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FRAZEE HORNETS
PARENT/STUDENT
HANDBOOK
GRADES 7-12
FRAZEE HIGH SCHOOL
FRAZEE, MN 56544
www.frazee.k12.mn.us
Revised by ISD # 23 School Board on
August 9, 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................5
PART I – INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................5
ASSEMBLIES .................................................................................................................................5
BUILDING PASSES ......................................................................................................................5
CALENDAR ....................................................................................................................................6
DAILY TIME SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................6
COMPLAINTS ................................................................................................................................9
DANCES..........................................................................................................................................9
DROP/ADD/CHANGE SCHEDULES ........................................................................................10
EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS ........................................................................................10
EQUAL ACCESS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES ...........................................................................10
FEES [*] ........................................................................................................................................10
FOOD IN THE CLASSROOM ....................................................................................................11
FUNDRAISING ............................................................................................................................11
GIFTS TO EMPLOYEES ............................................................................................................11
GRADUATION CEREMONY ......................................................................................................11
GUIDANCE ..................................................................................................................................11
GYMNASIUM ...............................................................................................................................11
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND PARTIES ...........................................................................11
INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................12
INTERVIEWS OF STUDENTS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES ....................................................12
LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER ..............................................................................................12
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST ........................................................................................................12
NOON HOUR REGULATIONS.............................................................................................................. 12
LUNCH CONTRACT & ACCOUNT BALANCE .......................................................................12
MESSAGES/DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS .............................................................................13
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ..................................................................................................13
NON-DISCRIMINATION [*] ......................................................................................................13
NOTICE OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS [**] ......................................................13
PARENT AND TEACHER CONFERENCES ............................................................................14
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ............................................................................................................14
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [*] .................................................................................................14
PROM ............................................................................................................................................14
SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................................14
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................14
ELIGIBILITY - ACADEMIC ................................................................................................................... 15
ELIGIBILITY - MSHSL .......................................................................................................................... 16
SCHOOL CLOSING PROCEDURES .........................................................................................19
SEARCHES ...................................................................................................................................19
LOCKERS AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS WITHIN A LOCKER [*] ............................................... 19
DESKS .................................................................................................................................................... 20
PERSONAL POSESSIONS AND STUDENT’S PERSON ....................................................................... 20
VEHICLES ON CAMPUS [**] .............................................................................................................. 20
PATROLS AND INSPECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 20
SEARCH OF THE INTERIOR OF A STUDENT’S MOTOR VEHICLE ................................................ 21
STUDENT ID BADGES ...............................................................................................................21
STUDENTS PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ...................................................................21
DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL-SPONSORED MATERIALS ON SCHOOL PREMISES [**] ....... 21
SCHOOL-SPONSORED STUDENT PUBLICATIONS .......................................................................... 21
POSTER RULES ..................................................................................................................................... 22
STUDENT ASSISTANCE TEAM ...............................................................................................22
STUDENT ASSISTANT ...............................................................................................................22
STUDENT COUNCIL ..................................................................................................................22
STUDENT DRIVER .....................................................................................................................22
STUDENT RECORDS [*] ............................................................................................................22
STUDENT SURVEY [*] ...............................................................................................................23
TELEPHONE ...............................................................................................................................24
TEXTBOOKS ................................................................................................................................24
TITLE IX .......................................................................................................................................24
TRANSPORTATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS .......................................................24
EXTRACURRICULAR TRANSPORTATION .......................................................................................... 25
VIDEO- AND AUDIO- TAPING .................................................................................................25
SCHOOL BUSES .................................................................................................................................... 25
PLACES OTHER THAN BUSES ............................................................................................................ 25
PART II – ACADEMICS ............................................................................................................25
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES .............................................................25
EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS/ALC .......................................................................... 25
HOMEBOUND ....................................................................................................................................... 25
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM................................................................................................26
CLASS RANK/ACADEMIC STANDING ...................................................................................26
HONOR ROLL ....................................................................................................................................... 27
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EARLY GRADUATION ...............................................................................................................27
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................................27
FIELD TRIPS ...............................................................................................................................27
GRADES........................................................................................................................................27
GRADING SCALE (4 - 12) ..................................................................................................................... 27
ELECTRONIC GRADES (4-12)………………………………………………………………………..28
INCOMPLETE ....................................................................................................................................... 28
PASS/FAIL.............................................................................................................................................. 28
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS [*] .......................................................................................28
COURSE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 29
MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS .............................................................................................. 30
SECTION 504 ......................................................................................................................................... 31
INDEPENDENT STUDY ........................................................................................................................ 31
HOMEWORK................................................................................................................................31
MAKE-UP WORK .................................................................................................................................. 31
PROMOTION AND RETENTION ..............................................................................................32
JUNIOR HIGH PROMOTION & RETENTION ..................................................................................... 32
POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) .......................................................32
COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL ..................................................................................................... 32
SUMMER SCHOOL .....................................................................................................................33
PARENT RIGHT TO KNOW [*] .................................................................................................33
PART III — RULES AND DISCIPLINE ..................................................................................34
ATTENDANCE [**] .....................................................................................................................34
TARDIES ................................................................................................................................................ 35
COLLEGE VISITS .................................................................................................................................. 35
SCHOOL AUTHORITY .......................................................................................................................... 35
BULLYING PROHIBITION [**] ................................................................................................36
BULLYING ............................................................................................................................................. 36
BUSES – CONDUCT AND CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR [**] ...........................37
CELL PHONES, PAGERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES 38
DISCIPLINE [**] .........................................................................................................................39
BEHAVIOR ............................................................................................................................................. 39
HANDS-OFF .......................................................................................................................................... 40
LAW ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
LEAVING SCHOOL ............................................................................................................................... 40
LOITERING............................................................................................................................................ 40
INSUBORDINATION ............................................................................................................................. 40
DETENTION .......................................................................................................................................... 40
SUSPENSION ......................................................................................................................................... 40
EXPULSION ........................................................................................................................................... 41
SEVERE AND HABITUAL CLAUSE ..................................................................................................... 41
DRESS AND APPEARANCE ......................................................................................................41
SKATEBOARD/ROLLERBLADES/ROLLER SHOES ............................................................................ 42
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DRUG-FREE SCHOOL AND WORKPLACE ............................................................................42
ALCOHOL .............................................................................................................................................. 42
DRUGS ................................................................................................................................................... 42
HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE PROHIBITION [*] ............................................................43
HAZING PROHIBITION [*] .......................................................................................................44
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE................................................................................................44
PARKING ON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY .....................................................................45
STUDENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 45
VISITORS ............................................................................................................................................... 46
TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS [*] ..............................................................................................46
VANDALISM/ABUSE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY ....................................................................46
WEAPONS PROHIBITION.........................................................................................................46
SAFE ZONE .................................................................................................................................47
PART IV — HEALTH AND SAFETY ......................................................................................48
ACCIDENTS .................................................................................................................................48
EYE PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................ 48
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT UPDATE [*] ...............................................................................48
CRISIS MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................48
TORNADO DRILLS................................................................................................................................ 48
FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS ........................................................................................................ 48
LOCK DOWN DRILLS ........................................................................................................................... 49
DIRECTORY INFORMATION AND STUDENT RECORDS ................................................................. 49
HEALTH INFORMATION .........................................................................................................49
FIRST AID .............................................................................................................................................. 49
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES .............................................................................................................. 49
ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM .......................................................................................................... 50
HEALTH SERVICE ................................................................................................................................ 50
IMMUNIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 50
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY .............................................................. 50
PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTICE [*] .................................................................................51
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................51
VISITORS/BUILDING ACCESS ................................................................................................51
TRESPASSING (M.S. § 609.605, subd. 4) .............................................................................................. 51
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PREFACE
This Student Handbook has been developed to help Frazee High School provide information and
notices to students and parents/guardians. The handbook addresses many issues, and it can serve as one
of the tools for our school, students, and parents/guardians to work together effectively toward the
common goal of an excellent education for students.
A handbook is an efficient and effective way to provide the notices required by law and/or policy.
Notices required by statute are identified at the end of the heading for that topic by the symbol, [*].
Notices required by MSBA/MASA model policy are identified at the end of the heading for that topic by
the symbol, [**]. The information and references following a heading with one of these symbols meet a
notice requirement.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for deciding to make Frazee High School a part of your educational future. As the
faculty and administration prepares you for your future beyond high school, we will work with you to
insure that it is a positive experience.
Frazee-Vergas Schools has so much to offer. From Academics to extra-curricular, the faculty and
staff are dedicated to providing the best education as we prepare our youth for the future. With a wide
variety of classes to choose from, Frazee students are able to excel in the areas of interest or explore in
areas that will assist them in determining their future plans.
If you are looking for a school that abounds in high expectations and positive experiences, look no
further. Frazee-Vergas Public Schools is the one. Come see what the BUZZ is all about.
PART I – INFORMATION
ASSEMBLIES
Several educational and entertaining programs are held throughout the school year for students. This is
a place where students’ courtesy and manners will be displayed. Quiet attention, proper applause, and proper
respect will be required. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action, loss of assembly privileges,
and an assignment to a study area.
BUILDING PASSES
Except when passing to classes between hours, students shall be in the classroom at all times. Students
should be kept out of the hallways for discipline, safety, and security reasons.
Passes may be given with teacher discretion for the following: restroom, administrative office, guidance, health
service, and media center.
Teachers issuing passes to students:
Only one student's full name on a pass.
Students must return to the class where they received the pass before the end of the period.
Only office personnel issue passes to leave the building.
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CALENDAR
Aug. 26 New Teacher In-service Aug. 30 Staff Development
Sept. 1, 2, Staff Development Sept. 2 ES & HS Open House (5-8pm)
Sept. 6 Labor Day No School Sept. 7 First Day of School
Oct. 21&22 Fall Break
Nov. 5 End of 1 st Quarter
Nov. 11 ES & HS PTC 5:00-8:00 Nov. 12 ES & HS PTC 8:00-12:00
Nov. 25 & 26 Thanksgiving Break Dec.23-Dec. 31 Winter Break
Jan. 21 End of 2 nd Quarter (early out) Jan. 21 Staff Development (PM)
Jan. 24 Staff Development Feb. 3 & 10 ES PTC 5:00 – 8:00
Feb. 14 Mid Quarter Break March 25 End of 3 rd Quarter (early out)
March 25 Staff Development (PM) March 28 Staff Development
April 5 & 7 HS PTC 5:00 – 8:00
April 21 & 22 Spring Break May 22 Graduation
May 27 End of 4 th Quarter Last Day of School (early out)
May 30 Memorial Day No School May 31 Staff Development (Half Day)
DAILY TIME SCHEDULE
School building hours are from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Monday – Friday. Students need to be in a
supervised area prior to 8 am or after 3:30 pm. Students that are in the building before or after these stated
times need to be in the area of Door # 1. Students may be asked to leave the building if they do not remain by
the designated entrance.
Frazee High School will operate on different schedules throughout the year. The schedules will be as follows:
Regular, Two Hour Late Start, Two Hour Early Out, A.M. and P.M. Advisor/Assembly Schedules.
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(Regular Schedule)
Grades 7 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
1st Bell 8:06 1st Bell 8:06
Period 1 8:10-9:02 Period 1 8:10-9:02 (52)
Period 2 9:06-9:58 Period 2 9:06-9:58 (52)
Period 3 10:02-10:54 Period 3 10:02:10:54 (52)
Lunch 10:54-11:24 Period 4 10:58-11:50 (52)
Period 4 11:24-12:16 Lunch 11:50-12:20 (30)
Period 5 12:20-1:12 Period 5 12:20-1:12 (52)
Period 6 1:16 – 2:08 Period 6 1:16-2:08 (52)
Period 7 2:12-3:05 Period 7 2:12-3:05 (53)
(Two Hour Late Start)
Grades 7 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
1st Bell 10:06 1st Bell 10:06
Period 1 10:10-10:45 Period 1 10:10-10:45 (35)
Period 2 10:49-11:24 Period 2 10:49-11:24 (35)
Lunch 11:24-11:54 Period 3 11:28-12:03 (35)
Period 3 11:54-12:29 Lunch 12:03-12:33 (30)
Period 4 12:33-1:08 Period 4 12:33-1:08 (35)
Period 5 1:12-1:47 Period 5 1:12-1:47 (35)
Period 6 1:51-2:26 Period 6 1:51-2:26 (35)
Period 7 2:30-3:05 Period 7 2:30-3:05 (35)
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(Two Hour Early Out)
Grades 7 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
1st Bell 8:06 1st Bell 8:06
Period 1 8:10-8:45 Period 1 8:10-8:45 (35)
Period 2 8:49-9:24 Period 2 8:49-9:24 (35)
Period 3 9:28-10:03 Period 3 9:28-10:03 (35)
Period 4 10:07-10:42 Period 4 10:07-10:42 (35)
Lunch 10:42-11:12 Period 5 10:46-11:21 (35)
Period 5 11:12-11:47 Lunch 11:21-11:51 (30)
Period 6 11:51-12:26 Period 6 11:51-12:26 (35)
Period 7 12:30-1:05 Period 7 12:30-1:05 (35)
(A.M. Advisor/Assembly Schedule)
Grades 7 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
1st Bell 8:06 1st Bell 8:06
Period 1 8:10-8:57 Period 1 8:10-8:57 (47)
Period 2 9:01-9:48 Period 2 9:01-9:48 (47)
Advise/Assem 9:52-10:22 Advise/Assem 9:52-10:22 (30)
Period 3 10:26-11:13 Period 3 10:26-11:13 (47)
Lunch 11:13-11:43 Period 4 11:17-12:04 (47)
Period 4 11:43-12:30 Lunch 12:04-12:34 (30)
Period 5 12:34-1:21 Period 5 12:34-1:21 (47)
Period 6 1:25-2:12 Period 6 1:25-2:12 (47)
Period 7 2:16-3:05 Period 7 2:16-3:05 (49)
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(P.M. Advisor/Assembly Schedule)
Grades 7 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
1st Bell 8:06 1st Bell 8:06
Period 1 8:10-8:57 Period 1 9:01-9:48 (47)
Period 2 9:01-9:48 Period 2 9:52-10:39 (47)
Period 3 9:52-10:39 Period 3 9:52-10:39 (47)
Lunch 10:39-11:09 Period 4 10:43-11:30 (47)
Period 4 11:09-11:56 Lunch 11:30-12:00 (30)
Period 5 12:00-12:47 Period 5 12:00-12:47 (47)
Period 6 12:51-1:38 Period 6 12:51-1:38 (47)
Period 7 1:42-2:31 Period 7 1:42-2:31 (49)
Advise/Assem 2:35-3:05 Advise/Assem 2:35-3:05 (30)
COMPLAINTS
Students, parents/guardians, employees, or other persons may report concerns or complaints to the
school district. Complaints may be either written or oral. People are encouraged, but not required, to file a
written complaint at the building level where appropriate. The appropriate administrator will respond in writing
to the complaining party regarding the school district’s response to the complaint.
