STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK

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.

Guymon High School

Guymon, Oklahoma

Revised May 30, 2006

Guymon School Calendar 2007-08

August 10……........................... New Teacher Inservice

August 13, 14..............................Teacher Inservice

August 15................................... First Day of Classes

September 3.............................. Labor Day (No School)

October 12..................................End of 1st 9 weeks

October 17…..............................Parent/Teacher Conferences

....................................................(17th dismissed at 2:00 p.m.

…………………………………… evening conference;

……………………………………. 18th morning conference) (No School)

October 18, 19............................Fall Break (No School)

October 26..................................Teacher Inservice (No School)

November 21,22,23.................... Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 21.............................. End of Semester

December 24-January 2……….. Christmas Break

January 3................................... Classes Resume

January 21.................................. Teacher Inservice (MLK) (No School)

February 18................................ Presidents Day (No School)

March 7....................................... End of 3rd 9weeks

March 14,.…............................... Parent/Teacher Conferences

.................................................. (14th dismissed at 2:00 p.m.

……………………………………. evening conferences; 15th morning ……………………………………. conferences) (No School)

March 17-21 ...............................Spring Break (No School)

April 11....................................... Tri-County Teachers Mtg. (No School)

April 18........................................No School (Snow Day #2)

April 25....................................... No School (Snow Day #3)

May 2…...................................... No School

May 9......................................... No School (Snow Day #1

May 16…………………………… No School

May 22........................................ Last Day of Classes

May 23........................................ Parent/Teacher Conf.-Report Card Day

May 23……………………………Graduation

May 27……………………………(Snow Day #4)

May 28……………………………(Snow Day #5)

It is our mission...

Guymon High School students will become adapting, lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.

AP/Honors Classes 3

AIDS Prevention 3

Attendance 3

Activity Absences 4

Bell Schedule 5

Change 5

Class Rings 5

Closed Campus 5

Concurrent Enroll. 5

Crime Stoppers 5

Deliveries to School 6

Disc.& Control Policy 6

Drug/Alcohol Policy 8

Electronic Devices 8

Eligibility 8

Emergency Procedures 9

Gifted/Talented Policy 9

Grade Classification 9

Grading Scale 9

Graduation 10

Grievance 10

Honor Roll 12

Immunization Law 12

In-School Detention 12

Lockers 12

Mandates 13

Medication Policy 13

Misc. Regulations 14

Organization/Clubs 15

Proficiency 15

Rights/Privacy Act 16

Saturday School 17

Schedule Changes 17

School Insurance 17

School Lunch Program 17

School Dances 17

School Trips 18

School Visitors 18

Semester Exams 18

Sr. College Visitation 18

Sexual Harassment 18

Student Awards 20

Student Grooming 20

Student Pick-up 20

Student Search 20

Student Vehicles 21

Summer School 21

Suspension 21

Tardy Policy 21

Telephones 21

Tobacco 22

Trespassing 22

Threats 22

Truancy 22

Valedictorians 22

Weapons Free Policy 22

Withdrawal/Transfer 23

Internet Policy 24

Parent Release 25

Sport Schedules 26

ADVANCED PLACEMENT/HONORS CLASSES

These classes will be on a five point grading scale. An end of instruction test will be given for college credit in AP classes. The following classes are offered:

AP Studio Art Honors English I, II

AP Spanish Honors Advanced Debate

AP Language & Composition Honors Algebra II

AP Literature & Composition Honors Combined Geometry

AP Calculus Honors Math Analysis

AP Biology Honors Botany

Honors Chemistry I, II Honors Biology

AP Chemistry Honors Human Anatomy

Honors Physical Science Honors Physics

Honors Zoology Honors U.S. History

AP Government Honors World History

Honors Band Honors Speech

Honors Show Choir

A.I.D.S. PREVENTION EDUCATION

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 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 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.

ATTENDANCE

A. 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. Absence from

school will be excused for (1) illness, (2) emergency family matter,

(3) death in the family, (4) dental and medical appointment, when

appointment at other time is not possible, (5) court appearance, (6) an absence that requires an extended amount of time, such as

travel out of the city or religious observance, when an arrangement has been made in advance by completing the prearranged absence form, and (7) absence for any reason not stated above if

accompanied by a note from a parent or guardian.

