and no later than three days after the semester begins. Changes are handled through the counselor’s office. Request must be initiated by the parents/guardians in writing. Final approval for schedule changes will rest with the principal and his/her designee.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held during the first and third nine weeks and grade reports will be given to parents at that time. A student must be present 20 days to receive a report card or have grades recorded.
A - 90-100
B - 80-89
C - 70-79
D - 65-69
F - 64 & below
I - Incomplete
NC - No Credit
SCHOOL CLOSING - Should school be postponed due to inclement weather, the following procedure will be in effect. Please listen to either of our local radio stations, KGYN 1210 AM or KKBS 92.7 FM, for information concerning closing of school. We will have that information on the air prior to 7:00 A.M. Our telephone system cannot handle a large number of calls in a short period of time, please rely on the information provided by the radio stations whenever possible.
The final decision as to whether or not a student should attend school during periods of bad weather rests with the parent or guardian. If school is in session and the parent or guardian feels that weather conditions are too dangerous for his or her student to attend school, please call the school and notify the appropriate principal. If dangerous weather conditions develop during the school day, the parent or guardian has the right to come to school and take his or her student home.
Once school is in session, every effort will be made to complete the school day. To dismiss school in the middle of the day during periods of bad weather could be very dangerous, especially to our younger students, many of whom live in homes where both parents work and where there would be no adult supervision if the students were released early. In the event that school is released early, announcements will be made over our local radio stations, and supervision will be provided at each school site until the end of the regular school day for any student requiring that service.
Students in grades one through eight must achieve a grade average of 65% or higher in at least three major courses of study to be promoted to the next higher grade. The major courses of study are math, English, science, and social studies (American History and geography). Parents/guardians will be notified of any recommendation for retention. If a student is recommended for retention in the present grade level, such student will not be promoted. The parent/guardian may appeal this decision to the Board of Education, The decision of the School Board will be final.
“Saturday School” Detention is a form of discipline designed to keep students from failing. Saturday School may be assigned for: (1) failure to bring books and materials to class, (2) failure to effectively use class time to complete in-class assignments, and (3) other academic concerns which would justify assignment to Saturday School Detention. Failure to serve assigned Saturday School Detention will result in disciplinary action.
Regular school attendance is a major factor in academic achievement. Please see that your child attends classes when school is in session and when weather conditions permit.
Attendance is very important in the attainment of a good Education. Students with more than ten (10) absences per semester will not receive credit for that semester. Failure to earn credit will result in being retained. If a child is absent, parents should call the school each day their child is absent. Please call 338-4360 as early as possible after 8:00 A.M. An assignment sheet can be provided if requested. A student must be in attendance at least two periods in the morning or two periods in the afternoon to be recorded present for one half day. Students must be present for the full day to be eligible for any after school extra curricular activity.
Students leaving during the day must be checked out through the office by their parents. Students will NOT be permitted to leave school with anyone other than their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Guymon Junior High School has three types of absences:
(1) Excused, (2) Unexcused, and (3) Pre-arranged
EXCUSED: Excused absences are reserved only for illness, death in family, doctor or dentist appointment (if statements or appointment cards from doctor or dentist are presented to attendance office), and family emergencies. Students will be allowed and encouraged to make-up missed class work (to include homework and tests). The make-up must be completed within twenty-four (24)hours for each day missed after returning to school and will be for full credit. Even though the students absence may be excused, it still counts against the 10 day rule for academic credit.
UNEXCUSED: Unexcused absences are given if no phone call to attendance office is made by parent/guardian by 10:00 A.M. on the day of absence and reflect that students have been absent without an approved reason. Truancy and skipping class/classes are included in the unexcused category. There is no legitimate reason for cutting class or skipping. Cutting class will result in discipline action.
PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES: Pre-arranged absences will be excused if the student complies with the pre-arranged absence policy. The forms are available in the office and are to be completed by the student, teachers, and parents/guardians no later than two days prior to the absence. The work assigned for the missed time must be completed before the absences occur or arrangements made with the teacher for a specific time of completion. The pre-arranged absence classification is for personal family business that cannot be taken care of outside the school day. The excused absence policy will apply here and the absence counts against the 10 day rule for academic credit.
PARENT NOTIFICATION: Parents/Guardians will be notified when their child misses five (5) days of school. Parents will be notified if their child exceeds the 10 day rule for academic credit.
TARDIES: A tardy is defined as not being in your assigned classroom according to the teacher’s classroom tardy rule when the bell rings to begin the class period. Disciplinary action for tardies will be handled according to listed consequences.