DANCES
(Grades 7-9) Junior High
Seventh – ninth grade dances are closed dances. Only students who attend FHS and/or are a registered
home schooled student within our district may attend. No seventh – ninth grade dance will be approved to run
later than 10 p.m. on a night preceding a school day. Weekend dances will run from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. and
doors will be locked one hour after the start of a dance. When you leave a dance you do not get back in!
(Exceptions maybe granted by administration) Students must present their school picture ID in order to gain
admittance.
(Grades 9-12) Senior High
Ninth – twelfth grade dances are open dances. No ninth – twelfth grade dance will be approved to run
later than 11 p.m. on a night preceding a school day. Weekend dances may run from 9 p.m. until 12 midnight
and doors will be locked one hour after the start of a dance. Senior High dances are for FHS students (registered
home schooled) and their dates, actions of the guest are the responsibility of the host. Guests must be signed up
1 week prior to the dance, 19 years old or younger, (20 years old for prom) and they must present a photo ID at
the dance. When you leave a dance you do not get back in! (Exceptions maybe granted by administration)
Students must present their school picture ID in order to gain admittance.
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DROP/ADD/CHANGE SCHEDULES
Teachers are assigned and courses are offered on the basis of the registration process. We hope that you
have given thought to your selection of courses for the current year and will not need to change your schedule at
the beginning of either semester.
Occasionally students wish to change their programs of study shortly after school opens. Should this be the
case, students are reminded to check the graduation requirements to see if their request can be granted? Then
they must meet with the counselor to discuss the change. Some requests may be denied because of student
overload in a class or for other reasons. Program changes after the opening days of school will be granted in
rare cases. The counselor must approve all changes.
If you wish to request a program change, you should note:
You must carry the equivalent of seven classes each semester.
Efforts have been made to provide each student with the schedule of courses selected cooperatively by the
student, family, and school personnel. Sometimes scheduling of classes will not accommodate each student.
Schedules will not be changed after the fourth day of the semester. Any error in the students schedule should
be reported in writing to the appropriate counselor during the first week of school. No schedule changes will be
made to accommodate jobs or other non-educational factors.
Classroom assignments are within the school district’s discretion. A student’s classroom assignment
cannot be designated as directory information. As a result, classroom assignments are not public information
and cannot be listed publicly.
EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS
The age of majority for most purposes in Minnesota is 18 years of age. All students, regardless of age,
are governed by the rules for students provided in school district policy.
EQUAL ACCESS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES
The school district has created a limited open forum for secondary students to conduct non-curriculumrelated
meetings during non-instructional time. The school district will not discriminate against or deny equal
access or a fair opportunity on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech
at such meetings. These limited open forum meetings will be voluntary and student initiated; will not be school
sponsored; employees or agents of the school will be present at religious meetings only in a non-participatory
capacity; the meetings will not interfere with the orderly conduct of educational activities within the school; and
nonschool persons will not direct, control, or regularly attend activities of student groups. All meetings under
this provision must follow the procedures established by the school district.
FEES [*]
Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided with state, federal, and local funds
at no charge to a student. Students are expected to provide their own pencils, paper, erasers, and notebooks.
Students may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including but not limited to:
Lunch fees (depending on free and reduced status) activity participation, pictures, activity spectator,
labs, projects, field trips, etc.
Cost for materials for a class project that exceeds minimum requirements and is kept by the student.
Security deposits for the return of materials, supplies, or equipment.
Field trips are considered supplementary to the district’s educational program.
Admission fees or costs to attend or participate in optional extracurricular activities and programs.
Voluntarily purchased student health and accident insurance.
Use of musical instruments owned or rented by the school district.
A school-district-sponsored driver or motorcycle education training course.
Transportation to and from school for students living within two miles of school.
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Transportation of students to and from optional extracurricular activities or post-secondary
instruction conducted at locations other than school.
Students will be charged for textbooks, workbooks, and library books that are lost or destroyed. The
school district may waive a required fee or deposit if the student and parent/guardian are unable to pay. For
more information, contact the High School Principal.
FOOD IN THE CLASSROOM
Food is not allowed in the classrooms unless it has been pre-approved by the classroom teacher in
advance and should not be on a regular basis. Water is the only beverage allowed in classrooms. The
classroom teachers reserve the right to determine if water is allowable in their classroom.
FUNDRAISING
All fundraising activities conducted by student groups and organizations and/or parent groups must be
approved in advance by the High School Principal. Participation in non-approved fundraising activities is a
violation of school district policy. Solicitations of students or employees by students for non-school-related
activities will not be allowed during the school day.
GIFTS TO EMPLOYEES
Employees are not allowed to solicit, accept, or receive a gift from a student, parent, or other individual
or organization of greater than nominal value. Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to write letters and
notes of appreciation or to give small tokens of gratitude.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Student participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right. Students who have
completed the requirements for graduation are allowed to participate in graduation exercises, unless
participation is denied for appropriate reasons, which may include discipline. Graduation exercises are under the
control and direction of the High School Principal.
GUIDANCE
Guidance services are available to every student in school. These services include scheduling of classes,
testing, assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, occupational information, career
information, study assistance, help with home, school and/or social concerns, or any question the student may
feel he or she would like to discuss with a counselor.
Students wishing to see the counselor must get a pass from the counselor in advance. Students asking to
be excused from a class must show this pass to the teacher before leaving the class. Remember, this must be
done in advance.
GYMNASIUM
The High School Gymnasium is not available for unsupervised activities. Students will not use the gym
facilities unless a teacher is in attendance. Community Education activities for adults in the gym will be under
the supervision of the Community Education Director.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND PARTIES
Holiday observances and classroom holiday parties must be approved in advance by the High School
Principal. Any student that does not care to participate may be excused to the media center and must remain
there for the remainder of the class period.
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INSURANCE
It is the policy of the Board of Education that all students participating in the high school athletic
program be required to show evidence of an insurance program that would protect them in the event of an
injury. Coaches will not permit students to participate in either practice or interscholastic contests until this
coverage has been established. Coverage is available to those who do not carry accidental insurance or hospital
or medical insurance at home. This coverage is arranged through the bank by the school and will cover students
for athletic contests.
INTERVIEWS OF STUDENTS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Students may not be interviewed during the school day by persons other than a student’s
parents/guardians or school district officials, employees, and/or agents, except as provided by law and/or school
policy.
LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER
The library/media center is open from 7:30-8:30am and 3:30- 5:00pm M-F when a supervisor is present.
Students may use the library/media center during the school day when a supervisor is present and must present a
pass upon entering.
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST
Students will use their ID badge for lunch and Breakfast purchases. Students that do not have their ID
badge will need to report to the back of the line and will have their name scanned. Students must remain in the
cafeteria or commons while eating lunch and breakfast. Breakfast will serve between 7:45 to 8:10am. In the
morning, once students have finished breakfast, they may move about the building in preparation for the school
day. At lunch, students must remain in the cafeteria or commons area. Students may purchase lunch at school
or bring a prepared lunch from home. All food is to remain in the cafeteria. Milk will be available for purchase
to supplement lunches brought from home. Students who lose their ID badge will be required to purchase a
replacement at a cost of $5.00.
NOON HOUR REGULATIONS
Students in grades 7-9 operate under a closed noon hour policy, which requires that all students remain
in the school building during noon hour. Students in grades 10-12 operate on an open noon hour policy, which
permits students to leave school grounds. It is very important that students in grades 10-12 remember that they
are not allowed to drive, ride, go into and/or enter cars or cycles during the noon hour. Open lunch is a
privilege and students must adhere to all school rules and be good stewards for the school. Violation of school
rules during open lunch, including students that are 18 years old may result in disciplinary action. FHS students
are expected to police themselves and use good judgment during open lunch. Continued issues may result in a
closed campus for a designated period of time. Students in grades 10-12 that leave the school for lunch must
report to the cafeteria or commons area upon their return to the school.
LUNCH CONTRACT & ACCOUNT BALANCE
Frazee-Vergas Public Schools recognizes the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide breakfast and
lunch for their children. Proper nutritional intake is essential for adequate learning to occur. Students may
purchase meals when funds have been deposited into their account. Guests may purchase a meal(s) through
cash payment at the business office, high school office and elementary office. Households may apply for free
and reduced meals anytime during the school year. Applications are available at the business office, high
school office, and elementary office. High School students will be notified in the food service line when their
account is insufficient to provide food service for a week. Assistance from county Social Services may be
required by the school for possible neglect when district notification and collections procedures are
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unsuccessful. Negative food service accounts are not permissible and students and guests shall not be allowed
to charge or receive meals when the account is insufficient. Past due accounts shall be turned over to a
collection agency. The District has the discretion to pursue collection through small claims court or other
means to collect delinquent accounts. Families whose accounts are in collection shall not receive food service
meals until the account is paid in full. This is in accordance with Frazee-Vergas School District Policy 715.
Lunch contracts are available at the High School Office and lunch account balances may be checked by using
the Parent Online Access, for more information call the High School Office.
MESSAGES/DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS
Office telephones are not for students’ personal use. Students will not be called out of class to receive
phone messages except in the event of an emergency. Personal cell phone use during the instructional day is
also prohibited with the exception of lunch.
Gifts, flowers, balloons, food and other items delivered to students will be delivered to the office.
Deliveries will not be made to classrooms during regular classroom hours. They will have to be picked up at
the end of the school day or between classes. The office will notify students of messages at approximately 3:10
pm. In the case of an EMERGENCY, office staff will make every effort to assist parents in the delivery of
emergency messages or items. The office is not responsible for unclaimed messages or deliveries. We ask that
parents be aware that we have a very limited staff and a very large student population. Please request
assistance only in true emergencies and when no other alternative is available.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, the hope of the National Association of
Secondary School Principals was to create an organization that would recognize and encourage academic
achievement, while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of
scholarship, character, service, and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921. Selection as a
member of the National Honor Society is often the pinnacle of one’s achievements in school. The first criterion
to be considered for the National Honor Society is to achieve the required cumulative grade point average at the
end of the sophomore year and continuing throughout the senior year.
Selection as a National Honor Society member is a privilege, not a right, and is granted by the National
Honor Society Faculty Council, which has been appointed by the High School Principal. Demonstration of
outstanding performance in all four National Honor Society membership criteria of scholarship, leadership,
service, and character are required for selection.
NON-DISCRIMINATION [*]
The school district is committed to inclusive education and providing an equal educational opportunity
for all students. The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation,
or age in its programs and activities. The school board has designated Superintendent, Deron Stender, 305 N.
Lake Street, 218-334-3181 ext. 5605, as the district’s human rights officer to handle inquiries regarding
nondiscrimination.
NOTICE OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS [**]
The school district will give notice to teachers and other appropriate school district staff before students
with a history of violent behavior are placed in their classrooms. Prior to giving this notice, district officials will
inform the student’s parent or guardian that the notice will be given. The student’s parents/guardians have the
right to review and challenge their child’s records, including the data documenting the history of violent
behavior.
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PARENT AND TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent and teacher conferences will be held twice each year. Parents may make appointments for
additional conferences with teachers, counselors and administration. For more information, contact the High
School office at 218-334-3181.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Parents/guardians are welcome in the schools and are encouraged to volunteer in their children’s
classrooms. To volunteer in the high school building or classroom, parents/guardians should contact the High
School Principal or classroom teacher. Parents/guardians who visit the school must sign in at the HS office
before entering a classroom. The classroom teacher will also be notified in advance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE [*]
Students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America one or more
times each week. Any person who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any
personal reason may elect not to do so. Students must respect another person’s right to make that choice.
Students will also receive instruction in the proper etiquette toward, correct display of, and respect for the flag.
PROM
The Prom and after Prom party is for FHS students in grades 11-12. No freshmen or any student older
than 20 will be allowed to participate in Prom. Sophomores shall not attend Prom unless they are a date of a
FHS junior or senior. You are considered a junior when entering your third year of high school with a minimum
of 25 semester credits. All guests must complete an application form and gain approval before attending Prom.
Any exceptions must be cleared with the principal. (Form available in HSO)
SCHEDULES
A schedule is needed to ensure the smooth operation of the school. The daily school schedule is often
building specific and within the authority of the building principal to determine. Schedules will not be changed
after the fourth day of the semester. Any error in the students schedule should be reported in writing to the
appropriate counselor during the first week of school. No schedule changes will be made to accommodate jobs
or other non-educational factors.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The school district provides opportunities for students to pursue special interests that contribute to their
physical, mental, and emotional health; however, instruction is the school district’s priority.
Students who participate in school-sponsored activities are expected to responsibly represent the school
and community. All rules pertaining to student conduct and student discipline apply to school activities.
All spectators at school-sponsored activities are expected to behave appropriately. Students and
employees may be subject to discipline and parents/guardians and other spectators may be subject to sanctions
for inappropriate, illegal, or unsportsmanlike behavior at these activities or events.
The Frazee-Vergas School District is a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).
Students who participate in MSHSL activities must also abide by the MSHSL rules. The district will enforce all
MSHSL rules during the school year and in the summer where applicable.
