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ENROLLMENT
Enrollment in Tuttle
Schools under false pretense will be terminated.
BELL SCHEDULE
1st Period:
8:15-9:40
Lunch:
11:35-12:05
2nd Period:
9:45-11:10
3rd Period:
12:05-1:30
Encore:
11:10-11:35
4th Period:
1:35-3:00
ATTENDANCE
School is preparation
for future life and it is important that habits of regular attendance be
developed. Parents are
required to telephone the attendance secretary each day of absence.
Principals will make the final determination as to whether or not
an absence is excused or unexcused. Parents should call the school prior
to or on the day of the student’s absence.
Students of Tuttle High
School are expected to maintain good attendance.
The following criteria for attendance have been established:
1.
Students must be in attendance a minimum of 90% (NINETY
PERCENT) of the time to receive
CREDIT for that semester (maximum of 6 absences per block).
2.
Credit will only be granted after the sixth absence for
the following reasons:
a.
DOCUMENTED illness, injury, or death in the
immediate family
b.
DOCUMENTED court appearance.
Attendance is important!
Schools are required by State law to keep an accurate record of
attendance. A student must
be in attendance 90% of the term. A
student may not have more than 6 absences per block.
Legitimate illness accompanied by a doctor’s statement may
be deducted from the six, depending upon the decision of the
attendance review council, which is made up of the principal, assistance
principal, and counselor. A
student and his or her parent or guardian will be notified at the 4th
absence.
Students must be in
class for 45 minutes to be counted present for that class; and, if a student misses the first 20 minutes of class he/she will be
counted absent.
Students missing school
for non-approved school activities may be considered as an unexcused
absence at the building principal’s discretion.
This will result in a zero for work in the class.
PERMIT TO LEAVE SCHOOL
Students cannot leave school at any time during a
school day without permission from his/her parent or legal guardian.
Students must receive confirmed permission from the office before they
are allowed to leave school grounds. Any student who is leaving the
school day MUST follow the check out procedure or they are subject to
discipline for truancy. (Students must go to the office and make sure a
parent/guardian has made arrangements for him/her to be dismissed and
then SIGN OUT at the office
before leaving school.)
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
An unexcused absence is
any absence that is recorded without parent contact with the front
office. A phone call or note
from the parent is expected within 24 hours of the absence or the
absence is subject to become unexcused without further notice.
Oversleeping or running late will never be an excused absence. Unexcused
absences are a Level 1 violation. Parents are encouraged to call prior
to the students’ absence and the office will attempt to call the day
of the absence. To
record an absence call 381-2396.
Unexcused absences will
count toward the students six (6) total absences and will disqualify the
student from the exemption policy. ISD
will be assigned on the fourth (4th) unexcused absence.
Unexcused absences accumulate for the entire term (2 blocks).
COLLEGE DAYS FOR SENIOR STUDENTS
Senior students will be
allowed two excused absences for college visitation. The following
criteria must be met to allow the student to use a college day:
1.
Student must have taken the ACT exam.
2.
Student must clear the visit through the principal and
pick up the College Day form prior to the visit.
3.
Student is responsible for accumulating the appropriate
signatures and information on the College Day form and returning it to
the office.
4.
The day may not be taken immediately before or after
school holidays.
5.
All business should be taken care of on the college day.
EXEMPTION FROM BLOCK EXAMINATIONS
Any student which an A
or B average and 3 or fewer
absences and no unexcused
absences each block will have the opportunity to choose any one
block examination he/she qualifies for and choose to become exempt from
their exam (students may choose only one (1) exam per block).
Any student with more than three absences in any class per block
will be disqualified from exempting block tests. Any
student who serves in ISD during a nine-week period will be
automatically disqualified from exemptions for that same nine-week
period.
HOMEWORK
All homework requested
by the student while at home will be due the first day back at school.
Homework must be requested before 11:00 a.m. to allow the staff
to process the request. Work
requested must be completed when the student returns to school or
requests further assignments.
MAKE-UP WORK
Students, upon returning
from an absence will have one day for each day missed to make up work.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH STUDENT TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS DURING
ENCORE FOR MAKE-UP WORK. Extensions
may be granted by the teacher. Pre-dated
assignments are due on date assigned.
ACTIVITIES
Numerous
extra-curricular activities are offered at Tuttle High School.
Requirements for these
organizations can be obtained from the sponsors.
Students are encouraged to participate in activities in which
they can excel because of special interest, talent, and/or ability.
Maximum number of
absences for activities, whether sponsored by the school or outside
agency/ organization, which removes the student from the classroom shall
be ten (10) for any one-class period of each school year.
Excluded from this number is state and national levels of school
sponsored contests that are considered qualifying events (see your coach
or advisor). State and
national contests are those for which a student must earn the right to
compete.
Extra-curricular
participation in practices, activities, and games will not be allowed if
the student misses 2 periods or more on that day.
Documented medical or dental appointments and funerals will be
exceptions. All other
exceptions are subject to the approval of the attendance review
committee.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will be
sent home the fifth week of each block grade period.
If a student is deficient in a subject, parents are encouraged to
arrange parent-teacher conferences through the teacher.
Teachers will be glad to return calls when notified.
See the calendar in the back of the handbook for dates grade
reports will be sent home.
ELIGIBILITY
When co-curricular
and/or interscholastic programs are scheduled during the school day, a
student must be eligible to participate according to the following
guidelines of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association:
SEMESTER
ELIGIBILITY
Students
at Tuttle Secondary Schools will normally be enrolled in four classes.
Terminal grades (grades that appear on official transcripts) will
be given and credit awarded each quarter (9 weeks).
The
following O.S.S.A.A. scholastic eligibility standards are required of
all students participating in extra-curricular activity programs:
1.
A student must
earn six (6) credits during the last term (semester) he/she attended
fifteen (15) or more days.
2.
A student who does not pass a minimum of two classes at
the end of a quarter will be ineligible for a minimum of six (6) weeks
with the possibility of being ineligible for as much as fifteen (15)
weeks.
3.
Exception:
Students who completed school during the previous school year on
a traditional 6 or 7 period day or students who move into the district
from a traditional 6 or 7 period day will establish eligibility at the
beginning of the school year by passing 5 school credits.
4.
All O.S.S.A.A. rules and regulations supersede all Tuttle
regulations.
WEEKLY ELIGIBILITY
Scholastic eligibility
for students will be checked after two weeks (during the third week) of
the first and third blocks and each succeeding weeks thereafter and at
the end of the first week of the second and fourth blocks and each
succeeding week thereafter. A
student must be passing in all subjects in which he/she is enrolled.