B. All excused absences must be verified by the parent/guardian with a telephone call or a note. For prearranged absences, teachers of

classes from which the student will be absent must be contacted for appropriate assignments within a reasonable time prior to the

absence and the teachers’ signatures obtained on the prearranged

absence form that is obtained form the office. All absences that can

reasonably be foreseen are to be approved by the use of the

prearranged absence form.

C. Absences from school for any reason other than the above

mentioned will not be excused by the school unless it is cleared in

advance by the school. If there is any doubt about the absence

being excused, call the school office.

D. Students who become ill at school must check out at the office.

Students leaving school for any other reason must be cleared in

advance by a telephone call or note from the parents and check out

at the office.

E. Excessive absences, excused or unexcused, and forfeiture of credit:

1. Warning: A student who, for any reason, is absent five times

from a semester course is referred to the office. A letter will be

mailed to the parents advising them of the policy on absenteeism

and that continued absence may result in denial of credits.

2. Forfeiture of credit: A student who , for any reason, is absent

ten (10) times from a semester course will forfeit credit for the

course unless there are chronic health conditions of special

considerations involved, which must be verified by the

administration. A physician’s statement will determine the validity

of each absence for illness over the maximum allowed. If the

building principal determines that there are definitely ten (10)

absences, excused or unexcused, as shown by the school

record, and that upon review none were due to extenuating

circumstances, that credit should be taken away.

ACTIVITIES ABSENCES

Students must obtain their assignment from each teacher on the activity absence from before they leave for the school activity.

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

8:10 First Bell

8:15 - 9:05 1st Hour

9:09 - 9:59 2nd Hour

10:03 - 10:53 3rd Hour

10:57 - 11:22 1st Lunch 11:26 – 12:16 4th Hour

11:22 – 11:47 2nd Lunch 10:57 – 12:16 4th Split

11:51 – 12:16 3rd Lunch 10:57 – 11:47 4th Hour

12:20 - 1:10 5th Hour

1:14 - 2:04 6th Hour & *TMC 2:04 - 2:31

2:35 - 3:25 7th Hour

*TMC-Tutorials/Meetings/Channel 1

CHANGE

Change will not be given at the office.

CLASS RINGS

The opportunity to purchase class rings from an outside vendor will be given to students during their junior year.

CLOSED CAMPUS

In 1999, the Board of Education adopted a closed campus policy for Guymon High School. As students arrive on campus they will be required to remain on campus until dismissed at the end of the school day. Students are not allowed in the parking lot during the school day. Any student leaving campus during the school day must have parent/guardian permission and the permission of the principal. A student may leave for lunch only when his parent comes to school to pick him up. Any student in violation of this rule will be considered truant. Truancy will result in Saturday School or ISD and driving privileges may be suspended.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

High School seniors and juniors may enroll in college or university credit courses while attending high school, if conditions are met. Information may be obtained in the office of the high school principal or counselor. Students must have an ACT test score to be eligible.

CRIME STOPPERS

Guymon Schools has a crime stoppers fund to pay rewards for students to give information that will lead to solving or preventing illegal behavior. To report a crime call (580) 651-4650 or report to a principal. All reports will remain confidential and students will be paid after receiving password.

DELIVERIES OF FOOD, FLOWERS, BALLOONS, OR GIFTS

Food, flowers, balloons, or gifts will not be accepted from any individual or florist for delivery to students attending Guymon High School. They cannot be left in the office for students to pick up. Food deliveries are not to be made to the school at any time. Exceptions may be made for special meetings by the principal.

DISCIPLINE AND CONTROL POLICY

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 students suspended 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 of the school district may face possible suspension:

DRUG / ALCOHOL POLICY

No student shall possess, use, or distribute any illegal substance-to include drugs, and 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:

A. Confiscation of substance

B. Notification of police and/or other appropriate authorities

C. Notification of parent

D. Automatic suspension

The student, upon the first offense will be suspended from school for the remainder of the current semester, but not less than six weeks. 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 room of the local hospital. In all such cases the law enforcement officials will be advised (federal, state, and local.)

