Smithfield High School Student Handbook

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1 Smithfield High School Student Handbook

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Mission and Key Personnel 2 General Student Information Student Calendar 3 Bell Schedule 4 Important School Dates 4 Information Resources for Parents and Students 4 Student Academic and Attendance Information 6 Attendance Policy 6 Excused Absences 6 Violating Attendance Policy 7 Attendance Appeal Procedures 7 Permission to Leave School Campus/Early Dismissals 7 Make-up Work & Late Work 8 Schedule Changes 8 Exams 8 Exam Exemptions 8 Senior Information 9 Senior Course Requirements 9 Senior College-Visit Privilege 9 Graduation Ceremony 9 Senior Dues 9 Selective Service Registration 9 Voter Registration 9 Student Services 10 School Clinic 10 Medications 10 Cafeteria School Meal Prices 10 Student Drivers and Parking on Campus 11 Telephone Messages 11 Textbooks 11 Behavioral Expectations of Students and SHS Disciplinary Plan 12 Emergency Situations 12 Use of Alcohol & Tobacco Products 12 Building Access 12 Harassment 12 Tardiness to Class/School 12 Student Dress Code 12 Possession of Cellular Phones & Electronic Devices 13 Maintaining Personal Belongings 14 Unauthorized Areas 14 Consequences for Disciplinary Infractions 14 1

3 Our Mission Smithfield High School adopts as its mission to graduate all students prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment. School Administration Mrs. Joyce McDowell, Principal Mr. Neal Fletcher, Assistant Principal Mr. Casey Roberts, Assistant Principal Assistant Counseling Office Mary Gover, Counselor Candice Phelps, Counselor Lucy Robertson, Counselor Athletics Miles A. Blount, II, Athletic Director Isle of Wight County Schools Administration Katrise Perera, M. Ed., Superintendent of Schools Rashard J. Wright, Director of Secondary Education GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION 2

4 Student Calendar Smithfield High School Bell Schedule Regular Arrival 3

5 Block One Block Two Block Three (1 st Lunch) Block Three (2 nd Lunch) Block Three (3 rd Lunch) Block Four 7:28 AM 9:07 AM 9:13 AM 10:52 AM 11:23 AM- 1:00 PM (10:52 AM- 11:18 AM) 10:58 AM- 11:46 AM; 12:17 PM- 1:00 PM (11:46 AM- 12:12 PM) 10:58 AM- 12:31 PM (12:34 PM- 1:00 PM) 1:06 PM 2:45 PM Important Testing Dates Parents and students should consult the school calendar prior to scheduling any outside appointments or trips, which would conflict with published exam days or official SOL and AP testing days. 1. Smithfield High School Exams will be taken on the following dates: Fall Semester Spring Semester October 31-Nov. 1, 2013 April January 23-24, 2014 June 12-13, SOL testing routinely takes place in October and January (fall semester) and February, March, May, and June (spring semester). 3. AP testing will take place in May. Interim and Report Card Issue Dates Interims Report Cards October 2, 2013 November 14, 2013 December 10, 2013 February 6, 2014 March 3, 2014 April 24, 2014 May 13, 2014 June 23, 2014 Information Resources Smithfield High School makes available several resources to assist students and their parents in navigating the high school academic decision-making process. Following is a description of such resources: High School Program of Studies for Isle of Wight County This document contains information regarding the academic program offerings available to Isle of Wight County Students, including the following: Graduation and Promotion Requirements for all diploma types Academic Excellence Recognition, including various diploma seals Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and Honors courses Explanation of Grade Point Average (GPA) calculations Special regional program offerings through The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology, New Horizons Governor s School for Science and Technology, and Governor s School for the Arts All course descriptions The High School Program of Studies is available in the SHS Counseling Office and online on the school system s website: 4

