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Members of Faculty

Mr. Patrick Bresnahan* Social Studies/English

Ms. Angie Combs* Vocational Business

Mr. Joe Edwards Social Studies

Ms. Christy Green* Math

Ms. Sherryn Hawkes Art

Ms. Robin Helton HS Special Services

Mr. John Kinkead* Science

Ms. Carol Kirk Counselor

Ms. Alesia Lake Science/JH Computers

Mr. David Martin Social Studies

Ms. Natalie Martin Math

Ms. Joanie Mullin English

Mr. Ian Murray JH, HS PE/Baseball/ALC

Ms. D’Ann Pennington Vocal Music

Mr. Matt Plank* Spanish

Mr. Shane Ringen HS PE/Basketball/ALC

Ms. Marquita Rowden* English

Ms. Charity Satterfield Science

Ms. Sarah Schroeder Social Studies/Girls Coach

Mr. Kevin Schwartze Technology Director/ALC

Ms. Charlotte Spencer Special Services

Mr. Ray Spiller Instrumental Music

Ms. Deborah Starkey Librarian/English/Theater

Ms. Billie Thurman Math

Mr. Randy Stockstill Vocational Agriculture

Ms. Deanna Thompson Family & Consumer Science

Ms. Mary Wansing School Nurse

* Denotes Department Head

Bell Schedule

8:25 Warning bell: first period begins in 5 minutes

8:30 First period begins

9:20 First period ends

9:24 Second period begins

10:14 Second period ends

10:18 Third period begins

11:08 Third period ends

11:12 Fourth period begins

12.02 Fourth period ends

12:06 Fifth period begins

12:06 First lunch period begins

12:28 First lunch period ends

12:32 Second lunch period begins

12:54 Second lunch period ends

12:58 Third lunch period begins

1:22 Third lunch period ends

1:22 Fifth period ends

1:26 Sixth period begins

2:16 Sixth period ends

2:20 Seventh period begins

3:10 Seventh period ends

Welcome

Welcome to Vienna High School. It is our desire to provide students a safe and effective learning environment. Both teachers and students work more effectively when they feel safe and secure. To insure this we have to have rules.

Read the handbook and make it available to your parents or guardian to read. Please feel free to discuss the handbook with the administration of there are questions or uncertainties. Situations not included in the handbook will be left to the judgment of the administration. Visitors are welcome at Vienna High School. However, to insure the safety and to protect the learning environment we require visitors to sign in at the High School office upon entering the building.

School Classification

The Maries R-I School program is fully accredited by the State Department of Education. Classification and accreditation are a cooperative matter in which the school curriculum, facilities, staff, etc., are evaluated for the purpose of continually improving the quality of the education program.

A graduate of Vienna High School will be admitted to any state-supported college or any college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges.

School Colors: Black & Gold

School Mascot: Eagle

School Song:

Go! Go! Vienna

Raise our Banner High

Black & Gold will shine tonight

Now watch our Eagles FLY

VI-EN-NA

Upward and Onward

True to you we'll be

Fight now you Eagles

We are with you

Marching on to VIC- TO-RY!

HEY!

General Information

School Phone Number 573-422-3363

School Hours:

Building Opens 8:00am

School Begins 8:30am

School Dismisses 3:10pm

Building Locked 3:30pm

Building Closed 4:00pm

(Students should not be on campus or in building prior to 8:00am unless involved in school activity or tutoring)

Dismissal of School

In case of severe weather (high water, snow, ice, heat, etc.), students are asked to listen to KZNN FM 105.3 in Rolla, or KLIK AM 95, KJMO FM 100, KTXY FM 107 in Jefferson City or watch Channel 13 or Channel 8.

Use of Building

Prior arrangements should be made with the principal for any activities which may require the use of the building after school hours. Arrangements should be made at least one week in advance and the sponsor of the organization or activity is to make the request. Use of athletic facilities is assigned by the Athletic Director.

Parent/Guardian Conferences

Each teacher has a daily planning period. Students and teachers are on a schedule and should be interrupted as infrequently as possible. Parents/guardians may call the principal's office to request a time for a return phone call or conference with a teacher. We would encourage parents/guardians to do so anytime there is a concern. Conferences with building principal are by appointment only and set up by school secretary. This is a necessary protocol in order to maintain a safe, effective learning environment. Any person who disrupts or interferes with the teacher’s, staff’s or administrator’s performance or who creates a disturbance will be asked to leave the building. Those who refuse to leave the building will be escorted out by law enforcement personnel. Shouting, threats and profanity will be dealt with severely. The operation and mission of the school is for the education of the students and we will protect the sanctity of this purpose.

Fees and Charges

1. All students, grades 7 through 12, will have available to them a lock which can be rented for $5.00. At the end of the school year, when the lock is returned, the $5.00 will be returned to the student.

2. Students desiring to construct special projects in courses such as art, home economics, or others, the student shall pay for needed materials as they are utilized. All required items constructed by the student in such courses may be purchased from the school for the cost of materials used.

3. Clubs and Organizations not required for academic credit may charge membership dues.

4. When the student causes the willful or negligent destruction of property, the school district may make charges that will enable the school to replace or repair the property.

5. Fines may be imposed in classes if items loaned to a student are not returned.

Visitors

All visitors to the building are required to report to the principal's office and sign in to get a visitor’s pass before going to a classroom or elsewhere in the building. Visitors not reporting to the principal's office will be made aware of the school policy regarding visitors and reported to the police, if necessary. This is to insure student safety. Visits for other than school business are discouraged. This policy is to be enforced by all school personnel. NOTE TO PARENTS: We will be glad to call your student to the office if you need to speak with them. We cannot allow visitors to interrupt classes.

Class Rings

Students may purchase school class rings during the second semester of their sophomore year.

Library

The library is under the direction of a certified librarian who is available to assist students in the use of the library. Our library contains encyclopedias, required and suggested reading materials for the various departments, periodicals, (current and back issues), newspapers, electronic databases, CD-rom reference sources, telecommunication and satellite capabilities as well as a varied assortment of books for enjoyment.

Directory Information

Directory information contained in the education record of a student is for use by administration and parents only. Student records are confidential and will not be given or shown to anyone other than certified school personnel or other educational institutions. Only the custodial parent is privy to this information. We cannot supply information to relatives or friends as per the dictates of The Rights to Privacy Act.

Substitute Teacher

When a substitute teacher is teaching a class, the students are expected to behave and perform as if the regular teacher were there. Students written up by the substitute may be automatically required to serve detention for inappropriate behavior.

Guidance Services

The Maries R-1 School District believes that the guidance program is an important and integral element of the overall educational process. In its design and operation, guidance services exist to improve the learning climate in a school by involving students, faculty, staff, parents and others who influence the learning and development of students.

Since students develop emotionally, socially, and educationally, the guidance program must address the issue of total growth in all aspects of development. Growth and learning are developmental; therefore, guidance must be developmental and sequential. The need for guidance begins with pre-school children and continues throughout life.

The K-12 developmental program is concerned with all students while recognizing the fact that individuals have needs that will continue to require special attention. The Maries R-1 Guidance Program helps students develop a more adequate and realistic concept of themselves through individual and group contact. Its aim is to make students become more aware of educational and vocational opportunities, career planning and exploration, and integrate their knowledge of self and others in making informed decisions.

Students must have written permission to see the counselor during class. Students can make appointments to see the counselor between classes.

Testing

The Missouri Assessment Programs (MAP) tests are designed to test a student’s mastery in the key areas of communication arts, math and science. The MAP will be administered in the spring to students in grades 7 & 8. All 8^th graders will take the EXPLORE test and all 10^th graders will take the PLAN test. Both tests are career interest and aptitude assessments products produced by ACT. Beginning in spring 2009 students in grades 9-12 will be required to take end-of-course (exit) exams in various subjects to demonstrate their mastery of concepts covered in the course. Each fall sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to participate in the PLAN (10^th) and PSAT (11^th) tests to determine their strengths and weaknesses in various subject matter.

ACT test dates and registration deadlines are as follows:

Registration deadline: Test Date:

August 12, 2011 September 10, 2011

September 16, 2011 October 22, 2011

November 4, 2011 December 10, 2011

January 13, 2012 February 11, 2012

March 9, 2012 April 14, 2012

May 4, 2012 June 9, 2012

Graduation Requirements

Twenty-five units of credit are required to meet the graduation requirements as set by the local Board of Education.

To meet high school graduation requirements, a student must complete a minimum of 25 units of credit during grades nine and above in a program which should be cooperatively planned by the student, his/her parent and the school to meet the individual needs of the student. If a student attends the RTI program for one year, 24 units of credit are needed for graduation, if the student attends RTI for two years, 23 units of credit are needed.

