Student Handbook - Vestavia Hills City Schools

STUDENT HANDBOOKWelcome to Pizitz Middle School! Many new andexciting opportunities await you! We have prepared thishandbook to introduce our school. You will find the rulesand regulations that govern our lives here at Pizitz MiddleSchool make it possible for all of us to live, learn, work,and play together. The Pizitz Administration welcomesany input you may have regarding discipline or the studentdress code.Pizitz Middle School will be whatever you make it. Beproud of it. Take good care of it. Become part of it. Byworking together, we will continue the proud tradition ofexcellence, which Pizitz Middle School represents. Havea great year!Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,sex, disability, or age, in its programs or activities. Thefollowing person has been designated to handleinquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Debbie HargraveTitle IX/Section 504 Coordinator1204 Montgomery HighwayVestavia Hills, Alabama 35216205-402-5132 or 205-402-5124hargraveda@vestavia.k12.al.usFor further information regarding notice of nondiscrimination,please call 1-800-421-3481 to obtain theaddress and phone number of the Office of Civil Rightsenforcement office that serves this area.SECTION IAbsences/AttendanceATTENDANCE & SCHOOL HOURSAll students are expected to attend school regularly.Students who are consistent in attendance generallyachieve higher grades and enjoy greater personal success.Students may arrive as early as 7 a.m. daily. Students mustbe picked up by 3:45 p.m. Sixth grade students who arriveat school before 7:50 a.m. should report to the cafeteria.Seventh and eighth grade students who arrive at schoolbefore 7:50 a.m. should report to the gym. Schoolpersonnel have been assigned to supervise these areas.School begins at 8:05 a.m. Students who arrive after8:05 a.m. must come to the Main Office accompaniedby the person who brought them to school. Schooldismisses at 3:05 p.m. each day.• Refer to page 8 for the Tardy/Attendance PolicyWRITTEN EXCUSESIn accordance with state law, a parent or guardian mustexplain the cause of every absence of a student underhis/her control or charge. Every student, upon his/herreturn to school, must bring a written excuse from homesigned by the student’s parent/guardian for each absenceand present it to his/her homeroom teacher.Attention students and parents! It is extremelyimportant that the homeroom teacher promptlyreceives a written excuse for absences that areexcusable! Failure to bring in a written excuse willresult in the absence being labeled unexcused. Thehomeroom teacher retains all written excuses for theremainder of the school year.ABSENCES AND EXCUSESAll student absences will be designated as either excusedor unexcused. A student will be excused for his/herabsence from school for the following reasons:1. Illness2. Inclement weather which would be dangerous tothe life or health of the student if he/she attendedschool.3. Legal quarantine4. Death in the immediate family5. Emergency conditions as determined by thesuperintendent or the principal6. Planned absences provided that a written request isSubmitted by the parent/guardian to the principal atleast three days prior to the date of the absence. Preexcusedabsences may be denied to students whohave excessive absences.UNEXCUSED ABSENCESAbsence for reasons other than those defined above will beunexcused. “Personal” is unexcused.MAKE-UP WORK: EXCUSED ABSENCESStudents who have excused absences will be allowed tomake up work missed in each class. All make-up workmust be completed within the allotted time, two days persick day. Working within the parameters of the Boardpolicy, each teacher will determine the make-up policy fortests. Students must be aware of their teachers’ policies.Barring extenuating circumstances, long-rangeassignments are due on schedule. Grades may bewithheld if make-up work is not completed. It is thestudent’s responsibility to obtain all make-up work fromhis/her teacher upon returning to school. Failure to obtainmake-up work is no excuse for not doing work missed.For planned absences, the student is responsible forobtaining assignments prior to the absence and thework is due on the date the student returns to school.Special circumstances will be considered on an individualbasis.If a student is absent for one or two days, assignmentsshould be obtained as follows: from another student, byaccessing the Pizitz Homework Page on the Internet(http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/pizitz/), the teacher’swebpage, or, upon returning to school, from the teachers.Assignments remain on the Internet Homework Page forfive days. Updates are finalized after 3:05 p.m. each7