6 Isle of Wight County Schools Division s Policy Manual The school board, in compliance with federal and state regulations, develops school policies. Information regarding the following topics can be found in specific policies and regulations: Possession of cell phones and other electronic devices Grading Guidelines Attendance Requirements Disciplinary Regulations The Isle of Wight County Schools Policy Manual is available in the Smithfield High School Media Center and online on the school system s website: Isle of Wight County Schools Student Handbook/Standards of Student Conduct This handbook explains important policies and procedures for the school system, including: Special Education Services Expectations for Student Behavior in all School Environments Disciplinary Appeals Processes General School Information Each student is provided annually a copy of the Isle of Wight County Schools Student Handbook/Standards of Student Conduct. Packers Online This distribution list is available upon the request of a student or parent. Important information regarding school events, upcoming programs, scholarship availability, and other announcements are sent out via this system. Requests to be added to Packers Online should be sent to "Packers Online" packersonline@iwcs.k12.va.us. Smithfield High School Website The school website can be found at: Alert Now The school district s electronic system for sharing important information regarding school closings, upcoming programs, and important announcements is available to all IWCS Families. Visit for access information. Addresses and telephone numbers must be kept current so that you will receive your information in a timely manner. Be sure you notify Smithfield High School if you have a change in address and/or telephone number. 5

7 STUDENT ACADEMIC AND ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Attendance Students must attend school and all classes regularly and on time in order to be successful academically. A student who meets Virginia Compulsory Attendance Guidelines, resides within the school district, and is not physically or mentally incapacitated for school attendance, shall be expected to be in regular attendance unless excused by the school board or the court. (Isle of Wight County Schools JED-R Compulsory Attendance ) An unexcused absence is counted towards the student s attendance record, which is measured according to the attendance policy. Violating the attendance policy may affect earning high school course credit and even participating in the commencement ceremony. Excused Absences Upon returning to school from an absence (including early dismissal), the parent must submit a note to the principal or the principal s designee. The absentee note must include: The reason for the absence, The date(s) of the absence, Include the student s first and last name within the note, The signature of the parent or other authorized person, A daytime telephone number where the person may be reached. An absence is NOT automatically excused based on a note from a parent or other source. It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the principal or principal s designee to determine the excused status of an absence. No notes will be accepted after the nine weeks in which the absence occurred. Some reasons and/or documentation for excused absences are: 1. Illness supported by a doctor s note 2. Notes from parents approved by the principal 3. Court appearance supported by the court order 4. Severe illness or death in the immediate family 5. Observances of religious holidays 6. Field trips and school-related activities 7. Contagious disease 8. Extremely inclement weather 9. Absences due to extenuating circumstances approved by the principal Important Attendance Information Five parent notes per semester are acceptable documentation for student absences. Upon the fifth absence, the student and parent are required to meet with a counselor and an administrator. Family trips/vacations and trips/activities with non-school-sponsored organizations are NOT EXCUSED ABSENCES from school. Schoolwork may be made up; however, no work will be issued in advance. Students and their parents should consult the school calendar prior to planning all out-of-school activities, including scheduled medical appointments. 6

8 Violating the Attendance Policy High school students shall not be granted credit for a course if unexcused absences from that class total more than five (5) class periods. Also, a student may be assigned disciplinary action for every three times he/she is tardy or has an early dismissal or a combination thereof. (Isle of Wight County Schools JED-R) Appeal Procedures A parent who has a child who is retained or refused credit for a high school class due to violation of the attendance policy may appeal to the school principal. The appeal must be written, state the reason why the imposed consequences for violation of the attendance policy should be waived, and include the dates of any absences in question. Within five days of the receipt of the request for a hearing, the principal shall schedule a meeting for the parent with the School Leadership Team. At that meeting, the principal and members of the team shall review the student's attendance and scholastic record, hear the parent present their case, and examine the evidence of extenuating circumstances. The principal shall issue the parent a written decision within five working days after the hearing. The consequences may include the following: granting course credit, denying course credit, placing student on attendance probation, denying parking privileges and/or participation in extracurricular activities, and granting course credit but denying participating at the commencement ceremony (for seniors only). The principal's written decision shall be final. Permission to Leave School Campus/Early Dismissals Smithfield High School is NOT an open campus. A student is not allowed to leave the school campus during the school day unless permission has been granted by a school administrator or on request and authorization of the parent/guardian and approved by the principal. All procedures regarding signing out to be dismissed early must be followed and any violators are subject to suspension. The following information is pertinent to the early dismissal process: All early dismissal notes are subject to verification and must have valid telephone numbers so that a school official can speak with a parent to confirm the request. All students leaving through an early dismissal must follow all sign-out procedures at the front main entrance and exit through the front doors in the commons. No student, even those students who are 18 years of age or older, may leave campus without this early dismissal verbal verification by school officials. No student may leave campus with anyone who has not been designated in writing by the parent/guardian to do so. If someone other than the parent/guardian is to pick up a student, then school officials must have advanced knowledge of whom and when; again, verification of this arrangement must take place prior to the student being released. School officials will require an official government-issued picture ID from anyone taking a student from campus. One student may not transport another student from campus without written and verified permission from the parents/guardians of both students and authorization from an administrator. No student who parks on campus may go to his/her vehicle during the school day without permission from a school administrator. 7