If a student is not passing all subjects enrolled in at the end
of a week, he/she will be placed on probation for the next one-week
period. If a student is
still failing one or more classes at the end of his/her probationary
one-week period, he/she will be ineligible during the next one-week
period. The
ineligibility period will begin on Monday and end on Sunday.
***Students must be eligible to attend field trips and the senior trip
for that current week.***
A student who has lost
eligibility under this provision must be passing all subjects in order
to regain eligibility. A
student regains eligibility after having attended one full class of the
new one-week period (Monday through Sunday).
Incomplete grades will
be considered to be the same as failing grades in determining scholastic
eligibility. The school
principal is authorized to make an exception to this provision if the
incomplete grade was caused by an unavoidable hardship.
(i.e., illness, injury, death in family, and natural disasters).
Exceptions shall not exceed any two-week period.
GRADING SCALE
90-100 = A ……………………………….
Superior quality of work
80-89 = B …………………………….
Good quality of work
70-79 = C ………………………..
Satisfactory quality of work
65-69 = D ……………………
Below quality of work expected
64-Below = F ……………
No credit earned
GRADES DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCES
Any student who receives
a “no credit” due to excessive absences will receive a N/C on their transcript unless the current grade in the particular
class is below a 64%. If the
current grade is below a 64% the student will receive the current
average of an F on their
transcript.
RETAKING A COURSE
A student may not retake
a class or course for credit, or to receive a higher grade for the
course if the student has previously taken the course and received a
passing grade for the course. If
a student retakes a course the student has previously failed, the
student will receive the grade the student makes upon retaking the
course. The previous grade,
however, will not be removed from the student’s transcript.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Students at Tuttle High
School have the opportunity to earn college and High School credit
through an adopted concurrent enrollment program.
Students interested in taking college classes for High School
credit will need to see the counselor for the guidelines of this
program. Students must be in
the twelfth (12th) grade to be eligible.
GRADE POINT SYSTEM
In order to compute
grade averages for the awarding of honors and to determine class rank,
the following letter grades will be assigned:
A
B
C
D
F
HONOR COURSES
5
4
3
2
0
OTHER COURSES
4
3
2
1
0
HONOR ROLL
Students having all
“A’s” for a one block period will be on the Superintendent’s
Honor Roll; all students having grades of “B’s” and above will
be on the Principal’s Honor
Roll. A student must be
on grade level to be eligible for this honor.
OKLAHOMA HONOR SOCIETY
The top TEN PERCENT
(10%) of the high school enrollment are eligible for membership in the
Oklahoma Honor Society. To
qualify, the grade point average is determined for the second term of
the preceding year and the first term of the current year.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
To be a member of the
National Honor Society, a student must have a 3.8 overall grade point
average (gpa). Averages are
based on grades received including the freshman year.
Eligibility begins the sophomore year.
ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR HONOR ROLLS AND SOCIETIES
If any student receives
a “no credit” due to
excessive absences he/she will be consider ineligible for all
Honor Rolls and/or Honor Societies.
This follows the guidelines set for in the Attendance Policy on
page two (2).
BLOCK TERMINOLOGY
A block is a one nine-week period of instructions at the end of which
½ unit is awarded. A block
is equal to one semester credit but has duration of nine weeks.
A term is a two-block period of instruction.
Two blocks are equal to one full year of study.
The school year is divided into two terms.
The Fall Term consists of blocks one and two that start in August
and end in December. The
Spring Term consists of blocks three and four that start in January and
end in May.
STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
1.
All students must meet the following requirements:
Seniors - 2010 and beyond
College
Prep Graduation Status (30 Units of Credit)
English
(4 Units) to include Grammar and Composition,
Advanced Grammar and Composition,
American
Literature, English Literature
Mathematics
(3 Units)
to include Algebra I and any math course with content and/or
rigor above Algebra I and approved for college admission
Lab
Science (3 Units) to include Biology I and any science
course with content and/or rigor above Biology I and approved for
college admission
History
(3 Units) to include 1 Government, 1 US History, ½ Oklahoma
History, ½ Colonial History
Foreign
Language or Computer Tech (2 Units)
1
Additional Unit Selected from the courses above
Fine
Arts (1 Unit or set of competencies)
Computer
Science (1 Unit if Foreign Language option was selected)
Electives
as needed to earn 30 credits
Core Curriculum Graduation Status (30 Units of Credit)
English
(4 Units) to include Grammar and Composition, Advanced
Grammar and Composition,
American
Literature, English Literature
Mathematics
(3 Units) to include Algebra I or Algebra I taught in a
contextual method and any
other
math course with content/rigor above Algebra I
Lab
Science (3 Units) to include Biology I and any science course
with content and/or rigor above Biology I
History
(3 Units) to include 1 Government, 1 US History, ½ Oklahoma
History, ½ Colonial History
Fine
Arts (2 Units
or set of competencies)
Computer
Science (1 Unit)
Electives
as needed to earn 30 credits
3.
Students must be enrolled in a full time schedule (4
periods). Seniors may be
allowed Work Release for the 4th period of the school day.
Proper documentation must be on file. Juniors and Seniors who
take college classes concurrently with high school classes must meet
state attendance regulations.
STUDENTS WHO NEED MORE THAN ONE
CREDIT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN
GRADUATION SERVICES.
CANADIAN VALLEY TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Juniors and Seniors may
enroll in Canadian Valley Technology Center courses.
Students enrolled in the technology center will receive 4 units
of credit through Tuttle High School for that work.
Students who have dropped vo-tech will lose those credits and
will not be able to pick up classes at Tuttle High School until the
beginning of the next term.
LOCKERS
Lockers will be assigned
by the office at the beginning of the year.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR LOCKER TO
OTHER STUDENTS. Each
student is responsible for keeping his/her locker neat and clean.
Any vandalism, including stickers and writing on lockers, is
prohibited. Violations will
result in paying replacement costs and administrative disciplinary
action.
Students shall have no
reasonable expectation for privacy rights from school officials in
regard to school lockers, desks or other school property.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
No food and/or beverage
will be allowed in the classroom unless the teacher has made
arrangements through the office. No
beverages will be allowed into the building from outside businesses.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION POLICY
1.
The use of cellular telephones is prohibited inside the
building.
2.
Any cell phone visible inside the building will be
confiscated by a school official.
3.
If any cell phone “goes off” or is used to text, talk
on, or play games on, the student will be immediately sent to the
principal’s office.
·
1st offense: 1
day ISD and loss of phone for 3 (three) days.
·
2nd offense: 3-5
days ISD and parent pick up phone.
·
3rd offense: Recommendation
of suspension.
All cell phones are to
be left in vehicles or in the
front office to be picked up after school.
Students can use cell
phones outside during lunch,
before school, and after school only.