Employees who conduct MSHSL activities will cover applicable rules, penalties, and opportunities with
students and parents/guardians prior to the start of an activity. For more information about the MSHSL rules
and student eligibility requirements, contact the activities director.
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Statement of Philosophy
The primary purpose of the activities program of Frazee-Vergas Schools is to promote physical, mental,
social, emotional, and moral well being of participants. It is expected that activities in school will be a positive
force in preparing youth for an enriching and vital role in life.
The activities program is an important and integral part of the school program and is open to all
students. Through voluntary participation, the student gives time, energy, and loyalty to the program. S/he also
accepts the training rules, regulations, and responsibilities which are unique to an activities program. In order to
contribute to the welfare of the group, the student must willingly assume these obligations as each role
demands, meaning the individual participant makes sacrifices not required of non-participants.
The academic and behavior standards for all participants in extra-curricular activities are those approved
by the Minnesota High School League and expanded by the District #23 Board of Education; this activities
policy pertains to and covers all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in Frazee-Vergas Public Schools.
At no time shall the standards and penalties administered by Frazee High School officials be less than those
required by the Minnesota State High School League.
General Information
Minnesota State High School League rules and Frazee High School activities policy must be followed in
all cases of eligibility, transfer, physical examinations, insurance coverage, starting dates, use of school
equipment, etc.
Each director/supervisor has the responsibility to know, to inform activity members and parents, as well
as to enforce Frazee High School and MSHSL regulations in these matters. Before participating in an activity,
each student must turn in to the school office the required form validating that they have received and read the
activity participation rules.
ELIGIBILITY - ACADEMIC
Academic success is a student-participants first responsibility. Participation in Extra-Curricular and Co-
Curricular activities is a privilege and performance in the classroom is the student’s primary responsibility.
Student’s grades will be checked on a weekly basis from mid-quarter on for each of the four quarters. They will
be checked every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Student’s that have a “D” or an “F” will receive a letter home
indicating to their parents that their child is at risk for failing or has failed a specific class(s).
If the student has a failing grade they will be ineligible through the following week. The period of ineligibility
will be Sunday through the next Sunday. If they have a near-failing grade they will not be ineligible to
participate. If the student who has failed receives a passing grade at the next weekly check he/she would
become eligible for the following week. All student-participants will be checked each week from mid-quarter
on until the final quarter grade and that would be the last check until the next quarter. Each weekly check
requires the student to be passing or they will be ineligible for the one week period following the failed check.
A student who fails fourth quarter and is not out for a spring activity that causes him/her to sit out an event(s)
will do so the following fall if they are out for a fall activity. This means that the student would not participate
in the first week of scheduled events. Scrimmages would not be considered as an event. Events would be
games or matches.
Attendance
A student must be in school, if school is in session, the entire day in order to participate or practice on
that day. If school is not in session, i.e. a Saturday tournament, it stands alone without reference to the previous
school day. An exception would be unusual circumstances as approved by the High School Principal.
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ELIGIBILITY - MSHSL
To be eligible to participate in the high school activity program, a student must be eligible under
Minnesota State High School League rules and FHS regulations. It is the responsibility of students attending
Frazee High School to become familiar with MSHSL rules and FHS policies.
Eligibility: In order to participate in co-curricular activities, students must meet the following
guidelines:
1. Present a current physical (athletes only).
2. Be less than 20 years of age.
3. Have earned three semester credits the previous semester.
4. Must meet Minnesota High School League Eligibility Guidelines.
5. Carry the required number of credits for graduation.
6. Be in regular attendance, having enrolled at least two weeks before being in a game.
7. Must be in class a full day to participate in any co-curricular activity (practice or event).
The intent of this rule is to foster the idea that student-athletes are to be held to a high degree of accountability
as they work toward honing their leadership characteristics. These consequences are not meant to “punish” but
rather to hold student-athletes accountable to themselves and their teams.
Students and parents must read and sign an eligibility bulletin before they may participate. The rules for the
league-sponsored activities for which our school district is involved in interscholastic contests are as follows:
Alcohol: Students shall not attend a party where alcoholic beverages are served during the school day or noon
hour or shall not use a beverage containing alcohol during the calendar year. Students violating this standard
shall be suspended from participation in all MSHSL activities.
Tobacco: Students shall not use tobacco during the calendar year. Student violating this standard shall be
suspended from participation in MSHSL activities according to the league rules.
Drugs: Students shall not use, consume, have in their possession, buy, sell or give away marijuana or any
substance defined by law as a drug unless specifically prescribed by his/her doctor for the student’s personal
use during the calendar year. Students violating this standard shall be suspended from participation in all
MSHSL activities according to the league rules.
Suspension: Students with school suspension time pending will be ineligible to participate in an event until all
time is complete. If a student has an in-school suspension, no participation in co-curricular activities will be
allowed.
Guidelines: These guidelines establish a standard of expectations amongst all FHS students who are
involved in “League” (Minnesota State High School League); and school sponsored non-League activities.
With this mindset we call for a provision within our High School which acknowledges that all students are a
“member in good standing” until they have violated the student code of Conduct. As a member of the student
body in good standing they may participate in those activities considered to be extra-curricular in nature. As in
society, should a student choose to violate this code they will be excluded from those “extra” activities.
*A student who is serving a MSHSL violation during an activity season must complete the entire season
in order for the violation to have been served.
*A student who must serve a penalty for a violation of MSHSL bylaws will be allowed to count only those
contests where the student is eligible and physically able to enter the contest.
Frazee High School will follow the established MSHSL eligibility rules:
The High School League has placed activities in two categories.
Category I: All MSHSL interscholastic competition in athletics, speech or one-act plays.
Category II: All music activities, FFA activities, FLA, and school plays or other activities sponsored by
Frazee High School. Will include, but do not limit these activities too: Homecoming and Snow Week
activities, student council, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, language clubs, Close-Up, national and
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international trips, graduation activities (except commencement exercises, but w/o honors), and
Knowledge Bowl.
Events that are considered to be a graded component of the classroom are excluded.
Consumption
The Rule for Category I and II
During the school year or during the season of practice, play or rehearsal, regardless of quantity, a student shall
not use a beverage containing alcohol; use tobacco; or use or consume, have in possession, buy or sell or give
away a controlled substance including anabolic steroids and inhalants.
Penalty for the first violation: Confirmation of the first violation the student shall lose eligibility for the
next three weeks or three consecutive events in which the student would participate, whichever is greater.
Penalty for the second violation: Confirmation of the second violation the student shall lose eligibility for
six weeks or six consecutive events in which the student would participate, whichever is greater.
Penalty for the third and subsequent violations: A student will lose eligibility for twelve weeks or twelve
consecutive events in which the student would participate; whichever is greater.
*Penalties shall be accumulative beginning with the student’s first participation in a MSHSL activity
(varsity level participation) and continuing through the student’s high school career.
Possession
Rule for Category I and II
No student shall possess alcohol or tobacco. Possession of controlled substance is addressed under
Consumption.
Penalty for the first violation shall be: Confirmation of the first violation the student shall lose eligibility
for the next three consecutive interscholastic events or three weeks of a season in which the student is a
participant, whichever is greater.
Penalty for the second violation shall be: Confirmation of the second violation the student shall lose
eligibility for the next six consecutive interscholastic events or six weeks of a season in which the student is
a participant, whichever is greater.
Penalty for the third and subsequent violations shall be: The student shall lose eligibility for the next
twelve consecutive interscholastic events or twelve weeks of a season in which the student is a participant,
whichever is greater.
Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment
The rule for Category I and II
Penalty for first violation: Confirmation of the first violation the student shall lose eligibility for the next
three weeks or three events; whichever is greater.
Penalty for second violation: Confirmation of the second the student shall lose eligibility for six weeks or
six events; whichever is greater.
Penalty for third and subsequent violations: A student will lose eligibility for twelve weeks or twelve
events; whichever is greater.
*The MSHSL recognizes a distinction between harassment and violence. ISD #23 will use the following
definitions when applying penalties to these types of issues.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates section 703 of title VII of the Civil Rights Acts
of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq., and Minnesota Statutes Sections 363.01-.14, the Minnesota
Human Rights Act.
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A. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated
physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Sexual
harassment is illegal but may or may not be criminal activity.
B. Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to:
1. verbal, written/graphic harassment or abuse;
2. subtle pressure for sexual activity;
3. inappropriate patting or pinching;
4. intentional brushing against the individual’s body;
5. demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s
employment or educational status;
6. demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment
with regard to an individual’s employment or demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied
or overt promises of preferential treatment;
7. any unwelcome touching of a sexual nature.
C. Sexual Violence is a physical act of aggression that involves the touching of another’s intimate parts, either
above or underneath the other person’s clothes, or forcing another to touch one’s intimate parts, either above
or underneath one’s clothes. Intimate parts, as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1990, Section 609.341, include
the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttocks, or breast of a human being. Sexual violence is a
criminal activity.
Sexual violence may include, but is not limited to:
touching, patting, grabbing, or pinching another person’s intimate parts, either same sex or opposite sex.
coercing or forcing sexual touching on another;
coercing or forcing sexual intercourse on another;
threatening to force sexual touching or intercourse on another.
Note: MSHSL guidelines call for a penalty of 12 months for students who engage in sexual, racial, or religious
violence.
Code of Responsibilities Violation
The rule for Category I and II
Penalty for first, second, and third violation: the Principal in regard to the severity of the violation will
determine the duration of penalty.
Minnesota State High School League Student Code of Responsibilities
* I will respect the rights and beliefs of others and will treat others with courtesy and consideration.
* I will be fully responsible for my own actions and the consequences of my actions.
* I will respect the rights and property of others.
* I will respect and obey the rules of my school, the laws of my community, state, and country.
* I will show respect to those who are responsible for enforcing the rules of my school, the laws of my
community, state, and country.
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Assault on any person will not be condoned by the League, and will be dealt with by the school
administration and the local authorities. Any allegation of sexual, racial, religious harassment, violence,
and/or hazing may also constitute a violation of the Student Code of Responsibilities.
“A student who is dismissed or who violates the Student Code of Responsibilities is not in good standing,
and is ineligible for a period of time as determined by the High School Principal/Designee, acting on the
authority of the local board of education. The League specifically recognizes by this policy that certain
conduct requires penalties that may exceed those penalties typically imposed for first violations.”
Note: the penalty creates two classes of students: One who is “dismissed” and “one who violates the
Student Code of Responsibilities”. Dismissal refers to suspension or expulsion as those terms are used in
the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act. The second category refers to violations of the “responsibilities” in the code.
Under this provision principals can remove students from athletic participation for any appropriate length
of time for misbehavior. Note that a criminal conviction is not required. The question is whether facts
exist which lead one to the conclusion that a violation occurred.
SCHOOL CLOSING PROCEDURES
School may be cancelled when the superintendent believes the safety of students and employees is
threatened by severe weather or other circumstances. The superintendent will make a decision about closing
school or school buildings as early in the day as possible. In the event there is a need to close school or send
them home early, you will be notified through Instant Alert and over KDLM, KVLY (TV), KWAD, WDAY,
KXJB (TV), KPRM / KDKK, KRCQ, KSKK (Wadena), KBRF/KPRW (Perham). Please listen closely for
such announcements if the weather report or weather indicates a storm. You may also access the School
Bulletin Board for weather related information at 334-2800. Be sure to make arrangements for your youngsters
if you both work and no one would be home if school were to dismiss early. If there is any change, be sure to
inform the school. Our winter storms can be so dangerous, and we must be sure our communication between
school and home is perfectly clear. Please update Instant Alert as contact information changes. In cases when
school is held in uncertain weather conditions, parents should make the decision as to whether they should
attempt to send their children.
SEARCHES
In the interest of student safety and to ensure that schools are drug free, district authorities may conduct
searches. Students violate school policy when they carry contraband on their person or in their personal
possessions or store contraband in their desks, lockers, or vehicles parked on school property. “Contraband”
means any unauthorized item, the possession of which is prohibited by school district policy and/or law. If a
search yields contraband, school officials will seize the item(s) and, where appropriate, give the item(s) to legal
officials for ultimate disposition. Interquest Canine Detection unit will participate in random, unannounced
searches for Drugs/Alcohol and Weapons. Students found to be in violation of this policy are subject to
discipline in accordance with the school district’s “Student Discipline” policy, which may include suspension,
exclusion, expulsion, and, when appropriate, the student may be referred to legal officials.
LOCKERS AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS WITHIN A LOCKER [*]
According to state law, school lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school
district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the
interior of lockers may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without
student consent, and without a search warrant.
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Students’ personal possessions within a school locker may be searched only when school officials have
a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as
practicable after the search of a student’s personal possessions, the school officials will provide notice of the
search to students whose lockers were searched, unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by
police or school officials.
(M.S.§121A, 72) The School District may use law enforcement or other contracted agencies/services to
conduct a search. If it is believed that contraband is located in a locker, the interior of the locker and the items
inside the locker will be searched.
Lockers should be used to house textbooks, other school materials, and personal belongings. Students
will be assigned a locker at the beginning of the year and will be expected to use that locker for the entire school
year, unless the Principal reassigns a locker. Students are responsible at all times for their personal property.
Money and valuables are discouraged from being kept in lockers. Students are expected to keep lockers clean
during the school year. Students may purchase locks for their lockers. Locks are not available for purchase or
rent from the school. Students are not to share lockers. Students assume the responsibility of the contents of
their locker. If students share a locker, both students will be subject to disciplinary actions if violation of school
rules has occurred.
DESKS
School desks are the property of the school district. At no time does the school relinquish its exclusive
control of desks provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of desks may be conducted
by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search
warrant.
PERSONAL POSESSIONS AND STUDENT’S PERSON
The personal possessions of a student and/or a student’s person may be searched when school officials
have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules. The search will be
reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness.
