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LAKEVILLE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT
The Lakeville Area Public Schools is a partnership of students, families, staff, and community committed to excellence and life-long learning.
These student management policies were approved by the Board of Education May 23, 2017. Lakeville ISD 194 Board of Education Approved District Policies are located at https://www.isd194.org/policies
These student management policies may be changed or amended during the school year. Changes will be posted in the office of the principal and on the school website. If you have any questions about a provision, please contact the principal.
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Contents PageGeneral Information
Phone NumbersBell Schedule
Alternate SchedulesAcademic Progress & Evaluation
Academic LetteringAcademic Seminar
Class LoadCredit Attainment
GPA CalculationIncomplete GradesSchedule Changes
Textbook Fee NoticeWithdrawing From a Class
Student Activities/AthleticsActivities
ClubsStudent Activities/Athletics Expectations
Positive Representation Fundraising
Homecoming CourtsStudent in Good Standing
PostersPractice or Activities
School DancesAcademic Policy: Athletics/Activities
Semester RequirementChemical Use Policy: Athletics
ConsequencesCaptain/Officer Qualification
Chemical Use Policy: Activities Consequences
Captain/Officer Qualification
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Contents PageStudent Expectations
Age of MajorityClosed Campus
Distribution of MaterialsElectronic Devices
Electronic Devices Wireless UsageEmail
Freedom of ExpressionHarassment and Violence
HazingIdentification
ImmunizationsInsubordination
LockersLunchroom Expectations
MedicationsOff-Campus Conduct
Parking LotParking Permits
Personal AppearancePolice Interviews
Property and VehiclesP3 Campus
School PublicationsTrespassing
Weapons
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Reasonable ForceRemoval of Students from Class Sus-
pension, Exclusion, ExpulsionDismissal Procedure
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GENERAL INFORMATIONLakeville South High School Phone Numbers
Activities Director – Tom Dasovich ...................... 952-232-3321Activities Assistant – Naomi Rogness .................. 952-232-3320Attendance Office – Amy Bassett ........................ 952-232-3318Career Center Assistant – Julie Peterson ............. 952-232-3306Custodian – Tim Swedin ...................................... 952-232-3397Deans’ Assistant – Heather Allen ........................ 952-232-3330Deans’ Assistant – Angie Beschorner .................. 952-232-3331Deans:Amy Eidelbes .................A-E ................................ 952-232-3339Kristin Johnson ..............F-Le............................... 952-232-3335TBD ................................Li-Rog ........................... 952-232-3332Paul Donner ...................Rol-Z ............................. 952-232-3334Health Office - Katie Barragan ............................. 952-232-3319District Nurse -................TBD...............................952-232-3319Kitchen – Nick Schaeffer ...................................... 952-232-3304Principal – Shaun Murphy ................................... 952-232-3310Principal’s Assistant – Tammy Mohn ................... 952-232-3301School Resource Officer - Greg Jensen ................ 952-232-3336Special Education Supervisor - Rebecca Zuehlke..952-232-2014Main Number: .................................................952-232-3300Band Office – Chad Bieniek ................................. 952-232-3359Bookkeeper –KaraJean Connor ........................... 952-232-3322Chemical Coordinator - Judy Johnson ................. 952-232-2091Choir Office – Julie Brott ...................................... 952-232-3360Media Center – Mary Casserly-Smith ................. 952-232- 3350School Psychologist - Kris Williams ...................... 952-232-3300School Psychologist – Jessica Davich ................... 952-232-3300Social Worker - Rebecca Kneip.............................952-232-3300Social Worker - McKenna Dennestadt .................952-232-3300Student Support - Beth Stoa ................................952-232-3300LSHS Website. ...............................https://www.isd194.org/lshs LSHS Yearbook ............. https://www.isd194.org/lshs/yearbook
School Closing: Information will be posted on all major network television stations. The district website and Education Channel 188 will also provide information about school closings.
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
0 7:00 – 7:57
1 8:02 – 9:00
2 9:05 – 10:02
3 10:07 – 11:04
4 11:09 – 12:34
5 12:39– 1:36
6 1:41 – 2:37
Lunch Schedule11:09 – 11:29 .............................................................. Lunch A11:34 – 12:34 ................................................................... Class
11:09 – 11:26 ................................................................... Class11:31 – 11:51 .............................................................. Lunch B11:56 – 12:34 ................................................................... Class
11:09 – 11:48 ................................................................... Class11:53 – 12:13 .............................................................. Lunch C12:18 – 12:34 ................................................................... Class
11:09 – 12:09................................................................... Class12:14 – 12:34 .............................................................. Lunch D
Academic Seminar Schedule * Early Bird 7:00-7:57 Period 1 8:02-8:48 Period 2 8:53 - 9:39 Academic Seminar A 9:44-10:07* Academic Seminar B 10:11-10:34* Period 3 10:39 -11:25 Period 4 11:30 - 12:55
Lunch A 11:30-11:50 Class 11:55:12:55
Class 11:30-11:47 Lunch B 11:52-12:12 Class 12:17-12:55
Class 11:30-12:09 Lunch C 12:14-12:34 Class 12:39-12:55
Class 11:30-12:30 Lunch D 12:35-12:55 Period 5 1:00 - 1:46 Period 6 1:51 - 2:37 *Teachers assign students to an academic area based on the student’s current academic performance. See page 8 for more details
2021-2022 Alternative Bell Schedule
Two Hour Early Dismissal Two Hour Late StartPeriod EB 7:00-7:57 Period EB 9:25-9:57Period 1 8:02-8:33 Period 1 10:02-10:34Period 2 8:38-9:09 Period 2 10:39-11:11Period 3 9:14-9:46 Period 4 11:16-12:46Period 5 9:51-10:23 Period 6 10:28-11:00 Lunch A 11:16-11:36Period 4 11:05-12:35 Class 11:41-12:46
Lunch A 11:05-11:25 Class 11:16-11:36Class 11:30-12:35 Lunch B 11:41-12:01 Class 12:06-12:46Class 11:05-11:25 Lunch B 11:30-11:50 Class 11:16-11:56Class 11:55-12:35 Lunch C 12:01-12:21 Class 12:26-12:46Class 11:05-11:25Lunch C 11:50-12:10 Class 11:16-12:21Class 12:15-12:35 Lunch D 12:26-12:46
Class 11:05-12:10 Period 3 12:51-1:23Lunch D 12:15-12:35 Period 5 1:28-2:00 Period 6 2:05-2:37
Bell schedules are subject to change
ACADEMIC PROGRESS & EVALUATION
Academic Lettering: Students must maintain a 3.7 overall GPA during one entire academic year to be eligible for a letter. Subsequent 3.7 GPA school years are eligible for a bar.
Academic Seminar: Academic Seminar is a time to provide additional academic support during the scheduled school day. What happens during Academic Seminar?• Make-up work• Test/Quiz make-up• Reteaching• Academic Interventions• Study Sessions• Test Corrections
Academic Seminar Schedule: Thursdays only Session A 9:44- 10:07 (23 min) Passing Time 10:07-10:11 (4 min) Session B 10:11-10:34 (23 min)
How are Students selected for Academic Seminar?• Students may be selected for A and/or B Academic Seminar ses-
sions by one or two teachers• Tuesday: Students may request a teacher to select them for Aca-
demic Seminar by Tuesday at 3:15 pm by putting their name on the designated Academic Seminar sign up
• Wednesday: Student’s portal will be updated with Academic Semi-nar assignment by Wednesday morning
• Wednesday: Teachers will have an Academic Seminar Assignment posted in each classroom by Wednesday morning
• Attendance to Assigned Academic Seminar• Attendance will be taken for selected students for both sessions• Students remain in the selected class for the entire session (A or
B)• Selected students will be marked tardy and absent just like a regu-
lar class period • Students will not be allowed in the hallways during Academic
Seminar Areas Students can be if not selected for a session: Commons, Lecture Hall (quiet study), Performance Gym, Media Center (need pass & sign
in)
Consequences for skipping Academic Seminar• Lunch detention • Marked unexcused which could lead to truancy • Standard attendance policy applies
Class Load: Students are required to be enrolled in six classes each se-mester. Any student failing a required class or dropped before the end of the semester must repeat the semester class to receive credit. All students are required to remain enrolled in a minimum of five classes each semester, excluding student aide. Students who fall below the minimum are subject to dismissal for the remainder of the semester.
Credit Attainment: The district must be notified prior to the student taking the course in order for it to be considered for future high school credit attainment. The course must be equivalent or beyond our course sequence. The course description and syllabus may be request-ed to obtain high school credit. Students must meet with their dean prior to signing up for the course. There are timelines that need to be followed.