Students in need of additional credits to graduate can take up to two (2) credits of correspondence courses. The student will complete the course work through a contract set up with the counselor and principal in order to receive credit. Classes may be taken starting the summer preceding the senior year and no more than one class may be taken the spring semester before graduation. Any student in need of more than two credits must meet with the principal to determine if they are eligible for an administrative exception to the rule. This needs to be done by June of the summer preceding the senior year.

The following requirements are in effect for all graduating students:

Communication Skills 4 units

Social Studies 3 units

Science 3 units

Mathematics 3 units

Fine Arts (Art, Band, Chorus) 1 unit

Practical Arts (Home Ec, Computers) 1 unit

Physical Education 1 unit

Health .5 unit

Personal Finance .5 unit

Electives 8 units

Of the above requirements, ½ units of Social Studies must be Government and 1 unit must be American History, ½ unit of Practical Arts must be Computers, and ½ unit of electives must be Health.

In addition, the state of Missouri stipulates that no student may receive a diploma unless he/she has satisfactorily passed an examination on the provisions and principles of the constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri.

Grading System

The grading system represents five levels of achievement. These levels are as follows: A (Superior), B (Above Average), C (Average), D (Below Average) and F (Failing). A report of deficiency will be given in the middle of each quarter (but can be sent as needed any time throughout the year). Report cards are issued every nine weeks.

Grading Scale

The following grading scale has been adopted by the Maries R-l School. The points are for regular classes, not weighted.

Grade Points Grade Points

95-100 A 4 73-76 C 2

90-94 A- 3.67 70-72 C- 1.67

87-89 B+ 3.33 67-69 D+ 1.33

83-86 B 3 63-66 D 1

80-82 B- 2.67 60-62 D- .67

77-79 C+ 2.33 0-59 F 0

Honor Classes for 2014 Graduates & Beyond

Weighted classes compared to regular classes receive more GPA points and will have a definite outcome on the GPA total. Weighted classes are:

College Prep English Chemistry II Advanced Biology

Physics Rec/Anc World History Algebra II

Honors English III Forensics Science Math Analysis

Trigonometry Zoology/Botany Pre Calculus

App. Of Literature Cont/Current/Global Issues

A+ Program

The A+ Schools program is a school-improvement initiative established by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993. The program is raising academic standards, opening new doors to higher education and introducing students to the teaching profession through tutoring and mentoring activities. The program provides guidance for local high schools to:

Reduce drop-out rates

Raise academic expectations and eliminate “general track” courses

Provide better “career pathways” for all students

Work more closely with business and higher-education leaders

Provide a financial means for many graduates to pursue education after high school

The key goal of A+ Schools is to assure that all students, when they graduate are well-prepared to pursue advanced education, employment or both.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students, who graduate from a designated A+ School, may qualify for state assistance (tuition & universal college fees) to attend any public community or technical college in the state. Many four year colleges also present A+ scholarship for the students who master the eligibility requirements.

Students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have application on file, jointly with parents, in the A+ office.

2. Attend a designated A+ school for three consecutive years prior to graduation.

3. Gain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

4. Have at least a 95% attendance record.

5. Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring

6. Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs/alcohol.

7. Attend a Missouri community college or postsecondary vocational technical school on a full-time basis and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Classification of Students

Students will be classified according to grade based on the following:

Freshmen Fewer than 7 credits earned

Sophomore 8-13 credits earned

Junior 14-18 credits earned

Senior Over 18 credits earned

Only those students who are able to meet graduation requirements by the end of the school year will be classified as seniors. The number of credits earned will determine which class meeting students attend.

Repeating Courses

Students choosing to repeat a class must obtain special permission from the teacher, counselor, and/or principal. The grade earned by the student when he/she repeats a class will be the grade on record on the official transcript. Another credit cannot be earned. This does not apply to performance classes (band, choir, pe, etc.)

Academic Achievement Awards

This award is designed to reward those students who have excelled in the academic area. In order to receive such an award the following requirements must be met:

1. Students must be in attendance full-time.

2. Students must earn a 3.0 (B or better) or higher grade point average first semester and a 3.0 GPA third quarter.

3. Any student who transfers to Vienna must attend our school a full semester to be eligible for this award. In addition, they must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 at their previous school and maintain at least 3.0 GPA the first semester here at Vienna.

Honor Roll

At the conclusion of each semester, an honor roll will be published listing those students who have attained an A or B average.

Class Rank

The class rank of Vienna High School graduates is determined on the basis of average grade points in all courses taken for credit during grades 9 through 12 plus their top ACT composite score. Grade points will be figured on a four point system. ACT score will simply be added as a bonus.

EXAMPLE: 3.85 GPA + 27 ACT score = 3.85 + ACT bonus = new 4.12 GPA

Students entering from another accredited public school must attend Vienna two full consecutive semesters in order to be ranked in the class. Students attending part-time or graduating at the end of the 7th semester will not be included in the class rank.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

The valedictorian and salutatorian of a graduating class will be the student with the highest grade point average as computed at the end of eight semesters.

School Calendar

An official school calendar is kept in the principal's office. To eliminate conflicts and confusion, teachers, sponsors, and students are to schedule events with the office as early as possible. All dates and activities must be approved by the principal before they will be entered on the calendar.

Middle School Promotion

7th and 8th grade students must pass three of four core subjects (math, science, language arts, and social studies) to be “considered” for promotion to the next grade. Promotion is determined by the building principal. Students who fail core subjects may be retained or required to attend summer school.

Early Graduation

Seniors meeting the graduation requirements for leaving at the end of the seventh semester will be considered graduates, and will be allowed to participate in graduation. But they forfeit the right to go on the senior trip, attend the Jr./Sr. Prom and being in the top 10 of the class. The high school principal will determine if a student may graduate early.

National Honor Society

Students who maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during their time at Vienna become eligible for selection into NHS. Students are given a letter of invitation along with an application during 3^rd quarter to let them know they are academically eligible for NHS. Students must return the application within the time designated to be part of the selection process. The faculty gives a rating to each student based on the five areas of scholarship, character, leadership, service and an essay. This information is confidential. This information is shared only with the selection committee. Parents and students will not have access to this information. The advisor of the organization does not vote. Once the faculty ratings are presented to the advisor, a cutoff score is established by the committee. The selection committee then takes the results of the faculty ratings to determine who is most qualified for membership in the Vienna National Honor Society. The students who fall above this score are invited to the spring induction ceremony. Community service is an important element of the NHS. Each year the chapter will hold at least one charitable or community betterment project. Individual members have the responsibility for choosing and participating in individual service projects throughout the year that reflect his/her talents and interests, and that involved an ongoing commitment to the community of approximately one hour per week or a minimum of 35 hours for the year. Community service is defined as the giving of yourself for the betterment of others. This is strictly voluntary service. You cannot count hours in which someone else might be getting paid for the service. Senior students who would like to be considered for a community service scholarship must complete 100 hours of community service. Students are required to attend meetings and group activities. Missing two meetings and any group activity may* result in dismissal from the organization. This must be approved by the NHS sponsor.

College Day

It is important that students who are planning to further their education after high school be able to explore and tour institutes of higher learning. Each senior will have two (2) college days during their senior year to be used to visit campuses. These two (2) days will be considered field trips and will not count as absences.

The following guidelines will need to be followed:

1. Students wishing to take a college day need to have the date set up through the counselor's office. They will need to complete the college day form in advance explaining the college day to the office, plus the name of the college and the representative who will be in charge of the visit. This form must be signed by the student and parent and returned to the counselor's office two weeks in advance. Only five (5) students can be missing on any one day to attend a college visit.

2. Students will have all assignments for the classes they will miss completed and turned in prior to the college day.

3. After the visit, students must bring back a college day visitation form signed by the college representative, if not done second visit may be voided.

4. Seniors wishing to take their college days must have taken the ACT or SAT test (if this information is needed for admission) or show proof of test registration.

Principal’s Office

A student should never ask to go to the office during class unless ill or called for by office personnel. In addition, a student should not come to the office between hours unless an urgent matter arises. Students are expected to maintain an attitude of business and quiet whenever they are in the office.

Senior Trip

The Maries County R-1 School District may decide, at its discretion, to offer a “senior trip” to students who are graduating seniors. This supplemental educational experience is designed to serve as a reward to those graduating seniors who are in good standing for the senior trip, as described below. Participation in the senior trip is a privilege, not an entitlement. Participants serve as representatives of the high school and are expected to set a positive example for other students while engaging in fundraising activities before the trip and while attending the trip itself.