VEHICLES ON CAMPUS [**]
Students driving vehicles of any type to school must park in an orderly fashion and within
traffic/parking lines as marked on the pavement in any/all areas of the property or street. Parking along Birch
Avenue (HWY 29) is permissible. Parking is not allowed behind the Ag shop and on HWY 87. The speed limit
on school property is always 15 miles per hour. Snowmobiles are to be driven on streets or in the parking lot
only. The school cannot assume responsibility for private vehicles or the contents therein. Students bring them
onto school property at your own risk. The privilege of driving motorized vehicles onto school property may be
denied if it becomes detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the school/community. Speeding or reckless
driving, storage of illegal substances, apparatus or weapons, or parking in unauthorized location or manner will
be cause for disciplinary action and/or denial of parking on school property.
*By entering Frazee High School parking areas, the person in charge of any vehicle consents to the
search of the vehicle, which may include passenger compartment, engine compartment, trunk and all
containers, locked or unlocked, in or on the vehicle.
*Parking permits are free and must be visible at all times while vehicle is on school property.
Vehicles parked in designated student parking are subject to tickets or being towed if a parking tag is
not displayed or if parked in staff, or visitor parking.
PATROLS AND INSPECTIONS
School officials may conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and other school district locations
and routine inspections of the exteriors of the motor vehicles of students. Such patrols and inspections may be
conducted without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.
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SEARCH OF THE INTERIOR OF A STUDENT’S MOTOR VEHICLE
The interior of a student’s motor vehicle in a school district location, including the glove and trunk
compartments, may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover
a violation of law and/or school policy or rule. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness.
Such searches may be conducted without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant. A student will
be subject to withdrawal of parking privileges and to discipline if the student refuses to open a locked motor
vehicle or its compartments under the student’s control upon the request of a school official.
STUDENT ID BADGES
Students will be provided an ID Badge at the beginning of the school year ($5.00for replacements). The
ID Badge will be used by students to purchase breakfast and lunch through the use of a bar code. Students will
also use it for entrances into school dances, etc.
A one-time fee of $20.00 may be paid to by students who wish to gain entrance to activities for the
entire year. A sticker will be provided to the student to be placed on the back of their ID Badge. Dances, Band
and Choir and special activities are exempt from the activity fees and charges will still apply.
STUDENTS PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS
The policy of the school district is to protect students’ free speech rights while, at the same time,
preserving the district’s obligation to provide a learning environment that is free of disruption. All school
publications are under the supervision of the building principal and/or sponsor. Nonschool-sponsored
publications may not be distributed without prior approval.
DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL-SPONSORED MATERIALS ON SCHOOL
PREMISES [**]
The school district recognizes that students and employees have the right to express themselves on
school property. This protection includes distributing nonschool-sponsored material, subject to school district
regulations and procedures, at a reasonable time and place and in a reasonable manner.
SCHOOL-SPONSORED STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
The school district may exercise editorial control over the style and content of student expression in
school-sponsored publications and activities. Faculty advisors shall supervise student writers to ensure
compliance with the law and school district policies. Students producing official school publications and
participating in school activities will be under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the school principal.
“Official school publications” means school newspapers, yearbooks, or material produced in communications,
journalism, or other writing classes as part of the curriculum. Expression in an official school publication or
school-sponsored activity is prohibited when the material:
Is obscene to minors;
Is libelous or slanderous;
Advertises or promotes any product or service not permitted for minors by law;
Encourages students to commit illegal acts or violate school regulations or substantially disrupts the orderly
operation of school or school activities;
Expresses or advocates sexual, racial, or religious harassment or violence or prejudice;
Is distributed or displayed in violation of time, place, and manner regulations.
Expression in an official school publication or school-sponsored activity is subject to editorial control by
the school district over the style and content when the school district’s actions are reasonably related to
legitimate pedagogical concerns. Official school publications may be distributed at reasonable times and
locations.
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POSTER RULES
Posters or signs shall not be placed in the building without permission from the High School Office.
Approved and initial posters may be placed in the following areas: on designated bulletin boards in
the halls, on lockers, in the commons area, in individual rooms and in the show cases if the student
has permission of the teacher.
Posters shall be neat in appearance and beyond reproach in subject matter, grammar, spelling, etc.
Posters that are allowed in Frazee High School are: those having to do with Frazee High School
events, other school sponsored activities.
The organization or individual who posted them the day following the event of function they
advertised shall take down posters.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE TEAM
Many students are troubled by problems, which interfere not only with their academic and co-curricular
performance, but also with their emotional, physical, mental, and social development. Frazee High School has
a Student Assistance Team (SAT) whose main goal is to systematically and professionally respond to students’
problems as they are manifested in school. Any student who is suicidal or in a crisis, or is concerned about
another student who is suicidal or in a crisis, is encouraged to contact a teacher, a counselor, or a SAT member
to gain immediate help.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
The student assistant program is set up for seniors to experience working with someone in the school
system. Seniors must have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.25 to be considered. Students choose a work/study
area they have an interest in and they must report each day for attendance and instruction. Students will receive
a grade of Student Assistant and will receive .25 credit toward graduation for this class. Students must be a
senior and may take Student Assistant only once during their high school career. Eligible students must
complete an eligibility form.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council is an organization through which the students may express their opinions and
participate in the management of the school. The council tries to promote leadership, initiative, and student
representation. Some of the undertakings that the Student Council organizes and supervises include:
Homecoming, Food Drive, Dances, and Snow Week.
The Student Council is the student’s voice in the faculty, administration and board functions.
Membership in the Student Council is determined through an election process in the spring of the preceding
school year. Student Council is governed via academic eligibility policy.
STUDENT DRIVER
1. No student is permitted to drive an automobile or motorized vehicle during noon hour without permission
both from parents and from the school office. Such permission is granted only for emergencies.
2. Permission to drive during school hours does not include taking other students as passengers until these
passengers have made arrangements ahead of time both with parents and with the school office.
3. Students are not allowed to sit in their cars during the noon hour.
STUDENT RECORDS [*]
Student records are classified as public, private, or confidential. State and federal laws protect student
records from unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents/guardians and eligible students with certain
rights. For the purposes of student records, an “eligible” student is one who is 18 or older or who is enrolled in
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an institution of post-secondary education. A complete copy of the school district’s “Protection and Privacy of
Pupil Records” policy may be obtained at the HS or district offices.
The school has on file your grades, attendance and standardized test scores that have resulted from your
work since you began school. If you have attended several (a) different school(s), these records will have
followed you to this school, and are on file here.
You and/or your parent or guardian may see the contents of these records by making an appointment to
do so with the Principal or Counselor. You may have copies of anything in the school records, but you are not
permitted to take the original record out of the office. You and/or your parent or guardian may place any
statement or items in your record that you wish to, if it pertains to your schoolwork. You may also request that
items be removed from your file. In the event that you or your parent or guardian makes such a request, the
person in charge of the record may or may not grant the request. In the event the request is denied, you may
appeal the decision to the next highest school official, and ultimately to the School Board.
Your records, or any part thereof, cannot be transferred in writing or orally to any other place without
the written consent of you or your parent or guardian, with the exception of another public school in the state in
which you have already enrolled after transferring from this school.
This means that your school will not, and cannot by law, without first receiving written consent from you
and your parent or guardian:
send a transcript of your school record to a college.
send a transcript to a vocational school or university.
give information from your record to a prospective employer.
Written consent can be giving by using a form available in the office of the Principal or Counselor, or by
writing a letter to the office requesting the transfer of such records.
Students who are 18 years of age or older need not ask consent of their parents or guardian to exercise
their rights of access or control of transfer of their records.
STUDENT SURVEY [*]
Occasionally the school district utilizes surveys to obtain student opinions and information about
students. The purpose of this statement is to establish the parameters of information that may be sought in
student surveys.
1. Study surveys may be conducted as determined necessary by the school district. Surveys, analyses and
evaluations conducted as any program funded through the U.S. Department of Education must
comply with 20 U.S.C. S 1232h.
2. Student Surveys in General
a) Student surveys will be conducted anonymously and in an indiscernible fashion. No mechanism
will be used to identify a study survey participant. There will be no requirement that the student
return the survey, and no record of the student returning a survey will be maintained.
b) The superintendent may choose not to approve any survey that seeks probing personal and/or
sensitive information that could result in identifying the survey participant, or is discriminatory
in nature based on age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.
c) Surveys containing questions pertaining to the student’s or the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s)
personal beliefs or practices in sex, family life, morality and religion will not be administered to
any student, unless the parent or guardian of the student is notified in writing that such survey is
to be administered and the parent or guardian of the student gives written permission for the
student to participate in such survey. Any and all documents containing the written permission
of a parent for a student to participate in a survey will be maintained by the school district in a
file separate from the survey response.
d) Although the survey is conducted anonymously, potential exists for personally identifiable
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information to be provided in response thereto. To the extent that personally identifiable
information of a student is contained in his or her responses to a survey, the school district will
take appropriate steps to ensure the data is protected in accordance with Minn. Stat. Ch. 12
(Minnesota Government Data Practices Act0, 20 U.S. C. S 1232g (Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act) and 34 C.F.R. Part 99.
3. Student Surveys conducted as part of Department of Education Program
a) All instructional materials, including teacher’s manuals, films, tapes, or other supplementary
material which will be used in connection with any survey, analysis or evaluation as part of any
program funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education, shall be available for
inspection by the parents or guardians of the students.
b) No student shall be required, as part of any program funded in whole or in part by the U.S.
Department of Education, without the prior consent of the student (if the student is an adult or
emancipated minor), or in the case of an un-emancipated minor, without the prior written consent
of the parent, to submit to a survey that reveals information concerning:
political affiliations
mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student or the student’s
family
sex behavior and attitudes;
illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior;
critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family
relationships;
legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers,
physicians, and ministers; or
income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program
or for receiving financial assistance under such program),
4. The school district shall give parents and students notice of their rights under this section.
A complete copy of the school district’s “Student Surveys” policy may be obtained at the HS or district
offices.
TELEPHONE
Students are not to use the office telephones during the school day. Students will not be called to the
telephone during school hours. The phone in the High School Office is to be used before and after school, and
during lunch hours.
TEXTBOOKS
Frazee High School furnishes all required textbooks. Each student is responsible to care for these books
and other school materials. Students will be assessed a fee for lost and damaged books.
TITLE IX
Frazee High School supports Title IX regulations which state that no person in our school shall, on the
basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any educational program receiving Federal financial assistance. Our school supports equal opportunity to all
students and seeks to comply with this policy to its full extent. Any student having a question about this policy
should contact the Title IX coordinator, Mr. Nudell, 334-3181.
TRANSPORTATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
The school district will provide transportation, at the expense of the school district, for all resident
students who live two miles or more from the school. Transportation will be provided on all regularly scheduled
school days or make-up days. Transportation will not be provided during the summer school break, except in
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certain circumstances. The school district will not provide transportation for students whose transportation
privileges have been revoked or have been voluntarily surrendered by the students’ parent or guardian.
EXTRACURRICULAR TRANSPORTATION
The school district may provide transportation for students to and from extracurricular activities. To the
extent the school district provides extracurricular transportation, the district may charge a fee for transportation
of students to and from extracurricular activities and optional field trips at locations other than school.
VIDEO- AND AUDIO- TAPING
SCHOOL BUSES
All school buses used by the school district may be equipped for the placement and operation of a video
camera. The school district will post a notice in a conspicuous location informing students that their
conversations or actions may be recorded. The school district may use a videotape of the actions of student
passengers as evidence in any disciplinary action arising from the students’ misconduct on the bus.
PLACES OTHER THAN BUSES
The school district buildings and grounds may be equipped with video cameras. Video surveillance may
occur in any school district building or on any school district property. Video surveillance of locker rooms or
bathrooms will only be utilized in extreme situations, with extraordinary controls, and only as expressly
approved by the superintendent.
PART II – ACADEMICS
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Some students may be at risk of not completing their educational programs. The school district provides
alternative learning options for students who are at risk of not succeeding in school. Alternative educational
opportunities may include special tutoring, modified curriculum and instruction, instruction through electronic
media, special education services, homebound instruction, and enrollment in an alternative learning center,
among others. A list of the alternative learning options is available on the district’s website at
www.frazee.k12.mn.us. Students and parents/guardians with questions about these programs should contact the
High School Principal.
EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS/ALC
Frazee Public School recognizes the importance of alternative programs for students. Options shall be
made available for students in an effort to enhance the opportunity for each student to earn a diploma.
Administration shall determine the educational placement for a student, after conferencing with the student’s
parent(s)/guardian(s), SAT, and conducting a review of the student’s academic and behavioral history.
Students attending an Alternative Learning Center and not taking classes at Frazee High School will not
be entitled to participate in Frazee High School graduation ceremonies. Students taking summer classes via
another (school district - ALC) must submit a final grade no later than the beginning of semester two of the
upcoming school year.
HOMEBOUND
Homebound will be implemented in a manner such that any Frazee-Vergas High School student eligible
for homebound services shall have access to an educational program during the duration of the absence. This
type of instruction must be applied for through the Counselor's Office, 334-3181.
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The following procedure is used for providing homebound instruction:
To be eligible for homebound services, a medical doctor, psychiatrist, or court authority must provide
written verification of the student’s inability to attend the regular school site.
All requests for homebound must be approved by the building Principal.
The counselor will arrange for a teacher to complete the instruction, making sure the teacher has a
current license.
The district will provide one hour per day, or average, of direct instructional service to homebound
regular education students for each day of absence from the regular classroom. For handicapped students
placed on homebound, the minimum amount of service will be expressed on the IEP, but not less than
one hour per day.
Homebound services will be provided as soon as eligibility has been established and it is anticipated that
the student will be absent for more than 15 consecutive school days.
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM
Cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. Students who cheat or commit plagiarism on any test or
assignment will be given a failing grade for that test or assignment and will be disciplined in accordance with
the school district’s “Student Discipline” policy.
The acts of cheating, plagiarism or forgery in connection with academic endeavors or school procedures
are detrimental to your education. Frazee High School closely follows all copyright laws, and expects you to
quote sources when preparing written work. This includes both print, and non-print sources, including research
garnered from the Internet.
