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Jones High School Faculty Handbook
2017-2018 304 Dr. Lee Simmons Jones, Oklahoma 73049 Phone: 399-9122 Fax: 399-2520
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A LONGHORN 1
DRESS AND ATTITUDE
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CREDENTIALS ________________________________________________________ 4 TEACHERS’ SCHOOL DAY _____________________________________________ 4 CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURES _____________________________________ 4 EARLY OUT __________________________________________________________ 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE _____________________________________________ 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE ________________________________________________ 4 PLANNING PERIODS __________________________________________________ 5 ALARM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________ 5 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES _____________________________ 5 FACULTY MEETINGS _________________________________________________ 5 ASSEMBLIES _________________________________________________________ 6 HALL PASS ___________________________________________________________ 6 USE OF THE TELEPHONE _____________________________________________ 6 GUEST SPEAKERS ____________________________________________________ 6 STAFF MEMBER ABSENCES ___________________________________________ 6 PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SUBSTITUTES __________________________ 6 SUBSTITUTE FOLDER _________________________________________________ 7 ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT ___________________________________________ 7 FACULTY MAIL _______________________________________________________ 8 CURRICULUM ________________________________________________________ 8 LESSON PLANS _______________________________________________________ 8 COURSE SYLLABUS ___________________________________________________ 8 DUTIES ______________________________________________________________ 9 EVALUATIONS________________________________________________________ 9 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ___________________________________________ 9 FUNDRAISING ________________________________________________________ 9 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS/REPAIRS___________________________________ 10 CLASSROOM PROBLEMS/REPAIRS ____________________________________ 10 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT _______________________ 10 REPORTING CHILD ABUSE ___________________________________________ 10 EVALUATION OF STUDENTS – GRADING ______________________________ 11 MARKING AND ARRIVING AT GRADES ________________________________ 11 2
LATE WORK POLICY _________________________________________________ 12 RECORD KEEPING ___________________________________________________ 12 REPORTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE _________________________________ 12 TARDIES ____________________________________________________________ 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES _____________________________________ 12 PROCEDURE FOR REQUISITIONING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES ________ 12 FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ________________________________ 13 FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES: ____________________________________________ 13 USE OF BUS _________________________________________________________ 14 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ______________________________ 14 GUIDANCE SERVICES ________________________________________________ 14 VISITORS ___________________________________________________________ 15 DO NOT ADMIT LIST (DNA) / DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS _________________ 15 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN: _________________________________ 16 RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM CLASS ________________________________ 16 REFERRAL PROCESS_________________________________________________ 16 IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISP) ________________________________________ 16 STUDENT BUSINESS OUTSIDE OF CLASS ______________________________ 16 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFFICER (SRO) _________________________________ 17
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DRESS AND ATTITUDE Serving as a role model for students is what makes teaching such a unique profession. The most effective role model uses mature judgment, fair practices, proper and appropriate dress, and enthusiastic concern for students. Teaching is a profession and presumes that teachers will display a professional attitude toward other teachers regarding their concerns, activities, and interests. Jeans and T-shirts are not an appropriate form of daily professional dress; however, to promote unity and cohesion within the faculty, Friday will be an acceptable day to wear jeans and (preferably) a Jones shirt. While ladies may wear open-toed dress sandals, flip-flop type shoes are never appropriate. CREDENTIALS Each teacher is expected to have on file at the administrative office an official transcript of college credits to date. It is to the interest of the teacher that this is kept up to date. A copy of the teaching license should be displayed in the room. TEACHERS’ SCHOOL DAY The official school day begins at 7:55 a.m. and extends to 3:25 p.m. All teachers are expected to be in the building during these hours. All teachers are to be in their individual classrooms no later than 8:25 a.m. Teachers are not to leave classes unattended. If a teacher feels it is necessary to leave the classroom, they are to contact the office or a teacher that is available to cover the class. CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURES Teachers are required to sign in and out daily. A teachers’ check in and out sheet is placed by teacher mailboxes. This enables the office to know if you are in the building or having trouble on the way to school. It also allows us to know if you are available for phone calls. EARLY OUT If you need to leave early during the school day, complete a "Request for Leave” form and designate "Early Out". The site administrator must sign this form before the leave is official. If the site administrator cannot be located, the secretary has the authority to sign the "Request for Leave" form. Please submit the "Request for Leave" form as soon as you are aware that you are in need of leave. You are responsible for finding someone to watch your class for an early out. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited every day at the beginning of 1st period. Students are not required to recite the pledge or place their hands over their hearts. However, they are required to stand during this time. MOMENT OF SILENCE Immediately following the Pledge of Allegiance, there will be a moment of silence for the purpose of “allowing each student, in the exercise of his or her individual choice, to reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with, 4
distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their individual choices.” Students are required to participate in the moment of silence. The teacher is responsible for ensuring that the students are aware of this policy.
PLANNING PERIODS Every teacher at Jones High School has one period set aside during the day for planning and conferences; however, it may become necessary for a teacher to assist by teaching on their plan time. When this need arises, the office will be equitable in making these assignments, and the teacher will be compensated. Teachers will be compensated only if assigned by the office to cover another class during their plan. A planning period is not a “free period”. All personnel are encouraged to handle personal matters on their own time. The planning period is part of the teacher’s work day and should be spent wisely in preparation, research, conferences with parents and students, working on extra-curricular assignments, grading papers, and other professional activities. If you find it necessary to leave the building for a few minutes, please make your request to the principal. ALARM SYSTEM The school is equipped with an alarm system that must be manually set at the end of the day. Each individual will provide a code to the principal and receive instructions on how to “arm” and “disarm” the system. There is a custodian on premises until 3;30 P.M. If you are the last one in the building, it is your responsibility to set the alarm. If a door is left open, the keypad will display the specific area. Please shut the door indicated on the keypad, and try the alarm again. If the alarm goes off or if there is difficulty setting the alarm contact the principal immediately. In order to allow others to know if someone is still in building, place a note on teacher’s lounge door with your name if you are staying in building late.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Jones Public Schools is going to begin the process of implementing professional learning communities. Our focus in this first year of PLC is development of our learning communities, curriculum alignment and mapping, and common assessments. PLC groups will meet weeklyForeign Language will meet with English. Agriculture Ed will meet with Science. Special Ed and the Arts meetings will be determined. FACULTY MEETINGS When faculty meetings are held, every teacher is expected to attend. Please make no personal appointments which conflict with these meetings. Regular meetings are scheduled for 7:55 a.m. on the Tuesday following a board meeting.