The District has established these senior trip rules so that students and their parents/guardians will be aware of the behavioral expectations of those students who wish to participate in the senior trip. The effective cooperation of parents/guardians, and their participation in the enforcement of this policy, is vital to ensuring that students follow the rules and avoid behaviors that are damaging to the students themselves and the community.

The following rules will be effective immediately:

1. The Board of Education of the District retains the right at all times to cancel and/or alter the senior trip at any time and at the Board’s discretion. In the event of a cancellation, all monies earned from fundraising for the senior trip will be placed in District accounts and designated for an alternative purpose that serves students of the District, as determined by the Board.

2. The District strongly believes that students have a responsibility to themselves and to other members of the community to obey school disciplinary rules and the laws of the community. Therefore, students will lose their eligibility for participation in the senior trip if any one or more of the following occurs:

a. A student is suspended from school, and the suspension includes any date upon which the senior trip is scheduled to occur;

b. During the student’s senior year, a student is arrested for, charges with, or convicted of any offense that relates to or involves drugs or alcohol or any other offense that is listed under the Missouri Revised Statutes Section 167.115(1)-(22) or under Section 167.171.3(4)(a)-(k).

1) The terms “arrested for, charged with, or convicted of” refer to any of the following actions: being taken into custody by a law enforcement officer; being issued a summons or ticket; being the subject of charges, an indictment, or information in a adult, juvenile, or family court; entry of an Alford plea; being convicted in a court of law; pleading guilty or nolo contendere; or pleading guilty to a lesser or alternative charge, regardless of whether such charge concerns drugs/alcohol.

2) The term “drugs or alcohol” shall include any controlled substance, illegal drug, narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, ecstasy, item described as a controlled substance under Missouri Revised Statutes or federal law, prescription drug that is outside of its prescribed packaging or that is possesses by someone other than the patient to whom it is prescribed, alcohol (defined as the intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol or other low molecular weight alcohols including methyl and isopropyl alcohol, wine, beer and/or hard liquor), drug or alcohol paraphernalia, look-alike drugs, items represented to be a drug or which, by markings or other characteristics, appear to be a drug.

3) The term “Missouri Revised Statutes Section 167.115(1)-(22) and/or Section 167.171" refers to the twenty separate offenses - (1) through (22) -- listed in Section 167.115:

· First Degree Murder

· Second Degree Murder

· Kidnapping

· First Degree Assault

· Forcible Rape

· Forcible Sodomy

· Burglary in the First Degree

· Robbery in the First Degree

· Distribution of Drugs

· Distribution of Drugs to a Minor

· Arson in the First Degree

· Voluntary Manslaughter

· Involuntary Manslaughter

· Second Degree Assault

· Sexual Assault

· Felonious Restraint

· Property Damage in the First Degree

· Possession of a Weapon

Senior Trip (cont’d)

· Child Molestation

· Deviate Sexual Assault

· Sexual Misconduct involving a Child

· Sexual Abuse as well as the nine separate offenses -- (a) through (k) -- listed in Section 167.171.3(4)

· First Degree Murder

· Second Degree Murder

· Kidnapping

· First Degree Assault

· Forcible Rape

· Forcible Sodomy

· Statutory Rape

· Statutory Sodomy

· Robbery in the First Degree

· Distribution of Drugs to a Minor

· Arson in the First Degree

· Kidnapping, when classified as a class A felony involves drugs or alcohol or any other offense that is listed

c. A student fails to notify the High School Principal or Superintendent that the student has been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any offense that relates to or involves drugs or alcohol or any other offense that is listed under the Missouri Revised Statutes Section 167.115(1)-(22) or under Section 167.171.3(4)(a)-(k), as described more fully above.

d. A student fails to maintain senior class standing.

3. A senior class student has the obligation to notify the High School Principal or the Superintendent in the event that he/she has been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any of the offenses described above, regardless of where or in which jurisdiction the incident occurred.

4. This policy is not intended to encompass to minor traffic violations that fall outside of the provisions described above.

5. All students who desire to participate in the senior trip must make a good faith effort to participate in all senior class fundraising activities. Failure to participate in these activities in an active and engaged manner will be grounds for denial of trip privileges. Exceptions for participation in fundraising activities will be made only if authorized, in advance, by the High School Principal of Superintendent or if otherwise required by law.

6. All seniors and their parent or legal guardian must attend a mandatory meeting at the beginning of the school year in order to be eligible to participate in the senior trip. All seniors and their parent/guardian must sign a form agreeing to comply with these rules.

PARTICIPATION IN THE SENIOR TRIP IS A PRIVILEGE AND NOT A RIGHT.

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE RULES LISTED ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SENIOR TRIP.

School Sponsored Trips

Maries R-I School has definite rules and regulations to follow on all trips away from school. They are as follows:

1. No student is permitted to take a private car or to transport students.

2. Students will go and return on school sponsored transportation.

3. Students may ride home with one of their parents if one of their parents is at the activity and requests this in person of the sponsor. A check out sheet is available and must be signed by parent.

Missouri School Immunization Requirements

2011-2012

· All students must present documentation of month, day, and year of each immunization before they attend school.

· All immunizations must be up-to-date before students are permitted to attend classes.

· For children beginning kindergarten during or after the 2003-04 school year, required immunizations should be administered according to the current ACIP Schedule (http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/child-schedulehtm#Printable.

· To remain in school, students “in progress” must have an Imm.P.14 form on file and must receive immunizations as soon as they become due.

· Religious (Imm.P.11A) and medical (Imm.P.12) exemptions are allowed. The appropriate exemption card must be on file.

Grades                                                 Immunizations

K                      4-5 DtaP/DTP/DT/Td(1)                         3 Hepatitis B

                        3+ polio (2)                                          2 Varicella (chicken pox) (5)

                                                                                    or proof of disease

                                                                                    2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

1-2                   4-5 DtaP/DTP/DT/Td                              2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

                        3+ polio (2)                                          3 hepatitis B

3-6                   4 DtaP/DTP/DT/Td(1)                            2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

                        3+ polio (2)                                          3 hepatitis B(4)

                                                                                    2 Varicella (see nurse for specifics)

7-12                 3 DtaP/DTP/DT/Td                                 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

                        3+ polio (2)                                          3 hepatitis B(4)

1. Last dose on or after fourth (4th) birthday and last dose of peruses before seventh (7^th) birthday. Maximum needed: six (6) doses. Students ages 7-18 will be required to receive a DTaP at age 11-12 if they have completed the recommended childhood DTP/DTaP vaccination series and have not received a Td booster dose. 13-18 year olds who missed the 11-12 year DTaP or who received Td only, will be required to receive one dose of DTaP 2 years after the last Td/DTaP dose.

2. Last dose on or after fourth (4^th) birthday. If a combination of IPV/OPV is received, four (4) doses are required. Maximum needed: four (4) doses.

3. A statement signed by parent/guardian or physician indicating the month and year the child had chicken pox/disease.

4. Students who are 11-15 years of age may receive two doses adult formulation Merck Recombivax

Hepatitis B vaccine on the following schedule:

Dose 1, Initial visit

Dose 2, 4-6 months after Dose 1

5. All incoming kindergartners will be required to have a second Varicella vaccine (recommended to be administered 3 months or more after first dose and no less that 28 days after first dose. Students ages 7-18 will be required to have two doses of Varicella, for those younger than 13 two doses at least 3 months apart (but no less than 28 days apart) and for those over 13 years of age, 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart.

Section for Communicable Disease Prevention

(573) 751-6439 (866) 628-9891

Communicable Disease Policy

A student shall not be permitted to attend classes or other school sponsored activities if the student is known to be afflicted with, or liable to transmit, any contagious or infectious disease unless the board or its designee has determined, based on medical evidence, that (1}the student is no longer infected or liable to transmit the disease or (2) the student is afflicted with a chronic infectious disease which poses little risk of transmission in the school environment with reasonable precautions.

Any student permitted to attend school with a chronic infectious disease must do so under specified conditions. Failure to adhere to the conditions will result in the student being excluded from school. Any student determined to have a chronic infectious disease and who is not permitted to attend school will be provided instruction in an alternative educational setting in accordance with district policy.

Students with a contagious or infectious disease and their families have the right to privacy and a need for confidentiality. Only staff members who have a medical reason to know the identity and condition of such students will be informed. Willful or negligent disclosure of confidential information about a student's medical condition by staff members will be the cause of disciplinary action.

