Marsing

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Student Body Officers/Advisors Page 7

Class Officers Page 7

MHS Fees Page 8

Advanced Opportunities Page 9

Graduation Requirements Page 11

Senior Participation/Senior Sneak Page 12

Transcript of Credit Page 12

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Requirements Page 13

Early Graduation Page 14

Advancement of Grade Level (High School) Page 14

MMS Fees Page 17

MMS Grade Promotion Policy Page 18

Secondary Schools Policies

Accident Procedure Page 19

Advanced Math Placement Page 20

After School Programs Page 20

Alternative Programs Page 21

Assemblies Page 21

Attendance and Appeal for Credit Page 21

Cafeteria/Lunch Room Page 27

Cellular Phones Page 28

Cheating/Plagiarism Page 29

Child Abuse Page 29

Class Changes Page 29

Closed Campus Page 29

Clubs Page 30

Complaints/Student Grievance Procedure Page 30

Computer Use Page 30

Conferences Page 31

Drugs Page 32

Due Process Page 33

Expulsion Hearing Page 34

Field Trips Page 34

FFA Page 34

Film/Software Policy Page 34

Fighting Page 34

Financial Hardship Page 35

Food and Drink Page 35

Freedom of Expression Page 35

Hall Passes Page 37

Honor Society Page 37

Insurance Page 37

Intimidation or Harassment Page 37

Library Procedures Page 37

Lockers and Other School Property Page 38

Lost and Found Page 38

Make-up Work Page 38

Medication Policy Page 38

Meetings/Assembly of Students Page 39

Retention of Students Page 40

School Hours Page 41

Search and Seizure Page 41

Selling/Advertising in School Page 41

Sexual Harassment/Wrong Doing Page 41

Special Education Page 42

Sportsmanship Page 43

Visitors Page 45

Weapons Page 45

Withdrawal from School Page 46

Yearbook Page 46

Handbook Signature Page Page 47

To educate all students to lead productive, satisfying, and responsible lives now

and in the future.

• Commitment to learning as the number one priority

• Strong community involvement

• Strong instructional leadership

• High expectations for students and staff

• Commitment to mastery of basic skills by all students

• Frequent and careful monitoring of student progress

Our mission is to create a positive, safe, and success-oriented environment for all

students. We will involve parents in their child’s educational process. We will

encourage self-discipline, high expectations, and respect for others. We will

encourage students to become lifelong learners in social skills, basic values, basic

curriculum, workforce skills, and current technologies within an ever-changing

Student fees are due at the time of registration. Failure to pay class and club fees may result in

students being removed from courses or groups, teams or clubs.

Student Body cards should be purchased at registration. This card enables students to

If you take any of the following classes or are a member in one or more of the clubs, you must

pay the following fees:

High School Fees

**Admission to home games only. Tournaments are not included.

The District provides opportunities for students to begin earning credit for college and vocational

In order to ensure that students have a chance to participate in advanced opportunity programs, the

Board hereby directs the Superintendent to establish procedures with timelines, requirements for

participation, requirements for financial transactions, and transcription of credits.

Definitions

"Credit" means middle level or high school credit.

"Dual credit" means credit awarded to a student on his or her secondary and postsecondary transcript

for the completion of a single course. Students may be allowed dual credit when approved in advance.

school day, including summer courses

"School year" means the normal school year that begins upon the conclusion of the spring semester

leading up to the break between grades and ends upon the beginning of the same break of the following

year.

Fast Forward Program

The State’s Advanced Opportunities funding, known as the Fast Forward program, provides students in

the District with $4,125 to use toward overload courses, dual credits, college credit-bearing

examinations, and career technical certificate examinations.