Students are required to have assignments turned in before they leave of an activity absence. The maximum number of absences for activities, sponsored by the school, which removes the student from the classroom for competition shall be ten (10) days per school year.
Students are required to make-up all work missed due to absence. Students have one school day to make-up work for each day they are absent. (A student who was absent 3 days would have 3 school days including his/her first day back at school to complete all missed assignments.) It is the student's responsibility to meet the teacher(s) to obtain make-up work. Any parent wishing to pick up work on the day a student is absent may call to school offices at 338-4360 and request an assignment form be prepared. Parents wishing to pick up work should call before 9:00 A.M. and return to pick-up the assignments at the close of the school day.
To facilitate home and school communication, a parent or guardian may request a grade check on his/her child. The request may be made by calling the counselor's office;(338-4360). The progress report may be picked up by the parent/guardian in the counselor's office three days after the request. If the progress report reveals any problems in a subject area, the parent/guardian should immediately contact the student's teacher(s) for a conference. To continue to receive the progress report on a weekly basis the parent/guardian must sign the request form and return said form to the counselor's office.
Use of school facilities must be approved by the administration. School facilities may not be used for activities between 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday or on Sundays before 1:00 P.M. or from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. No school personnel shall provide keys to any student to open school facilities without being present. There will be NO required school activities on Wednesday evenings or on Sunday.
Students must maintain passing grades in all classes and be in attendance at least 90% of the time. Activities included in the eligibility rules are band, chorus, cheerleaders, Academic Team, Student Council, FACSA, NJHS, and all athletic teams and any other school sanctioned group or event.
Eligibility Rules:
Section 1. Semester Grades:
a. A student must have passed five of seven classes 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 first
six weeks of the next semester they attend.
c. A student who does not meet the above minimum scholastic
standard may regain his/her eligibilty by achieving passing
grades in all subjects he/she is enrolled in at the end of
this six week period.
Section 2. Student Eligibility During a Semester:
a. Scholastic eligibility for students will be checked at the
end of the third week of the semester and each week there-
after.
b. A student must be passing in all subjects enrolled in at the
end of a week. If not, 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.)
We have a closed campus for students at Guymon Central Junior High School. This means students are to remain at school during school hours and their lunch period. Parents wishing to take their child out of school during regular school hours will need to report to the office and sign their child out. Students not returning to their class directly after lunch will be counted absent or tardy.
Students will leave the premises of the school after school is dismissed unless otherwise directed by a teacher or school official.
The procedure for withdrawal or transferring is as follows:
1. Authorization for 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 (2) days before a 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.
Guymon Public Schools policy for medications at school is in the back of this handbook.
Immunization of school-age children is a very important way of protecting and promoting the health of children in Oklahoma. In accordance with Oklahoma law, every school-age child must have the following:
Children entering grade 7 and * grades:
* 3 doses of DTP/DTap
* 3 doses of Polio
* 3 doses MMR
* 2 doses of Hepatitis A
* 3 doses of Hepatitis B
The completion of these vaccines from start to finish is a minimum of 6 months. All Children transferring from other school districts or other states are also required to have these immunizations. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THE NECESSARY IMMUNIZATIONS.
Students in the seventh and eight grade may carry inhalers on their person if deemed necessary by their physician.
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 Sate Department of Education shall be used. Any other materials used in the A.I.D.S. prevention program shall be approved for accuracy by 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 a parent or guardian objects. A student permission letter will be sent home to notify parents/guardians of time and date of forum and permission for their child to attend the A.I.D.S. Prevention program. In order for a student to participate, a permission letter must be on file in the school office.
STUDENT APPEARANCE
Students will be expected to keep themselves well-groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Students should remember that they represent their school to the community. All attire should be modest and appropriate for junior high school students. Any form of dress or hair style which is considered contrary to good hygiene or which is distractive or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Failure to abide by dress code rules may constitute disciplinary action.
1. Students WILL be fully clothed, clean and well-groomed.
2. Students SHALL wear footwear.
3. Students may NOT wear sleeves, bareback, or bare-midriff style clothing.
(All tops/shirts must have sleeves.
4. Students may NOT wear see-through clothing, tank tops,
muscle shirts, or underclothing as an outer garment.
5. Students may NOT wear hats, headbands, scarves or caps inside buildings.
6. Students may NOT wear watch or wallet chains or long tailed belts.
7. Students MAY wear shorts (Bermuda, walking, knit, hemmed or cuffed
jeans-not frayed) provided the following conditions are met:
A) Boxer style and tight garments will NOT be permitted.
