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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 <strong>School</strong> 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-
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