Phones are permitted during extra-curricular activities.
If emergency contact is
needed, call 381-2396 and request the student be excused from the class.
Cell phones are considered contraband and are subject to search
while in possession of school officials.
SIGNS
The principal must
approve all signs posted in Tuttle High School.
TEXTBOOKS
Our school furnishes all
state-adopted books. All
textbooks issued are the student’s responsibility.
Students must pay for lost or damaged books prior
to the release of any school records.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is
furnished for all students who live 1½ miles or more from school.
Since the bus drive is fully responsible for matters of safety,
he is given full authority over all students on his bus.
Students are to ride on the bus assigned to them.
Any changes must be approved by the transportation department.
Misbehavior endangers your safety; and since school
transportation is a privilege, you may be required to walk or provide
your own transportation.
Students attending
Canadian Valley Vo-Tech are provided bus transportation by AVTS.
They are required to ride the bus to vo-tech unless prior
arrangements have been made with the principal.
BUS RIDER RULES
Riding the school bus is
a privilege and privilege may be removed for not abiding by the bus
rider rules.
Previous to loading,
students should:
1.
Be on time at the designated school bus stop.
Keep the bus on schedule.
2.
Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
3.
Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before
attempting to enter.
4.
Use caution when approaching bus stops
5.
Do not move toward the bus at the school-loading zone
until the bus has been brought to a complete stop.
6.
Respect people and their property while waiting for the
bus.
7.
Receive proper school official authorization to be
discharged at places other than the regular bus stop.
While on the bus,
students should:
1.
Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.
2.
Refrain from eating and drinking on the bus.
3.
Refrain from the use of any form of tobacco, alcohol or
drugs.
4.
Assist in keeping the bus safe and clean at all times.
5.
Remember that loud talking and laughter or unnecessary
confusion diverts the driver’s attention and may result in a serious
accident (The life you say may be your own).
6.
Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in
your own home. Damage to
seats, etc., must be paid for by the offender.
7.
Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
8.
Maintain possession of books, lunches or other articles
and keep the aisle clear.
9.
Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
10.
Not throw objects in or out of the bus.
11.
Remain in their seats while the bus is in motion.
12.
Refrain from horseplay and fighting on the school bus.
13.
Be courteous to fellow pupils, the bus driver and the
patrol officer or driver’s assistants.
14.
Remain quiet when approaching a railroad crossing.
15.
Remain in the bus during road emergencies except when it
may be hazardous to their safety.
After leaving the
bus, students should:
1.
Go at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus, stop, check
traffic, wait for bus driver’s signal, then cross the road.
2.
Go home immediately, staying clear of traffic.
3.
Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
Extra-curricular
trips:
1.
The above rules and regulations should apply to all trips
under school sponsorship.
2.
Sponsors should be appointed by the school officials.
SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY
I.
Student will be taken to the office and his/her parent or
guardian will be contacted and he/she will have detention or encore.
II.
Repeat Step I before proceeding to Step III.
III.
Student will be taken to the office and will have 5 days
off of the bus.
IV.
Student will be taken to the office and have 2 weeks off
of the bus.
V.
The student will be required to stay off of the bus for
the remainder of the term.
AUTO REGULATIONS
(CAMPUS SPEED LIMIT IS 15 M.P.H.)
AUTOS, MOTORCYCLES, ETC.
Every vehicle must be
parked inside the designated areas and not moved.
The school will accept no responsibility for theft or vandalism
of your vehicle, but will make every effort to see that your vehicle is
safe.
Improper parking or any
driving infraction may result in discipline action or loss of the
PRIVILEGE to operate your vehicle on campus.
Your vehicle may be towed if you do not abide by the parking
regulations.
Students are not allowed
to sit in their cars before school or during lunch.
Students will abide by
the following rules and regulations during operation of their vehicles.
Failure to follow the following guidelines may result in loss of
driving privileges, detention, or ISD:
1.
All students who drive to school will park correctly in
the parking lot and exits will be left open.
2.
Reckless driving of motorized vehicles on school property
will not be tolerated.
3.
Students will not be permitted to park in the area that is
reserved for teachers and visitors.
4.
Driving is a privilege offered by the parents and school.
Do Right and this privilege will not be suspended or revoked by
either your parents or the school.
5.
All students must be licensed to drive.
6.
Students will exit with care when they are parked.
Leaving campus is a privilege.
Students are not to be on another schools campus during lunch
period (11:10-12:00 if no encore, 11:35-12:00 if encore).
This is a privilege and students can be required to remain on
campus.
CLASS BEHAVIOR
When you enroll in
classes, you assume the following obligations:
1.
To be present and on time each school day.
2.
To be in your seat before the last bell rings.
3.
To complete each assignment on time.
4.
To give all of your attention in class.
5.
To participate in all class activities.
6.
To be respectful and cooperative.
7.
To bring the necessary equipment to participate.
CONDUCT OF STUDENTS
1.
The student’s behavior should be conducive to a good
learning atmosphere.
2.
Any student using profane language should be immediately
taken to the appropriate principal for disciplinary action.
3.
Students shall not damage, mark, mar, or deface any school
property. Such cases should
be reported to the administration. Disciplinary
action will be taken and the student will be required to pay for repairs
of damage.
4.
All students must obey and follow instructions given by
any staff member of the Tuttle Schools.
5.
All bus students are under supervision of their respective
bus driver and shall follow all rules for behavior requested by the he
bus driver. All students
failing to do so shall be reported to the appropriate principal’s
office. Students should meet
bus promptly at bus stops and, if possible, notify the driver in
advance, or call another student who gets on the before you, if you are
not going to ride the bus that day.
6.
Fighting on school grounds is prohibited.
7.
All students should be instructed that they represent
Tuttle Schools and the community when they are on trips of all types.
8.
It will be understood that students who are frequent
discipline problems are not interested in their own education;
therefore, such students will be dismissed from school.
9.
Any student who is guilty of immorality or violation of
the regulations of public school may be suspended by the principal of
such school which suspension shall not extend beyond the current school
term and the succeeding term; provided the pupil suspended shall have
the right to appeal the decision before the local board of education.
10.
The superintendent or principal of any public school in
the State of Oklahoma or any teacher or security personnel shall have
the authority to detain and authorize the search of any pupil or pupils
on any school premises or while in transit under the authority of the
school, or any function sponsored or authorized by the school, for
dangerous weapons or controlled and/or dangerous substances, as defined
the Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substances.
11.
The Tuttle School System will function in complete
agreement with the Federal Title IX Act.
12.
STUDENTS ARE
CAUTIONED TO USE GREAT RESTRAINT AND GOOD JUDGEMENT WHEN SPEAKING.