The district will implement the reporting disease outbreak control measures in accordance with 19 CSR 20-20.050 and 20-28.010.

Class Selling Projects

(Class & Senior Trip)

Freshmen - One selling project in the spring

Sophomores - One selling project in the winter

Juniors - Concession stand at all school functions, soda at the fair, soda machines at school, and three

fund-raising projects.

Seniors - Magazine sales, food at all school functions, and two fundraising projects not to include senior

dinners.

A point system will be established whereby students must work on assigned projects and sales in order to be eligible for the senior trip. There will be no class dues expected. However, students may make monetary contributions (donations) in lieu of points.

If sales are down and the costs are higher than expected the seniors planning to go on the senior trip may be permitted to utilize projects designed to give 100% profit back to the class. Such projects might include bake sales, car washes, rummage sales, charity dinners, etc. Such extra projects will be the sole responsibility of the students and parents. The class sponsors will not be required to supervise or attend these events.

NOTE: Additional projects for the purpose of gaining spending or pocket money will not be approved. Public schools are tax-exempt institutions and by law are not allowed to raise money for personal expenditures. Any extra money over the cost of the trip may be given to the students after cost of trip is paid but there will not be any school projects approved to make spending money for students. This is the sole responsibility of the students and parents.

Students planning to go on the senior trip will be given a work schedule of class activities by the class officers and approved by the principal. Students who are unable to work their scheduled time must find a replacement or work additional projects. Students missing assigned work may make a monetary contribution in lieu of working extra projects/sales. Required work activities are fair floats, prom, and concessions stands.

Making projects in order to make up the point differential. They may also make monetary contributions in lieu of work stations.

Fund Raising

Any fund raising promotion by classes, organizations, or individuals must have prior approval from the administration.

Fund Raising Activities Calendar

Senior Magazine Sales.......................Sept. 12-Sept. 23

FCCLA Sales........................................Sept. 26-Oct. 7

FFA Sales............................................Oct. 17-Oct. 28

Band, Chorus & Flag Sales....................Oct. 31-Nov. 11

Junior Class Sales...............................Nov. 14-Nov. 25

Senior Class Sales.................................Dec. 5-Dec. 16

FBLA Sales............................................Jan. 3-Jan. 13

Junior High Sales..................................Jan. 16-Jan. 27

Sophomore Sales..................................Jan. 30-Feb. 10

Senior Class Sales................................Feb. 13-Feb. 24

FTA Sales............................................Feb. 28-Mar. 11

Athletic Sales.......................................Mar. 12-Mar. 23

Junior Class Sales...................................Mar. 26-Apr. 6

Freshman Class Sales…............................Apr. 9-Apr. 20

Open Date............................................Apr. 23-May 11

All selling projects must be approved in advance by the class sponsors and the high school principal. Additional projects for the purpose of gaining spending money will not be approved.

Announcements

Announcements will be made at V.H.S. on the public address system. Organizations wishing to make announcements should make the request in writing to the office as soon as possible. *Announcements are to be made at the beginning or the end of a class period. Classes should not be interrupted randomly or during the middle of a class period.*

A copy of the announcements will be posted every Monday morning on the student's bulletin boards located in the Junior High and High School upper hall. All announcements should be turned in to the office by 8:30 am.

Reports to Parents

Occasionally it is necessary for teachers to send special reports concerning a student to parents/guardians, generally the fifth week of the quarter. Often such reports indicate that there is a need for improvement and/or a conference with the parent/guardian. Reports of this nature are usually sent through the mail.

Withdrawal from School

Students withdrawing or transferring must pick up a transfer slip in the office. This slip must be signed by all teachers, librarian, lunchroom supervisor, counselor and principal. All books and materials must be returned and all fees paid before the slip is signed by the teacher.

Bus Transportation

NOTE: The R-1 District is not obligated to transport students to and from school, it is a privilege.

1. Observe classroom conduct. School rules are in force.

2. Be courteous, use no profane language.

3. Do not eat or drink on the bus.

4. Keep the bus clean.

5. Cooperate with the bus driver.

6. Do not smoke.

7. Do not damage bus or equipment.

8. Stay in your seat.

9. Do not fight, push, or shove.

10. Do not tamper with bus equipment.

11. Keep hands, feet and head inside bus.

12. Do not bring flammable material on bus.

13. Do not bring pets on the bus.

14. The bus driver is authorized to assign seats.

15. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in loss of bus privileges. Students are still required to attend school in these instances as per state law.

Lost and Found

A lost and found department is maintained through the principal's office. Students who either lose or find items should report them to the office. Loss of property may be minimized by placing the owner's name on every article and by not leaving personal items unattended. Students are personally responsible for their own property. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Students should keep valuable items locked up or given to their teacher (e.g. Physical Education teacher) or left at home. We will not search for stolen or lost nuisance items such as cell phones and IPODs as they are not to be used. Cell phone use is banned during school hours (8:00-3:30).

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited in the Maries R-l School District. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Students who witness or are the victims of sexual harassment shall immediately notify their teacher or principal who is not the subject of the complaint, as may be appropriate under the circumstances. The teacher or administrator receiving such a complaint shall immediately notify the superintendent and transmit a full written report to the superintendent as soon as possible. The principal shall provide for an investigation of the incident and shall take disciplinary action where appropriate in order to ensure that further sexual harassment does not occur. No person who is the subject of a complaint shall participate in such an investigation. Students who believe that their complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved may appeal to the superintendent.

Boy-Girl Relationships

Students who resort to exhibiting their affection in public are considered very immature. Public displays of affection are never in good taste. Students are to refrain from anything more intimate than holding hands. If students persist after given a warning, they will be disciplined accordingly and parents will be notified. There is to be no student contact beyond hand holding.

Telephone Usage

Students who need to make telephone calls during the day must have approval before making the call. The office telephone is for school business only and is to be used by students only in emergencies, and then only with permission of the office personnel. Those who use the telephone before asking for permission will be given an unexcused tardy to class. Students will not be called from class to accept a phone call unless it is an emergency. Only messages from parents/guardians will be transmitted to the student.

Student Safety

Several students are needlessly hurt during the school year. In most instances, injury could be avoided if students would be more cautious and simply think before acting. To minimize the possibility of injury, students are expected to obey the following rules:

1. Report accidents promptly and accurately to the principal.

2. Inform someone in authority of unsafe practices in the building, on school grounds and on the street.

3. Help keep the school building clean and free from fire and other hazards.

4. Remain calm and follow the directions of the principal and school personnel during safety drills and other emergencies.

5. Students participating in agriculture and lab classes are required to wear safety glasses or goggles and must follow the safety rules set for each class.

Emergency Disaster Plan-Civil Disturbance

In the event of a civil disturbance, plans have been made to cooperate with local authorities and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. If a civil disturbance should develop during a school activity, it would be the building principal's responsibility to notify the sheriff's office. The telephone number for the sheriff's office is to be posted near the phone in each building.

Safety Drill Instructions

The fire alarm signal can be identified by five (5) short bell rings. The all-clear notification will be a verbal OK. Students should become familiar with the fire drill instructions for each classroom they will be in during the day. These instructions are posted in every classroom.

The tornado alarm signal is one continuous ring of the bell. Students should move quickly and quietly to the designated safety area to await further instructions. Tornado safety instructions are posted in each classroom. Students should take the time to become familiar with these instructions.

The earthquake alarm will be announced over the intercom system. Students should be aware of what actions to take should such warning occur.

Food Services

We are on a computerized lunch program. Students will be issued an ID card and each time your child pays for their meal, their ID card account is charged. Students will receive their ID card free, however students who lose their cards will be charged $1.00 for a replacement. Depositing money in your child's account is easy. You may either send a check or if you wish to pay with cash it must be placed in an envelope with the student's name and amount of payment written on the envelope. This money should be given to the lunchroom supervisor before 8:30am. When your child has used all of the money in their account, they will be issued a reminder that more money is needed. We ask that you always have enough money in your child's account so that they will never have to be refused a meal.

Children may still pay cash for their lunch. Also, if a student forgets their card, they may charge, but the same rules apply.

Maries R-I has a closed lunch period, which simply means each student must go with his/her class to the lunchroom and return to class after being dismissed. No student is permitted to eat lunch anywhere other than the cafeteria.

People notice our manners and etiquette more at the school lunch line and in the lunchroom than anywhere else in the school building.

1. Get in line with your class.

2. Students with lunch cards eat first, without cards to end of line.

3. Do not push or shove.

4. Talk in a low-toned voice.

5. Do not leave food or other activities on the table.

6. Be sure to remove your tray and all discarded items to the clean up window.

Students must put trays and trash in the proper places before they are dismissed. No food or drinks of any kind may be taken from the cafeteria.

