Student Handbook
Note: A link to the PDF version of this document is available at the end of this handbook.
WELCOME TO ALEXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Board of Education of the Alexander Local School District has adopted numerous policies governing the operation of its schools and the conduct of its students. While this Handbook provides information about some of these policies, students and parents are subject to all policies of the Board of Education, as they now exist or as they are hereinafter adopted or amended, whether or not these policies are referenced in this Handbook.
It is the policy of the Alexander Local School District that students and parents be given a copy of this handbook, which includes mandatory student standards of conduct and disciplinary sanctions for violation of such standards. At the beginning of each school year, student standards of conduct shall be reviewed with every student.
It is the policy of Alexander Local School District to offer educational programs, services, activities and employment practices without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex , handicap or age.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome! Whether you are a newcomer or an "old timer", we hope you will find this school year to be a memorable and exciting one. Cooperation is, of course, the key, and toward that end we suggest that you read this handbook thoroughly. The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are the results of a concerted effort on the part of the faculty and the administration. This information has been carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in helping you adjust and to become an active important part of it.
May this school year be one of the most rewarding in your school career.
Sincerely,
Kara Wingett
Principal
MISSION STATEMENT
Alexander Local School District embraces quality education as its highest priority and seeks to provide students with experiences that promote respect, responsibility and the necessary skills to become productive citizens who engage in life-long learning.
Alexander Middle School promotes academic achievement and social growth in a positive learning environment that focuses on standards, collaboration and effective practices.
ALEXANDER LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2007-2008
School Calendar
Aug 20 Teacher Work Day
Aug 21 Teacher In-service Day
Aug 22 Waiver Day (No Students)
Aug 23 First Day for Students
Sept 3 No Classes – Labor Day
Oct 19 End of 1st Quarter (42)
Nov 2 Waiver Day (No Students)
Nov 9 No Classes – P/T Conferences
Nov 22 No Classes – Thanksgiving Day
Nov 23 No Classes – Vacation Day
Nov 26 No Classes – Vacation Day
Dec 20 Waiver Day (No Students)
Dec 20 End of 2nd Quarter (40)
Dec 21 No Classes – Winter Break begins
Jan 2 Classes Resume
Jan 18 Waiver Day (No Students)
Jan 21 No Classes – M.L. King Day
Feb 15 No Classes – P/T Conferences
Feb 18 No Classes – President’s Day
Mar 20 End of 3rd Quarter (54)
Mar 21 No Classes – Vacation Day
Mar 24 No Classes – Spring Break begins
Mar 31 Classes Resume
May 26 No Classes – Memorial Day
May 28 Last Day for Students
May 28 End of 4th Quarter (42)
May 29 Teacher Work Day
Instructional Days with Students 178
Parent/Teacher Conference Days 2
Teacher Work/Inservice Days 3
If the number of calamity days to be made up exceeds 10, set vacation time may be used.
The Board of Education meets the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. at the Alexander Library.
ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
All serious accidents and illnesses at school must be reported to the teacher in charge and then to the clinic. The nurse on duty will use professional judgment as to the seriousness of each injury, and every effort will be made to contact parents. Students are not to leave the school grounds and not be taken home unless authorized by parents.
INFORM THE OFFICE IF YOU CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER. IT COULD BE VERY IMPORTANT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. By law emergency medical forms, which are requested at the start of each school year, are kept on file in the office.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Students who walk to school are not to enter the building before 7:30 am. Students arriving between 7:30 a.m and 7:45 a.m. must report to the cafeteria. No student may go to classrooms before 7:45 a.m. Students are expected to leave the building immediately upon being dismissed at 2:45 pm. unless permission is obtained from the office or unless you are taking part in a school function. No student may remain after school or ride a different bus without a note from his/her parent and signed by the office.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
For the purpose of the Alexander Middle School, absences shall be classified as follows:
1. The Alexander Middle School schedule is divided into periods plus homeroom. Absences will be counted accordingly.
2. Students are expected to be present and punctual for all classes throughout the year. Only the following are valid reasons for absence.
A. Illness.
B. Serious illness or death in the immediate family.
C. Medical or dental attention.
D. Authorized religious holidays.
E Absences approved in advance by the principal.
Students are permitted eight (8) absences per period per school year with a parent note. Thereafter, all absences other than medical or otherwise authorized by the principal will be deemed unexcused absences.