Common Grading Scale G.P.A. and Class Rank
Lower Upper Weighted Non Grade Cutoff Cutoff Grade AP Classes Weighted A 94% 100% A 5.0 4.0 A- 90% 93% A- 4.7 3.7 B+ 87% 89% B+ 4.3 3.3 B 83% 86% B 4.0 3.0 B- 80% 82% B- 3.7 2.7 C+ 77% 79% C+ 3.3 2.3 C 73% 76% C 3.0 2.0 C- 70% 72% C- 2.7 1.7 D+ 67% 69% D+ 2.3 1.3 D 63% 66% D 2.0 1.0 D- 60% 62% D- 1.7 0.7 F 0.0 0.0 I 0.0 0.0 W 0.0 0.0
All of the above grades affect grade point average and class rank. P = Pass Grade NC = No CreditHow to Figure GPA: 1) Add point values for classes. 2) Divide by the number of classes marked.
Class rank is determined by the numerical comparison of class mem-bers’ cumulative GPA’s. Class rank and grade point average are calcu-lated on the basis of credits earned. PSEO and University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) grades are reflected on the transcript. PSEO and UMTYMP grades are not weighted and affect GPA and class rank. Only AP courses are weighted.
Credits transferred (from another high school or any accredited institution) are credited toward state and district graduation require-ments. Disclosure of students’ relevant high school academic records, wherever their credits have been earned, will be provided by Lakeville High Schools to post-secondary institutions to the extent permitted by
Minnesota law.All transferred classes/credits entered on the student’s transcript will be counted in the cumulative grade point average and class rank.
Incomplete Grades: Students who, for acceptable reasons (e.g. illness, family emergency), receive an incomplete mark (“I”) at the end of the semester will have two weeks to complete the work required. At this time the grade earned by the student without the incomplete work will be entered. Students are strongly encouraged to complete course work within two weeks of the end of the quarter. Students risk failing the course beyond the two weeks. Exceptions may be made granted when special warrant or special circumstances exist.
Schedule Changes: The master schedule is created each year to ac-commodate course selections made by students. Faculty members are employed, textbooks are purchased, and rooms are assigned based on student course requests. When a student registerd for a class, he/she has the responsibility of remaining i the class and completing it. Students will have the same teacher for all year-long classes (when teachers/ schedules permit)
All schedule change requests must be submitted to the Dean prior to the end of the third day of the semester. Schedule changes are subject to parent approval, administrative approval, and class avail-ability, without exceeding maximum class size.
The only acceptable educational reasons for a schedule change are:• Seniors who need a course to fulfill a graduation requirement• An inappropriate level or sequence placement (i.e. Spanish 3 not
2, AP/Honors to a General Course)• An obvious error in schedule (i.e. same class twice)• Prerequisites that have not been filled
• Would like to opt-in to a higher level/more rigorous version of their current course (i.e. General Course to AP/Honors)
Schedule changes will not be made for these reasons:• Specific teacher request• Switch sections of the same course to get a different teacher• Requested change would exceed class size capacity• Desire to have a certain lunch schedule• Desire to be with friends• Desire to have a class at a certain time of the day• Student changed his/her mind
Seniors may request to be a student aide by completing the Student Aide Application form located in Student Services. This completed form must be turned into the Dean prior to the end of the third day of the semester.
Students must keep a minimum of 6 classes as a freshman, sopho-more, and junior, and a minimum of 5 classes as a senior.
Students interested in requesting a change in their schedule can obtain a Schedule Change Form in the Student Services Office.
Textbook Fee Notice: School issued property is the student’s respon-sibility. The school will charge an appropriate replacement fee for lost, stolen or damaged books and school equipment. Students are respon-sible for the exact item checked out or the cost of the replacement.
Withdrawing From a Class: A student has the first 20 school days of a semester to withdraw from a course. Beyond 20 days, any course withdrawal will be recorded as a “W” on the student’s record and will negatively affect the student’s GPA.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
Activities: District 194 believes that the co-curricular program of the school plays an essential and important role in providing successful and meaningful educational experiences for students. In addition to a comprehensive list of courses, Lakeville South High School offers a
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wide variety of school activities to meet students’ interests and needs. Refer to the Activities/Athletics website for currently offered activities. These co-curricular activities provide at least four educational benefits for students:
1. They promote cognitive, affective, and psychomotor growth and development.
2. They are well-guided activities which utilize student time in an excellent educational environment.
3. They provide opportunities for students to find new friends.4. They promote good self-concept, positive school attitudes
and better school academic achievement as well.
Clubs: Clubs that are a part of the student activities program at Lakev-ille South are student-interest driven. Any student desiring to organize a club must fill out a Club Application that meets the following criteria:
• The purpose must be aligned with the current LSHS curricu-lum, the Activities Mission Statement, and promote a positive school climate.
• The activities must fall within LSHS policies and procedures (see Student Handbook), and must benefit many LSHS stu-dents.
• The club must be inclusive with participation available to any interested student. Must have a minimum of seven students on roster. Fee is $45.00
• Existing school facilities must be adequate for the operation of the club. Students must find an advisor willing to work with them.
Co-curricular clubs and groups are based on student interest and fre-quently change. Please refer to Activities/Athletics webpage: www.lakevillesouthhighschoolactivities.com for a current list.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS EXPECTATIONS
Positive Representation: Because students represent not only them-selves but also their activities and their school, students are required to demonstrate positive conduct in the classroom, the community, and their activities.
1. In the Classroom - Lakeville High School’s activity participants are required to make a strong academic effort. In the classroom, they will demonstrate positive attitudes, sincere effort, and good attendance.
2. In the Community - In the community, participants will demon-strate good citizenship and behavior that brings credit to them, their activities, and their school.
3. In Activities - As participants, students will observe District 194 policies, Minnesota State High School League eligibility and sportsmanship rules, and the letter and spirit of this policy.
Failure to abide by behavioral expectations may, under certain circum-stances, be a violation of school rules and may result in consequences or discipline including, but not limited to, meeting with teachers, coaches or administrators, loss of practice or competition opportuni-ties, removal from activities or team, or other consequences under the discipline policy.
Attendance: On the day of practice, a contest, or any other activity involving the team, high school students must be in attendance the entire school day unless pre-excused (i.e. dentist, doctor, etc.) . If a high school student is not in full attendance during the school day, she or he may not participate in that day’s events. A student who is truant or otherwise absent without approval of a Dean, may not participate in that day’s event. An unexcused absence during the day will eliminate a student’s participation in practice, game, or other events involving the team or participant.
Fundraising: School organizations, including booster groups that want to do fundraising need to follow Lakeville High Schools’ policy.
1. The activity must be approved and scheduled by the Activities
Director.2. The group advisor is responsible for following approved account-
ing procedures. 3. Food items are to be sold before and after school only.4. Other items are to be sold in designated areas during lunch peri-
ods.5. Door-to-door sales within the community are discouraged. 6. Soliciting advertising from area businesses is permitted only for
authorized school publications, including the All Sports Booster Club program.
Homecoming Court: Students wishing to be members of the Home-coming Court must be considered a Student in Good Standing.
Student in Good Standing: Any student who participates in any co-curricular activity or is selected to represent our school in any way must be a student in good standing in the community. Such determi-nation is at the discretion of the principal, but examples preventing good standing may be: cheating, minor consumption, assault, theft, drug charges, legal charges, school suspensions, etc. In addition, any student who is not a student in good standing may not be allowed to participate in overnight field trips, tournaments, member of home-coming court, etc.
Posters: Student activities may be publicized with posters in approved areas in the building. Poster themes should be approved by Activities Director. Posters placed in the building need to be approved by the principal. Some posters will be assigned to the public forum board. All posters must identify the school organization.
Practice or Activities: Activities or practices are not to be held during regular school hours. Practice starting times will be coordinated by the coach/advisor/activities office.
School Dances: 1. Students must arrive at all dances within one hour of the start
time unless special circumstances arise and district representa-tives are notified and consulted. No students will be allowed into the dance beyond one hour after the start of the dance.
2. Once students leave the dance, they are not allowed to return.3. Non – Lakeville High School students MUST be registered prior to
the dance. Guests are subject to the same guidelines as our own students.
4. Dances are school-sponsored events. They are chemical free. If school policies are violated, consequences will be enforced. Law enforcement will be contacted if school personnel deem it ap-propriate.
5. Tobacco use is not permitted. This includes smoking, chewing and/or possession.
6. No food or beverages may be brought into the building. 7. Students are required to show their IDs.8. Guests must be freshman in high school or older and younger
than 21 years of age.9. Students must exhibit appropriate behavior or they will be asked
to leave the dance. Parents will be contacted.
Prom Only: The junior/senior prom is sponsored by the junior class each spring at Lakeville High Schools. Sophomores MUST be accompa-nied by a Lakeville junior or senior.
ACADEMIC POLICY: ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
There is both a semester credit requirement and an in-season grade requirement.