Homework Policy - Grades 7-12

1. All homework must be turned in on the date assigned by the teacher. Homework is not optional.

2. Any homework not turned in on the date due will result in the student assigned Lunch Bunch for that day. If the student completes the assignment and turns it in the next day all is well! The student will receive no more than 75% on that assignment. If the assignment is not completed the following day then they are assigned Lunch Bunch again. The student will then receive no more than 60% on the completed assignment.

3. Students who are in Lunch Bunch two times or more in one week will be assigned a Saturday School for that week. Attendance at Saturday School is not optional.

4. Students who chronically fail to complete assignments will be assigned home until all work is done.

5. Tutoring is provided after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for anyone needing/wanting extra help on assignments/subject matter.

Homework Policy -Teacher Responsibility

When a student does not complete an assignment:

1. Fill out the tutoring form and send one copy home.

2. Keep one copy to check for assignment completion the next day.

3. If assignment is completed the process is stopped.

4. If assignment is not completed, send the student to call to inform parents of after school detention.

5. If the parents are not reached, fill out a Discipline Referral form and give to the principal. Student needs to attend detention until the assignment is completed.

6. The detention teacher will write "NO SHOW" on the form if the student does not attend. Completed homework will be put in the teacher's mailbox with the tutoring form.

7. Classroom teachers-if you have forms in your mailbox with "NO SHOW" written on them, complete a Disciplinary Referral and return it to the principal's office.

8. Detentions may be reassigned only by the building principal and then only in unusual or unique circumstances.

9. Failure to attend assigned after school detentions will result in an additional detention being assigned plus the

ASD missed. Thus missing an ASD will result in two detentions instead of just one. Failure to serve these assigned detentions may result in suspension from school or a day of ALC (Alternate Learning Center) being added to the two detentions.

Home Study Habits

It is very important that senior high school students plan for a regular period of study at home. The type of courses carried by the student will determine the amount of time necessary to study after school hours as well as the nature of study. High school students should plan to spend one and one-half hours per day in study. The development of effective work and study habits is probably the most important achievement for any high school student. The following suggestions for improving study are of value regardless of the subject or problem to be solved:

1. 1. Develop a genuine desire to learn, as interest inspires effort and saves time.

2. Organize your study time and plan your study program. Allow a specific amount of time for each subject and work steadily.

3. 3. Know what exactly is to be done. Copy assignments given in class and analyze the problems to be solved.

4. 4. Work with the determination of succeeding. Be thorough and never stop before completing a task.

5. 5. Set up a pleasant place to study. Adequate lighting, comfortable temperature, and a room free from

distractions are of great importance.

6. Learn to concentrate. Do not allow outside distractions to interfere with your learning.

7. Gather the necessary materials. textbooks, and reference books before you begin. Be sure to select and use these effectively.

8. Test yourself by briefly summarizing what you studied.

9. Think and work independently under your own initiative and direction. Let excellence be your goal.

Conduct in Halls

The halls are very crowded between classes as well as before and after school. Therefore, it is necessary to observe certain rules so that disruptions, confusion or other problems are kept to a minimum. Students are to be courteous to others in the hall. Students are to avoid running, shouting, whistling, slamming lockers and other forms of unnecessary loudness at all times. Please make an effort to keep the halls clean by placing waste paper and other refuse in trash cans.

Hall Passes

Any student leaving the classroom for any reason during class time will have to have his/her student agenda signed by his/her teacher. This is imperative.

After School Activities

Students attending ball games or other activities are expected to remain at that activity. Students will not be allowed to leave and return. Students who cannot behave at school activities will not be allowed to attend those activities. Suspended students are not allowed on campus for any reason nor are they allowed to attend Vienna athletic activities at another school (by school law, athletic events are an extension of the school campus). Students who show up on campus or at any athletic event will be assigned an additional day of suspension. Parents should not assume that they can bring their suspended student to campus with them unless they have prior permission from the school principal.

Student Conduct

General misconduct and example tending to the decline of necessary school discipline and morals may result in suspension. Cursing will not be tolerated at school or school related functions and will result in disciplinary measures (including suspension). Vandalism, theft, or generally making a nuisance of oneself are considered behavior problems and will not be tolerated. Students making judgments concerning conduct should keep in mind the purpose for which school exists.

Selective Service Registration

All males are required, by law, to register with the Selective Service when they turn 18 years of age. This is required for students to be eligible for federal student loans, job training benefits and federal employment. Registration can be done at the local post office or the school counselor’s office.

Stolen Items

Students must report all stolen items as soon as possible to the principal's office. Students are requested not to bring large sums of money or valuables to school. Each student must exercise good judgment in safe-guarding his/her valuables. Again, DO NOT leave valuable items in your school locker or PE locker. Students can give money and/or valuable items to the PE teacher for safe keeping during PE class.

Vocational-Technical School

The vocational school bus will leave Maries R-I School grounds at 8:15 am sharp. It is the responsibility of the vocational student who drives to school to make necessary arrangements and/or precautions to be on the vocational bus and ready to go by 8:15 am. If in either of these situations the student misses the vocational bus, the student is to report immediately to the office and the absence from the vocational school will be unexcused. Attendance and grade requirements – maintain a C- or better. Students/parents are required to sign a contract before attending RTI/C.

A vocational-technical student is never to drive or ride to the tech school without prior written approval of the tech school, parents, and the high school principal. There can be no exceptions to this procedure.

1. Any student driving or riding to the vocational school without the proper permit and permission from school authorities will be disciplined by the home school. First offense will be one day ISS.

2. Any student who repeats this offense may be recommended for removal from the program.

Inappropriate Behavior on Vocational Bus:

1st Offense Warning notice describing incident to parent

(if action is severe though, student may be suspended from RTI).

2nd Offense Written notice describing incident to parent, and student will sit in an assigned seat. One to three days of after school detention.

3rd Offense Suspension from RTI.

Care of School Property

It is the responsibility of each student to see that school property is kept in good condition. Vandalism of any sort will not be tolerated. Students will be held responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, apparatus, and furniture furnished by the Board of Education. Students who deface or mar school property will be required to pay all damages and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Physical Education Class

Students enrolled in physical education class are required to provide their own clothing. The clothing shall be of a type which is necessary for safety, health, or protection of people or property. A student who has an illness or disability which necessitates a limited physical education program or one who should be excused entirely from physical education must have on file with the principal a doctor's statement to that effect. The statement should include the student's name, statement of the problem and dates during which the student will be unable to participate. Students are required to dress for physical education class.

Lockers

Locker assignments are made at the beginning of the school. Students are to contact the office before trading or changing of lockers. Locks are available for lockers. Lockers will work correctly if treated in a proper fashion. Problems that occur should be reported as soon as discovered. Students who misuse lockers may lose the privilege of having a locker to utilize. Students are encouraged to keep locker neat in appearance and to keep the doors closed when not in use. Students are reminded that lockers are property of the school and are subject to inspection. Students should not leave valuable personal belongings in lockers.

Searches by School Personnel/Canine

School lockers and desks are the property of the Board of Education and are provided for the convenience of students and as such are subject to periodic inspection without notice. The lockers and desks may be searched by school administration that have a reasonable suspicion that the lockers or desks contain drugs, alcohol, material of a disruptive nature, stolen properties, weapons, or other items posing a danger to the health or safety of students and school employees. For the safety of students and staff, random drug searches will occur throughout the school year using specially trained sniffing dogs. These animals will be used to conduct periodic random searches of student lockers and campus vehicle parking areas. Student property, including vehicles may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of district rules, police or state law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information provided or reasonable inference drawn from such facts of information. Personal searches and searches of student property shall be limited in scope based on the original justification of the search. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected. Searches shall be carried out in the presence of adult witnesses and never in front of other students. Students shall not be required to undress, although they may be asked to empty pockets or remove jackets, coats, shoes and other articles of exterior clothing for examination if reasonable under the circumstances.

Law enforcement officials shall be contacted if the administration reasonably suspects that a student is concealing controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, weapons, stolen goods or evidence of a crime beneath his outer clothing and the student refuses to surrender such articles. Law enforcement officials may be contacted in any case involving a violation of law when a student refuses to allow a search or where the search cannot safely be conducted. Parents may also be contacted.

The school administration needs only “reasonable suspicion” to search and/or discipline.