The Missing Person Law now in effect in Ohio requires that schools notify parents when their child is absent. Parents must call the school if their child is going to be absent on any given day. Office hours are 7:15-3:45.
1. In addition to calling the school office, parent or guardian must write a signed excuse giving student's name, date, days of absence and reason for absence, upon the students return.
2. Student must present excuse to the office.
3. Credit will not be given for work missed during an unexcused absence.
4. Students must be in attendance on the day of an activity before attending or participating.
5. Unexcused absence is defined as any absence not recognized in statute but requested by the parents. Unexcused absences may include, but are not limited to shopping, getting a haircut, missing the bus and leaving school grounds for lunch.
6 .Five unexcused absences will be reported to the attendance officer.
The Alexander Local Board of Education has adopted the Athens County School Attendance Program as developed by the Juvenile Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County. The program states in relevant part: The main purpose of this program is to establish the mechanics of procedures to be followed in school attendance and to adopt a uniform attendance program for all school children of Athens County.
The mechanics begin with a first notice being sent by the school principal to the appropriate attendance officer when a child accumulates five (5) days of unexcused absences. Upon receipt of this first notice, the attendance officer, as compelled by law, Section 3321.19 Ohio Revised Code, notifies the child and the child's parents of the compulsory attendance laws and warns that if an additional five (5) unexcused absences are accumulated that further action will be taken. If the child accumulates an additional five (5) days, a second notice is mailed to the attendance officer by the school principal. The attendance officer then may either file an unruly child complaint in the Juvenile Court or request the Juvenile Court to notify the child and the child's parents to be present at an administrative hearing at a place and before a hearing officer to be designated by the school.
At the administrative hearing, which is held at the child's home school, the hearing officer advises the child of the legal definition of an unruly child, the possible legal consequence of being found to be unruly and advisement of the child's constitutional rights. The hearing officer, also, advises the parent that "failure to send a child to school is a crime for which the parent can be required to post a bond. Additional violations could result in the parent being sentenced to up to 10 days in the Athens County Jail." If the matter is disposed of at the conference level, then the child does not have to appear in Court.
In addition to the above attendance procedures the Alexander Local School district must report to Athens County Juvenile Court students that are absent under the following guidelines.
Habitual Truant: any child who is absent without “legitimate excuse for absence from the public school the child is supposed to attend” for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more school days in one school month, or 12 or more school days in a school year.
Chronic Truant: any child of age who is absent without legitimate excuse for absence from the public school the child is supposed to attend for seven or more consecutive school days, ten or more school days in one school month, or 15 or more school days in a school year.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY - LOSS OF GRADES FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCE
Alexander School District has a commitment to providing a quality education to its students. To achieve this goal, students must consistently be in attendance at school. Excessive absences, even if the absences are excused, cannot be tolerated.
Continuity in the learning process is seriously disrupted by a student's excessive absences. Make-up work cannot be adequately substituted for classroom work. Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more, and are more employable after leaving high school. The lack of good attendance causes students to achieve at a level below their potential, and these students frequently experience difficulty in school.
Therefore, to ensure the highest level of student success, Alexander Local School District has instituted the following policy with respect to excessive student absence. The consequences contained in this policy are in addition to any other consequences in Board policy for violation of attendance rules.
NO CREDIT POLICY
1. A middle school student who is absent for thirteen or more days of unauthorized absences during a school year may receive no passing grades for those courses taken during that school year.
2. A medically excused absence is defined as an absence documented by a medical professional. A note from a parent, or from any other non-medical professional, does not constitute a medically excused absence.
3. For purposes of this policy, the following will not be considered as absences: school field trips, college visits, participation in school athletic contests, assemblies, school-sponsored extracurricular activities, and educational options.
4. A warning letter will be sent to a student's home after five days of unauthorized absences in school year. After thirteen days or more of non-medically excused absences during a school year, a letter will be sent home stating that the student may not be receiving passing grades for any courses for that school year.
Right of appeal
1. A student who receives no passing grades for courses under this policy may appeal to the Principal if the absences were the result of unusual or extenuating circumstances. Circumstances which may be considered in any appeal include:
a. Unusual family emergency or circumstances
b. Actual grades earned in courses
c. Nature and number of absences
d. Previous attendance history
2. In order to appeal a no-passing grades determination, the student or student's parent or guardian must file a written appeal with the Principal within ten days of the date the letter was sent to the student's home indicating that the student had accumulated fourteen or more days of unauthorized absences. The appeal must state the reason why the student's absences warrant special consideration.