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ASSEMBLIES During school assemblies, teachers who have classes going to the assembly will be responsible for escorting them to the area. Because seating is usually not assigned, all teachers will stay and support each other in monitoring discipline. MORNING 8:30-9:00 1ST 9:05-9:35 2ND 9:40-10:10 3RD 10:15-10:45 4TH 10:50-12:05 ASSEMBLY
AFTERNOON 12:40-1:10 5TH 1:15-1:45 6TH 1:50-2:20 7TH 2:25-3:20 ASSEMBLY
PEP ASSEMBLY 12:40-1:20 5TH 1:25-2:05 6TH 2:10-2:50 7TH 2:55-3:20 ASSEMBLY
Whenever possible we will use the a.m. schedule. HALL PASS Students are never to leave the classroom while class is in session without a hall pass. Please make it a practice of checking hall passes while in the hall. If a student does not have a hall pass, return with that student to their assigned classroom or accompany them to the main office. USE OF THE TELEPHONE Telephone messages for teachers will be delivered immediately if it is an emergency. Otherwise, the message will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox or emailed. GUEST SPEAKERS Please obtain administrative approval prior to inviting guest speakers. The request should be submitted on an Activity Approval, so the event can be placed on the master calendar. Host teachers are to remain in the room to assist and supervise students. STAFF MEMBER ABSENCES Staff members are expected to maintain excellent attendance. Staff attendance directly reflects on the learning rate of students, as a substitute is never as good as the “real thing”. It is the teacher’s responsibility to submit the proper paperwork on time. This paperwork will identify the type of absence. District policy states: “An employee who is absent from duty because of personal illness, injury, or pregnancy, or serious illness in the immediate family shall be allowed sick leave. Immediate family includes the employee’s spouse, parents, children, siblings, or a household member.” Teacher absences create a significant negative impact on student learning and classroom management. It also places a heavy financial burden on the district. Please schedule appointments to occur outside of school hours. PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SUBSTITUTES Teachers are to report all absences to the principal personally. You may call or text anytime day or night. PLEASE CALL WENDY AS WELL. Although emergencies 6
sometimes occur, last minute calls usually result in another teacher being asked to give up their prep time. The administration will be responsible for securing competent substitutes. If you know that you are going to be out for a day due to illness, doctor’s appointment, coaching assignment, etc., please inform the principal immediately. 1. If you have an emergency, please contact the principal and Wendy before 7:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE - BOTH OF US MUST SPEAK WITH YOU DIRECTLY OR RESPOND TO YOUR TEXT. 2. Please notify the office before 1:30 p.m. the day you are out if you will need an additional day. Otherwise it will be assumed that you will be back the next working day. 3. Teachers must provide detailed lesson plans for substitutes turned into the office on scheduled absences. SUBSTITUTE FOLDER Your substitute folder will be turned into the office by the last school day of August. Your substitute folder should include at least the following and will be kept in the office: o General overview of classroom rules and procedures o Class rosters (updated frequently-after you gain or lose a student) o Attendance slips o Seating charts o Detention slips o Discipline referrals o Extra duty assignments (times and location) o Emergency Plans / Assignments for 3 days
Make the assignment large enough so that the majority of students cannot finish in one hour. Too much work is preferable to not enough work. Make the assignment due at the end of the hour whether they are finished or not.
ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT No matter how minor, all accidental injuries occurring on school premises, school trips, or school activities to a student, teacher, or other school personnel should be reported immediately to the site administrator. Please investigate each accident and file an "Injury Report” in the principal's office. Be completely objective in reporting such an accident or incident involving injury, secure a written statement from witnesses, a written or verbal statement (if possible) from the injured (copy in your own words and let the injured person initial if necessary) and admit no liability.
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FACULTY MAIL Mail and other notices will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox located in the office. Please check your mail each morning, at lunch, and again each afternoon before you leave. CURRICULUM Jones High School teaches the Oklahoma Academic Standards. These are located at http://sde.ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-academic-standards Each teacher shall study the CRT/EOI categories and identify weaknesses, strengths, ways to improve, and a timeline for improvement. It is the ultimate responsibility of the teacher to identify the needs of his/her students, to supplement, to keep up with new ideas, to use different teaching techniques, and to understand different styles of learning. LESSON PLANS The most effective tool of classroom management is the development and implementation of creative and stimulating lesson plans. The organization of the unit plan is a necessity before daily lesson plans can be considered. Daily lesson plans should include: The learning goal or learning target Performance scale for the learning goal Class assignments / Homework assignments OAS standard(s) covered by the lesson (each lesson should include at least one) Your lesson plans should be brief, to the point, and easily followed. Lesson plans will be shown to administrator during evaluations or at walkthroughs. COURSE SYLLABUS A course syllabus should be developed for each course. A copy of the syllabus will be turned in to the principal prior to the beginning of each semester. A copy of the syllabus will also be given to each student. The syllabus should include the following:
Events listed weekly o Example: Week 1 – introduction, classroom rules and policies, course overview, chapter 1, etc…/ Week 2 - *****, *****... Units Chapters Projects due/ assignments Concepts Stories, plays, etc. Course description (first block only)
Please consider the calendar when writing your syllabus.
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DUTIES The duty schedule will be distributed before school starts. All teachers must be on duty for the first 2-3 days of school and the last week of school. Moving around while on duty is essential to preventing problems or confrontations. Be aware of your surroundings and abnormal behaviors or situations involving students. While on duty be aware of trespassers both on foot and in vehicles. If more than one person is on duty, divide the area; please do not stand in one spot and talk. Please be on time for all duties. EVALUATIONS The building principal will notify the teacher when a formal observation is scheduled. If possible, the principal will allow the teacher to choose a day within a week. The teacher should provide the principal with the following: Completed preconference form A space for the administrator to sit A copy of the lesson plan for that lesson A copy of the learning goal A copy of the performance scale Each evaluation will consist of a preconference and post conference. The principal may be in and out of your classroom throughout the year. These are not formal observations; however, they will be considered when writing your evaluation. An additional part of evaluation is known as Personal Learning Focus. Teachers can gain more information regarding Personal Learning Focus at http://sde.ok.gov/sde/professional-learning-focus EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The classroom teacher must review fire, tornado, and intruder “Drill Procedures” periodically. Please know what to do in case of an emergency. The exit maps must be posted in the classroom. Please make yourself familiar with its location and procedure for use. FUNDRAISING All fundraising forms must be submitted to the office no later than the last teaching day of August. Fundraisers must be submitted on a "Fundraising Request" form to the site administrator and approved by the Board during the September Board meeting. All fundraising projects must be on the calendar in the office. There will be no soliciting of funds from local businesses without permission from administration. There should be no soliciting of funds on school property without administrative approval and students are asked not to bring items to “sell” to school.
