Columbia High School - NSD Main

sheer volume and character of some of the provisions may give the impression of an overly formal schoolsystem rather than a friendly, personal one.Therefore, our school board, district administration and school staff, in sharing this handbook, would likeyou to understand that we seek to cultivate an active partnership with you.This handbook is intended to enrich this partnership with students and parents through helping createunderstanding of expectations for student conduct. The information in this handbook was the bestavailable at the time it was published and is subject to change at any time during the school year. Changeswill be announced to students and students are accountable for those changes.What is more important than these written provisions, however, is maintaining open communication withyou on issues affecting the progress and growth of students.Administrators and staff pledge to work cooperatively with you as parents and students, to make theeducational experience in the Nampa School District positive and successful.Regards,Columbia High School AdministrationTardyColumbia High School Site Specific PoliciesStudents may be marked tardy if they are not in their seat within their appropriate classroom when thetardy bell rings. Any tardy is unauthorized unless a staff member has detained the student and a note hasbeen issued excusing the tardy. With a legitimate pass, no tardy is recorded. The teacher keeps recordsof tardies. Any student 15-30 minutes tardy will be marked “very late” (VL); a “very late” tardy counts for2 tardies on the scale below. All teachers will use the guidelines of the school-wide tardy policy as theyissue appropriate consequences.The school-wide tardy policy is as follows:• 1 st Tardy: Warning issued.• 2 nd Tardy (or 1 st VL tardy): Teacher-assigned consequence.• 3 rd Tardy: Teacher-assigned lunchtime, after-school detention, or similar consequence. Parentcontact is made – teacher explains consequences for further tardies.• 4 th Tardy (or 2 nd VL Tardy): Referral to Dean of Students or administration; assignment of one-hourafter-school detention or other consequence.• 5 th Tardy (or 3 rd VL Tardy): Referral to an administrator and assignment of one Saturday School, 1 dayof out-of-school suspension or other consequences.Electronic DevicesNeither Nampa School District 131 nor its agents accept liability for the potential loss, theft, or damage toelectronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, smart tablets, laptops, music players, iPods, MP3 players,and any other wireless or electronic device) or such items on school grounds. We continue to urgestudents to leave all valuables at home, but understand that cell phones are often used for emergencypurposes by students and their parents. Parents of students that decide to bring these devices to schoolare encouraged to discuss a plan that promotes security and helps prevent opportunities for theft,breakage, etc.Students are allowed to use their electronic devices during non-class time in the designated commonareas on campus (cafeteria, bathroom, patio, etc.). However, if this use results in the disruption of theeducational process, it will be considered a violation of the electronic policy.Electronic devices must be turned to the “off” or “silent” position during class time, unless deemedotherwise by the teacher - within that specific classroom. Teachers may choose to utilize these devices(at specific times; for specific activities), or may continue to prohibit them. Their classroom-specific rules