OHS Student Handbook & OHS Activities Handbook

Ogden Bulldogs

 

OGDEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Student Handbook
Activities Handbook
2011-2012

732 West Division Street
P. O. Box 250
Ogden, Iowa 50212
www.ogdenschools.org

Principal/Attendance.................. 275-4034
    Fax…………………………… 275-4972
Guidance/Athletic Director.......... 275-2289
    Fax……………………………. 275-4972
Music.......................................... 275-4986
Media Center.............................. 275-4975
Food Service.............................. 275-2909
Superintendent........................... 275-2894
Bus Barn…………………………. 275-2058

OHS VISION STATEMENT
We come together as a generation of history makers,
who are willing to disturb the universe,
to make our mark as individuals in society
and together create bright futures.
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NORMAL DAY
1st Period 8:25 9:10
2nd Period 9:13 9:58   
3rd Period 10:03 10:48
4th Period 10:51 11:36
5th Period A 11:39 11:59
B 12:02 12:22
C 12:25 12:45
Harbor Group 12:48 1:03
6th Period 1:06 1:51
7th Period 1:54 2:39
8th Period 2:44 3:30

9:20 LATE START:                1:25 DISMISS:
1st Period 9:25 10:05              1st period 8:25 8:55
2nd Period 10:08 10:48           2nd period 8:58 9:28
3rd Period 10:51 11:31           3rd period 9:31 10:01
5th Period A 11:34 11:54         4th period 10:05 10:35
B 11:57 12:17                       6th period 10:38 11:08
C 12:20 12:40                      5th period A 11:11 11:31
4th Period 12:43 1:23                          B 11:34 11:54
6th Period 1:26 2:06                            C 11:57 12:17
7th Period 2:09 2:48                7th period 12:20 12:50
8th Period 2:51 3:30                8th period 12:54 1:25

10:20 LATE START:                  2:00 DISMISS:
1st Period 10:25 10:55               1st period 8:25 9:04
2nd Period 10:58 11:28               2nd period 9:07 9:45
3rd Period 11:31 12:01               3rd period 9:48 10:26
5th Period A 12:04 12:27            4th period 10:29 11:07
B 12:30 12:50                            5th period A 11:10 11:33
C 12:53 1:16                                             B 11:36 11:56
4th Period 1:19 1:49                                  C 11:59 12:22
6th Period 1:52 2:22                     6th period 12:25 12:54
7th Period 2:25 2:55                     7th period 12:57 1:26
8th Period 2:58 3:30                     8th period 1:29 2:00

 

Ogden Community High School
Student Handbook
Activities Handbook
Table of Contents

STUDENT HANDBOOK 1-29
Scheduling System 2
Opening Statement 5
Ogden Community Schools Mission Statement 5
Learning Expectations 5
Beliefs 5
Staff-Coaches-Sponsors 6-7
Student Leadership 8
Student Scholastic Achievement 9
Graduation Requirements 9
Early Graduation 9
Grade Reports 9
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences 9
Standardized Tests 9
Human Growth and Development 9
Open Enrollment 10
Class Load 10
Adding/Dropping Courses 10
Honor Roll/Awards/Recognitions 10
Semester Tests 11
Post Secondary Enrollment Options 11
School Day 11
Student Attendance 11
Tardies 12
Accumulation of Absences 12
Attendance and Classroom Performance 13
College Visits 13
Family Night 13
Inclement Weather 13
Student Health, Well-Being and Safety 13
Immunizations 13
Physical Examinations 13
Tobacco Free 14
Emergency Drills 14
Administration of Medication 15
Student Illness or Injury at School 15
Student Insurance 15
School Nurse 15
Health Screening 15
Communicable and Infectious Diseases 15
Sexual Abuse and Harassment of Students by Employees 15
Nondiscrimination 16
Bullying and Harassment 16
Assemblies 16
Field Trips 16
Activity Transportation 17
Fund Raising 17
Use of School District Facilities by Student Organizations 17
Dances/Social Functions 17
Student Organizations 17
Student Council 17
National Honor Society 18
Student Activity Tickets 18
Sportsmanship at Athletic Events 18
Student Records 18
Educational Records 18
Procedures for Students who are Transferring to Another School District 18
Student Rights and Responsibilities 19
Student Searches 19
Student Lockers 19
Valuables 19
Drug Dog Search 19
Threats of Violence 19
Dress Code 19
Care of School Property 20
Driving and Biking to School 20
Hall Passes 20
Maintaining a Favorable Environment for Learning 21
Specific Consequences to Inappropriate Classroom Behavior 21
Due Process Procedure 22
Weapons 23
Posting of Information 23
Announcements 23
Harassment 23
Student Abuse Investigators 24
School Publications 24
Miscellaneous 24
Telephone Use During the School Day 24
Restricted Items/Devices 24
Complaints 24
School Announcements 24
Visitors/Guests 25
Harbor Groups 25
School Lunch Program 25
Bus Regulations 25
Internet 25
District Internet Rules 25
Violations 26
Waiver of Student Fees 26
Guidance and Counseling 26
Student Assistance Team (SAT) 26
Phoenix Center 26
Senior Sign-out Guidelines 27
Study Hall Guidelines 27
Jurisdictional Statement 28
Homeless Children and Youth 28
Equal Educational Opportunity 28
Definitions 28
School Fees 29
Emergency Forms 29
Description of the OHS History 29
School Song, School Colors and School Mascot 29
ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK 30-37