Contact Information:

Marsing Middle School: 649-5411 ext. 3

Staff Email: first initial last name @marsingschools.org (Example: jsmith@marsingschools.org)

McKenzi Baggett Special Education Teacher MHS 410

TBD Special Education Teacher MHS 412

Dawn Hughes TLC Aide Portable

Willow Nunos TLC Aide Portable

Lilia Dines Intervention MMS

Teresa Draper 6th Math, STEM, Math Intervention Room 104

Jessica Eubanks PE/Health Gym

DuWayne Krause 8th Math, Advanced Math Room 113

Cody Westbrook 8

Social Studies Room 116

Shari Meuser 8

Language Arts and Reading Room 115

Dawn Sandmeyer Beginning and Adv. Band, Choir MHS 311

Heather Hale Special Education Asst. MHS 410

TBD Special Education Asst. MHS 410

Petra Vawter 6

Grade Science & 6

th

Grade Technology Room 110

Amber Shannon Extended Resource Aide Portable

Phyllis Schleicher Extended Resource Aide Portable

Athletics or Co-Curricular Fee*

more significant costs of transportation and coaching stipends. The activity fee does not guarantee that

the student will get to play in every game or that playing time will be equal. However, per our school

mission and vision, we will endeavor to help each student improve and participate to the best of their

ability, within the resources that we have.

Please request an application if you do not have the funds needed.

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grounds, at school activities, and on the way to or from school will not be allowed to hurt nor

endanger me, with neither words nor weapons. No one will push me, shove me, threaten me

nor fight with me for any reason.

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will be allowed to laugh at me, call me names, nor do anything to try to hurt my feelings nor to

embarrass me.

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sure that my school and its materials are not damaged or misused.

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alcohol and tobacco.

and courtesy and to be sensitive to the feelings of others.

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with positive consequences and will learn to become a better citizen. If I get into trouble, I am

subject(s) assigned.

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meaning the state has waived requirements for my child’s teacher.

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ACCIDENT PROCEDURE

ADVANCED MATH PLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Elementary and Middle School students must meet the follow criteria to qualify for testing into

advanced mathematics:

ISAT

AimsWeb

Academic

students file stating that the school and administration do not see this move to be in the best interest of

the student. While students are in the advanced track they need to have a minimum of a “B” letter

grade through each quarter. If the student earns a grade of “C+” or lower they will not continue with the

advanced track cohort, they have been with. They will stay in the same math class/level for the

upcoming school year. Transfer students will need to take a placement test prior to being considered for

the advanced track. This procedure will apply to all students applying for the Advanced Track beginning

the 2020-21 school year.

This procedure will apply to all students applying for the Advanced Track beginning the 2020-21 school

year. Students who previously qualified for Marsing’s Advanced Track will not be required to test.

Parents/Guardians and students will need to sign and acknowledge the policy in order to proceed into

the advanced placement program.

Marsing Middle School offers an after school program from 3:30-5:30pm Monday through Thursday.

There are two parts of the after school program: Study hall/homework completion and enrichment.

Students failing to meet academic standards may be assigned to attend the after school program. All

school rules still apply, but behavior concerns/issues go through the After School Director first.

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

The following alternative education opportunities are available to Marsing Students:

ASSEMBLIES

Students will be personally responsible for proper conduct and courtesy during each

assembly. Unacceptable conduct would include whistling, booing, and talking during a program. Our

school pride is evident in the way we conduct ourselves during our student assemblies.

ATTENDANCE and APPEALS FOR CREDIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

It is imperative that students attend school every day. While there are some exceptions (these include

illness, family emergency, etc.), parents should ensure that their son/daughter is present at school each

school day. Parents should inform the school promptly in the instance of their son/daughter not being

able to attend school.

absences, please consider enrolling in PE another semester. In the event of illness or injury requiring

Students can appeal to the High School/Middle School Appeal Committee for consideration of receiving

high school credits in classes where they were absent more than 7 days. Appeals are evaluated and only

approved under circumstances in which a serious illness has occurred or an emergency has taken place.

Documentation of the circumstances needs to be provided during the appeal process. Students that

appeal will face one or more of the following actions:

1. No Credit is given,

2. Credits are on hold and an attendance contract is agreed upon,

3. Students have to make up the credit through alternative means,

funding to Marsing High School based on how many students are in attendance. Please ensure that

when you miss school, they are for valid reasons.

consequences from which he will select for inappropriate behaviors are: Verbal correction, problem

MUST BE DISCIPLINED ACCORDING TO REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE IDEA ACT OF 1997.

