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Ottawa-Glandorf High School

630 Glendale Ave.

Ottawa, OH 45875

High School 419-523-5702

Athletic Office 419-523-6220

High School Fax 419-523-6346

Superintendent’s Office 419-523-5261

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WELCOME TO OTTAWA-GLANDORF HIGH SCHOOL

The administration and faculty of Ottawa-Glandorf High School take great pleasure in welcoming you to “Titan Country.” We have a personal interest in you and hope your experiences here will be meaningful and memorable. We want you to become involved in the life of Ottawa-Glandorf High School and help us to carry forward our proud tradition of excellence. Understanding the rules, regulations, and policies that are in effect at OGHS is the responsibility of every student.

The policies and procedures in this handbook are designed to establish a positive school climate ensuring a successful year at OGHS. Your teachers are eager to help you achieve your academic and personal goals and to prepare you for a successful adult life. Along with your studies, get involved in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities. These activities are designed to help you enjoy school life. Your success is directly related to your efforts.

MISSION STATEMENT OF OTTAWA-GLANDORF HIGH SCHOOL

The mission of Ottawa-Glandorf High School is a commitment to inspire excellence, nurture enthusiastic learning and help students in achieving their maximum potential.

ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

“The Ottawa-Glandorf School Board of Education declares it to be the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of race, color, creed, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, and place of residence within the boundaries of this district.”

Upon request of the Ottawa-Glandorf High School Principal, reasonable accommodations will be made for any disabled student to be able to participate in any activity.

OTTAWA-GLANDORF SCHOOLS –
BOARD OF EDUCATION

There are five members of the Ottawa-Glandorf Local School Board of Education. They are elected by the community at large. The present members of the school board are as follows: Ron Horstman, Becky Leader, Anna Recker, Kim Schroeder and Joseph Uphaus. Regular school board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.

ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF

William Hanna – High School Principal – 419-523-5702

David Sweet – Dean of Students – 419-523-5702

Brian Bennet and Jo Roth – Guidance Counselors – 419-523-5702

Deb Selhorst and Deb Kuhlman – High School Secretaries – 419-523-5702

Al Laubenthal – Athletic Director – 419-523-6220

Sally Guilford – Cafeteria Director – 419-523-5576

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education of the Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District believes that each individual should be accepted into the educational program as he/she is, and that he/she shall be provided with a stimulating environment and opportunities for learning experiences designed to promote behavioral changes that will effect continuing satisfactory adjustments to life.

In the practical application of this philosophy, opportunities shall be provided to each individual within the limits of his/her capacity to:

a) Develop physical, mental and emotional health

b) Develop moral and ethical values

c) Develop an appreciation for his/her role in the family and in civic groups

d) Develop skills for effective participation in the democratic processes

e) Develop the ability to communicate ideas

f) Develop knowledge and understanding of the natural environment

g) Develop economic competence as a consumer

h) Develop salable skills and vocational competence

i) Develop appreciation of the arts

j) Develop wise use of leisure time

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES

The rules, regulations, and procedures of Ottawa-Glandorf High School are designed to allow students to be educated in a safe and orderly environment. All students are expected to follow the directions of all staff members and obey all school rules. Adult students (age 18 or older) are expected to follow all school rules, regulations and procedures.

Students are expected to arrive at school prepared to learn. It is the student’s responsibility to arrive on time and be prepared to participate in the educational process. If for some reason, this is not possible, the student should seek help from one of the Guidance Counselors, Dean of Students, or Principal.

In order to keep parents informed of their child’s progress in school, parents will be provided information on a regular basis and whenever concerns arise. Many times it will be the responsibility of the student to deliver information. The school, however, may use the mail system, e-mail, or phone to ensure contact. Parents are encouraged to build a two-way link with the teachers of their child or children.

Student safety is the responsibility of both students and staff. Staff members are familiar with emergency procedures such as evacuation procedures, fire and tornado drills, safety drills in the event of a terrorist or other violent attack and accident reporting procedures. If a student is aware of any dangerous situation or accident, he/she must notify a staff person immediately.

State Law requires that all students have an emergency medical authorization completed and signed by a parent or guardian on file in the high school office. This emergency medical authorization must be on file in order for a student to participate in an activity off of school grounds, including field trips, spectator trips, athletic and other extracurricular activities as well as co-curricular activities. Students with specific health care needs should deliver written notice about such needs, along with physician documentation to the high school office or nurse’s office.

DAILY BELL SCHEDULE

7:47 WARNING BELL – STUDENTS GO TO 1ST PERIOD

7:50 - 8:30 FIRST PERIOD

8:33 - 9:13 SECOND PERIOD

9:16 - 9:41 INTERVENTION

9:44 - 10:24 THIRD PERIOD

10:27 - 11:07 FOURTH PERIOD

11:10 - 11:50 FIFTH PERIOD

11:53 - 12:33 SIXTH PERIOD

12:36 - 1:16 SEVENTH PERIOD

1:19 - 1:59 EIGHTH PERIOD

2:02 - 2:42 NINTH PERIOD

ONE HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE

8:47 WARNING BELL – STUDENTS GO TO 1ST PERIOD

8:50 - 9:26 FIRST PERIOD

9:29 - 10:05 SECOND PERIOD

10:08 - 10:44 THIRD PERIOD

10:47 - 11:23 FOURTH PERIOD

11:26 - 12:03 FIFTH PERIOD

12:06 - 12:43 SIXTH PERIOD

12:46 - 1:23 SEVENTH PERIOD

1:26 - 2:03 EIGHTH PERIOD

2:06 - 2:42 NINTH PERIOD

TWO HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE

9:47 WARNING BELL – STUDENTS GO TO 1ST PERIOD

9:50 - 10:20 FIRST PERIOD

10:23 - 10:52 SECOND PERIOD

10:55 - 11:24 THIRD PERIOD

11:27 - 11:56 FOURTH PERIOD

11:59 - 12:29 FIFTH PERIOD

12:32 - 1:02 SIXTH PERIOD

1:05 - 1:35 SEVENTH PERIOD

1:38 - 2:08 EIGHTH PERIOD

2:11 - 2:41 NINTH PERIOD

THREE HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE

10:47 WARNING BELL – STUDENTS GO TO 1ST PERIOD

10:50 - 11:20 FIRST PERIOD

11:23 - 11:52 SECOND PERIOD

11:55 - 12:24 THIRD PERIOD

12:27 - 12:56 FOURTH PERIOD

12:59 - 1:29 FIFTH PERIOD

1:32 - 2:02 SIXTH PERIOD

2:05 - 2:35 SEVENTH PERIOD

2:38 - 3:08 EIGHTH PERIOD

3:11 - 3:42 NINTH PERIOD

OTTAWA-GLANDORF HIGH SCHOOL – PROCEDURES

Admission to OGHS – Students attending OGHS must live within the boundary lines of our school district. Students not living in this school district must apply for Open Enrollment through the Superintendent’s Office of the Ottawa-Glandorf School District. Requests will be reviewed and either denied or approved as quickly as possible. If the Open Enrollment request is approved, then the student(s) may attend OGHS. If the Open Enrollment request is denied, the student cannot attend OGHS and must attend their home school.

Students that are new to the Ottawa-Glandorf School District are required to enroll with their parents or legal guardians. When enrolling, the parent or guardian must provide copies of the following items:

1) birth certificate,2) court papers allocating parental rights and responsibilities or custody, 3) proof of residency, and 4) proof of immunizations. The student, parent or guardian must also make us aware of the previous school that was attended so that a records request can be made

A student who has been suspended or expelled by another public school in Ohio or from a public school in another state may be temporarily denied admission to OGHS during the period of suspension or expulsion. Prior to the denying of admission, the Superintendent shall offer the student an opportunity for a hearing to review the circumstances of the suspension or expulsion and any other factors the Superintendent determines to be relevant.

Transfer / Withdrawal from OGHS – A student who anticipates transferring to another school must obtain a withdrawal form from the main office. This form must be signed by the student’s teachers, by the Dean of Students and by the Principal. The student must return all textbooks and other class materials that the teachers need returned. All debts must also be paid before any school records are released. In compliance with State Law, no student under the age of 18 will be allowed to withdraw from school without the written consent of his/her parents or custodians. A student under the age of 18 who withdraws from school shall be reported to the juvenile judge of the county and to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for suspension of their driver’s license. Students under the age of 18 must also have a work permit and show that they will be working. The signature of the Superintendent must also be obtained by a student under the age of 18 who is withdrawing from school.

Arrival-Departure – Classes begin at 7:50 AM. Students need to arrive at school prior to the starting time, but not before 7:30 AM. A warning tone sounds at 7:47 AM. Students then have 3 minutes to get to their first period class. Students that arrive to school before 7:30 AM need to be under the supervision of a staff member or be here for some type of school activity.

No student is to leave school grounds during the school day without permission. This permission is granted through someone in the Principal’s office after a parent or guardian has called the school office. A parent or guardian must call in all early dismissals for a student. We need to have the early dismissals called in prior to 9:00 AM. Any time a student leaves the school building or returns to the building, he/she must sign the student sign in/out sheet which is located in the Principal’s office. Upon returning to school, an office employee will give the student a pass to return to class and present the pass to the teacher. If the student leaves for a doctor’s visit, we need to have the student return to school with a slip from the doctor’s office.

Tardiness – Tardiness to school or to a class needs to be avoided. Students are expected to arrive to school on time and they are expected to be in their classrooms on time. The school day begins at 7:50 AM, with the warning tone sounding at 7:47 AM. Every 5th tardy to school will result in disciplinary action which may be a Saturday school detention or possible suspension. Teachers will issue detentions for the first three (3) tardies to class. After that, the student will be referred to the Principal or Dean of Students. At this point, the student will receive a Saturday school detention or a suspension. If a teacher is the cause for a student being late to another class, the student should secure a note from that teacher explaining why the student was late to class.

Early Dismissals – Early dismissals must be called in to the Principal’s office by the parent, guardian, or grandparent of the student. The reason for the early dismissal should be given along with the time of departure from school and if the student will be returning to school. Students must sign out in the Principal’s office when leaving for an early dismissal and sign in upon returning to school. Early dismissals should be called in prior to 9:00 AM. No student will be released to a person other than a custodial parent or guardian without a written permission note signed by the custodial parent or guardian.

School Closings – Should inclement weather such as heavy snow, ice, fog or some other emergency require cancellation or delay of school, this information will be broadcasted over radio stations out of Findlay, Lima, and Defiance. The announcement will also be made over television stations out of Lima and Toledo. The cancellations or delays can also be found on the school’s website (www.oghs.noacsc.org) and on the websites of various radio and television stations that take our information. School delays due to weather will change the starting time of school. A school delay of one hour means that classes will start at 8:50 AM, with the warning tone at 8:47 AM. A school delay of two hours changes the starting time to 9:50 AM with the warning tone at 9:47 AM. A school delay of three hours changes the starting time to 10:50 AM, with the warning tone at 10:47 AM. Also, with a three hour delay, we will have an extended day, as school will be dismissed at 3:42 PM.

Announcements – School announcements are done twice daily. Announcements will be made over the public address system at the start of the Intervention period and again at the start of 8th period. All announcements should be given to someone in the main office, where approval must be secured. Announcements will also appear on the Titan TV channel during the course of the school day.

Book Bags – Students are not allowed to bring a book bag into the school building. Students who are in Physical Education classes and athletics will be allowed to bring gym bags as long as those bags can be placed in the student lockers. Gym bags are not to be carried into the classrooms. If a gym bag cannot be placed in a student locker, the student should talk to their coach or Physical Education teacher to make other arrangements for storage of the bag until it is to be used.

Lockers – A locker will be assigned to each student. Property in a locked or unlocked locker is the student’s responsibility. The school is not responsible for stolen items. Lockers are school property and can be searched at any time. Students must be aware of the fact that searches of lockers by school officials are legal. Students are responsible for keeping their assigned locker clean, both inside and out. Damages caused to the locker by any type of misuse will be charged to the student assigned to the locker unless it is proven that someone else did the damage. Any locker malfunction should be reported to someone in the Principal’s office.

Hall Pass – Hall passes are in the back of the Student Planner. There are enough hall pass sheets to last all four quarters. Teachers are to sign the hall pass when a student needs to leave the classroom, study hall, Gym or Library.