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TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS/REPAIRS If you experience technological difficulties, email (if possible) the site administrator with Technology Repair Request as the subject. Be very specific when describing the situation. Please include your room number in the email. Your email will be forwarded to United Systems. CLASSROOM PROBLEMS/REPAIRS If you experience classroom difficulties, email the site administrator with Classroom Repair Request as the subject line. Be very specific when describing the situation. We are now using an online work order request system. Our goal is to get all teachers set up in this system to submit work orders. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT Teachers are charged with the education of the youth of this State. In order to perform effectively, teachers must demonstrate a belief in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizing the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. In recognition of the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process and by virtue of the desire of the respect and confidence of their colleagues, students, parents, and the community, teachers are to be guided in their conduct by their commitment to their students and their profession. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE The law is very clear, and it applies equal to all citizens and institutions. It is a misdemeanor to have knowledge of a suspected case of child abuse or neglect and fail to report it. Teachers are mandated to make a report. If they do not, they could actually face legal penalties. The law includes full civil and criminal immunity from any liability if the report is made in good faith. A good faith report is usually based on a reasonable cause to believe that something is happening with the child that may constitute abuse or neglect. You don't have to have a statement from the child or even clear physical evidence. Remember that a report is not an accusation; it is a request for an investigation. There may be clear physical evidence---bruises, burns, fractures, unexplained injuries, particularly if they appear in a child over a period of time. Teachers are in a unique position to observe this because they see the child every day. Especially in cases of sexual abuse, the child's statements are important. A child will sometimes report problems to a teacher first. There should be an immediate report in cases where there is reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect directly to the county office of the Department of Human Services. TEST SCHEDULE The testing schedule must be strictly adhered to. If a teacher or student feels there is reason to deviate from this schedule, they must have the request cleared by the principal.
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A copy of the semester test and study guide will be turned into the principal one week prior to the administration of the test. The Semester test should be cumulative. It should reflect the learning goals and standards covered in the course in both content and rigor. The objectives measured should be proportionate to the amount of time spent on them in class.
EVALUATION OF STUDENTS – GRADING As a basis for establishing a grading system, the teacher should give consideration to the following: 1. Evaluation procedures should be consistent, logical, and clearly understood by all pupils in the class. 2. The grading system should be closely related to clearly defined learning goals of the course. 3. At least two grades recorded and entered in the gradebook per week. 4. A student’s grade is not to be lowered because of inappropriate behavior.
MARKING AND ARRIVING AT GRADES It is very important that we all be consistent and uniform in the area of grading and using the grading scale adopted by Jones School District. Grading Scale: A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59 Grades are to be A, B, C, D, and F. Teachers are responsible for ensuring that grades are complete and accurate. If circumstances warrant and the principal has granted permission, a student may be given an “I” (Incomplete) as a term grade.
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LATE WORK POLICY Late work will be left up to the individual teacher. However, late work should not be accepted more than two weeks after the due date. RECORD KEEPING MAS i-SIS is the official attendance and grade book for Jones Schools. It is available and should be used immediately. Notify the office when you think you have a problem with the system. See that all information is clear, complete, and accurate since that will be the permanent record and takes precedence over all other records in case of a misunderstanding over grades. See Mrs. Dooling if you need help using MAS.
REPORTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE Teachers are to record attendance on i-SIS at the beginning of every hour each day. If iSIS is not available, please notify Wendy of the problem. Teachers that do not record attendance in a timely manner (beginning of hour) cause several problems. Recording attendance at the beginning of every class period is mandatory and non-negotiable. TARDIES Tardies can be a major discipline problem if they are not handled in a consistent manner by the entire faculty. A tardy is defined as not being in the classroom ready for work when the tardy bell rings. Students tardy to school in the morning are to receive a tardy slip from the office. The classroom teacher records all tardies. A tardy becomes an absence after more than half of class time has elapsed. Three unexcused tardies will equal one unexcused absence. A parent must notify the office before student receives tardy if they wish for it to be excused. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Jones High School students are encouraged to be involved in school extracurricular activities. This includes Athletics, Band, Cheer, Choir, as well as the various clubs available at Jones High School. Many of these activities overlap and may cause a student to have to make a choice in what event to attend or participate. If a student misses a school-sponsored activity due to participation in another school-sponsored activity, no consequences may be rendered for the activity that was missed. PROCEDURE FOR REQUISITIONING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES When a teacher feels a need for any instructional material or equipment, s/he should complete a requisition for the item with his/her recommendation as to the need and effectiveness of the material requested. Before any financial obligations are made in the name of the school, including clubs and organizations, requisitions must be filed with the secretary for approval or disapproval of the principal. If the requisition is approved, the material will be ordered. When the material arrives, it will be checked against the
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invoice, and the sponsor will sign the invoice for verification. In case the request is disapproved, the teacher will be notified with an explanation of why the material cannot be purchased. FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Various enrichment activities are provided so that students will be exposed to and engaged in other methods of learning. The administration encourages students and faculty to participate in various clubs, field trips, and other school activities. The following general guidelines should be used in relation to school activities. 1. The activity must be relevant to the class being taught. 2. The activity must receive administrative approval prior to the event. 3. Proper supervision must be provided for all activities. Unless prior approval from the principal is given, proper supervision will mean at least 1 adult for every 8 students. Due to the rising cost of fuel, the following guidelines will be followed for all field trips: The class/organization/club will be responsible for the expense of the field trip. The expense will be calculated in the following manner: One dollar ($1.00) per mile. An hourly wage will be paid to the bus driver if the driver is needed through the Transportation Department. The driver’s compensation will begin at the time of departure and end at the time of return from the field trip. With guidance from the site administrator, the classroom teacher/sponsor of the club/organization will be responsible for figuring the expense. The expense of a field trip will be divided equally among the participants making the field trip, taken from the club’s account, or other suggestions approved by the site administrator.
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FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES: Administrative approval for the field trip must be obtained first. If bus transportation is necessary, the bus must be reserved for that date with the principal at least two weeks prior to the event. The field trip must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. A parent permission form must be completed and returned to the teacher for each student going on the field trip. Students are not allowed to go who have not returned this form. These forms are in the Principal’s office. An activity form must be completed with relevant information on arrival and departure time, all students participating in the field trip, etc. This form is available in the Principal’s office and must be completed at least two days prior to the trip so that this information can be copied and given to all teachers for attendance purposes. It is the teacher’s responsibility to see that each student is eligible based on grades and attendance. You are encouraged to schedule these trips as early as possible so that conflicts can be resolved.