STUDENTS MAY NOT ATTEND ANY SCHOOL FUNCTIONS THE DAY OR DAYS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN

SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL FOR DISCIPLINARY REASONS, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER CONSEQUENCES.

DISCIPLINE SYSTEM

are always at least two sides to the story. Please, before drawing any conclusions get as many facts as

possible, from all of the people involved.

COMPUTER USE

Computers are used to support learning and to enhance instruction. Computer networks allow people

to interact with many computers. With access to other networks and computers around the world, it is

possible to gain access to information which may not be appropriate. Users (and parents of users) must

Computer Use Guidelines

district computer equipment.

**Computer use for educational purposes will take priority over recreational use.

CONFERENCES

Parents are encouraged to become involved in the education of their children, and they are always

is a possibility of problems with the custody. The parent who has custody of a son or daughter should

note that the non-custodial parent (the ex-spouse) has a legal right of access to the son or daughter at

school and to his/her school records, unless there is a court order preventing this. A copy of such an

order must be filed with the school if the school is to deny any access to the student or the records.

DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (*See also Vandalism, Damage of School Property)

No person shall willfully write, make marks or draw obscene pictures on the walls or any other part of

any schoolhouse or outbuildings, or furniture thereof, or deface or damage any school building. The

district school board shall prosecute any person who violates this section. Students who damage school

property will be held responsible for its repair or for the cost of repair, and their actions may be

guest pass from the principal for an outside guest. Passes must be signed by the guest and the

administrator of the guest’s school. Guests that are not eligible to attend activities in their home district

will be refused admittance. All rules of conduct apply at school dances including behavior and attire, and

the host student will be held responsible for the behavior of his/her guest. Dance guests must be in

High School and between 14-18 years of age. High School dance guests can not be in middle school

(grades 8 and lower). Students need to petition the principal for older guests. All dances must be

cleaned-up prior to Monday; Failure to abide by this rule will result in a clean-up fee of $200, which will

Students who owe detention time will not be excused from detention for school activity reasons.

DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL

State law forbids any conduct that substantially disrupts any part of school or a school function or is

likely to. This includes but is not limited to willful disobedience or open defiance by a student. This is

cause for action up to but not limited to authorities being notified and/or suspension.

DRESS CODE/APPEARANCE

Dress and appearance must be neat and clean and must not present health or safety problems or

disrupt the educational process. This includes clothes for Weight Training and P.E. classes. Students

failing to meet these requirements may be assigned Detention, ISS, or Suspension. The students may be

Shorts that are in good taste, hemmed and mid-thigh in length are allowed. Skin-tight, shorts/apparel

Students in violation of this section will be required to remove or change the clothing. Students may

be sent home to change. Flagrant or repeated violation of this section will lead to disciplinary action, up

to and including suspension.

or endangers others.

intimidation or may make students feel threatened or uncomfortable may be subject to inclusion on this

list. Any clothing or attire that disrupts the educational process will not be allowed in school.

for use in the gymnasium only.

Anything distracting or disruptive to the learning process will not be allowed in the classroom.

DRUGS

Law and school district policy prohibit the possession, use, sale or source of supply of alcohol, tobacco,

e-cigarettes or unlawful drugs (See also MEDICATION Policy) on or near the school grounds, at any time

students are going to or from school or while being transported to or attending any school sponsored

activity. If a student appears to be under the influence, the proper authorities may be called to

diagnose the problem.

mandatory recommendation for expulsion will be given to the superintendent. Students promoting the

act. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, drug, and/or alcohol violations by students either in possession, use, or sale

may be reported to the proper law enforcement agencies for subsequent follow up action on their

part.