When a student makes a comment to anyone regarding any act of
violence toward a person or property, threaten someone about bringing a
gun, bomb or weapon to school, or that someone else has done any of
these things in a sarcastic or joking manner, it will be viewed as a
serious threat to the safety of all and the educational routine of the
school. This is a serious
offense and could result in long-term suspension.
If a student believes that or has knowledge of anyone possessing or
having access to any weapon, controlled dangerous substance, or other
potentially harmful item, it is his/her duty to report this to the
teacher or principal immediately. Do
not determine for yourself as to its validity.
Bring it to the authority so that it can be checked out for yours
and everyone else’s safety.
13.
Offenses for which punishment is I.S.S. or suspension, the
principal shall have the authority to suspend any pupil who is guilty of
any of the following acts while in attendance at such school, in transit
by school transportation, under school supervision to or from school, or
at any school function authorized by the school district or when present
on any facility under the control of the school district.
a.
Immorality, profanity or obscenity as defined by Statutes
of Oklahoma.
b.
Violation of written school rules, regulations or
policies.
c.
Possession, threat or use of a dangerous weapon as defined
by the State Statutes.
d.
Assault and battery.
e.
Possession of any controlled and/or dangerous substances,
narcotic drug, stimulant, barbiturate or alcohol.
f.
Contact calculated to disrupt the operation of school.
g.
Contact that jeopardizes the safety of others.
h.
Truancy.
i.
The authority of administrators to suspend or otherwise
discipline a student is not limited to the student’s on-campus
conduct. Students may be
suspended out-of-school or otherwise disciplined for off-campus conduct
which is contrary to law or which has an environment at the school.
The principal shall
conduct a full investigation and hearing of the matter, hear all persons
involved, and determine the guilt or innocence of the pupil.
BULLYING
It is the policy of the
Tuttle Board of Education that bullying and harassment are not allowed
in the school. The Supreme
Court has upheld this and Oklahoma Legislature has voted on a law to
prohibit such acts. The
following acts will be considered, but not limited to bullying:
“Harassment,
intimidation, and bullying” means any gesture, written or verbal
expression, electronic communication, or physical act that a reasonable
person should know will harm another student, damage another student’s
property, place another student in reasonable fear of harm to the
student’s person or damage to the student’s property, or insult or
demean any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or
interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of
any student. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying include, but are not
limited to, gestures, written, verbal, or physical acts, or electronic
communications.
“Electronic
communication” means the communication of any written, verbal, or
pictorial information by means of electronic device, including, but not
limited to, a telephone, a cellular telephone or other wireless
communication device, or a computer.
“Threatening
behavior” means any pattern or behavior or isolated action, whether or
not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would
believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school
personnel, or school property.
The penalties for this
kind of behavior are:
1st Offense -
counseling by the principal if no physical contact is involved
2nd Offense -
treated as a Level 2 infraction
3rd Offense -
treated as a Level 3 infraction
Procedures
The procedure for
investigating reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, and
bullying or threatening behavior, is as follows:
1.
The matter should immediately be reported to the building
principal. If the bullying involved an electronic communication, a
printed copy of the communication as well as any identifying information
such as email address or web address shall be provided to the building
principal. As much detailed information as possible should be provided
to the building principal in written form to allow for a thorough
investigation of the matter
2.
Upon receipt of a written report, the building principal
shall contact the superintendent and begin an investigation to determine
the severity of the incident and the potential for future violence.
3.
If, during the course of the investigation, it appears
that a crime may have been committed the building principal and/or
superintendent shall notify local law enforcement and request that the
alleged victim also contact the law enforcement to report the matter for
potential criminal investigation.
4.
If it is determined that the school district’s
discipline code has been violated, the building principal shall follow
district policies regarding the discipline of the student.
5.
Upon completion of the investigation, the principal or
superintendent may recommend that available community mental health care
options be provided to the student, if appropriate. If such a
recommendation is made, the administration shall request disclosure of
any information that indicates an explicit threat to the safety of
students or school personnel.
It is the responsibility
of students to inform the school if this is occurring.
If this is seen by
teachers or an administrator, actions will be taken to stop the bullying
or harassment. It should be
known here that if physical contact does occur, not all parties will be
treated the same. A student
guilty of bullying is in violation of an Oklahoma Statute, and repeated
actions of this type will result in the student’s removal from the
regular school environment.
SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS
Students may be
suspended from school for engaging in any of the following while on
school busses, in attendance of school, or at school activities:
1.
Creating or attempting to create a classroom disturbance
2.
Disobeying a school teacher or administrator willfully and
openly
3.
Using profanity or vulgar language or expressions
4.
Defying the school administrator’s or teacher’s
authority
5.
Assault and/or battery o another student or person
6.
Possession or use of any dangerous instrument with the
intent of injuring another person or a dangerous weapon as defined in
the Oklahoma statutes as the following: pistol, revolver, dagger, bowie
knife, disk knife, switchblade, knife which opens automatically by hand
pressure applied to a button, or any other offensive weapons.
7.
Possession, use, transmission, sale or being under the
influence of a narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine,
barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, counterfeit drugs,
controlled or uncontrolled dangerous substance
8.
Inciting, encouraging, promoting, or participating in
attempts to interfere with the normal educational process
9.
Engaging in acts of immorality
10.
Vandalism to, defacement of, or causing damage to school
property or any property
11.
Violating the rules and/or regulations of the school
12.
Possession of stolen property
13.
Conduct that jeopardizes the safety of others
14.
Membership by a student in secret clubs, fraternities,
sororities or other secret hate organizations
15.
Verbal or physical harassment, intimidation, or bullying
of a student, school employee, volunteer, or any other person if the
conduct occurs on school property, in a school vehicle, or a school
activity
16.
Sexual harassment and/or misconduct toward a student,
school employee, volunteer, or any person if the conduct occurs on
school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school activity
17.
Possession of any ammunition, including bullets, shells,
explosive caps, explosives, etc.
18.
Threatening bodily harm to a student or staff member of
threatening harm to school/personal property
The principal shall
exercise his/her discretion as the length of time of the suspension.
When determining whether cause exists for suspension or
determining the length of suspension the student’s prior history of
disciplinary infractions during the current school year may be
considered. In all cases of
suspension the first attempt to notify parents will be by telephone.
During the time the student is suspended, he/she is excluded from
all school activities, including extracurricular activities.
TARDY POLICY
The student who is tardy needs to receive an admit
slip. Students must be IN the
classroom when the tardy bell rings or he/she is counted tardy.
Students may be excused with documentation from principals,
counselor, or teachers.