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7. You are responsible for the safety of the students so adequate supervision is a must. USE OF BUS There are many activities within the middle school that will require the use of the school bus. It is necessary for each person using the bus to request permission to use the bus by completing a bus request form. The form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to departure date. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES Financial procedures for club sponsors: 1. All money collected, handled or disbursed by the school, or any activity organization or program of the school, shall be deposited with the middle school secretary. Records of all such funds collected, handled, or disbursed within the school must be kept. All disbursements shall be made by check. Proper requisition and invoices must support each check. 2. Each sponsor will receive a “sponsor print out of activity account” to use for keeping accurate and up-to-date records of income and expenses. These print outs are very important to keep a running balance of accounts. 3. Teachers with responsibility for collecting monies will be issued receipt books. Each receipt will be a duplicate. These receipt books are the property of the school and will be reclaimed at the end of the year. When students turn in money, the teacher will immediately write a receipt and give the original receipt to the student to take to his/her parents. Do not allow students to write receipts. Each receipt will be properly dated, stating pupil’s name and purpose of the collection. The teacher will add the amounts of the receipts written since the date of the last deposit and take this money to the high school secretary who will issue the teacher a receipt. Money is to be turned in daily. When turning in money, notify the secretary as to what the money was collected for (candy sales, ticket sales, sausage, uniforms, etc.). Money will be in a money bag or envelope when given to the secretary. 4. When it becomes necessary for a teacher to “void” a receipt, the teacher must write across the face of the original receipt “void” and staple it to the carbon copy. BOTH COPIES MUST REMAIN IN THE RECEIPT BOOK. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TEAR BOTH RECEIPTS FROM THE RECEIPT BOOK. 5. No post-dated check, cash advance slip, or I.O.U. shall be accepted. Personal checks should not be cashed from the funds. 6. Before expenditures of any fund account are made, the sponsor of the said fund shall submit a requisition. GUIDANCE SERVICES The District employs a School Counselor who may serve as a liaison between students, teachers, and parents. Counseling is the process in which an experienced and trained person assists a second person:
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to understand himself/herself and his/her opportunities to make appropriate adjustments and decisions in light of his/her understanding to accept the responsibility of his/her choice to follow a course of action in harmony with his choice. Students may request an appointment through the school counselor. Teachers or the building principal may refer students to the School Counselor. Email the counselor your concerns. In addition, parents who wish to meet with the School Counselor may schedule an appointment.
The following guidance services are available in the School Counselor’s office:1. Enrollment 2. Personal counseling 3. Individual counseling 4. Preparatory programs 5. Individual testing 6. Group testing 7. Parent-teacher conferences 8. Student-teacher conferences 9. Student aid 10. Change of schedules 11. Grade checks VISITORS All visitors will report to the principal’s office. Teachers are asked to assist by reporting all visitors who do not comply. Report any visitor not wearing a visitor badge to the office. Visitors to the middle school may not visit with teachers while they are responsible for instruction. Except for relevant school business that requires immediate attention, students are not to visit other teachers during class time. DO NOT ADMIT LIST (DNA) / DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS The office will provide all teachers with a DO NOT ADMIT LIST (DNA) of students who have not had their absence cleared by a parent. Only those whose names appear on the DNA list must report to the office for an admit. All others will be considered excused. Teachers are asked to check their daily list each hour and send students before class starts. No student who is on the DNA list is to be admitted to any class without a written admit. All reinstatement slips issued by the office are to be returned to the principal’s office on the same day that they were issued, complete with all teacher’s signatures. They should be returned by the student’s last period teacher. The DNA list will be provided through e-mail from Wendy. Check e-mail everyday.
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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN: The high school publishes two Daily Announcement Bulletins to keep both students and teachers informed. Included in the bulletins are the following items: 1. The day’s DNA list 2. Teacher’s information 3. Student information Teachers and students are expected to be aware of the information presented in the day’s bulletin, therefore; teachers are asked to post the student bulletin somewhere in the classroom. RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM CLASS Individual or groups of students are to be released from scheduled classes only upon request of the Principal or Counselor. The following procedure will be followed: 1. Sponsors and teachers who feel that they must have students released from scheduled class are to make the request to the Principal in writing ASAP. 2. The Principal will contact the teachers involved and obtain their approval. 3. The Principal will send the student(s) requested to the designated area. REFERRAL PROCESS Disciplinary referrals serve several purposes. They provide the individual teacher with a record of action taken or assistance requested from the office. Any student sent to the office should be accompanied by a discipline referral form with all copies intact. The form should be signed by the teacher. After the principal receives the form and deals with the student, one copy of the form describing the action taken is returned to the teacher. A copy is retained by the principal and a copy is mailed to the student’s parents. Referral slips should be completed on any incident considered serious enough to warrant a reprimand. IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISP) Students are assigned to the ISP program by the office only. Teachers will receive a request for work for the student. Unless otherwise noted, please return the assignments to the office by 8:25 a.m. the following day. Sending extra work is encouraged. If a student is assigned ISP for two or more days, teachers will visit the student personally during the planning period. The student may be escorted to the teacher’s classroom to receive additional help during this time. STUDENT BUSINESS OUTSIDE OF CLASS Our business is teaching; the student’s business is learning. Neither of us can conduct our business if the student is out of class. While there will be occasions that require time out of class, we can avoid a great deal of wasted time by following a few simple guidelines:
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1. Students should be allowed to use the restrooms or go the water fountain in cases of emergency only. A hall pass is always necessary. 2. It is very seldom that it is necessary to send more than one student at a time to accomplish a task. By not allowing students to leave in pairs, the teacher can cut down on misbehavior in the halls. 3. All business concerning locker problems, personal problems, and lost items should be tended to in the Principal’s office before or after school, between classes or during lunch. If these times are not feasible, then the student should make an appointment. 4. In case of illness, the student is to be sent to the principal’s office with a hall pass. In case of extreme illness, it is advisable to send a trustworthy student or aide to accompany the ill student. 5. The phone should not be used during class time. The secretary has been instructed not to allow students to use the phone unless they are ill. Students may use the phone before school, morning break, lunch period, or after school. Do not give students permission to use the phone during class time. 6. Teachers are not to allow students to “visit” their class. If a student not on your enrollment comes to your class, ask to see the hall pass. If the student has legitimate business, have the student leave immediately after the business is finished. If the student does not have a hall pass or permission to be in your room, report that student to the teacher responsible for the student or the office. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFFICER (SRO) We are fortunate to have a School Resource Officer here at Jones High School. The officer is an Jones Police Officer. Their first priority is the safety of everyone here at the school. They are also here as a resource to you. As you write your lesson plans, keep in mind their availability. You may also want to refer students to them for counseling. THEY ARE NOT HERE TO HANDLE DISCIPLINE. He will help bring difficult students to the principal’s office if necessary.