school day. Special circumstances regarding make-upwork will be considered on an individual basis.MAKE-UP WORK: UNEXCUSED ABSENCESTeachers will not be required to provide make-up work ortests for students who are absent for unexcused reasons orwho have an absence labeled as unexcused due to failure tobring in a written note.TARDINESSTardiness is a part of attendance. Any student arriving oncampus after 8:05 a.m. is tardy and must be “checked in”by a parent/guardian or the parent/guardian designee.Tardies due to illness, doctor or dentist appointments,traffic or car problems, and emergencies are excused. Allother tardies are unexcused, including those due tooversleeping, personal reasons, and finishinghomework. Students are to be at school and in class ontime. Students are considered tardy if they are not in theclassroom when the tardy bell rings. Four unexcusedtardies may result in morning detention and a D-Slip.CHECKING OUT/IN DURING SCHOOL HOURSWhen checking IN to school (8:05 a.m. or after), theperson bringing the student MUST come into the officeand sign in the student. Late students who come inwithout the person who brought them will receive a“Tardy Ticket.” Four tickets may result in morningdetention and a D-Slip.When checking OUT of school, the parent/guardian orparent/guardian designee must come into the office andrequest that the student be checked out. Either a parent/guardian or parent/guardian designee whose name is on filemust sign the student out. If someone other than theparent/guardian is to pick up a student, we must have apermission note signed by the parent/guardian. Thereshould be no checking out for purposes other thanillness, doctor/dentist appointments, or emergencies.“Personal” is unexcused.PIZITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL TARDY/ATTENDANCEPROCEDURE*TARDIESNumber Procedure5 Principal will contact the parent10 Attendance Officer notified for furtheraction, which may include referral to FamilyCourt Early Warning Program*UNEXCUSED ABSENCES (ALL Grade Levels)Number Procedure1 The Principal or his/her designee will notify theparent/guardian by phone that the student wastruant and date of the truancy. Parent/guardianshall also be provided a copy of Alabama’scompulsory school attendance laws and advised8of the penalties that can be applied and theprocedures that shall be followed in the eventthat other unexcused absences occur.5 The parent, guardian, or other person havingcontrol of the child shall attend a conferencewith the attendance officer and Principal orhis/her designee and/or participate in the earlywarning program provided by juvenile court.Attendance at one of these conferences shall bemandatory except, where prior arrangements havebeen made or an emergency exists. Failure toappear at the school conference and/or to appear atthe early warning program shall result in the filingof a complaint/petition against the parent underCode of Alabama (1975), 16-28-12(c) (failure tocooperate), or a truancy against the child,whichever is appropriate.7 The Attendance Officer will file a complaint/petition against the child and/or guardian, ifappropriate.*EXCUSED ABSENCES (Grades K—8)Number Procedure10 Parent conference with the Principal requesting avalid Doctor’s excuse for future absence.15 The Attendance Officer will verify Doctor’s excusewith the Doctor. Parents will be notified if furtheraction is granted.SECTION IIDress CodeThe primary guide in determining what is not appropriateis the extent to which such dress or grooming attractsundue attention in the classroom or school. Below is thedress code for students at Pizitz Middle School duringschool hours and at school activities. All teachers areexpected to help in enforcing this code consistently andfairly. Students who violate the dress code repeatedly or ina disruptive flagrant manner shall be sent to the principal.Appropriateness of attire is decided by administration.DRESS CODE REGULATIONS FOR PIZITZMIDDLE SCHOOLIf a student fails to adhere to regulations in the followinglist, he/she is in violation of the dress code. Theadministration reserves the right to deem any item asinappropriate. This list is not conclusive nor is aviolation of the dress code limited to the following:1. Boys’ shirttails must be tucked in.2. Students must wear clothing in the manner it wasdesigned to be worn. (suspenders must be fastened, pantsmust be worn at the waist, etc.)

