TO THE STUDENTS

Dear Student:

This Handbook of rules and regulations and pertinent information about our school was prepared by the school administration and staff, with the complete approval of the Board of Education.

It contains many of the rules, regulations and procedures governing our school system. As students, you should be fully aware of these rules and procedures and should make every effort to abide by them while you are attending this school. This booklet is not

at all encompassing with every detail and policy of this school. It only contains a few of the most important and general rules

and regulations. We hope it will help each student and parent to better understand what is expected of them in as much as discipline and general conduct are concerned. We hope it will give parents and students alike a much better understanding of the system as a whole and its basic philosophy. We also think that much of the information in this book is valuable to new and old students alike, and will help each student to get along better during their tenure in the middle school.

This handbook for the 2004-2005 school year contains changes is various areas such as curriculum requirements and others. Each student should study the handbook carefully in order to be aware of these changes as well as using it as a helpful guide in making this year a most enjoyable one at Blue Eye Middle School.

Craig Linson,

Middle School Principal

To the Parents.

In an effort to improve the quality of education at Blue Eye Middle School, several changes have taken place. They are reflected in this handbook. Please take some time to review the contents of this book with your child.

I sincerely hope that you and your student will have a very productive school year. The staff and faculty at Blue Eye Middle School stand ready and willing to assist in the learning process. With positive support from home, I feel that we can work together to reach the goal of the best possible education for your child. If you have concerns or ideas, please feel free to call. By communicating we can eliminate many potential problems.

Thank you! I look forward to meeting and working with you and your children during this school year.

Sincerely,

Craig Linson,

Middle School Principal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Pages
Middle School Faculty Listing	1
Calendar	2
Handbook Limits	3
School District Goals and Objectives	3
School Routine	4
Pick Up and Delivery of Students	4
Course Descriptions	4,5,6
Grade System	6
Middle School Promotion and Retention	6
Attendance Policy	7
Make-Up Work	7
Student Lunches	8
General Information	8,9,10
School Closings	9
Student Dress Code	10
Extra Curricular Eligibility	11
Missouri State Athletic Association Rules	11
Spectator Regulations	11
Conduct at Extra Curricular Activities	11
General Discipline Code	11
Saturday School and After School Detention Rules	12
Corporal Punishment	12
Tardy Policy	12
Homework Policy/Schedule	13
SHOCK	13
Safe Schools Act	14
Student Suspension	14
Discipline Guidelines	15
Transportation Rules and Regulations	16
Due Process	16
In-School Detention Rules	17
Students with Disabilities Information	18-20
No Child Left Behind Information	21-23
Technology Usage	24-26

Middle School Faculty 2004-2005

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BLUE EYE CALENDAR 2004-2005

AUGUST

16 Teacher In-Service

17 Teacher In-Service

18 First day of student attendance

SEPTEMBER

1 Labor Day (No School)
12 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

OCTOBER

10 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

17 First Quarter Ends (1/2 Day)

23 Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2 Day)

24 Parent/Teacher Conferences No School

NOVEMBER

7 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

26 Thanksgiving Break (1/2 Day)

27-28 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

DECEMBER

5 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

23 Christmas Break (1/2 Day) 2^nd Qtr /1^st Sem. Ends

24-Jan.2 Christmas Break (No School)

JANUARY

5 School Reopens

9 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

FEBRUARY

6 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

16 No School, (President’s Day)

MARCH

5 District MSIP (1/2 Day)/3^rd Qtr Ends

22-26 Spring Break (No School)

APRIL

2 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

9 Good Friday (1/2 Day)

12 Easter Break (No School)

MAY

7 District MSIP (1/2 Day)

14 Last Day of School (1/2 Day)

Make-up Days: February 16, May 17,18,19,20,21,24,25

Dates may change.

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HANDBOOK LIMITS:

This student handbook is a partial listing of rules and regulations important to the students of Blue Eye Middle School. A complete list of district policy is contained in the Blue Eye School District R-V Board of Education Policy Manual.

SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The Board of Education is charged on behalf of the patrons of the district with the responsibility of determining the goals of the Blue Eye R-V School District. In discharging this responsibility, the board has addressed four primary areas: education, professional, personnel, school environment and operations. It is the commitment of the board to develop rules and regulations to implement the goals within the area.

Education:

1. Structure the overall instructional program to meet the variety student needs, capacities and aspirations through both individualized class offerings and offerings that extend the learning environment into the community.

2. Promote a plan for the organized improvement of the school curriculum including the articulation of instruction between the elementary, secondary and vocational levels.

3. Provide offerings which explore a wide range of career opportunities.

4. Integrate intellectual, physical, social and career developmental experiences for each student.

5. Maintain a comprehensive and articulated program for handicapped students involving the maximum inclusion of handicapped students in regular school programs.

6. Help students gain an understanding of themselves as well as the basic skills and techniques involved in living and working with other.

7. Promote a relevant and challenging secondary school curriculum which will adequately prepare the student for his vocational goals or post-secondary education

8. Promote participation and recognition of achievement in all endeavors (academic, athletic, fine arts, performing arts, practical arts, vocational education, etc.)

9. Provide opportunities to assist students in forming attitudes and acquiring habits needed for responsible citizenship.

10. Promote and expand school programs which may include preschool, exceptional child and adult education as based on the needs of the community and the fiscal capability of the Blue Eye R-V School District.

11. Offer a program of guidance and counseling that shall enable each student to take the greatest advantage of the school program according to the individual needs.

Professional Personnel:

1. Improve district performance in the teaching of reading, writing, mathematics and other basic skills.

2. Establish a comprehensive performance based evaluation for all professional staff personnel.

3. Provide in-service training and professional growth experience for the professional staff.

4. Continue effective disciplinary procedures that promote a positive school environment.

5. Maintain a system of accountability for the improvement of the instructional program.

Student Environment:

1. Provide physical facilities for the district’s educational programs.

2. Assure each individual a physically and emotionally safe teaching and learning environment.

3. Assure that each individual is treated fairly, respectfully and without bias by all members of the school members.

4. Assure accessibility of district facilities and educational programs to all students and staff members.

5. Have each individual in the school community know and fulfill his responsibility with regard to safety and respect to others.

6. Provide for a public relations program by seeking the cooperation of all citizens and community agencies in planning and conducting educational activities.

Operations;

1. Make every effort to secure adequate funding for the district’s educational program.

2. Operate within a balanced budget during the fiscal year.

3. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the supplies and equipment in the district.

4. Maintain adequate transportation, clerical, custodial maintenance and food services for the efficient operation of the district’s schools.

5. Continually strive for more efficient use of professional and support staff.

6. Maintain and review long-range plans for the efficient use of school facilities.

7. Assure immediate communication between the superintendent or his designee and the board on critical occurrences within the district.

In establishing these goals for the district, the board does not attempt to diminish the importance of other issues facing the district.

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School Routine

1. Students not riding buses should not plan to arrive before 7:45 a.m. Buses will normally arrive between 7:45 and 8:05 a.m. The doors of the school will close at 3:30 p.m. Students remaining after school must be sponsored by a teacher.

2. Students are allowed three minutes in which to move from one class to the next. This normally is enough time to go from a part of the building to any other part of the building. It is the responsibility of each student to organize his time as to be in the next classroom before the three minutes is expired. It is suggested that students get the books needed for their morning classes before school starts, then at the lunch period put those books away and get enough books for the afternoon classes.

3. In order to prevent accidents, students are to walk on the right-hand side of the hallways and running in the halls is not permitted.