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2017-2018 304 Dr. Lee Simmons Jones, Oklahoma 73049 Phone: 399-9122 Fax: 399-2520
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A LONGHORN 1
DRESS AND ATTITUDE
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CREDENTIALS ________________________________________________________ 4 TEACHERS’ SCHOOL DAY _____________________________________________ 4 CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURES _____________________________________ 4 EARLY OUT __________________________________________________________ 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE _____________________________________________ 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE ________________________________________________ 4 PLANNING PERIODS __________________________________________________ 5 ALARM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________ 5 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES _____________________________ 5 FACULTY MEETINGS _________________________________________________ 5 ASSEMBLIES _________________________________________________________ 6 HALL PASS ___________________________________________________________ 6 USE OF THE TELEPHONE _____________________________________________ 6 GUEST SPEAKERS ____________________________________________________ 6 STAFF MEMBER ABSENCES ___________________________________________ 6 PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SUBSTITUTES __________________________ 6 SUBSTITUTE FOLDER _________________________________________________ 7 ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT ___________________________________________ 7 FACULTY MAIL _______________________________________________________ 8 CURRICULUM ________________________________________________________ 8 LESSON PLANS _______________________________________________________ 8 COURSE SYLLABUS ___________________________________________________ 8 DUTIES ______________________________________________________________ 9 EVALUATIONS________________________________________________________ 9 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ___________________________________________ 9 FUNDRAISING ________________________________________________________ 9 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS/REPAIRS___________________________________ 10 CLASSROOM PROBLEMS/REPAIRS ____________________________________ 10 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT _______________________ 10 REPORTING CHILD ABUSE ___________________________________________ 10 EVALUATION OF STUDENTS – GRADING ______________________________ 11 MARKING AND ARRIVING AT GRADES ________________________________ 11 2
LATE WORK POLICY _________________________________________________ 12 RECORD KEEPING ___________________________________________________ 12 REPORTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE _________________________________ 12 TARDIES ____________________________________________________________ 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES _____________________________________ 12 PROCEDURE FOR REQUISITIONING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES ________ 12 FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ________________________________ 13 FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES: ____________________________________________ 13 USE OF BUS _________________________________________________________ 14 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ______________________________ 14 GUIDANCE SERVICES ________________________________________________ 14 VISITORS ___________________________________________________________ 15 DO NOT ADMIT LIST (DNA) / DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS _________________ 15 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN: _________________________________ 16 RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM CLASS ________________________________ 16 REFERRAL PROCESS_________________________________________________ 16 IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISP) ________________________________________ 16 STUDENT BUSINESS OUTSIDE OF CLASS ______________________________ 16 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFFICER (SRO) _________________________________ 17
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DRESS AND ATTITUDE Serving as a role model for students is what makes teaching such a unique profession. The most effective role model uses mature judgment, fair practices, proper and appropriate dress, and enthusiastic concern for students. Teaching is a profession and presumes that teachers will display a professional attitude toward other teachers regarding their concerns, activities, and interests. Jeans and T-shirts are not an appropriate form of daily professional dress; however, to promote unity and cohesion within the faculty, Friday will be an acceptable day to wear jeans and (preferably) a Jones shirt. While ladies may wear open-toed dress sandals, flip-flop type shoes are never appropriate. CREDENTIALS Each teacher is expected to have on file at the administrative office an official transcript of college credits to date. It is to the interest of the teacher that this is kept up to date. A copy of the teaching license should be displayed in the room. TEACHERS’ SCHOOL DAY The official school day begins at 7:55 a.m. and extends to 3:25 p.m. All teachers are expected to be in the building during these hours. All teachers are to be in their individual classrooms no later than 8:25 a.m. Teachers are not to leave classes unattended. If a teacher feels it is necessary to leave the classroom, they are to contact the office or a teacher that is available to cover the class. CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURES Teachers are required to sign in and out daily. A teachers’ check in and out sheet is placed by teacher mailboxes. This enables the office to know if you are in the building or having trouble on the way to school. It also allows us to know if you are available for phone calls. EARLY OUT If you need to leave early during the school day, complete a "Request for Leave” form and designate "Early Out". The site administrator must sign this form before the leave is official. If the site administrator cannot be located, the secretary has the authority to sign the "Request for Leave" form. Please submit the "Request for Leave" form as soon as you are aware that you are in need of leave. You are responsible for finding someone to watch your class for an early out. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited every day at the beginning of 1st period. Students are not required to recite the pledge or place their hands over their hearts. However, they are required to stand during this time. MOMENT OF SILENCE Immediately following the Pledge of Allegiance, there will be a moment of silence for the purpose of “allowing each student, in the exercise of his or her individual choice, to reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with, 4
distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their individual choices.” Students are required to participate in the moment of silence. The teacher is responsible for ensuring that the students are aware of this policy.
PLANNING PERIODS Every teacher at Jones High School has one period set aside during the day for planning and conferences; however, it may become necessary for a teacher to assist by teaching on their plan time. When this need arises, the office will be equitable in making these assignments, and the teacher will be compensated. Teachers will be compensated only if assigned by the office to cover another class during their plan. A planning period is not a “free period”. All personnel are encouraged to handle personal matters on their own time. The planning period is part of the teacher’s work day and should be spent wisely in preparation, research, conferences with parents and students, working on extra-curricular assignments, grading papers, and other professional activities. If you find it necessary to leave the building for a few minutes, please make your request to the principal. ALARM SYSTEM The school is equipped with an alarm system that must be manually set at the end of the day. Each individual will provide a code to the principal and receive instructions on how to “arm” and “disarm” the system. There is a custodian on premises until 3;30 P.M. If you are the last one in the building, it is your responsibility to set the alarm. If a door is left open, the keypad will display the specific area. Please shut the door indicated on the keypad, and try the alarm again. If the alarm goes off or if there is difficulty setting the alarm contact the principal immediately. In order to allow others to know if someone is still in building, place a note on teacher’s lounge door with your name if you are staying in building late.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Jones Public Schools is going to begin the process of implementing professional learning communities. Our focus in this first year of PLC is development of our learning communities, curriculum alignment and mapping, and common assessments. PLC groups will meet weeklyForeign Language will meet with English. Agriculture Ed will meet with Science. Special Ed and the Arts meetings will be determined. FACULTY MEETINGS When faculty meetings are held, every teacher is expected to attend. Please make no personal appointments which conflict with these meetings. Regular meetings are scheduled for 7:55 a.m. on the Tuesday following a board meeting.