ACADEMIC SUPPORTThe Academic Support Program provides students with anopportunity to develop a positive self-image whileaccommodating individual learning rates and styles oflearning. Academic support meets before or after schoolby special arrangement, during homeroom, or during class.Students may receive academic support by asking theirclassroom teacher or by checking with the AcademicSupport teachers. The Academic Support Teachers are:Sixth GradeRhonda McCary: 402-5350 ormccaryrh@vestavia.k12.al.usSeventh GradeDonna Watkins: 402-5350 orwatkinsda@vestavia.k12.al.usEighth GradeKathy Rogers: 402-5350 or rogerskc@vestavia.k12.al.usENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEResource assistance is available to students with little or noproficiency in the English language. The classroomteacher and the ESL resource teacher refer studentsneeding this program. For information on this programcontact Andy Carpenter at 402-5356 orcarpenteral@vestavia.k12.al.usGIFTED SERVICESTeachers, counselors, administrators, parents, or any otherindividual with knowledge of the student’s abilities mayrefer a student for consideration for gifted services.Referrals should be made to the Gifted Education Teacherat school. A gifted referral screening committee reviewseach referral and decides whether to accept the referral andarranges further assessments if needed. Pizitz MiddleSchool follows the eligibility criteria set forth by theAlabama State Department of Education. Students whoqualify for gifted educational services, according to stateguidelines, will receive specialized services as written intheir Gifted Educational Plan (GEP). For information onthis program contact Andy Carpenter at 402-5356 orcarpenteral@vestavia.k12.al.usSPECIAL EDUCATIONStudents in need of special services have several programsavailable. Certified teachers and Para educators workindividually or in small groups with identified students.Special techniques, strategies, and materials are employedon an as needed basis. For information on this programcontact David Miles at 402-5350 ormilesdw@vestavia.k12.al.us.CHILD FIND PROGRAMIn accordance with the federal special education law theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), theVestavia Hills City School system must develop andimplement procedures that ensure that all children withintheir jurisdiction, ages birth to twenty-one, regardless ofthe severity of their disability, and who need special14education and related services are identified and locatedand evaluated. Child Find also applies to children withdisabilities who attend private schools, including childrenattending religious schools, within the local educationagency’s jurisdiction, highly mobile children withdisabilities (e.g., migrant children), homeless children, orchildren who are wards of the State and children who aresuspected of having a disability and are in need of specialeducation, even though they have not failed, been retainedin a course or grade or are advancing from grade to grade.For more information, please contact Linda L. Brady,Director of the Exceptional Children’s Program at(205)402-5316 or bradyll@vestavia. k12.al.us. You mayalso contact the State Child Find Agency at 1-800-543-3098 for children ages birth through two years of age.SECTION VIActivities and OrganizationsEach student is encouraged to become involved in schoolorganizations and/or sports activities. Involvement in thesegroups helps to promote school spirit and pride. Pizitzuniforms are not to be worn to class. Permission maybe granted on special occasions.TEAM AND GROUP ACTIVITIESAccording to state regulations, students entering gradeseight and nine must, for the last two semesters ofattendance and summer school, if applicable, have apassing grade in five (5) subjects with a compositenumerical average of 70 with all other rules applying thesame as to students in grades 9-12. Activities offered bythe school through math, science, band, choral, and othercourses at events such as athletic events, club conventions,etc., are extracurricular (co-curricular), and studentsacademically ineligible under this policy shall not beallowed to participate. A student entering grades eight andnine are eligible for activities based on grades from thepreceding academic year, including summer school.ALL STUDENTS entering grade seven for the first timeare eligible for all activities. According to the AlabamaHigh School Athletic Association, students who areentering the sixth grade are ineligible to participate instate-sponsored extracurricular activities. Opportunitiesfor these students to participate in athletic activities areoffered through Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation whichcan be contacted at 978-0176.Certain other groups including, but not limited to, StudentCouncil, Pirate Girls, Dance Team, Majorettes, andCheerleaders require members to maintain a 70 percentaverage in each subject to remain eligible to participate.Specific requirements are detailed in each organization’sconstitution. The following list includes most of theteam and group activities available to Pizitz students.Additional information may be obtained from the officeor the coach/sponsor.