Library / Media Center – Any student may utilize the Library facility during a study hall or class if the classroom teacher or study hall teacher authorizes it. Students must be checked in by the Librarian or the Library Aide upon arrival. There is to be no food or drink in the Library/Media Center.

Driving and Parking Lot Regulations – Students driving vehicles to school are to park in the student lot upon arrival to school. Vehicles are to stay parked until the end of the day unless a student has special permission to leave. Students are not permitted to sit in their vehicles once they have arrived and are parked on school grounds. Any vehicle that a student is driving to school must be registered in the Principal’s office and must have a parking permit displayed on the rear view mirror. Vehicle registration forms will be passed out to all sophomores, juniors and seniors on the first day of school. Parking permits cost $5.00. Replacement cost for a parking permit will be $10.00. Any vehicle without a parking permit or parked in an unauthorized area for students, will be subject to being towed at the cost of the student. Students are required to park in the student parking lot in an orderly and safe fashion. There are plenty of parking spaces in the student parking lot, so parking in other areas around or on school grounds will not be authorized. Reckless operation of a vehicle on school grounds will result in disciplinary action.

After School Pick-Up –High school students are to meet their after-school ride in the area outside of the Media Center. We DO NOT want students picked up in front of the school at the end of the school day. We have Pre-School student pick-up in front of the school, so we would like high school student pick-up in a different area, which is the area right outside of the Media Center, also known as the Library.

Emergency Drills – All schools are required by law to have periodic fire drills to prepare students and staff in case of a real emergency. Instructions for each classroom are posted. Exit routes have been planned carefully to avoid congestion and to empty the building in the shortest time possible.

General rules to follow: *Close all windows and doors. *Turn out the lights. *Proceed quietly and quickly to the specified exit and out to the designated area. *Do not block driveways. *Do not re-enter the building until someone has signaled the end of the fire drill.

Tornado Drills – Tornado drills are conducted each spring. Directions for the drill are posted and also will be given over the public address system. Designated areas in corridors, which will shield students and staff from glass and other hazards, are posted in each classroom.

Insurance – An accident insurance program is made available to all pupils in the Ottawa-Glandorf School District through a private independent insurance company. This accident policy affords very broad coverage. All students will receive the information to take home to their parents or guardians.

Injury and Illness – All injuries must be reported to a teacher, bus driver, school aide or to someone in the Principal’s office. The school nurse will attend to the student if he/she is available. If the injury is minor, the student will be treated and may return to class. If medical attention is required, office personnel will follow the school’s emergency procedures. A student accident form must be completed by the staff member in charge where the accident occurred. This accident report will be filed in the Principal’s office and with the school nurse. A student who becomes ill during the school day should request permission from the teacher to report to the Principal’s office. If a student is between classes, then the student is to report directly to the Principal’s office. Students are not permitted to use their cell phone to call someone because they are ill. Students are not to hang out in the locker rooms or the restroom if they feel ill. When the ill student reports to the Principal’s office, the school nurse will be contacted if available. If the school nurse is not available, then the Dean of Students or the Principal will determine if the student needs to leave school. If that decision is made, then a parent, guardian or family member or someone from the Emergency Medical form will be contacted. Any student who is ill and leaves school grounds without permission will be considered a truant student and will have to face disciplinary action.

Use of Medications – In those circumstances where a student must take prescribed medication during the school day, the following guidelines are to be observed:

1) Parents should, with their physician’s counsel, determine whether the medication schedule could be adjusted to avoid administering medication during school.

2) A medical form must be completed by a doctor and put on file in the Nurse’s office or in the Principal’s office.

3) All medication will be kept in and dispensed through the Nurse’s office. Under school district policy, any staff member other than the Principal’s office staff cannot provide medicine to students.

4) No medication will be given unless the school district’s medication policy has been met. Directions are provided in the Principal’s office.

5) Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent or guardian will be destroyed by the Nurse, Principal or Dean of Students’ when a prescription is no longer to be administered, or at the end of the school year.

6) The parents or guardians shall have the sole responsibility to instruct their child to take the medication at the scheduled time.

Non-prescribed (over the counter) Medications – No staff member will be permitted to dispense non-prescribed over-the-counter medication to any student without parental authorization. If a student is found using or possessing a non-prescribed medication without parent authorization, the student will be brought to the Principal’s office. Parents will be contacted for authorization. The medication will be confiscated until written or verbal authorization is received. Any student who distributes a medication of any kind to another student or is found to possess a medication other than the one authorized is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will be disciplined accordingly.

Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases – Because a school has a high concentration of people, it is necessary to take specific measures when the health or safety of the group is at risk. The school’s professional staff has the authority to remove or isolate a student who has been ill or has been exposed to a communicable disease or highly transient pest, such as lice.

Control of NonCasual-Contact Communicable Disease

The school district has an obligation to protect staff and students from noncasual-contact communicable diseases. When a noncasual-contact communicable disease is suspected, the student’s health will be reviewed by a panel of resource people, including the County Health Department. The school will protect the privacy of the person affected and those in contact with the affected person. Students and staff will be permitted to remain in school unless there is definitive evidence to warrant exclusion.

Immunizations – Each student must have the immunizations required by law or have an authorized State waiver. If a student does not have the necessary immunizations or waivers, a school administrator may remove the student from school or require compliance with a set deadline. This is for the safety of all students and in accordance with State Law.

Emergency Medical Authorization – The Ottawa-Glandorf School Board of Education has established a policy that every student must have an Emergency Medical Authorization form completed and signed by his/her parent or guardian. This form will be kept on file in the Principal’s office. Teachers or advisors for field trips, spectator trips and co-curricular events will take a copy of the form. A second Emergency Medical Authorization form will be filled out by all those involved in athletics.

Athletics – Students wanting to participate in athletics must have passed five (5) credits or the equivalent from the preceding quarter. A student receiving two (2) “F’s” during a grading period or not maintaining a 1.50 GPA will be deemed ineligible.

Student athletes must attend at least one-half (1/2) of a school day in order to compete in an athletic event or practice that day or night. Attendance policies define one-half (1/2) day as arriving at school before 11:15 AM or leaving school after 11:15 AM. An athlete absent from school more than one-half (1/2) day shall not practice or participate in a game on the day of the absence. Exceptions may be made with prior approval of the building Principal. Examples are college visits, attending a funeral, more than one doctor appointment, etc.

Assemblies – Classes will be called to the Gym or Auditorium over the P.A. system. Students are expected to be cooperative and respectful towards all presenters of school assemblies. Proper student conduct is expected.

Dances – For all school sponsored dances/activities students are to arrive within one-half (1/2) hour after the official start. For example, if a dance starts at 8:00 PM, all students need to be here by 8:30 PM. During the dance/activity students are not allowed to leave to go to their car. Once you leave the dance/activity you cannot come back in unless you secure permission from the dance/activity Advisor, Principal or Dean of Students. If the permission is not secured from one of those people you will not be permitted back in. The Ottawa-Glandorf Student Code of Conduct will be enforced if any student breaks one of the rules or regulations.

Lunch – Ottawa-Glandorf High School has a closed lunch policy. This means that students are required to stay on school grounds during the lunch periods. Leaving the school grounds at lunch time without permission is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. During the lunch periods, students are asked to stay in the Cafeteria or go to the Gym. Students will be allowed to go to the restrooms but must return to the Cafeteria or Gym. Loitering in the restroom or wondering around the hallways is prohibited. Students are not permitted to go to their lockers during lunch time. Students are required to line up for lunch in an orderly fashion. There is to be no butting in line or saving a space. Students are required to return all trays and utensils to the cleaning window and to throw their trash away in the trash cans provided. Students who are caught leaving trays or trash where they were sitting in the Cafeteria will face disciplinary action. The throwing of food or trash will also result in disciplinary action. All food and drinks are to be kept in the Cafeteria.

Food – Students are expected to buy food through the school’s cafeteria or from the vending machines in the lunch room area. Food from outside restaurants or other eating establishments should not be brought into the building by individual students or their parents. Students are allowed to bring a packed lunch from home. Food from outside restaurants will be allowed only if a teacher, advisor or some other school personnel has organized it for a group of students and it has been approved by the Principal or Dean of Students. Food and drink must stay in the Cafeteria during lunchtime. During the course of the day, students are allowed to carry water.

Textbooks – Students are responsible for the textbooks issued to them during the school year. Textbooks are numbered and recorded by the teacher as they are handed out to the student. To help maintain the condition of the books, students should cover their books. A fee will be charged to students who lose their books or damage their books. It is important that teachers and students agree upon the condition of the book when it is first issued. Teachers will keep a record of the agreement. At the end of the school year if the condition of the book is worse than when it was issued, a fee will be charged. All textbooks must be returned prior to the last day of the school year. Students who have not paid the cost of a lost, damaged or stolen book will have their grades and transcripts withheld until the costs are paid or the book(s) returned. All textbooks are the property of the Ottawa-Glandorf School District and are on loan to the students. It is important that students take great care of the books issued to them.

Workbook and Lab Fees – Workbook prices and lab fees are established on a yearly basis. Book bills will be distributed sometime during the first two weeks of school. All fees and workbook bills must be paid no later than 30 days after book bills are distributed, unless arrangements are made with the high school Principal or Dean of Students. Students will have their grades and transcripts withheld until all fees and workbook bills are paid in full.

Student Fines

Charges may be imposed for loss, damage or destruction of school apparatus, equipment, musical instruments, library materials, textbooks and for damage to school buildings or property. Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment. Students can avoid late fines by promptly returning borrowed materials. Failure to pay fines, fees or charges may result in the withholding of grades and credits and may keep a senior from participating in the graduation ceremony. If the damage or loss was intentional, the student will be subject to discipline according to the Student Discipline Code

Care of Property – Students are responsible for their own personal property. The school will not be responsible for personal property. Valuables such as jewelry, or irreplaceable items should not be brought to school. If a student has money in his/her possession, and the student has to change clothes, it would be appropriate for that student to ask a teacher to keep the wallet, purse, or money and other valuables locked up in a safe place. The school is not liable for any loss or damage to personal valuables.

Internet Usage – The Technology Department at OGHS is a very integral and necessary part of our educational plan. Students have access to many computers throughout the day, including wireless lap-top computers. As with all other equipment that belongs to the school, students will be held responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment. The misuse of any of the school’s computers, cameras, televisions or any other technology equipment will result in disciplinary action, of which one will be the loss of privilege to use the school’s equipment. All students will be required to sign an Internet Access Consent form and an E-mail Consent form. Any misuse of the Internet or e-mail system will result in disciplinary action. Students are expected to abide by the student ethics and conduct rules when on the Internet or using e-mail. Student use of the Internet through the school is a privilege. This privilege may be revoked at any time for misuse. Students can be and will be monitored while using the Internet. We can determine what computer was used, what time and what sites were opened. All of this information belongs to the Ottawa-Glandorf School system.

E-Mail Usage – All e-mails that are sent by someone using a computer that belong to the Ottawa-Glandorf School system is the property of the school district. The same goes for all e-mail that is sent to a computer owned by the Ottawa-Glandorf School system. Student use of e-mail is a privilege and this privilege can be revoked at any time for misuse. Student e-mail can be and may be read by school personnel, especially if there is concern about misuse. The following items are considered to be unacceptable uses of the e-mail system and will result in disciplinary action:

1) Using someone else’s e-mail or permitting someone else to use your e-mail

2) Using your e-mail for activities which are not related to education

3) Transmitting abusive, offensive, or harassing language or statements. These items should not be sent out or received from another computer.

4) Developing or transmitting inappropriate graphics

5) Soliciting others

6) Transmitting or receiving e-mail of sexual content

7) Transmitting or receiving e-mail dealing with ethnic slurs, and/or jokes

8) Transmitting e-mail for the purpose of “chain letter” effects

9) Transmitting e-mail promoting illegal activities such as underage drinking, drugs, criminal activity, etc.

10) Any activity that school personnel determines to be improper usage of the e-mail system. Good advice would be to ask and be told no.

Wireless Communication Devices

Possession of a wireless communication device (WCD) by a student is a privilege that may be forfeited by an student who fails to abide by the terms of this guideline or otherwise engages in misuse of this privilege. Strict adherence to this guideline is required.

