Union Public Schools

STUDENT - PARENT HANDBOOK

All students are to be familiar with the information within this handbook and are subject to all the rules and regulations set forth by the Union Board of Education, State Department of Education, and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.

The information contained within this handbook is to further the link of communication among the school, the students, the teachers, and the parents or guardians. We ask each student and parent or guardian to read the handbook to become more familiar with the educational process and the required conduct of the student while at Union Ninth Grade Center.

If there are any questions concerning the information within this handbook, please feel free to call Union Ninth Grade Center at 918-357-4324

Union Ninth Grade Center7616 S. Garnett

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012-8705

Revised August 2015

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A viso a los Padres Hispanos

Si usted debe tener necesidad de hablar a alguien en español sobre su estudiante, o tiene las preguntas acerca de la política escolar, por favor siéntase libre para llamar a Anita Rice por el teléfono a 918-357-7759 o usted pueden entrar para visitarla en su oficina. Nosotros esperamos que esto le ayudará comunicar con la escuela si usted debe tener cualquier pregunta que involucra a su hijo o hija. Si nosotros podemos ser de ayuda en cualquier otra materia, por favor permítanos saber.

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S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 1 2

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Professional Days Aug. 17, 18 & 19 S M T W T F S First Day of School Aug. 20 S M T W T F S

1 Labor Day Sept. 7 1 2 3 4 5 62 3 4 5 6 7 8 Parent/Teacher Conf. Oct. 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 139 10 11 12 13 14 15 End of First Quarter Oct. 14 14 ▲ 16 17 18 19 20

16 ! ! ! 20 21 22 Fall Vacation Oct. 15-16 21 22 23 24 25 26 2723 24 25 26 27 28 29 Professional Day Oct. 30 28 2930 31 Thanksgiving Vacation Nov. 25-27

End of First Semester Dec. 18 Winter Vacation Dec. 21-Jan. 1

S M T W T F S Start of Second Semester Jan. 4 S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 Professional Day Jan. 15 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Martin Luther King Day Jan. 18 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 Parent/Teacher Conf. Feb. 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 End of Third Quarter Mar. 11 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 Spring Break Mar. 14-18 27 28 29 30 31

Commencement May 11 Memorial Day May 30

S M T W T F S End of Fourth Quarter June 1* S M T W T F S1 2 3 Last Day of Classes June 1* 1 2

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 911 12 13 ▲ 15 16 17 * calendar includes 6 snow days 10 11 12 13 14 15 1618 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 2325 26 27 28 29 ! 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

! Professional Day (no school for students)Classes Begin / End

S M T W T F S " Holiday S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! End of Quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 ▲ Conference Day (no school for students) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 S Snow Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 S S S S 2829 30 29 30 S

First Semester:80 Instructional Days

4 Professional DaysS M T W T F S 84 S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 S 2 3 46 7 8 9 10 11 12 Second Semester: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 94 Instructional Days 12 13 14 15 16 17 1820 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 Professional Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 31 95 26 27 28 29 30

Revised by the Board of Education 7-13-15

November 2015

SCHOOL CALENDAR

October 2015

January 2016

February 2016

2015-2016

July 2015

December 2015

March 2016

April 2016

May 2016

June 2016

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SCHOOLS

August 2015

September 2015

NOTE: Calendar is subject to revision

I. Introduction Union Schools Yesterday - Today ............................... 4 MissionStatement/Philosophy/Objectives ............... 4 Daily Class Schedules ................................................ 5 Calendar for Grade Reports ...................................... 5 Rights - Legal Custody, Records, FERPA ..................... 6

II. Attendance Policies and Procedures Absence Procedure ................................................ 8-9 Change of Address .................................................... 9 Emergency School Closing ......................................... 9 Homebound Program. ............................................... 9 Truancy ...................................................................... 9

III. Academics, Curriculum, and Grading AlternativeEducation .............................................. 11 Counselors............................................................... 11

Credits ..................................................................... 11 Enrollment .............................................................. 11

Field Trips ................................................................ 11 Grade Checks ..................................................... 11-12 GradePointAverage ............................................... 12 Grading .................................................................... 12 GraduationRequirements ....................................... 12 Homework .......................................................... 12-13 RedskinAcademicOvertime(RAO) ......................... 13 Internet-BasedInstruction ...................................... 13 Makeup Work .......................................................... 13 Makeup Work for Extended Absences .................... 13 Oklahoma’sPromise(OHLAP) ................................. 13 Progress Reports/Report Cards ............................... 14 Schedule Changes ................................................... 14 SemesterExaminations ........................................... 14 TulsaAchieves ......................................................... 14 UCAP ....................................................................... 14 Withdrawals or Transfers ........................................ 14

IV. Student Information Accidents/Injuries ................................................... 16 Announcements ...................................................... 16 ArrivalsandDepartures .......................................... 16 Deliveries................................................................. 16 Emergency Drills and Procedures ............................ 16 Food, Drinks, and Gum ............................................ 16 HallCourtesyCongregatingandLoitering............. .. 16

Hall Passes ............................................................... 17

HealthServices ........................................................ 17 IdentificationCards ................................................. 17 Lockers .................................................................... 18 Lost and Found ........................................................ 18 Lunch ....................................................................... 18 Media Center .......................................................... 18 Restroom Use .......................................................... 19 Safety Sweeps ......................................................... 19

IV. Student Information (Cont.) SchoolActivities ...................................................... 19 SchoolOrganizations .......................................... 19-20 Student Holds .......................................................... 20 Student Messages ................................................... 20 Telephone Use ......................................................... 20 Textbooks and School-Owned Materials ................. 21 Visitors/Guests ........................................................ 21

V. Student Code of Conduct - Welfare and Safety Preamble ................................................................. 23 BehaviorExpectationsofStudents ......................... 23 Bullying .................................................................... 24 Campus Conduct and Cleanliness ........................... 24 CellularandElectronicDevices ............................... 24 Cheating .................................................................. 24 CommonsArea/CafeteriaBehaviors ....................... 24 DangerousExplosives .............................................. 25 DetentionHall ......................................................... 25 DisruptionoftheEducationalProcess .................... 25 Dress Code .............................................................. 25 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia and Alcohol .................. 26 Fightingand/orProvokingbetweenStudents ......... 26 Physical Assaults...................................................... 26 Gambling ................................................................. 26 Gang-RelatedInvolvementPolicy ........................... 27 Money,Valuables,andOtherExpensiveItems ....... 27 Possession of Dangerous Weapons in Schools ........ 27 Profane Language, Gestures, Possession of Pornographic Material ........ 27 PublicDisplayofAffection. ...................................... 27 Theft ........................................................................ 27 ThreatsofSevereViolence/ AbuseofSafetyEquipment ....................... 28 Tobacco Products & Paraphernalia ......................... 28 Vandalism, Defacing, and/or DestructionofSchoolProperty ................. 28 Video Recording ...................................................... 28 Maps. ................................................................. 29-32

VI. Transportation Motor Vehicles ........................................................ 34 ParentDrop-offandPick-up .................................... 34 Skateboards/Roller Blades ...................................... 34 TransportationandBusRules............................. 34-35

VII. Board Policies ................................................. 37-60

VIII. Appendix GPA Scale ................................................................. 61 Progress Report Worksheet .................................... 62 Week Calendar ........................................................ 63 Notes ....................................................................... 64

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UNION SCHOOLS: YESTERDAY

Unioncameintobeingin1919whenfoursmallruralcommunities(Boles,McCollough,Mayo,andAlsuma)combinedtoformwhatwasthenthelargest consolidated school district in the state. There were four in the first graduating class in 1922, and the faculty was composed of twoteachers. In 1947, Union became an independent district, and because atthattimethedistrictwasninthinsizeinTulsaCounty,thedesignationgivenwas Independent SchoolDistrictNo. 9. Theoriginal boundariesextended to Yale and 21st Street South, but that area was lost in the 1950sthroughaseriesofannexationsbyTulsaPublicSchools.Untilthe1970-1971 school year, grades K-12 were housed in one building.

UNION SCHOOLS: TODAY

Today, Union is part of Metropolitan Tulsa and the four original communities have faded with the advancement of new housingdivisions.Allelementaryandsecondaryschoolsareaccreditedby theNorthCentralAssociationofCollegesandSecondarySchools.

Art,music,andphysicaleducationareofferedintheelementaryschoolsinadditiontothetraditionalcurriculum.Specialistsinremedialreading,speechtherapy,learningdisabilities,andspecialeducationareassignedto each elementary school along with media specialists. Also, programs forgiftedstudentsareofferedatalllevels.

The comprehensive secondary curriculum serves both college-boundandnon-college-bound students.Classesof varying levelsofdifficultyareoffered tomeet individual studentneeds.The richextracurricularprogram embraces athletics, journalism, speech, drama, skillsdevelopment, driver education, instrumental music, chorus, clubs,leadership, and student government functions. Students interested invocational/technologicalprogramsarebused to theappropriateTulsaTechnology Center for the curriculum they desire.

The28-square-mileUnionDistricttakesinmuchofsoutheastTulsaandextends to the northwest corner of suburban Broken Arrow. Boundaries extend from 31st Street South at the northern edge to 106th Street South at the southern end. The eastern edge runs primarily along 145thEastAvenue,andthewesternboundaryvariesfromMingoatthenarrowest point to Yale at the widest point.

Say the word Redskin and you picture a group pulling together to createaneverlastingbond.Thisgroupcomesfromalldirectionsintheacademic,athletic,extracurricularactivity,andscholasticdisciplines.

SaythewordRedskinandyoupictureanever-say-diewarriorwhowasthefirstinallourhistory;abraveandsturdychiefwholooksafterwhathehasandiseagertotakeonandconquerwhatisinthefuture.

YOU ARE A REDSKIN!

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER

Union High stands proud forever!

Loyalty rides high.

Memories, forget them never

As the years go by.

Friends, we make from year to year,

Watch as goals are reached.

Union High will always be dear

To our destiny.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to graduate 100% of our students, college and career ready.

Philosophy

TheUnionNinthGradeCenterbelievesthatfreepubliceducationisaninherentright,aprivilege,andadutyoftheindividual.

The school is concerned with the social and physical developmentof each individual. Group interaction and utilization of communityresources will further encourage each student’s social and physical maturity.

Administrators, counselors, and teachers share a relationship ofcooperationwithasharingofexperiences,knowledge,andenthusiasmin a professional atmosphere.

Theteacher is toprovidethestructuredenvironmentand inspirationwhichareconducive tostudentgrowth.Heorshealsoshares in theeffortsoftheschooltoplan,structure,andimplementactivitieswhichcontributepositivelytovariousphasesofmoral,intellectual,social,andphysical growth.

Studentswillbelearningnewconceptsandcontinuingthepracticeofbasic skills; at the sametime theywill be involved in theprocess oflearninghowtolearn.Emphasiswillbeplacedoncommunicationandmath-science skills. The students will also be given opportunities toexplore new areas of knowledge and interests in all curricula.