Semester Requirement: At the end of each semester, a student must have earned the following number of credits to be eligible to partici-pate in a co-curricular activity: 9th grade/1st semester 2.5 credits 9th grade/2nd semester 5.5 credits 10th grade/1st semester 8.0 credits 10th grade/2nd semester 11.0 credits 11th grade/1st semester 13.5 credits 11th grade/2nd semester 16.5 credits 12th grade/1st semester 19.0 credits 12th grade/2nd semester 22.0 credits
If a student does NOT have the required number of credits at each “credit check” they will be **ineligible until the credit(s) is (are) made up.
In-Season Grade Requirement: Grades will be checked at each designated grading period. If a student has one or more F’s, they will be placed on academic probation. The conditions of this probation are described below.
• Student must meet (ASAP) with teacher(s) involved and coach/advisor.
• At this meeting, a specific plan will be developed to address the “F”(s).
• Students will have two (2) weeks to raise grade to passing. It will be the student’s responsibility to present a progress report form to the teacher for a grade and their signature. The student must then present the form to their coach/advisor.
• During this probation period, the student IS eligible to compete at coach/advisor discretion.
• If after the mandatory two (2) weeks the student is still earning one or more “F’s”, they will be **ineligible to participate until the failing grade is passing.
**Ineligibility refers to games/events/performances, etc. Any stu-dent who becomes ineligible (either by a MSHSL violation or a school violation) will be suspended from participating in any competition (i.e.,
games/events/performances) for the appropriate amount of time. In case of academic ineligibility, practice participation will be on a case-by-case basis. This decision will be a result of input from the coach/advisor, activities director, dean, parent(s), student and teacher(s) involved.
CHEMICAL USE POLICY: ATHLETICS
During the calendar year, regardless of the quantity, a student shall not: (1) use or possess a beverage containing alcohol; (2) use or pos-sess tobacco; or, (3) use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell, or give away any other controlled substance or drug paraphernalia. This applies to the 12-month calendar year. It is not a violation for a student to be in possession of a controlled substance specifically prescribed for the student’s own use by his/her doctor.
Consequences:First Violation: After confirmation of the first violation, the student shall lose eligibility for 25% of the number of interscholastic contests on the regular season schedule or 2 weeks, whichever is greater.
Sport Weeks Max. Games 25% Penalty 50% Penalty
Baseball 13 20 5 10
Basketball 18 26 6 13
Cross Country 12 10 2 6
Dance Team 17 15 4 8
Football 15 8 2 6
Golf 13 16 4 8
Gymnastics 15 16 4 8
Hockey 17 25 6 13
Lacrosse 9 12 3 6
Skiing 14 16 4 8
Soccer 12 18 4 9
Softball 13 20 5 10
Swimming 14 16 4 8
Tennis 11 16 4 8
Track & Field 13 14 3 7
Volleyball 13 17 4 8
Wrestling 15 18 4 9
Second Violation: After confirmation of the second violation, the stu-dent shall lose eligibility for 50% of the number of interscholastic con-tests on the schedule in which the student is a participant or 3 weeks or6 consecutive interscholastic contests, whichever is greater. Consult table for specific penalty. The penalty may be reduced to 3 weeks or 6 consecutive interscholastic events, whichever is greater, if the student on his/her own volition enters and satisfactorily completes a treatment program from a certified chemical treatment facility. Written confirma-tion of participation and satisfactory completion of the treatment pro-gram from the director/certified counselor of that program is required.
Third and Subsequent Violations: After confirmation of the third or subsequent violations, the student shall lose eligibility for one calen-dar year. The penalty may be reduced to 4 weeks or 12 consecutive interscholastic contests, whichever is greater, if the student on his/her own volition enters and satisfactorily completes a treatment program and the following conditions are met:
a. the student is assessed as chemically dependent by a licensed chemical dependency counselor, prior to entering the treatment program;
b. the student voluntarily enters a treatment program approved by the Chemical Health Coordinator and Activities Director.
c. the director of the treatment center certifies in writing that the student has successfully completed the treatment program;
d. no sooner than 6 weeks after the student enters treatment can the student begin serving the reduced penalty of 4 weeks or 12 interscholastic contests, whichever is greater.
With each violation, ISD 194 requires the following steps: a. Students participate in an initial meeting to discuss the violation
with the student, parent, dean of students, and athletic director to set a course of action.
b. Students participate in a meeting prior to resuming eligibility with the student, parent/guardian, coach, activities director, dean of students, and the chemical prevention counselor.
c. The coach may require service hours to directly benefit the team.
Captain/Officer Qualifications: Students are expected to be positive team leaders. If a student has a single chemical violation of MSHSL eli-gibility rules during their ninth or tenth grade year, he/she may apply for captainship, providing they discuss the incident with their coaches, describe what changes they have made in their lifestyle, and what
leadership opportunities they have participated in school to make themselves a stronger person/leader. A second chemical violation during their ninth or tenth grade year prohibits that individual from becoming a captain. A single chemical violation during the eleventh or twelfth grade year prohibits that individual from becoming a captain.
CHEMICAL USE POLICY: ACTIVITIES
Category II activities covered in this document include the following:• Theatre• Summer Marching Band and all related participants • Vocal Extra-curricular ensembles• Instrumental Extra-curricular ensembles• All Tech Crews working with the above groups• DECA• Clubs• Student Council• Freshmen Transition Leaders • Any future other limited-event activities
These activities are not covered by the MSHSL Category I activitiesConsequences: 1) First offense
• Loss of 25% of the season or two performances/events, which-ever is less
• Meet with District Chemical Health Coordinator to complete a chemical pre-assessment
• Attend a re-entry meeting and follow through with additional recommendations if needed
(Re-entry team consists of Activities Director, Advisor/Coach, student, Chemical Health Coordinator, parent, and Dean)
Alternative consequence for qualifying event activities:The student must be able to complete the following before the next event/competition:
• Consult with District Chemical Health Coordinator for resources • Select to complete a chemical assessment from an outside agency
and agree to follow through with• recommendations • Attend a re-entry meeting to verify to discuss completed assess-
ment recommendations and any additional steps required. (Re-entry team consists of Activities Director, Advisor/Coach, student,
Chemical Health Coordinator, parent, and Dean)• Five hours of approved community service as determined by the
Building Administrator and Advisor
2) Second offense• 50% of the season or four performances/events, whichever is less• Meet with District Chemical Health Coordinator to complete a
chemical pre-assessment• Attend a re-entry meeting and follow through with additional
recommendations if needed(Re-entry team consists of Activities Director, Advisor/Coach, student, Chemical Health Coordinator, parent, and Dean)
Captain/Officer Qualifications: Students are expected to be positive team leaders. If any student is currently a captain/officer and receives a single violation, he/she is immediately removed from that position. If a student has a single violation of MSHSL eligibility rules during his/her ninth or tenth grade year, he/she may apply for captainship/officer position, providing he/she discusses the incident with his/her coaches, describe what changes he/she has made in his/her lifestyle, and what leadership opportunities he/she has participated in at school to make himself/herself a stronger person/leader. A second violation during his/her ninth or tenth grade year prohibits that individual from becom-ing a captain/officer. A single violation during the eleventh or twelfth grade year prohibits that individual from becoming a captain/officer.
Student Expectations
Age of Majority: In Minnesota, the age of majority is 18. However, all students, whether 18 or not, are considered students and must follow all student rules and regulations. Parents will receive all communica-tion from school.
Attendance: See page 40
Bullying: The School District prohibits any form of bullying. The defini-tion of bullying has four parts: 1. Bullying is intimidating, threatening, abusive or hurtful conduct 2. It is objectively offensive and 3. The conduct involves an imbalance of power and is repeated or 4. The conduct materially and substantially interferes with a stu-
dent’s education or ability to participate in school activities.
Bullying falls into two categories: (1) Bad behavior that involves an imbalance of power and pattern, or (2) bad behavior that significantly affects a student’s ability to participate school, classes, or events.
The School District will act to investigate all complaints of bullying and take appropriate action against any student who has found to have violated the School District’s bullying policy.
Chemicals: Students may not possess, use, deliver, transfer, distribute, sell, or attempt to purchase or obtain chemicals or tobacco/nicotine while at a school location or school-sponsored event. Any student who violates the chemical policy will be subject to discipline at the discretion of the School District, including suspension, expulsion or ex-clusion. Any chemical violation includes a conference with the Chemi-cal Health Coordinator.
Closed Campus: Lakeville High Schools are closed campuses. Students who leave the building or campus during lunch or during any other time of the school day without prior approval are subject to having their vehicle, locker, backpack, and person searched. Students will be subject to discipline.