B) Shorts, skirts, and dresses MUST reach finger tip length when
arms are fully extended down the side of the leg.
8. Clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or with
inappropriate words, designs, or comments will NOT be permitted.
9. Gang related attire is unacceptable while at school, at school
activities, or on school grounds. Students MUST wear pants at their
waistline, sagging and dragging will not be allowed or wearing of caps,
bandannas, handkerchiefs, or any other items associated with gang related
behavior.
A student found to be in violation of the dress code will be required to change the article of clothing. The violation will be documented and the parent/guardian will be notified. If changing the article of clothing to conform to the dress code requires a student to miss time from class, the absence will be recorded as unexcused and the student will be required to work with the teacher to make-up for time lost in class.
Students are expected to behave in a manner which is acceptable to everyone concerned; other students, teachers, administrators, and society in general. Students are under the authority of the principal, teachers, and support staff. In serious disciplinary cases, students may be suspended from school for up to ten days. Suspensions may be for the current and following semesters.
At the junior high school level, parents are crucial in the support given to their children and the school. It will be our aim to work with students and parents in a positive manner. It is therefore of the utmost importance for the teacher to communicate with the parents in securing their help, support, and cooperation. Parents will be contacted by the school (by mail or phone) concerning disciplinary actions administered by school officials.
1. Students are not to threaten, intimidate, or cause bodily harm to any
school employee or any student. Fighting will not be tolerated.
2. Students are not to throw dangerous or inappropriate objects.
3. Students should always have teacher permission to leave classrooms.
4. Students should not run in halls or classrooms and noise should be kept
to a minimum.
5. Students will not use, possess, or distribute tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
in the building and or school property to include bus and bus stops.
This also includes school activities at home or away.
6. Students are not to have in their possession matches,lighters, knives,
nuisance items (homemade sling shots,dart guns, etc.), or weapons.
7. Students should never leave the school grounds without office permission.
8. Students are expected to refrain from using foul language and gestures.
9. Students are not to vandalize, damage or steal school or private
property.
10. Students are to refrain from inappropriate displays of affection.
11. Students are expected to attend and be on time for all classes unless
officially excused.
12. Students are to do their own work. Cheating will not be tolerated.
13. Students are to be in compliance with the Guymon Junior High School dress
code.
The Guymon Board of Education believes that the use of the Internet and other local and/or wide area networks will further education by promoting the exchange of information and ideas and by providing many educational opportunities for staff and students. Since the Internet constitutes an unregulated collection of educational resources, it is not possible to predict or control exactly what resources users may locate. Students will be under teacher supervision, however, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing.
A copy of the CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNET AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORK ACCESS will be posted at or near each computer with Internet access. Students and parents/guardians will be required to sign an Internet Access Conduct Agreement, which gives the district’s terms and conditions for Internet access.
Students and other users will refrain from intentionally accessing and downloading any text, picture, or on-line conferencing that includes material which is considered to be obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane, or lewd; advertises any product or service to minors prohibited by law; presents a clear and present danger, or will cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations.
Individual student an patron accounts and E-mail addresses will not be provided and the user will not be permitted to use the address to send and receive mail at school, unless related to classroom projects and under the supervision of a classroom instructor, Users will be courteous and polite, Messages will be concise and not abusive in content or language, Personal information should not be revealed.
Violation of the Internet/Computer network Acceptable Use Policy will result in forfeiture of all user privileges, Violators shall also be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
The complete Internet/Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy can be found in Board Policy section of the handbook.
Behavior Problems - Prevention is the name of the game. There is a desperate need for personal communication between parents and children.
Suggestion for parents:
Have a Parent/Student conference every day!
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.
All students enrolled in the Guymon Public Schools will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the administration, teachers, and the Board of Education while in attendance at school or school-sponsored activities, or while being transported to or from school or school sponsored activities in district-owned transportation equipment. Any student who is found to be disobeying the rules or showing disrespect for any teacher and/or school property will be subject to disciplinary action. The disciplinary action to be taken will depend on the severity of the violation and the number of times the student has broken regulations.
There will be a maximum number of In-School Detention assignments and continued misbehavior will result in increasing levels of punishments.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd discipline actions would be as normal; may include: corporal punishment, In-School Detention , or Out-of-School Suspension. In-School Detention will be for a 2 day minimum, with a maximum of 10 days (per assignment).