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESYearbook StaffPiriviaWho: 7 th & 8 th GradersWhat: A group of 7 th and 8 th graders who create theyearbook for Pizitz students and staff. Students learnpicture taking techniques, how to design layouts and insertpictures using an online computer program specificallydesigned for yearbooks, bookkeeping skills, and theimportance of keeping records.When: Tryouts are held in the spring for the next schoolyear. Selected members meet 8 th period each day and until3:20 Tuesdays and Thursdays.Requirements: Students who wish to tryout for AnnualStaff must have an average of 70% or higher in eachsubject each nine weeks at the time of tryouts and mayhave no less than an “S” in conduct during the tryout year.Sponsor: Button SmithContact: 402-5350 or smithel@vestavia.k12.al.usBasketball(Boys)Who: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Pizitz has a 7 th grade and an 8 th grade team whichconsists of 12 to15 players each. Pizitz plays in the Metro-South League and also plays other teams from theBirmingham metropolitan area.When: Fall sport. Tryouts are the last week of October.Practices begin in November. During school days,practices are held from 8 th period each day until 6:00 p.m.Requirements: All first time seventh grade students areeligible. Eighth grade students wishing to tryoutfor basketball must have a composite average of 70% orhigher in each subject at the time of tryouts.Coach: 7 th grade – Mike Howard and Steve Faber8 th grade – John WymanContact: 402-5362 or wymanjf@vestavia.k12.al.usBasketball(Girls)Who: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Pizitz has a 7 th grade and an 8 th grade team whichconsists of 12 to15 players each. Pizitz plays in the Metro-South League and also plays other teams from theBirmingham metropolitan area.When: Fall sport. Tryouts are in the middle of October.Practices begin in October. During school days, practicesare held from 8 th period each day until 5:30 p.m.Requirements: All first time seventh grade students areeligible. Eighth grade students wishing to tryout forbasketball must have a composite average of 70% orhigher in each subject at the time of tryouts.Coach: 7 th grade – TBAContact: 402-53818 th grade – Lisa BridgmanContact: 402-5381 or bridgmanld@vestavia.k12.al.usCheerleadingWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Cheerleading is a sport available to 28 girls,fourteen 7 th graders and fourteen 8 th graders. The squadscheer at football, pep rallies, and basketball games andattend a cheerleading camp during the summer.When: All year sport. Tryouts are held each spring forthe next school year. Practices are held Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays during 8 th period, and until 4:30on Mondays and Wednesdays in the late spring and fall.Requirements: Any interested 7 th or 8 th grader may tryout with an average of 70% or higher in each subject at thetime of tryouts and with no more than one “N” in, eitherconduct, Ulysses or unified art equivalent .Tumbling is anarea of the tryout process. Cheerleading involves stuntingand tumbling, as in the case of all sports, this activityinvolves a certain risk of physical injury, despite allreasonable and appropriate safety measures that are inplace to prevent such injuries.Sponsors: Kim Hunton and Jemmie ClementsContact: 402-5350 or huntonkg@vestavia.k12.al.us orclementsjr@vestavia.k12.al.usChess ClubWho: 6 th , 7 th and 8th GradersWhat: Students have the opportunity to compete witheach other in the club once a month. Throughout the year,they have the opportunity to compete with other chessplayers outside the school in local and state tournaments.Sponsor: Melinda FaginContact: 402-5350 or faginmm@vestavia.k12.al.usPirate Treasures Dance TeamWho: 7 th or 8 th GradersWhat: Dance Team is comprised of seventh and eighthgraders. Students dance at football games, some basketballgames, pep rallies, and other school functions.When: Dance Team is an all year activity. Practices areheld daily during 8 th period and until 4:30 on Tuesdays.Tryouts are held in the spring for the next school year.Requirements: Any interested 7 th or 8 th grader may tryout with a composite average of 70% or higher in eachsubject at the time of tryouts and with no less than an “S”in conduct.Sponsor: Susan CastleberryContact: 402-5350 or castleberrysb@vestavia.k12.al.usFCCLAWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: FCCLA is for any boy or girl enrolled in theFamily and Consumer Science class at Pizitz.When: Meets throughout the year. Any interested studentcan request information from Mrs. Boone.Sponsor: Carla BooneContact: 402-5350 or boonecw@vestavia.k12.al.us15