Any and all expectations and policies stated in this handbook become effective with the
student entering the building prior to the beginning of the class day and continue until the
student leaves the building at the conclusion of classes or activities.

Opening Statement
OGDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of our school is to provide meaningful learning experiences in a positive, caring atmosphere where everyone will become a contributing member of society as a lifelong learner.

OHS VISION STATEMENT
We come together as a generation of history makers,
who are willing to disturb the universe,
to make our mark as individuals in society
and together create bright futures.
LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
We will have achieved our mission when all of our students function effectively, contribute positively, and exhibit quality performance as . . .
1. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS Who effectively communicate through speaking, writing, reading, visual/non-verbal, listening, performing and other forms of communication.
2. LIFELONG LEARNERS  Who demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and skills necessary to initiate learning for personal and occupational growth using multiple resources and technologies.
3. RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS  Who take the initiative and time to improve the quality of life for themselves and others in their local and global environment.
4. COOPERATIVE CONTRIBUTORS Who demonstrate responsibility and use effective group skills to foster, develop and maintain supportive relationships with others in culturally diverse work, community, educational and family settings.
5. PROBLEM SOLVERS  Who effectively use a variety of reasoning strategies and resources to make decisions and solve problems in multiple contexts.
6. KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE  Who acquire and utilize factual information and basic skills and processes.

BELIEFS
1. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE CAN LEARN.
2. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE LEARNS BEST WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST:  
• a safe, caring, flexible and stimulating environment  
• good emotional and physical health  
• individual attention  
• home, school, and community work together  
• students believe in themselves  
• adequate time is given for learning  
• learning problems are detected early  
• everyone comes prepared to learn
• lessons are meaningful for everyday life  
• everyone is treated fairly and with respect  
• everyone is actively involved in their learning and goal-setting  
• everyone is challenged by realistic expectations adequate tools and resources are provided  
• everyone has the opportunity to explore alternative solutions when appropriate
3. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE LEARNING PROCESS BY BEING:
• a motivator  
• a role model  
• a facilitator  
• a creator and controller of the affective and physical learning environment
• a problem solver  
• a listener  
• a diagnostician  
• a student advocate  
• organized  
• positive
4. WE BELIEVE AN EDUCATOR MUST HAVE ADEQUATE TIME FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LEARNERS.
5. WE BELIEVE AN EDUCATOR MUST HAVE TIME DAILY FOR PREPARATION AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ATTENTION.

STAFF
Board of Education
Mr. Tom Cleveland, President Mr. Sam Germer
Mr. Stan Friesen, Vice President Mr. Toby Klauenberg
Mr. Chet Hollingshead Mrs. Kris Van Pelt, Secretary
                                        Administration
Mr. Bill Roederer, Superintendent   Mr. Jerry D. Wilson, Principal
                                         Faculty/Staff
Mrs. Jill Ahrens OFFICE Secretary
Mrs. Vickie Anderson OFFICE Secretary
Mrs. Valerie Arnold 212 Special Education Associate
Miss. Terri Bohr 134 Social Studies
Mrs. Gloria Brott 228 Family Consumer Science
Mr. John Casey 20A Industrial Technology/Math
Mrs. Susan Casey MC Media Center Associate
Miss. Dena Christian 133 Social Studies
Mrs. Linda Dutcher 206 Language Arts
Mr. Rich Dutcher GUIDANCE Guidance/Counseling/Phoenix Center
Mrs. Helen Eddy PHX Phoenic Room Associate
Miss. Marissa Erickson 216 Science
Mr. John Fuller 219 Science
Mr. Rick Hamilton 20 Industrial Technology
Mr. Scott Hill 214 Special Education
Mrs. Christina Janssen-Solheim 208 Math
Mrs. Holly Johnson 227 Business Education/Computer Education
Mrs. Teresa Kemp 104 Language Arts/Computer Education
Ms. Kara Kruse 131 Art
Mr. David Larsen 22 Vocal Music
Mrs. Megan McHenry 103 Language Arts
Mrs. Laura Meyer  (1st - 4th Periods) 102 Spanish
Mr. Nate Newhard 22 Instrumental Music
Mr. Brian Reimers PE/GYM P.E./A.D.
Mrs. Michelle Reimers 211 Spanish
Mr. Tim Rons 203 Special Education
Mrs. Laura Skalicky 212 Special Education Associate
Mr. Jesse Sundell 209 Math
Mr. Ken Vigdal MC Media Technology Facilitators
Mrs. Tammy Wirtz - District School Nurse Nurse