Tardies

Tardiness to all classes will be handled initially by the teacher. One of the three key areas we stress in our school besides attendance and bringing materials to class is punctuality. Being on time for all appointments is a very important part of education. No matter what facet of life a person is involved in, he/she must learn to be on time if he/she wishes to succeed. Students are sole arbiters of whether a student is tardy.

The following policy is in effect:

A student is considered tardy if outside the classroom when the tardy bell rings without a written note from a teacher or administrator. A total of three tardies will constitute one absence and one after school detention. On the fourth tardy the student will serve two after school detentions. Each succeeding tardy will warrant one day in the alternative classroom each. The numbers of tardies applies only to the present semester.

THERE ARE NO EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED TARDIES A TARDY IS A TARDY!!!

Example A: A student is tardy for 1st hour, then is also tardy for 2nd and 5th hours. This is three tardies and the student will serve an after school detention. Failure to serve assigned detention will result in an additional detention being assigned. Failure to serve these two (2) suspensions may result in suspension from school.

Example B: A student is tardy on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for 5th hour. Student will be counted for having three tardies and serve an after school detention, this will also count as one absence for 5th hour.

Clubs and Organizations

The following clubs and organizations are available to students at Vienna High School:

Student Council A+ Program

National Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America

Future Farmers of America Science Olympiad

Theater/Speech Scholar Bowl

Spanish Club Math Club

Yearbook Students Against Destructive Decisions

Future Career/Community Leaders of America

Regulations for Clubs and Organizations

1. Every club and organization is to file a list of officers and members with the principal by the end of the first month of school.

2. No club or organization shall hold a meeting without the presence of the sponsor and the approval of the principal.

3. No student shall be the president of more than one club or organization. *NHS and Student Council are exempt from this.

4. No club or organization may use the building at night without prior permission from the principal or superintendent.

5. In order to avoid conflicts and confusion, all activities must be scheduled in advance with the principal.

6. Requests for school transportation should be made to the principal at least three weeks in advance.

7. Students riding the bus to events away from Maries R-I High School must return on the bus.

However, students may be permitted to ride home with parents if parents sign the check out sheet.

8. No meetings or practices are to be scheduled on Wednesday evenings.

*NHS and Student Council have their own set of by-laws.

Student Council

The student council is an organization of student representatives endeavoring to create a good school attitude and a better understanding between students and teachers. Thereby developing responsibility for higher standards of scholarship, leadership and character within each student for the betterment of self-government in school and in our democracy. The members of the student council shall be elected before the fourth week of school. Each class will elect, as their representatives, one boy and one girl. Students may be elected as many years as the student body desires. Any opinions, suggestions, or complaints should be directed to the council through the representatives of the individual class. The council shall have the power to recommend rules necessary for the betterment of the school, its life or interests, and to investigate, report, and make recommendations on matters referred to it by the faculty, administration, or the student body of the school.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Students are reminded that school rules and regulations are in effect at all school functions both here at Vienna and away from school. Students must be in good academic standing to participate in extra-curricular activities and Maries R-1 School abides by the MSHSAA rules.

Note: If a student is absent from school on the day of an activity, they are not to attend the activity, and failure to attend school the day after an extra-curricular activity or event may result in student’s ineligibility for next such event. *Students must inform and obtain permission from the administration in case of unusual circumstances.*

Interscholastic Athletics

Fun, fellowship, and respect for opponents are only a few of the advantages which athletic competition furnishes for those who participate. Athletics should stand for good sportsmanship and clean living. In addition, athletics are valuable when they contribute to recreation and physical growth. However, when they create ill will between players and schools, they become a detriment to us and our school. With this in mind, the student body should strive for a high standard of sportsmanship. The following sports are offered to high school students:

Baseball Basketball Cross Country

Track Softball Cheerleading

MSHSAA-Sanctioned Interscholastic Activities

In addition to athletics, Maries R-I School also participates in other activities recognized by MSHSAA. Students wishing to participate in MSHSAA sanctioned activities must meet the standards set by MSHSAA. Additional requirements are found in the Activity Handbook.

Eligibility for Extra-Curricular Activities

Eligibility for extra-curricular activities, other than those sanctioned by MSHSAA, will be established by the sponsor and disseminated to participating students. Failure to meet the criteria will result in the student's ineligibility. Students are also expected to abide by the following:

1. Students must display good citizenship.

2. Students are expected to be in regular attendance and must be in attendance the day of the activity unless prior arrangements have been made with the principal.

3. Meet the sponsor's standard of conduct and performance.

4. Maries R-1 adopts the MSHSAA rules for academic standing to participate in extra-curricular activities.

NOTE: Extra-curricular activities are not a “property right” and a student may be summarily removed or suspended from such activity at the coach or sponsor’s direction. MSHSAA standards have become increasingly strict in the past few years and student-athletes should be aware that they are responsible to follow school and state rules.

Sportsmanship & School Spirit

The first rule of good sportsmanship is courtesy to everyone around you: classmates, visitors, players, coaches, and officials. The person who, in sports, cheerfully abides by the rules and chances of the game is a good loser and a courteous winner.

Maries R-I School is committed to the belief that participation in athletics, whether as a player, spectator, or coach, supplements and enriches the student's educational experiences. Such participation however, is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the team, the school, the community, and the student himself. Whether participating as a player or a spectator, athletics should contribute to the student's knowledge skills, appreciation of fair play and ideals of sportsmanship thereby making each a better person and citizen. When and where athletics fails to provide these desirable values, they cease to serve their true purpose.

Any person - whether student, parent or spectator - who does not adhere to MSHSAA Standards of Good Sportsmanship will be removed. Any person - whether parent or spectator - will be barred from attending any school activity up to one calendar year.

Rules of Good Sportsmanship

1. No objects of any kind should be thrown onto the court or field. Besides possibly inflicting injury, this shows lack of respect for your school and opponents.

2. No vulgar language or suggestive gestures will be allowed.

3. Booing officials and opposing team members is prohibited. A mature person accepts the game officials' decisions and respects guests. (Sometimes you will be the guest).

4. All yelling, screaming, and cheering should be for your own team, not AGAINST the opposing team--appreciate a good play, no matter who makes it.

5. Quiet during free throws should be observed for both teams. Any comments, such as "air ball", "rebound", or counting dribbles are in poor taste.

6. Any signs or posters used should be of a positive nature encouraging your team.

7. Only authorized school personnel should be on the floor at any time. No one should block the view of other spectators.

8. Stay in seated area during the game. Go to the lobby, restroom, or get refreshments only at half time or between games.

9. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of others should not be an example for us. We should set the example of good sportsmanship.

10. No parent or fan is allowed to detain, abuse, or engage in argument with any coach, sponsor, teacher or administrator either before, during or after an athletic event or activity. Failure to comply may result in the offender being barred from attending future activities/events up to one calendar year. We cannot and will not tolerate inappropriate behavior from fans or parents if we are to conduct our activities in a safe manner. Therefore, we ask that patrons not bother coaches, sponsors and teachers when they are working.

Cell Phones/Inappropriate Items

Cell phones and their use are hereby banned at Vienna High School. Students are not allowed to have or use cell phones during school hours (8:00 AM – 3:10 PM). This has become a necessary measure due to several court cases (whereby students have been arrested for sexual harassment and child pornography) and classroom cheating. Students should leave their phones at home or in their car or turn them into a teacher or the office at the start of the day. This is not negotiable as it has become a national problem. Faculty and administration will not search for nor attempt to recover stolen cell phones.

Phones will be confiscated and disciplinary measures will be assigned as follows:

1^st offense – Phone confiscated for 48 hours (ex. Phone taken on Tuesday will not be returned until Thursday after school). Phones taken on Thursday or Friday will not be returned until Monday unless Parent picks phone up on Friday.

2^nd offense – Phone confiscated for one (1) week. ALC assigned.

3^rd offense – Phone confiscated for remainder of semester. Suspension from school. Parent may pick up phone – however, parents should understand that if they allow their student to bring the phone again at this point that their student will be subject to long term suspension (2-10 days) or the phone will be mailed C.O.D. to the parents address.

This is a serious problem in schools and will be dealt with severely.

Many items, such as squirt guns, some magazines, cell phones, electronic games, Ipods, etc. are inappropriate items for school. If one of these items is brought to school by accident, it should be turned in to the office as soon as possible, and it will be returned with no action taken. If not turned in, it will be confiscated and necessary action will be taken.