9 Any student who drives and violates any portion of these procedures for leaving school grounds may lose his/her driving privilege for up to one calendar year. Make-up Work & Late Work A student who misses assigned work as the result of an absence (make-up work) should arrange to make up the work within five (5) days of the absence. An assignment with a due date made prior to the absence is due to the teacher upon the student s return to school. Teachers will reschedule any important test(s) for a student who missed essential class review during the absence. When a student chooses not to complete an assignment by the assigned due date (late work), the teacher may assess a one-time penalty of fifteen (15) points for that assignment. So that a student does not get progressively behind in his/her work and mastery of content, the teacher will establish regular deadlines for completing any missed work; missed work not completed at that time will be evaluated as zeroes (0) in the grade book. A teacher must speak directly with a parent prior to assigning a zero for any major assignment or a succession of zeroes for homework or class work. Schedule Changes Courses selected during registration should be considered as final. Changes may be considered prior to a deadline set before the beginning of a new semester when a request is submitted in writing (with a parent s signature) to the principal for approval and upon availability of space in the class. Once classes have begun, only changes necessitated by course cancellations, by failure, or by irresolvable schedule conflicts will be considered. No student may withdraw from a class after the fourth day of the applicable semester. Class withdrawals or transfers will be considered only after the counseling staff has initiated the request; the request then will be reviewed by the administration and accepted or rejected. The principal has the right to adjust any student s schedule. Exams Midterm and final examinations are important parts of the instructional process, and as such, should be taken seriously by students. Parents and students should consult the school calendar prior to scheduling any outside appointments or trips, which would conflict with published exam days. No student will be permitted to take their exams at an earlier time than those indicated by the IWCS approved calendar. EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY I. Any student in grades 9-12* enrolled in an Isle of Wight County Schools course, who meets the following criteria, may be exempt from the final examination in a class: 1. The student has a cumulative course average of with five or fewer absences. 2. The student has a cumulative course average of with three or fewer absences. 3. Three unexcused tardies shall count as an unexcused absence. A student with more than five unexcused tardies will be ineligible for an exam exemption. 4. All absences are counted unless the absences from class are for approved field trips, participation in school activities and religious holidays. Certain excused absences, such as for a death in the immediate family, hospitalization, or home confinement per doctor s orders, may be waived from the student s total absences for purposes of exam exemption. In cases where a student believes an absence may be waived, the student must complete and submit an Exam Exemption Request Form (IKG-E)1 to the principal or designee. For first semester finals, forms must be submitted no later than the second Friday in January. For second semester finals, forms must be submitted no later than the last Friday in May. 8