Allstudentswillbeencouragedtoexplore,todiscover,andtoappreciatetheir world and their own ability to change or contribute to it. Academic contentandthewell-beingofthechildareofequalimportance.

Theschoolworksinclosecooperationwithhome,community,andcivicorganizations to complement the activities of each for the completedevelopmentofthestudent.

Objectives

1. Todevelopskillsinfourareasofcommunication:reading, writing,speaking,andlistening.

2. Todevelopadesireforlearning.

3. Tolearnhowtoexamineanduseinformation.

4. Tounderstandandtopracticedemocraticideals.

5. To learn about and try to understand the changes that take place in the world.

6. To appreciate culture and beauty in the world.

7. Tounderstandandtopracticetheskillsoffamilyliving.

8. ToteachthepillarsofCharacterCounts:Caring,Respect, Fairness,Citizenship,Responsibility,andTrustworthiness.

9. Todevelopafeelingofself-worthandpride.

10. Todevelopgoodcharacterandself-respect.

11. To learn how to be a good manager of personal resources.

12. Togainagoodgeneraleducation.

UNION NINTH GRADE CENTER

UNION HIGH FIGHT SONG

Union Redskins, hats off to thee

To our colors true will ever be,

Firm and strong united are we.

Rah, rah, rah, rah

Rah, rah, rah, rah

Loyal to Union High.

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UNION NINTH GRADE CENTER

Daily Bell Schedule Monday-Thursday

8:25-9:23.........................FirstHour9:27-10:25.......................SecondHour10:29-11:27.....................ThirdHour11:31-11:36.....................Announcements(infourthhour)11:31-1:06.......................FourthHour

Lunch will be with the student’s fourth hour teacher.FirstLunch:.......................11:36-12:06 Class12:06-1:06 (English,History,Business,Orchestra, VocalMusic,Drama)SecondLunch:..................Class11:36-12:36 Lunch12:36-1:06 (Math,Biology,PE,Drawing,WorldLanguages)

1:10-2:08...........................FifthHour2:12-3:10...........................SixthHour

Daily Bell Schedule Friday

8:50-9:44.........................FirstHour9:48-10:42.......................SecondHour10:46-11:40.....................ThirdHour11:44-11:47.....................Announcements(infourthhour)FirstLunch:........................Lunch11:47-12:17 Class12:17-1:14SecondLunch:...................Class11:47-12:44 Lunch12:44-1:141:18-2:12.........................FifthHour2:16-3:10.........................SixthHour

CALENDAR FOR GRADE REPORTS 2015-2016FIRST SEMESTER

August 20 - December 18, 2015

Progress Reports............September 18, 2015*

Progress Reports..................October 23, 2015

ProgressReports..............November20,2015

Grade Cards............................January 8, 2016

SECOND SEMESTER

January 4 - June 1, 2016

Progress Reports.................February 5, 2016

Progress Reports.....................March 25, 2016

Progress Reports........................April 22, 2016

Grade Cards................................June 1, 2016*

*Mailedtothehome.Allotherreportsgiventostudentatschool.

Parents can now access Grades Online to monitor their child’s grades and attendance. For details go to www.unionps.org and click on the “Parents” link.

Block/Semester Testing Schedule

1stor2ndHour...........................8:25-10:27(122minutes)3rdor5thHour..........................10:31-1:04(123minutes)

Bell Commons Class Starts1stLunch11:30-12:0011:3412:0212:042ndLunch12:30-1:0012:341:021:04

Studentswilleatlunchduringtheteacher’sregularlunchtime.

6thHour.......................1:08-3:10(122minutes)(Subject to change!)

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TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)affordsparentsandstudentsover18yearsofage(“elitgiblestudents”)certainrightswithrespecttothestudent’seducationrecords.Theyare

1. Therighttoinspectandreviewthestudent’s educationrecordswithin45daysoftheday thedistrictreceivesarequestforaccess. Parents or eligible students should submit to the schoolprincipal(orappropriateschoolofficial)a writtenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangementsforaccessandnotifytheparent oreligiblestudentofthetimeandplacewhere the records may be inspected.

2. Therighttorequesttheamendmentofthe student’seducationrecordsthattheparentor eligiblestudentbelievesareinaccurateormisleading.

Parents or eligible students may ask the district to amendarecordthattheybelieveisinaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearlyidentifythepartoftherecordtheywant changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the district decides not to amend the record as requestedbytheparentoreligiblestudent,the districtwillnotifytheparentoreligiblestudentof thedecisionandadvisethemoftheirrighttoa hearingregardingtherequestforamendment. Additionalinformationregardingthehearing procedureswillbeprovidedtotheparentoreligible studentwhennotifiedoftherighttoahearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiableinformationcontainedinthestudent’s educationrecords,excepttotheextentthatFERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

Oneexceptionwhichpermitsdisclosurewithout consentisdisclosuretoschoolofficialswithlegitimate educationalinterests.Aschoolofficialisaperson employedbythedistrictasanadministrator,supervisor, instructor,orsupportstaffmember(includinghealth ormedicalstaffandlawenforcementunitpersonnel);

apersonservingontheSchoolBoard;apersonorcompany with whom the district has contracted to perform a specialtask(suchasanattorney,auditor,medical consultant,ortherapist);oraparentorstudent servingonanofficialcommittee,suchasadisciplinary orgrievancecommittee,orassistinganotherschool officialinperforminghisorhertasks.

Aschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducational interestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducation recordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessional responsibility.Uponrequest,thedistrictdiscloses educationrecordswithoutconsenttoofficials of another school district in which a student seeks orintendstoenroll.(NOTE:FERPArequiresa schooldistricttomakeareasonableattemptto notifythestudentofrecordsrequestunlessit statesinitsannualnotificationthatitintendsto forwardrecordsonrequest.)

Thefollowingstudentdirectoryinformationmay bepublishedortransmittedbyInternetwithout priorparentconsent: * Student’s name, address, telephone, date andplaceofbirth; * Student’sparticipationinofficiallyrecognized activities,sports,weightandheightofmembers ofathleticteams; * Student’sdateofattendance,nameof school,degreesandawardsreceived;

Parentsmayrequestinwritingthattheabove directoryinformationnotbepublishedor transmittedbytheschooldistrict.

4. TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.Department ofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbythedistrict tocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.Thename andaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAare: FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice,U.S.DepartmentofEducation, 400MarylandAvenue,SWWashingtonDC20202-5901.

TheofficeoftheSuperintendentofSchoolsshallmaintaintheofficialFERPApolicy.

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FERPA STATEMENT OF RIGHTS

Aparentorguardianwhohaslegalcustodyofachildanddoesnotwishtheotherparent,parents,orpersonstohaveaccesstothechildshouldpresent the proper legal documents to the principal to establish custody rights. A parent or guardian who has gained custody of the student must presenttotheschoollegaldocumentsbeforethestudentispermittedtoenroll.

LEGAL CUSTODY

Attendance Polices and Procedures

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ABSENCE PROCEDUREParents/legalguardiansareaskedtocalltheattendanceofficewhenevertheirchildisabsenttoverifytheabsence.Ifacallisimpossible,anoteshouldbesentwiththestudentuponhis/herreturntoschoolandgiventotheattendancesecretaryuponthestudent’sarrivaloncampus.Allcallsand notes will be recorded. A-K 918-357-7619 L-Z 918-357-7792 Ifacallisnotcompletedoranoteisnotreceivedbythetimethestudentreturnstoschool,theabsencewillbeconsideredtruant.

ParentswillreceiveanautomatedphonecallfromConnectEdwhentheirstudentismarkedabsent.Callsgoouttwiceaday.Pleasecontactyourchild’sattendanceofficeifyouhavequestionsafterreceivingthiscall.

Ifwedonotreceivecontact,theschoolwillattempttoverifyeachstudent’sabsencebycontactingparents/legalguardiansathomeorworkwhenstudentreturnstoschool.Forthisreason,parentsareencouragedtoprovidetheattendanceofficewithatleasttwocurrenttelephonenumberswhere they can be reached during the day.

Fourth Absence:Uponthefourthabsencefromanyclassinasemester,theparentswillbenotifiedinwritingbytheattendanceoffice.

Seventh Absence: Upontheseventhabsencefromanyclassinasemester,theparentswillbenotifiedinwritingbytheattendanceoffice.

Tenth Absence: Whenastudentreachesthetenthabsenceinthesemester,aletterwillbesenttothehomeinformingtheparent/legalguardian ofthesituationandtheensuingconsequencesforcontinuedabsence.Thestudentwillbeconfrontedandtheconsequences for exceeding the ten-day limit will be discussed.

The Tulsa County District Attorney will be notified in cases of excessive unexcused absences.

Specificclassesorprogramsmayhaveadditionalattendancerequirementsforwhichstudentswhochoosetoparticipatewillberesponsible.Examplesof such classes are band, choir, orchestra, etc.

UNION NINTH GRADE CENTER IS A CLOSED CAMPUS.Studentsmaynotleavetheschoolcampusduringregularlyscheduledclasseswithoutpermissionfromparents/legalguardiansandwrittenverificationfromtheattendanceoffice.

Violatorswillbereferredtotheassistantprincipalfordisciplinaryaction.

Clearing Student AbsencesIfastudentisabsent,pleasecallbefore10:00a.m.

Pleasecontactschoolanytimestudentwillnotbeinattendance.Ifyouplanonanextendedtrip/vacation,notifytheattendanceofficeseveraldaysinadvance.

Early DismissalWheneverpossible,parentsarerequestedtocontacttheappropriateattendanceofficeinadvancetorequestanearlydismissal.Studentsshouldcomeby theappropriateattendanceofficebeforeschool,betweenclasses,orduring lunchtoobtain theirearlydismissal slip. If thestudent isunawareofthedismissalrequest,theofficewilldeliverthedismissalsliptothestudent.Thedismissalslipwillallowthestudenttoleaveclassatthetimerequested.Beforeleavingthebuilding,thestudentmustsignoutthroughtheappropriateattendanceoffice.Failuretosignoutwillresultinreferralfordisciplinaryaction.

Late ArrivalsAstudentarrivingtoschoolafter8:35a.m.istoreporttotheappropriateattendanceofficetoverifyhis/hertardy,signin,andreceiveatardysliptoclass.Parentsareencouragedtocontacttheappropriateattendanceofficetoverifyastudent’stardiness.

TardiesBeinglatetoclassdeprivesstudentsofinformationimportanttotheiracademicsuccessanddisruptstheteachingandlearningprocessofothers.

Studentsaretobeintheirassignedclassroomorlocationwhenthetardybellrings.Teachersmayrequirestudentstobeintheirassignedseats.Teachers will inform students when they are tardy.

Onthefourthandeachsuccessivetardy,theteacherwillreferthestudenttotheassistantprincipal’sofficefordisciplinaryaction.