Deliveries: There will be no deliveries to students, such as lunches, food from any restaurant, money, notes, balloons, flowers, etc. No
latex balloons are allowed in the building. Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Materials: Community boards are located in commons areas. Students wishing to distribute non-school sponsored materials must first submit for approval a copy of the materials to the principal, or his/her designee, at least 24 hours in advance of the desired distribution time. Requests for distribution of non-school sponsored materials will be reviewed by the administration on a case-by-case basis. However, distribution of the following materi-als will always be prohibited:1. Material that is obscene to minors;2. Material that is libelous or slanderous;3. Material that is indecent or vulgar and/or inappropriate for the age level of students to which it is intended;4. Materials that advertise or promote any product or services not permitted to minors by law;5. Materials that advocate violence or other illegal conduct;6. Materials that constitute insulting or fighting words (e.g., threats of violence, defamation of character);7. Materials that present the likelihood of a material and substantial disruption to the school, or the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school rules.
Electronic Devices: Lakeville Area Public School District provides the opportunity for students to bring a personally owned device to school to utilize as an education tool. The use of these devices will be at the discretion of the teacher and/or the district administrative staff. Use of a personally owned device during the school day is a privilege. Adher-ence to the guidelines below is essential to maintaining an academic environment and the integrity of the classroom.
1. Personal devices should be connected to the Lakeville Area Public Schools wireless network. Students must abide by the “Lakeville Area Public Schools’ Wireless Guidelines”. The district reserves the right to inspect, at any time, any personally owned device, includ-ing a cell phone, while connected to the district wireless network or while being used in the district.
2. Students must turn off and put away a personally owned device when requested by an adult.
3. Student use of a personally owned device must support the instructional activities currently occurring in the instructional envi-ronment.
4. Unless otherwise specified, device ringers and audio must be
muted.5. The Lakeville Area Public School District will not be held respon-
sible for any damage that may occur as a result of connecting to the wireless network or any electrical power source.
6. The Lakeville Area Public School District will not be held responsi-ble for any physical damage, loss or theft of the personally owned device.
7. Students may not use any type of software to hack, crack, or gain access to any unapproved wireless network, wired network, or school servers/services.
8. High School Students Only: Students may use their personally owned devices for instructional purposes before school, at lunch, and after school in adult supervised areas. If an adult asks a student to put his/her mobile device away during these times, the student must comply.
The school may discipline students who misuse electronic devices away from school on their own time if both of the following are true:
1. The student’s use of the electronic device caused significant dis-ruption at school or serious harm to the school, other students, or school personnel.
2. The student knew, or should have known, that the harm would happen.
Inappropriate use of electronic devices will result in confiscation by staff. - 1st offense: Staff confiscates and student picks up the device at the
dean’s office at the end of the school day. - 2nd offense: Staff confiscates and parent picks up the device from
dean’s office. - 3rd offense: Staff confiscates and student must have a meeting with
the dean.
Additional consequences consistent with the district discipline policy may be imposed for violation of this requirement
Electronic Devices Wireless Usage1. A user’s device must be configured with virus protection (laptops). 2. Users are expected to know how to configure their own device for wireless use. Most Wi-Fi network cards will be compatible. However, the Lakeville Area Public Schools can make no guarantees as to the compatibility of user’s equipment with the district’s wireless network.
3. The district does not offer wireless access support, except on a district owned devices. The building media centers will provide a document with login details. 4. The Lakeville Area Public School’s wireless network is CIPA com-pliant and filtered accordingly. It has been configured and sized for interactive searches and knowledge gathering on the World Wide Web and other informational services.5. Patrons will be asked to immediately terminate any activity such as, downloading of software, large images, music, etc. that adversely impacts the district’s network performance. 6. Any attempt to circumvent the district’s procedures and or any unauthorized attempt to access or manipulate district equipment will result in permanent disconnection from the district’s Wi-Fi network.7. The Lakeville Area Public Schools assume no responsibility to dam-ages or security issues that may occur when connecting to the wireless networks.
Please remember that the Wi-Fi network is subject to periodic main-tenance and unforeseen downtime. *The following wireless network connections are allowed:
Student Device Network – Authorized use by district students/staff only. Students/staff who are using their device for educational pur-poses only can use this network. (Unsecured Network)
District Guest Network– Authorized use by all students, community, and staff members. Any student, community, or staff member that brings in their own personal device are allowed on this network. (Un-secured Network)
*All other networks are for district owned devices only.
Electronic Information Resources Acceptable Use: Independent School District No. 194 provides students, staff, and community mem-bers with access to a variety of electronic information resources to store, access, process, create, and communicate information in prepa-ration for life and work. As technologies and their uses increase in our schools and in our community, our students increasingly experience many electronic information resources previously unavailable. With these extended educational opportunities and expanded information resources come potential threats for students, staff, or community
members to misuse electronic information resources or to access electronic information resources that are inappropriate or inconsistent with our educational goals. District electronic information resources such as video equipment, computer hardware and software, networks and Internet connectivity, data files, e-mail, telephones, and voice mail, will be used by students, staff, and community members in a manner consistent with District goals and policies. Acceptable uses of District electronic information resources include, but are not limited to:
• Using electronic information resources to support learning and to enhance instruction that is consistent with the District’s mission.
• Using electronic information resources in a responsible, consider-ate, efficient, ethical, and legal manner.
• Using electronic information resources to comply with all existing school board policies.
• Using electronic information resources to complete assigned instructional and administrative tasks that may require research, inquiry, problem-solving, record-keeping, reporting, or communi-cation.
• Students are not permitted to video or possess video of fights or altercations that occur in school or at school events. Sharing or uploading video of altercations creates a culture of encouraging unsafe or violent behaviors. Students who video altercations/post online or are in possession of such video, will be assigned conse-quences which could include suspension from school.
Email – Google General Usage Guidelines: The Lakeville Area Public Schools has implemented “Google Apps for Education” for staff and students. All students have accounts that allow for online electronic communication, document storage, and the use of productivity tools that are accessible from home, school, and anywhere there is an Inter-net connection. Adherence to the guidelines below is required.
1. Teachers will make reasonable effort to monitor student conduct related to class content to maintain a positive learning environ-ment. All participants will respect the teacher’s time and profes-sionalism by supporting the same position.
2. All participants will be respectful in all communication and in compliance with ISD 194 policies. Cyberbullying, inappropri-ate language, personal insults, profanity, spam, racist, sexist or discriminatory remarks, or threatening comments will not be tolerated. (per District Policy E-48)
3. All participants must protect their login and password informa-
tion. If participants suspect that a password has been compro-mised, they must notify a staff member immediately.
3. Student users should access only documents that have been shared with them. The Lakeville Area Public Schools reserve the right to access the Google account of users when there is suspi-cion that unacceptable use has occurred.
4. Postings or use of Google Apps that may facilitate or promote illegal activity, personal financial gain, chain letters, commercial purposes, false identity, either directly or indirectly is prohibited and may result in consequences.
5. In addition to the Terms and Conditions noted in this document, students must comply with the Lakeville Area Public Schools Ac-ceptable Use Policy #524.
6. Access to and use of the student’s Google account is considered a privilege. The Lakeville Area Public Schools maintain the right to terminate the access and use of their Google account when there is reason to believe that violations of law or district policies have occurred. The alleged violation will be directed to the building principal/administrator and addressed according to the proce-dures outlined in the student handbook.
7. The Lakeville Area Public School District does not guarantee the security of electronic files used in Google Apps for Education. Google does have a content filter, however, the district cannot ensure that users will not be exposed to unsolicited information.
Freedom of Expression: The School District recognizes that students have the right to express themselves. However, such right is balanced with the School District’s educational objectives and responsibilities to operate its schools. Offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
Harassment and Violence: The School District prohibits any form of sexual, religious or racial harassment or violence. This includes all people at Lakeville High Schools, adults and students. The School District will act to investigate all complaints, formal or informal, oral or written, of sexual, religious or racial harassment or violence, and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel who has been found to have violated the School District’s harassment policy.
Hazing: Hazing activities are prohibited by the School District. “Haz-ing” is defined as committing any act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act that creates a substantial risk of harm
to a person, in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated
with an organization. No student, school employee, school contractor, or volunteer will plan, direct, solicit, encourage, aid, engage, permit, or tolerate hazing. The prohibition against hazing applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property, and during after-school hours. The School District will act to investigate all reports of hazing, and will discipline or take appropriate corrective action against any person who violates the School District’s prohibition against hazing, including, but not limited to, possible suspension or expulsion. Any person who believes that he or she has been the victim of hazing, or any person with knowledge or a belief that hazing may have occurred should make a report to the principal.
Identification: Students are required to show picture identification cards, upon request, for school functions or procedures. Initial identifi-cation cards are free; replacements cost $5 each.
