handbook - Nampa School District #131

SKYVIEWHIGH SCHOOL“Hawks”STUDENT HANDBOOK2009 – 2010SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL1303 E Greenhurst RdNampa, ID 83686Telephone: (208) 498-0561Fax: (208) 468-7822Attendance Office: (208) 498-0562Web Site: www.nsd131.org/schools/shsKim Bekkedahl, Chief Educational OfficerWill Barber, Lead Building AdministratorJason Hillman, Building AdministratorKim Eimers, Building AdministratorDan McGee, Athletic DirectorDave Hagen, Dean of StudentsRod Herman, School Resource OfficerThis agenda belongs to:NAME ___________________________________________________________ADDRESS _______________________________________________________CITY/TOWN ___________________________________ ZIP CODE _________PHONE _________________________________________________________STUDENT NO. ___________________________________________________

Welcome to Skyview High SchoolHome of the HAWKS!Skyview High School (SHS) is established as a safe, secure and orderly place forstudents to learn and excel. We believe this occurs in an environment of courtesy andcharacter. We expect students and adults to be courteous, polite, and kind at all times.The policies and expectations in this handbook have been established for your benefit andsafety. Please read them and abide by them. We hope that our learning experience atSHS will be productive and rewarding. Have a great year!SCHOOL MASCOT:HAWKSCHOOL COLORS:Navy Blue, Silver and WhiteSCHOOL GRADE LEVELS: 9, 10, 11, 12STUDENT POPULATION: 12501stLunch7:45 – 9:12 Block1BELL SCHEDULESBlock Schedule With Three LunchesMin.2ndLunchMin.3rdLunch87 7:45 - 9:12 Block 87 7:45 - 9:12 Block 87119:12 – 9:17 5 9:12 - 9:17 5 9:12 - 9:17 59:17 – 10:44 Block 87 9:17 – 10:44 Block 87 9:17 - 10:44 Block 8722210:44 –10:49 5 10:44 - 10:49 5 10:44 - 10:49 510:49– 11:18 Lunch 39 10:49 - 11:32 Block 43 10:49 - 12:21 Block 923a311:18- 11:23 5 11:32 - 12:11 Lunch 39 12:21 - 12:26 511:23– 12:55 Block 92 12:11 - 12:55 Block 44 12:26 - 12:55 Lunch 3933b12:55 – 1:00 5 12:55 – 1:00 5 12:55 - 1:00 5Min.1:00 – 2:27 Block487 1:00 - 2:27 Block487 1:00 - 2:27 Block4Lunch times are determined by the students 3 rd block teacher87OFFICE HOURS7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - School Days8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - SummerSKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT SONGSkyview High School,we are true to you,Strong and brave, triumphant,yell out silver and blue.We’ll fight for victory,just you wait and see,Skyview, the greatest of them all;you’re making our history- 2-

Nampa School District Mission Statement:…..Relevant and Meaningful Education…..Productive and Skilled LearnersNampa School District Vision Statement:We provide the foundation so that all students will develop a personalvision, opening their own doors of opportunity for meaningful andproductive livesSkyview High School Belief Statements:We Believe…that everyone has a right to learn/teach in a safe and respectfulenvironment.that by holding students accountable to an academic standard, they canlearn and create their own success.that each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social,emotional, and intellectual needs.Six Essential Learning Goals: Learning-to-Learn Skills Expanding and Integrating Knowledge Communication Skills Thinking and Reasoning Skills Interpersonal Skills Personal and Social ResponsibilityParent Involvement Opportunities:Booster Club: President – Carla Behrens, 467-5458The Booster Club, which supports our school athletic, academics, and activitiesprograms, meets the 1 st Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Café.Project Graduation:Coordinators---Sindy Rowe & Leslie AustinThe SHS Project Graduation committee is for parents who want to help plan and beinvolved in the all-night drug and alcohol free celebration honoring our graduatingseniors the night of commencement.- 3-

Table of ContentsPage(s)School Demographics ................................................1 - 4General School Information .......................................5 - 10Academic Guidelines .................................................11 - 14Attendance Policies & Procedures ............................14 - 18Behavior Expectations ...............................................19 - 26Health & Emergency Policies .....................................26 - 27Athletics & Activities ...................................................27 -30School Year Calendar Dates......................................30 - 31School Telephone NumbersSkyview High School ....................................... 498-0561Fax ...................................................... 468-7822Attendance Line.................................. 498-0562Resource Officer................................. 498-0561 ext 5354Nampa High School.......................................... 498-0551Columbia High School………………………….498-0571Ridgeline Alternative High School……………. 498-0559Teen Parent (Scism)......................................... 498-0558Alpha 1 .............................................................. 468-4775Gateways………………………………………..498-0557East Valley Middle School ................................ 468-4760Lone Star Middle School……………………….468-4745South Middle School......................................... 468-4740West Middle School .......................................... 468-4750Centennial Elementary ..................................... 468-4627Central Elementary ........................................... 468-4611Endeavor Elementary…………………………..468-4629Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary.................... 468-4620Greenhurst Elementary..................................... 468-2771Iowa Elementary ............................................... 468-4621Liberty Charter School ...................................... 466-7952Lake Ridge Elementary…………………………468-4626New Horizons Elementary……………………...Owyhee Elementary ......................................... 468-4616Park Ridge Elementary..................................... 468-4622Parkview Early Childhood................................. 465-2728Ronald Reagan Elementary ............................. 468-4619Sherman Elementary........................................ 468-4628Snake River Elementary................................... 468-4614Sunny Ridge Elementary.................................. 468-4613Willow Creek Elementary……………………….468-4617District Office ..................................................... 468-4600Warehouse (Custodial/Maintenance)............... 468-4605NSD Technology Center................................... 468-4604Nutrition/Food Service ..................................... 468-4607Brown Bus Company........................................ 466-4181- 4-

Dear Student and ParentThis handbook is intended to share information helpful to parents and students. Many ofthe provisions in the handbook are required to be shared with you under state or federalregulations. Unfortunately, the sheer volume and character of some of the provisions maygive the impression of an overly formal school system rather than a friendly, personal one.Therefore, our school board, district administration and school staff, in sharing thishandbook, would like you to understand that we seek to cultivate an active partnership withyou.The information contained in this book is intended to enrich this partnership through helpingcreate understanding of expectations for student conduct.What is more important than these written provisions, however, is maintaining opencommunication with you on issues affecting the progress and growth of students.Administrators and staff pledge to work cooperatively with you as parents and students, tomake the educational experience in the Nampa School District positive and successful.Regards,Skyview High School AdministrationSection IGeneral InformationAssociated Student Body (ASB) ID CardsThe Nampa School District provides all high school students a free ASB ID card to ensurethey can participate in school activities and events without a financial burden.The first card is provided free to the student. Replacement cards are $5. The ASB card isused throughout a student’s high school career and serves four important purposes:1. An Activity Card, which entitles a student to admittance to all SHS athleticevents on campus and a reduced admittance fee for dances and out-of-districtathletic contests when presented at the door.2. A Library Card, which entitles a student to check out materials, textbooks,and/or to use the computers.3. A Lunch Debit Card, which allows a student to pre-pay for lunches and avoidcarrying cash.4. An Identification Card. To help ensure the safety of our campus, students areasked to carry their ID card with them at all times and may be asked to show it toany school personnel upon request.Buildings & GroundsOur campus reflects the pride we have in our school. Care of the buildings and grounds isthe responsibility of all students and staff. In order to maintain a clean, attractive campus,we ask that students eat and drink in designated areas and put trash it in the proper place.- 5-