4th Discipline Action* - Automatic 3 or more days O.S.S.
5th Discipline Action* - Automatic 5 or more days O.S.S.
6th Discipline Action* - Automatic 10 days O.S.S.
7th Discipline Action* - Automatic Suspension
* Discipline action: When punishment such as corporal punishment, In-School Detention, or Out-of-School Suspension is assigned for violation of school rules.
** Out-of-School suspensions will count against the 10 day credit rule.
FIGHTING WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC CHARGES OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND/OR ASSAULT CHARGES BEGIN FILED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH THE GUYMON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL
A student shall not by use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance, or any other conduct intentionally cause the substantial and material disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function of the school. A student who fails to comply with directions of teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, teacher aides, principals, or other authorized school personnel during any period of time when he/she is properly under the authority of school personnel shall be in violation of school rules and regulations.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ABUSE
Any student who sells, possesses, uses, or is under the influence of illicit/counterfeit drugs, narcotics, tobacco, or intoxicants of any kind while in any way connected with school during regular school hours, including buses, will be subject to any or all of the following:
1. Confiscation of substance
2. Notification of parent
3. Notification of police and/or appropriate authorities
4. AUTOMATIC suspension
5. In severe cases, expulsion
6. Rehabilitation and/or professional counseling may be
required before the readmission of the student.
A student shall not possess, handle, or transmit any object that can be considered a weapon. For the purposes of this act, the term "dangerous weapon" shall mean any weapon or knife without authorized consent of proper authority. Each incident involving a weapon or facsimile weapon will be subject to the appropriate Oklahoma statutes.
A. Students who possess or use any firearms or dangerous weapons during
school time, on school premises, on school buses, or during
school-sponsored activities will be expelled for one semester and may
be expelled for two semesters.
B. Students who possess or use any dangerous or annoying device or item
that could be used as a weapon or other used for assault during
school time, or school premises, on school buses, or during
school-sponsored activities will be subject to expulsion for one
semester and may be expelled for two semesters.
C. Any reported case of possession of a dangerous weapon will be turned
over to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation.
Our school buildings and equipment cost the taxpayers to construct, purchase, and maintain. Students who destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses or damages. If students willfully destroy school property, suspension and subsequent expulsion will be necessary. If you should happen to damage something by accident, you should report it to a teacher or the office immediately.
Gang-related incidents in our school creates an atmosphere of intimidation and harm. The mere presence of such conditions are disruptive and potentially dangerous. It is, therefore, the policy of Guymon Public Schools that gangs and gang-related behavior or incidents are prohibited.
Definitions and Descriptions of What is Prohibited:
A. Gangs---Any assembly of three or more individuals who gather
together on a continuing basis, whose purpose the district reasonably
believes is to commit antisocial behavior or to violate school
district policy.
B. Gang-Related Behavior or Incidents---Any behavior or event,
including, but not limited to the following items, which has the
effect of disrupting school activities or which fosters, enhances or
encourages gang activity in Guymon Junior High School.
1. Possession, wearing, use, distribution, or display of any sign,
symbol, badge, color, or other item that is evidence of
affiliation with, or membership in, a gang. Students will not be
permitted to wear their pants below the waistline sagging and
dragging) or wear their caps, bandannas, handkerchiefs, or any
other item associated with gang-related behavior.
2. Participation in any act, either verbal or non-verbal, to include
gestures, expressions, handshakes, etc. that may indicate an
affiliation with, or membership, a gang.
3. Participation in any act that may further the interest in gang
affiliation or gang membership.
4. Participation in any act that may be evidence of intimidation,
threats, "pay for protection," or any other behavior of potential
violence.
5. Participation in the writing, painting, or inscribing of
gang-related graffiti, to include messages, symbols, or signs on
school property.
6. To assemble or congregate as a gang or members of a gang for any
purpose.
The use of obscene language constitutes a serious offense and is in direct violation of school policy. A student that engages in such acts will receive severe discipline that could result in-school suspension, suspension, or expulsion from school. Pornography in any form is unacceptable. Students found to be in possession of pornography or pornographic materials may be subject to in-school suspension, suspension, or expulsion. Parents will be contacted on the first offense.
Good manners are an important element in succeeding in the school environment. Inappropriate public display of affection is not in keeping with the concept of good manners. The following will not be acceptable behaviors in the school setting (including school activities): intimate touching and/or kissing. Parents/guardians will be called for a conference if behavior continues after first warning.