4. Assemblies are arranged for all students from time to time. Each class is assigned a section on the bleachers to sit. Please cooperate by going directly there for the assembly. During assemblies class sponsors will sit with their respective groups. All teachers will be in the gymnasium during assemblies. It is common courtesy that you respect all speakers and people who come for the presentation. Regardless of how you dislike a program or a person, you will remain respectful at all times while that person or program is before you. Remember the image that you make for our school shall spread throughout the area.

5. Bell Schedule: Warning Bell: 8:10

1^st Period 8:15 - 9:00 5^th Period 11:27 – 12:12

2^nd Period 9:03 - 9:48 6^th Period 12:35 – 1:20

3^rd Period 9:51 - 10:36 7^th Period 1:23 – 2:08

4^th Period 10:39 - 11:24 8^th Period 2:11 – 2:56

Lunch 12:12-12:32

PICK-UP AND DELIVERY OF STUDENTS

If picking up or delivering students between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and then 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. please use the back parking lot between the middle school and the H.S. gym. After eating breakfast in the cafeteria, students are to report to the H.S. gym immediately. If student chooses not to eat breakfast in the cafeteria, they are to go directly to the H.S. gym after arriving at school.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

5^th Grade Math: This course reviews fundamental key skills from elementary math courses and introduces students to a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts and ideas.

5^th Grade Science: Fifth grade science and health covers a variety of topics. These topics include living things, plant growth/responses, animal adaptation, climate and life, matter/atoms, chemical changes in matter, light/sound energy, electricity, weather, space exploration, genetics, body systems, growth and development, hygiene, and drug and alcohol abuse.

5^th Grade Language Arts: This course emphasizes reading, writing, listening and oral expression.

5^th Grade Social Studies: This course is intended to develop understandings in the areas of geography, history, government, economics, and current events.

6^th Grade Math: This course reviews fundamental key skills from elementary math courses and introduces students to a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts and ideas.

6^th Grade Science: Sixth grade science and health covers a variety of topics. These topics include living things, plant growth/responses, animal adaptation, climate and life, matter/atoms, chemical changes in matter, light/sound energy, electricity, weather, space exploration, genetics, body systems, growth and development, hygiene, and drug and alcohol abuse.

6^th Grade Language Arts: This course emphasizes reading, writing, listening and oral expression.

6^th Grade Social Studies: This course is intended to develop understandings in the areas of geography, history, government, economics, and current events.

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Middle School Math: This course reviews fundamental key skills from elementary math courses and introduces students to a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts and ideas.

7^th Grade Science: Students use a text and laboratory equipment and methods while investigating the following themes: the nature of science and technology, patterns of living things, microscopic organisms, metric system conversions, energy, matter, chemical changes, temperature and heat, and the changing earth.

8^th Grade Science: Life Science is a survey of the structure, development, and reproduction of living things. Classification of organisms as well as their physiological processes are also studied. Information is presented through the text, class discussions, videos, demonstrations and lab activities.

7^th Grade English: This course will cover composition, resources and library skills, grammar usage, and mechanics. This will be used to integrate skills for effective communication. Literature will be covered including myths, tales and fable, the short story nonfiction, poetry, drama, and the novel.

8^th Grade English: This course will cover composition, resources and library skills, grammar usage, and mechanics. This will be used to integrate skills for effective communication. Literature will be covered including myths, tales and fable, the short story nonfiction, poetry, drama, and the novel.

7^th Grade Civics: This course will cover Americans and their government from what it means to be a citizen, the role of a citizen, to our political participation in government. The foundations of our Constitution will be examined and studied from before the Constitution to the development of the Constitution and the compromises necessary to the amending of the Constitution to the Bill of Rights. Separation and Division of Powers will be analyzed. The three branches of the Federal Government will be studied as to their powers and limitations and the part checks and balances plays within these branches. American policy at home and abroad will be evaluated. Our free enterprise economy will be examined from its strengths and weaknesses to its role in the world today, to the consumer and their rights and responsibilities.

8^th Grade American History: This course will cover American History from exploration to the present. Students will locate sites of U.S. historical events, identify the time sequences of major historical events, explain events and developments of H.S. History, identify individuals who have had an impact on the history of the U.S., identify and explain major issues in American history, explain and evaluate the role of the U..S. in the world community, relationships among political, economic, and social development in U.S. History.

7^th Grade Reading: This course is designed to enhance the reading level, spelling, vocabulary, and develop skills to help the student become a better communicator. The course should also help develop improved reading comprehension and test taking skills.

Middle School Mass Media: This course will learn the functions of a yearbook/newspaper, the physical parts of a yearbook/newspaper; the order of components in a yearbook/newspaper; theme development; basic layout of a yearbook/newspaper using computer; how to write a news story and copy: how to prepare, conduct and organize an interview; and the key points of photography. They will see the Yearbook as a business including advertising, marketing, and fund-raising. They will learn the career applications possible from the making of a Yearbook/newspaper.

Middle School Study Skills: The course is to help students understand the purpose of study skills and then utilize these skills which are their tools for learning. This course is also designed to provide middle school students with an environment in which they can adjust to new school responsibilities and grow and develop in positive ways. It will help students develop healthy ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving at this critical and vulnerable point in their self-development.

5^th & 6^th Grade Band: Beginning Band is the first level of the instrumental program that leads to membership in the Middle School Band.

Middle School Band: This course leads to membership in the High School Band. This class reviews and expands the objectives covered in the first two levels, Fifth Grade Band and Sixth Grade Band. Objectives include fundamentals of music reading, mastering skills on instruments, marching fundamentals and ensemble playing. The student performs at concerts, parades, and ball games.

Middle School Choir: Middle School Choir is a one semester course offering a brief overview of the history of music and a review of musical notation and terminology as well as the opportunity to perform in a mixed chorus as well as small ensemble and solo performance opportunities.

Middle School Art: Study various art media, methods and tools, and the artistic problem-solving process. Explore and successfully employ the elements and principles of design. Examine how people have visually recorded experiences and expressed ideas throughout time. Study the role of art in social context. Describe, interpret, and judge works of art, and use appropriate art vocabulary to explain the evaluation. Study personal, group and cultural relationships and interactions with art.

Middle School Computer Literacy: This course is intended to familiarize Eighth Grade students with the terminology and use of the personal computer. Students will be introduced to a variety of software and the uses thereof, and introduced to keyboarding technique.

Middle School Foreign Language: Focus on the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing very basic Spanish and French. Emphasis is placed on basic vocabulary and includes numbers, days, months and seasons. The course is designed to provide a basic study of grammatical concepts, supplemented by customs and cultures in the areas where the languages are spoken.

Middle School Speech and Drama: This one semester elective course is divided into two nine week units covering speech and drama. It is designed to give junior high students a basic knowledge in the two areas, in hopes that they will pursue full-year courses in high school. Students will work together in individual, duet and team presentations. They are exposed to material expected in middle school education courses and they gain skills that are experienced in careers where speech and drama are used.

Middle School Physical Education: The middle school program will emphasize personal development in physical fitness while focusing on rhythmical/dance activities, gymnastics and a special emphasis on individual activities as well as team and lifetime sports activities. An understanding of physical and cardiovascular performance, nutritional stress management will be included in the cognitive aspect of the program.

Middle School Technology: Explore various technological areas and the vocational applications in these areas; while participating in various lab activities and project construction.

Middle School Family and Consumer Science (Teen Living): Teen Living is an introductory course in which young adolescents learn basic survival skills and how to take charge of their future. Topics addressed include: values, decision-making, goal-setting, and relationships with ourselves, friends and family. Students explore ways the choices and decisions they make as teens can permanently affect their lives. Basic and factual sexuality information is provided in a manner consistent with student needs and emotional maturity. Developing healthy habits is emphasized along with student choice for creative clothing project.