Astudentisconsideredabsentwhenhe/shehasmissedten(10)minutesofaclassperiod.

Guidelines for Discipline for TardiesStudentsarecountedtardyiftheyareNOTintheclassroomorlocationwhenthetardybellrings.Studentsdetainedintheofficeorbyateacherneeda tardy slip from the person who detained them before they proceed to the next class. Tardies accumulate in any one class each semester.

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EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGTheSuperintendentwillmakethedecisionifschoolsaretobeclosedduetosevereweather.Incaseofbadweather,theofficialannouncementwillbeheardoverlocalradioandTVstations(particularlyKRMG/AM740/FM102.3).Sincethedecisiontocloseschoolisnotmadeatthebuildinglevel,itisnotnecessarytocallyourchild’sindividualschoolforthisinformation.

Listen to the ConnectEd message, the radio or TV for the announcement that Union Public Schools or Tulsa Union will be closed, or check the district website at www.unionps.org.

HOMEBOUND PROGRAMUnionPublicSchoolsoffersahomeboundprogramthroughtheSpecialServicesDepartment.Thecriteriaareasfollows:

1. Astudentmustbephysicallyoremotionallyunabletoattendregularclassesforaminimumperiodoftwoweeks,andthismustbeverified by a doctor’s statement.

2. TheDirectorofSpecialServicesmustapprovetherequest.

3. TheStateDepartmentofEducationmustapprovetherequest.(Homeboundservicewillonlybeginaftertheproperformshavebeen successfullycompletedandplacedonfileattheSpecialServicesOffice.)

4. Parents must contact their child’s school counselor to begin this process.

TRUANCYAstudentisconsidered“truant”whenthestudentisabsentandneithertheparentsnortheschoolofficialsknowofhiswhereaboutsand/ortheabsenceofastudentisnotcondonedbytheparentsnortheschoolofficials.

Examplesoftruancy:

- Leavingcampus,afteroncearriving,withouttheconsentoftheparentinadvanceofleaving.

- Leavingclasswithoutpermission.

- Erroneousphonecallstohavethestudentdismissedfromclass.

- Otherfraudulentattemptstobeabsentfromschoolnotcoveredinthisdefinition.

- “Walkouts”and/or“skipdays.”

Attendance is taken, recorded, and reported in each class, each hour. Students who arrive after 8:35 a.m. or leave before 3:10 p.m. must sign in or out of the attendance office.

CHANGE OF ADDRESSIn-District:Notifytheschoolofanyaddressand/ortelephonechangessowemaynotifyparentsintheeventofanyemergency.Changesinworktelephonenumbersforparentsorguardiansshouldalsobebroughttotheattentionoftheschool.

Out-of-District:Notificationoftheschoolisnecessarysothestudentcanbewithdrawnfromtheroll,andhis/hertranscriptcanbeforwardedtothenewschool(referto“RightstoRecords”).Shouldastudentmoveoutofthedistrict,he/shemayremainatUnionNinthGradeCentertocompletethecurrentschoolyeariftheparentssupplytransportation.

ABSENCE PROCEDURE (Cont.)

First Tardy ParentContact-Writtenwarningbyteacherandsignedbythestudent.

Second Tardy ParentContact-OneP.M.detentionorfourlunchdetentions.

Third Tardy ParentContact-TwoP.M.Detentions.

Fourth Tardy Referraltotheofficeofassistantprincipal.

Hall Sweeps

Inanefforttoencourageresponsibletimemanagementandcurbthenumberoftardiesduringtheschoolyear,periodichallsweepsmaybeutilized.Studentswillreceivefour(4)dayslunchdetentioneachtimetheyarestoppedduringahallsweep.

Academics and Grading

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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONTheUnionAlternativeEducationProgramwascreatedtomeettheneedsofUnionstudentswhohavenotbeensuccessfulintheirregulareducationprograms.StudentsfromninththroughtwelfthgradesmaybeenrolledintheprogramwhichislocatedattheUnionExtendedEducationBuilding,5656S.129thE.Ave.ThisisNOTapunishmentprogram;instead,itisintendedtoleadstudentsbackintosuccessinthemainstreamofeducationthroughtheuseofinnovativeteachingtechniques,greateraccesstocounselingservices,moreindividualizedcoursesofstudy,flexiblescheduling,lowerstudent/teacherratiosofnomorethan15:1,andasupportiveclassroomatmosphere.

The goals of the program include a reduced drop-out rate, an increase in the number of academic credits earned, a decrease in the number of classes failed,areductioninthenumberofabsences,anincreaseingradepointaverages,animprovementincriterionreferencedtestscores,areductioninbehavioralproblems,andtheapprovaloftheprogrambyparents,students,schooladministrators,andemployers.

Theteacherswhohavebeenemployedforthisprogramareallhighlyexperiencedalternativeeducatorswhotrulycareabouttheirstudents,areflexibleandopen-minded,andknowhowto leadallwillingstudentstowardacademicsuccess.Classesaredesignedtochallengeeachstudent’sabilitieswhileremainingaccessibletoall.Everyoneintheprogramworkstogethertomaintainafriendly,constructiveatmospherebasedonmutualrespect.Coursesareofferedinlanguagearts,math,socialstudies,scienceandlifeskills,andallteachersarefullycertified.

The intake process for the program is intended to be both thorough and simple. Since a maximum of 200 students can be enrolled, it is important thatthestudentswhoaretakenintoalternativeeducationaretrulyinneedoftheseservicesandarelikelytobenefitfromtheprogram.Applicantsmaybereferredbyanyschoolprofessional,bytheparents,orbythemselves.Oncetheapplicationisreceived,thestudent’srecordsarereviewed,andinterviewsareconductedwiththestudent,hisparentsorguardians,schoolpersonnel,andothersources.Theresultsoftheseinterviewsarediscussedamongtheprogram’steacherswhosubsequentlyenrollthosestudentsdeemedmostappropriatefortheprogram.Beforeastudent isaccepted into the program, he must be willing to sign a contract which states his/her willingness to comply with the school’s rules and to be successful intheprogram.StudentswhofailtocomplywiththiscontractmaybeinvoluntarilyreturnedtoregulareducationclassesorsenttotheInterventionProgram.

Blockschedulingisamajorcomponentofthealternativeprogram.Allstudentsattendasingleclassfromfirstthroughfourthhoursdailyforfourweeks. At the end of this four weeks, the students rotate into another class for the next four-week cycle. This schedule allows the program to enroll newstudentseveryfourweeksifspaceisavailable.Thistypeofschedulingencouragesteachingcreativity,givesfargreaterflexibility,allowsmoreopportunityforindividualizationofassignmentstowardeachstudent’sstrengthsandweaknesses,and--mostimportantly--fostersthecreationofamoresupportiveclassroomatmosphere.

CREDITSTopromotetotheUnionHighSchoolcampus3creditsarerequired,atleast2ofwhichmustcomefromcoreclasses.

COUNSELORSUnion Ninth Grade Center has a staff of highly qualified guidance counselors. Each guidance counselor assists students by strengthening theiracademicgoals,creatingpositivesocialrelationships,andbuildingsolidaspirationsforthefuture.Allninthgradestudentsareencouragedtoutilizetheir counselors.

Studentsneedingtoseetheircounselorshould“sign-up”intheirattendanceofficebeforeschool,atlunch,orbetweenclasses...NOT DURING CLASS TIME.Thecounselorswillsendforstudentswhohavesignedupforassistance.

Eventhoughtheguidancecounselorsdonot functionasprivatetherapists, theyareavailabletocounselstudents incrisissituations. Ifaparentbelieveshischildisinneedofspecialservicesonanongoingbasis,hemaycontactthecounselorforinformationregardingservicesinthecommunity.

Schedulesaredevelopedbythestudent’sappropriatecounselor.Allstudentswillbeenrolledinsixcredithours.

ENROLLMENTEachschoolyear,duringthemonthofFebruary,studentsareenrolledforthenextschoolyear.AfterreceivingtheCOURSEDESCRIPTIONSbooklet,parentstakeanactivepartinhelpingtheirchildmakethebestscheduleforthenextschoolyearwithassignedUnionUCAPadviser.

FIELD TRIPSFieldtripsareameansofextendingtheschool’scurriculumbeyondtheclassroomsetting.

Inordertoparticipateinafieldtrip,astudentmusthavewrittenpermissionfromhis/herparent/legalguardian.Studentswhodonotpresentwrittenpermissiontotheteacherwillnotbepermittedtoattend.Theabsenceforafieldtripwillbe“schoolrelated”andnotchargedagainstthestudentwithregardtotheattendancepolicy.Eachstudentwillberesponsibleforworkmissedinallclassesonthedayofthetrip.

Allschoolrulesandregulationsgoverningstudentsatschoolapplyonalltrips.

GRADE CHECKSParentscannowaccessGradesOnlinetomonitortheirchild’sgradesandattendance.Fordetailsgotowww.unionps.org and click on the“Parents”link.

GRADE POINT AVERAGEThestandard“four-point”gradingsystem(A-4,B-3,C-2,D-l,F-0)willbeusedcalculatingtheGPAonallstudenttranscripts.Allcoursestakeningrade9throughgrade12willbeincludedwhencalculatingtheGPA.Aweightedgradepointsystem(i.e.,APandPre-AP)willbeusedforclassrankingandthedistinguishedgraduateprogram.

GRADINGThelettergradesA,B,C,D,F,andIshallbeusedtoindicatetheachievementofninthgradestudentsinallinstructionalareas.Thelettergradesusedshallindicatethefollowingdegreeofachievement:

A/90-100.............................................Superiorqualityofwork B/80-89...............................................Abovequalityofworkexpected C/70-79...............................................Satisfactoryqualityofworkorsatisfactoryprogressintermsofability D/60-69...............................................Belowqualityofworkexpected F/59-Below..........................................Unsatisfactorywork(failing)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSUnionMinimumGraduationRequirements:

• LanguageArts/English:4unitswhichincludeGrammarandComposition,AmericanLiterature,WorldLiteratureandEnglishLiteratureortheirequivalent

• Math:3unitsincludingAlgebraI(threeunitsinmathematicsmustbecompletedintheninththroughtwelfthgrades)• Science:3unitsincludingBiologyI• History:3unitsincluding1/2(unitorcompetency)OKHistory,1/2USGovernment,USHistoryandWorldHistory• ArtsCompetencies:2competencieswhichwillbemetthroughsatisfactorycompletionofWorldHistory• Electives:9units

Total........................................24 units and/or sets of competenciesSampleSchedules:

9th Grade

English,Math,Science,AmericanGovernment/OKHistory,and2Electives

Total 6 Credits

10th Grade

English,Math,Science,U.S.Historyand2ElectivesTotal 6 Credits

11th Grade

English,Math,WorldHistory,Science,and2ElectivesTotal 6 Credits

12th Grade

Englishand5ElectivesTotal 6 Credits

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HOMEWORK

HomeworkisanintegralpartofthetotalNinthGradeCentereducationalexperience. It isdesignedtoreinforceandenrichclassroomactivities,developself-disciplineandasenseofresponsibilitywithinthestudent.Itisanindispensablelearningactivitywhichincreasesincomplexitywiththecourse of study.