10 II. Any student who wishes to take an exam at the end of the course, in a class that he/she is currently attending and enrolled, shall be permitted to do so. If a student chooses to take an exam from which he/she is exempt, the exam will count only if it improves the student s grade in that class. III. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to exempt any student from an end-of-course Standards of Learning (SOL) testing requirement set forth in the State Board of Education s Standards of Accreditation, or alter the requirements for earning a diploma. IV. SOL Tests Students in grades 9-12 who take and pass the end-of-course SOL test(s), may be exempt from the final examination in the corresponding high school course if he/she meets the following criteria and if the results of the SOL test(s) are received prior to the final exam: 1. The student must be passing the course prior to the final exam. 2. The student has five or fewer total absences. a. For the purpose of this provision, three unexcused tardies will count as an absence. A student with more than five unexcused tardies will be ineligible for an exam exemption. b. All absences are counted unless the absences from class are for approved field trips, participation in school activities and religious holidays. Certain excused absences, such as for a death in the immediate family, hospitalization, or home confinement per doctor s orders, may be waived from the student s total absences for purposes of exam exemption. In cases where a student believes an absence may be waived, the student must complete and submit an Exam Exemption Appeal Form1 to the principal or designee. For first semester finals, forms must be submitted no later than the second Friday in January. For second semester finals, forms must be submitted no later than the last Friday in May. 3. The student must take the SOL test during the regularly scheduled administration of the test. 4. SOL Tests Sliding Scale for Final Exam Exemption Students can elect to take the final exam if they wish. If the final exam is taken, that will be the student s exam grade and the sliding scale option will no longer be available for that exam. If the student chooses to use the sliding scale for exam exemption, grades will be translated per the following scale: SOL Score Points of Final Exam Exemption V. Career & Technical Education Industry Certification Tests Students in grades 9-12 enrolled in an Isle of Wight County Schools course, who take and pass an Industry Certification test (on the first attempt), may be exempt from the final exam if he/she meets the criteria set forth under IV-1 and 2. 9

11 VI. Advanced Placement (AP) Classes Students taking a corresponding College Board AP exam, and not exempt from the second semester final exam due to other provisions in this policy, may substitute a final project or mock AP exam grade for their final exam grade. Students must still meet the criteria outlined in IV-1 and 2 to be eligible for this option. *Middle school students taking high school courses for credit will be entitled to exemption options. SENIOR INFORMATION Senior Course Requirements A senior must enroll in at least two courses per semester, including dual enrollment classes. A senior and his/her parent may request in writing from the principal an abbreviated schedule (late arrival at 9:07AM; early release at 1:00 PM). For early release, the senior must have transportation from the campus immediately upon signing out and may not return to campus for any reason other than participation in a school-sponsored event. The senior may not return to campus until after the buses have departed campus. A senior must be eligible to graduate on time to be considered for early release. Early release students may not transport underclassmen off of school grounds; loss of driving privileges will occur if students transport underclassmen prior to dismissal. Senior College-Visit Privilege A student who is officially designated a senior is allowed only three (3) college visitation days per school year, while a student who is officially a junior is permitted only two (2) college visitation days per school year. These days are not counted as an absence against the attendance policy or exam exemption IF appropriate documentation is presented to the principal prior to the absence AND verification of attendance upon return to school. See the attendance clerk for specific information on forms of documentation, which meet this requirement. Graduation Ceremony Participation in the annual commencement ceremony is a formal occasion and a privilege offered to seniors who have met all academic requirements for graduation. This privilege may be revoked and the senior may not participate in the commencement ceremony as a result of a discipline infraction. A senior who violates the attendance policy may be allowed to graduate in certain circumstances but may be denied the privilege of marching at graduation. Additionally, a senior who owes any fee or debt (e.g. lost textbook, library books) incurred during any year enrolled at Smithfield High School will not be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony. Senior Dues Seniors who wish to participate in senior activities throughout the school year and in the graduation ceremony must pay senior dues, which are set by the senior class officers. The primary function of senior dues is to pay for the graduation ceremony. Only those seniors who have paid senior dues are eligible to participate in these activities (including the graduation ceremony). 10

12 Selective Service Registration Each male student is required to register with the Selective Service Board when he reaches 18 years of age. A student should report to the counseling office for assistance in the registration process. Voter Registration Students who meet the voter registration guidelines may register to vote through government classes. STUDENT SERVICES School Clinic The school clinic has a full-time nurse who is available during the school day for students, who are ill, require first aid or have other health concerns. Students who are injured or ill should report to the clinic with permission from their teacher. The school nurse will determine if the student should be sent home and will secure parental permission prior to releasing the student. Except in cases of extreme emergency, students must obtain a pass to the clinic from a teacher or other authorized staff member. The nurse may not attend to injuries incurred at home. Students are not allowed to call home in case of an emergency or an illness or to sign out as sick without first checking with the school nurse or the main office personnel. Doing so will result in an unexcused absence. Medications Isle of Wight County Schools Personnel may give prescription or non-prescription medication to students only with the written permission of the parent/guardian (and with a physician s written order for prescription medication). Such medicine must be in the original container and delivered to the principal, school nurse, or school division designee by the parent/guardian of the student. Written permission shall include the name of the medication, the required dosage of the medication, and the time the medication is to be given. (Isle of Wight County Schools JHCD) Self-Administration of Medication Students in grades nine through twelve may be allowed to possess and self-administer nonprescription medication IF: The guidelines for non-prescription medication described above have been met regarding written permission and labeling of the medication (including student s name affixed to the container); The student consults with the school nurse regarding dosage and administering of the medication (including asthma medications, specifically inhalers); The student possesses only the amount of non-prescription medication needed for one school day/activity Sharing, borrowing, distributing, manufacturing, or selling any medication is prohibited. Permission to self-administer non-prescription medication may be revoked if the student violates this policy, and the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Standards of Student Conduct. Cafeteria Smithfield High School serves breakfast and lunch that are traditionally prepared according to guidelines developed by the National School Lunch Program. Free and reduced lunches are provided to eligible students upon the approval of a current application, which must be on file at the Food Service Office. Students are encouraged to pay for lunch in advance at the cash register, 11