Bus Service/TransportationStudents residing in Nampa School District #131 who live more than 1.5 miles from schoolare eligible to ride an assigned school bus without charge. Please contact Brown BusCompany at 466-4181 for individual bus stop locations and bus numbers. Open enrolledstudents are responsible for their own transportation. Our school provides shuttle service tostudents who travel to another campus to attend district programs.CafeteriaThe cafeteria provides breakfast, lunch, and other Ala Carte items for the convenience ofstudents. ASB cards are used as a debit card to pay for meals. Applications for free orreduced price breakfast or lunch may be obtained from either the kitchen or theadministration office. Students are asked to be courteous and not cut in line; return traysand trash to the proper place. Meal/food prices for 2009-10 will be available at thebeginning of the school year from the school and our website.CommunicationsWe want to keep you updated about your student’s progress and of school events. Pleaseremember when your contact information changes to let the school know. This includesyour phone numbers, address, and email. We will use this information to communicate toyou throughout the school year and during emergencies.Keeping you informed -- The Hawks Daily News is broadcast each day in the cafeteriaduring lunches. These same announcements are e-mailed to parents as well. Keeping usinformed of your current e-mail address will aid in this effort.We also will send notes, papers, grades, and other information home often so please checkyour student’s backpack regularly. We’ll share events and news about our school on ourwebsite, class newsletters, informational notes and calendar.Answering your questions -- Your questions and concerns are important. We invite youto contact your child’s teacher or our school administration by note, phone message, or bye-mail. E-mail is the fastest way to reach a teacher or administrator. If you need an emailaddress please visit our website, use PowerSchool, or call the office. We also welcomeface-to-face discussions; however, we ask that you make an appointment prior to visitingbecause administrators and teachers are working with students during the school day.Delivering messages and special items -- Our goal is to provide uninterrupted learningtime for your child, because of this we will only pull a child from a classroom for emergencyphone messages. We know that occasionally a non-emergency message is necessary; weask that you contact us no later than 30 minutes prior to the end of school. This providestime to locate your student. Balloons, flowers, and other special deliveries are kept in theoffice until the end of the day. The recipients will be notified during their last period class.Monitoring student progress, attendance – We provide families 24/7 access to studentgrades, attendance, and other information through PowerSchool, an online web-basedprogram. Please check at the school’s main office to sign up for a password to access thisprogram.Information on Teacher Qualifications -- Federal Law provides parents the right torequest certain information about the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher orteachers. The information includes: Whether the teacher has met state certification criteria for the grade levels andsubject areas in which the teacher provides instruction. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional statusthrough which state certification criteria have been waived- 6-

The teacher’s college major and the field of discipline of any advanced degreesheld.Whether your child is provided services by any paraprofessionals such aseducational assistance, and if so, their qualifications.If you are interested in this information, you may request it from the building principal oradministrator.DancesSocial activities are important experiences in high school. Our students plan dances for avariety of celebrations and to enhance school community and spirit. Certain dances maybe held exclusively for SHS students and students/guests from outside may be excluded. Inorder to maintain a safe environment and provide a positive experience for students, ourschool established rules for behavior.Students are required to show their school ID card for admittance to all dances.Only SHS students and guests are allowed.Students are asked to sign up guests in advance at the office and receive a guestpass. No student may attend from another school unless he/she is a guest and is atleast a 9 th grader and not older than 19 years of age.No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed in the building, nor isdrinking allowed in the building or on school property, including parking lots. Studentsmay be subject to a field sobriety test.Students exhibiting inappropriate behavior as determined by administration will not beallowed to stay and will not receive a refund.Once a student leaves the building, he/she may not return.Guests are expected to follow same rules as SHS students.Driver’s Education ClassesStudents must be 14½ years old to be eligible for the Driver’s Education Program in theNampa School District.More information about the Driver’s Education Program is available on the district websiteat www.nsd131.org under the Parent/Student Resources link.Attending school is essential to earning and keeping a driver’s license. Idaho law setsspecific requirements. Students must have a Verification of Compliance form signed by theschool stating that they have met at least 90% attendance requirements to pay the permitfee at the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to signing up for the course.Driving privileges and/or the privilege of applying for or obtaining a license may besuspended by the Idaho Transportation Department for failure to comply with enrollmentand attendance requirements.Driving/ParkingStudents are welcome to drive to school and park in designated areas as long as they arecareful of the health, safety, and welfare of their fellow students, faculty and staff, and ofthe general community. Parking privileges may be revoked if students in any wayendanger others. Police citations will be issued for violation of public law.Students who want to park their cars in the designated school parking areas must obtain aparking permit from the attendance office and display the parking permit from their rearviewmirror. The car registration and a driver’s license are required to obtain a parking permit.Parking in unauthorized locations on school property is not permitted, and vehicles may betowed, or driving privileges may be revoked.- 7-

Food and DrinkTo keep our campus clean, students are asked to eat only in designated areas. Eating anddrinking in a classroom may be authorized by a teacher. Students are asked not to chewgum on campus.Foreign Exchange StudentsForeign Exchange students are welcome at SHS. Due to enrollment conditions, a limitednumber of foreign exchange students are accepted. Students are accepted in compliancewith federal and state regulations, through approved exchange student programs. Theymay attend school and participate in school-sponsored activities. If they are seniors, theymay participate in the graduation ceremonies and receive a certificate of attendance, butthey are not eligible to receive a SHS diploma.Agencies may make application to have students placed in our schools at the district officein the Academic Services Department before Jan. 31, 2010. The Academic ServicesDepartment will notify agencies of approvals by Feb. 28, 2010.Internet/Computer Use PolicyOur school provides student access to computers and the internet in support of educationalobjectives and to support classroom instruction. Because technology can be used toaccess inappropriate material, students are asked to read and sign the Nampa SchoolDistrict Appropriate Use Policy for Computer and Computer Systems. A student will not beallowed to access the Internet and/or computers until this policy is signed by both studentand parent. Violations of this policy can result in lost of privileges and/or disciplinary action.When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.Library/Media CenterThe library/media center is open daily when school is in session. To ensure an environmentconducive to studying and reading, visitors are asked to speak quietly. To check outtextbooks and library books a student needs his or her ASB card. Non-reference books arechecked out for 15 school days and a 10-cents-per-day penalty is assessed for late return.Reference books may be checked out overnight and a 25-cents-per-day fine is assessedfor late return. Materials are renewable if not reserved by another student. The center alsoprovides access to printing for 10 cents per page. Access to the library during class timeand lunch time requires a pass.LockersStudents are assigned lockers at the beginning of the year and are responsible for keepingthem clean and free from damage. For safety purposes, our lockers are equipped withcombination locks that allow quick and easy access. To avoid theft, please do not sharelocker combinations. Students are discouraged from bringing valuable personal property toschool other than normal school supplies and personal clothing. The school cannot and willnot assume liability for personal property loss due to fire or theft, nor for damage ordestruction due to accidents, acts of vandalism, or any other cause, including all naturalcauses. Students choosing to bring personal property on school premises do so at theirown risk. Lockers may be inspected by the administrators as deemed necessary and thismay occur randomly.Newspaper, Radio, & TelevisionThroughout the course of the school year, the media may be in our schools or at schoolsanctionedevents to cover our activities. Often, they are present at our request toshowcase our students and teachers engaged in exciting educational activities orextracurricular activities. At times, the media has requested to cover a particular story. Themajority of the media coverage featuring students are considered “human interest” or “goodnews” stories that are neither controversial in nature nor contain sensitive subject matter.- 8-

In according with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, the Nampa School Districtincludes in its classification of “directory information” students names and photographicimages of students participating in regular classroom or school-authorized events, such asthose noted above. This means that media may publish and/or broadcast the names andphotographs of students participating in school related activities without prior consent.While the district considers student names and photos as directory information, weunderstand that some parents have concerns about their child being identified by photo,video, and name in the media. If you object to having your student participate in mediacoverage, please complete the Media Access Registration Form. If you did not receive oneduring registration or it is available from the office. Our school will keep a record of thestudents who should be limited from media access. Please note, your permission will beassumed if the school does not have this completed form on file indicating your preference.It is important to understand this practice applies only to the “human interest” storiesmentioned above. In instances where the building administrator has a concern aboutmaintaining student confidentiality or the sensitive nature of media-related stories, parentpermission will be sought prior to allowing the student to participate.Severe Weather ClosureThe decision to close school will be made as early as possible the evening before or earlymorning. The decision is made by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee,based upon the recommendation of the bus contractor and/or the transportation supervisor.Please check the district’s webpage at www.nsd131.org. If school is closed, the site will beupdated by 6 a.m. We also will let local media outlets know. Tune in to your local TV orradio station for closure information between 5:45 and 6 a.m.Student RecordsFederal and state laws require school districts to maintain certain academic and behavioralrecords on students. The records allow the school staff to share progress information withparents and other educational institutions. They also document the eligibility of students forvarious federal and state mandated programs. Students frequently request copies of theirrecords many years after they have left school to assist them in documenting schoolattendance and eligibility for certain programs.The following information details parent and student rights with respect to student records.1. Confidentiality of Student RecordsAll student records are confidential and may be opened for inspection only in accordancewith applicable federal and state law and school board policy.2. Rights of Parent(s) or Student(s):The district shall annually notify parents and eligible students through this handbook of theirrights. The parent(s) or eligible student has a right to:a. Inspect and review the student’s education records;b. Request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are notinaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights;c. Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’seducation records, except to the extent that the applicable state or federal law authorizesdisclosure without consent.d. Pursuant to law, file with the United States Department of Education a complaint under34 CFR §99.64 concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirementsof federal law; ande. Obtain a copy of the district policy with regard to student education records.- 9-