TARDIES
1st Tardy – Warning
2nd Tardy – Encore (1)
3rd Tardy –
Encore (2)
4th Tardy – ISD (1)
5th Tardy – ISD (2)
Tardies
start over at the beginning of each nine weeks
IN SCHOOL DETENTION (ISD)
The purposes of this
school are to provide students with a program of in-school alternative
education, which will serve to modify deviant student behavior.
ISD prevents short-term out-of-school suspensions.
Students receive credit for their attendance and work while in
ISD. They are able to keep
pace with their classes because they are doing the same assignments.
DRESS CODE
The student dress code
is based upon the premise of recognizing fashion without sacrificing
decency, safety, and general good taste.
It is the intent to permit students to dress according to current
fashions and at the same time restrict extremes and indecency in
grooming which will distract from the main purpose of the educational
program. Any attire, which
disrupts the educational process, is prohibited.
The student dress code applies at school, on school vehicles, at
school-sponsored or authorized activities.
Students who are dressed inappropriately will be asked to change
and may be sent home and counted absent from any classes they miss.
The principal’s
discretion will judge questionable attire.
Violations may result in disciplinary action.
The following is a
general guide regarding proper dress.
Inappropriate attire including but not limited to:
1.
No holes of any
kind, patched or unpatched, are permitted above acceptable shorts length
(mid-thigh). Any holes
deemed inappropriate will not be permitted.
2.
No biker-shorts, short mini-skirts, or boxer shorts.
3.
Short length must be no less than mid thigh.
4.
Students are not permitted to wear halter-tops,
off-the-shoulder tops, bare midriffs, tube tops, (muscle shirts, mesh
shirts, fishnets unless with a t-shirt underneath), backless garments,
outer garments that have the appearance of underwear.
5.
Offensive writing, suggestive slogans or logos which
pertain to beer, liquor, drugs, or tobacco, or carry connotations of
immorality, vulgarity, obscenity, or nudity, or promotion of violence
and/or gang/cult activity on any person or article of clothing, belt
buckles, jewelry, school materials, etc., will not be allowed.
6.
Students must wear shoes.
No cleats or any shoe that limits physical activity of safety
will be permitted.
7.
All headgear (examples, but not limited to: caps,
hats, headbands, bandannas, and sunglasses, etc.) May
not be brought to or worn in or around the school building or
classrooms.
8.
Apparel which is too tight or too loose, and/or revealing
or does not cover undergarments may not be worn.
Jeans, slacks, or pants or garments worn below the waistline are
prohibited.
9.
Jewelry or personal items or manner of dress that could
harm others. Examples of
this are, but not limited to: chains that are excessively lengthy or
connected to keys, wallets, etc.
10.
No athletic uniforms can be worn unless the permission of
the school principal has been obtained.
11.
Hair Color:
Natural hair colors are the only colors of hair accepted.
12.
Banquet Attire: A.
No bare midriffs. B.
Length of dress should be no shorter than shorts length.
C. Young men must wear shirts at all times.
13.
Due to safety concerns, no visible piercing of the body,
with the exception of the ears will be allowed.
14.
Shirts must cover
all the stomach and lower abdominal area or the student will be sent
home to change and counted absent for the classes they miss.
15.
Any clothing that inappropriately exposes the body.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
INFRACTION
INFRACTION LEVEL
Exceeding the speed
limit in a school zone
1
Reckless driving in a
school zone
2
Classroom disturbance
1
Conduct disruptive to
the educational process
1
Unauthorized roaming of
hall campus
1
Profanity
1
Unauthorized leaving of
campus
2
Public display of
affection
1
Cafeteria negligence
1
Smoking or possession of
tobacco on campus (will result in
loss of tobacco)
3
Vandalism - Willful
defacing, altering, or destruction of school building, fixtures,
walls, furniture, etc. (will
require reimbursement to the school for damages)
2
Passing a school bus
while loading or unloading
3
Truancy
3
Refusal, verbally or by
action, to follow the directive of a staff member
3
Gambling
3
Possession of or
distribution of obscene material
3
Sexual Harassment
3
Verbal harassment,
intimidation, or bullying
2
Leaving school without
permission
2
Dress code violation
1
Obscene Language
2
Defiance of school
authority
3
Threatening bodily harm
to a student or staff member
4
Conduct that jeopardizes
the safety of others
3
Possession of stolen
material
3
Assault and/or battery
of another student or person
3 or 4
Engaging in acts of
immorality
3
*Fighting involving a
weapon
May be suspended that term
and the following term.
*Drugs, drug
paraphernalia
May be suspended that term
and the following term.
alcohol or any other controlled
substance-
Possession
- Under the Influence - Sale
or
distribution or under
the influence by own admission
*Possession of dangerous
weapons and/or gun
May be suspended one year
*WILL CARRY THE MAXIMUM
PUNISHMENT ALLOWED BY LAW
SPECIFIC INFRACTIONS AND DISCIPLINE
Skipping -Spending class time in area of the building or campus
without proper authorization (A student is considered skipping when
absent from the classroom without approval of the school and the
permission of the parent or guardian.
Punishment of two (2) hours of detention for each hour missed
will be given.
Misinformation - Willfully giving misinformation by commission
(lying), or omission (misinforming by remaining silent).
(Level 3 infraction)
Altering records - Changing school documents by any method. (Level 3
infraction)
Forgery - Writing and using the initials or signature of another
person. (Level 3 infraction)
Cheating - Using material not allowed.
Plagiarism during a test, copying from another, securing copies
of tests or the use of another persons work as your own. (Level 3
infraction)
Violation of the school’s secure internet server- Any student that
conducts activities to alter our district’s filter or firewall will be
in violation of our internet agreement (Level 3 or 4 infraction)
Arguing and bickering - Students
shall be given the opportunity to resolve differences through mediation
and counseling. Those who choose to continue arguing, bickering, or
speaking negatively to or about others will be sent home as
insubordinate and detrimental to the educational process.
ATTENDANCE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES (Fields trips,
any extra-curricular activities, etc.)
May be taken
away due to misbehavior or discipline problems.
FIGHTING OR AGITATING
1st Offense
--- 3 to 5 days of ISD
2nd Offense
--- 5 days of Out-of-School Suspension or 5 days of ISD
3rd Offense
--- Suspension
ENCORE
Encore is not a “free
period” for students. It
is important that all students realize this is not “their” time.
It is part of their schedule as instructional time.
Use of this time will be determined by the teacher.
When a teacher assigns a student Encore, attendance is MANDATORY.
The following rules apply to Encore:
1.
All students making a “D”” or “F” in a subject
will be required to report back to the appropriate teacher.
2.
Students needing assistance or doing enrichments should
utilize this time. Every
attempt should be made to advise the teacher in advance.