Definition:Allclass-relatedworkwhichmustbecompletedwithinatimeframedeterminedbytheclassroomteacher.Homeworkincludesdaily independentpractice,aswellaspreparationfortests,quizzes,andclassdiscussions.

Homeworkenablesthestudentandteachertorealizewhetherornotthematerialisbeingmasteredandhelpstodetermineareaswhichmayrequireadditionalinstruction/practice.

Bothstudentsandfacultyneedimmediatefeedbackabouttheirprogresstowardattainingthecourseoutcomes.

GRADE CHECKS(Cont.)IfaccesstoGradesOnlineisunavailable,pleasecontactyourstudent’steacherorcounselor.Teachers’contactinformationcanbefoundonwww.unionps.organdclickonthe“NinthGradeCenter”link.

Studentsarehighlyencouragedtokeeptrackoftheirgradesandtokeepparentsinformedofimpendinggrades.Foldersorportfoliosofworkwiththestudent’sassignmentsand/ortestsarehighlyrecommendedandadvisedtobekeptbystudents.

HOMEWORK (Cont.)

INTERNET-BASED INSTRUCTION - Union School Board Policy #5508See Board Policy #5508 on page 57.

MAKEUP WORKObtainingmissedassignmentsand/ormakeupwork,aswellasreturningittotheteacherwithinspecifiedtimelimits,isthestudent’sresponsibility.

Studentsareencouragedtomakeupanyworkmissedduetoanabsence.ThefacultyoftheUnionNinthGradeCenterwantsstudentstoacquireasmanycourseoutcomesaspossibleandavoidanygapsinthelearningprocess. Ingeneral,studentswillbegrantedoneschooldayforeachschooldaymissed.Forexample,astudentwhoisabsentfourdayswillhavehomeworkdueonthe fourthdaythestudent isback inclass. Moretimemaybeallowedat thediscretionof theteacherdependingonthenatureof theassignment(s)andlengthoftheabsence.

Studentsareresponsibleforacquiring,completing,andturningintotheteacher,withinthedeterminedtimeperiod,anyworkmissed.

Projects, Reports, and TestsProjects,reports,andtestswhichareknownpriortoaverifiedabsenceareexpectedtobeturnedinand/ortakenuponthestudent’sreturntoschool.

Exceptionsmaybegrantedduetotheextentand/ornatureoftheabsenceorthespecificclassworkmissed.Studentsareencouragedtotalkwiththeir teacher.

Pre-Approved Absences

Absencesforvacations,collegevisitations,schoolactivities,orotheradministrativelyapprovedreasonsrequirethatasmuchoftheworkaspossiblebe completed and turned in prior to the absence. If a teacher deems appropriate, arrangements can be made to make up the work missed upon the student’s return to school.

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REDSKIN ACADEMIC OVERTIME (RAO)EverydayexceptFridaystudentswillhaveabuilt-ininterventionperiodintheirschedule.Thisisathirty-minuteperiodthatwillbeusedforenhancingessentialskills,completinghomework,andenrichmentactivities.Thisperiodwillallowteacherstointerveneonbehalfofstrugglingstudentsinatimelyandappropriatemanner.StudentsmustremainintheirassignedRAOclassroomunlessgivenspecificdirectionsbytheirteacher.

Itisveryimportantthatassignmentsbecompletedontime!Failuretocompleteassignmentswithinthetimeframeestablishedbytheteachermayresultinalowergradeand/orotherdisciplinaryaction.

Theamountofhomeworkastudentwillhavemayvaryaccordingtothecoursestaken.StudentsenrolledinPre-APand/orAdvancedPlacementcourseswillhavemorehomeworkthanstudentsenrolledinregularcoursesofstudy.

All homework will be corrected and/or acknowledged by the course instructor.

Ontheninthgradelevel,theassignmentofhomeworkservesthedualpurposeofreinforcingclassroomactivityandpreparingthestudentfortheextraclassroomcommitmentrequiredbymoredemandingacademicworkinseniorhigh.

MAKEUP WORK FOR EXTENDED ABSENCES

Ifstudentsanticipatetheirabsencewillgobeyondthreeschooldays,theymayrequestmissedworkthroughtheattendanceoffice.

Homeworkshouldnotberequestedunlessthestudentiscapableofdoingit.If homework is requested prior to a planned absence, all work is due the day the student returns.

Requestsforworkwillbesenttoeachofthestudent’steachers,andeveryeffortwillbemadetoobtaintheworkwithin24hoursoftherequest.

OKLAHOMA’S PROMISE (OHLAP)WithOklahoma’sPromise,formerlyknownasOHLAP(OklahomaHigherLearningAccessProgram),studentswhomeetcertaincriteriacanearnfreecollegetuition.Oklahoma’spromisewillhelppayyourtuitionatanOklahomapublictwo-yearcollegeorfour-yearuniversity.Italsowillcoveraportionoftuitionatanaccreditedprivatecollegeoruniversityorforcoursesofferedatapublictechnologycenterthatqualifiesforcreditfromapublic two-year college.

ToenrollinOklahoma’sPromise,youmust: l Be an Oklahoma resident. l Apply during your 8th, 9th, or 10th grade year l Be the child of parents who earn $50,000 or less per year.

Formoreinformationcontactyourcounselororvisit www.okpromise.org.

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SCHEDULE CHANGESInordertoobtainaschedulechange,astudentmustfirstobtainaScheduleChangeRequestFormfromtheCounselingOffice.Thisformshouldbefilledoutcompletelyandreturnedtothecounselingofficepromptly.Allrequestsforschedulechangeswillbeconsidered;however,schedulesmaynotbechangedduringthefirstthreedaysofschool(oranysemester).

Scheduleswillnotbechangedforanyofthefollowing: 1. Tohaveanotherteacheroradifferenthourtohaveclasswithafriend. 2. Tohavelunchwithafriendand/ortohaveadifferentlunchtime. 3. Therewillbenocoursechangesafterthefirsttenschooldaysduetocredits. 4. Scheduleswillbechangedonlyifthechangecanbemadewithoutaffectingtoomanyclasses. 5. Achangewillnotbemadeifthechangeoverloadsanotherclass.

PROGRESS REPORTS/REPORT CARDS - Union School Board Policy #5035Basedontheperformanceofeachstudent,gradesshallbecalculatedcumulativelyduringeachsemester.

Studentsshallbeprovidedtheopportunitytoseetheirgradesduringthegradingperiodinordertomonitorprogress.

Gradereportsareissuedevery41/2weeks.Thefirstandlastreportsaremailedhome.Allothersaregiventothestudentatschool.We encourage parents to contact the teacher regarding any grade problem and urge parents to maintain contact with the school concerning any problemsastudentmaybeexperiencingatschool.Ifyouwouldlikeaconferencewithyourstudent’steacherplease,contactthecounselor’sofficeto schedule an appointment.

SEMESTER EXAMINATIONSAcomprehensivefinalexaminationwillbegiveninallclassesattheendofeachsemester.Allstudentsarerequiredtotakethesemesterexaminationaspartofcourserequirements.

Thesemesterexaminationwillcountnotlessthantenpercentnormorethan20percentofthesemestergrade.

Studentswhomustleavebeforethefirstsemesterendswillberequiredtotakefirstsemesterexaminationswhentheyreturn.Studentswhomustleavebeforethesecondsemesterendsmustcompleteappropriatedocumentationfoundintheirattendanceoffice.Requestsfortakingsemesterfinalsearlywillbegrantedattheteacherandadministrator’sdiscretion.Shouldtherequestnotbegranted,studentswillberequiredtomakeuptheexaminationsassoonaspossibleduringthesummer.

Semester exams will be given the last two days of each semester.

TULSA ACHIEVESTheTulsaAchievesscholarshipprogramthroughTulsaCommunityCollegewillpayupto100%oftuitionandfeesforupto60collegecredithoursforstudentslivinginTulsaCountyandgraduatingfromapublicorprivatehighschool.Formoreinformation,contactyourschoolcounselor.

UNION CAREER ACTION PLAN (UCAP)Atthespringparentconferencetime,eachteacher/advisorwillmeetwiththestudentandhis/herparentstoreviewthestudent’sprogress,checkoncreditsforgraduation,andsignoffonthefollowingyear’sclassschedule.

WITHDRAWALS OR TRANSFERSAny student wishing to withdraw or transfer from Union Ninth Grade Center must take the following steps.

1. Makeaninitialrequesttowithdrawortransferthroughtheregistrar’soffice.Thisrequestshouldbemadeatleastonedaybeforethe intended date of withdrawal. The signature of a parent/legal guardian of a minor student must be obtained in order for a student to withdraw. Ifcircumstancesprohibittheparent/legalguardianfromcomingtotheschool,asignedletterfromtheparent/legalguardianrequesting withdrawalwillbeaccepted.Thewithdrawalprocedurewillnotbecompleteduntilasignatureisobtained.Onlyverificationisneededfor non-minor students.2. Studentshouldreporttotheregistrar’sofficebeforeclassesbeginonlastdayofattendancetopickupwithdrawalform.Studentswillsubmit theformandbooksormaterialsissuedtothemtoteachersofeachoftheirclasses.Eachteacherwillassignacumulativelettergradetodate andwillindicatewhetherornotbooksormaterialshavebeenturnedinandifanyfeeshavenotbeenpaid.Studentsmustbeinattendancea minimumoftwoweeksinordertoreceiveawithdrawalgrade.3. Studentwillberequiredtoobtainsignedclearancefromeachofthefollowing:library(mediacenter),nurse’soffice(verifyingthattheyhave receivedaphotocopyoftheirhealthrecord),attendanceoffice,student’scounselor,andappropriateassistantprincipal.4. Uponcompletionofallpartsofwithdrawalslip,thestudentmustreturnthesliptotheregistrar’sofficeforfinalapproval.Approvalfor withdrawalwillnotbegranteduntilallrequirementsabovearemet.5. Studentrecordswillnotbereleaseduntilallfeesowedarepaid.

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ACCIDENTS/INJURIESAll accidents and injuries must be reported to the classroom teacher or school nurse immediately. Reports of accidents or injuries will be documented bytheteacherornurseandturnedintothemainoffice.Thisprocedurewillassistwiththeprocessingofanymedicalclaimswhichmayresultfromthe accident or injury.

ANNOUNCEMENTSAnnouncementsarebroadcastoncedailybeforelunch.Itemsthataretoappearintheannouncementsmustbegiventothefrontofficenolaterthannoon on the day before they are to be read or posted. All announcements must be signed by a faculty member or group sponsor.