Immunizations: All students who attend the Lakeville Area Public Schools must be properly immunized before starting school in the fall. The School District will notify families by letter if their child does not meet the state requirements for immunization. Students must receive their shots or they will not be able to attend school.Parents who do not wish to have their child immunized due to medical or conscientious reasons may pick up an exemption form in the nurses’ office.
Insubordination: Insubordination is a student’s failure to accept and carry out reasonable instruction as directed by any staff member. Any student who is insubordinate will be subject to disciplinary action.
Lockers: School lockers are the property of the School District and are provided for the convenience of students. School personnel may inspect the interior of lockers for any reason, at any time, without no-tice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The per-sonal possessions of a student within a school locker may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as prac-ticable after the search of a student’s personal possessions, the school officials will provide notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched, unless disclosure would impede an on-going investiga-tion by police or school officials.
Lunchroom Expectations: 1. Wait in line for the person in front of them to finish, 2. Remain in the Commons during the entire lunch period,3. Clean their table when finished with lunch,4. Return their tray to the appropriate place,5. Throw their garbage away in the appropriate container, and6. Cooperate with the lunch supervisory staff.7. No food deliveries from restaurants are allowed.
Medications: Students may report to the Health Office with teacher or dean permission. The administration of prescription medications requires a completed, a signed request from the student’s parent/guardian and a written order from a person licensed to prescribe medi-cation. Medications, prescriptions and non-prescription, are not to be in the possession of the student unless there is a written agreement between the school district, the licensedprescriber, and the parent. A secondary student (grades 6-12) may possess and use non pre-scription pain relief in a manner consistent with the labeling, if the medication is provided by the parent/guardian in the original labeled container and if the health office has received written authorization from the student’s parent/guardian permitting the student to self-administer the medication. If the parent/guardian requests the non prescription medication be kept in the health office and given under
the supervision of the LSN or building nurse, a medical order from a licensed health care provider in addition to the signed parent medica-tion authorization form is required. The parent/guardian must submit written authorization for the student to self-administer the medication each school year. The school district may revoke a student’s privilege to possess and use non prescription pain relievers if the school district determines that the student is abusing the privilege, unless MDH/MDE directs differently. Controlled substances (such as Opium, Codeine, Demerol, Dexedrine and Ritalin) are never to be carried by a student or self-administered. Medications must be kept in the original container. Medication cannot contain Pseudoephedrine as the main ingredient.Lakeville High Schools do not permit students to transport other stu-dents for medical reasons
Off-Campus Conduct: Students may be disciplined for off campus con-duct which disrupts, interferes, or otherwise affects the environment, activities, or operation of the school.Parking Lot: Students are required to drive safely and responsibly. Failure to comply will result in the student being ticketed or parking privileges being suspended or revoked.
Parking Lot Rules and Regulations: 1. Parking is prohibited in the following places:
- In the bus loading zones.- On school district sidewalks, landscaped areas, and safety zones,
except by school personnel who are conducting official busi-ness and by official emergency vehicles in the conduct of official school business.
- In loading zones, except by the vehicles making delivery of goods to schools when unloading during required delivery times.
- Staff/visitor parking lot. - Within 10 feet of intersections, adjacent to or against yellow
painted curbs, and in areas where parking is expressly prohibited by sign.
- In reserved parking spaces by all except those for whom those spaces are reserved.
- In spaces reserved for vehicles of handicapped persons is pro-hibited except for those vehicles of persons who have received approval from the State of Minnesota.
- Parking without a parking permit in the designated student park-ing lot.
- Any other parking lots not designated for student parking (ie:
hockey arena, football practice field lots, elementary schools)- Residential areas- Fire lanes and no parking zones
2. Parking lanes are designated by painted lines. Adequate space has been provided between each set of lines to park an automobile. Parking is restricted to a maximum of one vehicle per parking lane. Parking on lane lines or parking in a position which occupies more than one parking lane is prohibited.
3. Maximum speed of vehicles on school property shall be ten (10) miles per hour, or less, depending on road conditions.
4. The driving of automobiles and other vehicles on school property is restricted to roadways surfaced with concrete, blacktop, or gravel. The driving or parking of autos and other vehicles on side-walks, lawns, athletic fields, or other grass-surfaced or landscaped areas is prohibited. District personnel in the act of performing official school duties are exempted.
5. Exhibition driving is prohibited. No person shall turn, acceler-ate, decelerate or otherwise operate a motor vehicle on school property in a manner which causes unnecessary engine noise or backfire, squealing tires, skidding, sliding, swaying, throwing of sand or gravel, or in a manner simulating a race.
6. No person shall drive or operate a snowmobile, go-cart, trail bike, or other recreational or motorized vehicle on property owned, leased, occupied, or operated by the school district without the express written permission of the principal.
7. Motorcycles and motorbikes shall be subject to the full provisions of these rules and regulations and applicable state laws.
8. Nothing in this policy shall prevent state, county or local enforce-ment agencies from enforcing traffic laws on campus. These laws are assumed to be common knowledge and must be obeyed.
9. School officials may require search of a student’s vehicle if there is reasonable suspicion that the student has violated a school rule or applicable law.
10. Students caught using their vehicle to leave campus without permission will be subject to search.
Parking Permits: Parking permits are sold for a cost of $225.00 for a year long pass or $125 per semester.
Dean discretion will be used for permitting students to drive.Only students with paid semester parking permits may be allowed to park in the student parking lots.
Parking Permits Purchase:1. Students qualifying may purchase permits on the days set prior to
the start of each semester. Parking permits are purchased on a semester basis. The cost to replace a lost parking permit is $100.
2. The Student Driving and Parking Permit form must be completed with parent and student signature. All license plate numbers are required to purchase a permit. Up to four license plate numbers are allowed.
3. Students with outstanding fines from the previous semester may not purchase a permit for the current semester until the fine is paid. Seniors must have Job Shadows completed in order to re-ceive a second semester permit. Any student purchasing a permit for another student with fines will have their permit revoked and the money for the permit will not be refunded. Students caught illegally buying or selling parking permits will have the permit revoked and will also face disciplinary action.
4. The parking permit must be hung on the rear view mirror with the number of the permit facing out and visible; adhesive per-mits must be displayed in the lower left of the driver side corner of the windshield.
Students are expected to park their cars according to the regulations set above. Tags must be hung on the first day of semester. No warn-ings will be issued. Violations of these regulations will incur conse-quences. State and city citations take precedence over school conse-quences. Examples of school consequences may be:
• Confiscation of parking permit without refund.• A fine of $10.00 for the first violation.• Towing at owner’s expense for each violation after one.• Automatic towing if an unauthorized car is in a prohibited park-
ing area listed above. This is at student expense.• Automatic towing if the parked vehicle obstructs traffic or en-
dangers property. This is at student expense.• Use of a stolen parking tag will result in suspension from school,
plus restriction as per ISD #194 policies.• Forged or altered permits will result in disciplinary action.• Any student parked in the visitor designated spaces will be sub-
ject to a $20.00 fine or automatic towing at the driver’s expense. • Students who lose their permit for the year or during a suspen-
sion period may not purchase daily permits.• Parking permits can be pulled for discipline and attendance is-
sues.
Parking Permits (Daily) Purchase: For those students without semes-ter parking permits, a daily parking tag, cost $3.00, is available from the parking lot attendant. All daily permits must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle prior to the start of the school day the day the per-mit was issued for. Student parking is in the student lot only.
Personal Appearance: The purpose of this policy is to enhance the education of students by establishing expectations of dress and groom-ing that are related to educational goals and community standards. Appropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Clothing that does not create a health or safety hazard.2. Clothing appropriate for the activity.3. Clothing that covers midriff and chest. 4. Clothing that covers undergarments.5. No short skirts or short shorts.
Lakeville High Schools require that students wear shoes at all times. Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Clothing which displays lewd, profane, obscene language or sym-bols.
2. Emblems, insignias, badges, or other symbols where the effect thereof is to distract unreasonably the attention of other students or cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school.
3. Chains hanging from wallets or clothing.
4. Display or wearing of any gang articles, paraphernalia or cloth-ing that can be construed as being gang-related (e.g., bandanas, sweatbands, head rags, etc.)
5. Clothing promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or violence or other activities illegal for minors.
6. Any apparel or footwear that would damage school property.Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change into appropriate clothing. Failure to follow this direction, or continued vio-lation of this policy, may lead to disciplinary action and parent notifica-tion. Disciplinary consequences may include dismissal, suspension or expulsion. Police Interviews: It is sometimes necessary for representatives of the police department to conduct investigations at school. A part of the inves-tigation might involve a law enforcement officer interviewing one or more students. When appropriate, the officer will make a reasonable attempt to contact parents regarding the interview. The officer can choose to not make contact if it is not required by Minnesota law or if the circumstances make notification unreasonable or inappropriate.