3.
Students must pick up make-up work during Encore.
4.
Mandatory Encore takes place over all other activities.
5.
Encore can be utilized for organizational meetings and
activities.
6.
Failure to attend Encore equals lunch detention, first
offense and ISD for second offense.
DETENTION
Students who commit
infractions of school or classroom regulations are subject to detention.
Detention will be assigned by the school principals.
Detention times are as follows:
·
Wednesday after
school:
3:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
·
Lunch Detention:
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday after school
detention will meet in the assistant principal’s office immediately
after school on every Wednesday of the week.
Lunch detention will
meet with the head coach on duty in front of the high school on a daily
basis. This will be a campus
clean-up duty. Lunch
detention can be assigned by the school principal or head coaches on
duty.
The student should
inform parents/guardians of the detention assignment. FAILURE ON THE
PART OF ANY STUDENT TO ATTEND DETENTION WILL RESULT IN FURTHER
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
FAILURE TO SERVE DETENTION
All incomplete detention
doubles at the end of the next day.
The following applies to failure to complete detention within the
required time period.
1st Offense -
Double detention
2nd Offense -
ISD plus double detention
3rd Offense -
Possible suspension
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
In administering
discipline, consideration will be given to alternative methods of
punishment to ensure that the most effective discipline is administered
in each case. In all
disciplinary actions, teachers and administrators will be mindful of the
fact that they are dealing with individual personalities.
The faculty may consider consultations with parents or tot he
school counselor to determine the most effective disciplinary measure.
Students involved in on-going patterns of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying will participate in activities to recognize,
prevent, and intervene in the behavior.
In all cases of disruptive behavior the penalties in each
disciplinary action should always be commensurate with the problem.
In considering
alternatives for disciplinary actions, the faculty/administration of the
school will consider the following:
1.
Conference with student
2.
In-school suspension
3.
Detention
4.
Referral to counselor
5.
Behavior contract
6.
Conference with parents
7.
Changing student’s seat assignment or class assignment
8.
Requiring a student to make financial restitution for
damaged property
9.
Requiring a student to clean or straighten items of
facilities
10.
Restriction of privileges
11.
Involvement of civil authorities
12.
Referring student to appropriate social agency
13.
Suspension
14.
Other disciplinary action as required and/or indicated by
circumstances
The school is not
limited to these alternative methods, nor does this list reflect an
order or sequence of events to follow in disciplinary actions.
(Level 1 may only result in a warning and parental contact.)
Level 1:
First Offense
Will be one of the following:
2 days Encore, or 2 days detention, or loss of privileges
Second Offense
Parental contact for conference plus one of the following:
3 days Encore or loss of privileges
Third Offense
Parent conference on campus, plus 2 days ISD
Fourth Offense
Parent conference on campus, plus 3-5 days ISD, or out-of-school
suspension
Fifth Offense
Recommend for suspension
Level 2:
First Offense
3 days Encore, or 3 days detention, or loss of privileges
Second Offense
Parent conference on campus, plus 2 days ISD
Third Offense
Parent conference on campus, plus 3-5 days ISD, or suspension
Fourth Offense
Recommend for suspension
Level 3:
First Offense
Parent contact, loss of privileges, and 2 days ISD
Second Offense
Parent conference on campus, choice of 3-5 days ISD or suspension
Third Offense
Recommend for suspension
Level 4:
First Offense
Recommend for suspension
STAFF QUESTIONING OF STUDENTS
Principals and their
designees shall have the authority and duty to conduct investigations
and to question students pertaining to infractions of school rules,
whether or not the alleged conduct is a violation of criminal law.
Such investigations shall be conducted in a way that does not
unduly interfere with school activities.
Students are expected to cooperate.
Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action.
Principals and their
designees shall determine when the necessity exists to contact law
enforcement officers, when the behavior of persons jeopardizes the
safety of students, staff members, school property, or interferes with
the operation of the school, or to conduct an investigation of alleged
criminal behavior.
STUDENT PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION (10 days or fewer suspensions)
When a student’s
behavior justifies suspension, the student forfeits the privilege of
participating in the social and academic life of the school.
A student shall receive a grade of zero (0) on all work, during
the period of out-of-school suspension, for which the student would have
normally received a grade, for out-of-school suspensions of 5 days or
less. The student suspended
from school shall be required to continue his/her education on the sixth
(6th) day of his/her suspension.
The parents/guardians will be responsible for making arrangements
with school officials to follow this objective.
The student’s daily schoolwork must be picked up at the school
between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m. each day.
This schoolwork must be returned to the school the following day
between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m. A
student needing assistance with his/her schoolwork may call the school
and arrangements will be made for assistance.
The parents will be responsible for picking up and returning the
assignments. Any testing
missed while under suspension will be taken care of between the hours of
3:15 and 3:45 p.m. as needed. In
addition, during the term of the suspension, the student will not be
permitted to participate in any extra-curricular activities offered by
the school district.
Under unusual or
extraordinary circumstances and/or when the student is covered by
PL94-142 regulations, the principal and teacher(s) may approve make-up
work for which the student will be given credit.
Be advised that the
presence of a suspended pupil on any public school campus is prohibited.
SPECIAL EDUCATION REMOVAL
When considering
disciplinary measures for special education students, the following
should be considered:
1.
When suspension of less than ten (10) days from school is
necessary, the due process procedures established for regular students
shall be followed.
2.
For suspension of over ten (10) days or an accumulation of
ten (10) days, these additional procedures shall be followed:
A.
Schedule an IEP meeting to determine if the student’s
behavior is the result of the handicapping condition.
B.
When the behavior is related to the handicapping
condition, and a recommended, the IEP must be revised to reflect the
change in placement.
C.
The school must provide an alternative program (IEP
revision home based, etc.).
D.
When the behavior is not related to the handicapping
condition, the procedures established for all other students shall be
followed.
3.
In an EMERGENCY SITUATION where the student is endangering
himself or others, the school has the authority to remove the student
from school immediately; however, the IEP/Placement Team must convene as
soon as possible after an emergency removal to determine further
appropriate action. In any
event, the district’s disciplinary due process procedure must be
followed.
4.
Professional judgment shall be used when considering
corporal punishment as a means of discipline for handicapped students.
*SUSPENSION PROCESS
*A student suspended at
Tuttle Schools will be allowed an informal hearing in which the student
and parent are told the nature of the accusations.
Once a principal has met with the student, the principal can
decide the length of the suspension.
Students are ineligible to participate in extra-curricular
activities during a suspension.
Students suspended
out-of-school for ten (10) days or less shall have the right to appeal
the decision of the administration to a local committee.