DUE PROCESS

If a student is to be suspended OUT-OF-SCHOOL (a temporary exclusion from school for a period not to

exceed ten days or a period in which expulsion is being investigated or recommended to the board) or

school work, write reports, or perform work in and around school as a penalty), or EXPELLED

In a suspension, the student will know the charge, the specific acts that support the charge, and that

he/she is suspended. The parents/guardians are notified by phone, if possible, of the suspension and

reasons. A letter will be mailed within three (3) business days to the parents or guardians with the date,

time, charge, specific acts that support the charge, the suspension, and the procedures to be followed

by the student and his parents/guardians for reinstatement. The parents may request and be given a

conference with the principal.

recommending expulsion and that he will present the evidence to the board. The letter will state the

specific date, time, and place of the next regularly scheduled board meeting. The board will review the

suspension and the recommendation for expulsion at the next regular board meeting. The parents

and/or the student may appear at the board meeting to confer with the board concerning the

recommended expulsion, and they shall notify the superintendent by telephone at least three days

before the date specified in the letter that a conference is requested. Counsel or other persons may

represent the student. The conference shall be in executive session unless the student requests a public

hearing. The student shall be permitted to introduce evidence by testimony, writings, or other exhibits,

and the student or board may make a record of the hearing. The board will determine whether or not

to expel the student. Within three days of the meeting or after the terminal date is set, the board shall

mail to the parent, in the same manner as prescribed above, a notice of its decision. If the decision is to

These policies for MSD #363 will follow a student throughout his or her career in the Marsing School

before the school board for an expulsion hearing with the recommendation from the principal for

expulsion from the Marsing School District.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are taken by classes throughout the school year to enrich the school curriculum. A general

field trip permission form is sent home at the beginning of the year to cover all field trips. Students

attending field trips will be subject to the academic and behavioral eligibility rules and policies as if they

were in school. If an infraction of a major rule or policy occurs at any time or place while on the trip, in

Students are required to be in an Ag Class to be in FFA and/or show an animal at the fair.

FILM/SOFTWARE POLICY

Any film or software brought into the school or on school buses must be approved by the teacher/coach

and the principal before being shown or used on a computer. Films must be rated either "G" or "PG,

exceptions may be granted by the Principal for educationally appropriate movies that may be “PG 13” or

FIGHTING

The section on "harassment or intimidation" is very clear about what will not be allowed. If a student is

being harassed or intimidated, he/she or another student must report it to a teacher or the principal

immediately, rather than fighting. The only intelligent, acceptable self-defense if someone is trying to

start a fight is to walk away and report it, the same as a competent adult would do. So, any persons

fighting will BOTH be considered guilty unless a person had an unprovoked attack made upon him or her

and there was no time to do anything but protect him or herself from injury. Otherwise, the issue of

who started a fight is null and void, since it takes two people to fight. The mature, civilized way of

standing up for one's rights is to let the authorities solve the problem, and in this case, the authority is

the principal. Students involved in a fight will be suspended from school from one to five days.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP

waive fees or to arrange ways for costs to be worked out at school. Any contact about financial matters

will be kept in strictest confidence.

FOOD AND DRINK

Students may consume food and drink before school, after school, and during lunch. There will be no

food in classrooms at any time unless approved by the classroom teacher and Principal. There is to be

no food in the upstairs HS hall at any time. Every effort should be made to keep the facility clean and

free from litter.

Middle School vending machines are only available to use after they eat lunch or after school. They are

not allowed use of the vending machines during passing time.

refuse to participate in patriotic exercises as long as such non-participation does not significantly

infringe upon the rights of others or does not disrupt the educational process. This symbolic and actual

freedom of expression shall not interfere with the freedom of others to express them. The use of

profane or obscene language and threats of harm to persons or property are prohibited. Willful

disobedience or open defiance of a school employee's authority is not allowed and is sufficient cause for

suspension from school. If in doubt, do as ordered and then appeal later. Refusal to do as ordered

eliminates any chance of appeal unless the order threatened the health, safety, or welfare of the

on school property. Free speech or assembly may not be used to disrupt the educational process.

FRIDAY SCHOOL DETENTION

At some points throughout the year, Friday school detention may be used. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to

12:00 p.m. – SHARP! If you miss Friday school, you will be required to meet with the principal and you

will be suspended from school on the next school day, unless your parents or guardians have made prior

special arrangements with the principal for you to attend the next Friday school. Students who owe

Friday School time or detention time will be excluded from participating in activities until the time is

made up.

Athletic events are not excusable reasons to miss Friday School. In an emergency situation if the

for approved activities only. Students and parents are responsible for all money collected and for any

class/organization treasurer or sponsor may get a monthly statement of the account.