(Grades 5-8)
1 st OFFENSE: Parent notification, detention, zero on the assignment, quiz, or test
A letter goes home to the parents notifying them of the cheating, and telling
the parents that if the student is caught cheating a second time, the student will
receive an ”F” for the nine week period in the class in which the second
infraction occurs.
2 nd OFFENSE: Parent notification, ISS, the student will receive an ”F” for the nine week period.
3 RD OFFENSE: Parent notification, ISS/OSS, the student will receive an ”F” for the nine week
period, unless it is a second violation in the same class, if so the student will
receive an ”F” for the year.
.4 th OFFENSE: Parent notification, ISS/OSS, the student will receive an ”F” for the year.
(9-12)
1 st OFFENSE: Parent notification, detention, zero on the assignment, quiz, or test
* Please note: Instructors in some classes, as explained in their course syllabus, may have
consequences greater than what is stated in this policy!
A letter goes home to the parents notifying them of the cheating, and telling
the parents that if the student is caught cheating a second time, the student will
receive a ”F” for the nine week period in the class in which the second
infraction occurs.
2 nd OFFENSE: Parent notification, ISS, the student will receive an”F” for the nine week period.
3 RD OFFENSE: Parent notification, ISS or OSS, the student will receive an”F” for the semester.
4 th OFFENSE: Parent notification, ISS or OSS, the student will receive an”F” for the year.
CLASS RANK/ACADEMIC STANDING
Provisions for recognizing class rank and awarding academic honors are local decisions. Those seniors
with a cumulative GPA from 3.670 – 3.850 will be recognized as Silver Honor Graduates and GPA’s from
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3.851 – 4.000 will be honored as Gold Honor Graduates at commencement. Academic letters are given each
spring to students in grades 9-12 who’s cumulative GPA at the end of first semester is 3.670 or higher.
HONOR ROLL
The honor roll is determined each marking period, based on the student’s grade point average for that
marking period. To be included in the honor roll, a student must have the following grade point averages:
A 3.8 A- 3.670 B 3.0
Grade point average is determined by the grades the student has received in courses, divided by the
weighted number of courses taken.
EARLY GRADUATION
Students may be considered for early graduation after completing the conditions provided in district
policy.
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
The school district provides extended school year opportunities to a student who is the subject of an
Individualized Education Program (IEP) if the student’s IEP team determines the services are necessary during
a break in instruction in order to provide a free and appropriate public education. For more information on
extended school year opportunities for students with an IEP, contact the High School Principal.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips may be offered to supplement student learning. Field trips may be optional and, if so, students
who participate may be charged. Students will not be required to pay for instructional trips that take place
during the school day, relate directly to a course of study, and require student participation.
GRADES
Students’ grades will be reported four times during the year. Report cards will be sent to
parents/guardians or eligible students and/or available online for review.
Online Parent Access:
Available at anytime via the Internet, for more information please call the High School Office, 334-
3181.
GRADING SCALE (4 - 12)
*With college classes being the exception.
100-94% =A 69-68% =D+
93-92% =A- 67-63% =D
91-90% =B+ 62-60% =D-
89-86% =B
85-84% =B-
83-80% =C+
79-73% =C
72-70% =C-
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ELECTRONIC GRADES (4-12)
Skyward provides online parent access. Grades are expected to be entered on a daily basis and are
required to be entered and updated every Thursday or the last day of the week in shortened weeks. All subject
areas will post grades online. Please contact the teacher directly if you have any questions of either grades or
assignments, this may be done by phone or email.
INCOMPLETE
This mark indicates that work missed or assigned because of an excused absence must be made up. If an
absence occurred because of sickness the last two weeks of the course, individual arrangements will be made.
Any work not completed, even if the student failed, must be made up in order to receive a credit for the course.
All assignments are an integral part of the course work and must be completed to the best of the student's
ability.
When a student is absent, two school days will be given to complete the make-up work for each day of
absence. If work is not completed within this time period, a zero will be given on the missing assignments. For
the last nine weeks of the school year, this rule applies, but in addition, all must work must be completed the
day after school ends. The only exception will be for prolonged illness at the end of the school year.
PASS/FAIL
Students may elect to take a Pass/Fail grade in a class rather than the usual letter grade. The purpose of
the P-F is to encourage students to take more difficult classes without lowering their G.P.A. Credits are earned
as they would under the regular grading system but the grade is not figured in the G.P.A.
Guidelines:
three pass-fail credits in grades 10 – 12 / one per semester / elective classes only
one per semester / elective classes only
must be declared by the fourth week of a semester
may opt to return to a letter grade at the end of the first nine weeks of the semester; letter grade stays in
effect the rest of the semester.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS [*]
Students must meet all course credit requirements and graduation standards, as established by the state
and the school board, in order to graduate from Frazee-Vergas Public Schools. All students must also pass the
Minnesota Graduation Basic Standards tests or the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Students will have
the first opportunity to take a test in basic requirements in 9 th grade.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: for graduating classes 2010 - 2014
In order to graduate from FHS, a student must have successfully completed the following:
Passed the Minnesota State GRAD Test in mathematics; (administered in grade 11)
Passed the Minnesota State GRAD Test in reading; (administered in grade 10)
Passed the Minnesota State GRAD Test in writing. (administered in grade 9)
All students shall successfully complete the following courses:
1. The equivalent of 50 semester credits to include:
A. Eight semester credits of Language Arts to include:
Two semester credits: English 9
Two semester credits: English 10
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Two semester credits: English 11
Two semester credits: English 12
B. Eight semester credits of Social Studies to include:
Two semester credits: World Geography
Two semester credits: U.S. History
Two semester credits: World History
One semester credit: Government
One semester credit: Economics
C. Six semester credits of Science to include:
Two semester credits: Physical Science
Two semester credits: Biology
Two semester credits: Student’s choice in grades 10-12
D. Six semester credits of Math to include:
Two semester credits: Algebra or Algebra Concepts
Two semester credits: Geometry or Geometry Concepts
Two semester credits: Algebra II or Algebra II Concepts
E. One semester credit in each of the following:
One semester credit: Microsoft Office I (Key/Word Processing)
One semester credit: Health
One semester credit: Physical Education
F. Academic Arts to be chosen from one of the following content areas:
1. Music - Two semester credits: Band or Choir
OR
2. Visual Arts - Two semester credits :
OR
3. Theater - One semester credit: Theater
G. Remaining semester credits are of the student’s choice or the student has met requirements
of an IEP/504.
*Students must be registered for class all seven periods or the equivalence thereof.
Students with an individualized education program, Section 504 accommodation plan, or limited English
proficiency needs may be eligible for testing accommodations, modifications, and/or exemption. For additional
information, see the High School Principal.
COURSE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
High School Level Courses Required for Graduation
Subject Area
Language Arts 8
Mathematics 6
Semester
Credits
Explanation
Must include algebra, geometry, statistics, and
probability. Algebra I will be required by the end
of eighth grade beginning in the 2010-2011
school year. Algebra II will be required for
students scheduled to graduate in the 2014-2015
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Science 6
Social Studies 8
Arts 1
Elective Courses 7
school year. A career and technical education
course may fulfill a mathematics credit.
Must include one credit of biology. Students
scheduled to graduate in the 2014-2015 school
year or later must have one credit in chemistry or
physics. An agricultural science or a career and
technical education course may fulfill a science
credit.
Must include United States history, geography,
government and citizenship, world history, and
economics, OR
Three credits of social studies including at least
United States history, geography, government
and citizenship, and world history, and one-half
credit of economics in a social studies,
agriculture education, or business department.
A career and technical education course may
fulfill an arts credit.
MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
All students must satisfactorily complete the following required Minnesota Graduation Standards:
Minnesota Academic Standards, Language Arts K-12
Minnesota Academic Standards, Mathematics K-12
Minnesota Academic Standards, Science K-12
Minnesota Academic Standards, Social Studies K-12
Minnesota Academic Standards, Arts K-12
[Note: Beginning in the 2010-2011 school year, students will be required to
satisfactorily complete revised Minnesota Academic Standards and high
school graduation requirements in the arts.]
[Note: Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, students will be required to
satisfactorily complete revised Minnesota Academic Standards and high
school graduation requirements in language arts.]
[Note: Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, students will be required to
satisfactorily complete revised Minnesota Academic Standards and high
school graduation requirements in social studies.]
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SECTION 504
Section 504 is an Act, which prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program
with Federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who:
1. Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities
including activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, speaking,
breathing, learning, and working.
2. Has a record of such impairment; or
3. Is regarded as having such an impairment
In order to fulfill its obligations under Section 504, the Frazee-Vergas School District recognizes a
responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and learners. No
discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and
practices in the school system.
The school district has specific responsibilities under the Act, which include the responsibility to
identify, evaluate, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, provide access to appropriate
education services.
If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the professional staff of the school
district, he/she has the right to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer. The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) also specify rights related to educational records. The Act gives the parent or guardian
the right to 1) inspect and review his/her child’s educational records; 2) make copies of these records; 3) receive
a list of all individuals having access to those records; 4) ask for an explanation of any item in the records; 5)
ask for an amendment to any report on the grounds that is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the child’s rights;
and 6) a hearing on the issue if the school refuses to make the amendment.
If there are any questions, contact Mr. Nudell, the high school 504 coordinator, 334-3181.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Qualified seniors, with written permission from the instructor and clearance from the counselor, may
take one independent study per semester. All students are expected to register for a full schedule each semester.
HOMEWORK
Homework assignments are made by the teachers. The amount of homework varies by teacher and
subject area. The school district asks for parents/guardians to encourage their child(ren) to complete homework
thoroughly and promptly. It is the responsibility of every student to turn their work in on time! Assignments
that are one day late will be given half credit, anything after one day are a “0”.
MAKE-UP WORK
It is the responsibility of every student who has been absent to find out what has been missed in each
course and to make up the work. When a student is absent, two school days will be given to complete the makeup
work for each day of absence. If work is not completed within this time period, a zero will be given on the
missing assignments. For the last nine weeks of the school year, this rule applies; but in addition, all work must
be completed the day after school ends. The only exception will be for prolonged illness at the end of the
school year.
Examples of how this will work:
2. Miss Monday - student has Tuesday and Wednesday to do the assignments, and the work is due Thursday.
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3. Miss Wednesday and Thursday - student has Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and the work is
due Thursday.
4. If a student misses one day of school and has a test scheduled on the day missed, the teacher may require the
student to take the test the first day back.
All assignments are an integral part of the course work and must be completed to the best of the student’s
ability.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION
All students are expected to achieve an acceptable level of proficiency. Students who achieve at an
acceptable level will be promoted to the next grade level at the completion of the school year. Retention of a
student may be considered when professional staff and parents/guardians feel that it is in the best interest of the
student. The superintendent’s decision will be final. The district has a variety of services to help students
succeed in school. For more information, contact the High School Principal.
JUNIOR HIGH PROMOTION & RETENTION
Seventh grade students – If after the school year and extended year classes, a seventh grade student has
failed two core courses, the student must repeat seventh grade. If after the school year and extended year
classes, a seventh grade student has failed a core course, the student must complete the core course in eighth
grade by replacing an eighth grade elective with the seventh grade failed core course. Core courses are as
follows: English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
Eighth grade students – If after the school year and extended year classes, an eighth grade student has
failed two core courses, the student must repeat eighth grade. If after the school year and extended year classes,
an eighth grade student has failed a core course, retention will be considered if a student has failed the core
course to the degree that is detrimental (in the opinion of P/R Committee) for the student to advance into high
school. Core courses are as follows: English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
In order to pass a core class a student must have passing letter grades in at least 2 of the 4 grading
periods, along with a calculated average percentage from all 4 quarters at 60% or greater.
The P/R Committee shall consist of the building principal, classroom teacher of the particular subject
area, and a counselor/social worker. If the student is on an IEP/504 the case manager will also be included.
POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO)
Eleventh and twelfth grade students may apply to enroll in Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
and other advanced enrichment programs. General information about the PSEO program will be provided to all
tenth and eleventh grade students by March 1. Qualifying credits granted to a student through a PSEO course or
program will be counted toward the graduation and credit requirements of the state academic standards.
Interested students must fill out an application form and submit it to the Student Services Office by March 30
for enrollment the following school year. The application form must be signed by the student and his/her parent
or guardian. Students wishing to take a PSEO course should contact the guidance counselor.
COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
College in the High School information is available in the Counselor’s office.
Under the provisions of this act, high school students may take a partial or full complement of classes at
a technical college or college and receive dual credit for those classes. Post secondary students, even if they are
full time at a technical college or college, are considered high school students and are subject to the rules of the
high school. They are also eligible for all extra-curricular activities at the high school. Under the provisions of
PSEO, tuition and books are paid by the high school.
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SUMMER SCHOOL
The school district may provide summer school learning opportunities for students that are in need of
credit recovery for failing a HS class. For more information, contact the High School Principal.
PARENT RIGHT TO KNOW [*]
If a parent requests it, the school district will provide information regarding the professional
qualifications of his/her child’s classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, the following:
whether the teacher has met state qualifications 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 licensing status through which
state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the
teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree;
whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
In addition, the school district will provide parents with information as to the level of achievement of their child
in each of the state academic assessments. The school district also will provide notice to parents if, for four or
more consecutive weeks, their child has been assigned to or taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
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PART III — RULES AND DISCIPLINE
ATTENDANCE [**]
Regular school attendance is directly related to success in academic work, benefits students socially,
provides opportunities for important communications between teachers and students, and establishes regular
habits of dependability.
Minnesota statute and school policy defines excused absences from school as: illness of the student;
serious illness of the student’s immediate family or a close friend or relative; medical or dental treatment; court
appearances occasioned by family or personal action; religious instruction not to exceed three hours in any
week; physical emergency conditions such as fire, flood, storm, etc.; official school field trip or other schoolsponsored
outing; and removal of a student pursuant to a suspension. Any other absences are considered
unexcused.