Upon full investigation of the matter, the committee shall
determine the guilt or innocence of the student and the reasonableness
of the term of the out-of-school suspension.
*If the student is
suspended for more than ten (10) days, he/she will be afforded a Due
Process Procedure.
DUE PROCESS
Step 1:
If the student or parent
wishes to appeal the long-term suspension, they must notify the
principal within forty-eight (48) hours that they intend to appeal.
After the student serves five (5) school day’s suspension, and
before he/she is readmitted to school, the principal will provide a
hearing on the fourth school day in which the student and parents may
participate. The hearing
will be conducted by the principal.
Step 2:
If the student and
parents involved are not satisfied with the ruling of the principal an
appeal may then be made with the superintendent for another hearing to
be conducted by a designated hearing officer.
This appeal shall be made in writing within forty-eight (48)
hours of the principal’s decision.
The hearing officer will hear the appeal within five (5) school
days after proper notification.
Step 3:
If the student and
parents are not satisfied with the decision of the hearing officer, an
appeal may be made to the Board of Education in the following manner:
1.
The notification of appeal must be made in writing to the
Board of Education through the Superintendent’s office within
forty-eight (48) hours after the hearing officer’s decisions rendered.
The Board of Education will hear the appeal as soon as possible.
2.
The student will be advised that he/she may be present at
the Board hearing accompanied by a representative to act on his/her
behalf, as will the school official.
3.
The student will be informed of hearing procedures and
given reasonable time to prepare for the hearing.
4.
During the hearing, the student or his/her legal counsel
shall have the right to examine the evidence, examine and cross-examine
witnesses, and present evidence and testimony on behalf of the student.
The school official shall have the same stated right.
5.
The decision of the Board of Education will be final.
RULES GOVERNING INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1.
AGE AND APPROVAL OF ACTIVITY GROUPS
A.
Any student who reaches his/her nineteenth (19th)
birthday before September 1st will not be eligible for
athletic competition.
2.
ATTENDANCE
A.
A student who has not attended classes ninety percent
(90%) of the time for the term becomes ineligible.
Exceptions may be made by he principal due to illness, injury,
death in the immediately family, or valid reasons.
SCHOOL INSURANCE AND PHYSICAL
Insurance is required
for all student athletes before they can take part in any practice,
scheduled contest or class.
Students already covered
by a family insurance policy may have a parent sign a waiver to this
requirement. THE SCHOOL
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.
Students must also have
an up-to-date physical on file before participating in any scrimmage of
game.
PROFICIENCY BASE PROMOTION (PBP)
PBP tests may be taken
in August and May each year. The
student must notify the principal at least 30 days in advance of the
test or the request to take the PBP test.
PBP tests may be taken in Social Studies, Language Arts, the
Arts, Languages, Mathematics, and Sciences. The
student must score a minimum of ninety percent (90%) on the test to
receive credit.
STUDENT RECORDS POLICY
TO THE PARENTS:
In the course of your
child’s education, the school district will keep records as deemed
necessary to provide programs to meet his/her needs and interests.
The Tuttle Public Schools policy and procedures related to these
records meets the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) The FERPA policy and procedures are located in the
superintendent’s office at the Tuttle Administration Building.
You have the right to inspect or obtain copies of the policy.
The building is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except on designated holidays.
Copies are also available at each school site.
ANNUAL NOTICE OF FERPA RIGHTS
The Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18
years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to
the student’s education records. They
are:
1.
The right to inspect and review the student’s education
records within forty-five (45) days of the day the District receives a
request for access. Parents
or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or
appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the
record(s) they wish to inspect. The
principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or
eligible student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected.
2.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s
education records that the parent or eligible student believes are
inaccurate or misleading. Parents
of eligible students may ask the District to amend records that they
believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part
of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or
misleading. If the District
decides not to amend the record as requested by the he parent or
eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible
student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment.
Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be
provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to
a hearing.
3.
The right to consent to disclosure of personally
identifiable information contained in the he student’s education
records, except tot he extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without
consent. Once exception that
permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate educational interests.
A school official is a person employed by the District as an
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member
(including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel);
a person serving on the School board; a person or company with whom the
District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney,
auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or, a parent or student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official in performing his/her
tasks. A school official has
a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
educational record in order to fulfill his/her professional
responsibility.
4.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the
requirements of FERPA. The
name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:
Family and Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
The Tuttle School
District proposes to designate the following personally identifiable
information contained in a student’s education record as “directory
information” and will disclose that information without prior written
consent:
1.
The student’s name
2.
The names of the student’s parents
3.
The student’s date of birth
4.
The student’s class designation (i.e., freshman)
5.
The student’s extra-curricular participation
6.
The student’s s achievement awards or honors
7.
The student’s weight and height if a member of an
athletic team
8.
The student’s photograph
9.
The school or school district the student attended before
he/she enrolled in the school district.
The above directory
information will not be released if the parent/guardian or
student (if he/she is eighteen (18) years or older) notifies Tuttle
Public Schools that any or all of the designated information is not to
be released. Tuttle Schools
should be notified within a reasonable amount of time (three to five
days) after this public notice has been given.
In case a parent of a
student, a student, or former student 18 years old, or a citizen of the
Tuttle School District believes that the district is violating the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), that person has a right
to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
The address is:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office
U.S. Department of Education
Room 4511, Switzer Building
Washington, D.C. 20202
(202) 732-2058
A translation will be
provided for anyone not able to read and understand the policy or for
anyone not able to read and understand English.
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Each teacher will
receive a daily bulletin. This
bulletin is to be read to the third period class by the teacher.
PETITIONS AND GROUP MEETINGS
A petition of any cause
may not be circulated in a school building without the approval of the
Superintendent. Also,
meetings shall be approved by the principal.
FUND RAISING CAMPAIGNS
Any method or occasion
of raising money by a student group must be approved by the faculty
sponsor, the principal, and the Board of Education.
All club moneys must be turned into the bookkeeper in the
administration office daily. Cash
must not be left on the school premises overnight.
Persons who collect moneys will be responsible to file a receipt
for the replacement of any moneys accounted for, misplaced, lost, or
stolen. No outside groups
may sell any fundraiser items during school hours.
CLOSING OF SCHOOL - BAD WEATHER
In case school has to be
dismissed because of bad weather, the only official announcement that
will be made will be at 7:00 a.m. on Oklahoma City television stations.
EMERGENCY SIGNALS
FIRE SIGNAL: LONG
INTERMITTENT SOUNDING OF ALARM
ACTION: TAKE NEEDED
ESCAPE ROUTE
TORNADO SIGNAL: STEADY
SOUNDING OF ALARM
ACTION: MOVE STUDENTS TO
INTERIOR WALLS USING THE TUCK-AND-COVER POSITION.