A “wireless communication device” is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. The following devices are examples of WCDs: cellular and wireless telephones, pagers/beepers, personal digital assistants(PDAs), Blackberries/Smartphones, WiFi-enabled or broadband access devices, two-way radios or video broadcasting devices, laptops and other devices that allow a person to record and/or transmit, on either a real time or delayed basis, sound, video or still images, text, or other information.

Students are prohibited from usin WCDs or having them “On” during the regularly scheduled school day (from the tone that signals the start of the school day up to the tone that ends 9^th period.) The device must powered completely “Off” and not just placed into vibrate or silent mode; a device will be considered “On” if it ready to receive, send, capture or record any communication, visual image, sound, text message or other information. Students may use WCDs while riding to and from school on a school bus or other vehicle provided by the Board of Education or on a school bus or Board-provided vehicle during school-sponsored activities, at the discretion of the bus driver, classroom teacher and/or sponsor/advisor/coach. Distracting behavior that creates an unsafe environment will not be tolerated.

WCDs, including but not limited to devices with cameras, may not be possessed, activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. These locations and circumstances include but are not limited to classrooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, bathrooms and any other areas where students or others may change clothes or be in any stage or degree of disrobing or changing clothes, whether here or at another school district where a school activity or athletic event is occurring. The building principal has authority to make determinations as to other specific locations and situations where possession of a WCD is absolutely prohibited.

Students are prohibited from using WCDs to capture, record or transmit the words (i.e. audio) and/or images (i.e. pictures/video) of any student, staff member, or other person in the school or while attending a school-related activity, without express prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording, or transmission of such words or images. Using a WCD to take or transmit audio and/or pictures/video of an individual without his/her consent is considered an invasion of privacy. Students are prohibited from using a WCD in any way that might reasonably create in the mind of another person an impression of being threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed or intimidated. Students are prohibited from using a WCD to capture and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using their WCDs to receive such information.

Students participating in extra-curricular, co-curricular activities and athletics must contact their coach, advisor, or sponsor for his/her rules involving the use of WCDs after school hours or on after school bus trips. Coaches and sponsors will set their rules and enforce consequences involving the use and/or misuse of these devices.

No Expectation of Confidentiality will exist in the use of WCDs on school premises/property.

The Ottawa-Glandorf School Board of Education and Ottawa-Glandorf High School assumes no responsibility or theft, loss, damage or vandalism to WCDs brought onto its property. Parents/Guardians are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the School Office. Students may use school phones to contact parents/guardians during the school day with permission from office personnel.

Using a WCD in an unauthorized manner or in violation of this guideline may result in loss of this privilege and/or additional disciplinary action ( such as; warnings, parental notification and conferences, loss privilege to have the WCD on school premises/property, suspension, Saturday School Detentions, after school or before school detentions, confiscation of the WCD, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement if the violation involves an illegal activity.

Radios, Pagers, Video Games, I Pods, Headphones and Electronic Items – These types of items are not to be used during the school day, which is from 7:50 AM to 2:42 PM. Students may be allowed to possess these items as long as the devices are turned off during school hours. Any such item found to be on will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring

This serves as notice to all students, faculty and staff that OGHS is using video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment to observe, monitor and/or record the behavior and activity of all people on school property or grounds, or participating in school functions. Although constant, real-time monitoring may not always be possible, it is expected that video images will be monitored on scheduled basis. Real-time viewing shall be limited to the building principal or his/her designees (e.g. dean of students, security personnel, other administrators, athletic director and secretarial staff responsible for providing visitors with access to the building. Under certain circumstances local law enforcement may be contacted to view video. An individual may be refused permission to review video recording where it would; a) be an unreasonable invasion of a third party’s personal privacy, b) give rise to a concern for the safety of third party, c) constitute an authorized disclosure of student personally identifiable information under state and/or federal law, d) interfere with or compromise a law enforcement investigation/matter.

Pupil Schedule Load –

1) The minimum class load each year is six (6) classes per semester/year. A full credit subject is one that meets five days per week for 36 weeks with outside preparation, or six to ten periods per week for 36 weeks in laboratory courses. A maximum of two (2) study halls are allowed per semester or year.

2) Non-academic subjects are to be carried in addition to the basic academic units.

3) Health is required during the freshman year. Two semesters of physical education must be taken sometime during the 4 years of high school, preferably during the freshman and sophomore years. Computer Applications must be taken during the sophomore year.

4) Both semesters of a one unit subject must be taken to obtain a full credit.

5) The final responsibility for a pupil’s program planning toward graduation lays with the pupil and his/her parents or guardians. Counseling and advice are always available, but the individual pupil must be aware of his/her program objectives and needs.

Schedule Changes – Once a student has selected his/her courses for the year and has had the schedule approved and signed by his/her parents, seldom should there be the necessity for any change in the schedule. However, if a change is requested, there are some guidelines to follow:

1) The schedule change should take place within the first 2 weeks of the semester.

2) Changes can be made only if (a) the change will not overcrowd sections and (b) the change will not cause a course to be canceled because of lack of students.

3) There will not be changes in the schedule unless a student schedule change form is completed. Signatures must be obtained from the student, parents, counselor, teacher(s) of the course(s) involved and the Principal. The form must be returned to the Principal’s office or Guidance office before the change can be made official.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses – The Advanced Placement program enables students to complete college level studies while they are still in high school and to obtain college placement and credit on the basis of their performance in rigorous AP examinations.

Post Secondary Options – Students have the opportunity to take college courses while still in high school. This is possible because of the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program that is part of Senate Bill 140, the Education Reform Act.

Students must inform the Principal or Superintendent of their intent to participate in this program by March 30th. Also, the student must be accepted by a college. Finally, it must be determined if credit will be granted for high school credit, college credit or both. Currently, post secondary classes are available at OGHS (early morning – 7:00 to 7:40 AM), through the Putnam County Educational Service Center and on local college campuses. To obtain more information about the details of this program, local policies, as well as possible pros and cons of the program, contact the guidance counselors

College Visitations – Juniors and seniors may be excused to visit universities, colleges, technical schools or to job shadow. These visitations should be arranged through the Guidance office. These visits are considered an absence from school

Honor Roll – The main purpose of school is academic achievement. Special recognition is given to those students who are on the honor roll. The requirement for the honor roll is a grade point average of 3.50 – 4.00. Grades earned in all subjects, except Physical Education, will be counted in computing the honor roll. A student earning a grade of “D” or “I” in any subject automatically becomes ineligible for the honor roll. The student’s class rank (accumulative average) is computed at the end of each semester by adding credits from semester to semester.

Summer School – It is important that students make every attempt to succeed in their regularly scheduled classes before the alternative of Summer School is used. To bring summer school in line with other alternatives, students will only be allowed two (2) credits towards their high school graduation requirements. These credits must also be in two different subjects. To be eligible for Summer School, students will have to maintain a continual effort in class by turning in homework and other assignments. The student will also have to attain four (4) quality points during the year in which two (2) are earned during the second semester. If a student is in violation of the Attendance Policy, or is removed from class for other reasons, he/she will not be eligible to participate in Summer School. Establishing these guidelines will promote more participation and effort by the students during the school year.

Graduation – There is no constitutional right given to seniors to attend graduation exercises. Students can be given any earned diploma separately or by mail. Reasons why seniors may be denied participation in the graduation ceremony are as follows:

1) Suspension or expulsion from school occurs because of student conduct code violation(s). The misconduct that results in a suspension or expulsion does not have to be on school grounds. “Misconduct by a pupil that occurs off property owned or controlled by the district but is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the school district” and “misconduct by a pupil that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a school district official or employee, or the property of such official or employee.”

2) Student has not earned enough credits to allow him/her to graduate. This could go right down to the last week of school based on the student’s performance on final tests, final assignments and final exam.

3) Student failed a required subject(s) even though the student earned enough credits. This determination could go right down to the last week of school based on the student’s performance on final tests, final assignments and final exam.

4) Student has not fulfilled all necessary requirements to earn the right of graduation.

5) Student had excessive absenteeism. School policy would permit the student to fail based on poor attendance.

6) Student owes the school district money for a book bill, fine or other possible debt situation.

7) Student has not turned in all school owned or school related books, materials and equipment.

8) The above items are not all inclusive. There could be some other situations that may arise that could possibly keep a student from going through the graduation ceremony. Information would be presented to the Principal and Dean of Students, and then a decision would be decided upon.

Gifted Students Policy – School districts must use a three-part approach to screen students who perform or show potential for performing high levels of accomplishment in the areas of superior cognitive ability, specific academic ability, creativity, and visual or performing arts. Pre-assessment involves gathering student data from a variety of sources including teacher, parent, grades, and observations, review of student records, and outstanding products or performances. All students are involved in the pre-assessment phase. During the screening phase we examine the data from the pre-assessment and determine if additional assessment is necessary. The final stage involves assessment and possible identification.

Student Leaders – Qualifications for student government include the following:

1) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

2) Good moral and character standing

3) Good conduct and behavior at school

4) No record of suspension from school

Students cannot be both a class officer and Student Council representative.

Adult Student Rights – A student who has reached the age of majority has the option to assume full rights of an adult and may sign his/her own report card, excuse slips and permission slips and have free access to his/her records. Each student who has reached the age of majority shall assume full responsibility for his/her performance in school, attendance and compliance with school administrative guidelines. The administration reserves the right to advise parents of any situation regarding a student, regardless of age, which it deems worthy of parental involvement.

Relationship with Governmental Agencies – On occasion, principals will need police assistance. Reasons why police involvement may occur:

1) refusal of a person to leave school property after being requested to do so by an appropriate school authority,

2) willful destruction of school property,

3) theft,

4) obvious crime,

5) arson,

6) assaults or serious fighting,

7) possession of a dangerous weapon,

8) possession of alcohol or drugs,

9) sale or distribution of controlled substances,

10) blackmail, threatening, or extortion of students or staff members,

11) bona fide threat against a person’s life or threats of terrorist acts, bomb scares, etc.,

12) illegal or inappropriate operation of a motor vehicle,

13) child abuse or molestation,

14) mass walkout or sit-in on school property,

15) setting off firecrackers, pulling fire alarms and similar mischief,

16) a student leaving school property without permission, a missing person situation or a self-inflicted injury by a student, and

17) any other situation deemed necessary by the administration.

When police or other authorities arrive at the school and wish to interview a student or investigate an alleged law violation, they will contact the Principal or Dean of Students indicating the nature of their investigation and their desire to question a student or students. The Principal or Dean of Students will send for the student or students and move them to an unoccupied room and remain in the room during the questioning, unless the parent or guardian is present. If a student is being questioned because he/she is under suspicion of an alleged law violation, the student must be warned of his/her right to remain silent and to request that parents and/or an attorney be present. If the student makes the request, questioning will be terminated. Students who are being questioned to obtain evidence about an alleged law violation but are not under suspicion of the alleged offense are to be advised that they have the right to request the presence of their parents. If the student makes the request, questioning is terminated. Should a student be taken into custody or removed from the school premises by police or other authorities, the Principal or Dean of Students must make every effort to notify the student’s parents or guardians.

Student Rights of Expression – In accordance with Ottawa-Glandorf School Board of Education policy 5722 and 9700, students have the right, protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, to exercise freedom of speech. This includes the right to distribute or display, at reasonable times and places, unauthorized written material, petitions, buttons, badges or other insignia, except expression which:

1) is obscene to minors,

2) is libelous,

3) is pervasively indecent or vulgar,

4) advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law,

5) constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people,

6) presents a clear and present likelihood that the item will cause a disruption of school or school activities, a violation of school regulations or the commission of an unlawful act. Any student wishing to distribute unauthorized written material must first submit for approval a copy of the material to the Principal or Dean of Students 24 hours in advance of distribution.

Use of Breath Test Instruments – The Principal or Dean of Students may arrange for a breath test for blood alcohol to be conducted on a student whenever he/she has individualized reasonable suspicion to believe the student has consumed an alcoholic beverage. If a student is believed to have consumed an alcoholic beverage, the student is to be taken to a private administrative or instructional area on school property. The Principal or Dean of Students should have at least one other member of the teaching or administrative staff present as a witness to the test. If the student refuses to take the test, inform him/her that refusal to participate leaves the observed evidence of the alcohol use unrefuted thus leading to disciplinary action. The student will be allowed a second chance to take the test.