3. The appeal will be considered by the Principal who may uphold the no-passing determination, reverse the no-passing determination, or extend the number of allowable absences. The decision of the Principal is final.
4. Students are responsible for coming to class during an appeal, and also after losing passing grades for the school year. Loss of passing grade does not relieve a student from the responsibility to attend school, and will have no effect on any other penalties established for truancy by law or by Board policy.
TARDINESS
Students arriving after 8:05 a.m. are considered tardy and must report to the office with a note from a parent/guardian or doctor explaining the reason for tardiness. Tardiness will be classified as follows:
a). Students checking in after 8:05 a.m. will be given an a.m. tardy.
b). Students checking out between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. will be given a p.m. tardy.
c). Missing more than 15 minutes of a class period will result in the student being marked absent for that class period.
Accumulation of four non-medical tardies in any one grading period may result in a detention. Accumulation of additional tardies will result in more serious consequences, including referral to Athens County Juvenile Court.
BUS POLICY
Bus transportation is provided as an assistance to and a privilege for our students. For safety's sake, students who travel by bus are expected to observe the following guidelines on the way to and from school:
Bus Rules
All students should know their bus number, arrival, and departure times.
1. Pupils shall arrive at the bus stop before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
2. Pupils must wait in a location clear of traffic and away from the bus stops.
3. Behavior at the school bus stop must not endanger any person or any property.
4. Pupils must go directly to their assigned seats, or to any available seat if no seat has been assigned.
5. Pupils must remain seated, keeping aisles and exits clear.
6. Pupils must observe classroom conduct and obey the driver promptly and respectfully; pupils must not distract the driver through misbehavior.
7. Pupils must not use profane language.
8. Pupils must not eat or drink on the bus except as required for medical reasons.
9. Pupils must not use tobacco on the bus.
10. Pupils must not have alcohol or drugs in their possession on the bus except for prescription medication required for a student.
11. Pupils must not throw or pass objects on, from or into the bus.
12. Pupils may keep with them at their seats those objects that can be held in their laps. Larger items may be stored, so long as a clear aisle to the exit door is maintained at all times and so long as each student can remain seated (no standees).
13. Pupils must leave or board the bus at locations to which they have been assigned unless they have a note to do otherwise signed by a parent or guardian and authorized by the school administration.
14. Pupils must not extend any part of their bodies out of the bus windows.
15. While waiting for the bus and while on the bus, pupils must conform their behavior to all of the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct.
16. Pupils must not engage in any behavior which interferes with the safe, orderly and efficient operation of the bus.
17. Students are not allowed to bring animals, balloons, or glass containers on the bus. All balls must be in book bags.
BUS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Minor Offense; Behavior within a driver’s control
- Verbal warning
- Reassign bus seats as needed.
- Private conference with student.
- Parent/Guardian courtesy letter.
Bus Safety Intervention:
1. Parent/Guardian courtesy letter sent home after 3 offenses recorded by bus driver.
2. First referral to the office: The student will receive one day bus suspension.
3. Second referral to the office: The student will be suspended from the bus for 3 days.
4. Third referral to the office: The student will be suspended from the bus for 5 days.
5. Fourth referral to the office: The student will be suspended from the bus for 10 days.
6. Fifth referral to the office: Removal from the bus for the remainder of the year.
“If severity dictates, any of the progressive steps may be bypassed.”
CLOSED CAMPUS
We have a closed campus policy. Students must stay on the school grounds from the time they arrive until dismissal.
Students must bring a written parental request to the office in order to leave the grounds for any reason. All students leaving school are to be signed out by their parent or guardian in the office.
DELAYING OR CLOSING SCHOOL
The following procedures will be used when making a decision to delay or cancel school because of adverse weather conditions:
1. The superintendent will announce as early as possible to local radio when school will be delayed or closed due to inclement weather.
2. When it is questionable whether school should be canceled, the superintendent will delay the start of school. Delays maybe in increments of 1 or 2 hours, or may result in cancellation.
3. If school has already begun and weather conditions change drastically and it appears best to dismiss school early, the radio stations will be notified, bus drivers called, and students will be taken home as soon as possible.
4. It shall be the bus drivers' decision whether to use the short route schedules. Their decisions will be based on the road conditions of their particular routes.
Please make preparations with your children regarding what to do or where to go in the event that school is dismissed early.