Removal of Students From School by Law

Enforcement Officials

An officer of the law may take a student from the school under direction of the school principal OR if the officer has ready for service a subpoena, a warrant for arrest, or an order for civil arrest. The school principal will attempt to notify the student’s parent/guardian that the student is being removed from school. Occasionally, a principal may find it necessary to call the law enforcement officials for assistance in handling a student, case responsible for a serious offense committed at school. In such a case the officials may not arrest the student unless a sworn complaint is filed. However, the circumstances may, from time to time, justify the removal of the student from school in the absence of a complaint or warrant. Students may also be removed by the principal or the School Resource Officer. R-1 School officials work closely with local law enforcement to insure the safety of our students.

Gasconade Valley Conference

Various activities are planned for students of member schools of the GVC. Athletics are just some of the areas included in League activities. Other activities include speech, scholar bowl, science olympiad, art, math, and any other GVC activity.

Assemblies

Assemblies are an important part of our school program. The faculty, administration, and student organizations will schedule a variety of programs. An attempt will be made to make the programs both enjoyable and educational. Admission may be charged for some assemblies and students will be notified in advance when this is to be the case.

One of the educational values of assemblies is training in good audience behavior. It is each student's responsibility to be respectful, courteous, and attentive at all times. Students removed from an assembly forfeit the privilege of attending future assemblies.

Part-time Attendance

Keeping in mind that the ultimate goal of a high school program is the attainment of a diploma, high school is organized to provide a full four-year educational program for all students and is structured to provide many and varied opportunities to meet the needs of individual students. Occasionally, however, circumstances dictate a need for part-time enrollment. Students wishing to attend part-time should take care to plan an individual program that will lead to the completion of courses required to earn a diploma. Requests for part-time attendance will be considered for the following reasons:

1. Students needing to work due to family finances.

2. Students wanting to attend a nearby college or university.

3. Students working with an employer for vocational skills, training, etc., as a part of a planned educational experience.

All requests for part-time attendance must be made one-quarter prior to the requested semester and only when the following has been completed:

1. A letter of application filed with the principal which is to include a statement of intent signed by the student and parent/guardian and a certificate of credits and requirements from the counselor and principal.

2. An application filed with the appropriate educational institution or business or employer providing on-the-job training.

3. Receipt of acceptance at the educational institution or written verification from the business or employer, including skills to be mastered, must be submitted to the principal.

4. At the end of the eighth semester, the student shall supply Maries R- I High School a record of courses taken or a list of skills mastered, if on an on-the-job training situation. This verification is to be supplied by the institution providing the training.

The following guidelines and regulations have been developed for part- time attendance:

1. Only those students between the ages of 16 and 20 will be considered.

2. Requests for less than a semester will not be considered.

3. Students on part-time attendance who attend less than five (5) periods per day for credit will not be eligible for extra-curricular activities.

4. Schedules cannot be broken up. For example, students may not attend first hour, leave second hour, and return for third hour. etc.

The Board of Education reserves the right to review, change, and/or modify this policy as deemed.

Attendance Policy

The Maries R-I Board of Education and staff believe that a system of rewards can possibly encourage and increase attendance in our school. A GOOD ATTENDANCE RECORD is often used as a measuring stick by future employers and colleges as to the student’s maturity and sense of responsibility. The rewards are as follows:

Final Exams must be taken by all students. However, if the student has perfect attendance and/or a 95% in the class, the final exam will not lower your grade. Example: If you have perfect attendance or a 95% in all classes but one (you might have missed 1st hour once or only have an 80% in math) your final exam grade will be averaged into your semester grade. The other six hours you would still have to take the finals but it can only be used to better your grade, not lower it.

Perfect Attendance is defined as 100% attendance for the school year. If a student has more than four (4) tardies in an hour in the year, they will be considered to have missed enough class time to be ineligible for perfect attendance status.

1. A student will be allowed a total of eight (8) absences per semester from a class period for emergency situations when necessary by the parent and/or guardian. The parent/guardian must notify the office by 10:00am on the day of the absence or student may be considered truant (truant is defined as “absent without parental knowledge”). There are no excused or unexcused absences. Do not bring in notes or excuses. Students and parents/guardians must assume the responsibility of keeping personal documentation if needed for review. Please make all appointments after school or when school is not in session when possible. Make up assignments will be at the discretion of the teacher.

Note: There are no “excused” absences. Students have eight (8) days they can miss and that is the maximum. Doctor’s notes are not excused absences. Students should not assume that they can use up absences and then look to be excused for subsequent absences. This is a board policy and the administration cannot depart from it.

2. No credit will be given in a class on the ninth (9) absence unless the prior absences are based on extenuating circumstances. The student may arrange to meet with the Attendance Review Committee. Verification of the extenuating circumstances must be brought to the meeting.

3. A student who misses ten (10) consecutive days of school without notification will be dropped from school.

4. Absences are documented by the hour missed.

Attendance Review Committee

A student and/or parent/guardian may appeal to the Attendance Review Committee (ARC) for extenuating circumstances after the student misses his/her eighth (8th) day. The ARC will consist of the principal, counselor, and designated teachers (with parent/guardian input). The ARC will only consider the following extenuating circumstances for exemption:

a. long-term illness (consecutive days of absenteeism verified by a physician) (could possibly qualify for homebound education)

b. hospitalization

c. death in the immediate family (parents/grandparents/siblings)

d. situations over which the student/parent/guardian has no control

e. ongoing rehabilitation of an injury, condition, or illness.

The appeal to the ARC must be made within ten (10) days following the eighth (8th) absence or before the semester ends where the absences took place. If an appeal process is chosen after the ARC meeting, the appeal must be directed to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education.

Skip Day

The absence of any student participating in skip day will be considered as truancy regardless of whether or not the parents are aware of the absence.

Automobile/Vehicle Misuse

Careless or unsafe driving on or around school property, unregistered parking, failure to move vehicle at the request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by school officials or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on school property may result in loss of parking privileges. Students parking cars in unauthorized locations may have their car towed at the owner’s expense.

Use of Vehicles

Students who drive must have an operator’s license from the State of Missouri. All students must register their vehicle in the principal’s office prior to the beginning of school or as soon as the student begins driving to school. Those who drive must observe the following regulations:

1. No student is allowed to sit in a vehicle at any time during the school day.

2. Upon arriving to school, the driver must park his/her vehicle in the designated numbered parking space. The vehicle should be locked and left alone until after school is dismissed or the student leaves for the day.

3. Careless and imprudent driving will not be tolerated. The police department will be notified if this rule is violated. This includes when school is not in session.

4. The school is in no way responsible for vandalism to students’ cars.

5. Speed limit is 5 mph on school ground.

6. All vehicles shall be properly parked. The vehicle shall be parked in such a manner as not to create a hazard in the clearly marked space.

7. Parking permits are required and must be displayed on the rear view mirror. Parking permits are available in the office. Vehicles not displaying permit will be towed at the owner’s expense.

8. Students are not to go to their cars or go to the parking lot without administrative approval. Driving on school grounds is a privilege and is directly under the authority of the administration.

Dress Code and Appearance

In determining acceptable dress and appearance, the following guide-lines are to be used:

1. Clothing worn is not to be suggestive or indecent. Clothing with any alcohol or tobacco product and co-ed naked shirts will not be tolerated.

2. Dress and appearance shall not, in any way, cause a distraction or interfere with the educational process.

3. Dress and appearance shall be in keeping with what is generally accepted by the community as being in good taste.

4. Dress and appearance shall not in any manner present a potential health or safety hazard.

5. Shorts are defined as a garment not shorter than mid-thigh. Shorts must be baggy enough to provide freedom of movement. In addition, clothing should be worn as designed.

· Footwear and undergarments are to be worn at all times.

· Spaghetti strap tops, tube tops, halters, half shirts and midriffs shirts are not acceptable. (This includes shirts that do not cover the stomach area)

· Shorts may be worn to school provided they are in good taste (mid-thigh).

· Hats, caps, headbands, and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building.

· Any article that advertises or promotes the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or is sexually suggestive shall not be permitted at school or at school sponsored functions.

A good rule-of-thumb is: Any clothing that is disruptive or considered indecent or physically suggestive by a faculty or staff member may be inappropriate.

Hair should be neatly groomed and styled in a generally acceptable manner. Teachers of courses in specific dress or appearance which must ensure students' safety may require students to dress accordingly. Students involved in co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities must follow the standards set by the sponsor of that activity.

Students violating the proper standards of dress and appearance may be subject to removal from the student body or school until the problem is taken care of. Teachers are expected to address this with the students and notify the office. First offenders will be warned and asked to change, cover or not wear the item again. Repeat offenders will be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including suspension depending upon the severity or the number of times the student has violated this regulation. (NOTE: The state of Missouri including the legislature is in favor of dress codes and student uniforms have demonstrated themselves to be effective in student performance. Therefore, it is incumbent upon students not to create a situation whereby a stricter dress code or a student uniform is enacted.)