Property and Vehicles: Student personal belongings and/or vehicles may be inspected by the principal or a dean whenever they believe there is reasonable suspicion that a school policy or state law is being violated. Lakeville High Schools take a proactive stance to eliminate controlled substances from school property. The school district, to-gether with local and regional law enforcement agencies, will con-duct random canine searches of parking lots, vehicles, hallways, and lockers, to discourage the possession, use and sale of drugs and other substances on school property.
Lakeville Area Schools is committed to the safety of our students, staff and community. We are committed to creating an inclusive and posi-tive climate in all of our schools, where all students feel comfortable, safe, and ready to learn. Part of this is staying aware of what’s happen-ing in our schools and facilities. If you see something, say something.
P3 Campus is a resource for students who need to anonymously report an incident or at-risk behavior (including bullying). We encourage the use of P3 Campus for circumstances where individuals may feel uncomfortable addressing concerns directly with school and district leaders. Lakeville Area Schools uses P3 Campus to help identify and mitigate potential risks within our schools. The system provides our
students, staff, parents and community members with an easily ac-cessible and anonymous method of reporting any issue of concern, incident or at-risk behavior. The system gives all community members an opportunity to speak up, without fear of retribution, to help our administration and school resource officers address concerns in order to maintain a successful and safe learning environment for all students.
We always encourage our community to share and report concerns directly with school leaders. We encourage the use of P3 Campus for circumstances where individuals may feel uncomfortable addressing concerns directly with us.
Submit a Tip Through the Website or Mobile AppTo report a situation that may harm you or a member of our school community, report it anonymously online at the P3 Campus website.
You can also download the P3 Campus mobile app for your Android or Apple device. Upon opening the app for the first time, you will set up yourown 4-digit pin number. Then you will select your location and then your school. From there you can select what kind of tip you are reporting and anonymously submit it.
P3 is not an emergency 911 service. If emergency assistance is required, always and immediately contact 911.
What Should You Report?You can help save lives by reporting observed threats, behaviors, actions, and harassment. Here are examples of some of the most com-mon behaviors and incidents to report:● Acts of violence, with or without weapons● Verbal or physical abuse, assault or harassment● Sexual abuse, assault or harassment● Threats seen on social media● Bullying, fighting, harassment or intimidating behaviors● Bragging about weapons or a planned attack● Depression, anxiety or loss of self-control● Hopelessness, excessive guilt or worthlessness● Reckless behavior, theft and petty crimes● Social isolation or withdrawal● Substance or alcohol abuse
● Suicide threats, cutting or other self-harm● Any other troubling situation or behavior
School Publications: Students producing official school publications shall be under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the school principal. Official publications shall be subject to guidelines. Expres-sion in an official school publication is prohibited when the material is obscene, libelous or slanderous; advertises or promotes a product or service which is not permitted for minors by law; encourages students to commit illegal acts or violate school regulations; substantially dis-rupts the order of the operation of the school or school activities; ex-presses or advocates sexual, racial or religious harassment or violence or prejudice; or is distributed or displayed in violation of time, place and manner rules.Under no circumstances will students be allowed to coerce a student or staff member to accept materials or school publications, interfere with the rights of others, or disrupt classes or the school.
Student Records: The School District recognizes its responsibility in regard to the collection, maintenance and dissemination of student records and the protection of student privacy rights, as provided in federal and state statutes. Student records classified as private data under state and federal law will not be released without parent/guard-ian and/or student (if age 18 or older) written permission. Informa-tion designated as “directory information” is public and therefore will be released without consent unless the parent(s) or eligible student makes a written request that directory information not be released. The School District designates the following information as “directory information”:1. Student’s name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address;2. Date and place of birth;3. Dates of attendance and enrollment status;4. Grade level;5. Participation in officially-recognized activities;6. Height and weight of athletic team members;7. Degrees, honors and awards received;8. Most recent educational agency or institution attended by the student;9. Pictures/photographs of student, including, but not limited to, pho-tographs in the School District student planner, yearbook, and school newspaper.
Student Participation in Statewide Testing: A statewide assessment is just one measure of your achievement. Your participation is important to understand how effectively the education at Lakeville High Schools is aligned to the state academic standards. If you and your parents want more information about state assessments and how to opt out of statewide testing, please visit: https://goo.gl/Yi1LQwStudent Visitors: Student visitors are not allowed during the school day.
Visitors: While we welcome parents and other visitors to our building, security and operational considerations require us to have all persons check in with the receptionist and receive administrative approval and an identification badge to visit other areas during the school day.
Trespassing: Students are not allowed on campus after hours without prior administrative approval. The school and parking lot have been equipped with surveillance cameras for security reasons. Approved visitors will receive a nametag to wear while visiting. Persons violating this will be issued a trespass order. Students may not be on campus before or after regularly scheduled school hours unless under the direct supervision of a staff member. The school is open from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students on a non-traditional schedule must not be in the halls without a pass during class time. Students violating this policy will be considered trespassing and subject to consequences, both school and legal.
Walkouts/Protests:• The School District does not sponsor or approve
political activity on school property.• Students have First Amendment rights, but they do
not have the right to disrupt the educational process for other students.
• Disruptive behavior or other violations of established student conduct policies and requirements will result in disciplinary action.
• Students who leave their building or classroom dur ing the school day without proper authorization from building administration will be considered unexcused.
• Students whose absences are unexcused are not permitted to participate in co-curricular activities on that day.
• Students may sign out in accordance with established building procedures.
• Students who leave their building are required to leave all school property and will not be allowed to re-enter the building for the remainder of the school day.
• Distribution of any non-school sponsored materials such as posters, signs or brochures, is governed by Policy 505 and requires advance approval by the building principal
Weapons: Students’ safety is high priority. Weapons are strictly prohibited at all school locations, as defined in the Student Expecta-tions section of this Handbook. Exceptions will apply to educational purposes, as authorized, in advance, by the principal and to law enforcement authorities. Any person who brings a weapon to a school location shall be referred to the local law enforcement agency. A “weapon” is any object, device, instrument, or substance (whether animate or inanimate) designed as a weapon or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm, or which may be used to inflict self-injury, including, but not limited to, firearms (loaded or unloaded), any guns, pellet guns, non-functioning guns that could be used to threaten others, look-alike guns, knives, clubs, nunchucks, metal knuckles, throwing stars, explosives, ammunition, splat guns, poisons or chemicals capable of causing bodily injury, articles used for other purposes (pencils or scissors, etc) used to inflict harm or intimidate others, any object or instrument having the appearance of a weapon or any object, device or instrument defined as a weapon under state or federal law.Weapon Disciplinary Action - Any student who is determined to have brought a firearm to school will be recommended for expulsion for a period of one year (365) days. The School Board may, on a case-by-case basis, modify the requirement for expulsion. Any student who brings a weapon other than a firearm to a school location will be subject to discipline, at the discretion of the School District, including suspension, expulsion or exclusion.
Students who find a weapon at a school location must deliver the weapon to school officials and will not be considered in possession of the weapon.
Unacceptable Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the School District’s mission, operation and the safety and welfare of students, employees and other individuals at school locations. “School locations” include all school buildings or school premises; any school-owned vehicle, school-contracted vehicles, or any other vehicles approved for School District purposes; school-sponsored or school-approved activities, events or functions, such as field trips or athletic events; the area of entrance or departure from the school premises, activities or events; and any other location, including off-campus locations, when, as determined by School District officials, a student’s conduct interferes with or obstructs the mission or operation of the School District, or safety or welfare of students or employees.