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ASSEMBLIES During school assemblies, teachers who have classes going to the assembly will be responsible for escorting them to the area. Because seating is usually not assigned, all teachers will stay and support each other in monitoring discipline. MORNING 8:30-9:00 1ST 9:05-9:35 2ND 9:40-10:10 3RD 10:15-10:45 4TH 10:50-12:05 ASSEMBLY
AFTERNOON 12:40-1:10 5TH 1:15-1:45 6TH 1:50-2:20 7TH 2:25-3:20 ASSEMBLY
PEP ASSEMBLY 12:40-1:20 5TH 1:25-2:05 6TH 2:10-2:50 7TH 2:55-3:20 ASSEMBLY
Whenever possible we will use the a.m. schedule. HALL PASS Students are never to leave the classroom while class is in session without a hall pass. Please make it a practice of checking hall passes while in the hall. If a student does not have a hall pass, return with that student to their assigned classroom or accompany them to the main office. USE OF THE TELEPHONE Telephone messages for teachers will be delivered immediately if it is an emergency. Otherwise, the message will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox or emailed. GUEST SPEAKERS Please obtain administrative approval prior to inviting guest speakers. The request should be submitted on an Activity Approval, so the event can be placed on the master calendar. Host teachers are to remain in the room to assist and supervise students. STAFF MEMBER ABSENCES Staff members are expected to maintain excellent attendance. Staff attendance directly reflects on the learning rate of students, as a substitute is never as good as the “real thing”. It is the teacher’s responsibility to submit the proper paperwork on time. This paperwork will identify the type of absence. District policy states: “An employee who is absent from duty because of personal illness, injury, or pregnancy, or serious illness in the immediate family shall be allowed sick leave. Immediate family includes the employee’s spouse, parents, children, siblings, or a household member.” Teacher absences create a significant negative impact on student learning and classroom management. It also places a heavy financial burden on the district. Please schedule appointments to occur outside of school hours. PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SUBSTITUTES Teachers are to report all absences to the principal personally. You may call or text anytime day or night. PLEASE CALL WENDY AS WELL. Although emergencies 6
sometimes occur, last minute calls usually result in another teacher being asked to give up their prep time. The administration will be responsible for securing competent substitutes. If you know that you are going to be out for a day due to illness, doctor’s appointment, coaching assignment, etc., please inform the principal immediately. 1. If you have an emergency, please contact the principal and Wendy before 7:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE - BOTH OF US MUST SPEAK WITH YOU DIRECTLY OR RESPOND TO YOUR TEXT. 2. Please notify the office before 1:30 p.m. the day you are out if you will need an additional day. Otherwise it will be assumed that you will be back the next working day. 3. Teachers must provide detailed lesson plans for substitutes turned into the office on scheduled absences. SUBSTITUTE FOLDER Your substitute folder will be turned into the office by the last school day of August. Your substitute folder should include at least the following and will be kept in the office: o General overview of classroom rules and procedures o Class rosters (updated frequently-after you gain or lose a student) o Attendance slips o Seating charts o Detention slips o Discipline referrals o Extra duty assignments (times and location) o Emergency Plans / Assignments for 3 days
Make the assignment large enough so that the majority of students cannot finish in one hour. Too much work is preferable to not enough work. Make the assignment due at the end of the hour whether they are finished or not.
ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT No matter how minor, all accidental injuries occurring on school premises, school trips, or school activities to a student, teacher, or other school personnel should be reported immediately to the site administrator. Please investigate each accident and file an "Injury Report” in the principal's office. Be completely objective in reporting such an accident or incident involving injury, secure a written statement from witnesses, a written or verbal statement (if possible) from the injured (copy in your own words and let the injured person initial if necessary) and admit no liability.
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FACULTY MAIL Mail and other notices will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox located in the office. Please check your mail each morning, at lunch, and again each afternoon before you leave. CURRICULUM Jones High School teaches the Oklahoma Academic Standards. These are located at http://sde.ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-academic-standards Each teacher shall study the CRT/EOI categories and identify weaknesses, strengths, ways to improve, and a timeline for improvement. It is the ultimate responsibility of the teacher to identify the needs of his/her students, to supplement, to keep up with new ideas, to use different teaching techniques, and to understand different styles of learning. LESSON PLANS The most effective tool of classroom management is the development and implementation of creative and stimulating lesson plans. The organization of the unit plan is a necessity before daily lesson plans can be considered. Daily lesson plans should include: The learning goal or learning target Performance scale for the learning goal Class assignments / Homework assignments OAS standard(s) covered by the lesson (each lesson should include at least one) Your lesson plans should be brief, to the point, and easily followed. Lesson plans will be shown to administrator during evaluations or at walkthroughs. COURSE SYLLABUS A course syllabus should be developed for each course. A copy of the syllabus will be turned in to the principal prior to the beginning of each semester. A copy of the syllabus will also be given to each student. The syllabus should include the following:
Events listed weekly o Example: Week 1 – introduction, classroom rules and policies, course overview, chapter 1, etc…/ Week 2 - *****, *****... Units Chapters Projects due/ assignments Concepts Stories, plays, etc. Course description (first block only)
Please consider the calendar when writing your syllabus.
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DUTIES The duty schedule will be distributed before school starts. All teachers must be on duty for the first 2-3 days of school and the last week of school. Moving around while on duty is essential to preventing problems or confrontations. Be aware of your surroundings and abnormal behaviors or situations involving students. While on duty be aware of trespassers both on foot and in vehicles. If more than one person is on duty, divide the area; please do not stand in one spot and talk. Please be on time for all duties. EVALUATIONS The building principal will notify the teacher when a formal observation is scheduled. If possible, the principal will allow the teacher to choose a day within a week. The teacher should provide the principal with the following: Completed preconference form A space for the administrator to sit A copy of the lesson plan for that lesson A copy of the learning goal A copy of the performance scale Each evaluation will consist of a preconference and post conference. The principal may be in and out of your classroom throughout the year. These are not formal observations; however, they will be considered when writing your evaluation. An additional part of evaluation is known as Personal Learning Focus. Teachers can gain more information regarding Personal Learning Focus at http://sde.ok.gov/sde/professional-learning-focus EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The classroom teacher must review fire, tornado, and intruder “Drill Procedures” periodically. Please know what to do in case of an emergency. The exit maps must be posted in the classroom. Please make yourself familiar with its location and procedure for use. FUNDRAISING All fundraising forms must be submitted to the office no later than the last teaching day of August. Fundraisers must be submitted on a "Fundraising Request" form to the site administrator and approved by the Board during the September Board meeting. All fundraising projects must be on the calendar in the office. There will be no soliciting of funds from local businesses without permission from administration. There should be no soliciting of funds on school property without administrative approval and students are asked not to bring items to “sell” to school.