3. Directory InformationDirectory Information means personally identifiable information contained in a studenteducation record which is not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy ifreleased (such as: student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth,classroom teacher, officially recognized activities and sports participated in, weight andheight [if on athletic team], dates of attendance, awards received and the previous schoolor program attended, photos, school newspaper, including yearbook and such categories ofinformation as the superintendent shall designateDirectory Information shall be released only with administrative direction. Information willnot be given over the telephone except in health and safety emergencies.Parents will be notified annually (through the distribution of this handbook) and theirstudent’s registration or verification form. The parent/student will be given theopportunity to limit the release of directory information by completing the newstudent registration form or updating the yearly verification form and returning it tothe school.4. Release of Information to Institutions of Higher Education and the MilitaryThe No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires districts to release a secondary (high schoolage) student’s name, address and telephone number, upon request, to institutionsof higher education and military recruiters. The District will treat a request for thisinformation as “directory information” and will follow the above procedures. This informationmay result in a military recruiter contacting your home with information about opportunitiesin the military service and/or institutions of higher education contacting your student withinformation about their college/university. Parents have the opportunity to limit the releaseof “directory information” by completing the new student registration form or updating theyearly verification form and returning it to the school.TextbooksTextbooks and library books are distributed to each student through the library/mediacenter and/or at the discretion of the teacher. Each student is responsible for the bookschecked out to him/her. In the case of books checked out as classroom sets, the teachermay hold students accountable for lost or damaged books. There is a 10 cent per daycharge for over-due library books. There is no fee for books returned with normal wear.(Lost or damaged books must be replaced or reimbursed by the student).VisitorsIn order to ensure student and staff safety, all visitors must check in at the front office andwear a visitor’s pass. Unauthorized visitors are considered to be loitering and may becharged with trespassing. Visitors are asked to make an appointment with the staffmember they wish to see prior to their visit. Visitors to see students or accompanystudents to school are NOT allowed since this disrupts the educational process.- 10-

Section IIAcademic GuidelinesAdvanced Placement ExamsStudents taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses may take an Advanced Placement (AP)examination in May for a fee. Based on a student's score, college credit may be awarded forthe course by the college. Exams are offered in a variety of subjects. Students interested intaking an AP exam should see their guidance counselor/teacher in February. Our current APofferings are published in the registration guide and subject to change based on enrollment.At the time of printing, AP classes and weighted grading were being re-evaluated. Call theschool and speak with an administrator for clarification.Class RankClass rank will be determined at the end of the 7 th semester, using a cumulative GPA from9 th grade through first semester of 12 th grade. Seniors having a cumulative GPA of 3.5 orabove will be recognized as Honor Students at commencement.College Testing InformationPlease note that registration for these tests is approximately one month before the testingdates. See the counselor for deadlines.Our School Code for SHS is 130-443.College Entrance Exams are scheduled for the following dates:ACT SAT PSATSept. 12, 2009Oct. 24, 2009Dec. 12, 2009Feb. 6 2010April 10, 2010June 12, 2010Oct. 10,2009Nov. 7, 2009Dec. 5, 2009Jan. 23, 2010March 13, 2010May 1, 2010June 5, 2010October 17, 2009Commencement ExercisesSeniors participate on a voluntary basis in commencement and other senior activities. To beeligible to participate in commencement exercises, students must meet all graduationrequirements and meet standards of acceptable behavior throughout the school year. Inaddition, students must complete a senior checkout process with the office and clear anyoutstanding fines.Counseling ServicesCounselors are provided to help students with a variety of needs including vocations,scholarships, and social development. Each student is assigned a counselor that is availablefor students to consult when he or she experiences difficulties or problems in any area of life.Requests to see a counselor are available from the counseling secretary in the counselingoffice. Our counseling team also offers several groups on different topics of interest to highschool students.The testing program used by the counselors includes tests that will help you identify yourinterests and skills. If you plan to apply for financial aid or a scholarship, you should contactyour counselor early in the school year.- 11-

CounselorsScott Naugle Margie Voth Amanda PettySophomore Freshman SeniorJuniors last name P – Z Juniors last name H – O Juniors last name A – GCourse ChangesAll students who selected their classes last spring were provided an opportunity to makechanges prior to the end of June.Only in extreme cases will schedules be changed in the fall. After the second week of asemester, no student may withdraw from one class and enroll in another for credit. If astudent leaves a class after two weeks, the grade on the transcript will be an “F”. Thereasons for schedule changes are as follows:1. Graduation requirements2. Pre-requisite requirements3. Clerical error4. Medical conditionsEarly GraduationPermission to graduate from school with less than four years attendance may be granted bythe Board of Trustees. All requests for graduation with less than four years attendance shallbe presented to an administrator in writing with the student and parent signatures. Thisrequest must be submitted to the Counseling Office on or before September 25 for firstsemester completion and on or before February 19 for second semester completion. Anadministrator and designated counselor shall make a thorough review of the student’s creditsand reasons for the request and make their final recommendation to the Board of Trustees.Enrollment & Withdrawal ProceduresCredit Transfer: Credits are accepted from any accredited high school upon receipt of anofficial transcript. A maximum of four (4) correspondence credits may be transferred to SHS.The counselor must approve all correspondence course work or alternate formats ofattaining course credit before starting the course or credit may be denied.Late Enrollment: A student who enrolls after the third week of a semester and who has notregularly attended a secondary school during that same semester shall meet with anadministrator, registrar, and counselor to determine the credit that may be earned during theremainder of the semester, schedule of classes, and time of school day.Withdrawal: The procedure for withdrawal is as follows:1. Authorization for withdrawal must be made by telephone or in person by theparent or guardian.2. Obtain appropriate forms from the school registrar’s office.3. Return all school books and library books. Make sure all fees and fines are paid.4. Take all completed forms to the main office for final clearance.Final Exam Make–Up ProceduresAny students who are not able to take their final examinations at the scheduled time mustreceive permission from an administrator and teacher to make-up their exams after thescheduled date. All requests must be made in writing by a parent or guardian.Grade ReportingThere are 8 grading periods during the school year. Those periods end on the followingdates: September 25, 2009 January 15, 2010 April 30, 2010October 22, 2009 February 19, 2010 June 4, 2010December 4, 2009 March 18, 2010- 12-