Use of Dogs on School Property – The Ottawa-Glandorf School Board of Education has authorized the use of specially trained dogs to detect the presence of drugs and devices such as bombs on school property. The presence of dogs on school property must be authorized, in advance, by the Principal, Superintendent or Dean of Students or be pursuant to a court order or warrant. A law enforcement officer specially trained to safely and competently work with the dog must handle the dog. The dog will be allowed to examine a student’s possessions, including vehicles. The dog may be allowed to examine school property, such as lockers, as permitted by the school Principal, Dean of Students or Superintendent.

Work Permits – Guidelines and applications for work permits may be obtained in the Principal’s office. When applications are completed, they must be returned to the Principal’s office. The student must also present a copy of his/her birth certificate for verification of age. Upon changing jobs, a new work permit must be obtained, filled out and filed. A student who has been granted permission to withdraw from school must maintain a job. Once the student loses the job, the student must return to school. A student who has been granted permission to withdraw from school will be checked on periodically by a school administrator or by the county attendance officer to make sure the student is still working.

Gifts – Students will be notified during a study hall or lunch if a gift has arrived for them in the Principal’s office. Students must wait until the end of the day to pick up the gift. If the gift is large enough to be in the way of the office workers, then the student will be notified and asked to take the gift to his/her vehicle or have someone in his/her family to pick it up from the Principal’s office.

CURRICULUM STANDARDS

The standards used in this guide are those established by:

A. The Ohio High School “Minimum” Standards 1985 within which all public high schools in the State of Ohio must operate.

B. Standards that have been established by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

C. Those standards established by the Ottawa-Glandorf Board of Education are prescribed in the Minimum Standards 1985.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Students are required to pass a minimum of 21 credits. The 21 credits that must be passed are as follows:

1. Four units of English.

2. Three units of Social Studies.

3. Three units of Mathematics.

4. Three units of Science.

5. One unit of Health and Physical Education. Health (.50 credits) is required freshman year. Physical Education (.5 credit) is required, but may be taken anytime during the four years of high school.

6. Computer Applications (Data Processing) (.25 credit) is required.

7. Remaining elective units must equal 21 credits.

8. Finished ICP (Individual Career Plan) for graduation.

B. The State of Ohio mandates passing all five parts of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) beginning with the class of 2007 and each year thereafter.

CREDITS NECESSARY FOR CLASS STANDING

For classification and assignment to a class at the beginning of the school year, the number of credits required is listed below:

Year: 9th 10th 11th 12th

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

0 5.5 11 16

VALEDICTORIAN POINT SYSTEM

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE

English I = 1 pt. Algebra I = 1 pt. PEC = 1 pt.

English II = 1 pt. Algebra II = 1 pt. Biology = 1 pt.

English III - College = 1 pt. Geometry = 1 pt. CP/Chemistry = 1 pt.

English IV - College = 1 pt. Coll Prep Algebra = 1 pt. Anatomy/Phys = 1 pt.

AP English IV = 2 pts. Trig/Pre-Calculus = 2 pts. Physics = 2 pts.

RSC Composition/Literature = 2 pts. ONU Algebra/Trigonometry = 2 pts.

Journalism = 1 pt. AP Calculus AB = 2 pts.

Speech = .5 pt. ONU Calculus = 2 pts.

AP Stats = 2 pts.

SOCIAL STUDIES FOREIGN LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS

World Studies 1750 - Present = 1 pt. 3 yrs of one language = 3 pts. Any Business or Computer

American History 1877-Present=1 pt. 4 yrs of one language = 4 pts. Class taken -

Issues In American History = .5 pt. One year or two

Street Law = .5 pt. semesters = 1 pt.

Current Events = .5 pt. Additional sem. = .5 pt.

World Geography = .5 pt. Engineering/Drawing = .5 pt

American Government = 1 pt. Intro To Engineering Drawing -

AP History = 2 pts. Project Lead The Way = 1 pt.

AP US Government & Politics = 2 pts. AP Computers = 2 pts.

ONU American History = 2 pts.

ONU Intro To American Gov’t = 2 pts.

ART CHOIR BAND

2 yrs of Art (Art I & Art II) = 1 pt. 2 yrs of Choir = 1 pt. 2 yrs of Band = 1 pt.

Art III = 2 pts. 3 yrs of Choir = 2 pts. 3 yrs of Band = 2 pts.

Advanced Art = 2 pts. 4 yrs of Choir = 2 pts. 4 yrs of Band = 2 pts.

Painting, Drawing, Ceramics/ Music Theory&Appr. = 1 pt.

Sculpting = .25 pt. per semester

ACT SCORES G.P.A. It is understood that the student must receive

27 - 28 = 1 pt. 3.60 - 3.69 = 1 pt. an “A” or a “B” in each class in order to receive

29 - 30 = 2 pts. 3.70 - 3.79 = 2 pts. points. The student with the highest

31 - 32 = 3 pts. 3.80 - 3.89 = 3 pts. accumulated points will be Valedictorian, and

33 - 34 = 4 pts. 3.90 - 4.00 = 4 pts. the student with the second highest points will

35 - 36 = 5 pts. be Salutatorian.

Suggested curriculum for consideration as Valedictorian or Salutatorian:

9 10 11 12

English I English II English III College/RSC Comp/Lit

Alg. I or Alg. II Alg. II or Geometry Geometry or ONU Alg Trig/ONU Alg/ONU Calc

PEC Science Biology CP/Chem and/or Anat Physics and/or Anat

World Studies Am Hist/ONU History ONU History American Government/AP

Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language

Art/Choir/Band Art/Choir/Band Art/Choir/Band Art/Choir/Band

****A student may have no more than 2 Study Halls per semester or year****

DIPLOMA WITH HONORS
CLASS OF 2008 THRU 2010

When Amended Substitute House Bill 55 was signed in March of 1992, the previously established 4-tiered diploma system was replaced by a regular diploma and an Honors Diploma. In January of 1993, the State Board of Education adopted rules regarding the criteria for awarding the Honors Diploma. The student who completes the college preparatory curriculum must meet at least nine of the following ten criteria, along with the Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduation requirements:

• Earn four units of English;

• Earn three units of mathematics, which shall include at least the competencies obtained in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry;

• Earn three units of science, including at least one unit in a foundational science with an emphasis in chemistry and at least one unit in an applied science with an emphasis in biology;

• Earn three units of social studies;

• Earn either three units of one foreign language or two units each of two foreign languages;

• Earn one unit of fine arts;

• Earn either one unit of business/technology and two or three additional units of math, science, social studies, foreign language or fine arts;

• Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year;

• Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or an equivalent score on the SAT;

• Complete a career passport.

The student who completes at least two years of an intensive vocational or technical education curriculum in the high school shall meet at least nine of the following ten criteria along with the Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduation requirements:

• Earn four units of English which may include one unit of applied communication;

• Earn two units of mathematics which will include algebra, geometry, or the equivalent in applied mathematics;

• Earn three units of science that develop concepts for physical, life, earth and space sciences;

• Earn three units of social studies;

• Earn either two units of a foreign language; or two units of business/technology; or one unit of each;

• Three units in the student’s career-technical education curriculum;

• Two additional units of math, science, social studies, foreign language or fine arts;

• Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least a 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year;

• Complete a career passport, including the demonstration of proficiency in 95% of the occupational core competencies as judged by at least two content experts;

• Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or an equivalent composite on the SAT.

HONORS DIPLOMA
CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND

New Diploma with Honors criteria will go into effect June 30, 2007, as a result of Ohio Core legislation passed in December 2006. Beginning with students starting high school in the fall of 2007, students must complete more intensive criteria in Math, Science and Social Studies. The new Diploma with Honors will not affect the graduating classes of 2007 thru 2010. The student who completes the college preparatory curriculum must meet at least eight of the following nine criteria along with the Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduation requirements:

• Earn four units of English;

• Earn at least four units of Math which shall include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses which contains equivalent content;

• Earn at least four units of Science including one unit of Physics and one unit of Chemistry;

• Earn four units of Social Studies;

• Earn either three units of one foreign language or two units each of two foreign languages;

• Earn one unit of fine arts;

• Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year; or

• Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT (excluding the optional writing test) or a combined score of 1210 on the SAT verbal and math sections (excluding the required writing section).

• Complete a career passport

The student who completes at least two years of an intensive career-technical education curriculum shall meet at least eight of the nine criteria along with the Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduation requirements:

• Earn four units of English;

• Earn at least four units of Math which shall include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses which contains equivalent content;

• Earn at least four units of Science including one unit of Physics and one unit of Chemistry;

• Earn four units of Social Studies;

• Earn four units in a career-technical education program that leads to an industry-recognized credential, results in an apprenticeship or is part of an articulated career pathway, which can lead to post secondary credit. If the student’s program design does not provide for any of these outcomes, then the student must achieve the proficiency benchmark established for the applicable Ohio career-technical competency assessment or the equivalent;

• Achieve the proficiency benchmark established for the Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent assessment aligned with state-approved and industry validated technical standards; or

• Maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale up to the last grading period of the senior year; or

• Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT (excluding the optional writing test) or a combined score of 1210 on the SAT verbal and math sections (excluding the required writing section);

• Complete a career passport.

GRADING SCALES
OTTAWA-GLANDORF HIGH SCHOOL

SCALE 1 SCALE 2

100 A+ 100 - 98 A+

99 - 96 A 97 - 93 A

95 - 93 A- 92 - 90 A-

92 - 90 B+ 89 - 87 B+

89 - 87 B 86 - 83 B

86 - 85 B- 82 - 80 B-

84 - 82 C+ 79 - 77 C+

81 - 78 C 76 - 73 C

77 - 75 C- 72 - 70 C-

74 - 72 D+ 69 - 67 D+

71 - 68 D 66 - 63 D

67 - 65 D- 62 - 60 D-

64 - 00 F 59 - 00 F

GRADING POLICY AND PROCEDURES

The school year at Ottawa-Glandorf High School is divided into two semesters. Each semester consists of two 9-week periods. Students are graded each 9 weeks and grades are based on the following grading scale:

Percentage Points Letter Grade Point Value

93 – 100 A 4

85 – 92 B 3

75 – 84 C 2

65 – 74 D 1

64 and below F 0

The following scale is used to determine semester and yearly grade averages:

9 week grades

Letter grade point value x weight = weighted point value

Letter Grade Point Value Weight Weighted Point Value

A 4 2 8

B 3 2 6

C 2 2 4

D 1 2 2

F 0 2 0

Semester Exams – Grades and Point Values Earned

Letter Grade Point Value Weight Weighted Point Value

A 4 1 4

B 3 1 3

C 2 1 2

D 1 1 1

F 0 0 0

Points required – letter grades for the semester average and for final grade average

Letter Grade Semester Yearly

A 18 – 20 36 – 40

B 13 – 17 26 – 35

C 8 – 12 16 – 25

D 3 – 7 6 – 15

F 0 – 2 0 – 5

Students must earn six points during the year to pass the course. In addition, the student must receive points in two of the last three periods. For example, you can:

1) receive a D or better for the third 9 weeks and fail the fourth 9 weeks, then you must get at least a D on the final exam.

2) fail the third 9 weeks and earn a D or better in the fourth 9 weeks, then you must get at least a D on the final exam.

3) receive a D or better in the third 9 weeks and a D or better in the fourth 9 weeks.

APPEARANCE

Parents and students are equally responsible for the appearance of the student. There is appropriate and inappropriate attire for all of life’s activities. The objective of the dress code is to provide an appropriate educational environment while allowing students to dress comfortably within limits to facilitate learning. We expect students to maintain the type of appearance that is not distracting to other students, teachers, or the educational process of the school.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. All clothing must be of appropriate size and fit neatly.

2. Tops and bottoms should overlap at all times.

3. Undergarments are not to be exposed.

4. Students may not wear any head covering inside the building during regular school hours. This includes, but is not limited to hats, caps, bandanas, sweatbands, and the hoods on hooded sweatshirts.