GRADE SYSTEM

The following grading system will be used by all teachers:

A = 95 - 100 C+ = 80 - 82

A- = 92 - 94 C = 75 - 79

B+ = 89 - 91 C- = 72 - 74

B = 85 - 88 D+ = 70 - 71

B- = 83 - 84 D = 67 - 69

D- = 64 - 66

Progress Reports: Progress reports will be sent with students approximately every three weeks.

Delayed Grades: Delayed grades must be removed within two weeks after the grade cards are issued unless permission is granted for further delay by the Principal and the instructor.

Class Changes

Schedule changes can be made up to five days after the beginning of each semester.

Academic Honor Roll

1. Academic Honor Roll - Academic Awards. Students must meet all the following requirements to be eligible to be on the honor roll.

a. No grade below a B-.

Middle School Promotion And Retention

Middle School students who do not pass at least three of the four core (Math, English, Social Studies and Science) classes each semester, will be referred to the Promotion Committee. Students must pass at least 6 of the 8 core classes for the school year or be referred to the Promotion Committee. The Promotion Committee will consist of Middle School teachers, the counselor, the principal, and a school board member. The committee will make a recommendation as to promotion or retention of the student. The factors to be considered will be the amount of effort the student has made, rate of attendance at Blue Eye, and amount of improvement.

Students who qualify for an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be promoted or retained in accordance with the guideline set in their IEP.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students who have good attendance achieve high grades, enjoy school more and are much more attractive to prospective employers after leaving high school. In fact, many employers consider good attendance to be as important as good grades and the Missouri State Department of Education is encouraging employers to check on this before hiring people. Frequent absences from regular classroom learning experience disrupts the continuity of the instructional process for everyone.

1. The benefit of regular classroom instruction is lost and cannot be entirely regained, even by extra instruction or make-up work.

2. Make-up work takes teacher time that would otherwise be spent with regular instruction thereby cheating other students of learning opportunities.

Admit Slips and Daily Absences

1. See Semester Absences below.

2. When a student returns to school after an absence, he or she must present a written statement signed by a parent or guardian indicating the parents are aware of the absence. A phone call by the parent to the school will eliminate the need for a note. He or she must obtain an admit slip at the Middle School office window before being admitted to class. These slips should be picked up as soon as the student arrives at school. If a student is late to class because they are getting an admit slip, it will usually result in an unexcused tardy. It is the students responsibility to see that each teacher whose class they have missed signs the admit slip. A student who misses five days consecutively without contacting the school will automatically be dropped from the attendance roll and reported to the State Department of Education as a drop-out. A student will only be allowed to re-enter once without Board approval.

Make-Up Work

Except for special cases approved by the Principal, the amount of time allowed for making up work missed during absences will be the same as the amount of time missed. A student will be required to take tests scheduled and announced prior to a period of absence on the day he or she returns to school. Tests scheduled and announced during a student’s absence will be treated the same as other make-up assignments.

Students must assume the initiative in asking for make-up assignments and seeing that they are completed within the allotted time. Should the student fail to contact the teacher(s) and make arrangements for work missed, or fail to make up missed assignments in the allotted time, a percentage grade of zero shall be recorded by the teacher(s) and the teacher(s) shall be absolved of any responsibility for the student’s negligence in this matter. Teachers may request that the student stay after school to do make-up work since doing it during the regular day can cause the teacher to neglect regular classroom instruction.

SEMESTER ABSENCES

Ten (10) Semester Limit

Students that are absent more than ten (10)) days per semester will receive no credit for each class in which they are absent more than ten (10) days per semester. Students that do not qualify for professionally approved exemptions listed below may be dropped from the rolls of Blue Eye R-V School.

Exception To Ten (10) Day Limit

The following absences will be subtracted from the 10 day limit:

1. WRITTEN verification (must include date of visit and signature of physician) by a physician or dentist that the student was under their care

2. If an immediate family member was hospitalized, written verification from the hospital that the student was present will meet the exemption.

3. Required attendance at a legal proceeding, written verification (this must include date of proceeding and signature from court official) from a judge or court officer will meet the exemption.

Written Notices Given:

1. On the 5^th and 8^th absence, a letter will be sent home

notifying the parent or guardian of the student’s absences.

2. After the 10^th absence, an appeals letter will be sent to

the parent informing them of appeal procedures.

Attendance Appeals Procedure

No attendance policy can cover all circumstances. Therefore an appeals process is necessary for extenuating circumstances. Students who exceed the maximum number of absences have the option of appearing with their parents/guardians before the Absentee Review Board consisting of the building principal, counselor, one board member and two teachers.

The Review Board will consider the reasons for the excess absences and decide whether a special exemption is warranted. An appeal may be made to the Board regarding the decision.

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NO CHECKS WILL BE CASHED AT SCHOOL!!!!

STUDENT LUNCHES

A closed lunch hour is employed at Blue Eye Middle School. This means that no one is allowed to go home for lunch or leave the school grounds. The student needs to stay in the designated area. One must either eat the school cafeteria lunch or bring a sack lunch.

Lunch Prices: Breakfast Prices

Regular 1.25 Regular .85

(Includes 1 milk) (Includes 1 milk or 1 juice)

Reduced .40

(Includes 1 milk) Reduced .30

Seconds of Entree .25 (Includes 1 milk or 1 juice)

Seconds of Full Tray .50

Extra milk or juice ..30

Free Meals:

If the student receives free meals and wants seconds, they will be charged

($.50 for full tray and .25 for the main item). They will also be charged for any extra milks or juices. ($.30 ea.). They are allowed 1milk at lunch and for breakfast, they are allowed 1milk and 1 juice at no charge.

Payment:

Balances will be posted each week outside the nurses' office. There is a $5.00 charge limit. After your student has charged $5.00 he or she cannot eat the regular school meal. They may ask for a sandwich.

On a weekly or monthly basis (not daily), before the 8:15 bell, students need to make a deposit to their lunch account in the following manner:

1. Envelopes are provided at the office window.

2. The student completes the information on the front of the envelope completely

3. The student places the money in the envelope

4. The envelope is then handed to the Middle School Secretary.

Use of Lunch Cards:

1. Students are to use their assigned lunch cards to purchase daily meals

2. Students are not permitted to loan lunch charges to other students

3. Students are not to use another student’s card or card number. This will be considered theft.

4. Students are limited to one lunch charge at a time. After such time, the student’s card will be deactivated and the student will not receive a tray until the charges have been paid. If they can’t pay, they may receive a sandwich. They will need to let the cafeteria know at that time.

When students are not in the cafeteria during the lunch period, they are to remain in the front foyer or on the front courtyard. They are not to be in the halls or in the parking lot and need to follow normal school rules of conduct.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Leaving School Early: Under no circumstances is a student to leave school before the end of the school day without permission from the Principal or Superintendent or their designated representative. If the student knows it will be necessary to leave school early they should present a written request signed by one of their parents or legal guardians giving permission to leave. The student or parent needs to check them out in the office. Violation of this policy will be considered truancy. If the student leaves and then returns back, they must also sign back in.

School Day: The school day begins when students arrives on school grounds in the morning. Students are not to leave school grounds without permission.

If a student needs to leave early, they must check out in the office. The same applies if they arrive late.

Use of Telephone: Use of school telephones by pupils shall be restricted to necessary and emergency calls. Permission to use the telephone is to be obtained from office personnel. Students shall not be called from class to take phone calls except in an emergency.

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Use of Pay Phone during School Events: The pay phone in the gym is the major means of communications to contact fans (adults and students) at ball games in case of an emergency, etc. Students may not use the phone other than to call for a ride home. This call should be made BEFORE the event is over so that the ride will be there when the event is over.

Hall Passes: Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless accompanied by a teacher or in possession of a valid hall pass.