Parents can expect report cards within 1 week of these dates. If parents have questionsregarding a student's grade, they should contact the teacher involved or check PowerSchool.Grade Point AverageThe total number of points divided by the number of counted classes equals the Grade PointAverage (GPA). The point system is as follows:AP = 5.0* A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0At the time of printing, AP classes and weighted grading were being re-evaluated. Pleasecall the school and speak with an administrator for clarification.Graduation RequirementsSkyview High School operates on an eight period, alternating day (A-B) block schedule.For the class of 2010, graduation requirements are:1. Pass the ISAT standard testing.2. Complete a minimum of 47 credits3. Completion of the following required subjects:8 credits of English4 credits of Science (2 Physical Science & 2 other sciences)4 credits of Mathematics (Algebra I and above)4 credits of U.S. History3 credits of Technology (2 Communications & 1 other)2 credits of Humanities2 credits of American Government1 credit of Physical Education in grades 9-121 credit of Health1 credit of Speech1 credit of Consumer Economics16 ElectivesFuture graduating classes may have different requirements, check with your counselor.Honor RollAn Honor Roll of students will be announced at the close of each semester. To be eligiblefor the Honor Roll, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.Parent-Teacher ConferencesParent teacher conference for 2009-10 are scheduled forOctober 28 & 29, 2009March 24 & 25, 2010In addition to scheduled district-wide conferences, teachers are available for conferencesand parents are welcome to check PowerSchool regularly. Parents should call or email tomake an appointment.Section 504 NoticeSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)prohibits discrimination against students and staff members with disabilities. The NampaSchool District has developed policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Section504 and ADA.Included in the regulations is the requirement that students with disabilities be provided afree, appropriate public education. These regulations encompass identification, evaluation,the provision of appropriate services, and procedural safeguards.- 13-

Parents are entitled to have the opportunity to review relevant educational records underthe Family Education rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Chief Academic Officer is the504 and ADA Compliance Officer for the Nampa School District. Anyone wishing to reviewthe District’s 504 policies, including grievance procedures, may contact the Nampa SchoolDistrict Office at 619 S. Canyon in Nampa, or call 468-4600.Student Records & TranscriptsAny student (18 years or older), parent, or legal guardian may have access to records(cumulative folders) which pertain to them personally. Records of a confidential nature arenot open and remain with the person responsible for them.A student’s transcript (record of semester grades) is kept by the registrar. It also containsACT, SAT, and ISAT scores. It is available for employment purposes and collegeadmissions. An “official” transcript, for colleges, must be mailed from the school.Section IIIAttendanceMost of our students attend school regularly and are seldom absent without reason. Somestudents, however, because of life’s events, family situations or personal choice struggle toattend every day. If students do not attend regularly they are at risk of falling behind anddropping out. Students who are frequently absent or tardy disrupt classroom instruction andour campus climate. Attendance also impacts our school’s ability to provide acomprehensive education program as we receive less state funding when students do notattend regularly.Our school, parents, and students share a common goal of ensuring that students aresuccessful and because of this our administrators and teachers carefully monitorattendance to identify students who may be having difficulty. We also invite parents tocontact us when they believe their student is missing classes or school without excuse.When a student is identified as having difficulty, we will work with parents and the studentto identify strategies to improve attendance and determine whether consequences areneeded.We appreciate the value families place in ensuring that students attend school every dayand the measures they take such as scheduling medical appointments, activities, andevents outside the regular school day. To aid our efforts to monitor attendance and identifystudents who struggle, our school has established rules and procedures listed in thissection.Absence ReportingStudents are expected to attend school every day. Our school is concerned when a studentdoes not show up for a class or the entire day. We know parents also are concerned andwant to be informed quickly when a student is absent without permission or is truant.To ensure that our school and parents know when a student is absent or truant as soon aspossible, we ask that parents report absences to school within a day. Our school, in turn,will report to parents when a student has missed a class or school on the day of theabsence.To ensure parents are notified quickly when a student is absent and to ensure the schoolknows when a student is absent with or without excuse, our school has established thefollowing procedures.- 14-

Parent reporting absences to schoolWhenever a student is absent, the parent should call the attendance office at 498-0562 onthe day of the absence and/or no later than 24 hours from the absence. This timely noticeis important because without it, a student may be incorrectly identified as truant. The phonecall should include:The student’s first & last name, spelling out the last name clearly.The date(s) of the absence(s).The reason for the absence(s).A phone number where parents can be reached.In the case of an extended absence of two (2) or more days, we ask that you notify theschool so we can inform teachers, provide make-up work if requested, and verify that yourstudent is safe. In reporting extended absences, please give details as to the nature of theextended absence and an expected date of return to school. Extended medical illnessesmay require documentation from your health care provider.School reporting absences/truancy to parentsWhen a student is absent and the school was not notified, we will:Call parents from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. that day using an automated calling system;Update information in PowerSchool, a web-based computer program that allowsparents to monitor attendance, grades, and other information;Identify the student for possible follow-up depending on past absences.So we may reach you with this important information, we ask that if you change phonenumbers you update the school immediately. Because phone messages do not alwaysreach parents, we also make absence information available through PowerSchool, theweb-based computer program that allows parents to monitor attendance, grades, and otherinformation. Contact the school’s main office for up your PowerSchool log-in. If you haveany questions concerning an absence, please contact the attendance secretary at 498-0562 during office hours the next day, 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.Monitoring Absences, Consequences & Possible Loss of CreditOur school and parents expect students to be in school every day it is in session. Werecognize that life’s events and school activities may make it necessary for a student tooccasionally miss a class or an entire day. We identify absences with various codes. Bycoding absences, we are able to the use the information to inform parents, identify studentswho may be having difficulty, and take actions when absences threaten a student’ssuccess in school. Furthermore, this coding system is helpful when determining whichabsences are Excused in regard to the credit petitioning for Excessive Absences (explainedin the next section).Codes for AbsencesParents may give their student permission to be absent. Verbal or written communicationmust come from the parent within 24 hours of the absence to excuse an absence andprevent truancy. School work missed during excused absences may be made up. Note:The abbreviations after the excuse are codes that are used to monitor and track absences.- 15-

Student participation in school-sponsored activities (S) such as field trips, athleticcontests as members of their school teams, standardized tests, or other accountableschool-sponsored activities or settings such as with a counselor, nurse, administrator,etc.Illness (V) when a student is ill and is excused by a parent. If a student is frequentlyabsent citing illness, a conference with school administration may be necessary forparents to work with staff to identify strategies to improve attendance and supporthealth needs.Medical (M) such as extended confinement either at home or in a hospital, which isconfirmed in writing by a health care professional, including the school nurse. Also,health care appointments confirmed with documentation by doctors, optometrists,dentists, orthodontists, psychiatrists or other health care professionals when suchappointments cannot be scheduled outside of school hours.Legal Appointments or Court Hearing (L) as confirmed in documentation fromattorneys, probation officers, and/or subpoena.Death in the family, Bereavement (B ) documentation may be required.Religious observation (R ) when participation is required and can be verified by anappropriate church official or document.Administratively approved, pre-arranged absences (D ) the administrator will useprofessional judgment in making a determination based upon a written request. Fortyeight(48) hours notice is required. Factors such as the educational value of aproposed event, the personal or family benefit resulting from the experience, and theimpact of the absence on the student’s academic progress will be given considerationin determining whether a pre-arranged absence shall be Administratively Approved.Students should avoid prearranged absences during tests and final semesterexaminations.Suspension consequences for In School Suspension ( I ), Out of SchoolSuspension ( O ), or Alpha One Suspension School ( K ) Administrators have thediscretion for make-up work.Parent excused ( P ) absences are those which do not meet any of the definitions orcriteria listed above. Parents may call and provide another reason for their student’sabsence so that at least the absence is not Unverified or Truant.Unverified Absences ( A ) are those absences that have not been called in andexcused by parent/guardian within 24 hours or excused by the school. Depending onthe circumstances the unverified absence may result in Truancy (see below).Make-Up WorkIn order to keep up with the academic expectations of a class, a student with an Unverified( A ), Parent Excused ( P ), or Truant (C) Absence may request make-up work, but will notreceive full credit. The amount of credit, if any, for makeup work will be determined basedon the teacher’s discretion.TruantA truancy is defined as a student who is absent from class or school without school orparent permission. Our school views truancy as a serious concern and administrators willwork with students and parents to change the behavior. The following steps will take placewhen students are truant:1 st truancy: Administration may contact parents for a conference about the truancy.Students are expected to make up the lost time by serving double the missed time indetention.- 16-