Severe misconduct or repeated misconduct at school activities or going to and from school will obviously result in more severe consequences, Parental support for school assigned consequences is extremely important in the process of modifying student behavior. Students failing to serve any assigned consequences will receive additional consequences until the original consequence is served.
LUNCH DETENTION: A form of student discipline requiring students to spend their entire lunch period at the lunch detention table.
TEACHER ASSIGNED DETENTION: A detention assigned by a classroom teacher during a lunch period, before or after school. The detention is served in the teacher’s classroom. FAILURE TO SERVE AN ASSIGNED DETENTION WILL RESULT IN FORMAL DISCIPLINE ACTION.
IN-SCHOOL DETENTION - I.S.D.: A detention in which students are removed from the regular school program for a designated period of time. The in-school detention program will be a highly structured class situation with emphasis being placed on intensive student work. Students who refuse in-school detention or fail to adhere to the policies set forth in the student handbook will be suspended from school. When the student then returns to school, he/she will be required to complete the in-school detention penalty before returning to regular classes, School work completed during in-school detention will be graded at full value. In the In-School Detention room is located on the second floor of the carpeted gym.
SUSPENSION: Students suspended out-of-school for ten (10) days or less shall have the right to appeal the decision of the administration to the building level discipline committee, to be composed of the following: principal, assistant principal, counselor, and teachers, and may include the superintendent of schools or his/her designee. Written notice of a request for an appeal hearing with the building discipline committee shall be received by the district superintendent or building principal within three (3) days of receipt of the suspension notice.
Students suspended out-of-school for more than ten (10)days and students suspended pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2 of subsection C of State school laws Section 488.2 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) days of receipt of the suspension notice. (O.S.S. 70-488)
Students who complete assigned work during out-of-school suspension will have said work graded at a maximum of 69%. This work will be returned no later than the first returning day following completion of suspension. Assignments not returned will receive a grade of zero. Test should be made up by arrangement with individual teachers.
Students who have violated school and/or classroom rules will receive disciplinary action which is appropriate for the particular offense. Efforts will be made to communicate with parents to help prevent further misconduct by students. Each time students commit an offense against established rules they will proceed through one or more of the following steps:
LEVEL I
ANY or ALL ALTERNATE PUNISHMENTS CAN and WILL BE USED!
INFRACTIONS:
* Unexcused tardiness (3rd tardy - parents to be notified by mail or phone call) (4th tardy 0 referral to principal - AUTOMATIC ASSIGNMENT TO I.S.D.)
* Disruption of class or assembly
* Lunchroom misconduct
* Inappropriate display of affection
* Failure to bring materials to class
* Failure to do assigned class work
* Use of mischief making devices
* Dress Code
PENALTIES:
§ Warning
§ Detention
§ Advise TEAM
§ Detention
§ Advise Parents
§ Assignment to I.S.D.
§ Assignment to O.S.S.
§ Behavior Contracts
§ Corporal Punishment
§ Noon Detention
LEVEL II
ANY or ALL ALTERNATE PUNISHMENTS CAN and WILL BE USED!
INFRACTIONS:
* Skipping class, Leaving school without permission
* Truancy
* Bus Misconduct
* Use of Profanity
PENALTIES:
§ Warning
§ Detention
§ Advise TEAM
§ Detention
§ Advise Parents
§ Assignment to I.S.D.
§ Assigment to O.S.S.
§ Behavior Contracts
§ Corporal Punishment
§ Involve Law Enforcement
§ Refer to social agencies
§ Shadowing
LEVEL III
ANY or ALL ALTERNTE PUNISHMENTS CAN and WILL BE USED!
INFRACTIONS:
* Theft
* Fighting (Fightin will result in AUTOMATIC charges of disorderly conduct
an/or assault charges being filed by the school district with
the Guymon Police Department.)
* Verbal Assult
* Destruction of Property
* Possession or Distribution of Obscene Material
* Possession/Use of Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco/Gang Related Activities (AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION)
* Possession of a Weapon (AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION - ONE YEAR)
PENALTIES:
§ Warning
§ Detention
§ Advise TEAM
§ Detention
§ Advise Parents
§ Assignment to I.S.D.
§ Assigment to O.S.S.
§ Behavior Contracts
§ Corporal Punishment
§ Involve Law Enforcement
§ Refer to social agencies
§ Shadowing
Bus transportation to and from school is a privilege. The behavior of students on our school buses is a concern of everyone involved with school transportation. It is the responsibility of each bus rider to behave in an orderly and courteous manner to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers.