13 or online at In order for any student to purchase lunch, he/she will utilize a pin number to access his/her account. In order to expedite serving lunches, parents are strongly urged to pay for students lunches in advance (by checks made payable to Smithfield Middle School or online at ). The school menus are available at Nutrislice.com - you may download the app Nutrislice for your phone or IPad School Meal Prices Breakfast Lunch Ala Carte Reduced $.30 Reduced $.40 Milk $. 35 Student $1.15 Student $2.35 Adult $1.50 Adult $3.50 Student Drivers and Parking on Campus Smithfield High School is a closed campus to parking, and parking is a privilege that can be revoked based on failure to comply with school rules and regulations. All vehicles must be registered in the main office and must display prominently the SHS Parking Decal. Isle of Wight County Schools and Smithfield High School assume no liability for cars parked on campus. Students wishing to do so must follow the specific procedure set forth by the school for authorized vehicle registration, including (but not limited to) the following: A non-refundable student-parking fee is $50 per semester or $100 per school year. A oneday parking pass may be purchased for $5.00, depending on the availability of space. If no temporary space is available, then the vehicle must be removed from school property. Parking spaces are non-transferrable. Parking without a valid parking permit, or in another student s assigned space, or in any parking lot designated for Smithfield Middle School shall result in the car being towed at the owner s risk and expense. Smithfield High School assumes no liability for the legibility of space numbers or line marks, and it is the student s responsibility to ensure that he/she is parked in the assigned space. The school system retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and to inspect the exterior of a student s vehicle on school property. Also, the school system may inspect the interior of a vehicle whenever school authority has the reasonable suspicion that illegal or unauthorized materials or other evidence of illegal or otherwise prohibited activities is contained inside the vehicle. Any patrols or inspections may be conducted without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Any student who fails to provide access to the interior of his/her vehicle upon request by a school official will be subject to disciplinary action. Please read the revised IWCS High School Student Parking Agreement. Copies will be available during Open House, upon registration, and at all other times in the SHS main office. Telephone Messages Instructional time and seat hours must be protected. Recognizing that emergencies do occur, Smithfield High School Staff will make reasonable efforts to pass along messages from parents/guardians to students. At no time will a student be called from class to accept a telephone call. 12

