JCHS_Student_Handbook - Geary County Schools USD 475

absences must contact their teachers a day ahead of time for assignments. Teachers, however,
have the option of denying credit for makeup work resulting from an unexcused absence.
STUDENTS LEAVING DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Parents and students are encouraged to schedule appointments outside of school hours. Parents/guardians
of students who must leave during school hours should contact their academy
office. The office will issue an appointment slip to the student. Students who depart campus
during school hours must sign out and in through their academy office.
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
In compliance with K.S.A. 72-1113, students under the age of 18 (unless previously exempted from
compulsory attendance requirements) absent without excuse on either 3 consecutive school days
or 5 school days in any semester or 7 school days in any school year, shall be reported to the
County Attorney.
In addition to State Statutes, USD 475 is in the process of instituting new Truancy Procedures to
include a Truancy Court. Although the specifics of these new procedures are not available at the
time of the printing of this handbook, the rules and procedures will be made available before initiation.
TARDY POLICY (UNEXCUSED)
Teachers will follow the established tardy policy and procedure (listed below). Teachers will also
notify the administration of any recurring tardy problems.
First tardy Teacher will conference with the student and review the school tardy policy.
Second tardy Teacher will assign 15 minutes of detention, and notify parent.
Third tardy Teacher will forward a referral to the Academy Principal for action.
Cumulative tardies will result in additional ASD, OSS, placement on Attendance Contract, and/or
the convening of an Attendance Hearing.
SECTION IV: STUDENT SERVICES
SEMINAR PERIOD
1. PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF SEMINAR
Although the time schedules for Seminar in the two Campus Buildings are slightly different, Seminar
is an important part of the Academy Model in both Buildings. Seminar provides an opportunity
for students to receive academic assistance from teachers, utilize computer labs, access library/media
center, complete make-up work, take tests or quizzes, work on projects, receive tutoring,
collaborate with others or complete their homework. It is the responsibility of both the student
and the Seminar Teacher to ensure that Seminar is used for its intended purpose. Furthermore,
all Seminar guidelines must be consistently followed.
2. SEMINAR PROCEDURES
Seminar is divided into 3 time periods (Career Academy Campus)
• 1:15 – 1:45 Seminar Period 1 – Read for Me and Math Problems (no travel)
• 1:50 – 2:10 Seminar Period 2 – Students may travel with previous permission
• 2:15 – 2:35 Seminar Period 3 – Students may travel with previous permission
• All students will remain in their ―home seminar‖ and participate in the Read for Me and
Math Problems during the 1:15 – 1:45 time period.
• If a student does not have written permission from another teacher to ―visit‖ them, the student
will remain in his/her ―home seminar‖ until 2:40. “Written permission” includes notes,
e-mails, signed hall passes, etc.
• If a student has written permission from another teacher, they may pass to that teacher’s
location during the 1:45 – 1:50 time period, and then remain in that location until 2:10.