Students should obey the bus driver at all times and treat them with the same courtesy they show their classroom teacher. Bus rider rules are clearly posted in each bus. Students should review these rules regularly and ask the bus driver for clarification of the rules if needed.
Parents will be notified if there is misconduct by a Guymon Junior high School student on the bus. If such misconduct continues, the student's bus riding privilege may be suspended by school authorities.
BUS SAFETY RULES
1. Be on time to the bus stop.
2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
3. Never walk toward the bus when it is moving.
4. Sit in the first empty space on the bus.
5. Help the driver by being quiet on the bus.
6. Keep your head and hands inside the bus at all times.
7. After leaving the bus, walk straight home.
8. Do not talk to strangers when walking to or from the bus stop.
9. When crossing the street in front of the bus, walk at least 10 feet
in front of the bus, stop, check traffic, watch for the driver's
signal, then cross the road.
10. If you drop something while getting off the bus, wait until the bus
is gone to go back for it. The driver cannot see beside the bus.
All printed materials, signs, or posters not sponsored by Guymon Public Schools must have clearance through the principal's office.
Lockers will be assigned at the beginning of the school year. Students will be expected to use the lockers assigned to them and to keep them clean and neat at all times. Students are not to use any lockers that have not been assigned to them. Students have no reason to expect privacy rights from school officials where school lockers, desks, or other school property is concerned. Personal locks may be brought from home to secure assigned lockers or A LOCK MAY BE RENTED FROM SCHOOL FOR A $1.00 DEPOSIT. A second key or combination must be made available in the office prior to securing a school locker.
Pupils shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy toward school administrators or teachers in the contents of a school locker, desk, or other school property. School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property in order to properly supervise the welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks, and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time.
The junior high school operates on a seven period day with school beginning at 8:20 A.M. and ending at 3:23 A.M. Students should not arrive at school before 8:00 A.M. Students who find it necessary to arrive prior to 8:00 A.M. may report to the cafeteria. The cafeteria is used for the purpose of allowing students to be inside to study and as a shelter from the weather. Guymon Public Schools offers an outstanding breakfast program which is available at 7:50 A.M. Students may not enter classroom buildings until 8:00 A.M., unless under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Students are not to be in any building at anytime for any reason without supervision or written permission from a teacher or administrator. Students are to stay away from Academy School and playground areas. Students with class in the O.A. gym must use the middle door when entering or leaving. Students are not to be in Academy halls.
USE OF PHONE
Students will be allowed to use the phone in the office only to contact their parent or guardian or in case of an emergency. Student who use the phone must have permission from their teachers, the secretary, or principal. A pay telephone is available for student's use during non-class times and after school.
VISITORS
Parents are invited to visit the school as frequently as they wish. All visitors are asked to report to the office upon arrival at school. Student visitors or younger relatives will not be permitted at any time.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
All serious accidents or illnesses are reported to parents. PLEASE keep us informed during the school year of changes in phone numbers or persons to contact in case of an emergency. It is absolutely necessary to have phone numbers available to reach parents.
LOST AND FOUND
Guymon Junior High School keeps a Lost and Found box for the many items that are turned in each day. If your child loses something at school, please have him/her check the Lost and Found box. All items brought to school should have the student's name clearly written in permanent ink.
PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES
A pre-arranged absence may be authorized or unauthorized depending on the circumstances of the specific situation. All absences with the exception of activity absences count against the 10 day credit rule. To prearrange an absence a notice of 3-5 school days should be provided in writing from the student's parent(s) or guardian(s).
FLOWERS, BALLOONS, GIFTS, or FOOD DELIVERIES
Flowers, balloons, or gifts will not be accepted from any individual or florist for delivery to a student attending Guymon Junior High School. High School Homecoming Mums are not permitted. They cannot be left in the office for student to pick up. Food deliveries are not to be made to school at anytime.
SUPERINTENDENT'S HONOR ROLL
Student who maintain a 4.00 GPA during the nine week period. This average will include all subjects.
PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL
Students who maintain a 3.00 GPA during the nine week period. This average will include all subjects
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Students cannot be absent once to receive this award.
OKLAHOMA HONOR SOCIETY
Student who are in the top 10% of their class scholastically.
To be eligible for membership in the Guymon Junior High School National Honor Society, a student must complete a candidate survey and meet the following qualifications:
1. A member must have and maintain a “B” (3.3 GPA on a 4pt scale)
average in all class work.
2. A member should be participating in at 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.
SELECTION TO N.J.H.S/ IS BY A FACULTY COUNCIL