2 nd truancy: The administrator or designee may choose to assign consequences suchas: 3 to 5 days out-of-school suspension (OSS), attendance contract, serving doublethe missed time in detention, notification to parent regarding possible suspension ofdriving privileges of student (as per Idaho Code 94-303A).3 rd truancy: The administrator or designee may choose to assign consequences suchas: 3-5 days OSS, attendance contract, serving double the missed time in detention,notification to parent regarding possible suspension of driving privileges of student (asper Idaho Code 94-303A); possible loss of credit, referral to an attendance court,making up lost time outside the regular school day, or reduction in grade. Studentsfacing possible loss of credit may appeal. Student also may be recommended to theNampa School District Board for a formal hearing to determine if student is habituallytruant and/or possible expulsion.Excessive or Chronic AbsencesOur goal is for all students to attend school every day. Attendance is monitored daily toidentify students with difficulties. Administrators and teachers will work with students andtheir parents to identify strategies to address the behavior. Students on the A-B blockschedule who receive six (6) absences in any class period within a semester will faceconsequences such as: loss of credit, referral to an attendance court, making up lost time outside the regular school day, reduction in grade, or other action determined by the school administrator or designee based on theindividual’s situation and need.Absences which are included as part of the six (6) Excessive Absences are: Unverified (A) Illness (V) Parent excused (P) Truancy (C)The student will be notified after his or her fifth (5) absence that he or she facesconsequences for excessive absences and is in danger of losing credit. If a student obtainssix (6) or more absences, they have the option to complete “Time-for-Time” in order tomake-up lost class time. They also have the right to petition the lost credit.Students who continue to miss school jeopardize their success in school and also impactother students. When students are enrolled in school, they are assured a space in theirclasses as well as resources such as textbooks, instructional materials, and othernecessary material. If the student doesn’t attend those resources are not used effectively,because of this we’ve identified a process to handle chronically absent and/or habituallytruant students.Students who do not improve their attendance and continue to miss school may beidentified as chronically absent and/or habitually truant. School administrators will contactparents to schedule a conference to identify strategies to avoid the student being droppedfrom school rolls. After two unsuccessful attempts at contacting parents, a student will becounted as a drop out. The student will be dropped from the rolls if he or she is absent forten (10) consecutive school days without notification from the guardian or has beenidentified as habitually truant. If the student returns to school, he or she may be re-enrolled.Students served by homebound tutors will not be included in this procedure.- 17-

Denial of credit appeals processAn appeals process is available for students who because of excessive absences ortruancy are denied credit. At six (6) absences, of absence code A, V, P or C the creditdenial is assigned and the student may file a petition during the Petition Process at the endof the semester.Petition forms will be made available during the last two weeks of the semester. Studentswill use the form to explain the reasons for the absences, how attendance or behavior haschanged, actions taken, and why credit should be granted in the appeals form.A credit petition committee consisting of a building level administrator, a counselor,attendance officer, dean and teachers will review the application and make a decision. Ifcredit is denied, the student may ask the committee for a face-to-face hearing to appeal thedenial. All decisions of the committee are final.Campus accessClosed CampusStudents are expected to remain on campus during the school day including lunch.Students are allowed to leave campus to participate in approved academic programs onanother campus or with an approved community partner. Sometimes, however, life’sactivities or non-school events require a student to leave during the school day. Students inthis situation must have verified parent approval, via a note or phone call, prior to checkingout from school. Written requests must include a time of departure and date. The studentmust check out and back in through the attendance office. Students who do not follow thisprocedure will be considered unexcused (truant) in all classes missed and will be subject todisciplinary action and grade penalty.Open PeriodParents may submit an application for their child to be allowed an open period in his or herschedule according to Idaho Rules of the Board Governing Education section8.02.02.220.05. Students are limited to one open period (or release time) per day. No creditwill be granted for open period activities. To sign up for an open period, a student mustbe able to provide his/her own transportation because he/she will not be allowed toremain on campus during the open period.Emancipated StudentsWhen a student turns 18 years old, he or she is considered an adult under state law. Most18-year-olds don’t object to our school continuing to provide information on attendance,discipline, and other information to their parents. Some 18-year-olds, however, may askthat their parents be denied information by submitting proof he or she is livingindependently and has declared emancipation from his or her parents.- 18-

Section IVBehavior Expectations/Discipline Policies and ProceduresBehavior ExpectationsSkyview High School is an excellent school with great students and staff. We ask studentsto behave in a manner that will contribute to the community of our school.Our students1. Arrive to school and class on time prepared and ready to learn.2. Are courteous during passing times and in interactions with other students & staff3. Resolve differences amicably and with positive intentions4. Seek help from staff in difficult situations5. Dress appropriately for a positive and safe learning environment6. Follow directions from all staff7. Treat our campus and school property with respectIn order to ensure our school provides a safe and orderly environment for all, the followingbehaviors are not acceptable. Students who choose to behave inappropriately faceconsequences. Items listed below may result in police intervention. Inappropriate behaviorsare included below, but are not limited to:1. Possession and/or use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or paraphernaliaon school property;2. Expression of gang or hate group affiliation through clothing, signs, graffiti;tattoos, and/or activities.3. Use or possession of a weapon or other object and/or material, which pose athreat or potential threat to students and/or staff.4. Threats of violence which may endanger school safety.5. Theft or possession of stolen property.6. Computer misuse.7. Fights on school property;8. Destruction of or defacing school property including lockers and desks.9. Disrespect to teachers, staff, or students;10. Inappropriate conduct such as a conscious choice to fail to act as instructed by astaff member or administrator (willful defiance or insubordination)11. Loitering in the parking lots, halls or school grounds, during class time;12. Littering in the building or on school property;13. Any dress and/or appearance which is disruptive to the learning process;14. Use of threatening, demeaning, rude, hurtful, or profane language;15. Inappropriate display of affection in the halls, classroom, or on school grounds.NO kissing, groping or fondling.16. Possession and/or distribution of objectionable, pornographic, or obscene literaryor pictorial materials and garments. This includes t-shirts or caps, displaying oradvertising alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity or pornography.17. Deceit. The act of lying, forgery, plagiarism, or any other form of deceit by astudent.18. Inappropriate use of electronic devices in violation of school policy.19. Use of skateboards or in-line skates permissible ONLY in an Administrativedesignated location.Discipline Process & Administration ReferralWhen a student misbehaves, the teacher will deal with the student through assertivediscipline, posted class rules, and fair enforcement. If the student does not comply, the- 19-

teacher will contact the student’s parents to enlist parent/guardian support. If disruptivebehavior continues, the student will be referred to the administration.A teacher will refer students to an administrator for continued “mischievous misbehavior” or“severe misbehavior.” Misbehaviors are classed as:1. “Mischievous” – such as disrupting class, lack of preparedness, nonconformity todress code, public display of affection, or any behavior that disrupts the learningprocess;2. “Severe” – such as fighting, weapons, vandalism, extreme disruption, possessionand/or use of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco – any behavior that threatens thesafety or welfare of anyone on campus and stops or inhibits the learning process.The referral will be processed as follows:Mischievous Behavior 1 st Office Referral: Conference, parent contact, 1 hour of ASD (After SchoolDetention) or LD (Lunch Detention) or other appropriate consequences. 2 nd Office Referral: Conference, parent contact, one day of ISS (In SchoolSuspension) or other appropriate consequences. 3 rd Office Referral: Referred to Severe Behavior number one. 4 th Office Referral: Referred to Severe Behavior number two. 5 th Office Referral: Referred to Severe Behavior number three.Severe Behavior 1 st Referral: Conference, parent contact, one day of ISS, or other appropriateconsequences. If fighting, drug related, or verbal abuse of another person,immediate Out of School Suspension (OSS) in compliance of School DistrictPolicy. OSS will be a discretionary, one (1) to five (5) days. 2 nd Referral: Conference, parent contact, two days of ISS, or other appropriateconsequences. If fighting, drug related, or verbal abuse of another person,immediate OSS in compliance of School District Policy. OSS will bediscretionary, up to five (5) days. (Behavior Contract) 3 rd Referral: Conference, parent contact, immediate three (3) to five (5) day OSSand possible alternative placement or referral to the School Board for expulsion.ConsequencesASD (After School Detention) and LD (Lunch Detention): ASD will be provided onTuesday through Thursday for 1 hour, from 2:40 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. LD will be held duringthe students entire lunch period. Students MUST be on time, prepared with reading orstudy materials enough to occupy the detention time. Rules include: No talking No heads down/sleeping No headphonesISS (In-School Suspension) & OSS (Out of School Suspension): ISS will be held duringthe assigned school day in the ISS room. ISS is from 7:45am – 2:27pm, regardless of thestudent’s schedule. Late or unprepared students will not be admitted and incur theconsequence of suspension out of school. OSS will be held at Alpha One. Students mustattend the OSS placement at Alpha One for any suspension three days or more. For ISSand OSS, students MUST be on time and prepared with reading or study materials enoughto occupy the entire detention period.Rules include: No talking No heads down/sleeping No headphones- 20-