Examples of Excused Absences are as follows: 1) illness of student; 2) medical and dental
appointments that cannot be scheduled before or after school or on Saturday; 3) required court appearances; 4)
religious observances; 5) prearranged family trips and college visitations (college visitations must be
prearranged with the counselor); 6) family emergencies; 7) special activities if given prior written permission by
the administration, however during the final two weeks of school permission will not be granted unless
determined by administration to be an emergency.
Examples of Unexcused Absences are as follows: 1) Cutting class; 2) oversleeping; 3) car trouble; 4)
failure to clear up an absence in 2 days; 5) leaving class early without the permission of the classroom teacher;
6) leaving the building for illness, accident, or any other reason without first getting permission from the
Nurse’s Office or High School Office. Attendance at school means attendance in class. Students loitering in the
hallways or on school grounds without valid written permission during class time are considered to be truant.
To return to class after being absent, the student must obtain from the office an admit slip which must be
recognized by the classroom teacher as an excused absence in order to receive make-up work that was missed
due to being absent.
Seven-Day Rule:
A maximum of seven absences (excused or unexcused) will be permitted each semester. When a student
reaches four absences in a semester, a letter may be sent home indicating to the parents of the seven-day rule. A
student absent in excess of seven days must make up two hours of time after school for each absence over seven
days. If absences continue past seven days in a semester, a letter may be sent home indicating to the parents that
future absences may require a doctor’s note or medical diagnosis of the students absence in order for the
absence to be excused.
Truancy:
Students considered to be truant from school will be subject to disciplinary action.
Category 1 Truant 1 academic hour or less (1 detention)
Category 2 Truant greater than 1 academic hour (1 ISS)
Continued truancies may result in a meeting with the student’s parents and a school administrator. At
this meeting an assessment will be completed, solutions to the student’s unexcused absences will
be identified, and consequences for further unexcused absences will be discussed and a diversion
plan will be identified and put into action. A truancy intervention meeting may be required with
court officials if the diversion plan is not successful.
Family Travel:
Family travel may be excused provided the Principal grants prior approval. When practical, all work
must be made up in advance and a note from the parents requesting the excused absence is required. Absences
as a result of family travel will be counted toward the Seven-Day Rule, unless otherwise noted by the building
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principal. Obtaining and completing a pre-approval make-up form prior to the scheduled event must always take
place. Forms are available in the High School Office.
Student Trip:
Student trips of a day or greater are excused provided the Principal grants prior approval. When
practical, all work must be made up in advance. Absences as a result of student trips may be counted toward
the Seven-Day Rule, unless a pre-approval make-up form is completed prior to the scheduled trip. Forms are
available in the High School Office.
TARDIES
After a student has been tardy to the same class twice within the same nine-week period, the teacher will
indicate to the office, which will in turn mail out to the parents a note indicating that the student has two
unexcused tardies and will be subject to after-school or morning detention if he or she earns a third tardy that
nine-weeks. A student tardy for the third time to any one class in a nine-week period will be assigned one afterschool
or morning detention. Any tardy thereafter, will result in the student being assigned one additional day
of after-school or morning detention. A student tardy five minutes or more for a class will be assigned to afterschool
or morning detention.
COLLEGE VISITS
College visitations need to be made through the counseling department in order to be coded as an
excused absence. This must be done at least three days in advance with a maximum of three times during your
senior. A pre-approved make-up form must be completed prior to visit.
SCHOOL AUTHORITY
Regulations governing students shall apply to all regardless of age. Students eighteen years of age or
older must abide by any and all regulations which apply to the general student body handbook. Student
absences for eighteen year olds will still require parent/guardian verification. The only exception to this is for
students who are legally independent and are no longer claimed as dependents by the parent/guardian. The
school shall continue to deal with parents of all students, including those eighteen years of age or older, so long
as the student is at home and supported by parents. High school students who are not living at home must make
arrangements with the Principal.
Truancy Act
The Act establishes a set of provisions relating to truancy. The Act creates a new chapter to deal with
truancy programs and services. For purposes of the Act, the term "continuing truant" is defined to mean a child
who is subject to the compulsory attendance requirements of Minn. State S.120.101 and is absent from
instruction in a school without valid excuse within a single school year for: (1) three days if the child is in
elementary school; or (2) three or more class periods on three days if the child is in middle school, junior high
school or high school. It provides that a child is not a continuing truant if the child is withdrawn from school by
the child's parents because of a dispute with the school concerning the provision of special education services
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or accommodations and modifications under the
Americans with Disabilities Act, if the parent makes good faith efforts to provide the child educational services
from any other source. No parent who withdraws a child from school during a dispute with the school
concerning the provision of special education services or accommodations and modifications is required to file
home school papers if the parent provides written notice to the MDE or the district of the plan for the child's
education.
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Upon a child's initial classification as a continuing truant, the school attendance officer or other
designated school official shall notify the child's parent or legal guardian, by first class mail or other reasonable
means, of the following: (1) that the child is truant; (2) that the parent or guardian should notify the school if
there is a valid excuse for the child's absences; (3) that the parent or guardian is obligated to compel the
attendance of the child at school pursuant to Minn. State. S. 120.01 and parents or guardians who fail to meet
this obligation may be subject to prosecution under Minn. State S.127.20; (4) that this notification serves as the
notification required by Minn. State. S. 127.20; (5) that alternative educational programs and services may be
available in the district; (5) that the parent or guardian has the right to meet with appropriate school personnel to
discuss solutions to the child's truancy; (7) that the child continues to be truant, the parent and child may be
subject to juvenile court proceedings; (8) that if the child if subject to juvenile court proceedings, the child may
be subject to suspension, restriction or delay of the child's driving privileges; and (9) that it is recommended that
the parent or guardian accompany the child to school and attend classes with the child for one day.
BULLYING PROHIBITION [**]
The school district is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
Acts of bullying, in any form, by either an individual student or a group of students, is prohibited on school
district property or at school-related functions.
BULLYING
Means any written or verbal expression, physical act or gesture, or pattern thereof, by a student that is
intended to cause or is perceived as causing distress to one or more students and which substantially interferes
with another student’s or students’ educational benefits, opportunities, or performance.
a. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, conduct by a student against another student that a reasonable person
under the circumstances knows or should know has the effect of:
(1) harming a student;
(2) damaging a student’s property;
(3) placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or his person or property; or
(4) creating a hostile educational environment for a student.
b. Reporting procedure:
(1) Any person who believes that he or she has been the victim of bullying or any person with knowledge or
belief of conduct that may constitute bullying shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school
district official designated by this policy. A student may report bullying anonymously. However the school
district’s ability to take action against an alleged perpetrator based solely on an anonymous report may be
limited.
(2) The school district encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the
principal of each building or available from the district office, but oral reports shall be considered complaints as
well.
(3) The building principal or the principal’s designee or the building supervisor is the person responsible for
receiving reports of bullying at the building level. Any person may report bullying directly to a school district
human rights officer or the superintendent.
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(4) A teacher, school administrator, volunteer, contractor, or other school employee shall be particularly alert
to possible situations, circumstances, or events that might lead to bullying. Any such person who receives a
report of, observes, or has other knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute bullying shall inform the
building principal immediately.
(5) Reports of bullying are classified as private educational and/or personnel data and/or confidential
investigative data and will not be disclosed except as permitted by law.
(6) Submission of good faith complaint or report of bullying will not affect the complainant’s or reporter’s
future employment, grades, or work assignments, or educational or work environment.
(7) The school district will respect the privacy of the complainant(s), the individual(s) against whom the
complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with school district’s obligation to
investigate, take appropriate action, and comply with any legal disclosure obligations.
BUSES – CONDUCT AND CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR [**]
Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to demonstrate acceptable
behavior while riding on school buses. The school district’s general student behavior rules are in effect for all
students on school buses, including nonpublic and charter school students. The school district will not provide
transportation for students whose transportation privileges have been revoked.
The school district is committed to transporting students in a safe and orderly manner. To accomplish
this, student riders are expected to follow school district rules for waiting at a school bus stop and rules for
riding on a school bus.
While waiting for the bus or after being dropped off at a school bus stop, all students must comply with the
following rules:
Get to the bus stop five minutes before your scheduled pick up time. The school bus driver will not wait
for late students.
Respect the property of others while waiting at the bus stop.
Stay away from the street, road, or highway when waiting for the bus.
Wait until the bus stops before approaching the bus.
Do not attempt to enter the bus until the bus has come to a complete stop.
Take a seat promptly.
Respect the drivers and follow the drivers’ directions the first time they are given and at all times.
Remain seated facing forward while the bus is in motion.
Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.
Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself and out of the aisle.
Talk quietly and use appropriate language (no bad language or put-downs).
No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay.
Do not throw any object.
No eating, drinking, or use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Do not bring any weapons or dangerous objects on the school bus.
Do not damage the school bus or property belonging to others.
After getting off the bus, move away from the bus.
If you must cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the
driver to signal to you before crossing the street.
No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay.
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No use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Consequences for school bus/bus stop misconduct will be imposed by the school district under adopted
administrative discipline procedures. All school bus/bus stop misconduct will be reported to the school district’s
transportation safety director. Serious misconduct may be reported to local law enforcement.
(Grades 5-8)
1 st
Offense - Written warning, school notification, and parents called; by Bus Garage
2 nd Offense - Written warning, school notification, (meeting between school, student, driver,
and parent) notification; by School
3 rd Offense – 3 school day suspension from riding the bus, 1 detention
4 th Offense – 5 school day suspension from riding the bus, 3 detentions
5 th Offense – 10 school day suspension from riding the bus, 1 ISS
6 th Offense – 20 school day suspension from riding the bus, 3 ISS
Further Offenses – individually considered, may include suspension for longer periods of time
including remainder of school year.
Note: When any student (5-8) goes 90 transportation days without a report, the student’s consequences
may start over at the first offense.
(Grades 9-12)
1 st
Offense - Written warning, parent notification, school notification; by Bus Garage
2 nd Offense - 5 school day suspension from riding the bus,
parent notification, school notification, (meeting between; school, student, driver, and
parent), 1 detention
3 rd Offense – 10 school day suspension from riding the bus, 3 detentions
4 th Offense – 20 school day suspension from riding the bus, 1 ISS
Further Offenses – individually considered, may include suspension for longer periods of time
including remainder of school year.
*Suspensions incurred at the end of the previous school year will carry over to the fall of the next year.
*All students start the year with a fresh slate with the exception of suspensions not fulfilled from the
previous year!
*The number of verbal warnings given by the bus department and driver is at their discretion.
CELL PHONES, PAGERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
DEVICES
Students are prohibited from using cell phones, pagers, and other electronic communication devices
during the instructional day. Students also are prohibited from using a cell phone or other electronic
communication device to engage in conduct prohibited by school district policies including, but not limited to,
cheating, bullying, harassment, gang activity, etc. If the school district has a reasonable suspicion that a student
has violated a school rule or law by use of a cell phone or other electronic device, the school district may search
the device. The search of the device will be reasonably related in scope to the circumstances justifying the
search. Students who use an electronic device during the school day and/or in violation of school district
policies may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the school district’s discipline policy. In addition, a
student’s cell phone or electronic device may be confiscated by the school district and, if applicable, provided to
law enforcement. Cell phones or other electronic devices that are confiscated and retained by the school district
will be returned in accordance with school building procedures.
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A pupil is not permitted to carry I-Pods, MP3 players, headphones, cellular phones, or electronic
communication device in class unless they are used for a specific lesson being taught in class which was
approved in advance or for health or other unusual reasons approved by the Board of Education. Cell phones,
or other electronic communication devices will be confiscated if seen during class hours. Cell phones or other
electronic communication devices may be used before/after school and during lunch period. All communication
devices, palm pilots being an exception, when not in use are to be kept in the student’s locker. In addition, to
preserve fair testing opportunities for all, students are reminded of the strict prohibition against cell phones and
other electronic devices in the classroom, media center, lab, gymnasium, or locker rooms and of the legal and
financial consequences of violating classroom security.
1 st Offense: 1 Detention, the device will be turned into the office and returned to the student when the detention
is served.
2 nd Offense: 2 Detentions, the device will be turned into the office and returned to the student when the
detentions are served.
3 rd Offense: 1 Day ISS, the device will be turned into the office and returned to the student at the end of the
week after the ISS has been served
DISCIPLINE [**]
Misbehavior by one student can disrupt the learning process for many other students. In addition,
students must learn to practice good safety habits, value academic honesty, respect the rights of others, and obey
the law.
BEHAVIOR
All teachers have been requested to be on the alert for any student behavior, which is in violation of
school regulations or is contradictory to the school’s mission statement. Students in violation of school
regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, and may include but is not limited to the following: Student
conference with teacher, dean of students, principal, counselor or other school district personnel, and verbal
warning; Written incident report; Parent contact; Parent conference; Removal from class; In-school suspension
(ISS); Suspension from co-curricular activities; Detention; Restriction of privileges; Loss of school privileges;
In-school monitoring or revised class schedule; Referral to in-school support services; Referral to community
resources or outside agency services; Financial restitution; Referral to police, other law enforcement agencies,
or other appropriate authorities; A request for a petition to be filed in district court for juvenile delinquency
adjudication; Out-of-school (OSS) suspension under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act; Preparation of an admission
or readmission plan; Educational placement change; Exclusion under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act; Expulsion
under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act.
Students are expected to demonstrate behavior in a manner, which would be a credit to our school. Students
are to refrain from the following:
Using tobacco on school grounds, buildings or at school-sponsored activities
Fighting on or near school property
Showing disrespect to any school personnel
Treating fellow students in a disrespectful, harassing, or dangerous manner
Dressing in extreme or distracting attire while in school
Defacing or destroying school property
Wearing hats, hoods, or other headgear between the hours that school is in session
Possess/using alcoholic beverages/drugs/drug paraphernalia on school property or at school-sponsored
activities
Running in the building or demonstrating rowdy behavior
Misusing lockers (deliberate damage to lockers will be paid for by the abuser)
Possessing or using any item that might be considered a weapon
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Using inappropriate language in school
Disrupting the education process
Cards are not allowed in classrooms for recreational purposes
Substitute teachers and all other school employees have the same authority as regular staff members and are
entitled to the same respect.