5. Sunglasses are not to be worn inside the building during regular school hours.

6. Dog collars, leashes, spiked bracelets, waist chains, chains (non-jewelry), chain wallets, exposed chains, spikes and other articles judged to be potentially harmful to students and staff, are not permitted.

7. Sleepwear, loungewear or beachwear worn as outer garments are prohibited.

8. Face painting is prohibited. Extreme *makeup or hairstyles are prohibited.

9. Appropriate footwear must be worn and provide for safe and sanitary conditions.

10. Clothing, upper garments, jewelry, or other personal articles which contain, promote, glorify or refer to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexually suggestive contents, sexual innuendos, profane or lewd symbols or slogans, gangs, anti-social** groups, harassing, violence, death, suicide, gore or blood shall not be worn or displayed. This also applies to words or symbols written on skin, book or book covers, etc.

*Extreme is a matter of degree, depicting much more than the usual, and approaching an immoderate, excessive, radical or fanatical appearance.

**Anti-social behavior is defined as any act(s) by an individual or group that could be interpreted as insulting, demeaning, degrading or personally defamatory.

LOWER GARMENTS – PANTS, SHORTS, CAPRIS, SKORTS

1. Shorts or skorts must have an inseam at least 3 inches or greater.

2. Lower garments are to be worn at the appropriate level and cannot drag the floor. Lower garments should not allow any portion of the buttocks or undergarments to be exposed when the student sits, stands, raises his/her hands or bends over. No form fitting shorts of any kind may be worn unless worn completely under a shirt/dress. Examples include biking spandex and lycra-type shorts.

UPPER GARMENTS – TOPS, SHIRTS

1. Shirts and tops must have enough necklines to cover all cleavage. Shirt sleeves, sweater sleeves and vests must not be so loose fitting or decorative as to create a hazard in lab classes, etc. Sleeveless shirts must completely cover the area from the base of the neck to the tip of the arm, and not have oversized armholes or open sides that expose undergarments or skin under the arm. Examples of inappropriate apparel include, but are not limited to halters, midriff tops, crop tops, spaghetti strap tops, strapless tops, revealing and/or see-through tops, open mesh garments, garments with open sides that expose skin or undergarments, tank tops and muscle tops (oversized arm holes).

2. Low, scoop, plunging or revealing necklines are not permitted.

3. Any material that is sheer or lightweight enough to be seen through is not permitted without proper coverage worn with it.

COLD WEATHER GEAR

1. Coats are not to be worn during regular school hours.

2. Sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, and pullovers are permitted, but must follow guidelines specified in “Upper Garments” above.

DRESSES, JUMPERS, AND SKIRTS

1. Dresses, jumpers and skirts must meet all previous guidelines regarding fit.

2. All dresses and jumpers must meet the requirements listed under “Upper Garments” above.

3. Dresses, jumpers and skirts must be mid-thigh or longer.

At special times, such as spirit week or spirit days, dress that is different from the standards may be approved. Students involved in Student Council, class activities, sport groups or performance groups that wish to promote special days must obtain approval from the Principal in advance.

EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM

Class attendance is crucial to academic success. Therefore, a limitation is placed on the number of absences that students can accumulate. All absences from school or class will be counted unless they are school related. It will not matter if the absence is excused or unexcused. Every absence will be reported and count towards the maximum number of absences students can accumulate. Again, school related absences would not count towards these numbers. After accumulating the maximum number of absences from any one class, a student may lose credit for the class, even if the student is currently passing. The Principal and Dean of Students will review all situations that may cause a student to fail a class based on poor attendance. They will in turn make a final decision based on the information presented and reviewed. The Principal and Dean of Students have discretionary power to exempt students from this policy.

Students with a health condition that cause them to miss three (3) consecutive days of school are required to provide the Principal or Dean of Students with a written statement from their physician upon their return to school. This statement must provide the dates the student was under the care of the physician, which caused him/her to miss school. If a written statement cannot be secured from a physician, then the Principal or Dean of Students will refer the student to the Putnam County Attendance Officer. If the situation warrants it, truancy charges may be filed, and the student and parents/guardians may have to appear in Juvenile Court. Homebound instruction is available for students who are unable to attend school because of an accident, illness or disability. Such instruction shall be arranged when the required documentation is received from the student’s doctor. The skipping of classes or any part of the school day is an absence and it will be considered unexcused. No make up of class work will be permitted when a student skips class. The student will also face disciplinary action.

The following are poor attendance standards that will allow a teacher to consider failing a student:

1) Semester length classes – students are allowed 12 absences. After that, failure of the course may occur.

2) Year long classes – students are allowed 24 absences. After that, failure of the course may occur.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

As long as a parent calls the Principal’s office to say that their child will be out of school, the absence will be excused. The parent needs to call the day of the absence. Any call after that does not have to be accepted to excuse the student’s absence. We want to know about the absence within a 24-hour time frame. Calls can be made as early as possible. A message can be left on the school’s answering machine. We would also like a written note from a parent/guardian upon the student’s return to school. Students who are absent from school for a doctor’s appointment are to provide us with a written statement from the physician’s office upon their return to school. If a student is going to be out for more than one day, the parent/guardian should make arrangements to have school work picked up. When parents/guardians know in advance that their child will be missing school for more than one day, the student should get an Advanced Absence form from the office to take around to his/her teachers. Please keep in mind that all absences are recorded and count towards the total number of absences allowed. It is always the student’s responsibility to get with the teachers to find out what assignments, tests, quizzes or other type of work was missed. A deadline for when the completed work should be handed in also needs to be discussed. This procedure is for students who have had an excused absence. A student with an unexcused absence will not be allowed to make up any missed tests, or quizzes, however, they may be given the chance to make up missed class work or homework.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

The following types of absences will be considered unexcused and the student will not be allowed to make up any missed tests or quizzes:

1) Truancy (skipping school for any part of the school day, or even skipping one class). Truancy usually occurs without the parent’s knowledge or approval.

2) Out of School Suspensions, unless the suspension is served at the Putnam County Alternative Learning Center.

3) Defendant in court or appointment with legal counsel.

4) Student did not attend school. Parent was aware that the student did not attend, but the parent did not notify the school by phone or written excuse or the parent called or sent the note outside the 24-hour notice requirement.

5) Any other situation that the Principal or Dean of Students may decide as being unexcused.

A student who has received an unexcused absence will receive disciplinary action. Also, the student will be referred to the Putnam County Attendance Officer. Court action may be filed against the student and his/her parents/guardians.

Attendance Schedule for OGHS

Arrive between 7:50 AM and 9:25 AM – Considered tardy to school

Arrive between 9:25 AM and 11:15 AM – Considered a Half-Day Absence

Arrive after 11:15 AM – Considered a Full Day Absence

Leave school before 11:15 AM with no return – Considered a Full Day Absence

Leave school after 1:11 PM – Considered a Full Day Present

Anything more than 3 hours and 15 minutes – Considered a Full Day Absence

Leave school after 11:15 AM but before 1:11 PM – Considered a Half-Day Absence

State Law on Truancy – Senate Bill 181 – Parents are held more responsible if their children are not in school. Court can order them to attend educational programs and can issue fines. There are two types of truancy; Habitual and Chronic.

Habitual Truancy – Student is truant from school for more than 5 consecutive days or 7 days in a month or 12 days in a year. If there is not legitimate excuse for the absences, then this will be considered an unruly offense in Juvenile Court.

Chronic Truancy – If a student is absent without a legitimate excuse for 7 consecutive days or 10 days in a month or 15 days in a year. This will be a delinquency offense and will carry more and enhanced penalties for both the child and parents/custodians.

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

FORWARD

The student must recognize that to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, the reasonable exercise of authority of school officials is necessary. It is the intent of the Ottawa-Glandorf Board of Education and administration that all persons connected with the school will demonstrate respect for the rights of the student, and that the school will require students to accept their responsibility toward others and toward the school system. Just as students have rights and responsibilities, so do those who are charged with operating the schools. School administrators and personnel are obligated to maintain conditions favorable to the learning process free from

disruptive influences. Teachers have the right to teach, free from verbal intimidation, physical abuse, or outside interference. Parents have the right to expect quality education, protection of their children, protection of teachers, and the protection of their investment in school property.

STATEMENT OF POLICY

It shall be the policy of the Ottawa-Glandorf Local Schools to encourage student conduct that will promote good health, reasonable standards of behavior, effective citizenship, and a favorable atmosphere for learning. Students on school grounds or in places under school jurisdiction are required to abide by the rules which are established to achieve these objectives.

Admission to the schools of Ottawa-Glandorf carries with it the presumption that the student will conduct himself/herself as a responsible member of the school community. This presumption includes the expectation that the student will obey the law, adhere to the policies of the school system, and comply with rules and regulations which implement these policies. The student is required to safeguard the property of the school and to respect the rights and privileges of others in the school community. Each student is required to accept responsibility for his/her own conduct/actions.

In accordance with this policy, the Ottawa-Glandorf School Board has approved and the administration shall implement the rules, regulations and procedures contained in this document. When a violation of these rules occurs, the school officials are authorized and obligated to take appropriate action designed to insure more responsible behavior on the part of the student. When violations of the laws of the United States, the State of Ohio, or of the local governments are also involved, the school officials can refer such maters to parents, legal guardians, and appropriate civil authorities.

A student’s four years at Ottawa-Glandorf High School will be a time of transition between adolescence and adulthood. It is our goal to provide you with many opportunities to grow mentally, emotionally and physically. Students are to take responsibility for their behaviors and actions. If or when a student is disciplined for violating a school rule, it is because the student chose the wrong behavior or action, which results in a disciplinary consequence.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS

It has been affirmed by Ohio courts and therefore should be recognized that each student’s rights will be guaranteed as long as the student does not disrupt the educational process or impose upon, endanger, or deprive others of their rights. Intended to be consistent with individual constitutional freedom, a list of specific student rights follows:

A. Free Education. Ohio law provides that all residents of the Ottawa-Glandorf School District, ages five to twenty-one, are entitled to attend Ottawa-Glandorf Public Schools free of charge.

B. Freedom from Discrimination. Students shall not be discriminated against for any reason (i.e. race, religion, and sex, ethnic or national origin, married, pregnant, or handicapped).

C. Participation in School Government. Students should have a voice in the formulation of school policies and decisions which effect their education and lives as students. The degree to which such participation is realized should be dependent upon age and experience of the students involved. Through such participation, (i.e. Student Council, Class Officers, etc.), students can be a powerful resource for the improvement of the school, the educational system and the community.

D. Student Expression. Students are entitled to present their personal opinions. Responsible criticism and reasonable dissent are basic to the educational process. Students who publish and/or distribute handwritten, printed, or pictorial material on the school premises are responsible for its content. The distribution of materials should not conflict or interfere with school functions. Arrangements for distribution must meet with the approval of the Principal. Freedom of student expression also applies to the student’s dress and appearance and to items of symbolic expression (i.e., political buttons, armbands, and badges, etc.). Student expression should not cause disruption to the educational process or present health or safety hazards.

E. Peaceful Assembly. Students have the right of peaceful assembly in school facilities generally available to the public at convenient hours that do not conflict with school functions. Arrangements must meet with the approval of the Principal and conform to existing School Board Policy concerning supervision.

F. Student Records. Students, parents and legal guardians are entitled to be apprised of the student’s official school record(s). School principals will determine the time and method for presentation of this material in accordance with Ohio law.

G. Search and Seizure. The Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, together with the statutes of the State of Ohio, set forth procedures which must be followed in the search and seizure of individuals and property. Schools are required to adhere to these procedures. Great care must be exercised in searching the persons and effects of students. The following should be observed:

1. When search of the student’s person or personal effects is for evidence of violation of school regulations and not for evidence of a crime per se, such search is permissible without consent, under the theory that the Fourth Amendment applies only to evidence of a criminal offense.

2. First and foremost in the thinking of school officials must be the protection and safety of the entire student body. Prudence requires that an immediate response be made to seriously threatening and explosive situations.

H. Due Process. The “Student Rights and Responsibilities” section in this handbook sets forth rules, regulations, and procedures designed to protect students’ rights and clarify student responsibilities in accordance with policies adopted by the Ottawa-Glandorf Board of Education.