Detention Follow-Up: After-School Detention, Lunch Detention and ISS are to be a silentstudy period that enhances the educational opportunities for students as well asaccentuating the positive influence of discipline. If a student chooses to miss an assigneddetention, the following consequences will be assigned the student:1. If a detention is not served, the assigned detention time may be replaced by one dayof ISS or other administrative action. Parents will be notified whenever assigneddetention time is missed.2. If any of the ISS time is not served, parents will be notified and the student may begiven additional day of ISS. If that time is not served, the student will be placed onthe 2 nd step of the severe behavior process. OSS will be discretionary, up to five (5)days.INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR CLARIFICATIONBullyingOur school is committed to providing a safe learning environment for students. Thisincludes identifying and taking steps to prevent bullying among our students. Bullyingoccurs when a child is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part ofone or more children. Bullies want the victims to feel: hurt, sad, mad, scared, orembarrassed. Bullying behaviors include, but are not limited to:Physical: kicking, shoving, hair pulling, hitting, slapping, biting tripping, stealing,spitting, or damaging people’s possessionsVerbal: name calling, taunting, put downs, teasing threats, rumors, sarcasm,gossiping, ethnic slurs, or betraying a confidenceEmotional: mocking, laughing, imitating, rejecting, humiliation, excluding, socialisolation, writing notes, emails, text messages, dirty looks, or hand signs.Confiscated MaterialAny weapons, drugs, alcohol, gang, or pornographic material or clothing depicting thesethings may be confiscated from students and not returned at any time. Any otherconfiscated item may be returned at Administrative discretion. Items included, but are notlimited to, clothing, cell phones, electronic devices, CD players, hats, etc. The school willnot be responsible for replacing confiscated items that become lost or stolen.Demeaning LanguageAny language that demeans others will not be tolerated. Specifically, the use of racial slurssuch as “beaner,” “honkey,” “nigger,” “spic,” etc. is prohibited and considered a severemisbehavior and will result in suspension from school. Other demeaning and/or profanelanguage will be similarly treated.DiscriminationSkyview High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,sex, age, disability, or status in admission to its educational programs and activities asprescribed in federal and state laws and regulations.All courses and co-curricular activities (exclusive of athletics) offered by Nampa SchoolDistrict, particularly pep club, choirs, industrial technology, family and consumer sciences,trades and industries, and others, which previously may have been identified as primarily formembers of one sex, are available to both female and male students. No preference will begiven to a student’s choice on the basis of sex. Members of both sexes are encouraged toenroll/participate in all courses/activities.- 21-

Dress CodeStudents should be well groomed and dressed in clothing that is appropriate to the learningenvironment and weather conditions. Students are not allowed to wear clothing thatconstitutes a health or safety hazard or is disruptive to the educational process. We prefer togive general guidelines with only a few mandatory restrictions, as most students use goodjudgment in their apparel choices. Guidelines: No hats or apparel that covers the head will be worn in the building until after thelast bell of the school day No clothing or equipment that promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violent acts,lewd or sexual themes, which are offensive, degrading, or demeaning. Suchclothing may be confiscated.No gang or hate group attire (hats, bandanas, rags, colors, shoelaces, sags,chains - except one wallet chain of 12” or less) and any other clothing that isdeemed gang related by the School Resource Officer.No articles of clothing that display bare backs or bare midriffs/No spaghettistraps. No undergarments should be visible.Shorts and skirts need to be an appropriate length (fingertip length)No clothing or accessories that can be potentially dangerous (spikes, etc.)Tube tops, tank tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, mesh or net shirts and haltertops are not considered appropriate dress for school.Inappropriate tattoos must be covered.The purpose of the Dress Code and Prohibited Items list is not to infringe on any individualstudent’s rights to freedom of expression, but rather to encourage students to “dress forsuccess” and come to school properly prepared to learn. We ask for your support in providinga safe and orderly environment in which all students can learn.Consequences for violations of these dress codes range from warnings, parent contact fora change of clothing, to suspension with repeated violations. The administration reservesthe right to determine what is appropriate for a school setting.Drug-Free PolicyThe Nampa School District recognizes that students need to be healthy in order to learn. Itis further recognized that the District is responsible to empower the teacher to create alearning environment conducive to the achievement of educational excellence. The Districtprovides comprehensive drug-free curriculum in grades K-12 for all students. Studentassistance and support services are provided to students in need. District personnel willrefer families and students at the parent’s expense to appropriate treatment agencies. Ifeither the parent or the students do not wish to cooperate with the recommendations of theschool, the student’s status in school will be re-evaluated. The Nampa School Districtrecognizes the responsibility to protect the right of all students to a quality education in achemically free environment. Therefore, any student violating the Nampa School DistrictDrug-Free School Board Policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures. Documentationof referrals, interventions and infractions related to the Drug-Free Schools Board Policy,(section JFBC) shall be recorded in the student’s cumulative and/or discipline file whenappropriate. Policy violations will be cumulative at each level, but will move fromelementary to secondary only at the specific recommendation of the building administrator.Nampa School District follows Idaho Code 33-205 and Idaho Code 33-210 in dealing withdrug and alcohol issues.FightingFighting will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Consequences for fighting include: 1st Offense: Up to three (3) day suspension- 22-

2nd Offense: Up to five (5) day suspension and possible referral to Board ofEducation for expulsion3rd Offense: Referral to the Board of Education for expulsionStudents who either incite a fight or encourage a fight to continue are subject to the samesuspension action as those students actually involved in the fight. Posturing, squaring off,or verbal confrontations that could lead to a fight is a suspendable offense. Any studentswho refuse to disperse after being so directed are subject to the same consequences.Police will be involved and citations may be issued. Students are strongly urged to utilizethe counseling, administrative, or teaching staff to help resolve differences before they leadto a fight.Gangs & Hate GroupsGangs, hate groups, and similar organizations or groups which advocate hatred, violence,or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, orhandicaps are fundamentally against the values at Skyview High School. We have zerotolerance for the groups and/or activities on school property or at any school relatedfunction. Disciplinary actions may include suspension, expulsion, and/or policeinvolvement.Hall Conduct & PassesStudents are encouraged to demonstrate courteous behavior in the hallways. All hall trafficneeds to keep to the right and move directly to the next class. Lockers are not to be usedduring class. Students can move through the halls during class time only with a validhall pass from the teacher. Students are encouraged to use the restrooms during passingperiods. Teachers will not issue any passes during the first and last 15 minutes of class.HazingActivities that demean or make fun of under class persons, or initiation activities whichforce students to do humiliating or painful things, are strictly forbidden. Hazing is an illegalactivity. Violators will face severe consequences.Electronic DevicesNO cell phone or pager use in the classroom during class time. Cell phones and pagersmust be in the off position. Any disruption of class by a phone or pager will result inconfiscation of the device. Electronic devices are very expensive. We urge students toleave all electronic devices at home. Skyview High School or its agents cannot be heldresponsible for stolen electronic devices.PlagiarismPlagiarism is the act of presenting other peoples’ ideas and writings, and not giving credit tothese sources, by claiming them to be one’s own. It is academically dishonest and maycarry severe consequences, from a zero on an assignment up to removal from class, forthose who employ it. While it is fine to study with another student, the work students submitmust be their own. To do anything else creates an atmosphere of mistrust.Racial/Ethnic/Sexual Harassment PolicyState law and Nampa School District board policy prohibit any form of racial or ethnicharassment by any student or staff member which is meant to demean, degrade, embarrassor cause humiliation to any student or staff member. Harassment is considered a severeviolation, and any student found to be in violation of this policy might be suspended.Consequences for staff members are defined by existing board policy for similar offenses.- 23-