The following are examples of unacceptable conduct which will subject students to disciplinary action:
1) Violations against persons, including, but not limited to, as-sault or threatened assault, fighting, harassment, attack with a weapon, sexual assault, illegal or inappropriate sexual conduct, or indecent exposure
2) Verbal assaults or verbally-abusive behavior, including, but not limited to, use of language that is discriminatory, abusive, ob-scene, threatening, intimidating, or that degrades other people
3) Physical or verbal threats, including, but not limited to, the stag-ing or reporting of dangerous or hazardous situations that do not exist
4) Inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or harassing actions based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation
5) Actions which cause or could cause injury to a student or other persons, or which otherwise endanger the health, safety or welfare of teachers, students, other School District personnel, or other persons
6) Committing an act which inflicts bodily harm upon another per-son, either accidental or the result of poor judgment
7) Acts disruptive of the educational process, including, but not limited to, disobedience, disruptive or disrespectful behavior, de-fiance of authority, cheating, insubordination, sexting, improper activation of fire alarms, or bomb threats
8) Violations against property, including, but not limited to, damage
to or destruction of school property or property of others, failure to compensate for damage or destruction of such property, arson, breaking and entering, theft, robbery, possession of stolen property, extortion, trespassing, unauthorized usage, or vandal-ism
9) Violation of the School District’s weapons policy, including the possession, use or distribution of a weapon at a school location
10) The possession, use, delivery, transfer, distribution, sale, or at-tempt to purchase or obtain chemicals or tobacco at a school location
11) Using an ignition device, including a butane or disposable lighter or matches, at a school location, except where the device is used in the manner authorized by the School District
12) The use of profanity or obscene language, or the possession of sexually graphic, pornographic or obscene materials
13) Engaging in gang activity, using gang symbols or displaying gang tattoos
14) Gambling, including, but not limited to, playing a game of chance for stakes
15) Violation of the School District’s policy prohibiting hazing16) Violation of school bus or transportation rules17) Violation of School District rules regarding parking or the use
of motor vehicles on school property, including, but not limited to, driving on school property in such a manner as to endanger persons or property
18) Possession of devices or objects which cause distractions, includ-ing, but not limited to, iPods, CD players, headphones/ear buds, cell phones, pagers, radios and laser pointers
19) Violation of school guidelines and/or rules relating to lockers or improperly gaining access to a school locker
20) Possession or distribution of slanderous, libelous or inflamma-tory materials
21) Student attire or personal grooming which creates a danger to the health or safety of others, or the potential or actual disrup-tion to the educational process, including clothing which bears a message which is lewd, vulgar or obscene, promoting products or activities that are illegal for use by minors, or clothing contain-ing objectionable emblems, signs, words, objects, or pictures communicating a message that is racist, sexist or otherwise derogatory to a protected group or which promotes gang mem-bership
22) Attendance problems, including, but not limited to, truancy,
tardiness, skipping classes, or leaving school grounds without permission
23) Falsification of any records, documents, notes, or signatures24) Tampering with, changing or altering records or documents of
the School District by any method, including, but not limited to, computer access or other electronic means
25) Scholastic dishonesty, which includes, but is not limited to, cheating on school assignments, plagiarism or copyright viola-tions
26) Criminal activity27) Violation of school rules, policies or procedures 28) Other acts, as determined by the School District, which are
disruptive of the educational process or school environment; dangerous or detrimental to the student, other students, school personnel, or surrounding persons; or which violate the rights of others or damage and/or endanger the property of the school; or which otherwise interferes with or obstructs the mission or operations of the School District, or the safety or welfare of students or employees
29) Prohibited from taping conversations or taking pictures without permission from school administration
Attendance Policy
Students are subject to compulsory school attendance. Regular at-tendance is important to student success. The purpose of the School District’s attendance policy is to encourage regular attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to attend all assigned classes and study halls every day that school is in session, and to be aware of and follow the correct procedures when absent from school. It is the student’s responsibility to request any missed assignments due to an absence. It is the responsibility of parent(s)/guardian(s) to ensure that their child(ren) attend school, to inform the school in the event of the student’s absence, and to work cooperatively with the school and the student to solve any attendance problems that may arise. Administra-tion reserves the right to request verification of an illness, including documentation from a health care professional, on a case-by-case basis.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences are those absences not ap-proved by a parent/guardian. They include:
1) Leaving the building without parent/guardian and school permis-
sion2) Skipping class, whether or not the student stays in the building3) Submitting a forged note or “fake telephone call” as an excuse
from class/schoolConsequences for Unexcused Absences: The Lakeville High School’s phone systems make calls home after each unexcused absence. On the second unexcused absence, the parent will receive notification in writing. On the third unexcused absence, the student will meet with the dean. Students who accumulate four unexcused absences in one semester in a particular class will be subject to loss of credit. If the loss of credit has the effect of an expulsion, the School District will follow the procedures set forth in the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act. Student’s parking permit could be temporarily revoked without financial reimbursement.
Consequences for Tardies:Three tardies from a single class equals one unexcused absence. Credit may be pulled for excessive tardiness. Students who show up for class after the bell rings, but within 10 minutes of class will be marked tardy. Students who show up 10 minutes after class begins will be marked unexcused.
Parent GuidelinesIt is the School District’s expectation that every student attends school every day. Parents are required to report excused absences within five school days. The School District discourages parents from excusing the following types of absences:
1) Oversleeping or missing a ride2) Haircuts or other errands3) Babysitting4) Shopping5) Senior pictures6) Driver’s education lessons/testing7) Vacations*8) Other absences deemed unapproved by administration, including
simply skipping school such as Senior Skip DayMake-up work is the sole responsibility of the student. Teachers have the authority to set their own deadlines for make-up work. Students who do not comply with these deadlines may lose partial or full credit for assignments, tests, etc., which may affect grades. Homework can be arranged through the attendance office or teacher email in the case of an extended absence (3 or more days).
* At least one week prior to going on vacation, students are required to inform their dean and teachers. Pre-arranged Absence forms are avail-able in the Attendance Office and Deans’ Office.
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Habitual Truant: A habitual truant is a student who is absent from at-tendance at school without a valid excuse for one or more class periods on seven school days, and who has not lawfully withdrawn from school. A student who is habitual truant shall be referred to appropriate services and procedures, which may include a referral to the County Attorney for a truancy petition, as required under state law.Continuing Truant: (Truancy petition already filed)State law requires that when a student is absent without valid excuse for three or more class periods in a single school year, the School District has certain reporting requirements, including written notification to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) that:
1. The child is truant;2. The parent/guardian should notify the school if there is a valid excuse
for the child’s truancy;3. The parent/guardian is obligated to encourage the attendance of the
student at school, and failure to do so may subject the parent/guard-ian to prosecution under state law;
4. Services that may be available in the School District;5. The parent/guardian’s right to meet with appropriate school person-
nel to discuss solutions to the student’s truancy;6. If the child continues to be truant, the parent/guardian and student
may be subject to juvenile court proceedings;7. If the child is subject to juvenile court proceedings, he/she may be
subject to suspension, restriction or delay of the child’s driving privi-lege; and
8. It is recommended that parent/guardian accompany the student to school and attend classes with the student for one day.
3) Parent conference;4) Removal from class;5) In-school suspension;6) Suspension from co-curricular activities and/or imposition of the
penalties under the Minnesota High School League rules;7) Detention or restriction of privileges;8) Loss of school privileges;9) Loss of course credit;10) Confiscation of property;11) In-school monitoring or revised class schedule;12) Referral to in-school support services;13) Referral to community resources or outside agency ser vices;14) Financial restitution;15) Referral to police, law enforcement agencies, or other appropri-
ate authorities;16) Petition in county court for juvenile delinquency adjudication;17) Out-of-school suspension under the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dis-
missal Act;18) Expulsion or exclusion under the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal
Act;19) Other disciplinary action, as deemed appropriate by School Dis-
trict officials.
Reasonable Force: School staff may use reasonable force when neces-sary under the circumstances to restrain or correct a student or to prevent bodily harm or death to another. School Resource Officers carry Tasers and will use them if deemed necessary.
Removal of Students from a Class: “Removal from class” means: Any actions taken by a teacher, Dean, Principal, or other School District employee to prohibit a student from attending a class or activity for a period of time not to exceed five (5) days.
The grounds for removal from class shall include any of the following:1) Willful conduct that significantly disrupts the rights of others to
an education, including conduct that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach or communicate effectively with students in a class, or with the ability of other students to learn;handbook; and
Disciplinary Action
The School District shall impose disciplinary action upon students for misconduct. All students must cooperate in all disciplinary investiga-tion. The specific form of discipline in a particular case is solely within the discretion of the School District.
Tennessen Warning: Administrators interview students in order to collect information about an incident. Students do not have to talk with the administrator if they choose not to, but if they do not, the administrator will make a deci-sion without the student’s information. This information will be used to determine what happened and any action the school district needs to take. The administrator will try to keep this as private as possible, but they may need to talk to other school officials.
Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:
1) Student conference with teacher, Principal, Dean, or other School District personnel;
2) Verbal warning;
2) Willful conduct that endangers surrounding persons, including School District employees, the student or other students, or prop-erty of the school; and
3) Willful violation of any school rules, regulations, policies, or proce-dures, including the Student Expectations set forth in this
4) Other conduct, which in the discretion of the administration re-quires removal of the student from class.
Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion: All “dismissals” will adhere to the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act.
“Dismissal” means exclusion, expulsion and suspension from school. It does not include removal from a class. Grounds for Dismissal - A student may be dismissed on the following grounds:
- Willful violation of any reasonable School Board regulation;- Willful conduct which significantly disrupts the rights of others to
an education, or the ability of school personnel to perform their duties, or school-sponsored extra-curricular activities; and
- Willful conduct that endangers the student, other students, sur-rounding persons, including School District staff, or property of the school.
Dismissal Procedure: All dismissals (suspension, expulsions and exclu-sions) shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of the Min-nesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act.