Loitering: Loitering in areas of heavy student traffic or in rest rooms will not be permitted.

Radios, Tape or CD Players, Games, Cards, CDs etc.: These will be confiscated and must be picked up by the parent or guardian.

Bookbags and Backpacks: Bookbags and backpacks will not be allowed to remain with the student. They will need to stay in the lockers.

Sickness-Medication: Students who become ill or injured at school should report to the Health Office. If the student is considered too ill to return to class, a parent or guardian will be contacted. Students may be released to go home or to see a doctor with parents/guardians consent. Any student who is on medication that must be taken during school hours should leave the labeled medication, together with a note from the parents, with the Nurse. All injuries, no matter how slight, during school or any school activity should be reported to the Principal or Nurse.

Visitors: Parents and patrons are encouraged to visit school; however, all visitors must register with the office before they visit in the building. Students will not be allowed to bring student visitors to class with them.

Fund Raising: Any fund raising promotions by classes, organizations, or individuals must have prior approval of the school administration.

Organizational Meetings: Dates, time, and place for club meetings will be announced as needed.

Posters in Halls: Hall decorations are encouraged in the block hallway. The sponsor or principal must approve the decorations before hanging them. Care must be taken not to damage any surface upon which the poster is posted.

Student Valuables: Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or cameras to school or to take on school trips. If you wear glasses, watches, or rings; keep track of them at all times. Mark coats, PE clothing, shoes, etc. with your name so that the article may be easily identified. STUDENTS, NOT THE SCHOOL, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY. If it is necessary to bring considerable money to school, leave it in the Principals’ Office for safe keeping. Do not leave valuables in your locker.

Fire and Tornado Threats: Each classroom has posted in a prominent place instructions for fire, and tornado emergencies. Students should become familiar with these procedures. Drills will be run periodically during the year.

Emergency School Closings: Information announcing the closing of school because of bad weather or other emergencies will be broadcast over TV Channels 3, 10 and 33, and over radio stations KRZK, KSOZ, KTHS, KSCC, KWTO, and KSPZ.

Announcements, Bulletins, and Bulletin Boards: Announcements over the speaker system will be kept to minimum. A daily bulletin will be announced during 3^nd hour. It will also be posted on the bulletin board by the office. To avoid conflicts and confusion, teachers and students should check with the Principal before posting anything on the bulletin boards in the halls.

School Calendar: An official school calendar is maintained in the Principal’s Office. All dates must be approved by the principal. Before they are entered upon the calendar. Failure to do this could result in cancellation of an event.

Non-Discrimination: Blue Eye R-5 Schools do not discriminate against students or employees due to race, sex, religion, or national origin. Anyone who feels they are being discriminated against should contact the Superintendent.

Boy-Girl Relationships

Unnecessary displaying of affection (petting, etc.) by students is considered very undesirable. The school prohibits any type of this activity both during the school day and evening events at home and away. Any body contact is prohibited. As students, you are representing the school, and must act like ladies and gentlemen.

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Lockers: Lockers are the property of the school and are provided to students as a convenience for the storage of school supplies. Two students may be assigned to same lockers. Each student should use the locker assigned. No changes are to be made without the consent of the Principal. Writing, painting, hanging pictures, etc. on lockers is forbidden. Periodic inspections of lockers will be made for damages, etc. Do not put locks on lockers without permission from the office. A key to the lock must be given to the office. Do not leave money or other valuables in your locker. The school will not be responsible for the loss of such. Any items found on top of the lockers will be removed.

Media Center: Media Center hours are 8:00 - 3:45. Hours may be extended upon an individual’s request.

Materials may be checked out for two weeks with one renewal. There is no limit on the number of materials a student may have at one time.

Encyclopedias, reference books and magazines may not be checked out.

Audio-Visual materials and the equipment to use them are circulated for on-campus use only.

A student with an overdue material will not be allowed to check out more materials, without the consent of the librarian.

A copy machine for student use is available in the Media Center. Copies are ten cents, payable in advance.

Textbooks: Basic textbooks will be furnished to all students without charge. Do not write in or deface these books. Damage to books will be charged to the student to whom issued. New textbooks are currently $40-$55 per book. Please treat textbooks with care.

Books will be rated at the beginning of the school year when assigned to the student as (1) new (2) excellent condition (3) very good condition (4) good condition or (5) usable condition. Books will be turned in at the end of the semester or the year and will be checked and rated by the classroom teacher and the student will be expected to pay replacement costs of book is lost or destroyed.

If a book is abused and goes down in quality more than one category the student will pay 25% of the replacement cost for each category beyond the normal one category allowed. Alternate $2.50 minimum for each category beyond the normal allotted. If not in agreement with teacher’s assessment, the student can request the building principal to assess damages to book and the principal’s decision will be final.

Students will be held accountable for their own books and no excuses will be allowed. Any student found with a book other than the one assigned to him or her may be subject to disciplinary action.

Participation in Activities

A student who is absent from school, or any part of the day, will not be permitted to participate in school activities during the afternoon or night, except by special permission from the Principal. Usually a student that is absent more than three class periods will not be allowed to participate.

School Dances and/or Parties: Dances and parties are provided at various times throughout the school year for the benefit of students. These will be restricted to Blue Eye Middle School students only. Students will wear dress deemed appropriately by the sponsors and the administration.

Assemblies: Students are to remain in their classes until they are called to the gym. They are to sit in their respective bleacher sections according to classes.

STUDENT DRESS CODE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Personal Appearance: Students will be expected to keep themselves well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of dress, hair style or jewelry 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 as determined by the school administrators will not be permitted. Students are not to wear head coverings in the buildings. This includes hats, bandannas, hooded coats, and or sweatshirts. This includes females and males alike. Tube tops, mini skirts, halters, muscle shirts, baggies, or other similar items of clothing are not to be worn to school. Articles of clothing advertising drugs or alcoholic products, or those with obscene, suggestive or questionable printing on them as determined by the school administrators will not be permitted. All clothing must cover the body so that no skin can be seen between the neck and mid thigh. Shoulders must be covered to their outer edge and shirts, blouses, etc. must cover up to the armpit. If you have questions or doubts about a piece of clothing, check with the Principal BEFORE you wear it to school. All clothing is to be clean and in good repair.

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SCHOOL TRIPS

Throughout the year there will be a number of school trips, such as class field trips, athletic trips, etc. Transportation to Extracurricular Activities: on all school sponsored trips students will be expected to follow all school rules and the directions of the chaperones. Students who are participants are not permitted to drive to those functions that are away from school and will be allowed to ride home with their parents if one of the parents requests this in person at the event.

EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

Students participating in extracurricular activities must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. MSHSAA criterion.

2. Must have passing grades in 2.50 units of credit.

3. Must be enrolled in five (5) classes.

4. Must be in regular attendance.

MISSOURI STATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RULES

In order to be eligible to be a member of an athletic team you must:

1. Be a good citizen.

2. Have passed in five subjects the preceding semester.

3. Have entered school within the first eleven days of the school

year.

4. Not have received or competed for any award of any kind other than that given by your school for your services as an athlete in the sports in which you are competing.

5. Be less than 20 years old.

6. Not have transferred from another middle school without a corresponding change of address by your parents or legal guardian.

7. Not have competed under an assumed or false name.

8. Not have graduated from a four-year high school or its equivalent.

9. Attend your eighth semester immediately following your seventh semester.

10. Not have competed at any time as a member of a college team.

SPECTATOR REGULATIONS

1. All artificial noisemakers are prohibited indoors.

2. No banners or posters may be displayed unless approved in advance by the athletic director/principal.

3. Official Blue Eye Middle School cheerleaders are the only people authorized to lead cheers.

4. All spectators shall remember that our opponents and their fans are guests in our school and community and shall conduct themselves within the bounds of good taste.