HANDS-OFF
Students are to refrain from holding hands or otherwise displaying inappropriate signs of affection while
in school or school sponsored activities
LAW
Any unlawful act taking place on school grounds, or on the buses, not only makes the student subject to
penalties which the courts may prescribe, but also may result in suspension or dismissal from school.
LEAVING SCHOOL
Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds at anytime during school hours without an Outof-Building
Pass from the school office. This pass will be issued when the student brings a written note from
home, signed by the parent. Students who feel they must leave due to illness must first get a pass from the
nurse. A student who leaves school without checking out will automatically be considered truant.
LOITERING
Students are not to loiter on school property after school hours. All students are to be supervised by a
school faculty member during regular school hours and after school. Students who do not have a valid reason
for staying after school must leave the building by 3:45.
INSUBORDINATION
Insubordination means that you did not follow a reasonable request of an adult at school or a school
sponsored activity. “Talking back” to school personnel is considered insubordination. Discipline may result for
insubordination.
DETENTION
Students will be assigned detentions as needed for violations of school rules. After-school detention
begins at 3:30 p.m. and lasts until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and from 7:00am until 8:00am
Wednesday morning. Tardiness to the detention room is unacceptable. While in detention, students will
comply with all the detention guidelines. These guidelines will be given to every student when assigned to
after-school or morning detention. Students will bring any materials necessary to complete schoolwork to afterschool
or morning detention. Skipping detention and/or violation of any of the detention guidelines WILL
result in an additional detention. Continued failure to complete the assigned detentions may result in out-of
school suspension.
SUSPENSION
In-School Suspension
Under most circumstances, students would be assigned a maximum of five days of in-school suspension.
While in suspension, students will comply with all guidelines developed for students assigned to suspension.
Administration will provide suspended students with in-school suspension guidelines and instructions for
assignment completion when assigned to the suspension room. All students will bring to the in-school
suspension room all assigned classroom materials, paper, pen, and a pencil. Students will eat lunch in the
cafeteria at a time different than the normally scheduled time.. Pupil personal services will be available to every
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student while in suspension. Students who do not report for in-school suspension or demonstrate inappropriate
behavior while in suspension will be assigned out-of-school suspension. After completing the out-of-school
suspension, the student will be responsible for completing all prior assigned in-school suspension and/or
detention. Prior to reinstatement to class, a student/parent conference may be required.
Out-of-School Suspension
Under most circumstances, students will only be assigned a maximum of five days of out-of-school
suspension. The Frazee Board of Education will be notified of the student’s behavior and may request a
conference with both the student and parents. Students will be provided with their assignments for the
suspension period. All assigned work must be completed upon return to school; any uncompleted work will
recorded as a “0”.
EXPULSION
A student choosing to continuously demonstrate inappropriate behavior after passing through the out-ofschool
suspension level, or whose behavior is sufficiently serious, could be requested to appear before the
Frazee-Vergas Board of Education for expulsion proceedings.
SEVERE AND HABITUAL CLAUSE
Severe and/or Habitual abuse of the rules and policies and/or excessive disciplinary referrals which
hinder the smooth operation of the school and/or jeopardize the welfare of other students or adversely impede
the learning environment may result in the following consequences: Disciplinary conference with the student,
parent and administration, detention, extended detention, behavior intervention, suspension, dismissal from any
activity or school sponsored program, or referral to the School Board for a possible change of educational
placement or exclusion/expulsion proceedings. Suspensions made by the administration are not appealable.
DRESS AND APPEARANCE
Students are encouraged to be dressed appropriately for school activities and in keeping with community
standards.
The responsibility for proper student dress rests with students and parents and reflects the quality of the
school, conduct, and work. All students are expected to dress and groom themselves in clothes that are suitable
for school activities. INAPPROPRIATE clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
The following will not be allowed:
1. Clothing or accessories that can be harmful to self or others (i.e. collars, chains, etc.)
2. Objectionable emblems, badges, belt buckles, symbols, signs, words, objects or pictures on clothing or
jewelry communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory to a protected minority
group, including, but not limited to, confederate flags, swastikas, etc.
3. Gang-affiliated signs, symbols, jewelry, and clothing that represents acknowledged gangs or gang activities
is prohibited and will be confiscated.
4. No midriff showing. Pants and shirt must be touching at the minimum.
5. No shoulder will be exposed by spaghetti straps, halter-tops, or one-sleeve shirts.
6. No clothing which is suggestive or inadequate in its covering, such as tube tops and tops that show cleavage
or exposed backs and other clothing that is not keeping with community standards.
7. No oversize, sagging or low-cut pants that expose underwear. Pants worn below the waist are not allowed.
8. No headgear (“headgear” includes, but is not limited to baseball caps, headbands, hats, stocking caps, winter
head wear, hoods and bandanas) can be worn or carried in the school building during regular school hours
from 8:15 a.m. to 3:11 p.m. Headgear must be stored in the student’s locker during regular school hours from
8:15 a.m. to 3:11 p.m.
9. Skirts and shorts – Must be at least mid-thigh below the extended finger tips. If it is too short, you will be
asked to change or have a parent/guardian bring in different clothes.
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10. Tears or holes in jeans or pants must be at least mid-thigh below the extended finger tips. Excessively torn
jeans are not allowed.
11. No sleepwear will allowed including pajama tops, bottoms, robes or slippers.
12. When weather is cool, students are encouraged to wear appropriate sweatshirts. Outerwear may be worn for
class participation. Coats and blankets must be stored in the student’s locker during regular school hours
from 8:15 a.m. to 3:11 p.m.
Students wearing items of apparel seen as inappropriate by a teacher, YAC, Student Council member, or the
administration will be asked to change their attire, and their parents shall be contacted. If the problem remains
uncorrected, the student shall be removed from the class or activity involved, by the Principal or Student
Services personnel, until the situation is resolved and appropriate consequences are given. Students are not
allowed in halls or classrooms barefooted. District personnel will be the final authority as to whether or not
students have dressed in a proper manner. Repeated violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary
action.
SKATEBOARD/ROLLERBLADES/ROLLER SHOES
Skateboarding, rollerblading and the use of roller shoes are prohibited in/on or adjacent to the buildings,
running track, and on all other surfaces that are subject to damage.
Students who ride their skateboards to skate to school must stop and begin carrying their boards or
skates as soon as they reach the school grounds. If students abuse this guideline their skateboard or skates will
be confiscated and their parent(s) will be asked to pick them up.
DRUG-FREE SCHOOL AND WORKPLACE
The possession and use of alcohol, controlled substances, and toxic substances are prohibited at school
or in any other school location before, during, or after school hours. Paraphernalia associated with controlled
substances also is prohibited. The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against anyone who
violates this policy.
District policy is not violated when a person brings a controlled substance which has a currently
accepted medical treatment use onto a school location for personal use if the person has a physician’s
prescription for the substance. Students who have prescriptions must comply with the school district’s “Student
Medication” policy. The school district will provide an instructional program in every elementary and
secondary school on chemical abuse and the prevention of chemical dependency.
ALCOHOL
Frazee High School views with grave concern the serious implications of chemical use by students. Our
school is interested in assisting: students misusing mood-altering chemicals, students concerned about the
choices they face regarding the use of chemicals, and students concerned about the chemical misuse of a
significant person in their lives. Students with any of these concerns are encouraged to see one of the counselors
for support.
Any student found to be in possession of, using, or under the influence of, or providing to others,
alcohol, drugs and/or drug paraphernalia while on school property, at a school function, or on a school trip will
be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension. A pre-diagnostic interview by a school
counselor or school administrator and/or an evaluation by an outside agency may be recommended or required.
Also, students may be subject to legal consequences.
DRUGS
Frazee High School views with grave concern the serious implications of chemical use by students. Our
school is interested in assisting students misusing mood-altering chemicals, students concerned about the
choices they face regarding the use of chemicals, and students concerned about the chemical misuse of a
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significant person in their lives. Students with any of these concerns are encouraged to see one of the counselors
for support.
Any student found to be in possession of, using, distribution, sale, purchase, or under the influence of,
alcohol, drugs, any mood altering substance, and/or drug paraphernalia while on school property, at a school
function, or on a school trip will be subject to suspension. This includes over-the-counter medications if abused
by the student.
A pre-diagnostic interview by a school counselor or school administrator and/or an evaluation by an
outside agency may be recommended or required. Also, students may be subject to legal consequences.
In addition:
Possession of illegal drugs, chemicals or drug paraphernalia will result in the recommendation to the
Superintendent for a change of placement for up to one semester.
Distributing or using illegal drugs or chemicals will result in the recommendation to the Superintendent for
expulsion for one calendar year.
HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE PROHIBITION [*]
The school district strives to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from religious,
racial, or sexual harassment and violence. The school district prohibits any form of religious, racial, or sexual
harassment and violence.
To maintain learning and working environment that is free from religious, racial or sexual harassment
and violence, this school district prohibits any form of religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence.
Sexual Harassment: consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated
physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature.
Racial Harassment: consists of physical or verbal conduct relating to an individual’s race.
Religious Harassment: consist of physical or verbal conduct, which is related to an individual’s religion.
Sexual Violence: is a physical act of aggression or force or the threat thereof which involves the touching of
another’s intimate parts, or forcing a person to touch any person’s intimate parts.
Racial Violence: is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably
related to, race.
Religious Violence: is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner
reasonably related to, religion.
Assault: an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death; the intentional
infliction of or attempt o inflict bodily harm upon another; the threat to do bodily harm to another with present
ability to carry out the threat.
Any student or employee of this school district, who harasses or commits violence toward another student or
employee through conduct or communication, will be subject to the consequences appropriate for the behavior.
All complaints whether verbal or written will be investigated and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
An individual who wishes to report a violation is encouraged to use the form available from the Human Rights
Officer. All verbal and written complaints should be submitted to the Human Rights Officer.
Retaliation is prohibited against any individual who reports sexual harassment, or participates in an
investigation. Confidentiality of all persons involved will be respected to the fullest extent possible.
This is a summary of the District’s Harassment/Violence policy. A complete policy handbook is available in
the faculty workroom, the principal’s office, or the superintendent’s office. Sexual Harassment and Sexual
Violence is against the law!
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HAZING PROHIBITION [*]
Hazing is prohibited. No student will plan, direct, encourage, aid, or engage in hazing. Students who
violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the school district’s “Student Discipline”
policy.
Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are
prohibited at all times. No student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school
district shall a) plan, direct, encourage, aid, or engage in hazing; b) permit, condone or tolerate hazing. Hazing
means committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act, that creates a
substantial risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student
organization, or for any other purpose. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to: a) Any type of physical
brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, or placing a harmful substance on
the body; b) Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in a
restricted area, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that
adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student; c) Any activity involving the
consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, tobacco product or any other food, liquid, or substance that
subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or
safety of the student; d) Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects a
student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame or humiliation, that adversely affects the mental health
or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school; or e) Any activity that causes or
requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of State or Federal law or of Frazee-Vergas School
District policies or regulations. Student Organization means a group, club, or organization having students as
its primary members or participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities, or particular school
events. A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come within the terms of
this definition.
Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibitions contained in
this policy. This policy applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after school
hours. A person who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to be initiated into or
affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act. The School District will act to
investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher,
administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the School District who is found to have violated this
policy.
RELIGIOUS, RACIAL AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE ARE AGAINST THE LAW
DISCRIMINATION IS AGAINST THE LAW.
Contact: Deron Stender, Human Rights Officer, Frazee-Vergas School District, 305 North Lake St., Frazee, MN
56544 phone (218) 334-3181
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE
All school district students have conditional access to the school district’s computer system, including
Internet access, for limited educational purposes, including use of the system for classroom activities,
educational research, and professional and career development. Use of the school district’s system is a privilege,
not a right. Unacceptable use of the school district’s computer system or the Internet may result in one or more
of the following consequences: suspension or cancellation of use or access privileges; payments for damages
and repairs; discipline under other appropriate school district policies, including, but not limited to, suspension,
expulsion, or exclusion; or civil or criminal liability under other applicable laws. A copy of the school district’s
“Internet Acceptable Use” policy is available at the HS and District offices and on the District Web Site.
Students will receive a copy of the school district’s “Internet Acceptable Use” policy and are expected to
understand and agree to abide by the policy as a condition of use of the school district’s computer system. All
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students who wish to use the school district’s computer system must sign the Internet Use Agreement form each
school year.
Acceptable use: The use of the Internet must be in support of education and research consistent with the
educational objectives of Frazee-Vergas Public School District. Among other things, this means no chat rooms
unless assigned and directly supervised by your instructor; no games whatsoever. This also means no student email
use from 8:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Privileges: The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation
of those privileges.
Network Etiquette: Persons using the Internet and other networks are expected to abide by the generally
accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to:
o Be polite;
o Use appropriate language;
o Do not reveal personal information on the network;
o Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by others.
Security: Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems
may be denied access to the Internet.
Vandalism: Vandalism will result in loss of privileges. In addition to any physical damage to computer
hardware, vandalism can also be defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user,
Internet, or any of the agencies or networks that are connected.
Acceptable Use Agreement: Any student who would like to make use of the District network services must
have a completed “Computer Technology Acceptable Use Agreement” form signed by the student and
parent/guardian (if the student is under 18 years of age) on file prior to being given access to network
services.
Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are not allowed at any time in any of the computer labs or near
computer equipment.
Violation guidelines (Depending upon violation severity, removal of privileges may exceed the following
guidelines): 1st Offense - Up to 30 days loss of Internet use District-wide, plus disciplinary action; 2nd
Offense - Up to 60 days loss of Internet use District-wide, plus disciplinary action; 3rd Offense - Up to one
calendar year loss of Internet use District-wide, plus disciplinary action
PARKING ON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY
STUDENTS
The school district allows limited use and parking of motor vehicles by students in school district
locations subject to the following rules:
Parking a motor vehicle on school property during the school day is a privilege;
Parking is permitted in designated areas only, by permit.