EMERGENCY DRILLS AND PROCEDURESEmergency/disasterdrillsareconductedonaregularbasistoassurethateveryoneisfamiliarwithemergencyproceduresshouldatrueemergencyarise.Forthatreason: - Directionsandmapsarepostedintheclassroomsandthroughoutthebuilding. - Studentsandstaffshouldfamiliarizethemselveswiththeproceduresineachroominwhichtheyhaveclasses. - Eachstudentisexpectedtoparticipateandcooperateduringemergencyprocedures.

Additionally,UnionPublicSchoolshasemergencyprocedureguidelinesthatareapprovedbytheBoardofEducation.

TheEmergencyProceduresManualoutlinesschoolprocedurestobefollowedduringemergencysituations.

FOOD, DRINKS, AND GUMUseofgum,food,anddrinksintheclassroomwillbeuptothediscretionofeachstudent’sindividualteacher.

THE SELLING OF ANY ITEMS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL IS PROHIBITED. Thesellingoftheseitems(oranyitem)withoutpermissionfromtheprincipalconstitutesaviolationofschoolpolicy,anddisciplinaryactionwillbetaken.Allitemswillbeconfiscatedandnotreturned.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURESSchool Day -Allstudentsarerestrictedtotheschoolcampusfromtimeofarrivalinthemorninguntiltimeofdepartureintheafternoon.Nostudentistoleavethecampusduringtheschooldayunlesscheckedoutthroughtheattendanceofficebyparent/guardianorschoolnurse.StudentsareNOTtoleaveschoolafteroncearrivingoncampusbybusorowntransportationwithoutthepermissionoftheprincipalorassistantprincipal.Leavingcampus will be considered a truancy.

Students should make arrangements to exit the building by 3:30 p.m. unless they are under the direct supervision of a teacher and/or sponsor.

Parents must check out students through the attendance office before the student may leave school for any reason.

DELIVERIES FOR STUDENTSDeliveriesofgifts,flowers,balloons,etc.,forstudentsisstronglydiscouraged.Alldeliverieswillbeheldatthefrontofficeforstudentstopickupafterschool.Studentsarenotallowedtotakedeliveriesfromclasstoclassandmanyarenotallowedonthebus.

HALL COURTESY - CONGREGATING AND LOITERING1. WalktotheRIGHTofthehallsanddonotblocktrafficbystandingingroups.

2. Discardtrashinthecontainersprovided.

3. DONOTRUNINTHEHALLS!

4. Donotcongregateinthehalls,lockerareas,lobbiesorcommonsareabetweenclasses.Thistimeshouldbeusedforpassingfromoneclassto

another.Continueddisregardofacceptedhallwaycourtesycouldresultindisciplinaryaction.

5. Do not yell or scream in the hallways.

6. Utilizeallstairwellslocatedthroughoutthebuilding.

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HALL PASSES

Ahallpassshouldbeopenandvisibletoanyteacherwhomayasktoseethehallpassinthehallways.Hallpassesmustbepresentedandreturnedtotheappropriateteachers.Allpassesshouldincludename,date,andtime.

HEALTH SERVICESNurse

Anursewillbeondutyduringtheschoolday.Exceptforanemergency,apassfromateacherwillberequiredtogotothenurse.Inallcases,thestudentmustbeclearedbythenurseandbytheattendanceofficetoleavetheschoolpremises.Parentsmustbenotifiedbeforethestudentleavesschoolbecauseofillness,andarrangementsmustbemadewiththeparentand/orguardiantotakethestudenthomesincetheschooldoesnothavefacilitiestocareforsickstudentsforanextendedperiodoftime(greaterthanonehour).

Location - Union Ninth Grade Center - Office Area Normally,thenursewillnottreataninjuryorillnessexceptforfirstaid.Ifthenurseisnotinheroffice,gotothemainofficeforassistance.DO NOT GO TO THE RESTROOM OR STAY IN A RESTROOM IF YOU ARE ILL.

Medications ALL MEDICATIONS, NON-PRESCRIPTION OR PRESCRIPTION, MUST BE TAKEN TO THE NURSE UPON ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL.

Prescriptions:Theprescriptionmedicationmusthavethepharmacylabelattachedwiththenameandaddressofthepharmacyoforigin,dateoffilling,nameofstudent,nameofprescriber,directionsforadministration,andprescriptionnumber.

Non-Prescriptions:Allover-the-countermedicationsmustbeintheiroriginalcontainerswiththedirectionsforadministering.

Nomedication,evenASPIRIN,willbegiventoastudentwithoutawrittendirectivesignedbyaparentorguardian.

Anymedicationrequiringadministrationlongerthanatwo-weekperiodmusthaveaphysician’swrittenrequest.

Immunizations

Acertifiedimmunizationrecordindicatingdateandtypeofimmunizationreceivedisaprerequisitetoenrollmentofallnewstudents.AllimmunizationsmustbekeptuptodateinaccordancewithOklahomaStateLawforallstudents.Pleasecontacttheschoolnurseifspecificinformationisneeded.

Chronic Illnesses or Special Health Problems

Ifastudenthasachronicillnessoranyspecialhealthproblemwhichrequiresspecialattentionorcarebytheschoolnurse,theparentneedstohavethechild’smedicalhistoryand/oradoctor’sstatementonfilewiththeschoolnurse.

IDENTIFICATION CARDSForthesecurityofourstudentsandstaff,everyoneattendingUnionNinthGradeCentermusthaveanidentificationcardintheirpossessionatalltimes.Failuretodisplayanidentificationcardmayresultindisciplinaryaction.

1. IDcardswillbeprovidedforeachstudentatthebeginningoftheschoolyearatnocharge.StudentsmaypurchaseanactivityIDfora chargewhichwillallowthestudenttoattendUnionactivitiesatanyregularlyscheduledhomeevent.

2. Students must wear and display IDs at all times. IDs will be required to gain entrance to school-sponsored activities, including football games.

3. If an ID card is lost, stolen, or damaged, it is the student’s responsibility to replace the card immediately. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for a replacement card.

4. FailuretohaveanIDcardwillresultinthestudent’sdetentionuntilpositiveidentificationcanbeestablished.

5. Repeated violations of this requirement will result in a referral to the assistant principal.

UnionNinthGradeCenterisaclosedcampus.Studentsleavingcampusatlunchwithoutpermissionareconsideredtruant.Allstudentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinmannerlyandorderlyfashionwhileinthecafeteriaand/orthecommonsarea.Studentsareresponsibleforthrowingawaytheirtrashafterlunch.

Lunchperiodsare30minutesinlength.Forthesafetyofourstudents,parentsarerequiredtocheckstudentsoutinthefrontofficeforlunch.Notes, e-mails, and phone calls are not acceptable.

Nostudentistobeinanyclassroomduringthelunchperiodunlessthatteacherisintheroomtosupervise.No one is permitted in the halls without a pass during lunch. Students should get materials they need during the passing periods.Second lunch students should go to their lockers to put away books and materials before entering the lunch lines. Books, backpacks, and bags should not be carried through the lunch line.

PRICE OF LUNCHES Regular School Lunch - $2.30 Reduced - $.40 Extra Milk - $.40 FastFoods–costvaries AlLaCarteItems–costvaries

Lunches are subject to price changes during the school year when need arises.

FOOD MAY NOT be ordered from outside vendors and/or delivered to the school without prior permission from the principal.

LUNCH

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LOCKERSIndividual lockersareprovided forall students. Lockerassignmentsaremadebymassassignmenton computerandwill begivenon student’sschedule.Studentswhoenrollinschoolaftertheinitiallockerassignmentmaybeassignedalockerbytheirassistantprincipal’soffice.

Studentsshouldnotsharelockersand/orlockcombinations.StudentsshouldbeextremelycarefulthatthelockercombinationdoesNOTbecomeknownbyanyotherstudent.Intheeventthatitemsarestolenfromthestudent’slocker,thestudentshouldreportimmediatelytothemainoffice.Thecombinationsarekeptonfileinthemainofficeifemergencyaccessisneededtothelockerbythestudent,his/herparent,ortheadministration.

Students are responsible for all items placed in their lockers at any given time.

REMEMBER DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS -- DO NOT SHARE LOCK COMBINATIONS

Disciplinaryactionwillbetakenagainstanystudentwhoisfoundguiltyoftamperingwithanotherstudent’slocker.

A “jammed locker” IS NOT an excuse for being tardy to class.Reporttoyourclassandteachertogetpermissiontogotothecustodian’sofficeforlocker assistance. These tardies count on semester tardies.

Student Locker Search Policy - Union School Board Policy #5051 - See page 57.

LOST AND FOUNDThelostandfoundarticlesshouldbereportedtotheappropriateattendanceoffice.Alsowhenreportingalostarticle,pleasegivethereportinwritingwithalltheappropriateinformationaboutthelostarticle.

MEDIA CENTERThelibrarymediacenterisopenfrom7:55a.m.until3:30p.m.duringtheschoolyear.StudentswhousetheMediaCentermustsigninandout.Duringclasshoursstudentswillneedapassfromtheirteacher.Photocopiesofmaterialcanbeobtainedatthecirculationdeskfortencents(10¢)per page if a student library aide is on duty.

Booksarecheckedoutfortwoweeksandmayberenewedforatwo-weekperiodunlessaholdhasbeenplacedonthattitle.Referencematerialsmaybecheckedoutforovernightorweekenduseonly,andtheyarerequiredtobereturnednolaterthan8:15a.m.themorningofthefollowingschoolday.Penaltiesforoverduebooksareasfollows:

LibraryBooks..........................................................Fivecents(5¢)perschoolday FacultyReservedMaterials......................................Tencents(10¢)perhour Lost Books................................................................Replacement cost Periodicals................................................................Tencents(10¢)perhour

Vertical file and periodical materials

are restricted to use in the library.

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RESTROOM USERestroomsaretobeusedbeforeandafterschool,betweenclasses,andduringthelunchperiod.Studentsareexpectedtohelpkeeprestroomsclean.Pleasedonotlitter,smoke,writeonthewalls,ordamagetheschool’sfacilitiesinanyway.Ifoutofaclassroomtousetherestroom,usetheclosest,appropriate(boys’orgirls’)restroom.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIESVarious school dances,athleticevents,andotherschoolactivitieswillbeprovidedduringtheschoolyear.Theseactivitiesprovidestudentswithanopportunityforentertainmentandsocialgatheringsafterschoolhours.Theseactivitieswillbewellsupervisedandparentsarealwayswelcometoattend.

Schoolactivitiesareconsideredanextensionoftheschoolday.Allrules,regulations,andpolicieswillbeenforced.Studentschoosingtoleaveaschoolactivitybeforetheconclusionofthedancewillnotbepermittedtoreturn.

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONSStudentactivitiesandorganizationsaredividedintotwomajorcategories-school-sponsoredandnon-school-sponsored.Inordertomeetonschoolpropertyand/orhavetheprivilegeofpublicizingmeetingsandevents,thefollowingguidelinesmustbefollowed.