5. Students leaving during the game may not be allowed to return.

CONDUCT AT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (Home or Away)

Students attending extracurricular activities are subject to the rules and regulations of the school. Failure to behave properly at an extracurricular event will result in disciplinary action.

SCHOOL EVENTS: (ESPECIALLY BALL GAMES)

Students will enter the gym when they arrive on school grounds. If they leave the gym, they must leave school grounds and not return that night. A student who legitimately needs to leave the gym and or school grounds and wants to return should get permission from the gate keeper or the administrator in charge. When accompanied by their parents a student may leave and return. STUDENTS FOUND IN THE PARKING LOT OR LEAVING AND RETURNING WITHOUT PERMISSION OR WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM ATTENDING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Students who exhibit poor sportsmanship may be denied attendance at school functions. Poor sportsmanship cannot affect the outcome of competition

positively and only serves to damage the image of Blue Eye Middle School. Best behavior and appearance at school events enhances our image and show inner strength and maturity.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Your Student Council provides for student activities, serves as a training experience for both leaders and followers, promotes the common good, gives students a share in the management of the school, develops high ideals of personal conduct, acts as a clearing house for student activities, seeks to interest students in school affairs and helps solve problems that may arise. Members of the Council are our representatives and have direct access to the school administration. See your elected officers if you need assistance.

GENERAL DISCIPLINE CODE:

The school administration and staff, with the complete approval of the Board of Education of the Blue Eye School have established the following discipline code. This code will suffice for all discipline problems except those that are specifically outlined in another section of this handbook. This code generally covers the classroom situation.

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CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

An earnest effort shall be made to settle disciplinary situations in the following manner:

Each teacher is in complete charge of his or her own room. If a student does not conform to the rules of their room, and after the teacher has used all methods of discipline within the room, it is their privilege to send the student to the principal’s office. (It is emphasized that every effort will be made to handle any problems within the classroom before sending the student out).

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION

After School detention (A.S.D) as punishment and Homework Detention will be served after school form 3:00 until 4:00 PM. It is the student’s responsibility to inform their parents (by written notice by principal or teacher) of the detention. The student is responsible for transportation home at 4:00 PM.

Students that do not report to detention on the assigned date, unless they have been excused by the Principal, may be assigned Saturday School.

SATURDAY SCHOOL

Saturday School will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. The student is responsible for transportation both to and from Saturday School. The students are also responsible for bringing enough homework for these four hours.

Students that do not report to detention or Saturday School on the assigned date, and were not excused by the Principal may be assigned additional detentions, Saturday School days or out-of-school suspension.

RULES FOR AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION AND SATURDAY SCHOOL

1. Student will be reading or studying the entire time.

2. There will be NO SLEEPING, reclining or putting head on desk.

3. Students should bring school work or book to read (no magazines or newspapers) during detention.

4. Students must complete daily assignments as a condition for release from detention.

INFRACTIONS OF THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN OTHER DISCIPLINARY MEASURES, TO INCLUDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

Corporal punishment may be given by the principal. The school requires that a report is filed and a witness is present. Parents should notify the principal at the beginning of school if a physical condition exists that would make this punishment seriously harmful to the student’s health.

TARDY POLICY

Promptness to class is very important. Students who are not sitting in their chairs or desks with the required books, material, etc. when the tardy bell rings will receive an unexcused tardy for that class period. Students are not required to get a tardy slip from the Principal’s Office before being admitted to class.

Students who report to class late as a result of being released late from another class or working late for another teacher should bring a note with the time release and signed by the teacher. Students who do not have a note signed by another teacher are unexcused.

Students who are excessively late after the tardy bell may be considered truant. For each tardy per class after the 3rd occurrence during a quarter, or for an intentional tardy, the student will serve an after school detention.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Completion of Homework is a major factor in the amount of success a student experiences at school. Students who do not complete assignments receive lower grades and often fail classes required for graduation.

Teachers find it very difficult to motivate students to complete homework. Parents are told that the student has no assignment or the assignment has been completed. This policy is designed to provide input to parents and assist Teachers in Motivating Students.

This policy has proven to be effective not only in the reduction of low grades, but also a significant increase in “A” and “B” grades has been noted.

It is important to stress that this program is not intended as punishment, but as a method to encourage student success through completion of assignments. A student is not assigned detention if the assignments are completed.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK SCHEDULE

Purpose:

1. To allow students and parents/guardians to organize the proper amount of time for homework assignments.

2. To communicate to students and parents/guardians the expected subject area to be studied each evening.

3. To reduce the amount of homework from several subject areas to one subject area per evening.

4. To require students to use the regular class time properly. (Teachers will expect students to be on task)

5. To teach students to manage their time effectively.

6. To increase the students knowledge and homework scores.

7. Example of maximum homework time nightly.

5^th Grade – 50 min.; 6^th Grade – 60 min; 7^th Grade – 70 min; 8^th Grade – 80 min.

This time is calculated for the average student. Time may vary per individual student.

SCHEDULE

DAY	5th Grade	6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
Monday	Science	Math	Science	Math
Tuesday	Social St.	English	Social St.	English
Wednesday	English	Social St.	English	Social St.
Thursday	Math	Science	Math	Science

*Parents/Guardians should see the assignments/book on the evening the subject area is schedule. If you have concerns or questions, please contact the office.

*5^th & 6^th Grades – These classes are self- contained. The homework schedule may vary from time to time depending on projects the teachers may assign.

SHOCK - STUDENT HOMEWORK OR CONSEQUENCES=KNOWLEDGE

STEP ONE: STUDENT FAILS TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENT:

1. Teacher completes a SHOCK ASSIGNMENT SLIP. The first copy to the student…second copy retained by teacher.

2. The student takes their copy home for parents to sign.

3. If the student turns in the assignment before class the following school day, the DETENTION IS CANCELLED and the teacher’s copy of the form is disposed of by the teacher.

4. If the assignment is not turned in before class the next day, the student is required to report to AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION.

5. Students are required to remain in DETENTION for 60 minutes after they arrive..

6. Detention Supervisor notifies Principal of any students who do not report to Detention.

STUDENT FAILS TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENT - AGAIN; REPEAT STEP ONE. Teachers may set maximum number of Shock (i.e. 4 per quarter, etc.)

STEP TWO: STUDENT FAILED TO REPORT TO SHOCK DETENTION:

1. Supervisor reports “NO SHOWS” to the Principal

2. A student that does not report to Detention on the assigned date, or be excused by the Principal or Teacher, may be assigned more Detentions in addition to the original Detention.

3. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her parents of assigned Detention and make transportation arrangements. Remember: If the student completes the homework, no detention is assigned.

4. A student that repeatedly fails to report to Detention will be considered insubordinate.

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SAFE SCHOOLS ACT:

As required by this act the school administration will report, as soon as reasonable practical, to the appropriate law enforcement agency any of the following felonies or any act which, if committed by an adult, would be one of the following felonies:

1. First degree murder

2. Second degree murder

3. Kidnapping

4. First degree assault

5. Forcible rape

6. Forcible sodomy

7. Burglary in the first degree

8. Burglary in the second degree

9. Robbery in the first degree

10. Distribution of drugs

11. Distribution of drugs to a minor

12. Arson in the first degree

13. Voluntary manslaughter

14. Involuntary manslaughter

15. Second degree assault

16. Sexual assault

17. Felonious restraint

18. Property damage in the first degree

19. The possession of a weapon

DRUGS - ALCOHOL

The use, possession, being under the influence, and/or transfer or sale of illegal drugs, narcotics, depressants, hallucinogens, alcoholic beverages, and other substances purported to be drugs are not permitted on the school property or at any school event.