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TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS/REPAIRS If you experience technological difficulties, email (if possible) the site administrator with Technology Repair Request as the subject. Be very specific when describing the situation. Please include your room number in the email. Your email will be forwarded to United Systems. CLASSROOM PROBLEMS/REPAIRS If you experience classroom difficulties, email the site administrator with Classroom Repair Request as the subject line. Be very specific when describing the situation. We are now using an online work order request system. Our goal is to get all teachers set up in this system to submit work orders. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT Teachers are charged with the education of the youth of this State. In order to perform effectively, teachers must demonstrate a belief in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizing the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. In recognition of the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process and by virtue of the desire of the respect and confidence of their colleagues, students, parents, and the community, teachers are to be guided in their conduct by their commitment to their students and their profession. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE The law is very clear, and it applies equal to all citizens and institutions. It is a misdemeanor to have knowledge of a suspected case of child abuse or neglect and fail to report it. Teachers are mandated to make a report. If they do not, they could actually face legal penalties. The law includes full civil and criminal immunity from any liability if the report is made in good faith. A good faith report is usually based on a reasonable cause to believe that something is happening with the child that may constitute abuse or neglect. You don't have to have a statement from the child or even clear physical evidence. Remember that a report is not an accusation; it is a request for an investigation. There may be clear physical evidence---bruises, burns, fractures, unexplained injuries, particularly if they appear in a child over a period of time. Teachers are in a unique position to observe this because they see the child every day. Especially in cases of sexual abuse, the child's statements are important. A child will sometimes report problems to a teacher first. There should be an immediate report in cases where there is reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect directly to the county office of the Department of Human Services. TEST SCHEDULE The testing schedule must be strictly adhered to. If a teacher or student feels there is reason to deviate from this schedule, they must have the request cleared by the principal.
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A copy of the semester test and study guide will be turned into the principal one week prior to the administration of the test. The Semester test should be cumulative. It should reflect the learning goals and standards covered in the course in both content and rigor. The objectives measured should be proportionate to the amount of time spent on them in class.
EVALUATION OF STUDENTS – GRADING As a basis for establishing a grading system, the teacher should give consideration to the following: 1. Evaluation procedures should be consistent, logical, and clearly understood by all pupils in the class. 2. The grading system should be closely related to clearly defined learning goals of the course. 3. At least two grades recorded and entered in the gradebook per week. 4. A student’s grade is not to be lowered because of inappropriate behavior.
MARKING AND ARRIVING AT GRADES It is very important that we all be consistent and uniform in the area of grading and using the grading scale adopted by Jones School District. Grading Scale: A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59 Grades are to be A, B, C, D, and F. Teachers are responsible for ensuring that grades are complete and accurate. If circumstances warrant and the principal has granted permission, a student may be given an “I” (Incomplete) as a term grade.
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LATE WORK POLICY Late work will be left up to the individual teacher. However, late work should not be accepted more than two weeks after the due date. RECORD KEEPING MAS i-SIS is the official attendance and grade book for Jones Schools. It is available and should be used immediately. Notify the office when you think you have a problem with the system. See that all information is clear, complete, and accurate since that will be the permanent record and takes precedence over all other records in case of a misunderstanding over grades. See Mrs. Dooling if you need help using MAS.
REPORTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE Teachers are to record attendance on i-SIS at the beginning of every hour each day. If iSIS is not available, please notify Wendy of the problem. Teachers that do not record attendance in a timely manner (beginning of hour) cause several problems. Recording attendance at the beginning of every class period is mandatory and non-negotiable. TARDIES Tardies can be a major discipline problem if they are not handled in a consistent manner by the entire faculty. A tardy is defined as not being in the classroom ready for work when the tardy bell rings. Students tardy to school in the morning are to receive a tardy slip from the office. The classroom teacher records all tardies. A tardy becomes an absence after more than half of class time has elapsed. Three unexcused tardies will equal one unexcused absence. A parent must notify the office before student receives tardy if they wish for it to be excused. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Jones High School students are encouraged to be involved in school extracurricular activities. This includes Athletics, Band, Cheer, Choir, as well as the various clubs available at Jones High School. Many of these activities overlap and may cause a student to have to make a choice in what event to attend or participate. If a student misses a school-sponsored activity due to participation in another school-sponsored activity, no consequences may be rendered for the activity that was missed. PROCEDURE FOR REQUISITIONING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES When a teacher feels a need for any instructional material or equipment, s/he should complete a requisition for the item with his/her recommendation as to the need and effectiveness of the material requested. Before any financial obligations are made in the name of the school, including clubs and organizations, requisitions must be filed with the secretary for approval or disapproval of the principal. If the requisition is approved, the material will be ordered. When the material arrives, it will be checked against the
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invoice, and the sponsor will sign the invoice for verification. In case the request is disapproved, the teacher will be notified with an explanation of why the material cannot be purchased. FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Various enrichment activities are provided so that students will be exposed to and engaged in other methods of learning. The administration encourages students and faculty to participate in various clubs, field trips, and other school activities. The following general guidelines should be used in relation to school activities. 1. The activity must be relevant to the class being taught. 2. The activity must receive administrative approval prior to the event. 3. Proper supervision must be provided for all activities. Unless prior approval from the principal is given, proper supervision will mean at least 1 adult for every 8 students. Due to the rising cost of fuel, the following guidelines will be followed for all field trips: The class/organization/club will be responsible for the expense of the field trip. The expense will be calculated in the following manner: One dollar ($1.00) per mile. An hourly wage will be paid to the bus driver if the driver is needed through the Transportation Department. The driver’s compensation will begin at the time of departure and end at the time of return from the field trip. With guidance from the site administrator, the classroom teacher/sponsor of the club/organization will be responsible for figuring the expense. The expense of a field trip will be divided equally among the participants making the field trip, taken from the club’s account, or other suggestions approved by the site administrator.
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FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES: Administrative approval for the field trip must be obtained first. If bus transportation is necessary, the bus must be reserved for that date with the principal at least two weeks prior to the event. The field trip must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. A parent permission form must be completed and returned to the teacher for each student going on the field trip. Students are not allowed to go who have not returned this form. These forms are in the Principal’s office. An activity form must be completed with relevant information on arrival and departure time, all students participating in the field trip, etc. This form is available in the Principal’s office and must be completed at least two days prior to the trip so that this information can be copied and given to all teachers for attendance purposes. It is the teacher’s responsibility to see that each student is eligible based on grades and attendance. You are encouraged to schedule these trips as early as possible so that conflicts can be resolved.