Thefollowingguidelinesapplytoallorganizations: A. Allorganizationsmusthaveafacultysponsororfacultymonitorauthorizedbytheprincipal. B. Allorganizationsmustannuallycompletearequiredapplicationfororganizationswhichrequireswrittenby-lawsoraconstitutionaswell asasummarydescriptionofthepurposeandanticipatedactionsoftheorganization. C. Allorganizationsmusthaveapprovalfromtheadministrationfordesignatedmeetingplace(s)onschoolproperty.Anyorganizationusing

schoolfacilitiesoutsideoftheregularschoolhoursmustsubmittheproperfacilityusageformforapproval(firstthroughtheprincipal,thentotheUMACManagementOffice)andpayanyrequiredrentalfees.TheremayberentalfeesforusingtheUMAC,UPAC,andUnionTuttleStadium.

D. Allpublicitypertainingtoclubsandorganizationsmustbesignedbythesponsor/monitorandapprovedthroughtheprincipal’soffice.The schoolmayprohibitpublicityitemsthataredefamatory,violent,obscene,ordisruptivetotheeducationalenvironmentandwillregulate locations,times,andtypesofpublicity. E. UseofdistrictlogosisregulatedbytheUnionBoardofEducationpoliciesandallorganizationsmusthaveadministrativepermissionin order to use a Union logo.

School-sponsored Organizations

School-sponsoredorganizationsarethosegroupswhichhavebeeninitiatedbytheschooldistricttopromoteandenrichtheschoolcurriculumandincludethosecompetitivesportsandactivitiesundertheauspicesoftheOklahomaSecondarySchoolsActivitiesAssociation(OSSAA).Thefollowinglistincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theorganizationssponsoredbyUnionPublicSchools.

Athletics Spirit AcademicBaseball Cheer NationallHonorSocietyBasketball Drill Student CouncilFootball Pom YearbookGolf Academic TeamSoccer Fine Arts Drug-Free YouthSoftball Band BusinessProfessionalsofAmericaSwimming Chorus Family, Career, Community Leaders of AmericaTennis Colorguard Speech/DebateTrack & Field DramaWrestling Jazz Choir Non-School-sponsored Organizations

Non-school-sponsoredorganizationsarethosegroupswhicharenotunderthedirectcontrolofthedistrictandincludeathleticsthatarenotundertheauspicesoftheOklahomaSecondarySchoolsActivitiesAssociation.

SAFETY SWEEPSTo assistincreatingasafeanddrug-freelearningenvironmentforUnionstudents,staff,andpatrons,acaninecontrabanddetectionservicewillbeutilizedtoconductsafetysweeps.

• Uponarrival,randomsweepswilloccurinparkinglots,lockerbanks,commonareas(i.e.,restrooms),and/orinclassrooms.• ParkingLots:thedogsdonotenterortouchanyvehicles.Ifanalertismade,siteadministratorswillstepintoinvestigateinaccordance with Board policy.• Lockerbanks,commonareas,andclassrooms:Studentsarenotpresentandarenotswept.Ifanalertismade,siteadministratorswillstepinto investigateinaccordancewithBoardpolicy.

--SAFE SCHOOL NOTICE--UNION PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A GUN-FREE, DRUG-FREE, ALCOHOL-FREE, AND TOBACCO-FREE ZONE.

All vehicles entering this property are subject to search.Thank you for keeping our schools safe!

STUDENT HOLDSAllfines,fees,andschool-relateddebtsmustbeclearedeachsemester.Studentswhofailtomakearrangementswiththeregistrarforeliminatingthedebtswillnot: - Be allowed to register to obtain a schedule of classes for the next semester. -Receivereportcards,transcripts,diplomas,orotherschoolrecords. -Beabletoparticipateinschool-relatedactivitiesIncludinggraduationorotherclassactivities.

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS (Cont.)Inordertomeetonschoolpropertyoradvertisemeetings,theseorganizationsmustbeopentoallinterestedstudentsandobtainafacultymonitorwhoattendsallmeetingsandactivitiesonschoolgrounds.Theseclubsandorganizationsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:FellowshipofChristianAthletes,TeenageRepublicans,TeenageDemocrats,Share/CareSupportGroups,Rugby,Hockey,&Bowling.

Non-school-sponsoredgroupsareallowedlimitedprivilegessuchasmonitoredmeetingspaceandpostingofeventsbutshouldnotexpectthesamerecognitionasschool-sponsoredorganizations.Thesegroupswillnotbeincludedintheschoolyearbook,willnotbepermittedtousedistrictactivitiesfunds,andwillnotberecognizedduringspiritassembliesorinschoolpublications.Additionally,theycannotusetheschoolname,mascot,orlogoswithout permission.

National Junior Honor Society

TheNationalJuniorHonorSocietypromotescharacter,service,leadership,andcitizenship.Studentsmusthavea3.6gradeaveragetobeeligibleforthehonorsociety;thisgradeaveragemustbemaintained,andgradesareonlyoneofthefiverequirementsformembership.Teacherrecommendationsincharacter,service,leadership,andcitizenshipareveryhighlyregardedtobecomeamemberofthisdistinguishedsociety.Theinitiationceremonyis held in the fall of the school year.

AsuspensionfromschoolduringaschoolyearwillmakeastudentineligibleforconsiderationforNJHSnominationthatyear.Thestudent’seligibilityfornominationforNJHSmembershipwillbereinstatedthenextschoolyearprovidedthestudentmeetstheacademic/citizenshiprequirements.

Cheerleaders, Drill Team, Pom Squad

PromotingschoolspiritattheNinthGradeCenteristheprimarydutyofallspiritsquads.Cheerleadersorganizetheyear’sspiritactivitiesforsports,leadpepassemblies,practiceduringthesummerandafterschool.Theywillattendasummercampandmayattendout-of-statecompetitions.

TheDrillTeamandPomSquadhighlightschoolspiritattheninthgradelevelbyperformingatpepassembliesandathleticevents,andtheyentermanycompetitionsinthefour-statearea.TheDrillTeamandthePomSquadpracticeinthesummerandattendcamps.DrillTeampracticeduringtheschoolyearbeginsat6:15a.m.andcontinuesthroughfirsthour.PomSquadpracticeduringtheschoolyearbeginssixthhourandcontinuesafterschool.

TELEPHONE USE

Studentsarenotallowedtousetheclassroomorofficetelephoneswithouttheteacher’spermission.Also,studentsarenotallowedtousetheofficetelephones without prior permission as the telephones are for school business use. Students are encouraged to make necessary arrangements for transportation,parentalpermissionforactivities,etc.,sotheneedforlast-minutephonecallsisminimal.

STUDENT MESSAGES

Students who are given messages will be called to the office only for emergencies and notes of instructions from parents or guardians. Please make calls before 1:45 p.m. so students may be contacted before school dismisses at 3:10 p.m. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION, PERMISSION FOR ACTIVITIES, ETC., BEFORE COMING TO SCHOOL SO THE NEED FOR LAST-MINUTE PHONE CALLS IS MINIMAL.

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VISITORS/GUESTS

WhileparentsarealwayswelcomeatUnion,wedoaskthatyoumakeanappointmenttoseeateacher,principal,ortovisitclasses.Thisassuresthatwewillbeavailabletoyouandthattheeducationalprocesswillnotbedisrupted.

Forsecurityreasons,allvisitorsareaskedtoreporttothemainofficeuponenteringthebuildingandsigntheguestregister.Guestswillbeissuedavisitor’spasswhichmustbewornwhileoncampus.All visitors will be asked to present state-issued identification and to state the purpose for being in the building.Weappreciateyourcooperationinhelpingusmaintainthesafetyofourstudentsandstaff.

TEXTBOOKS & SCHOOL-OWNED MATERIALS - Union School Board Policy #5022

Textbooks,school-ownedmusicalinstruments,andsimilarclass-relatedmaterialsprovidedbytheschoolbecometheresponsibilityofthestudenttowhomtheyareissued.Whilereasonablewearisexpected,booksandothermaterialsmustbereturnedingood/usablecondition.Repairand/orreplacement costs will be assessed to the student for damaged, lost, or stolen materials.

Student Code of ConductWelfare & Safety

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Preamble

A primary responsibility of schools in Oklahoma and their professional staffs is the development of an understanding and appreciation of ourrepresentativeformofgovernment,therightsandresponsibilitiesoftheindividual,andthelegalprocesseswherebynecessarychangesarebroughtabout.

Theschoolisacommunity.Rulesandregulationsofaschoolarethelawsofthatcommunity.Allthoseenjoyingtherightsofcitizenshipintheschoolcommunitymustalsoaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthatcitizenship.Abasicresponsibilityofthosewhoenjoytherightsofcitizenshipistorespectandlivewithinthelawsofthecommunity.

TheBoardofEducation,administration,faculty,andstaffoftheUnionSchoolDistrictrecognizethattheparentsofUnionstudentsshareamajorresponsibilityinthewell-beingofthestudentsoftheschool.Cooperativesupervisionofthestudentsbytheschoolfacultyandparentsisthekeyfactorindeterminingthelevelofsuccessachievedbythestudent.

Parentsshouldbeawareofschoolpoliciessuchasseeingthatthechildisinschoolregularlyandontime,goingthroughtheproperchannelswhenthechildisabsent,andingeneral,aidingtheschoolineverywaypossible.Schoolpoliciesandproceduresareformulatedforthepurposeofbenefitingthechild.Parentsmustrealizethevalueofcooperativeeffortandthathonestyisthebestpolicy.Ifitishonestlyfeltthatapolicyisunfairorthatastudenthasbeentreatedunjustly,werequestthatparentscontacttheschoolandtrytoresolvetheproblemthroughdiscussionwithallofthoseinvolved.

Studentsalsohaveadefiniteresponsibilitytotheschool,totheirparents,andtothemselves.Thereareseveralconceptswhichyoungpeopleshouldacquirethroughtheirrelationshipswithteachersandotherauthorityfigures.Theymustlearntobesensitivetotheneedsofothersandbewillingtoacceptresponsibilityforbothsocialandhouseholdduties.Teenagersshouldbedevelopingmature,sensitivewaysofdealingwithpeople.Withtheproperguidancefromtheschoolandthehomecollectively,itistheresponsibilityofstudentstoseethatthesematureconceptsaredeveloped.

TheUnionSchoolDistricthastheresponsibilitytoassisteachindividualindevelopingtheircapabilitiessothatstudentsmaybecomeeffectiveandproductivecitizens.Studentscanexpecttobetreatedfairlyandequallybyschoolpersonnel.Studentscanexpectasafeandproductiveenvironmentthatfosterslearning.Moreimportantly,studentsandparentsalikecanexpectcourteousandaccountablebehaviorintheirassociationwiththeUnionSchool District.

Assuming the responsibility granted to it by laws, the Union Board of Education has established the following categories of misconduct as those which may result in temporary separation, suspension, or exclusion from the Union Public School District.