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students are not allowed to have beepers, pagers, cellular phones, CD players, Ipods, headphones, laser pointers, or other disruptive devices at school. These devices will be confiscated and turned over only to parents who choose to retrieve them. D-hall will be assigned on first offense.

ELIGIBILITY

Activities included in the athletic eligibility rules are Band, Choir, Cheerleaders, Academic Team, Speech/Debate Team, Student Council, all Athletic Teams, Skills USA, BPA, DECA, FFA, FCCLA, Alma Folklorica, Dance, and any other school-sanctioned group or event.

Section I. Semester Grades

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 of five credits, he/she will not be eligible to participate during the first 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.

Section II. 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 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. During probation week a student may not miss any school time for a school activity including competition.

All participating students in any activity or athletic event must be present at least 5 of the 7 periods that day, or the day before if the activity leaves before or during the morning. Staying home or skipping a class on the activity day will prohibit the student from participation.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS

Fire and tornado drills are required by law and are an important safety precaution. At the sounding of the alarm, students shall proceed in a quiet and orderly fashion to the designated area as directed by the chart in the classroom.

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.

BOMB THREATS

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

GIFTED/TALENTED POLICY

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

GRADE CLASSIFICATION

Freshman-0-5 ½ High School credits

Sophomores-6 High School units or more

Juniors-12 High School units or more

Seniors-17 High School units or more

Grade classification is determined at the beginning of the school year and does not change during the year.

GRADING SCALE

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 65-69 F 64 & Below I - Incomplete NC - No Credit

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Class of 2008:

4 English credits

4 Math credits – 1 Algebra I and at least 2 courses with rigor equal to or above Algebra I. Pre-Algebra may count as a math credit at GHS.

3 Science credits – 1 Biology and 2 lab sciences with rigor equal to or above Biology I. (Horticulture and/or Animal Science courses may be included as a science credit at GHS if you are not college-bound.)

3 Social Studies credits – 1 US History, ½ US Govt., ½ OK History, and 1 other.

2 Fine Arts credits

A total of 25 credits are needed to graduate: the above mandatory courses and 9 other courses. College-bound students are strongly advised by colleges to take 2 credits of the same foreign language, some computer classes, and more courses than required math and science. College/tech bound students should consult with their counselor. All classes count for credit and will be included in the final GPA, except for work program and office aide.

By May 1st of the current year, all students must be enrolled in all classes to meet graduation requirements in order to participate in the graduation ceremonies. The student may walk with his/her class with no more than a 1 credit deficiency as long as he/she is enrolled by May 1st of the current year to complete that deficiency.

Class of 2009: Same as 2008

Class of 2010 and 2011: These classes have two lists of graduation requirements. See counselor or http://www.sde.state.ok.us/pro/counseling/pdf/gradbrochure.pdf for details.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

1. Definitions

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 status.

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.

Pre-Filing Procedure

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

III. Filing and Processing Discrimination complaints

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.

Respondent submits answer within 10 days to Title IX/504 Coordinator.

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 participate in a hearing.

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 not satisfied with the decision, must notify the Title IX/504 Coordinator within 10 days and request a hearing with superintendent.

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 participate in the hearing.

P. Superintendent issues a decision within 10 days following the hearing.

Q. Grievant or Respondent if not satisfied with the decision, 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 participate in the hearing.

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.

IV. General Provisions

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.

HONOR ROLL

Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Students who make straight “A’s” for each grading period of the school year will be listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll.

Principal’s Honor Roll. Students who make A’s and B’s for each grading period of the school year will be listed on the Principal’s Honor Roll.

IMMUNIZATION LAW

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 in grades five (5) through twelve (12) must have three (3) doses of DPT/DTP, three (3) doses of Polio, three (3) doses of MMR, two (2) doses of Hepatitis A, and three (3) doses of Hepatitis B.

IN-SCHOOL DETENTION

In-School Detention (ISD). ISD is 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 highly structured class situation with emphasis being placed on intensive student work. Students who are in ISD will not be allowed to participate in or attend any extra-curricular activities including contests and practices or be on high school grounds. School work completed during in-school detention will be graded at full value. ISD is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Transportation to and from ISD is the student’s responsibility.

LOCKERS

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.