It is the policy of the Nampa School District No. 131 to maintain learning and workingenvironment that is free from sexual harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for anymember of the Nampa School District staff or student body to harass another staff member orstudent through conduct or communications of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment shall bedefined as conduct involving any unwelcome sexual advances or request for sexual favors orcomments of a sexual nature.No student or employee of the Nampa School District No. 131 shall, because of race, color,creed, national origin, sex, disability, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be deniedthe benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted byor sanctioned by Nampa School District No. 131. Nampa School District No. 131 recognizesthat different treatment on the basis of race is prohibited under Title 42, §2000d, United StatesCode, in all programs and activities provided by Nampa School District No. 131. Studentsand parents are encouraged to bring formal and informal concerns of race discrimination byDistrict staff or student to appropriate personnel. These concerns should be made in writing.The administration is directed to establish rules and/or regulations to implement this policy,which shall include the name of an appropriate staff person, including title, office location andtelephone number, who will be charged with the responsibility for resolving any complaintsbrought pursuant to this policy.Procedures to Handle Complaints of Discrimination:Any student, employee, parent or guardian complaining of discrimination, for any reason fromone of the federally protected groups (race, color, creed, national origin, sex, disability, orreligion), may report that complaint to the student’s Building Administrator or ChiefEducational Officer, within sixty (60) days of the alleged incident. The Building Administratoror Chief Educational Officer should attempt to resolve the issues set forth in the complaint,within no more than thirty (30) days from receiving the complaint. In the event the BuildingAdministrator or Chief Educational Officer is unable to resolve the complaint of discriminationto the satisfaction of the complaining party, the complaining party will be referred to the ChiefEducational Officer within five (5) days for further action. Under the direction of the ChiefEducational Officer a thorough investigation will be made with an attempt to ascertain allrelevant facts.At the conclusion of the investigation, within no more than ninety (90) days from the previousstep, the Chief Educational Officer will meet with the complaining party and will review theresults of the investigation. In the event the Chief Educational Officer makes a finding ofdiscrimination, the Chief Educational Officer has full authority to implement all requiredprocedures to rectify that complaint of discrimination.Procedures to Handle Sexual Harassment and/or all Other Types of Harassment:A student may choose to report the complaint of harassment to any teacher or schoolcounselor. The teacher or school counselor will forward the complaint immediately to theBuilding Administrator. If the student chooses not to report the complaint to a teacher orcounselor, the student should report the complaint to the Building Administrator. In the eventan allegation of harassment involves the Building Administrator, and if the student has notchosen to report the complaint to any other teacher or counselor, the student may report thecomplaint to the Superintendent of the School District, or his/her designee.A student should be made aware that in reporting such complaints of harassment, while it isthe intent to maintain discretion and confidentiality, that in certain instances or circumstances,Nampa School District No. 131 is required by law to report the incident either to IdahoDepartment of Health & Welfare, Law Enforcement Agencies or other persons.All reports of harassment should be reduced to writing by either the student or the personreceiving the complaint, and then signed by the student. Students must report any incidentswithin thirty (30) days so that a rapid response and appropriate action may be taken. Due tothe sensitivity of these complaints, no specific time frames is instituted for reporting sexual- 24-

harassment and a late reporting of any harassment will not in and of itself preclude anyremedial action.It is expected that any investigation will be thorough, with an attempt to ascertain all relevantfacts. The person conducting the investigation, at his or her discretion, may interview thestudent, the student who is accused of harassing, other students and/or employees who mayhave knowledge of the incident. All interviews should be documented as thoroughly aspossible.At the conclusion of the investigation, the person conducting the investigation will make areport of the findings and recommended actions to the Building Administrator, who in turn willforward those recommendations to the Chief Educational Officer. Students determined tohave improperly harassed another student and or teacher, or a teacher harassing a studentwill be subject to disciplinary procedures in accordance with the discipline policy andprocedures of Nampa School District No. 131.If an investigation determines that no harassment occurred, and that a student falselyaccused another of such harassment, either knowingly and/or maliciously, that student maybe subject to discipline under Nampa School District’s policy and procedures for discipline.Search and SeizureSearch and seizure may be conducted when reasonable suspicion exists that a crime hasbeen committed. Searches may include vehicles, lockers, students’ clothing (pockets,cuffs, shoes), book bags, bikes, etc. Parent may be notified when a search has beenconducted on individual students, and informed of the outcome of the search. Studentswho leave campus, unverified or unexcused, may be subject to search upon their return.TardyStudents are tardy if they are not at their workstations when the tardy bell rings. Any tardyis unauthorized unless a staff member has detained the student and a note has beenissued excusing the tardy. With a legitimate pass, no tardy is recorded. The teacher keepsrecords of tardies. Any student tardy by 15 minutes or more will be marked very late. Allteachers will have a tardy policy with consequences.The school-wide tardy policy is as follows: 1 st Tardy: Warning issued. 2 nd Tardy: Teacher assigned consequence. 3 rd Tardy: Teacher assigned lunchtime or after-school detention or similarconsequence. 4 th Tardy: Referral to an administrator and assignment of one-hour after-schooldetention. 5 th Tardy: Referral to an administrator and assignment of one day of in-schoolsuspension or other consequences.TheftSkyview High School has a zero tolerance for theft. Individuals who are involved in theftwill receive school consequences and police involvement as warranted. WE URGESTUDENTS TO LEAVE VALUABLES AT HOME. Carry only the amount of moneyneeded for the day and always keep gym and hallway lockers locked. Skyview HighSchool or its agent cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Do not share lockercombinations with anyone.Trespassing/Non-student LoiteringTo help protect students and school property, SHS has a “No loitering/Trespassing” policy.School officials must have immediate knowledge of any unauthorized persons inside the- 25-

uildings or on the school grounds. Students with open periods, who are on campus,will be considered trespassing.Weapons Defined & Zero Tolerance PolicyStudents are forbidden to knowingly and/or voluntarily possess, handle, transmit, or useany instrument that can be used as a weapon of any kind. Any object which could be usedto injure another person will be considered a weapon. The following are examples ofinstruments ordinarily or generally considered weapons: knives of all types, guns, airpropelledguns, lead pipes, chains (wallet chains must not exceed 12" in length), chucksticks,throwing stars, darts, metal knuckles, black-jacks, fireworks, explosives, or otherchemicals. Toys that appear to be weapons are considered to be weapons.Skyview High School operates on zero tolerance for weapons at school. A student whobrings a weapon must give it to school authorities, be suspended from school, and mayface criminal charges and expulsion from school by the Board of Education.Section VHealth & Emergency PoliciesEmergency Information FormAn Emergency Information Form MUST be completed prior to issuing student schedules.The school needs current information on a student’s health conditions and parent/guardiancontact information in case of an emergency. To effectively protect the welfare of students,our school nurse keeps the requested information on file.Health & EmergencyIn case of an injury or illness, the school will make every effort to notify parents or otheremergency contacts as designated by the parent/guardian. Depending upon the severity,the paramedics may be called to assist in assessment and on-site treatment. Parents maymeet their student at the school or the hospital if such treatment is deemed advisable.School personnel trained in CPR and first aid, the school nurse, and administrators willmake this decision, if necessary. If your student has a chronic or acute health conditionthat might affect them at school, please contact the school nurse so we can work with you.ImmunizationOur goal is that every student in the Nampa School District will be properly immunized forthe health of the student, school, and the community. In accordance with Idaho Code 39-4801, parents are required to submit a copy of their child’s immunization status to theschool office before enrollment is complete. Exemptions for religious, personal, or medicalreasons can be made; forms are available from the school nurse. If an outbreak of acontagious disease occurs, students not immunized will be excluded from schoolattendance.InsuranceStudent insurance forms are available in the Athletic Office, located in the Front Office. Thisoptional insurance is between the company and the student.MedicationAny student taking medication needs to have a written release on file with the schooladministration office indicating the following:1. Name of medication.- 26-