Age of MajorityThe guidelines and regulations are written for and apply to all students of Union Ninth Grade Center, regardless of age, during school hours, and at school events. They are designated to establish and maintain a safe, secure, and positive learning environment.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS

In an effort to give the students a general idea of what behaviors are expected of them, we offer these guidelines:

Students should -

ATTEND school regularly.

BE PREPARED for each class.

UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW school policies.

RESPECT the worth and dignity of each individual.

RESPECT the rights and responsibilities of faculty members as they perform their duties.

RESPECT the rights of fellow students.

RESPECT the rights and responsibilities of other school personnel, such as custodians, clerical staff, food service and transportation employees.

BE PROMPT in arriving at their assigned places.

OBSERVE a code of conduct for all citizens by the use of proper language, etiquette, and appearance.

INVOLVE themselves in the total school program.

AVAIL themselves of all the school has to offer in the way of curriculum.

DEVOTE all of their energies toward realizing their potential

BULLYING - Union School Board Policy #5056 / Anti-Violence Policy #5054

Cheatingonexaminations,tests,quizzes,etc.,atUnionNinthGradeCenterisconsideredanactorintenttogainorgiveinformation/knowledgefororduringanassignment,test,quiz,examination,etc.Offenseswillresultinadditionalconsequences.

CHEATING

CAMPUS CONDUCT AND CLEANLINESSConductofstudentsandtheappearanceoftheschoolcampusgivelastingimpressionstovisitorsastothequalityoftheschoolprogramandthecharacterof thestudents. Litteranddisruptivebehaviorcreatehealthandsafetyhazards forallwhoattendorvisitUnionNinthGradeCenter.Therefore,itisimportantthatallstudentsrefrainfromdisruptivebehaviorandlitteringthehallwaysandgrounds.Tothisend: 1. Glass containers are not to be brought onto the premises. 2. Foodand/orbeveragesareallowedintheclassroomattheteacher’sdiscretion. 3. Trashistobedisposedofinthewastecontainersprovidedforthatpurpose.

Studentswhoviolatethisregulationmaybereferredtotheassistantprincipal’sofficefordisciplinaryaction.

*Special Note: Vending machines are available on campus as a service/privilege for the student body. These machines may be shut down for a specified period of time and/or permanently removed from the campus if students choose to be irresponsible with regard to their use and the proper disposal of trash.

We encourage all students to show Redskin pride

in our school campus.

Bullying - See Board Policy #5056 on pages 49-50.Anti-Violence-SeeBoardPolicy#5054onpages47-48.

Bullying,harassment,intimidation,threats,and/orthreateningbehavior,onoroffschoolpropertywillnotbetolerated.“Harassment,intimidation,andbullying”meansanygesture,writtenorverbalexpression,graphic,orphysicalact(includingelectronicallytransmittedacts,i.e.,Internet,telephone,cellphone,orcomputer)thatisreasonablyperceivedashurtfultoanotherindividual.

Off-sitethreatsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,threatsmadeviathetelephone,fax,electronicorconventionalmail,oranyothercommunicationmedium.

Ifyouarethesubjectofbullyingpleasenotifyateacher,counselor,oradministratorandtheincidentwillbeinvestigated.Ifastudentisfoundinviolationofthispolicy(pendingtheoutcomeoftheinvestigation),appropriateconsequenceswillbeissued.

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UnionNinthGradeCenterpromotesanenvironmentforinstructionandlearningthatissafeandsecure.Therefore,thedistrictestablishesthefollowingBoardPolicy#5052regardingtheuseofelectronicpagingdevices/cellphones/wirelesstelecommunicationdevices.l Electronic devices are to be turned off and out of sight during the instructional time.l The Union Ninth Grade Center prohibits the use of headphones and/or earbuds during the school day.l ViolationofthispolicymayresultindisciplinaryactionaccordingtoBoardPolicy#5050.

Pleaseabidebythefollowingrulesduringlunchtimesothateveryone’slunchwillbepleasant,comfortable,relaxing,andexpedient:

1. Students are NOT to throw food, catsup, salt, etc. 2. Studentsaretoremainseateduntillunchdismissalbell. 3. Studentsarenottocutthelunchline,saveplacesintheline,orentertheservingareasthroughthepayoutstations. 4. Students are to buy and select their own lunch. 5. Pleasedonottakebooks,bookbags,and/ornotebooks(etc.)throughthelunchlinesand/orintotheservingareas. 6. Food and/or drink are NOT to be taken from the commons area into the hallways and/or classrooms. 7. Donotenterhallwaysuntilthelunchperiodisover. 8. Use the restrooms adjacent to the commons area. 9. Please keep food items on the cafeteria trays. 10. StudentsareNOTtobuycandyand/orpopfromthevendingmachinesduringlunch. 11. Panhandling(begging/asking)formoneyfromothersisNOTpermitted. 12. No more than 8 students are allowed at a table. 13. Studentsshouldremainseatedattheirtableuntildismissedbyadministrators.

COMMONS AREA/CAFETERIA BEHAVIORS

CELLULAR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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DISRUPTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESSAnystudentinvolvedinorattemptingtogenerate,conspire,incite,encourage,orpromptadisturbancewhichinterfereswithordisruptsthenormaleducationalprocess,eitheroncampusduringschoolhoursoratschool-sponsoredevents,willbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionwithintheguidelinesof Board Policy #5050.

DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVESExplosives(asdefinedbelow)areNOTtobebroughttoschool.Ifastudentviolatesthispolicy,hisparentsand/orthepolicewillbenotified.

Thepossessionand/oruseofitemsrelatedtothiscategoryareadisruptionandmaybelifethreateningtothemembersofourschoolcommunity.Therefore,maximumpenaltieswillbeenforcediftheseitemsarebroughtontoanyUnionSchoolDistrictproperty.

“Explosive”willbedefinedasanydevicethatwillexplode,pop,and/oranythingthatwillcreateadisturbance.Allexplosives(examplesincludebutarenotlimitedto:bullets,firecrackers,snappers,smokebombs,stinkbombs,ammunition,etc.)willbeconfiscatedandnotreturned.

The student will be suspended which may result in a suspension of the current semester and succeeding semester.

DETENTION HALLDetentionisanisolated,supervisedstudytime,meetingeachdayforonehourafterregularclasshours.Studentsmustbeontaskatalltimesduringtheone-hourperiod.Ifnotontask,studentsmaybeaskedtoleave,andthatdaywillnotcounttowardthetotaldaysofdetentionassignedandmayresultinfurtherdisciplinaryaction.

Detention Hall Rules

1. Times:AfterSchool........3:15p.m.-4:30p.m.(M-Th) 2. StudentswillNOTbeadmittedafterthedesignatedstartingtime. 3. Bringenoughhomeworkandsuppliesforthedetentiontime. 4. Notalkingordisruptivebehavior. 5. Anystudentbeingdismissedfromtheroomforanyreasonshallmakeuptheremainingtimeplusapenaltyofoneadditionalday. 6. Excusedabsencesfromdetentionwillbemadeup.Unexcusedabsencesshallbemadeupwithapenaltyofoneadditionalday. 7. Thesecondunexcusedabsencewillreverttosuspension. 8. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 9. Studentswillreceivefour(4)daysoflunchdetentionforeachdayofafternoondetention.

Lunch Detention

Lunchdetentionisofferedasanalternativeconsequenceforminorinfractionsofschoolrules.Thisdetentionisassignedatthediscretionoftheprincipalorstaffmembers.

See Board Policy #5060 on pages 50-51.

Hats,caps,bandanas,otherrelatedheadcoverings,andnon-prescriptionsunglassesnotassociatedwithaschool-recognizedprogramareNOTtobeworn on school grounds. Hoods are NOT to be worn in the school building. ThepracticeofsaggingisNOTpermittedattheNinthGradeCenter.Beltsmustbeintheloopsandpantsshouldbewornabovethehips.

Shorts,dresses,orskirtsmustbelongerthantwoinches(2”)beyondthetipofthelongestfingerwitharmsfullyextendedagainsttheleg.No tears, cuts, or holes in garments above the point are acceptable. Leggings do not excuse shorts, dresses, skirts, tears, cuts, or holes above this point.

Studentsnotadheringtotheseruleswillberequiredtochange.Iftheviolationisnotcorrectable,thestudentwillbeplacedinIn-SchoolDetentionfor the remainder of the school day.

Hats are prohibited at the Ninth Grade Center.

DRESS CODE/HATS--HOODS--CAPS--SUNGLASSES--BELTS--LEGGINGS-Union School Board Policy #5060

DRUGS, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AND ALCOHOL - Union School Board Policy #5039

Possession or Under InfluenceStudentsinpossessionorundertheinfluenceofillegal/controlledsubstanceswillreceivethefollowingconsequences:confiscationofsubstance,parentalnotification,localpolicedepartmentnotification,and immediate suspension. Students will also be subject to the following disciplinary guidelines.

1st Violation: Suspension for up to 45 dayswiththefirstthreedaysathomeandtheremaining42daysintheInterventionProgram(IP).

Subsequent: Suspension for up to 90 dayswiththefirst10daysathomeandtheremaining80daysinIP.Studentwillberequiredtohaveadrugandalcoholreassessmentcompletedatparent/guardianexpense.

Distribution/SaleThesaleand/ordistributionofillegalsubstancesisaseriousoffensewhich endangers the health and well-being of others. Students involvedinthesale/distributionofillegal/controlledsubstanceswillreceivethefollowingconsequences:confiscationofsubstance,parentalnotification,localpolicedepartmentnotification,andimmediate suspension.

1st Violation: Suspension for up to 90 dayswiththefirst10daysathomeandtheremaining80daysintheInterventionProgram(IP).Subsequent: Suspension up to a calendar year to the home.

Suspension ReductionAllfirst-timedrugrelatedsuspensionsmaybereducedifthefollowingcriteriaaremet:

(1) Studentandparent/guardianattendafreedrugandalcoholassessmentatadistrict-approvedprovider.(10-dayreduction)

(2) Studentandparent/guardianattendtheParent/StudentInvolvementSubstanceAbuseProgramprovidedbythedistrict.(15-dayreduction)

Substance Abuse Resources - See Board Policy #5039

Agency TelephoneCreoks .....................................................................918-592-1622Palmer Drug Abuse Program ..................................918-832-7763

See Board Policy, pages 43-44.

FIGHTING AND/OR PROVOKING BETWEEN STUDENTS - Union School Board Policy #5054

ThefacultyandstaffofUnionNinthGradeCenterdonottoleratephysicaland/orverbalabuse includingprovoking,threats,extortion,profanity,obscenegestures,and/orderogatorylanguagedirectedtowardanotherstudent.Ifastudentisfoundinviolationofthispolicy(pendingtheoutcomeofaninvestigation),thestudentwillbesuspendedwiththefollowingconsequences:

First Violation: Up to 25 days suspension.