MANDATES

Guymon Schools ensures compliance with the following mandates:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794: “No otherwise qualified handicapped individual¼shall, 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 complying with, but exceeding federal, state, and local regulations in this area. We plan to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the children and our employees have a healthy, safe environment in which to learn and work.

MEDICATION POLICY

It is the policy of the Guymon Board of Education that school staff may not administer medications to childrGGen 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 pre-scriber 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 a 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.

Up to one month supply of medicine may be sent to school.

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 in-service 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.

A daily log will be kept to record all medication that is given.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

NO food or drinks with the exception of bottled water are permitted in the academic area or in the carpeted pit area by students.

NO drinks including water are to be brought into the high school from outside sources by students. Students may only have drinks purchased at school.

ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS

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, FCCLA, FCA, HALO Club, French Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Band, Academic Team, Debate, Speech, Skills USA, BPA, FFA, LIFE, Dance Team, and Choir.

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

OFFICERS

1. A student may not hold more than three offices at any time.

2. A student has the option of resigning a position in order to accept another.

3. Class officers must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

PROFICIENCY BASED PROMOTION

It is 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 the following:

Math: General Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry

Science: Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics

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

Language Arts: English I, English II, English III, English IV

Foreign Language: Spanish I, French I

RIGHTS/PRIVACY ACT

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 FERPA.

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

SATURDAY SCHOOL

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

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Course changes must be made the week before school begins and no later than two weeks 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.

SCHOOL INSURANCE

We have made arrangements to provide each child in our school system with the opportunity to enroll in a medical insurance program for the school year. This student insurance program is provided as a convenience to the students, and the school receives no compensation for this program.

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

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 $10 at any time.

SCHOOL SPONSORED DANCES

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 guests must be signed up in the office

during the week of the dance.

a. No exceptions will be added after the deadline.

b. Each student must sign his/her name and the guest’s name.

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

d. No guest who is over the age of 21, except spouses, will be permitted to attend.

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

3. No refunds will be given.

4. After gaining admittance to the dance, if a student must leave the designated area, a sponsor must accompany the student or the student will not be allowed to re-enter the dance.

SCHOOL TRIPS

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 school rules and regulations apply for all school sponsored trips.

2. All students must get assignments from teachers before the absence.

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

4. 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.

5. Students violating any of the aforementioned regulations may 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.

6. A student must be passing all classes to be eligible for any activity that requires him to be absent from a class.

7. Parent permission and authorization to treat a minor forms must be provided for all trips.

SCHOOL VISITORS

All visitors to the school must sign in at the principal’s office and obtain a visitor’s pass.

SEMESTER EXAMS

Comprehensive semester exams will be given for each class and will count as 10% of their final grade.

SENIOR COLLEGE DAY VISITATION

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:

1. Pre-absence slip must be signed by all teachers, the principal, and parents.

2. Information sheet about institution to be visited and signed by Director of Admissions or Dean must be turned in to the office upon the students return.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

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,

I. Sexual Harassment

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.

II. Specific Prohibitions

A. Administration or Supervisors

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), 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.

III. Report, Investigation, and Sanction

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 employee or students shall be subject to sanctions, including, but not limited to warning, suspension, or termination, subject to applicable procedural and due process requirement.

D. Any student found to have engaged in sexual harassment of other students shall be subject to sanctions, including but not limited to warning, suspension, or other appropriate actions subject to applicable procedural and due process requirements.

STUDENT AWARDS

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 including music and athletics; (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; (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.

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.

STUDENT GROOMING AND DRESS

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/tobacco usage, and or gang activities. No sagging or bagging. 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, pajamas 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. Students may not wear “cutoffs” or torn clothing.

Hats, caps, and any type of headgear or sunglasses may not be worn in the building. Bandannas, headbands, and chains 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 required to change into appropriate clothing and be assigned detention. Administrators will be the final judge of what is appropriate dress for school.

STUDENT PICK-UP

Students need to be picked up after school in the north parking lot. The front circle drive is to be used for Guymon bus pick-up.

STUDENT SEARCH

All bags, cars, personal items may be searched at any time on school property.

STUDENT VEHICLES

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 driver’s 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 students are to park in the south or north parking lot. No student parking in the West lot.

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

No sitting in the parked cars at any time of the school day. This includes the lunch period. Students must receive permission from the administration to go to their car during the school day.