Hats -Caps

Hats, caps, etc, should be removed by students when entering the building and placed in the student's locker until the bell rings to go home. The penalties for wearing the above items may result in confiscation and possible suspension if the student doesn't correct the situation.

Radio and Electronic Toys

Students are not allowed to have or use pagers, radios, Ipods, mp3 players, electronic toys, etc. during the school day. Such items in the possession of a student will be confiscated and turned in to the principal.

1^st offense - student may pick up item at end of day

2^nd offense - nuisance item may be kept until end of semester or parent has to pick up

Subsequent offenses may result in detentions or suspensions being assigned and the item confiscated until picked up by parent.

NOTE: If such items are brought on school property and stolen, the faculty and administration will not search for them.

Internet Use Rules

To gain access to the Internet through the district’s computer system, a student must sign and submit an Internet User Agreement form given to each student the first day of each school year or upon enrollment. All students under the age of 18 must also obtain the signature of a parent or legal guardian.

The District’s sole intent in providing access to the Internet is to further education goals and objectives. Students and parents are warned that users may, either intentionally or unintentionally, access textual, graphic and/or auditory information which is pornographic, sexually explicit, illegal, defamatory and otherwise offensive, which is strictly prohibited by this district. The district has taken action to prevent student and staff access to the above mentioned material, including the use of blocking software. Because of the changing nature of the information on the Internet, it is impossible for the district to completely prevent access to all such material. It is, therefore, the responsibility of students and parents to set appropriate standards concerning the access and use of material contained on the Internet

Access to the Internet through the district’s computer system is a privilege; accordingly, all users must comply with the following conditions and rules of use:

1. Users shall not access, view, transfer or store any material in any form which is pornographic, sexually explicit, illegal, defamatory, or potentially offensive or injurious to others;

2. Users who unintentionally access such materials shall immediately terminate such access;

3. Users shall not harass, insult, or attack others;

4. Users shall not damage computers, computer systems, networks or data;

5. Users shall not use another user’s password;

6. Users shall not trespass in the folders, work files or data of others;

7. Users shall not intentionally waste user time and resources;

8. Users shall not use Internet access for any commercial activity;

9. Users shall abide by all federal, state and local laws;

10. Users shall not use Internet access for non-academic activities when other users require the system for academic purposes.

Violation of any of the foregoing conditions and rules of use shall be grounds for immediate termination of Internet access privileges and may result in disciplinary action. The District reserves the right to review all data stored on the district’s computer system in order to enforce the above conditions and rules of use. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will be private or confidential.

After School Detention

After school detention may be used as a form of discipline for violation of school policy. After school detention will be held every evening from 3:15-4:15. This session will be held in the room assigned, and will be under the supervision and instruction of a certified teacher. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.

The following rules will be observed:

1. Students must be seated by 3:15pm and have materials to study.

2. NO TALKING. You are to be studying at all times.

3. You are not to be out of your chair except with special permission from the supervisor.

4. No magazines, newspapers, radios, food or drink allowed in the area.

5. Failure to serve assigned detention will result in an additional detention being assigned. Further failure to serve these detentions may result in suspension, ALC or Saturday Detention being added to the two detentions.

6. If a student cannot serve the assigned detention he/she must advise the high school office before detention was to be served so that a make-up day can be assigned. Failure to notify office will result in an in-school suspension the following day or Saturday Detention. The school will decide whether the make-up is necessary, not the student.

7. The school will not be responsible for supervision of any student serving detention after 4:15 pm.

Leaving School Grounds

A student must never leave school grounds once a student is on school grounds before his/her regular dismissal time without first obtaining permission from the principal or superintendent. When a student needs to leave school early, he/she must have parental permission, either by note or phone call, and is to sign out in the office on the sheet provided by the personnel of the said office for this purpose. Students leaving without permission will be considered truant and the absence will be treated as such. Maries R-I has a closed campus and violation of this policy will result in disciplinary actions in accordance with student handbook. This is a safety consideration.

Saturday School

Saturday School is an alternative disciplinary measure assigned by the principal or superintendent. It may also, upon administrative approval, be utilized by the student to make up absences and lost credit. Saturday School meets from 8:00am-noon on the Saturday assigned. Failure to attend Saturday School may result in suspension (1-3) days with the possibility of having to attend additional Saturday Schools to make up for the Saturday School missed.

Verbal Abuse

Inappropriate student responses to faculty and staff will not be tolerated. Students must learn to respect people in authority over them if they are to succeed later in life.

If profanity or threatening language is used by the student the student will be subject to suspension up to and including one full semester.

Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying is a serious offense and will be dealt with in the same manner as physical bullying and could result in long-term suspension or recommendation for expulsion. Cyber bullying is any phone texting, e-mailing, or other form of electronic communication which makes the victim feel threatened. Cyber bullying may also result in law enforcement officials being notified and charges filed.

Fighting

Physical violence will not be tolerated. Students guilty of fighting at school will be suspended. Fighting is defined as mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict VERBALLY or by PHYSICAL action. Suspension will be:

First occurrence - 3 days OSS (out of school suspension)

Second occurrence - 3-10 days OSS

Third occurrence - 3-10 days OSS or possible semester suspension.*

Bullying (intimidation/harassment)

State Emphasis: The State of Missouri has taken a tough stance on bullying. Students are not allowed to threaten, bully, harass, or intimidate other students.

This is a serious offense and new laws are in place. Do not threaten, bully, harass or otherwise intimidate your classmates!! The consequences are extreme as per new state guidelines.

State recommended guidelines:

First offense - 30 days OSS

Second offense - Semester Suspension or recommended for expulsion.

Foul Language, Profanity and Verbal Abuse

Profanity will not be tolerated at any level. Profanity used in response to the classroom teacher will result in suspension.

Firearms and Weapons in School

(Missouri Safe Schools Act)

The term firearm includes, but is not limited to, such items as:

Any item which is a loaded or unloaded weapon, weapon frame, or weapon barrel, and which is designated to, and may be readily converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive or other propellant. Any item which has a barrel with a bore of at least one-half inch in diameter. Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (such as bombs, grenades, rockets with a propellant charge of greater than four ounces) and other similar devices recognized under federal law. Any combination of parts either designed to, or intended for, use in converting any device into a device described in the paragraph above or the definitions section of this regulation.

Items defined as weapons under MO Rev. Stat. 571.010

Blackjack Machine Gun Other:

Concealable firearm Projectile weapon Mace Spray

Explosive weapon Rifle All Knives

Firearm Shotgun Items which can

Firearm silencer Spring gun be used to inflict

Gas gun Switchblade injury

Knives

The district will take the following actions upon determining that a student has brought a firearm to school or on school property:

1. The District will refer the student to the appropriate criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system.

2. The District will suspend the student from school for a period of no less than one year (365 days) from the date of the infraction, and may, at its discretion, expel the student from school permanently. This suspension provision may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation of the District Superintendent if the superintendent determines that the circum-stances justify such modifications.

3. The District may, at its discretion, provide a student suspended under this regulation with educational services in an alternative setting.

Tobacco

The board of education policy for Maries R- I School forbids the use of tobacco on school grounds and in school buildings, thus making our school tobacco free. This is interpreted to include the smoking of cigarettes, the chewing of tobacco, the use of snuff, etc. Tobacco of any type is not to be used during or between classes during the school day.

Students found smoking or using tobacco in any form while classes are in session, between periods, or at any time they are on school premises (including all after school activities) are subject to a possible 3-5 day suspension.

Possession or Use of Drugs or Alcohol

Students who come to school or a school function in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be subject to a five/ten-day suspension from school. Possession of drugs will be reported to law enforcement authorities. The student's parents will be notified by the principal's office of such violation. Possible semester suspension. Any student under the influence may be prohibited from attending activities.

Opposition to School Authority

A student may be suspended from school due to persistent opposition to school authority. A student who is insubordinate or disrespectful to any staff member will be sent home for the remainder of that day or longer if the situation warrants it. A student who strikes a teacher will automatically be suspended with a recommendation for expulsion. The building principal may depart from the handbook if it is determined that circumstances warrant departure. The handbook is a guide for students; however, school officials are not constrained by the handbook. School officials (teachers, administrators) reserve the right to respond in a manner which best serves a safe, effective learning environment.

Probationary Students: Students who persist in breaking the rules and disrupting school will be placed on “probationary status” whereby each successive offense may result in suspension from school.

Drug-Free