FootballWho: 7 th or 8 th GradersWhat: The 7 th and 8 th grade football teams are twoseparate groups who play and practice separately. Anyonewho meets the requirements may be on the football team.No tryouts are held for this sport.When: Fall sport. Practices begin in mid-August. Duringschool days, practice is held from 8 th period each day until5:00 p.m.Requirements: All first time seventh grade students areeligible. Eighth grade students may participate with acomposite average of 70% or higher in each subject.Coach: 7 th grade – Steve Gaydosh8 th grade – John RushContact: 402-5362 or gaydoshsm@vestavia.k12.al.us orrushjl@vestavia.k12.al.usGolf(Boys and Girls)Who: 7 th and 8th GradersWhat: Golf is a team consisting of 10 to 12 players.Members of the team practice and play their home matchesat the Vestavia Hills Country Club. The team competes inthe Jefferson County League.When: Spring sport. Tryouts are held in February orMarch. Practices and games are held in the spring.Requirements: All first time seventh grade students areeligible. Eighth grade students may try out with acomposite average of 70% or higher in each subject at thetime of tryouts.Coach: Boys – Malcolm PrewittGirls – Becky GibsonContact: Coach Prewitt: 402-5350 orprewittml@vestavia.k12.al.usBecky Gibson: 402-5350 orgibsonrc@vestavia.k12.al.usMajorettesWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Baton twirling is available to 7 th and 8 th grade girls.Students perform at football games, some basketballgames, pep rallies, and other school functions.When: All year activity. Tryouts are held in the springfor the next school year. Practices are held during 8 thperiod three days a week and after school two days a week.Requirements: Any interested 7 th or 8 th grader may tryout with a composite average of 70% or higher in eachsubject at the time of tryouts and with no less than an “S”in conduct.Sponsor: Rachel RivesContact: 402-5350 or rivesrd@vestavia.k12.alMATHCOUNTSWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: MATHCOUNTS is the only international mathcompetition for seventh and eighth graders. Students mustlearn and apply course content ranging from pre-algebra toalgebra II topics. A four-person team is chosen in the fallto represent Pizitz.When: MATHCOUNTS is an all year activity. Districtcompetition is held in February, with the top three teams16advancing to the state competition held in March. The topfour individuals at state will represent the state of Alabamaat the national competition in May. Practices are heldduring the summer and after school during the school year.Requirements: Outstanding seventh or eighth grade mathteam members able to attend scheduled practices andcompetitions may be invited to join MATHCOUNTS.Sponsor: Vicki CatoContact: 402-5350 or catovt@vestavia.k12.al.usSeventh and Eighth Grade Math TeamsWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Math team is a competitive academic activity.When: Team members participate in about ten mathtournaments held in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee onSaturdays from October through May. Members areenrolled in Homeroom Math Team and an 8 th period MathTeam Class (optional). Students are also encouraged toattend as many summer practices as possible.Requirements: Any seventh grader enrolled in AdvancedPre-Algebra 7 or eighth grader enrolled in Algebra I orAlgebra I AL and able to participate in scheduled practicesand tournaments may apply to join math team. Membersmust maintain at least an 80% average in math class, atleast a 70% average in other academic courses, and an “S”or an “O” in conduct.Sponsor: 7 th grade – Jackie Mills8 th grade – Vicki CatoContact: 402-5350 or millsjb@vestavia.k12.al.us orcatovt@vestavia.k12.al.usSixth Grade Math TeamWho: 6 th gradersWhat: Math team is a competitive academic activity.When: Team members participate in about four mathtournaments at schools in Alabama and Tennessee onSaturdays from October through May. Beginning in late-September, members practice every Thursday afternoonafter school.Requirements: Any sixth grade student who is a memberof Math Olympiads and able to participate in scheduledpractices and tournaments may apply to join math team.Sponsor: Julie CochranContact: 402-5350 or cochranjh@vestavia.k12.al.usMath OlympiadsWho: 6 th GradersWhat: Math Olympiads is an international organizationpromoting problem-solving. During practices, studentsshare problem- solving strategies and are taughtmathematical concepts and skills not typically presented inthe sixth grade curriculum.When: Practices begin in mid-September. Every otherThursday, students leave math class to work with thesponsor. An assignment is given and due before the nextpractice. Beginning in November, students compete in fivemonthly contests held on campus. The scores are reportedto the national headquarters, which recognizes individualand school achievement at the end of each year.Requirements: Any sixth grade student maintaining an Aor B average in math, an “S” or “O” in conduct, and able to