Because of limited phone lines, parents and employees are asked to listen to the radio stations or check the school website(alexanderschools.org), or the school information line for delays, closings or early dismissals rather than to call the school, principal or superintendent.
DISASTER ALERTS AND PLANS
In case of a fire or other emergency, the signal to evacuate the building will be a continuous sounding of the fire bell. Tornado alerts are indicated by a sharp blast from a horn.
There is an evacuation plan posted in each room which indicates procedures for evacuating the room. In case of an alarm, walk to the exit area designated for your room.
Silence must be maintained throughout the drill so that any verbal directions may be heard.
Alexander Middle School has a disaster plan in place in the event an emergency should occur. In order to report a threat or potential danger to anyone at the middle school, a 24-hour Hotline is maintained at 877-655-7804.
In the event that an evacuation from the campus, parents should pick up their children at the Christ Community Wesleyan Church or Meadowbrook Road little league fields.
DRESS CODE
See U Inappropriate Dress, page 12.
FEES AND FINES
The Board of Education may enforce the payment of fees and charges imposed upon pupils for the loss, damage, or destruction of school apparatus, equipment, musical instruments, library materials, textbooks furnished without charges, and for damage to school buildings and property, including graffiti. These fees and fines may be enforced by withholding grades and credits of the pupils concerned until restitution is completed by the student.
GRADING POLICY
The grading scale established by Alexander Local School District is as follows:
93 - 100% = A 73 - 76% = C
90 - 92%= A- 70 – 72% = C-
87 - 89% = B+ 67 – 69% = D+
83 - 86% = B 60 – 66% = D
80 - 82% = B- 0 – 59% = F
77 - 79% = C+
HEAD LICE – NIT FREE POLICY
Alexander Middle School has a nit free policy regarding head lice. Should a student have head lice, they may not return to school until they have been checked by the office and found to have no nits (eggs). Students need to be brought into the health aide station at 7:45 to have their heads checked before returning to school. Students may not ride the buses until cleared by the office. This is an effort to prevent the spread of head lice.
When a student is found through routine checks to have head lice parents will be notified and the student will be sent home with information on how to remedy the problem. Unfortunately, head lice are a common problem in middle schools much like a cold or the flu. Every effort is given in the prevention of the spread of head lice. Students are expected to be back into school within two days.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Acceptable medical records certifying that the pupil has had at least four doses of DPT vaccine (if all 4 doses were received before age 4 a fifth dose is required), three doses of Polio vaccine(if all 3 doses were received before age 4 a fourth dose is required), two immunizations against measles, rubella, and mumps(after 1st birthday and at least 1 month later or certification from a doctor stating the child has had the disease),three Hepatitis B shots, and a Tine test must be on file in the school office. School officials are empowered to exclude children from school who do not meet these requirements.
On August 1, 1992, an updated Immunization Law went into effect. The new law requires that prior to entering the 7th grade, students must have documentation of two doses of live measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. The second dose at least 30 days after the first dose. This law will substantially reduce the pool of susceptible and therefore eliminate or limit outbreaks of these diseases in Ohio.
INTERNET POLICY
Students and parents are required to sign an Internet Policy before being permitted to access the Internet. The policy will require students never to give out the following information: home address, phone number, the name and location of the school, or a personal picture. Students will notify the teacher immediately if they come across any information that makes them feel uncomfortable. They will always treat people online with respect and will not reply to any messages that make them feel uncomfortable.
LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES
In the event that a lockdown becomes necessary, the principal or designee will announce that the school is in a lockdown. All classroom doors are to be locked and students must remain in their classrooms until a further announcement by the principal or designee is made.
LOCKER SEARCHES
Student lockers are the property of the Board of Education. The Board of Education authorizes each principal or principal's designee to randomly search any pupil's locker and its contents at any time. Random searches may be conducted without regard to whether there is reasonable suspicion that any locker or its contents contain evidence of violation of a criminal statute or school rule.
LOST AND FOUND
All textbooks, articles, etc., found in the building, on the school bus or grounds should be taken to the office promptly. It is recommended that names be placed on as many articles as possible to help in restoring them to their owners. Items will be kept only 30 days before disposal.
Each student is responsible for his/her personal property.
Articles not claimed will be given to needy organizations.