I. Sexual Harassment. The Ottawa-Glandorf School District is committed to preventing sexual harassment in all school facilities and at all school functions. Sexual harassment is improper, immoral, illegal, and will not be tolerated in the Ottawa-Glandorf School District. The policy is implemented to inform students as to what sexual harassment is and what procedures are to be followed in dealing with sexual harassment within the high school and the school district.

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITES

Admission to Ottawa-Glandorf High School assumes that the student conduct himself/herself as a responsible member of the school community. Each student is required to accept responsibility for his/her own conduct and in doing so, accept responsibility for the consequences of his/her choice. The student must recognize that to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, the reasonable exercise of authority by school officials is necessary.

Some specific student responsibilities include regular school attendance, conscientious effort in classroom work, maintenance of school property, and obedience to school rules and regulations. Most of all, students share with administrators and faculty, the responsibility of developing a climate in the school that is conducive to wholesome learning and living.

DUE PROCESS

Due process in the context of administrative proceedings carried out by school authorities does not mean that proceedings used in court in juvenile proceedings must be followed exactly by school authorities when engaged in disciplinary proceedings. It does mean that clear, definite, and fundamentally fair rules of procedure must govern disciplinary actions taken by school authorities. According to R.C. 3313.66, a student must be given written notice

of Intent to Suspend, with reasons for the intended suspension, and an opportunity to explain his/her behavior to the school administrator.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

In order to insure the safety and well being of all students, teachers, school employees and guests, it is the policy of this school district to authorize its administrators to search the clothing and personal effects of students where such a search is reasonably necessary under all of the surrounding circumstances. In order to conduct such a search, it is not necessary that the administrator have probable cause to believe that a crime or violation of a school rule has occurred. It is necessary only for the administrator to have reasonable grounds to believe that a search will produce evidence that a student has violated or is violating a law or school rule. If such reasonable grounds exist, an administrator may conduct a search of a student’s person or personal effects. The search shall be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the possible infraction that may have or may be occurring.

OGHS STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE

It is the intent of Ottawa-Glandorf High School to provide an environment conducive to a positive educational experience for all students and staff. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to implement rules of order for the people that it serves. No institution or organization can endure or operate effectively without some rules of order for the people that it serves. This control is usually in the form of “rules and regulations.” The rules and regulations set forth herein have been developed with the help of students, parents, teachers and administrators over a long period of time. It is in regard for the health and welfare of all, the benefit of the institution, and the safeguard of each individual, that these rules are set forth.

The administration reserves the right to exercise flexibility in the administration of all disciplinary action. Individuality of the student infractions and other considerations may necessitate disciplinary action other than that specifically listed. It is felt that discipline should fit the situation and the individual needs of each student. The administration reserves the right to incorporate such actions. Ottawa-Glandorf Local School operates on the assumption that all disciplinary action functions on the philosophy of progression. Therefore, as referrals to the office mount, more severe penalties will be progressively implemented. The intent of this philosophy is to modify, perhaps eliminate undesirable student behavior. Students of Ottawa-Glandorf High School are subject to the rules and regulations while on school grounds during the school day, or while on school grounds outside of the normal school day, or at any school related activity, on or off school grounds.

Violations of any rule or regulation may result in any one or more of the following disciplinary actions:

(1) emergency removal,

(2) expulsion,

(3) permanent exclusion from school pursuant to O.R.C. Sections 3313.66 and 3313.661,

(4) suspension out of school,

(5) suspension in school,

(6) assignment to the Putnam County Alternative Opportunity Learning Center,

(7) Saturday school detention,

(8) detention before school or after school,

(9) temporary or permanent removal from a class, group or activity,

(10) being placed on a Behavioral Contract,

(11) have unruly child charges filed in court and

(12) any other type of situation that school administrators may feel is necessary to help a student, such as counseling sessions, or diversion programs. Furthermore, it should be noted that the consequences of the violations of the rules and regulations could result in not only school-related discipline, but also in criminal and/or civil actions.

Students at Ottawa-Glandorf High School shall be expected to:

(1) abide by national, state, and local laws as well as the rules of the school,

(2) respect the rights of others,

(3) act courteously to adults and fellow students,

(4) work cooperatively with others, and

(5) help maintain a school environment that is safe, friendly and productive.

OGHS STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE – RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rule 1 – Disruption of School. A student shall not by use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance or any other conduct cause the disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function of the school. Neither shall he/she engage in such conduct for the purpose of causing the disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function of the school resulting from his/her urging. While this list is not intended to be all-inclusive, the following acts illustrate the kinds of offenses encompassed in this rule:

A. Preventing or attempting to prevent by physical act, the convening or continuing functioning of any school, class, or activity, or of any lawful meeting or assembly on the school campus.

B. Except under the direct instruction of the Superintendent, Principal, Dean of Students or designee, blocking normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a school campus, blocking the entrance or exit of any school building, corridor or room therein.

C. Occupying any school building, school grounds, or parts thereof with intent to deprive others of its use.

D. Unauthorized use of fire, attempting to set fire, damaging or attempting to damage any school building or property. Activating or attempting to activate the alarm system in the absence of a fire or tampering with fire equipment. Bomb threats are prohibited.

E. Unauthorized presence in any school building, school grounds or part thereof.

Rule 2 – Damage to School or Private Property. A student shall not intentionally cause or attempt to cause damage to school property or private property, or steal or attempt to steal school property or private property, either on the school grounds or during a school activity, function or event off school grounds. Damage or theft involving private property or any school property may be a basis for long-term suspension or expulsion from school. A student who accidentally defaces or damages school property of another is obliged to notify the office of this damage and is liable to pay expenses. Failure to report such damage may entail serious disciplinary action.

Rule 3 – Physical Abuse/Threatening Harassment/Threatening Behavior/Sexual Harassment/Hate Speech. A student shall not cause physical injury, verbally harass, taunt or behave in such a way which threatens or causes physical injury to school personnel, students or visitors while under the jurisdiction of the school and/or on school property. Those found guilty of fighting, harassing, or provoking a fight may be suspended, expelled or permanently excluded. An individual, whose deliberate behavior directly leads to a fight between other parties, shall be considered a participant. Fighting is defined as hostile bodily contact.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted sexual advances, or unwanted verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature. A student who feels he/she has been a victim of sexual harassment should file a sexual harassment complaint with the Principal or Dean of Students.

Conduct constituting harassment may take different forms, including but not limited to the following:

Sexual Harassment –

A. Verbal: The making of written or oral sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats to a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district.

B. Non-Verbal: Causing the placement of sexually suggestive pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment or the making of sexually suggestive or insulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling and the like to a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district.

C. Physical Contact: Threatening or causing unwanted touching, contact, or attempts at the same, including patting, pinching, pushing the body or coerced sexual intercourse, with a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district.

Gender, Ethnic, Religious, Disability, Height, Weight Harassment

A. Verbal: Written or oral innuendoes, comments, jokes, insults, threats, or disparaging remarks concerning a person’s gender, national origin, religious beliefs, etc. toward a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district. (Hate Speech). Conducting a “campaign of silence” toward a fellow student, staff member or other person associated with the district by refusing to have any form of social interaction with the person.

B. Non-Verbal: Placing objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment or making insulting or threatening gestures toward a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district.

C. Physical: Any intimidating or disparaging action such as hitting, hissing, or spitting on a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district.

Any student who believes that he/she is the victim of any of the above or has observed such actions taken by another student, staff member or other person associated with the district should promptly do the following:

1) If the alleged harasser is a student, staff member or other person associated with the district, the affected student should as soon as possible after the incident, contact the Principal, Dean of Students or Superintendent of schools.

2) The student may make contact either by a written report or by telephone or personal visit. During this contact, the reporting student should provide the name of the person(s) whom he/she believes to be responsible for the harassment and the nature of the harassing incident(s). A written summary of each report is to be prepared promptly and forwarded to the Principal, Dean of Students or Superintendent.

The district recognizes that determining whether a particular action or incident is harassment or, conversely, is reflective of an action without a discriminatory or intimidating intent or effect must be based on all of the facts in the matter. Given the nature of harassing behavior, the district recognizes that false accusations can have serious effects on innocent individuals. Therefore, all students are expected to act responsibly, honestly and with the utmost candor whenever they present harassment allegations or charges against fellow students, staff or others associated with the district.

Rule 4 – Weapons and Dangerous Instruments. A student shall not possess, handle, or transmit a knife, razor, ice pick, electronic stunning devices, explosives, sword, cane, machete, firearms, pellet or air rifle or other objects that reasonably can be considered a weapon. Included in this prohibition is the use of chemicals and gases, such as mace, or stink bombs. A student shall not fire, display, or threaten the use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons on school premises. This rule does not apply to normal supplies such as pencils or compasses unless they are used as weapons. School supplies that cause injury will be treated under Rule 3 and may result in suspension, expulsion or permanent exclusion. Students and anyone associated with the school or school district are required to report knowledge of dangerous weapons or threats of violence to a school administrator or school employee.

Rule 5 – Narcotics, Alcohol, Drugs, Counterfeit Controlled Substances, Sale or Distribution and Drug Paraphernalia. To promote an alcohol and drug-free school, Ottawa-Glandorf Schools enforces regulations which prohibit student contact with alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, and drugs-of- abuse prior to (same calendar day) and during times the student is subject to the authority of the school. A student shall not possess, use, show evidence of use, transmit, sell, conceal or consume an alcoholic beverage or intoxicant or any drug-of-abuse. This provision shall be applicable to any conduct on school grounds, during and before or after school hours; on school grounds at any time when the school is being used by a group; off school grounds at a school sponsored activity, function or event; on a school bus or conveyance; or at any other time during the same calendar day when the student is or will be subject to the authority of the school. Moreover, the student shall not consume any alcoholic beverages or intoxicants or drugs-of-abuse at any time before the student’s arrival at school or at a school sponsored or related event or activity or manifest evidence of such use, such as odor, reddened eyes, or other similar characteristics. Examples of drugs-of-abuse include, but are not limited to; narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, generic drugs, amphetamines, steroids, barbiturates, marijuana, glue, cocaine, as well as look alike substances, synthetics, or other substances that could modify behavior. Students shall not possess, use, transmit, sell or conceal any drug-of-abuse instrument or paraphernalia.

If there is, in the opinion of the administration, reasonable cause to believe that a student has consumed an alcoholic beverage in violation of the above rule, the student may be requested to submit to a chemical analysis of breath to determine the presence or absence of alcohol.

Use of drugs in accordance with a medical prescription from a licensed physician shall not be considered in violation of this rule. However, all drugs must be maintained in their original container and submitted to the office or to the school nurse.

Students found in violation of this rule may be suspended, expelled, and/or permanently excluded, and may be referred to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and to the Juvenile Court recommending a suspension of the student’s driver’s license/permit. Additionally, depending upon the nature of the offense, criminal charges may be filed.

Rule 6 – Insubordination, Inappropriate Behavior, and Repeated Misconduct.

A. Insubordination. A student shall comply with directives and the reasonable requests of teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, educational aides, bus drivers, school secretaries, or other appropriate school personnel. Failing to serve Saturday school, detention or other discipline procedures shall also constitute insubordination. Severe or repeated noncompliance may result in suspension, expulsion, or permanent exclusion.

B. Inappropriate Behavior. A student shall not behave in a disrespectful, belligerent, or in an otherwise inappropriate manner toward any individual mentioned in part A.

C. Repeated Acts of Misconduct. A student shall comply with all school rules and regulations. Repeated acts of misconduct include but are not limited to, disruption of class, repeated violations and impudent behavior.

Rule 7 – Profanity and/or Obscene Language. A student shall not use profanity or obscene language, either written or verbal, in communicating with any other person. Included in this prohibition is the use of obscene gestures, signs, pictures, or publications.

Rule 8 – Truancy/Unexcused Absence/Tardiness to School/Class. Students are not to be truant from or tardy to school or class. A student who is absent from school without a note from his/her parent/guardian is considered truant and the absence is considered to be unexcused. See the Attendance Policy in the handbook for more information.

Rule 9 – Theft/Extortion. A student shall not cause or attempt to take into possession the public property or equipment of the school district or the personal property of another person while under the jurisdiction of the school. No student shall obtain money, items of value, or special favors from anyone by implied force.