Students who violate the above policy will be dealt with in accordance with Blue Eye R-5 Board policy #502.8.

Disciplinary measures for the first offense of possession may include out of school suspension, required counseling, and or expulsion.

Disciplinary measures for sale, use, or transfer of drugs or alcohol may include long term suspension or expulsion.

Disciplinary measures for a second violation of the drug and alcohol policy will be a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion of the student.

Appropriate law enforcement officials will be notified. Official notification to the parents will be made in writing and a copy of the notification will be kept in the student’s records.

The superintendent shall notify the Board president of actions taken. If expulsion is recommended, a meeting of the Board members will be called and the matter resolved.

WEAPONS OR FIREARMS

Any student who brings a weapon or firearm* to school will be suspended from school for a period of not less than one year. The superintendent may modify the suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis. See Board Policy as defined by JFCJ.

TOBACCO

Since students are not allowed to smoke or chew on school grounds there is absolutely no reason for a student to have tobacco in their possession. Tobacco products found in a student’s possessions will be confiscated and returned only to the student’s parent or legal guardian if the parent or legal guardian come to school to claim them. The discipline policy for tobacco use or possession will then be followed.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Any student who mars or destroys school property will be held responsible and will be required to restore the property to its original condition and be disciplined according to the circumstances involved in the incident. Accidental breakage, not involving misbehavior, is excusable but should be reported at once. Please help keep your school neat and clean and in good repair.

LEGAL BASIS

The legal basis for this discipline policy is found in the Public School Laws of Missouri. Section 171.001 establishes the Board of Education’s authority to adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the organizing, grading and government of a school district. Sections 167.161 and 167.171 establish the authority of the Principal and superintendent to suspend students, and in addition, provides for students due process. Section 563.061 establishes the legal basis for the use of corporal punishment of Education Act of 1985.

STUDENT SUSPENSION

A student cannot participate in any school activities during suspension. During suspension the student is not to be on school property or at school functions. If a suspension is interrupted due to inclement weather, it will be extended to include the next school days. Students will not receive credit for work during the period of suspension.

GUIDELINES FOR DISCIPLINE POLICY

PROBLEMS 1st 2^nd 3^rd 4^th

Offense Offense Offense Offense

*Because these problems may violate state law, school officials may notify police, depending on the nature and severity of the case.

C - Conference, PC - Parent Conference, ASD - After School Detention, ISD – In SchoolDetention, OSS - Out of School Suspension

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SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

Discipline for special education students will be administered according to their individual educational programs and in accordance with Public Law 94-142 and other laws pertaining to special education students.

OTHER CONSIDERATION

In determining the consequence or punishment for acts violating the standards of conduct, the responsible school official shall examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the case. In arriving at the consequence or discipline to be imposed, consideration shall be given to the following factors:

The maturity level of the student

Any extenuating circumstances

The seriousness of the act

Prior incidents of misconduct

Intent of the student

Degree of involvement of the student

Appropriateness of the punishment

Cooperation of the parents/guardians and/or student

Special Education guidelines

TRANSPORTATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Driver is in charge of the pupils and the bus. Pupils must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully.

2. Pupils must be on time. The bus cannot wait beyond it’s regular schedule for those who are tardy.

3. Pupils must not, at any time, extend arms or heads out of bus windows, nor throw any object out a window.

4. Pupils should never stand in roadway while waiting for the bus.

5. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.

6. Classroom conduct is to be observed by pupils while in the bus, except for ordinary conversation.

7. Pupils must not try to get on or off the bus or move about within the bus while it is in motion.

8. Pupils must observe directions of the driver.

9. Any damage to bus should be reported at once to the driver.

10. No pop (glass bottles or cans) on the bus at any time.

11. No getting off the bus anyplace other than student’s home or school without a note from students parent each time.

12. No smoking on bus at any time.

The school bus driver is in charge of the bus and its passenger at all times. The importance of this job cannot be over-emphasized. Upon his shoulders is the responsibility of the lives of all who ride the bus. Therefore, the good conduct of all students on the bus is necessary in order to enable the driver to direct his entire attention to the business of driving the bus safely. Transportation by school bus is a privilege, and may be refused all who endanger the safety of themselves and others by distracting the driver with improper conduct.

DUE PROCESS

Students charged with misconduct shall be accorded due process to include at least the following:

1. An oral or written explanation of charges against him/her.

2. An opportunity to present his/her side of the case

3. An opportunity to appeal the next higher authority as permitted by school policy.

No pupil shall be suspended from school unless:

1. The pupil shall be given oral or written notice of the charges against him/her.

2. If the pupil denies the charges, he/she shall be given an oral or written explanation of the facts which form the basis of the proposed suspension.

3. The pupil shall be given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident.

4. In the event of a suspension for more than ten days, where the pupil gives notice that he wishes to appeal the suspension to the board, the suspension shall be stayed until the board renders its decision, unless in the judgment of the superintendent , the pupil’s presence poses a continuing danger.

ANY PUNISHMENT SHALL BE ADMINISTERED WITHOUT MALICE.

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IN-SCHOOL DETENTION (ISD) REGULATIONS

1. No backpacks will be brought to the ISD room. Backpacks will be left in lockers.

2. 1^st Visit to ISD, copy the regulations (5) times (Must be legible). 2^nd visit to ISD, copy the regulations (10) times and so on.

3. Write the reason for serving ISD and what could have been done differently to avoid the situation.

4. No talking (any form of communication with other students) at any time.

5. Must raise your hand to speak to the teacher and the teacher must acknowledge the student before speaking.

6. No food or drink (including candy, gum, breath mints, cough drops, etc.)

7. Must remain in your seats unless granted permission by the teacher.

8. Restroom breaks 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

9. Any medication needed will be administered by the school nurse.

10. Must be working on school assignments the entire day.

11. No sleeping or reading any recreational material.

12. Must be sitting properly in the desk. (No head resting, feet must be on the floor and no rocking or leaning back in the chair.)

13. Lunch will be brought to the ISD room.

14. Must arrive at 8:15 and leave when released by the teacher.

15. Must be prepared with pencil, paper, books and any other school materials needed to complete assignments.

16. Minor rule infractions – consequence: rules will be written 10 times per occurrence.

17. If for any reason a student cannot comply with the regulations, parents will be called and the student will be sent home and will serve an extra day of ISD. The student will not return to school until the student is ready to comply with the regulations (Possible Out of School Suspension (OSS))

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADA REQUIREMENTS

The Blue Eye R-V School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities. The Blue Eye School district does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the Blue Eye School District’s designated ADA Compliance Coordinator:

Mr. Ben Johnson, Principal

Blue Eye R-V School District

Highway EE PO Box 105

Blue Eye, Missouri 65611

Phone: Voice (417) 779-5331

TDD 1-800-735-2966 (Relay Missouri)

Days/Hours Available Monday through Friday

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Blue Eye R-V School District are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.

This notice is available in large print, on audio tape and in Braille, from the ADA Compliance Coordinator.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

TITLE VI, TITLE IX, SECTION 504

Students, parents of students or employees have the right to file a formal complaint alleging noncompliance with regulations outlined in Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Level One – Principal or Immediate Supervisor (Informal and Optional – may be bypassed by the grievant) – Employees with a grievance of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin or disability may first discuss it with their principal or immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. A student or parent with a complaint of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin or disability may discuss it with the teacher, counselor or building administrator involved.

Level Two – Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator(s) – If the grievance is not resolved at level one and the grievants wish to pursue the grievance, they may formalize it by filing a written complaint on a Compliance Violation Form, which may be obtained from the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator. The complaint shall state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested. The filing of the formal, written complaint at level two must be within fifteen (15) working days from the date of the event giving rise to the grievance or from the date of grievants could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The grievants may request that a meeting concerning the complaint be held with the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator who shall investigate the complaint and attempt to solve it. A written report from the Compliance Office regarding action taken will be sent within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the complaint.