MAKE-UP WORK
Students who are absent for any excused reason will be required to make up work missed in each class. This work should take approximately the same time missed from class. One day will be allowed for make-up work for each day missed. Make-up work not turned in on time will not receive credit. Due to the structure of the school day, it is virtually impossible to provide assignments for ill children the day they are absent. Assignment requests received before noon will be sent home the following day at the end of school. During short-term absences of one or two days, it is usually better for the child to get their make-up assignments when they return to school.
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain from his/her teachers all make-up assignments upon his/her return to school from an absence.
MARITAL/PARENTAL POLICY
Pregnant Students
Educational opportunities are part of the value system of a free society. In our increasing complex and technological society education is a prerequisite for the opportunity to lead a full and productive life. Therefore, the Board affirms the right of a pregnant student and the father (if a student) to continue her/his participation in the public school program.
As soon as the pregnancy is medically confirmed, the Board recommends that the student consult with a member of the pupil personnel, counselors, or principal to plan her educational program.
With a staff member involved, the student may elect any of the following education plans or suggest alternatives:
1. She may remain in her present school program, with modifications as necessary, until the birth of her baby is imminent or until her physician states that continued participation would be detrimental to her health.
2. She may receive homebound instruction from the date of her pregnancy leave until her physician states that she is physically able to return to school.
3. She may enroll in an approved education program.
Every effort will be made to see that the education program of all students (both male and female) is disrupted as little as possible; that all students receive health and counseling services, as well as instruction; that they be encouraged to return to school after delivery; and that each student is given every opportunity to complete high school.
MEDICATION
1. If at all possible, parents should arrange with their physician to have medication administration scheduled before and/or after school so that school district personnel are not required to administer said medication.
2. When medication must be administered at school, parents should, if possible, make arrangements to visit the school to administer the medication to their children.
3. In the event paragraphs (1) and (2) of this policy cannot be followed, the Board of Education authorizes the health aide to assist in dispensing medication during the regular school day (including over-the-counter medication which has been prescribed by a physician.) The Health Aide handles the storing and dispensing of medication.
4. Assistance in dispensing medication must be requested by a parent/guardian and physician. The request for assistance in dispensing medication must be in writing on the Authorization for Administration of Medication Form approved by the Board of Education. This form must be completely filled out and must include the signatures of both the prescribing physician and at least one custodial parent or legal guardian of the student. This form may be obtained from the office.
5. Where medication is presented to school personnel by a student or parent/guardian for dispensing without the appropriate form, the health aide shall accept custody of the medication, and the following procedures shall be used:
5.1 The Health Aide shall inform the parent/guardian about the proper procedure for requesting assistance in dispensing medication.
5.2 The Health Aide shall contact the office of the prescribing physician to verify the request and the drug to be administered and advise that an appropriate form will be transmitted to physician for completion and signature.
5.3 Upon verifying that the request for assistance is authorized by both parent/guardian and the physician, and upon receipt of the appropriate form, the Health Aide may dispense the medication.
6. The Health Aide authorized to administer medication shall receive a copy of the Authorization for Administration of Medication Form signed by the parent/guardian and physician.
7. The medication must be received by the Health Aide authorized to administer the medication in the container in which it was dispensed by the prescribing physician or other licensed professional.
8. The Health Aide will establish a location in each school building for the storage of medication to be administered. All such medications shall be stored in that location in a locked storage place. Medication that requires refrigeration should be kept in a refrigerator in a place not commonly used by students.
9. A month’s supply of medication may be sent to the school a one time. The health aide may dispose of any unused medication fourteen (14) days after the termination of administration of medication if attempts to return the unused medication to the parent/guardian have failed. The principal and at least one other school staff member will witness the disposal and both shall sign a dated statement attesting to the disposal.
10. The parent/guardian must submit a revised statement signed by physician who prescribed the medication if any of the information provided by the physician changes.
11. No person who has been authorized by the Board of Education to administer medication and who has a copy of the most recent Authorized Form which was to him/her prior to administering the medication will be liable in civil damages for administering or failing to administer the medication, unless such person acts in a manner that constitutes gross negligence or wanton or reckless misconduct.
12. Board policy and regulations regarding the administration and dispensation of medication may be changed, modified, or revised by action of the Board.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
We believe that parent-teacher conferences are very important in helping to better understand and meet the needs of our students. First and second semester Parent-Teacher Conference Days are held yearly and parents are urged to attend.
Teachers and parents sometimes foresee a need for additional conferences throughout the year. These are initiated by either party and held at mutually convenient times. Conferences are not to occur when teachers are giving classroom instruction.
Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to schedule a conference.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The school will honor notes from parents for students to be excused from gym for a very limited period; normally, not to exceed one day. If for some reason a student cannot participate in physical education for any continued length of time, a note from a family physician must be presented to the teacher.
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The Alexander Local School District endeavors to maintain adequate and reasonable supervision. However, it must be recognized that not all thefts and damages are preventable. Students should help in preventing theft by following these suggestions:
1. Extra money should not be brought to school.
2. Combination locks should NOT be set to open with only the last number of the combination.
3. Valuable items should not be stored in lockers or left unattended.
4. Billfolds and purses should be attended to at all times.
REPORT CARDS AND INTERIM REPORTS
Report cards are issued at the end of each nine-week grading period.
Interim reports are sent to parents during the third to sixth week of the nine-week grading period.
SECURITY
All school buildings and grounds will be electronically monitored for security purposes at all times.
SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES-EMERGENCY
Students may be released from school on an emergency basis if parents request the release. However, unless an emergency can be established, written excuses must be submitted in advance (e.g. a student with a dental appointment should notify the school one day prior to the appointment). A NOTE MUST, IN ALL CASES, BE SUBMITTED WITHIN TWO DAYS OF THE STUDENT'S RETURN TO SCHOOL.
SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES-NORMAL
Before a student leaves school property, he or she MUST sign out in the main office in the following manner: (Parents must keep in mind Alexander's Attendance Policy in regards to credit for each class.)
1. The student must present a written note signed by parent or guardian with a specific reason or reasons for leaving school . Even though the student may be 18 years of age, this note is still needed. This note must be presented to the office before school begins.
2. The parent or guardian may come to school and sign the student out.
3. The parent or guardian may be phoned and asked to clarify a note in advance of any student checking out. The parent or guardian may phone the school in order to sign a student out and have the student present a note as stated in the emergency sign out procedure.
4. The student must report to the office and sign out immediately before leaving the school. Students should not sign out until it is necessary to leave school. (There must be no loitering at school after signing out.)
5. Students and parents must be very conscious of our attendance policy regarding credit.
STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Student information including parents’ names, address, phone number, date of birth, grade level, extracurricular participation, achievement awards or honors is public information. Parents that wish school officials not to release directory information should send a signed statement to the school.
STUDENT USE OF THE OFFICE
All business by students that requires coming to the office is to be taken care of immediately upon arrival to school in the morning.
The school phone is primarily for school business only. There are many times when students wish to call home for various reasons which are often unnecessary. Phone use is for emergencies only. A courtesy phone is provided for student use when necessary.
Message and deliveries from home should be left in the office. Students will be called out of class only in an emergency.
TALENTED AND GIFTED
The Alexander Local Board of Education ensures equal opportunity and access to fair and equitable assessment in four areas of giftedness: Superior Cognitive; Specific Academic; Creative Thinking; and Visual or Performing Arts.
The Ohio Department of Education has approved the district’s policy and plan for the identification of gifted students. The entire document may be viewed upon request. Questions or concerns regarding gifted programming and assessment should be directed to the coordinator of talented and gifted education.
TARDINESS (See attendance)
TEXTBOOKS
The school furnishes books to all students. This is done with the hope that this major investment will be properly safeguarded. Reasonable damage is expected as a result of daily use. UNREASONABLE DAMAGE TO TEXTBOOKS WILL RESULT IN FINES.
Lost textbooks must be paid for and replaced immediately. The fines for these must be paid to the office at the time of damage or loss.
VISITORS
Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school. Parents are welcome, but they must request the opportunity to visit a classroom through the building principal. Twenty-four (24) hours notice must be given.
All visitors are to report to the office to receive permission to visit classes or be in the building.
WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
A student who withdraws from the District during the school year must pick up a withdrawal form from the guidance office at the beginning of his/her last day at school. Parent/guardian must provide the guidance office with information as to the new school the student will be attending. If a student of compulsory school age withdraws for a reason other than change of residence and is not enrolled in and attending an approved program, the superintendent shall notify the registrar of motor vehicles and the juvenile judge in accordance with Section 3321.13 of the Ohio Revised Code. Upon request from the new school and if all books have been turned in and charges and fees paid, records will be released.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The items in this Code are applicable to all students when properly under the authority of school personnel during a school activity, function, or event whether on property owned, rented, or maintained by t