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. Seat belts must be worn on school property. The speed limit is 5 mph in the parking lot and on all school grounds. Exit signs must be followed.

Any student found to be in violation of school parking lot rules, speed limit rules, no left turn rule, 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

Summer school sessions are conducted according to demand for classes.

SUSPENSION

Out- of-School Suspension. This is a suspension whereby a student is excluded from attending school, activities or being 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. An education plan will be provided for students suspended more than five (5)days. Credit does not have to be given for days suspended. If a student is suspended long term or detention (more than 10 days), he will return to the alternative school for the remainder of that semester

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)

TARDY POLICY

Students with excessive tardies may be assigned detention or Saturday school.

TELEPHONES

The office telephone is a business phone and should be used by students ONLY in cases of emergencies. A phone has been provided for student use in the office. Permission must be granted before use.

TOBACCO

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.

TRESPASSING

Unauthorized individuals found in the building or on school property are subject to trespassing charges. This includes students on suspension who have no prearranged authorization to be on school property. TRESPASSERS WILL BE ARRESTED.

THREATS

Any student making threats of any nature may be suspended. A psychological evaluation of the student may also be required, at the parent’s expense, before the student may return to school.

TRUANCY

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. Students failing to go to class are truant. The parent of any student found guilty of 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 and fines may be imposed.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN SELECTION

Students with 4.30 grade point averages will be co-valedictorian with no salutatorian. If there are more than four valedictorians, only the four with the highest GPA will be allowed to speak at graduation.

WEAPONS FREE POLICY

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 for 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.”

Any student who violates Section 2 of this policy will be subject to discipline which may include suspension up to one full calendar year (for firearms) or for any term less than one calendar year (for weapons other than firearms) as determined by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. Students with disabilities are subject to this policy and will be disciplined in accordance with the individuals with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act if any students are determined to be in violation of this policy.

WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFER

The procedure for withdrawal or transferring is as follows: (1) request 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 days before the student is to leave; (3) appropriate forms should be obtained from the attendance office; (4) forms should be filled out by teachers; (5) all school books and property must be returned, and all fees must be paid; (6) completed forms must be taken to the office of the principal for final clearance.

SCHOOL FIGHT SONG

We’re loyal to you GHS

To the Orange and the Black, GHS

We’ll back you to stand

Against the best in the land

For we know you will win, GHS, Rah! Rah!

So shoot for the goal, GHS

And fight heart and soul, GHS

Our team is our famed-protector

On, Team, for we expect

A victory from you, GHS

INTERNET AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORKS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The 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 intra- and inter-district, statewide, national, and global opportunities for staff, students, and the community. Students will be able to access the Internet under the supervision of their teachers. Individual student and 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.

Since the Internet constitutes and unregulated collection of the educational resources, which change constantly. It is not possible to predict or control exactly what resources users may locate. The school district makes no guarantees of the accuracy of the information or the appropriateness of materials, which a student may encounter. Students will be under teacher supervision; however, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing. Students and other users will refrain from intentionally accessing and downloading any test, picture, or online 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. Users will not solicit or receive any information or service, which could result in unauthorized expense to the district.

Users will be courteous and polite. Messages will be concise and not abusive in content or language. Personal information should not be revealed. Records of Internet use will be considered confidential; however, users must be aware that others for whom it is not intended may access any message or information posted on the Internet. E-mail and downloaded materials will be deleted from the system on a regularly scheduled basis.

Users of the services will respect all copyright and license agreements. Copyrighted software, pictures, or music will not be downloaded for use, which violates copyright laws.

Staff, students, and the community must agree to attend an orientation, which will address the issues of appropriate use of the school network, Internet, copyright law, Internet etiquette, and fees (if any) incurred during the use for the services. An Internet/Computer Network use agreement will be signed by all persons wishing to use the services provided by the school district.

Violation of the Internet/Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy will result in the forfeiture of all user privileges. Violators shall also be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Pending investigation into a student/staff complaint of inappropriate use of the networks, user privileges will be suspended.

The district shall not be liable for users’ inappropriate use of electronic communication resources or violations of copyright restrictions, users’ mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users. The district shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on the Internet.