GANGS/DISCRIMINATION/HATE GROUPS

Secret societies, including fraternity or sorority, gangs, hate groups, and similar organizations or groups

which advocate hatred or discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or

national origin are inconsistent with the fundamental values and the educational environment of the

Marsing Schools and are prohibited. Likewise, the activities of such groups and their members are

prohibited in district facilities and at school functions. Such prohibited activities include, but are not

limited to: the congregation of members, the solicitation or recruitment of members, the possession of

GRADING

The Marsing School District supports the certified staff endeavors to use a combination of percentage

based, competency-based, and ability-based evaluation procedures in determining student

performance. Teachers will communicate their specific grading policies and criteria in their course

syllabi.

— 59 F Unsatisfactory - NO CREDIT GIVEN

A grade of “I” means work is incomplete. Students have two weeks after the conclusion of the

semester to remove grades of “I”.

GUEST SPEAKER FORM

Whenever guests are invited to participate in classroom instruction, teachers must complete a Guest

Speaker Form, which is available in the office, and have approval from the principal. Speakers must sign

in and get a visitor pass in the office.

GUIDANCE SERVICES

In their relations with a student, the counselors will respect the integrity and guard the welfare of the

society.

HALL PASSES

All students not in their assigned class must have either a bathroom hall pass or a library pass that is

signed by a teacher or staff member. Students that are found without a hall pass or note may be

assigned a detention and will be escorted back to class. Repeat offenders or students that refuse to

return to class will be subject to disciplinary actions up to but not limited to detention, Friday school,

suspension, or expulsion.

INSURANCE

The Marsing School District Board of Education currently does not carry a supplemental insurance

program for its students. Coverage outside of school hours is available at a cost to the

parents. Information on this program is available at the office.

INTIMIDATION OR HARASSMENT

any person. Any student seen harassing and/or using intimidation on any person must be reported to

the teacher/principal immediately. This will not be tolerated at Marsing and may result in a detention,

suspension or expulsion.

LIBRARY PROCEDURES

The following charges were set by the Marsing School District Book Selection Committee to make the

students aware of their responsibilities and the possible consequences when they check out library

materials. the library cannot accept replacements for lost library materials.

1. For lost books, or books extensively damaged, the charge will be a replacement cost of the same

or similar title.

2. For damaged media barcodes there will be a $1.00 fine/charge for replacement of the media

5. There will be no charges for books destroyed in automobile accidents or house fires.

the replacement cost of the library materials, the amount charged the student will be the larger.

8. The fine for overdue reference materials, interlibrary loan books and videos is $0.25 per day.

9. The first interlibrary loan book per period per assignment is free of charge. Materials published

within the last year may not be requested through ILL.

return postage. Average cost of postage is $3.00 per item.

library’s policy.

Students will be required to use a locker in an effort to cut down on bags taking up space and the

potential for accidents and emergency situations within the classrooms and hallways. If students cannot

afford a lock they may check one out from the office to use during the present school year. They are

responsible for the lock and will be charged the cost of the lock if it is not returned or broken.

Student lockers and desks are the property of the district. The student is responsible to keep them

organized and clean. The principal is required by district policy to make periodic inspections of all

MONEY AND OTHER VALUABLE ARTICLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT/KEPT IN THE LOCKERS, REST ROOMS OR

DRESSING ROOMS. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO BRING VALUABLES TO SCHOOL, THEY SHOULD BE TURNED

INTO THE OFFICE FOR SAFEKEEPING; OTHERWISE, THE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

VALUABLES LOST OR STOLEN. TO HELP PREVENT THEFT, KEEP YOUR LOCKERS LOCKED AT ALL TIMES

AND PUT YOUR SCHOOL CLOTHES AND VALUABLES IN THE LOCKED LOCKER, NOT ON THE BENCHES OR

FLOOR. Stay in the locker you are assigned to at the beginning of the year. If you move lockers

without telling the office, damage to your assigned locker OR substances found in your assigned

locker will be considered your property.

LOST AND FOUND

Articles found in and around the school should be turned in to the office secretary. The owner may