Rule 10 – Tobacco. Students are not permitted to smoke in any school building or on school property at any time under any conditions. A student shall not possess or use tobacco, matches, lighters, or other smoking related items (including cigarette-wrapping paper) on school property. The rule is also enforced at any school related activity or function while on or off of school property.

Rule 11 – Falsification. A student shall not lie about, fabricate, distort or misrepresent in verbal or written form, information given to school employees. A student shall not forge the writing of another or falsely use the name of another person or falsify times, dates or other data on school forms or school related correspondence. This rule also includes false alarms and reports. A false emergency alarm or report endangers the safety forces that are responding to the alarm/report, the citizens of the community and the persons in the building. What may seem like a prank is a dangerous stunt that is against the law.

Rule 12 – Cafeteria. Throwing food, intentional abuse of the Cafeteria, or other such inappropriate behavior is prohibited.

Rule 13 – Hazing. It is the policy of the Ottawa-Glandorf Local Board of Education and School District that hazing activities of any type is inconsistent with the educational process and shall be prohibited at all times. No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school district shall encourage, permit, condone or tolerate any hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in any hazing. Hazing is defined as doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation to any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any persons. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy.

Rule 14 – Bus Conduct. According to Section 3319.41 of the Ohio Revised code, a school bus driver has the authority and responsibility to maintain control over students on the school bus. All violations will be reported to the Bus Transportation Director, Principal or Dean of Students.

Rule 15 – Operation of a Motorized Vehicle. While on school property a student may not operate a car, truck, motorcycle or other motorized vehicle in such a way as to endanger pedestrians, the occupants of his/her vehicle and/or personal property or public property.

Rule 16 – Public Display of Affection. Any excessive show of affection between couples that attracts undue attention to them will be considered in poor taste and is prohibited.

Rule 17 – Rules and Regulations Established for Extra-Curricular or Co-Curricular Activities. All school rules and regulations are in effect at any school related extra-curricular or co-curricular activity no matter where the activity takes place.

Rule 18 – Trespassing. When a student has been removed, suspended, expelled or permanently excluded, the student is not allowed on school property without authorization from a school administrator.

Rule 19 – Radios, Pagers, Cell Phones and Other Technology Items. These types of items are not permitted in school. Any such item found in school will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Exceptions to the rule may be made only when items in question are used for classroom activities and administrative approval is obtained.

Rule 20 – Cheating. Whenever a student is found to be cheating, the teacher may collect the work in question, give the student a zero grade, contact the parents and inform the Principal or Dean of Student of the situation.

Rule 21 – Computer Hardware, Software, School Technology, Internet, E-mail and School Phones. A student shall not abuse the school district’s hardware or software including, but not limited to; tampering with the computer programs (whether such programs are commercially prepared or belong to another student, or faculty/staff member); using equipment to make unauthorized or illegal duplicate copies of computer software; damaging, destroying or stealing computer hardware or software; using computer, phone or computer mail facilities of the school district for purposes unrelated to the instructional program of the district unless written permission from the Superintendent, Principal, Dean of Students or Technology Director has been obtained; and misusing district telephones to place unauthorized phone calls. All students will be required to sign Internet Access Consent forms and E-mail Access Consent forms.

Rule 22 – Possession/Use of a firearm Bringing a firearm onto school property or to any school-sponsored activity, competition, program, or event, regardless of where it occurs, will result in a mandatory one(1) year expulsion under Ohio law.

Rule 23 – Arson Intentional or purposeful destruction or damage to school or district buildings or property by means of fire. Anything, such as fire, that endangers school property and its occupants will not be tolerated. Arson is a felony.

Rule 24 – Gambling Gambling (i.e., playing a game of chance for stakes) includes casual betting, betting pools, organized-sports betting, and any other form of wagering. Students who bet on any school activity in which they are involved may also be banned from that school activity.

Rule 25 – Falsification of school work, identification, forgery Falsifying signatures, or data, or refusing to give proper identification or giving false information to a staff member. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, forgery of hall/bus passes and excuses, as well as use of false ID’s

Rule 26 – Bomb Threats, and other false alarms and reports making a bomb threat (i.e., intentionally giving a false alarm of a bomb) against a school building or any premises at which a school activity is being held at the time the threat is made may result in expulsion for a period of up to one(1) school year. Additionally, intentionally giving a false alarm of a fire, tampering or interfering with any fire alarm is prohibited. It should be remembered that false emergency alarms or reports endanger the safety forces that are responding to the alarm/report, the citizens of the community, and the persons in the building. What may seem like a prank, is a dangerous stunt that is against the law and will subject the student to disciplinary action.

Rule 27 – Terroristic Threat Threatening, directly or indirectly, to commit a crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or with reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror in another.

Rule 28 – Possession and/or use of explosives and/or fireworks. Possessing or using any compound or mixture, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion, with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat (including, but not limited to explosives and chemical-reaction objects such as smoke bombs and poppers). Additionally, possessing or offering for sale any substance, combination of substances or article prepared to produce a visible and/or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation.

Rule 29 – Unauthorized use of school or private property. Students must obtain permission to use any school property or any private property located on school premises. Any unauthorized use of school property, or private property located on school premises, shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Rule 30 – Refusing to accept discipline . Students failing to comply with disciplinary penalties my face enhanced penalties for such action

Rule 31 – Aiding or abetting violation of school rules. Assisting other students in the violation of any school rule. Students are expected to resist peer pressure and exercise sound decision making regarding their behavior.

Rule 32 – Lighting Incendiary Devices. Unauthorized igniting of matches, lighters and other devices that produce flames.

Rule 33 – Possession of Pornography. Possessing sexually explicit material or viewing such material on a computer, or a Wireless Communication Device while on school grounds is a violation.

Rule 34 – Improper Dress. Clothing may not include words or visuals that are lewd, obscene, disruptive, abusive, or discriminatory, or that advertise drugs, alcohol or tobacco. Dress or grooming that is disruptive of the classroom or school atmosphere is not allowed. Shoes must be worn at all times for health and safety reasons.

Rule 35 – Other School Violations. It should be noted that other possible student conduct, not mentioned specifically in the previous rules, but reaching the gravity outlined by these rules, in terms of persistent disobedience or gross misconduct as elsewhere defined, may also serve as grounds for disciplinary action.

EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE

Our major goal is the education of students. To educate students, we need to establish a positive educational climate. To do so requires a concerted effort and communication by teachers, students, parents and administrators in areas of homework, student behavior, discipline, curriculum, etc.

CLASSROOM RULES

The teacher has the right to determine classroom rules in each class and to determine the organization and discipline that is most conducive to personal methods of teaching. All students should respect the authority of teachers. Students should learn what each teacher expects in the classroom and adjust according to the varying methods and techniques. Both teachers and students should work toward establishing a mutual respect for each other’s abilities so that maximum educational benefits will be realized.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

Every student is under the jurisdiction of all teachers, regardless of whether or not the teacher has the student in class.

REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM CLASS

By law, a teacher may remove a student from class for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours. If a student’s conduct in the classroom seriously disrupts the educational process, the teacher can complete a Discipline Referral form and send the student to the office. The teacher can then present all the information to the Principal or Dean of Students, who will then decide whether or not to remove the student from the class for a longer period of time or permanently.

DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES

DETENTION: The term detention shall mean the detaining of a student, by a teacher or administrator, before or after school hours as a form of discipline. Students will be given 24 hour notice when the detention is assigned. Failure to serve the assigned detention will result in the assignment of additional detentions or another type of disciplinary action if it is deemed necessary. A student who is assigned a detention may talk with the teacher or administrator who assigned the detention and work out a different time and date if the original detention time and date cannot be met.

SATURDAY DETENTION: Saturday detention is a program offered to permit students who have violated the Ottawa-Glandorf Student Code of Conduct an opportunity to maintain their educational program. Saturday detention is assigned as a consequence for inappropriate behavior. Saturday detention can also be used to make up days for excessive absenteeism, make up work if a student gets far behind in class, for excessive tardiness and for any other reason that a school administrator may feel would benefit the student’s situation.

Rules for Saturday Detentions

1) The Student Code of Conduct and specific regulations are in effect for all students who attend Saturday detention.

2) It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to contact teachers concerning class work to be done during the Saturday morning detention.

3) Students or their parents must furnish transportation to and from Saturday detention. The school will be open from 7:45 AM to 12:15 PM. The actual hours for Saturday detention are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

4) Permission must be secured from the supervisor in charge of Saturday detention in order to go to lockers, go to the bathroom, and sharpen pencils or to be excused from the detention area for any reason.

5) Students who are uncooperative, cause a disturbance, pass materials of any kind or who will not stay quiet will be warned first about their behavior. If the behavior continues then the student will be asked to leave the Saturday detention session and the school administrator will deal with that student on the following school day. When a student is asked to leave Saturday detention for inappropriate behavior, the consequence will be assignment to additional Saturday detentions or a suspension of some type.

6) A student is expected to serve the Saturday detention assigned. Failure to attend without proper parent notification will result in an assignment to additional Saturday detentions or a suspension of some type. If a student is ill on the Saturday that he/she has been assigned, a parent or guardian must call the school’s number prior to 8:00 AM. If no one answers, a message should be left. A make up date will be assigned.

SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS: The Superintendent, Principal, Dean of Students or designee may suspend a student for not more than ten school days. If fewer than ten (10) days remain in the school year in which the incident takes place, any remaining part or all of the suspension may be applied to the following school year.

A suspended student will be responsible for making up school work lost due to the suspension. The student must complete missed assignments during the suspension and turn them in to the teacher upon his/her return to school. The homework assignments must be completed properly in order for the teacher to issue credit. If the assignments are not done fully or if they are done incorrectly, then credit will not be given. A suspended student will not be allowed to make up any quizzes or tests that were missed during the day(s) that he/she was suspended.

Only the Superintendent may expel a student. The Principal and Dean of Students can recommend the expulsion. A Superintendent may expel students for a period of up to eighty (80) school days or the number of school days remaining in the semester or term in which the incident takes place, whichever is greater. If fewer than eighty (80) days remain in the school year in which the incident takes place, any remaining part or all of the expulsion may be applied to the following school year.

EMERGENCY REMOVAL: If at any time a student poses a threat to fellow students, teachers, administrators or any other member of the school’s staff, then that student will be “emergency removed” from the school premises. This removal will be for no more than 24 hours.

SUSPENSION PROCEDURE: Before a student is suspended, the Superintendent, Principal, Dean of Students or designee must give the student written notice of the intention to suspend, which will include the reasons for the suspension as well as the dates of the suspension. This notice of intent to suspend should also incorporate the date, time and location of the action(s) giving rise to the suspension. The student must also be given the opportunity to appear at an informal hearing before the Principal, Dean of Students, Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee to challenge the reason for the suspension or otherwise to explain his/her actions. The hearing may be held immediately after notice is given. The student should be given an opportunity to read the specification of charges and then respond. School authorities are not required to examine witnesses or to call the student’s witnesses to verify his/her version of the incident. In difficult cases, the administrator may, if he/she wishes, permit cross-examination and representation by counsel.

If the administrator determines as a result of the hearing that the pupil should be suspended, the parent, guardian or custodian of the pupil and the district treasurer must be notified in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the suspension. The notice must include the reason(s) for the suspension and the right of the pupil or his/her parent, guardian or custodian to appeal to the Board of Education or its designee, and to request that the board hear the appeal in executive session.

EXPULSION PROCEDURE: Before a student is expelled, the Superintendent must provide the student and his/her parent, guardian or custodian written notice of the intention to expel and a hearing on the intended expulsion. The notice must include the reason(s) for the intended expulsion and state that the student and his parent, guardian, custodian or representative has the opportunity to appear before the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee to challenge the expulsion or otherwise explain the pupil’s actions.

The notice must state the time and place of the hearing. The hearing must be held not less than three or more than five days after the notice of expulsion is given, unless the Superintendent grants an extension of time. An extension of time may be requested by the student or the parent, guardian, custodian or representative. If an extension is granted, the Superintendent must notify the pupil and pupil’s parent, guardian, custodian or representative of the new time and place of the hearing.