14 Textbooks Students in Isle of Wight County Schools will receive textbooks without a rental fee, with the understanding that this school property will be safeguarded and returned upon completion of the corresponding course. A student and his/her parent are responsible for reimbursing the school for any damaged or lost textbook. Such debt will be recorded until it is cleared and can affect graduation ceremony participation. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND SHS DISCIPLINARY PLAN In order to maintain an orderly and effective school environment, students are expected to abide by all rules, policies, and procedures set forth by Isle of Wight County Schools and by Smithfield High School Faculty and Staff at all times. Failure to comply with any rule or regulation, including during emergency situations and school-sponsored events, will result in disciplinary action. Additionally, the use of surveillance cameras is employed at Smithfield High School for the safety of students, faculty, and staff members. They are used to monitor student and vehicular movement in the building and on campus, to monitor behavior on school buses, and to assess instruction in individual classrooms while monitoring student behavior; they are not used to invade the privacy of students and are not installed in restrooms or locker rooms. Behavioral Expectations The following are specific expectations by which all students must abide: Emergency Situations: During a school emergency, students must follow all directions of school personnel in order to ensure their safety. In a building evacuation, students are to exit the building quickly, remain with their class the entire time, and be respectful to others and to property. Use of Alcohol and Tobacco Products: The use of alcohol or tobacco products is strictly forbidden on school property and at any school-sponsored event/activity (including school field trips). A student who is found in possession of either substance will face disciplinary action; additionally, charges will be filed with Court Services for possession of alcohol. Building Access: In order to maintain the safety of all faculty and all students, security procedures must be followed. All exterior doors are secured at all times during the school day, denying access to the school building. Anyone entering or leaving the building must do so through the front main entrance. At the conclusion of the school day, all students must report directly to their sponsor/supervising teacher or leave the campus. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. Harassment: The Isle of Wight County School Division is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment free from sexual harassment and harassment based on race, national origin, disability, or religion. (Isle of Wight County Schools JFHA/GBA) Tardiness to School/Class: Students are expected to be on time to school and to each class, specifically, in the classroom and ready to work at the ringing of the tardy bell. Failure to meet this expectation will result in an unexcused tardy. Three tardies to a 13

15 class will result in the teacher contacting the student s parent (documented in the Log) and issuing a referral. School administrators will conduct random hall sweeps to ensure that students report to class on time. Dress code guidelines: 1. Shorts/skirts- finger tip (longest finger) length all around (even w/ leggings & tights) 2. Absolutely zero exposure of undergarments- underwear sagging (gym shorts), ladies undergarments, etc. 3. No headgear- hats, scarves, bandanas, dew-rags, etc. (religious/medical head coverings are acceptable) 4. Shirts must cover all parts of the torso- straps on tanks must be at least 3 fingers wide, must cover midriff, shoulder blades, back, and appropriate amounts of cleavage. (Put thumbs in armpits and draw a line across with your hands) No halters, racer backs, low-cut, etc. 5. Inappropriate, obscene, or offensive logos or language- i.e. alcohol, smoking, drugs, gang related, religious discrimination, etc. 6. No spandex/lycra, this includes yoga pants & leggings unless there is a cover that meets the guidelines for rule 1. Possession and Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices: Students may possess a beeper, cellular telephone, or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), IPod, MP3, or other communication devices with electronic, wireless capability on school property in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this regulation. Students shall not display, activate, and/or use any of the aforementioned devices on a school bus and/or classrooms, media center, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, or any space designated for instructional and/or testing purposes during the instructional day without permission. If a student possesses such a device other than as permitted in this policy, or uses an allowable communication device in a disruptive manner during the designated time after the instructional day, in addition to other disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed, the device shall be confiscated from the student and returned only to the student s parent. Penalties for students who violate these guidelines will be as follows: First Offense: The device will be confiscated and only returned to a parent/guardian at a time specified by the school. The student and parent will sign an Acknowledgement of Further Consequences statement, which will be filed in the student s discipline record and log. Parents must contact the school to make an appointment for a conference with an administrator. Scheduled conferences will be only between the hours of 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM Mondays through Fridays. Second Offense: The cell phone/communication device is confiscated and held until the last day of school or when the student withdraws from Isle of Wight County Schools. o Additional violations of these guidelines, after the second offense, will result in penalties for a second offense and disciplinary action. o Failure to turn a device over to teachers and other school personnel when requested will lead to disciplinary action. o In addition to penalties previously listed, school administrators may impose additional disciplinary actions for any electronic device violations that cause a disruption, invades the privacy of others, or negatively impact school operations. Lockers: All students will be issued a locker; the locker is property of Isle of Wight County Schools and, as such, may be searched by school officials. Cellular (electronic) 14