Students are not permitted to use motor vehicles during the school day in any school district locations
unless an emergency occurs and permission has been granted to the student.
Students are permitted to use motor vehicles on the high school campus(es) only before and after the
school day.
Unauthorized vehicles parked on school district property may be towed at the expense of the owner or
operator.
The school district may conduct routine patrols of school district properties and inspections of the
exteriors of the motor vehicles of students. Interiors of students’ vehicles in school district locations may be
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searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law
and/or school policy or rule. If a search yields contraband, school officials may seize the item and may turn it
over to legal authorities when appropriate. A student who violates this policy may be subject to withdrawal of
parking privileges and/or discipline according to the school district’s “Student Discipline” policy.
VISITORS
Visitors are permitted to park in designated school district visitor parking areas. Unattended vehicles left
in other locations on school district property may be towed at the owner’s expense.
TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS [*]
School district students and staff have the right to learn and work in an environment that is tobacco free.
School policy is violated by any individual’s use of tobacco or tobacco-related devices in a public school, on
school grounds, in any school-owned vehicles, or at any school events or activities. Students may not possess
any type of tobacco or tobacco-related device in a public school, on school grounds, in any school-owned
vehicles, or at any school events or activities. Any student who violates this policy is subject to school district
discipline. Contact the high school principal if you have questions or wish to report violations.
Tobacco use by students (regardless of age) on school grounds or at any school function is prohibited.
Violation of this regulation will carry with it the appropriate school discipline.
VANDALISM/ABUSE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Vandalism of any district property is prohibited. Violators will be disciplined and may be reported to
law enforcement officials.
Our school expends a significant amount of resources to maintain its facilities. Pride and respect of
district property is to be expected from our students. Abuse of school property may result in a loss of
privileges, reimbursement for costs associated with replacement/repair of damaged property, referral to law
enforcement, and prosecution. Witnessing any form of abuse or vandalism needs to be reported immediately!
Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, and furniture supplied by the school.
Students who disfigure property or equipment will be required either to pay for the damages done or replace the
item. Students misusing or abusing school property will be subject to disciplinary action by being assigned
detentions and/or school suspension, depending upon the seriousness of the violation and number of previous
offenses.
WEAPONS PROHIBITION
No person will possess, use, or distribute a weapon when in a school location except as provided in
school district policy. A “weapon” means any object, device, or instrument designed as a weapon or through its
use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm or which may be used to inflict self-injury including, but
not limited to, any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; air guns; pellet guns; BB guns; all knives; blades;
clubs; metal knuckles; numchucks; throwing stars; explosives; fireworks; mace and other propellants; stunguns;
ammunition; poisons; chains; arrows; and objects that have been modified to serve as a weapon. A weapon also
includes look-alike weapons. Appropriate discipline and action will be taken against any person who violates
this policy. The school district takes a “zero tolerance” position in regard to the possession, use, or distribution
of weapons by students. Discipline of students will include, at a minimum: immediate out-of-school
suspension; confiscation of the weapon; immediate notification of police; parent or guardian notification; and
recommendation to the superintendent of dismissal for a period of time not to exceed one year. A student who
brings a firearm to school will be expelled for at least one year, subject to school district discretion on a caseby-case
basis.
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SAFE ZONE
In accordance with Minnesota statue, 157.021-157.023 and statute 609.66, Frazee Public Schools are in
a Drug-Free, Weapon-Free Zone. Anyone convicted of possessing or recklessly handling a dangerous weapon
or using or distributing controlled substances in this zone (within one city block or 300 feet of any Minnesota
School, park, public housing project or school bus carrying students) may be subject to increased penalties. No
guns are allowed to be on school premise other than by Law Enforcement Officials.
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PART IV — HEALTH AND SAFETY
ACCIDENTS
All student injuries that occur at school or school-sponsored activities should be reported to the high
school principal. Parents/guardians of an injured student will be notified as soon as possible. If the student
requires immediate medical attention, the principal or other district leader will call 911 or seek emergency
medical treatment and then contact the parent(s).
EYE PROTECTION
State law requires that every person wear industrial quality eye protective devices when participating in,
observing or performing any function in the protection area, as defined in subdivision 3, or any school in the
state.
Sub. 2. Any student failing to comply with such requirements may be temporarily suspended from participation
in said course, and the registration of a student for such course may be canceled for willful, flagrant, or repeated
failure to observe the above requirements.
Sub. 3. Eye protection areas shall include the areas in which activities are taking place and material is being
used involving:
a) Hot molten metals;
b) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials;
c) Heat treatment, tempering or kiln firing of any metal or other materials;
d) Gas or electric arc welding;
e) Repair or servicing of any vehicle or mechanical equipment;
f) Any other activity or operation involving work in any area that is potentially dangerous.
g. Any lab activity where the instructor requires safety glasses to be worn.
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT UPDATE [*]
The school district has developed an asbestos management plan. A copy of this plan can be found in the
district office.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
The school district has developed a “Crisis Management” policy. Each school building has its own
building-specific crisis management plan. Students and parents will be provided with information as to district-
and school-specific plans.
The “Crisis Management” policy addresses a range of potential crisis situations in the school district and
includes general crisis procedures for securing buildings, classroom evacuation, campus evacuation, sheltering,
and communication procedures. The school district will conduct lock-down drills, fire drills, and a tornado drill.
Building plans include classroom and building evacuation procedures.
TORNADO DRILLS
A tornado safety plan is in place for Frazee High School, and in case of a tornado, students will report to
designate "safe rooms or areas." Tornado drills will be held to prepare students for an emergency and to
familiarize them with their designated "safe area."
FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS
Fire drills will be performed randomly throughout the year to ensure that students and staff are
efficiently prepared in the case of an emergency. Fire drill evacuation routes are posted in classrooms.
Students are to evacuate quietly and as quickly as possible to the area designated during these drills. Teachers
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will check rolls at their designated area. Students and teachers are to return to classrooms and buildings when
the all-clear signal is given. In the event of evacuation for other emergencies, the same procedure as for fire
drills will be used. In case of a bomb threat, all students must go to the Event Center, and report to the teacher
from whose classroom they were dismissed. Teachers will take attendance.
LOCK DOWN DRILLS
During lock down drills teachers will secure students in the classrooms until they receive further notice.
When further notice is given teachers may resume normal activity. Students that do not follow teacher’s
directions may be subject to the severe/habitual clause for severe behavior.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION AND STUDENT RECORDS
It has been the practice of the school to release certain types of information concerning students to the
news media and others. This information is defined as directory information and includes items such as: the
student's name, photo’s, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight
and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received.
The School District shall collect and maintain each pupil records, as it deems necessary to meet the
needs and maximize the potential for each of our students. These records shall include, but not be limited to,
information concerning personal and health data, academic achievement, attendance, standardized test scores,
and participation in school activities. Student educational records are classified as public, private or
confidential as per statutory definitions and may be released in accordance with state and federal statutes and
regulations.
Student directory information is available to the public, unless a written parent or student (18) request
to the contrary is received by the building principal within thirty (30) days of the publication of annual
notification of rights. Student directory information shall include but not to be limited to:
Students’ Name, Participation in officially recognized activities and sports, Current grade level, Dates of
Attendance, Degrees and awards received, The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended,
Photographs of student, if available, Weight and height of members of athletic teams
An individual student’s records shall also be available for review and/or copies made available to the
student’s parent or guardian or to the student under the procedures established by the school.
The rights of a parent and/or student with regard to the student’s educational records shall be published
annually.
HEALTH INFORMATION
FIRST AID
The nurse’s office in each building is equipped to handle minor injuries requiring first aid. If the nurse’s
office is not open, assistance can be sought from the building’s administrative office. If a student experiences a
more serious medical emergency at school, 911 will be called and/or a parent/guardian will be contacted
depending on the situation.
The district has installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs)]. Tampering with any AED is
prohibited and may result in discipline.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not
allowed to come to school while contagious. If a parent suspects that his/her child has a communicable or
contagious disease, the parent should contact the school nurse or principal so that other students who might
have been exposed to the disease can be alerted.
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Students with certain communicable diseases will not be excluded from attending school in their usual
daily attendance settings as long as their health permits and their attendance does not create a significant risk of
transmitting the illness to other students or school district employees. The school district will determine on a
case-by-case basis whether a contagious student’s attendance creates a significant risk of transmitting the illness
to others.
ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM
Bringing animals on school property requires at least a two day advanced notice to the building
principal, and a signed release form assuring the health status of the animal. Forms are available in the High
School Office.
HEALTH SERVICE
Students who become sick at school should report to the health office. The Health Office Aid will
arrange for students who get sick at school to go home early. A parent/guardian should notify the school if
his/her child is unable to attend school because of illness.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All students must be properly immunized or submit appropriate documentation exempting them from
such immunizations in order to enroll or remain enrolled. Students may be exempted from the immunization
requirement when the immunization of the student is contraindicated for medical reasons; laboratory
confirmation of adequate immunity exists; or due to the conscientiously held beliefs of the parents/guardians or
student. The school district will maintain a file containing the immunization records for each student in
attendance at the school district for at least five years after the student reaches the age of 18. For a copy of the
immunization schedule or to obtain an exemption form or information, contact the HS Health Office.
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
The school district acknowledges that some students may require prescribed drugs or medication during
the school day. The administration of prescription medication or drugs at school requires a completed signed
request from the student’s parent. An “Administrating Prescription Medications” form must be completed once
a year and/or when a change in the prescription or requirements for administration occurs. Prescription
medications must be brought to school in the original container labeled for the student by a pharmacist, and
must be administered in a manner consistent with the instructions on the label. Prescription medications are not
to be carried by the student, but will be left with the appropriate school personnel. Exceptions that may be
allowed include: prescription asthma medications administered with an inhaler pursuant to school district
policy and procedures, medications administered as noted in a written agreement between the school district and
parent or as specified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a plan developed under Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (§504 Plan), or an individual health plan (IHP). The school district is to be notified of any
change in a student’s prescription medication administration.
If a student needs to take any form of medication at school, a medication administration form must be
completed and on file in the nurse’s office. Medications will be dispensed under the direction of the school
nurse. Inhalers may be carried by the student with permission from the parent and physician. No medication,
including over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen will be given to students
without parent and physician written request. Students are prohibited to distribute, sell, or purchase over-thecounter
medications. If students are found to be in abuse of over-the-counter medications, disciplianry actions
may result.
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PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTICE [*]
The school district may plan to apply pesticide(s) on school property. To the extent the school district
applies certain pesticides, the school district will provide a notice by September 15 as to the school district’s
plan to use these pesticides. A parent may request to be notified prior to the application of certain pesticides on
days different from those specified in the notice. Additional information regarding what pesticides are used, the
schedule of pesticide applications, and the long-term health effects of the class of pesticide on children can be
requested by contacting the HS Office.
SAFETY
The safety of students on campus and at school-related activities is a high priority of the district. While
district-wide safety procedures are in place, student and parent cooperation is essential to ensuring school
safety.
VISITORS/BUILDING ACCESS
Parents/guardians and community members are welcome to visit the schools. To ensure the safety of
those in the school and to avoid disruption to the learning environment, all visitors must report directly to the
HS Office upon entering the building, with the exception of events open to the public. All visitors will be
required to sign in at the HS Office and to wear a “visitors badge” while in the building during the school day.
Visitors must have the approval of the principal before visiting a classroom during instructional time. An
individual or group may be denied permission to visit a school or school property, or such permission may be
revoked, if the visitor does not comply with school district procedures or if the visit is not in the best interests of
the students, employee, or the school district.
Students’ friends or relatives may be allowed to visit school classes under the following conditions:
1. Only one visit per semester per person.
2. Visitors must register one day in advance.
3. Visitors must obtain a Visitor Pass in the Principal’s Office and must display it during the visit.
4. Students from neighboring school districts may not visit unless considering transfer (must be verified by the
parent).
5. Visitors must be in the company of their hosts throughout the visit.
6. Only three visitors will be allowed on any given day.
TRESPASSING (M.S. § 609.605, subd. 4)
The following person(s) may be subject to referral for trespassing upon grounds or facilities of a public
school:
1. Any person who is not a student, officer, or employee of a public school;
2. Any person who does not have legitimate business on the campus or any other authorization, license, or
invitation to enter or remain upon school property;
3. Any person who is not a parent, guardian, or person who has legal custody of a student enrolled in the
school;
4. Any student currently under suspension or expulsion.
** ALC students are subject to these rules.
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Policy Cross Reference Table
APPENDIXES
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Topic Model Policy Number(s)
Accidents 806
Alternative Educational Opportunities 605
Attendance 503
Bullying Prohibited 514
Cell Phones and Pagers 506
Class Assignments 515
Complaints 103
Course Credits Required 604
Crisis Management 806
Discipline 506
Drug Free School and Workplace 417, 418
Emergency Contact Information 515
Employee Directory 406
Employment Background Checks 404
Equal Access to School Facilities 801
Extended School Year508
Field Trips 610
Fundraising 511
Gifts to Employees 421
Graduation Requirements 613
Harassment and Violence Prohibited 413
Hazing Prohibited 526
Health Information 420, 516, 518, 530, 806
Homework 506, 612.1
Internet Acceptable Use 524
Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies 519
Nondiscrimination 102, 401, 521, 522, 528
Notification of Violent Students 529
Parking on School District Property 527
Pledge of Allegiance 531
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options 620
Schedule 602
School Activities 510
School Closing Procedures 806
School Calendar 602
Searches 502, 527
Student Dress and Appearance 504
Student Promotion and Retention 513
Student Publications and Materials 505, 512
Student Records 515
Student Surveys 520
Summer School 623
Tobacco-Free Schools 419
Transportation of Public School Students 707, 709, 710
Vandalism 506
Video and Audio Taping 711, 712
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Visitors in School District Buildings 903
Weapons Prohibited 501
Acknowledgement Form
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We have received a copy of the 2009 - 2010 Student Handbook for the Frazee-Vergas Public School District.
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