Level Three – Superintendent – If the complaint is not resolved at level two, the grievants may proceed to level three by presenting a written appeal to the Superintendent within ten (10) working days after the grievants receive the report from the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator. The grievants may request a meeting with the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Superintendent or his/her designee has the option of meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal. A decision will be rendered by the Superintendent or his/her designee within ten (10) working days after receiving the written appeal.

Level Four – Board of Education – If the complaint is not resolved at level three, the grievants may proceed to level four by presenting a written appeal to the President of the Board of Education within ten (10) working days after the grievants receive the report from the Superintendent. The grievants may request a meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal. A decision will be rendered by the Board of Education at their next regularly scheduled meeting. The grievant will be notified in writing of their decision within (10) working days after the Board of Education action.

This procedure in no way denies the right of the grievants to file formal complaints with the Missouri Civil Rights Commission, the Office for Civil Rights, or other agencies available for mediation or rectification of rights grievances, or to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

Section 504 Coordinator

Mr. Ben Johnson, Principal

PO Box 105

Blue Eye, MO 65611

Phone – Voice (417) 779-5331

TDD 1-800-735-2966 (Relay Missouri)

The Blue Eye R-V School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission to or employment in its education programs or activities. Inquiries to recipients concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX coordinator or OCR.

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SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT

PARENT/STUDENT RIGHTS IN IDENTIFICATION,

EVALUATION AND PLACEMENT

Please keep this explanation for future reference (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with disabilities*. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions.

You have the right to:

1. Have your child take part in, and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disability;

2. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law;

3. Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation, or placement of your child;

4. Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated with non-disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities.

5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided non-disabled students;

6. Have your child receive special education and related services if he/she is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL94-142) IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;

7. Have evaluations, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options;

8. Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the district;

9. Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in non-academic and extracurricular activities offered by the district;

10. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement;

11. Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you access to the records;

12. A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child’s records;

13. Request amendment of your child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the school district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you of the right to a hearing;

14. Request an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program or placement. You and the student may take part in the hearing and have an attorney present for you;

15. Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if you are successful on your claim; and,

16. File a local grievance.

* (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act statute and regulations: 29 U.S.C. 706(7), Section 794; 34 C.F.R. Part 104, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act statute and regulations: 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g; 34 C.F.R Part 99)

The person in this district who is responsible for assuring that the district complies with Section 504 is Mr. Ben Johnson , telephone number: (417)-779-5332.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Blue Eye R-V school district assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The Blue Eye R-V school district assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps Program.

The Blue Eye R-V school district assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Blue Eye R-V school district has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed during regular school hours (8a.m. - 4p.m.) on days school is in session, in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Local school districts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty-one (21) that reside in the district. This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential and must include: name of the child; parent/legal guardian’s name/address; birth date and age of the child; the child’s disability; and the services provided to the child. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability that is not attending the public school, please contact the Director of Special Services at 417-779-4166.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

SURROGATE PARENT PROGRAM

Pursuant to the requirements of state law, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate parent at such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in matters dealing with the provision of special education. For purposes of surrogate parent appointment, “parent” is defined as a biological parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not limited to, a grandparent, a step parent, or a foster parent with whom the child lives. The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of the State. The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.

The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in the district is without a parent. The district must notify the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to appoint a surrogate parent. Training for persons serving as surrogate parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the District.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent, more information can be obtained from the district’s Director of Special Services at 417-779-4166.

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Dear Parent or Guardian:

Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.

Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:

• Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

• Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and , if so, their qualifications.

• What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.

In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent--

• Information on the achievement level of the parent's child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and

• Timely notice that the parent's child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.

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Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure

For No Child Left Behind Programs

This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act (CLB).

A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplies, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education personnel.

Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.

The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy;(see opposite page). If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is not evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution.

Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplies, or misinterpreted by the Department itself.

Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district or Department personnel.

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TECHNOLOGY USAGE

For the purposes of this regulation and related policy and forms, the following terms are defined:

User: any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the district’s technology resources, including but not limited to students, employees, School Board members and agents of the school district.

User Identification (ID): any identifier which would allow a user access to the district’s technology resources, or to any program, including but not limited to e-mail and Internet access.

Password: a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric, and non-authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.

Student Users

No student will be given access to the district’s technology resources until the district receives a User Agreement signed by the student and the student’s parent(s), guardians(s), or person(s) standing in the place of a parent. Students who are 18 or who are otherwise able to enter into an enforceable contract may sign the User Agreement on file with the district may be granted permission to use district technology by the superintendent or designee in unusual situations.

Employee Users

No employee will be given access to the district’s technology resources before the district has a signed User Agreement on file.

Authorized employees may use the district’s technology resources for reasonable, incidental personal purposes as long as the use does not violate any provision of district policy, regulation or procedure, hinder the use of the district’s technology for the benefit of its students or waste district resources. Any use which jeopardizes the safety, security or usefulness of the district’s technology is considered unreasonable. Any use which interferes with the effective and professional performance of the employee’s job is considered unreasonable.

All employees must model the behavior expected of students, exhibit the same judgment as expected of students and serve as role models for students. Because computers are shared resources, it is not appropriate for an employee to access, view, display, store, print or disseminate information via district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, which students or other users could not access, view, display, store, print or disseminate, unless authorized by the district.

Board Member Users

Members of the School Board may be granted user privileges, including an electronic mail address, upon completion of a User Agreement. Board members will set an example of responsible use and will abide by district policies, regulations and procedures. Board members will comply with the Missouri Sunshine Law.

External Users

Consultants, counsel, independent contractors, and other persons having professional business with this school district may also be granted user privileges at the discretion of the superintendent or designee, subject to completion of a User Agreement and for the sole, limited purpose of conducting business with the school. External users must abide by all laws, district policies, regulations and procedures.

Privacy

A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user’s electronic communications or other activities involving the district’s technology resources.

All district technology resources are considered school property. The district may maintain or improve technology resources at any time. The district may remove, change or exchange hardware or other technology between buildings, classrooms, employees, students or any other user at any time, without prior notice. Authorized district personnel may load or delete new programs or information, install new equipment, upgrade any system or enter any system to correct problems at any time.

The district may examine all information stored on district technology resources at any time. The district may monitor employee and student technology usage. Electronic communications, all data stored on the district’s technology resources, and downloaded material, including files deleted from a user’s account, may be intercepted, accessed or searched by district administrators or designees at any time.

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Violations of Technology Usage Policies and Procedures

Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. A user’s privileges may be suspended pending an investigation concerning use of the district’s technology resources. Any violation of district policy, regulations or procedures regarding technology usage may result in temporary, long-term or permanent suspension of user privileges.

The administration may use disciplinary measures to enforce district policy, regulations and procedures. Students may be suspended or expelled for violating the district’s policies, regulations and procedures. Employees may be disciplined or terminated for violation of district policy, regulations or procedures, regardless of the success of failure of the attempt, may result in the same discipline or suspension of privileges as that of an actual violation.

Content Filtering and Monitoring

The district will monitor the on-line activities or minors and operate a technology protection measure (“filtering/blocking device”) on all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Evasion or disabling, or attempting to evade or disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited. The superintendent or designee, or the district’s technology administrator may disable the district’s filtering/blocking device to enable an adult user access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the district’s filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational purpose or otherwise benefit the district.