“Suspension” means an action taken by the school administration, un-der rules promulgated by the School Board, prohibiting a student from attending school for a period of no more than ten (10) school days. If a suspension is longer than five (5) days, the suspending administrator shall provide the superintendent with a reason for the longer suspen-sion. This definition does not apply to dismissal from school for one school day or less, except as provided in federal law for a student with a disability. Each suspension action may include a readmission plan. Suspension may not be consecutively imposed upon the same student for the same course of conduct or incident of misconduct, except where the student will create an immediate and substantial danger to surrounding persons or property, or where the School District is in the process of initiating an expulsion, in which case the school administra-tion may extend the suspension of a total of fifteen (15) days. In no event shall a student suspension exceed fifteen (15) school days.
“Exclusion” means an action taken by the School Board to prevent en-rollment or re-enrollment of a pupil for a period that shall not exceed beyond the school year.“Expulsion” means an action taken by the School Board to prohibit an enrolled student from further attendance for a period up to twelve (12) months from the date the student is expelled.
ADDENDUM
School District Policy ManualSchool Board Policy Manual is provided to each family and includes information about the policies listed below. The complete policies may also be found on the district website at http://isd194.org/about/board-of-education/district-policies/
Policy # Policy Name Date Adopted by Board of Education501 School Weapons June 25, 2013502 Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student’s Person April 23, 2013505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premisis by Students and Employees October 27, 2015506 Student Discipline May 10, 2016507 Corporal Punishment February 25, 2014508 Extended School Year for Certain Students with IEP’s February 25, 2014509 Enrollment of Non-Resident Students September 23, 2014510 School Activites August 9, 2016514 Bullying Prohibition August 12, 2014515 Protection & Privacy of Student Records August 27,2013516 Student Medications May 10, 2016517 Student Recruiting January 24, 2017518 DNR-DNI Orders April 28, 2015521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination March 12, 2013522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination March 12, 2013524 Acceptable Use for Electronic Information Resources May 28, 2013526 Hazing Prohibition January 27, 2015528 Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination May 27, 2014529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students May 27, 2014530 Immunization Requirements May 27, 2014531 Pledge of Allegiance May 28, 2013532 Use of Peace Officers & Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEP’s from School Grounds May 10, 2016533 Wellness June 25, 2013534 Memorials for Deceased Students and Staff November 25, 2014535 Political Campaigns and Activities October 27, 2015536 Intra-District Enrollment February 23, 2016
Minnesota Department of Education/Statewide Testing:
Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing
This information will help parents/guardians make informed decisions that benefit their children, schools, and communities.
Why statewide testing? Minnesota values its educational system and the professionalism of its educators. Minnesota educators created the academic standards which are rigorous and prepare our students for career and college.
The statewide assessments are how we as a state measure that curriculum and daily instruction in our schools are being aligned to the academics standards, ensuring all students are being provided an equitable education. Statewide assessment results are just one tool to monitor that we are providing our students with the education that will ensure a strong workforce and knowledgeable citizens.
Why does participation matter?
A statewide assessment is just one measure of your student’s achievement, but your student’s participation is important to understand how effectively the education at your student’s school is aligned to the academic standards.
• In Minnesota’s implementation of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, a student not participating in the statewideassessments will not receive an individual score and for the purpose of school and district accountability calculations,including opportunities for support and recognition, will not be considered “proficient.”
• Students who receive a college-ready score on the high school MCA are not required to take a remedial, noncredit courseat a Minnesota State college or university in the corresponding subject area, potentially saving the student time andmoney.
• Educators and policy makers use information from assessments to make decisions about resources and support provided.• Parents and the general public use assessment information to compare schools and make decisions about where to
purchase a home or to enroll their children.• School performance results that are publicly released and used by families and communities, are negatively impacted if
students do not participate in assessments.• English learners not taking ACCESS or Alternate ACCESS for ELLs will not receive a score to meet English learner program
exiting criteria.
Academic Standards and Assessments
What are academic standards?
The Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards are the statewide expectations for student academic achievement. They identify the knowledge and skills that all students must achieve in a content area and are organized by grade level. School districts determine how students will meet the standards by developing courses and curriculum aligned to the academic standards.
What is the relationship between academic statewide assessments and the academic standards?
The statewide assessments in mathematics, reading, and science are used to measure whether students, and their school and district, are meeting the academic standards. Statewide assessments are one measure of how well students are doing on the content that is part of their daily instruction. It is also a measure of how well schools and districts are doing in aligning their curriculum and teaching the standards.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)
• Based on the Minnesota Academic Standards; givenannually in grades 3–8 and high school in reading andmathematics; given annually in grades 5, 8, and high schoolfor science.
• Majority of students take the MCA.• MTAS is an option for students with the most significant
cognitive disabilities.
ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for English Learners
• Based on the WIDA English Language DevelopmentStandards.
• Given annually to English learners in grades K–12 in reading,writing, listening, and speaking.
• Majority of English learners take ACCESS for ELLs.• Alternate ACCESS for ELLs is an option for English learners
with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Why are these assessments effective? Minnesota believes that in order to effectively measure what students are learning, testing needs to be more than answering multiple choice questions.
To answer questions, students may need to type inanswers, drag and drop images and words, or manipulate agraph or information.The Reading and Mathematics MCA are adaptive, whichmeans the answers a student provides determine the nextquestions the student will answer.The Science MCA incorporates simulations, which requirestudents to perform experiments in order to answerquestions.
All of these provide students the opportunity to apply critical thinking needed for success in college and careers and show what they know and can do.
Are there limits on local testing? As stated in Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.301, for students in grades 1–6, the cumulative total amount of time spent taking locally adopted districtwide or schoolwide assessments must not exceed 10 hours per school year. For students in grades 7–12, the cumulative total amount of time spent taking locally adopted districtwide or schoolwide assessments must not exceed 11 hours per school year. These limits do not include statewide testing.
In an effort to encourage transparency, the statute also requires a district or charter school, before the first day of each school year, to publish on its website a comprehensive calendar of standardized tests to be administered in the district or charter school during that school year. The calendar must provide the rationale for administering each assessment and indicate whether the assessment is a local option or required by state or federal law.
What if I choose not to have my student participate? Parents/guardians have a right to not have their student participate in state-required standardized assessments. Minnesota Statutes require the department to provide information about statewide assessments to parents/ guardians and include a form to complete if they refuse to have their student participate. This form follows on the next page and includes an area to note the reason for the refusal to participate. Your student’s district may require additional information.
A school or district may have additional consequences beyond those mentioned in this document for a student not participating in the state-required standardized assessments. There may also be consequences for not participating in assessments selected and administered at the local level. Please contact your school for more information regarding local decisions.
When do students take the assessments?
Each school sets their testing schedule within the state testing window. Contact your student’s school for information on specific testing days.
The MCA and MTAS testing window begins inMarch and ends in May.The ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLstesting window begins at the end of Januaryand ends in March.
When do I receive my student’s results?
Each summer, individual student reports are sent to school districts and are provided to families no later than fall conferences. The reports can be used to see your child’s progress and help guide future instruction.
How much time is spent on testing?
Statewide assessments are taken one time each year; the majority of students test online. On average, the amount of time spent taking statewide assessments is less than 1 percent of instructional time in a school year. The assessments are not timed and students can continue working as long as they need.
Why does it seem like my student is taking more tests?
The statewide required tests are limited to those outlined in this document. Many districts make local decisions to administer additional tests that the state does not require. Contact your district for more information.
Where do I get more information?
Students and families can find out more on our Statewide Testing page (education.mn.gov > Students and Families > Programs and Initiatives > Statewide Testing).
Date (This form is only applicable for the 20 to 20 school
Student’s Legal First Name Student’s Legal Middle Initial
Student’s Legal Last Name Student’s Date of Birth
Student’s District/School Grade
Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.31, subdivision 4a, requires the commissioner to create and publish a form for parents and guardians to complete if they refuse to have their student participate in state-required standardized assessments. Your student’s district may require additional information. School districts must post this three page form on the district website and include it in district student handbooks.
Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Assessments
To opt out of statewide assessments, the parent/guardian must complete this form and return it to the student’s school.
To best support school district planning, please submit this form to the student’s school no later than January 15 of the academic school year. For students who enroll after a statewide testing window begins, please submit the form within two weeks of
enrollment. A new refusal form is required each year parents/guardians wish to opt the student out of statewide assessments.
Please initial to indicate you have received and reviewed information about statewide testing.
I received information on statewide assessments and choose to opt my student out. MDE provides the Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing on the MDE website ( Students and Families tatewide
Reason for refusal:
Please indicate the statewide you are opting the student out of this school year:
MCA/MTAS Reading
MCA/MTAS Mathematics
MCA/MTAS Science
ACCESS Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Contact your school or district for the form to opt out of local assessments.
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
To be completed by school or district staff only. Student ID or MARSS Number