Second Violation: Up to 45 days suspension.

PHYSICAL ASSAULTS

Anyactofphysicalviolencedirectedattheadministration,teacher,staffmember,busdriver,and/orstudentwillresultinthefollowingconsequences:

Adults: May result in suspension to the home for a calendar year.

Student: Mayresultinsuspensiontothehomefor90days.Recommendationforpermanentexclusion,policeinvolvement,andrecommendation forprosecutionunderthetermsofthelawmayalsobeincluded.

Uponreturntoschool,thestudentwillbeplacedonabehaviorcontractwhichwillsetforththetermsandconditionsforcontinuedattendance.

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GAMBLING

Gamblingisnotallowedatschooloratschool-sponsoredactivitiesatanytime.Gamblingincludesmatchingcoins,throwingdice,playingcards,etc.Disciplinaryactionmayresultifastudentisinviolationofthispolicy.

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MONEY, VALUABLES, AND OTHER EXPENSIVE ITEMS

Largequantitiesofmoneyorobjectsofsubstantialvalueshouldnotbebroughttoschool.Specificitemsbeingreferredtoare:electronicdevices,expensivefamous-labelpurses,jewelry(rings,watches,familyheirlooms),jackets,expensivegymshoes,etc.

THE SCHOOL ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO INVESTIGATE, RECOVER, REPLACE, OR PAY FOR ANY ITEM LOST OR STOLEN.

POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS IN SCHOOLS - Union School Board Policy #5055

See Board Policy #5055 on pages 48.

PROFANE LANGUAGE, GESTURES, POSSESSION OF PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL

Students areexpected topresent themselves in away thatwill createapositive impressionas to their character. Profanity/obscenegestures/derogatory languagearenotpermittedatUnionNinthGradeCenteratanytime. Anyuseofprofane language,gestures,and/orpossessionofpornographicmaterialsmayresultinareferraltotheassistantprincipal’sofficefordisciplinaryaction.

Anyspokenorwrittenlanguagedirectedtowardanadultsupervisor,teacher,administrator,staffmember,orbusdrivermay result in a suspension of up to 45 school days.

GANG-RELATED INVOLVEMENT POLICY - Union School Board Policy #5041

See Board Policy #5041 on page 44.Gang-relatedactivitiesand/orinvolvementwillnotbetolerated. First Violation: Up to 45 days Second Violation: Up to 90 days to the home

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

There is a proper time and place for expressing affection. The school campus is not considered a proper place. Students are asked to avoidembarrassmenttothemselvesandothersbyavoidingdisplaysofaffectionduringtheschooldayandatschoolevents.

StudentsinvolvedinPDAwillbecounseled.IfthePDAisofaseriousnatureorbecomesarepeatedproblem,thestudentswillbereferredtotheassistantprincipal’sofficefordisciplinaryactionandmayincludeupto45dayssuspension.

THEFTThetheftofanyitemwillnotbetolerated.

First Violation: Suspensiontothehomeforuptotendaysandupto35daysinIP.Parentconference,fullrestitutionfordamages,police involvement,andprosecutionifappropriate.

Second Violation: Suspensiontothehomeforupto90days,assignmenttoIPforaspecifiedperiodoftime,parentconference,full restitutionfordamages,policeinvolvement,andprosecutionifappropriate.Uponreturntoschool,thestudentwill beplacedonabehaviorcontractwhichwillsetforththetermsandconditionsforcontinuedattendance.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PARAPHERNALIA

Tobaccoand/orvaporproductsinanyformmaynotbeusedorpossessedbystudentswhileonschoolgroundsoratschoolactivities.

Allsmokingdevicesareprohibitedincludingelectronicvaporinhalers.

First Violation: Suspension is for 5 days in IP. Subsequent Violations: Suspension is for 10 days in IP.

VANDALISM, DEFACING, DESTRUCTION, OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

AllschoolpropertybelongstothepatronsoftheUnionSchoolDistrictandistobeusedbyandforthebenefitofallthestudents.Whenstudentsintentionallyorcarelesslydestroyordamageschoolpropertybyirresponsibleactions,theyarepersonallyliableandwillbedisciplinedand/orrequiredto pay any costs which could include labor.

VIDEO RECORDING - Union School Board Policy #5050 (R)

Anystudentfoundvideorecordinganactivitythatviolatesschooland/ordistrictpolicywillreceivedisciplinaryaction.

See Inappropriate Use of Technology on page 45.

THREATS OF SEVERE VIOLENCE/ABUSE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Studentsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheirprincipal(s)orcounselor(s)ortheSeniorExecutiveDirectorofHumanResourcesofanythreatsorviolencetheyhavewitnessedorthathavebeenmadeorperpetratedagainstthemorothersondistrictpropertyorwhileatdistrict-sponsoredevents.

Violation of: State/federallaws,localordinances,abuseoffirealarms/safetyequipment,arson,orbombthreats.

First Violation: Uptoninety(90)dayssuspension,parentconference,complaintfiledwithpolice,andrecoveryofdamagessoughtthrough acourtofcompetentjurisdiction.

Second Violation: Studentwillbesuspendedfortheremainderofthecurrentsemesterandthesucceedingsemester.Inaddition,parentconference,complaintfiledwithpolice,andrecoveryofdamagessoughtthroughacourtofcompetentjurisdiction.Upon returntoschool,thestudentwillbeplacedonabehaviorcontractwhichsetsforththetermsandconditionsofcontinuedattendance.

Conviction by aCourt of Law: Astudentwhoisfoundguiltyofagrossmisdemeanororcommissionofacriminalactbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction orpleads“nolocontendere”willbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspensiontothehomeforthe remainder of the current semester and succeeding semester or the maximum allowable penalty under Oklahoma School Law.

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Transportation

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SKATEBOARDS/ROLLER BLADESSkateboards and/or roller blades are not permitted at school.

DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES

Thesamerulesofconductexpectedatschoolapplytostudentsontheschoolbus.Everystudent’sbehaviordirectlyimpactsthesafetyofallotherpassengers.Behavioronthebusisexpectedtobeabovereproach.Misbehavioronthebuswhichmaydistractthedriver’sattentioncouldresultinacatastrophe.Alloffensesontheschoolbuswillbedealtwithveryseriously.

Generally,thebusdriverwilltakethefollowingapproachinhandlingmostbusdisciplineproblems: First Offense Verbalwarningbydriver Second Offense Assigned seat for at least three days (driver has the authority to assign seats to any or all students at any time, for any reason.) Third Offense Parentcontactedbyphone(ormailifparentcannotbereached). Fourth Offense AnUnsafeConductReportwillbesubmittedtotheadministratorinchargeofbusdiscipline.Thefirstreportsubmitted usuallyresultsinalossofbus-ridingprivilegesforaminimumofthreedaysormore.Thesecondreportusually resultsinabussuspensionfor10daysormore.Thethirdreport,45daysormore!Subsequentoffenseswillbe dealtwithmoreseverelyandmayresultinpermanentlossofridingprivileges.

Severe Violations-Studentswhoseverelymisbehave,directlyjeopardizethesafeoperationoftheschoolbus,ordirectlychallengetheauthority ofthedriverorotherschoolofficialwilllosetheirridingprivilegeswithoutreceivingwarnings.Vandalism,fighting,failureto cooperatewiththedriver,abusivelanguageorgesturesdirectedtowardschoolpersonnel,possessionoruseofdrugs,alcohol orweapons,oranyotherviolationsthataffectsafetywillbedealtwithassevereviolations.

ELIGIBILITY TO RIDE A SCHOOL BUS

1. StudentswhoresidewithintheboundariesoftheUnionPublicSchoolDistrictandlivemorethanoneandone-halfmilesfromtheschool areeligibleforbusservice.

2. StudentswhoresideoutsidethedistrictandattendUnionPublicSchoolsonanauthorizedtransferareeligiblefordistricttransportationas spaceisavailablewhichincludesservicefromexistingstopswithinthedistrict.

3. STUDENTS SHOULD RIDE THE SAME BUS EVERY DAY and should get on and off at the bus stop closest to their home.

4. Buspassesmustbeobtainedfromtheprincipaltorideabusotherthanyourneighborhoodbus.Thisapprovalwillbecontingenton availablespaceonthebus.

5. Parent/guardianmustrequestabuspassfortheirstudentfromtheirappropriateassistantprincipal.

MOTOR VEHICLESStudentsdrivingtocampusmustpurchaseaparkingpermitinthemainofficefor$25.Studentsmustprovideacopyoftheirdriver’slicenseandproofof insurance. Parking for students is limited to the south lot only.

PARENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UPParentswhoaredroppingofforpickinguptheirstudentsshoulddosointhesouthparkinglotatthegymnasiumentrance.Carsareprohibitedfromentering the bus loop during school hours.

TRANSPORTATION AND BUS RULES

Safety is the overriding concern in all transportation policies and procedures. The information outlined in this section is intended only as guidelines, and may be amended or altered as needed to assure the safety of all students riding Union Public Schools buses.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Emergencies-Intheeventofanyemergency,studentsmustalwaysfullycooperatewiththedriver.Studentsshouldremaincalmand quietsotheycanhearthedriver’sinstructions.

2. SnowandWeatherConditions/Emergencies-Inclementweathermayhindertransportationservices.Evenrainmaycausedelaysinbus schedules. Be ready for such delays. Dress appropriately.

3.BusStops-AllbusstopswithintheUnionDistrictaregenerallyplacedinlocationswhichwouldnotrequireastudenttowalkmorethan fourblocks(4/10thsofamile).Thestudent’sbehavioratthebusstoppriortothearrivalofthebusistheresponsibilityoftheparent. Destructionofpropertyand/orvandalismatabusstopisacivilmatterandwillbehandledbythepolice.Continueddestructionor harassmentofpropertyownersatanybusstopmayresultintheeliminationofthestop.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Studentsshould: 1. Arriveatbusstopfiveminutesbeforethebusisdue.Dressappropriatelyfortheweather.

2. Wait in a safe place 10 feet back from the roadway, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

3. Formasingleline,enterinanorderlymanner,alwaysusethehandrail,findaseatquickly.

4. Apply all classroom rules to the bus.

5. Alwaysbecourteousandcooperatewiththedriverandotherschoolofficials.

6. Remain seated facing forward, feet out of the aisle, DO NOT CHANGE SEATS.

7. Assumesoleresponsibilityfortheirownbehavior.

8. Refrainfromdestruction,vandalism,harmfulitems(i.e.,drugs,weapons),throwingofobjects,etc.

9. Help keep the bus clean. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED.

10. Always cross the street IN FRONT OF THE BUS.Nevercrossbehindthebus.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL BUSES

Studentsarenotpermittedtobringlargeitemsontothebusthatcannotbesafelyheldinthestudent’slaporstoredunderthestudent’sbusseat.Anyexceptionmustbeapprovedbythetransportationdepartment.