At the expulsion hearing, the student and parent, guardian, custodian or representative must be given the opportunity to defend against the charges. This hearing does not include the right to confront and cross examine the student’s accuser. If the Superintendent determines, as a result of the hearing, that the pupil should be expelled, written notification of the decision and the right to appeal is required, as in the case of a suspension. The parent, guardian, or custodian of the pupil and the district treasurer must be notified in writing within twenty-four hours of the expulsion. The notice must include the reasons for the expulsion and the right of the pupil or parent, guardian or custodian to appeal to the Board of Education or its designee and to request, that the board hear the appeal in executive session. If the expulsion is for more than twenty days, or if it will extend into the following semester or school year, the notice must also provide information (including names, addresses, and phone numbers) about services or programs offered by public and private agencies that work toward improving those aspects of the student’s attitudes and behavior that contributed to the expulsion.

APPEAL TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION:

1) Protection of student’s rights in disciplinary matters is assured by law and due process procedures must be followed at all times. Any student may appeal a disciplinary action to the Principal, Superintendent or Board of Education.

2) A pupil or the pupil’s parent, guardian or custodian may appeal expulsion action or suspension to the Board of Education or its designee. Such pupil or parent, guardian or custodian may be represented in such appeal proceedings and shall be granted a hearing before the Board or its designee in order to be heard on the suspension/expulsion charge.

3) Formal action to affirm, vacate or modify the disciplinary action on the appeal may only be taken in public session. A verbatim record, either on tape or written transcript, will be kept in all appeal hearing proceedings.

4) The decision of the School Board is further appealable to the Court of Common Pleas.

DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities will be entitled to the rights and procedures afforded by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (I.D.E.A.), and, where applicable, the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS
OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR

The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. The Board encourages the promotion of positive interpersonal relations between members of the school community.

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition includes aggressive behavior, physical, verbal, and psychological abuse. The Board will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions which cause or threaten to cause bodily harm or personal degradation. This policy applies to all activities in the District, including activities on school property or while en-route to or from school, and those occurring off school property if the student or employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved or school-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the school’s control, in a school vehicle, or where an employee is engaged in school business.

This policy has been developed in consultation with parents, District employees, volunteers, students, and community members as prescribed in R.C. 3313.666 and the State Board of Education’s Model Policy.

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentional written, verbal, graphic, or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward another particular student(s) more than once and the behavior both causes mental or physical harm to the other student(s) and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student(s). Aggressive behavior is defined as inappropriate conduct that is repeated enough, or serious enough, to negatively impact a student’s educational, physical, or emotional well being. This type of behavior is a form of intimidation and harassment, although it need not be based on any of the legally protected characteristics, such as sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, or disability. It would include, but not be limited to, such behaviors as stalking, bullying/cyberbullying, intimidating, menacing, coercion, name-calling, taunting, making threats, and hazing.

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying also means electronically transmitted acts (i.e., internet, e-mail, cellular telephone, personal digital assistance (PDA), or wireless hand-held device) that a student(s) or a group of students exhibits toward another particular student(s) more than once and the behavior both causes mental and physical harm to the other student and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student(s).

Any student or student’s parent/guardian who believes s/he has been or is the victim of aggressive behavior should immediately report the situation to the building principal or assistant principal, or the Superintendent. The student may also report concerns to teachers and other school staff who will be responsible for notifying the appropriate administrator or Board official. Complaints against the building principal should be filed with the Superintendent. Complaints against the Superintendent should be filed with the Board President.

Every student is encouraged, and every staff member is required, to report any situation that they believe to be aggressive behavior directed toward a student. Reports may be made to those identified above.

All complaints about aggressive behavior that may violate this policy shall be promptly investigated. The building principal or appropriate administrator shall prepare a written report of the investigation upon completion. Such report shall include findings of fact, a determination of whether acts of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying were verified, and, when prohibited acts are verified, a recommendation for intervention, including disciplinary action shall be included in the report. Where appropriate, written witness statements shall be attached to the report.

If the investigation finds an instance of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying has occurred, it will result in prompt and appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary action. This may include up to expulsion for students, up to discharge for employees, exclusion for parents, guests, volunteers, and contractors, and removal from any official position and/or a request to resign for Board members. Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials.

Retaliation against any person who reports, is thought to have reported, files a complaint, or otherwise participates in an investigation or inquiry concerning allegations of aggressive behavior is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Such retaliation shall be considered a serious violation of Board policy and independent of whether a complaint is substantiated. Suspected retaliation should be reported in the same manner as aggressive behavior. Making intentionally false reports about aggressive behavior for the purpose of getting someone in trouble is similarly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Retaliation and intentionally false reports may result in disciplinary action as indicated above.

If a student or other individual believes there has been aggressive behavior, regardless of whether it fits a particular definition, s/he should report it and allow the administration to determine the appropriate course of action.

This policy shall not be interpreted to infringe upon the First Amendment rights of students (i.e., to prohibit a reasoned and civil exchange of opinions, or debate, that is conducted at appropriate times and places during the school day and is protected by State or Federal law).

The complainant shall be notified of the findings of the investigation, and as appropriate, that remedial action has been taken. If after investigation, acts of bullying against a specific student are verified, the building principal or appropriate administrator shall notify the parent/guardian of the victim of such finding. In providing such notification care shall be taken to respect the statutory privacy rights of the perpetrator of such harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying.

If after investigation, act of harassment, intimidate, and/or bullying by a specific student are verified, the building principal or appropriate administrator shall notify in writing the parent/guardian of the perpetrator of that finding. If disciplinary consequences are imposed against such student, a description of such discipline shall be included in the notification.

Complaints

Students and/or their parents/guardians may file reports regarding suspected harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Such reports shall be reasonably specific including person(s) involved, number of times and places of the alleged conduct, the target of suspected harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, and the names of any potential student or staff witnesses. Such reports may be filed with any school staff member or administrator, and they shall be promptly forwarded to the building principal for review, investigation, and action.

Privacy/Confidentiality

The School District will respect the privacy of the complainant, the individual(s) against who the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the Board’s legal obligations to investigate, to take appropriate action, and to conform with any discovery or disclosure obligations. All records generated under this policy and its related administrative guidelines shall be maintained as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Reporting Requirement

At least semi-annually, the Superintendent shall provide to the President of the Board a written summary of all reported incidents and post the summary on the District web site (if one exists). The list shall be limited to the number of verified acts of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, whether in the classroom, on school property, to and from school, or at school-sponsored events.

Allegations of criminal misconduct and suspected child abuse will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency and/or to Child Protective Services in accordance with statute. District personnel shall cooperate with investigations by such agencies.

Immunity

A School District employee, student, or volunteer shall be individually immune from liability in a civil action for damages arising from reporting an incident in accordance with this policy and R.C. 3313.666 if that person reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying promptly, in good faith, and in compliance with the procedures specified in this policy. Such immunity from liability shall not apply to an employee, student, or volunteer determined to have made an intentionally false report about harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying.

Notification

Notice of this policy will be annually circulated to and posted in conspicuous locations in all school buildings and departments within the District and discussed with students, as well as incorporated into the teacher, student, and parent/guardian handbooks. State and Federal rights posters on discrimination and harassment shall also be posted at each building. All new hires will be required to review and sign off on this policy and the related complaint procedure.

Education and Training

In support of this policy, the Board promotes preventative educational measures to create greater awareness of aggressive behavior, including bullying. The Superintendent or designee shall provide appropriate training to all members of the School District community related to the implementation of this policy and its accompanying administrative guidelines. All training regarding the Board’s policy and administrative guidelines and aggressive behavior and bullying in general, will be age and content appropriate.

To the extent that State or Federal funds are appropriated for these purposes, the District shall provide training, workshops, and/or courses on this policy for school employees and volunteers who have direct contact with students. Time spent by school staff in these training programs shall apply toward mandated continuing education requirements.

The Superintendent is directed to develop administrative guidelines to implement this policy. Guidelines shall include reporting and investigative procedures, as needed. The complaint procedure established by the Superintendent shall be followed.

RULES FOR THE USAGE OF
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AT
OTTAWA-GLANDORF HIGH SCHOOL

1. Laptop Sign-out (In School)

a) You are responsible for a lost, stolen or damaged laptop computer once you have checked it out of the computer office. Computers must be returned at the end of the class period unless permission has been granted to keep it out longer. Failure to return the computer within the proper time frame will result in the privilege of checking out computers being denied for a period of time.

b) Improper use of laptop computers will result in the privilege of checking out computers being denied.

c) If you are found to have downloaded any Internet Gaming Software or any Chat Room Software (Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, etc.) you will not be permitted to check out a laptop computer.

2. Laptop Sign-out (Home Use)

a) You are responsible for a lost, stolen or damaged laptop computer when you check it out of the computer office. You must return it the next school day unless given permission to keep it longer. If you do not return the laptop computer within the proper time frame, you will not be permitted to check out laptops for home use.

b) You may not sign out a computer for someone else. You may not reserve a computer to use at home. Laptop computers are signed out on a first come first serve basis until all available computers are checked out.

c) Check out of laptop computers begins 9th period or immediately at the end of the school day. Ninth period check outs will only be permitted if the laptops are not being used in the classrooms.

d) When you check out a computer, you will need to see Mr. Maag or Mr. Schnipke to sign a form so that we have documentation of use.

3. Digital Camera/Digital Camcorder (In School)

a) You are responsible for a lost, stolen or damaged digital camera/digital camcorder, when you check it out of the computer lab. You must return the digital camera/digital camcorder at the end of the class period unless given permission to keep it longer. If you do not return the camera/camcorder within the proper time frame, you will lose your privilege of checking them out.

b) Due to the increased number of computer projects, students should keep in mind that all digital cameras/digital camcorders are needed by students throughout the day. Improper use of the digital cameras/digital camcorders will result in your privileges being revoked.

c) You may not sign out a digital camera/digital camcorder for someone else. You may not reserve a digital camera/digital camcorder. They are signed out on a first come first serve basis.

4. Digital Camera/Digital Camcorder (Home Use)

a) You are responsible for a lost, stolen or damaged digital camera/digital camcorder once you have checked the item out of the computer office. You must return the camera/camcorder the next day unless you have permission to keep the item longer. If you do not return the camera/camcorder within the proper time frame, you will lose your privilege of checking the item out again for home use.

b) You may not sign out a digital camera/digital camcorder for someone else. You may not reserve a digital camera/digital camcorder. These items will be signed out on a first come first serve basis.

c) Check out of digital cameras/digital camcorders will start 9th period or immediately at the end of the school day. Ninth period check out will be permitted only if the cameras/camcorders are not being used in the classrooms.

d) When you check out a digital camera/digital camcorder, you will need to sign a form so that we have documentation of use.

Please be responsible for the school’s equipment and follow the guidelines properly so that all can enjoy the use of our equipment.

School Sponsored Publications and Productions

For purposes of this policy, “school sponsored student media” shall include both student publications and productions. “Student publications” shall include any written materials, (including, but not limited to, banners, flyers, posters, pamphlets, notices, newspapers, playbills, yearbooks, literary journals, books, t-shirts and other school sponsored clothing, websites, web logs(blogs), video or audio clips and newsletters or announcements transmitted by e-mail, wireless broadcast or other similar distribution/dissemination. “Student Productions” shall include vocal, instrumental (band), theatrical performances, impromptu dramatic presentations or any electronic media (including, but not limited to, radio, television, podcasts and other video or audio productions that are recorded for re-broadcast or broadcast in real time using any available broadcast technology). Further, the term “publication” shall include distribution and dissemination of a student publication; and the term “performance” shall include presentation and broadcast of a student production.

The following speech is unprotected and prohibited in all school sponsored student publications and productions: speech that if defamatory, libelous, obscene, or harmful to juveniles: speech that is reasonably likely to cause substantial disruption or material interference with school activities or the educational process; speech that infringes upon the privacy rights of others; speech that violates copyright law; speech that promotes activities, products or services that are unlawful (illegal) as to minors as defined by State or Federal Law. School officials may further prohibit speech that is ungrammatical, poorly written, inadequately researched, biased or prejudice, vulgar or profane, or unsuitable for immature audiences. The OG School Board of Education authorizes the administration to engage in prior review and restraint of school sponsored publications and productions to prevent the publication or performance of unprotected speech.