General Rules and Responsibilities

The following rules and responsibilities will be followed by all users of the district technology resources:

1. Applying for a user ID under false pretenses is prohibited.

2. Using another person’s user ID and/or password is prohibited.

3. Sharing one’s user ID and/or password is prohibited.

4. A user will be responsible for actions taken by any person using the ID or password assigned to the user.

5. Deletion, examination, copying or modification of files and /or data belonging to other users without their prior consent is prohibited.

6. Mass consumption of technology resources that inhibits use by others is prohibited.

7. Unless authorized by the district, non-educational Internet usage is prohibited.

8. Use of district technology for soliciting, advertising, fund-raising, commercial purposes or for financial gain is prohibited, unless authorized by the district.

9. Accessing fee services without permission from an administrator is prohibited. A user who accesses such services without permission is solely responsible for all charges incurred.

10. User are required to obey all laws, including criminal, copyright, privacy, defamation, and obscenity laws. The school district will render all reasonable assistance to local, state or federal officials for the investigation and prosecution or persons using district technology in violation of any law.

11. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that is pornographic, obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors, obscene to minors, libelous, pervasively indecent or vulgar, or advertising any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited.

12. Accessing viewing or disseminating information on any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited unless under the direction and supervision or district staff for curriculum-related purposes.

13. Accessing, viewing or dissemination information using direct resources including e-mail or Internet access that constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g. Threats of violence, defamation of character or of a person's race, religion or ethnic origin); presents a clear and present likelihood that, because of their content or their manner of distribution, will cause material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities, or will cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulation is prohibited.

14. Any use which has the purposes or effect of discriminating or harassing any persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, pregnancy, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act or the violation of any person's rights under applicable laws is prohibited. See policy AC and regulation ACR.

15. Any unauthorized, deliberate, or negligent action which damages or disrupts technology, alters its normal performance or causes it to malfunction is prohibited, regardless, of the location or the duration of the disruption.

16. Users may only install and use properly licensed software, audio or video media purchased by the districts or approved for use by the district. All users will adhere to the limitations of the district's technology license, and approved by the district.

17. At no time will district technology or software be removed from the district premises, unless authorized by the district

18. All users will use the district's property as it was intended. Technology or technology hardware will not be lifted, moved or relocated without permission from an administrator. All users will be held accountable for the damage they cause to district technology resources.

19. All damages incurred due to the misuse of the district's technology will be charged to the user. The district will hold all users accountable for the damage incurred and will seek both criminal and civil remedies, as necessary.
    
    

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Technology Security and Unauthorized Access

All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to a teacher or administrator.

No person will be given access to district technology if he/she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or designee.

1. Use of district technology resources in attempting to gain and gaining unauthorized access to any technology system or the files of another is prohibited.

2. Use of district technology to connect to other systems, in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system or the files of another is prohibited.

3. The unauthorized copying of system files is prohibited.

4. Intentional or negligent attempts, whether successful or unsuccessful, to interfere with the ability of others to utilize any technology are prohibited.

5. Any attempts to secure a higher level of privilege on the technology resources without authorization are prohibited.

6. The introduction of computer “viruses,” “hacking” tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs into a school computer, the school network, or any external networks is prohibited.

On-Line Safety- Disclosure, Use, and Dissemination or Personal Information

1. All students will be instructed on the dangers of sharing personal information about themselves or others over the Internet.

2. Student users are prohibited from sharing personal information about themselves or others over the Internet, unless authorized by the district.

3. Student users shall not agree to meet with someone they have met on-line without parental approval.

4. A student user shall promptly disclose his/her teacher or another school employee any message the user receives that is inappropriate or makes the user feel uncomfortable.

5. Users shall receive or transmit communications using only district approved and district-managed communication systems. For example, users may not use web-based e-mail, messaging, videoconferencing or chat services, except in special cases where arrangements have been made in advance and approved by the district.

6. All district employees will abide by state and federal law and Board policies and district rules, including but not limited to, policy JO and regulation JO-R, when communicating information about personally identifiable students.

7. Employees shall not transmit confidential student information using district technology, unless designated for that use. Employees will take precautions to prevent negligent disclosure of student information or student records.

8. No curricular or non-curricular publication distributed using district technology will include the address, phone number or e-mail address of any student without permission.

Electronic Mail

A user is responsible for all electronic mail (“e-mail”) originating from the user’s ID or password.

1. Forgery or attempted forgery of e-mail messages is illegal and prohibited.

2. Unauthorized attempts to read, delete, copy or modify e-mail of other users are prohibited.

3. Users are prohibited from sending unsolicited electronic mail to more than 20 addresses per message, per day, unless the communication is a necessary, employment-related function, or an authorized publication.

4. All users must adhere to the same standards for communicating on-line that are expected in the classroom, and consistent with district policies, regulations and procedures.

Exceptions

Exceptions to district rules will be made for district employees or agents conducting an investigation of a use which potentially violates the law, district policy, regulations or procedures. Exceptions will also be made for technology administrators who need access to district technology resources to maintain the district’s resources or examine and delete data stored on district computers as allowed by the district’s retention policy.

Waiver

Any user who believes he/she has a legitimate reason for using the district’s technology in a manner which may violate any of the district’s adopted policies, regulations and procedures may request a waiver from the building principal, superintendent or their designees. In making the decision to grant a waiver to a student, the administrator shall consider the purpose, age, maturity, and level of supervision involved.

No Warranty/No Endorsement

The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services, products or access it provides. The district’s technology resources are available on an “as is, as available” basis.

The district is not responsible for loss of data, delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions. The district does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of information obtained from the Internet, or use of its technology resources. Access does not include endorsement of content or the accuracy of the information obtained.

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DIRECTORY INFORMATION

“Directory Information” is information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. The school district designated the following items as “Directory Information:” student’s name, parent’s name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, date and place of birth, grade level, major field of study, enrollment status (e.g. full-time or part-time), participation in officially recognized activities and sports, including audiovisual or photographic records of the openly visible activities thereof (e.g., artistic performances, sporting contests, assemblies, service projects, awards ceremonies, etc…) weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors and awards received, most recent previous school attended photograph including photographs of regular school activities that do not disclose specific academic information about the child and/or would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy.

The district shall annually notify parents of students currently in attendance of the “Directory Information” the district will release. Parents or eligible students will have ten (10) school days after the annual public notice to view the student’s “Directory Information” and to provide notice in writing to the school district that they choose not to have this information or any portion of the “Directory Information” released. Unless notified to the contrary in writing within the ten (10) school day period, the school district may disclose any of the those items designated as “Directory Information” without the parent’s or eligible student’s prior written consent including in print and electronic publications of the school district.

“Directory Information” is considered a “public record” which must be released by the district to any person who requests it under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

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Parent/Guardian Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In order to help with communication, effective education and safety, please read the student handbook. This handbook has been approved by the Blue Eye R-V Board of Education. Below is a list of regulations that have caused some confusion. Thank you for taking the time to help improve our students education and safety.

1. Students are to arrive at or after 7:45 a.m. each morning

2. Students arriving by personal vehicles need to be dropped off in the back parking lot. Also, use this parking lot to pick-up students. (Parking lot between the middle school and gym)

3. Students who are absent from school are required to pick up an admit slip from the office. Students must pick up the slip between 7:45 and 8:12 a.m. the following morning.

4. Parents/Guardians requesting a bus route change or picking students up need to call before 1:30 p.m. Remember, after 2:00, most 7^th & 8^th grade students are at the High School.

5. Please note Attendance Policy (pg 7).

6. Please note Visitor's Policy (pg 9).

7. Please note Textbook Policy (pg.10).

8. Please note Student Dress Code (pg.10).
   
   
   I have read the Student-Parent Handbook,

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Parent/Guardian Student Name

This handbook will be read to all students in the Blue Eye Middle School