2. Doctor’s name.3. Reason for taking and length of time.4. Parent’s signature.All medication must be supervised and dispensed by the school nurse. Parents/students,please contact the school nurse to make arrangements. Asthma multi-dose inhalers maybe carried by the student, with the written permission of student’s physician, parent, andwith the knowledge of the school nurse.Section VIAthletics and ActivitiesActivity Transportation & Travel RequirementsThe following rules apply to extra-curricular trips:1. The SHS Administration must approve all school-related trips;2. Any out-of-state or overnight trips must also be approved by the Nampa SchoolDistrict Board of Trustees;3. Travel is by bus or other Administration approved transportation;4. Each bus must have at least one teacher or approved parent/adult;5. Students must ride on school transportation both ways. Exceptions will be made ona case-to-case basis when a parent or guardian makes a written request totransport a child home.Athletic Physicals & InsuranceAll freshman and junior students wishing to participate in athletics must have a physicalexamination. This is an Idaho High School Activities Association regulation. Sophomoresand seniors must obtain a sports physical if they did not receive one as a freshman or junior.Student insurance forms are available in the SHS Athletic Office, located in the Front Office.The insurance contract is between the insurance company and the insured student. Sometype of insurance is mandatory for athletes.Expectations for Extra-Curricular ParticipationParticipants will be expected to follow the standards listed below:1. Be courteous to opponents, fans, and cheerleaders.2. Be positive and cooperative.3. Respect and abide by the official's decision.4. Exercise self-control at all times; never boo an official, coach, cheerleader, or player.Violation of the Conduct of Students may result in further disciplinary action from thecoach/advisor/administrator.5. Learn to win with character and lose with dignity.6. Follow the appropriate dress standards established by the school, school district,coaches, and advisors.7. If suspended out-of-school, the student may not participate in any activity during thetime of suspension.8. Follow the School Board Attendance Policy. On days of an extra-curricular event, theparticipating student must be present in two or more classes to be eligible toparticipate that day. The administrator or designee must clear any travel and/orextenuating circumstances requiring an exception in advance. On the school dayfollowing any activity, event, or contest, participants (coaches, advisors, andstudents) are expected to be in attendance at school.9. Display appreciation for a good performance or play regardless of the team.- 27-

Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular ProgramThe extra-curricular program at Skyview High School consists of a host of challengingactivities designed to appeal to diverse interests and talents. From the artist to the athlete, thestudent may seek to participate in activities where he/she can further develop him/herselfacademically, socially, emotionally, and physically.SHS offers a wide range of co-curricular activities. To make the most of your high schoolexperience, get involved in one or more of the following:Football Wrestling Orchestra Student GovernmentCross Country Baseball Band CheerleadingVolleyball Track Jazz Band Drill TeamHonor Society Soccer (B &G) Tennis ChoirSki Club Basketball (B &G) Golf DebateYearbook Softball Swim Team French ClubDrama Art Club Pep Club Martial Arts ClubDance Forensics Turtle Club Ballroom Dance ClubRodeo Club French Club Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)FFA Scholastic Tournament Team Lacrosse TeamBusiness Professionals of America (BPA)Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO)Club meetings are held during school, after school, or in the evenings. The club sponsor mustbe present at all club activities and club meetings. Concession privileges for operation oncampus must be obtained from the Athletic Director.Fund-Raising ActivitiesMost of the activities, clubs, organizations, and classes conduct fund-raising activities duringthe school year. These must be approved in advance by the administration, and all fundscollected are dispersed to the Associated Student Body Fund according to establishedfinancial guidelines. Students collecting money for school organizations must turn in themoney to the faculty sponsor on a daily basis.Academic Eligibility Expectation:Students must maintain a minimum unweighted 2.0 GPAand pass all classes during each grading period.======================================================================Policy Breakdown:1. To Start a Season:Student-Athlete must satisfy both criteria of the grade policy from thesemester, quarter, or progress report immediately prior to the season.If a student passed the minimum required classes at the previoussemester, but scored below a 2.0 GPA AND/OR received one ormore F grades in the most recent semester, quarter, or progress report- 28-

grading period, that student will start the season on “Suspension 1”(Eligible to practice, but not play in games).2. During Season:Student-Athlete must satisfy both criteria of the grade policy at theappropriate gradingPeriods (progress, quarter, semester) as defined by the AthleticDirector.If the student does not maintain a 2.0 semester G.P.A. with no Fgrades the student will go toSuspension 1 until the student’s grade meets the minimum standard.(As entered in the PowerSchool computer grade book.)Suspension 1: Student may practice, but not play in games. Student will spendtime in study hall or with a tutor, as defined by the Head Coach. If studentachieves both criteria, as entered in the computer, then the student is eligible toplay in games, but will remain on probation. If student fails to achieve either criteriaafter ten (10) school days, that student will be moved to “Suspension 2.”Suspension 2: Student may practice, but not play in games. Student will spendtime in study hall or with a tutor, as defined by the Head Coach. Student will begiven ten (10) school days to improve grades to the Eligibility Standards. If studentachieves both criteria, then the student is eligible to play in games, but will remainon probation. Failure to achieve either criteria will result in removal from team forremainder of season.**Any extenuating circumstances may be appealed to the Athletic Director andthe Athletic Committee on Eligibility (ACE).2009-10 Grading PeriodsSeptember 30, 2009 1 st ProgressOctober 27, 2009 1 st QuarterDecember 9, 2009 2 nd ProgressJanuary 20, 2009 Fall SemesterFebruary 24, 2009 3 rd ProgressMarch 23, 2009 3 rd QuarterMay 5, 20094 th ProgressJune 5, 2009 Spring SemesterLetter GuidelinesHOW TO EARN A BLUE “S”---ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES LETTER AT SHS:Our philosophy is to involve as many students as possible. Earning a varsity letter means thestudent has met the practice demands, standards of good sportsmanship, and coachability.1. The student must complete the entire season.2. The student must attend all practices unless excused by the coach for illness or anemergency beyond the student's control.3. Student must have returned all equipment loaned to him/her or SHS in all years ofparticipation.- 29-

4. The head coach has the prerogative to issue or withhold a letter for extenuatingcircumstances such as early season injuries, value to the team without having playedenough, team or district violations, etc. Coaches must provide documentation of thesecircumstances to the athletic director and administrator. In all cases, students mustcomplete the season as a member of the team in order to letter.Individual criteria for receiving a letter in athletics and activities are available upon requestfrom the athletic director or coach/advisor.“Three Sport Letter” WHITE “S”:To earn a Three Sport Letter, a student must letter in three sports or two sports andone activity in one year.P.E. UniformsSHS does not require students to have a PE Uniform. The required dress for PE is gymshorts, socks, athletic shoes and a t-shirt with sleeves. NO tank tops or muscle shirts areallowed.Student Behavior at School ActivitiesStudents in school or involved in school-sponsored activities either on or away from the schoolpremises are expected to obey their school officials, protect property, maintain order anddecorum, and conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect credit upon themselves andtheir school. Any student who does not meet these standards is in violation of the disciplineregulations of the Nampa School District and will be subject to disciplinary consequences.SHS EVENTS CALENDAR2009-2010September7 – No School -- Labor Day18 – No School – Collaboration Day25—1 st Quarter Progress ReportsOctober1 – Grades sent home22 – End of the 1 st Quarter23 – No School – Teacher Work Day28 –Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm – 8pm29 –Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30am – 4pm and 5pm – 8pm No School30 –No School –Comp DayNovember25 -27 –No School--- Thanksgiving BreakDecember4---Mid Term 2 nd Quarter10 – Grades sent home21—Christmas Break begins- 30-

January4 – School resumes13-15 -- Finals18 – No School -- Martin L. King Jr. Birthday21 – Grades sent homeFebruary15– No School --President’s Day19---Mid Term 3 rd QuarterMarch18 – End of the 3 rd Quarter24 – Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm – 8pm25 – Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30am – 4pm and 5pm- 8pm No School26 – No School --Comp Day26 – Spring Break beginsApril5 – School resumes30- Mid Term 4 th QuarterMay3---No School ---Collaboration Day31 – No School---Memorial Day27– GraduationJune2-4 – Finals / Early Release 10:45am each day- 31-