16 devices must be stored in lockers. Isle of Wight County Schools and/or school personnel assume no responsibility in any circumstance for loss, destruction, damage, theft or bills for a cellular phone or other similar device. (Isle of Wight County JFC-R) Maintaining Personal Belongings: Students should not bring to school items of value or sums of money exceeding that, which is needed for lunch; school fees should be paid with a personal check. The student and his/her parent assume all liability for the loss or theft of such items or sums of money. Such occurrences should be reported directly to the resource officer. Unauthorized Areas: Students are not permitted in the halls or in any other area of the campus not assigned as part of a class unless during a class change, when they are escorted by a staff member, or when they have a hall pass from a teacher or an authorized staff member. Smithfield High School Students are not permitted to be in the building areas of Smithfield Middle School and will face disciplinary action including Out-of- School Suspensions. Consequences for Disciplinary Infractions Prior to a disciplinary referral being written, the teacher shall make verbal contact and/or hold a conference with the parent to discuss the infraction; all contacts with parents will be documented in the Log. Prior contact is not needed in the case of possession of weapons, drugs, tobacco, or alcohol; use of profanity directed to a staff member; or fighting. Note: Students will not be issued zeroes on work in class for disciplinary actions. Possible Disciplinary Consequences Administrators will utilize the following actions for violations of the school Student Code of Conduct or school rules: Referral to appropriate counselor (Teacher may refer student to counselor at any time.) Reprimand Loss of privileges such as suspension from school-sponsored activities or events and/or tasks or restrictions Lunch Detention Parent conference and/or after-school detention After School Detention In School Suspension (ISS) Out-of-School-Suspension (OSS) The following discipline incidents will result in immediate consequences: 1. Violation of student dress code call to parent/guardian to bring change of clothing 2. Horseplay (conduct which materially and substantially disrupts the ongoing educational process) two (2) days after school detention; if an injury results from the horseplay, then three (3) days OSS minimum with possible extension to ten (10) days OSS with an administrative hearing and recommendation for expulsion. 3. Cursing a staff member three (3) days OSS minimum; parent conference required 4. Fighting three (3) days OSS minimum; charges may be filed with Court Services. Parent conference for re-admittance required. 5. Unauthorized Area infractions will result in discipline including after school detention or OSS. 6. Unauthorized Area (Smithfield Middle School) three (3) days OSS; repeated infractions will result in OSS with administrative hearing and recommendation for longterm suspension. 15

17 7. Drug and Alcohol Offenses ten (10) days OSS minimum with administrative hearing, recommendation for expulsion, and charges filed with Court Services. Discipline Terms Loss of Privileges 1. Revocation of driving privileges 2. Revocation of access to Isle of Wight County Schools Computer System 3. Suspension of or benching at a sporting event at which student is a member of the team/squad 4. Suspension from performance or class/grade-sponsored field trip without penalty to grade, but with alternate assignment required 5. Suspension from participation ( walking ) at graduation ceremony 6. After school detention 3:00-4:30 pm room 95. Lunch Detention Lunch detention will be held daily during each lunch period. Students will report directly to the assigned lunch detention room and remain there for the duration of the lunch period. In-School Suspension When assigned to ISS students will: 1) Report on time to the designated ISS classroom and remain in ISS for the entire day. (Tardies constitute a violation of the student code of conduct and a single strike will be given for students who report tardy for ISS.) 2) Pick up assigned work and initial the log book for all assignments. 3) Complete their assignments and place all completed work in the OUT box for return to teachers. 4) Students must work quietly during their stay in ISS, and follow the daily scheduled provided by the ISS coordinator. 5) Students are to follow the 3-strikes you re out rule: If a student is spoken to more than 3 times throughout the day, an administrator will be contacted for removal and transition to OSS. 6) If at any time a student does not have assignments to complete, they may read silently OR they will be assigned review work from their corresponding content teachers. **Failure to report to ISS will result in mandatory parent conference and additional days of ISS. The next failure to report will result in OSS. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) The student may not come onto the school campus nor participate in any school activity. The principal makes the final decision on all OSS recommendations, including the number of days assigned. After School Detention (ASD) **After School Detention (ASD) will be held from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Monday through Thursday of the week. Rules: The student must: 16

18 Report to ASD on time. Failure to report on time may result in additional time spent in ASD. Bring books or other school materials to do work while in ASD. Refrain from talking or otherwise communicating while in ASD. Remain in ASD the full time. No breaks or leaving before 4:30 PM. Conduct himself/herself with decorum at all times. Discipline referrals will be written for a student s misbehavior while in ASD. **Failure to report to ASD may result in additional days of ASD, ISS, OSS and a mandatory parent conference. 17