HEAD AGAINST THE WALL. STAY
IN POSITION UNTIL GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR.
HAZING
Hazing is disallowed by
any class or organization at Tuttle Schools.
PROHIBITION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1.
It is the policy of the Tuttle Public Schools to provide a
learning and working atmosphere for students, employees, and visitors
free from sexual harassment.
2.
It is a violation of this policy for any administrator,
teacher, or other employee, or any student to engage in or condone
sexual harassment.
3.
It is the responsibility of every employee to recognize
acts of sexual harassment and take every action necessary to ensure that
the applicable policies and procedures of this school district are
implemented.
4.
Any employee or student who believes that he/she has been
subjected to sexual harassment has the right to file a complaint and to
receive prompt and appropriate handling of the complaint.
Further, all reasonable efforts shall be made to maintain the
confidentiality and protect the privacy of all parties.
5.
The complaint manager shall be responsible for assisting
employees and students seeking guidance or support in addressing matters
relating to sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior of a sexual
nature.
6.
Sexual Harassment - Behavior shown toward another person
without consent that is personally offensive to that person.
It debilitates morale and therefore interferes with the working
or learning effectiveness of its victims and their peers.
Includes, but is not limited: gestures, jokes, touching in a
sexual way (grabbing, pinching, “brushing up against”, another
person, etc.) symbolic, verbal and written communications with sexual
innuendo’s, and the dissemination of information (gossip), true or
false, about a person.
1ST OFFENSE:
Detention, ISD, or out-of-school suspension per the
circumstances.
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES:
ISD or out-of-school suspension per the circumstances
POLICY, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THE
INTERNET
Acceptable Use Policy
Internet
access is available to students and staff in the Tuttle Public School
system. Access to e-mail and
the Internet will enable students and staff to explore thousands of
libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging message with
Internet users throughout the world. With access to computers and people
all over the world also comes the availability of material that may not
be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school
setting. Tuttle Public
Schools has taken available precautions to restrict access to
controversial materials. However,
on a global network it is impossible to control all materials.
Families should be warned that some material accessible via the
Internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate,
or potentially offensive to some people.
While our intent is to make Internet access available to further
educational goals and objectives, industrious users may find ways to
access other materials as well. We
firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available
on this worldwide network far outweigh the possibility that users my
intentionally or unintentionally procure material that is not consistent
with our educational goals. Ultimately,
parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and
conveying the standards that their children should follow when using
media and information sources. To
that end, Tuttle Public Schools supports and respects each family’s
right to decide whether or not to apply for access.
Internet
access is coordinated through a complex association of government
agencies, and regional and state networks.
The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper
conduct of the end users who must adhere to strict guidelines.
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer
networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway.
General school rules for behavior and communications apply.
The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and access
entails responsibility. The
following guidelines are provided here so that users are aware of the
responsibilities of Internet access at Tuttle Public Schools.
In general, Internet use is subject to all policies of Tuttle
Public Schools and the laws of the State of Oklahoma and the United
States of America. Violations
may result in the revocation of Internet access at school, disciplinary
action that could include suspension or expulsion, and/or appropriate
legal action.
Internet – Terms and
Conditions
1.
Acceptable Use. The purpose of NSFNET,
which is the backbone network to the Internet, is to support research
and education in and among academic institutions by providing access to
unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work.
School use must be in support of education and research and
consistent with educational objectives.
Use of other organizations’ network or computing resources must
comply with the rules appropriate for that network.
2.
User Guidelines.
·
Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state
regulation is prohibited. This
includes, but is not limited to the following:
copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or
material protected by trade secret.
·
Etiquette: Users are
expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.
These include, but are not limited to the following:
·
Be polite. Messages should
not be abusive to others.
·
Use appropriate language. Do
not swear, use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate language.
·
Do not reveal personal information (i.e., names, addresses, phone
numbers, social security numbers, etc.)
·
Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of
the network by other users.
·
Security: If the user can
identify a security problem on the Internet, a teacher or system
administrator must be notified. Do
not demonstrate problems to other users.
·
The following behaviors are not permitted:
·
Accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing pornographic,
obscene, or sexually explicit material.
·
Using inappropriate language, including obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar,
rude, disrespectful, threatening, or inflammatory language.
·
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
·
Vandalizing, damaging, or disabling the property of another person or
organization
·
Violating copyright laws or using another person’s intellectual
property without their prior approval or proper citation
·
Accessing another person’s materials, information, or files without
the implied or direct permission of that person
·
Intentionally wasting limited resources
·
Using the network for commercial purposes
·
Purchasing products or services
·
Attempting to log on to the Internet as a system administrator, or to
obtain unauthorized access to the district system or any other computer
system through the district system, or to go beyond the user’s
authorized access
·
Privacy. Reasonable efforts
will be exercised to maintain the privacy of users.
However, users should not expect that files stored on
school-based computers will always be private.
Electronic messages and files stored on school-based computers
may be treated like school lockers.
Network administrators may review files, e-mail, and records of
online activities under the following circumstances:
·
Routine system maintenance,
·
General inspection or monitoring with or without notice, if there is
reasonable suspicion of widespread inappropriate use,
·
Specific review of individual files or monitoring of individual
activity, with or without notice, if there is individualized reasonable
suspicion of inappropriate us
·
And general monitoring of Web research activities with notice to
students that such monitoring will be ongoing.
·
Students must have a signed Internet
User Agreement and Parent Permission Form on file before Internet
access will be granted. (An Internet
User Agreement and Parent Permission Form is located on the last
page of the student handbook.)
3.
Disclaimer. Tuttle
Public Schools makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or
implied, for the service it is providing.
Tuttle Public Schools will not be responsible for any damages
suffered. This includes loss
of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, misdeliveries, or service
information obtained via the network is at the user’s own risk.
Tuttle Public Schools is not responsible for the accuracy or
quality of information obtained through the network.
Tuttle Public Schools is not responsible for any financial
obligation from unauthorized use of the system for the purchase of
products or services nor damages caused by a user’s inappropriate us
of the system
4.
Exception
of Terms and Conditions.
All terms and conditions as stated in the Policy, Terms, and Conditions for Use of the Internet are applicable
to Tuttle Public Schools in addition to NSFNET.
The terms and conditions of this policy reflect the entire
agreement of the parties and supersede all prior oral or written
agreements and understandings of the parties.
These terms and conditions shall be governed and interpreted in
accordance with school policy, the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and
the United States of America. All
students will sign an Internet User Agreement and Parent Permission Form
before Internet access will be granted.
Students under age 18 must also have signed parental permission
on the same form. |