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7. You are responsible for the safety of the students so adequate supervision is a must. USE OF BUS There are many activities within the middle school that will require the use of the school bus. It is necessary for each person using the bus to request permission to use the bus by completing a bus request form. The form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to departure date. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES Financial procedures for club sponsors: 1. All money collected, handled or disbursed by the school, or any activity organization or program of the school, shall be deposited with the middle school secretary. Records of all such funds collected, handled, or disbursed within the school must be kept. All disbursements shall be made by check. Proper requisition and invoices must support each check. 2. Each sponsor will receive a “sponsor print out of activity account” to use for keeping accurate and up-to-date records of income and expenses. These print outs are very important to keep a running balance of accounts. 3. Teachers with responsibility for collecting monies will be issued receipt books. Each receipt will be a duplicate. These receipt books are the property of the school and will be reclaimed at the end of the year. When students turn in money, the teacher will immediately write a receipt and give the original receipt to the student to take to his/her parents. Do not allow students to write receipts. Each receipt will be properly dated, stating pupil’s name and purpose of the collection. The teacher will add the amounts of the receipts written since the date of the last deposit and take this money to the high school secretary who will issue the teacher a receipt. Money is to be turned in daily. When turning in money, notify the secretary as to what the money was collected for (candy sales, ticket sales, sausage, uniforms, etc.). Money will be in a money bag or envelope when given to the secretary. 4. When it becomes necessary for a teacher to “void” a receipt, the teacher must write across the face of the original receipt “void” and staple it to the carbon copy. BOTH COPIES MUST REMAIN IN THE RECEIPT BOOK. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TEAR BOTH RECEIPTS FROM THE RECEIPT BOOK. 5. No post-dated check, cash advance slip, or I.O.U. shall be accepted. Personal checks should not be cashed from the funds. 6. Before expenditures of any fund account are made, the sponsor of the said fund shall submit a requisition. GUIDANCE SERVICES The District employs a School Counselor who may serve as a liaison between students, teachers, and parents. Counseling is the process in which an experienced and trained person assists a second person:
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to understand himself/herself and his/her opportunities to make appropriate adjustments and decisions in light of his/her understanding to accept the responsibility of his/her choice to follow a course of action in harmony with his choice. Students may request an appointment through the school counselor. Teachers or the building principal may refer students to the School Counselor. Email the counselor your concerns. In addition, parents who wish to meet with the School Counselor may schedule an appointment.
The following guidance services are available in the School Counselor’s office:1. Enrollment 2. Personal counseling 3. Individual counseling 4. Preparatory programs 5. Individual testing 6. Group testing 7. Parent-teacher conferences 8. Student-teacher conferences 9. Student aid 10. Change of schedules 11. Grade checks VISITORS All visitors will report to the principal’s office. Teachers are asked to assist by reporting all visitors who do not comply. Report any visitor not wearing a visitor badge to the office. Visitors to the middle school may not visit with teachers while they are responsible for instruction. Except for relevant school business that requires immediate attention, students are not to visit other teachers during class time. DO NOT ADMIT LIST (DNA) / DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS The office will provide all teachers with a DO NOT ADMIT LIST (DNA) of students who have not had their absence cleared by a parent. Only those whose names appear on the DNA list must report to the office for an admit. All others will be considered excused. Teachers are asked to check their daily list each hour and send students before class starts. No student who is on the DNA list is to be admitted to any class without a written admit. All reinstatement slips issued by the office are to be returned to the principal’s office on the same day that they were issued, complete with all teacher’s signatures. They should be returned by the student’s last period teacher. The DNA list will be provided through e-mail from Wendy. Check e-mail everyday.
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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN: The high school publishes two Daily Announcement Bulletins to keep both students and teachers informed. Included in the bulletins are the following items: 1. The day’s DNA list 2. Teacher’s information 3. Student information Teachers and students are expected to be aware of the information presented in the day’s bulletin, therefore; teachers are asked to post the student bulletin somewhere in the classroom. RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM CLASS Individual or groups of students are to be released from scheduled classes only upon request of the Principal or Counselor. The following procedure will be followed: 1. Sponsors and teachers who feel that they must have students released from scheduled class are to make the request to the Principal in writing ASAP. 2. The Principal will contact the teachers involved and obtain their approval. 3. The Principal will send the student(s) requested to the designated area. REFERRAL PROCESS Disciplinary referrals serve several purposes. They provide the individual teacher with a record of action taken or assistance requested from the office. Any student sent to the office should be accompanied by a discipline referral form with all copies intact. The form should be signed by the teacher. After the principal receives the form and deals with the student, one copy of the form describing the action taken is returned to the teacher. A copy is retained by the principal and a copy is mailed to the student’s parents. Referral slips should be completed on any incident considered serious enough to warrant a reprimand. IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISP) Students are assigned to the ISP program by the office only. Teachers will receive a request for work for the student. Unless otherwise noted, please return the assignments to the office by 8:25 a.m. the following day. Sending extra work is encouraged. If a student is assigned ISP for two or more days, teachers will visit the student personally during the planning period. The student may be escorted to the teacher’s classroom to receive additional help during this time. STUDENT BUSINESS OUTSIDE OF CLASS Our business is teaching; the student’s business is learning. Neither of us can conduct our business if the student is out of class. While there will be occasions that require time out of class, we can avoid a great deal of wasted time by following a few simple guidelines:
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1. Students should be allowed to use the restrooms or go the water fountain in cases of emergency only. A hall pass is always necessary. 2. It is very seldom that it is necessary to send more than one student at a time to accomplish a task. By not allowing students to leave in pairs, the teacher can cut down on misbehavior in the halls. 3. All business concerning locker problems, personal problems, and lost items should be tended to in the Principal’s office before or after school, between classes or during lunch. If these times are not feasible, then the student should make an appointment. 4. In case of illness, the student is to be sent to the principal’s office with a hall pass. In case of extreme illness, it is advisable to send a trustworthy student or aide to accompany the ill student. 5. The phone should not be used during class time. The secretary has been instructed not to allow students to use the phone unless they are ill. Students may use the phone before school, morning break, lunch period, or after school. Do not give students permission to use the phone during class time. 6. Teachers are not to allow students to “visit” their class. If a student not on your enrollment comes to your class, ask to see the hall pass. If the student has legitimate business, have the student leave immediately after the business is finished. If the student does not have a hall pass or permission to be in your room, report that student to the teacher responsible for the student or the office. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFFICER (SRO) We are fortunate to have a School Resource Officer here at Jones High School. The officer is an Jones Police Officer. Their first priority is the safety of everyone here at the school. They are also here as a resource to you. As you write your lesson plans, keep in mind their availability. You may also want to refer students to them for counseling. THEY ARE NOT HERE TO HANDLE DISCIPLINE. He will help bring difficult students to the principal’s office if necessary.
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