attend scheduled practices and contests may join MathOlympiads.Sponsor: Phil VanderKampContact: 402-5350 or vanderkamppe@vestavia.k12.al.usMedia Center AidesWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Student media center assistants aid the staff inassigned areas, provide assistance in the daily checking inand out of materials within the collection and assist with avariety of special projects.When: Student media center assistants are chosen in thespring for the following school year.Requirements: There is an application/interview processto be a media center aide.Sponsor: Ann Knight and Sandy WaldropContact: 402-5359 or knightaw@vestavia.k12.al.usThe Pride(Newspaper Staff)Who: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Students create the Newspaper for the Pizitzstudents and staff.When: All year activity that meets during 8 th period.Members are chosen in late April or early May for the nextschool year.Requirements: There is an application process to be onthe newspaper staff. Any interested 7 th or 8 th grader maytry out with a composite average of 70% or higher in eachsubject at the time of tryouts and with no less than an “S”in conduct.Sponsor: Josh WadeContact: 402-5350 wadejn@vestavia.k12.al.usPirate GirlsWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: Pirate Girls are the official hostesses for PizitzMiddle School. These girls assist at PTO meetings, selltickets and work the concession stands at athletic events,are “Pirate Pals” for incoming students, and serve as aidesto teachers during 8 th period.When: All year activity, tryouts are held in the spring forthe next school year.Requirements: Any interested 7 th or 8 th grader may tryout with a composite average of 70% or higher in eachsubject at the time of tryouts and with no less than an “S”in conduct.Sponsor: Christa BroganContact: 402-5350 or brogancm@vestavia.k12.al.usPizitz PowerlineWho: 8 th GradersWhat: Pizitz Powerline staff broadcasts theannouncements each morning to keep students and staffinformed of upcoming events.When: All year activity, tryouts are held in the spring forthe next school year.Requirements: Students must have an “O” in conduct andat least an “A/B” average.Sponsor: Susan CastleberryContact: 402-5350 or castleberrysb@vestavia.l2.al.us17Pizitz PlayersWho: 7 th and 8 th GradersWhat: These students are actors in our fall and springproductions.When: There is a fall production and a spring production.A student who is selected for the Players will participateduring 8 th period every day.Requirements: An audition is required to participate.Sponsor: Dianne DanielsContact: 402-5350 or danielsdl@vestavia.k12.al.usPTO River of WordsWho: 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th GradersWhat: A program sponsored by the Pizitz PTO. River ofWords is a way to express your ideas on a given themethrough mediums such as music, photography, art, poetry,essays, and creative writing.When: Competition is held in the fall in the areas ofPhotography, Literature, Visual Arts, and Music.Applications are available in the front office.Sponsor: PTOContact: 402-5350Scholars’ BowlWho: 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th GradersWhat: An academic activity in which students test theirknowledge on a wide range of topics, from math tomiscellaneous trivia. Pizitz’s team competes both locallyand nationally (via computer).When: Tryouts are held in the fall. Sponsors schedulemeetings and practices. 6 th grade meets after school. 7 thand 8 th grade meets during 8 th period on Tuesdays andThursdays.Sponsors: Stratton Brock and Heather BrockContact: 402-5350 or brocksh@vestavia.k12.al.us orbrockhc@vestavia.k12.al.usSGA(Student Government Association)Who: 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th GradersWhat: Being a representative is a great way to beinvolved in your school. Two candidates are chosen fromeach homeroom (one boy and one girl) in each team. Eachteam then elects two nominees from to represent them onSGA. In the spring of your seventh grade year, you mayrun for the following SGA offices: President, Girls’ Vice-President, and Boys’ Vice-President. Sixth and seventhgraders may run for these offices: Chaplain,Parliamentarian, Treasurer, Historian, Sergeant at Arms,and Secretary. Campaigns last approximately one week.Posters, banners, and buttons will help you gain thesupport of fellow students.When: Homeroom representatives will be elected eachfall. School-wide elections for officers are held eachspring. Homeroom representatives meet once a month andofficers meet each Wednesday during homeroom.Requirements: Any interested student may run for officewith a composite average of 70% or higher in each subjectat the time of tryouts, with no less than an “S” in conduct,

Administrative Options1. Suspension for up to ten (10) days with theapproval of the Superintendent and/orrecommendation for expulsion with parent contactand conference.2. Recommendation for referral to an AlternativeSchool with the approval of the principal orsuperintendent.3. Recommendation for expulsion.* Class III Violations may warrant police contact.23