Custodians Mr. Doug McComb (Head Custodian), Mr. Bob Powers, Mr. Mike Plueger
Cafeteria Staff Mrs. Tracy Kinna (Food Service Director),
Mrs. Deb Muhlenberg, Mrs. Amy Price, Ms. Dee Davidson

Student Activity Sponsors & Coaches
Freshmen Class Sponsor Mr. Sundell, Mr. Fuller
Sophomores Class Sponsor Mrs. McHenry, Mrs. Skalicky
Juniors Class Sponsor Miss Erickson, Mrs. Casey
Seniors Class Sponsor Mr. Reimers, Miss Bohr, Mr. Wilson
Student Council Miss Bohr, Miss Erickson, Mrs. Kemp, Mr. Wilson
National Honor Society Miss Bohr
International Club Mrs. Reimers
Thespians Mr. Larsen
Boys’ “O” Club Mr. Reimers, Boy’s Coaches
Girls’ “O” Club Mr. Lake, Girl’s Coaches
Art Club Ms. Kruse
C.M.S. Club Mr. Casey, Miss Erickson, Mr. Sundell
Cheerleaders Mrs. Shelby Hildreth
Annual Mrs. Kemp
Instrumental Music Mr. Newhard
Vocal Music Mr. Larsen
Magazine Sales Miss Dena Christian
Drama/Plays Mr. Larsen, Mrs. Casey
Speech - Large Group Mrs. Kemp
Speech - Individual Mrs. Dutcher

ATHLETICS
Athletic Director Mr. Reimers
Football Mr. Vigdal, Mr. Reimers,
Mr. Neubauer, Mr. DeMoss, Mr. AJ Pfaltzgraff
Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Mr. Ryan Kobliska, Ms. Kara Kruse
Boys’ Basketball Mr. David Morris, Mr. Lanny Stumbo
Girls’ Basketball Mr. Lake, Mr. Kent Porter
Boys’ & Girl’s Golf Mr. Randy Johnson, Mr. Wolf
Boys’ Track Mr. Hamilton
Girls’ Track Mr. Dave Neubauer, Mr. Ryan Kobliska
Baseball Mr. Dick Smith, Mr. Chad Reutter
Softball Mr. MIke Moses, Mr. Kent Porter
Volleyball Ms. Shannon Zinnel, Miss Dena Christian
Wrestling Mr. Reimers, Mr. Jesse Sundell

2011-2012
CLASS OFFICERS
Student Body  Terri Bohr, Marissa Erickson, Teresa Kemp, Jerry Wilson
President Liz Carter
V. President Morgan Bennett
Secretary Jeshua Van Sickle
Treasurer Adam Adreon

12th  Brian Reimers, Terri Bohr, Jerry Wilson
class of 2012
President Byron Klauenberg
V. President Rachel Oien
Sec/Tres Chelsea Price
Senior Rep Byron Klauenberg

11th Marissa Erickson, Susan Casey
class of 2013
President Patrick Good
V. President Hannah Nation
Secretary/Treasurer Nathan Lake
Junior Reps Patrick Good, Celine Uhl, Zach Britton, Megan Kennedy

10th Megan McHenry, Laura Skalicky
class of 2014
President Haley Meister
V. President Daniel Nida
Secretary/Treasurer Colton Wright
Sophomore Reps Haley Meister, Jacob Carlton, Kara Kieffer, Sydney Bishop

9th Jesse Sundell, John Fuller
class of 2015
President Micah Van Sickle
V. President Jacob Teter
Sec/Tres Sheldon McMain
Representatives Micah Van Sickle, Blake Price, Jackie Lawler, Ryan Halterman, Jansen Hadaway

National Honor Society Terri Bohr
President Rachael Oien
V. President Aubrey Hunter
Secretary Emily Bailey
Current members:
Emily Bailey
Amber Breitbarth
Liz Carter
Micah Gustafson
Aubrey Hunter
Meghan Johnson
Byron Klauenberg
Rachael Oien
Jill Powers

CMS Club  John Casey, Marissa Erickson, Jesse Sundell
President
V. President
Secretary/Treasurer

Student Scholastic Achievement
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a high school diploma from the Ogden Community Schools a student must successfully complete the following graduation requirements in grades 9-12:
Language Arts 40 credit hours including English 9, 10 and 11, and five credit hours of writing/communication and five credit hours Speech
Social Studies 30 credit hours including American History and Government/ Econ
Science 30 credit hours
Math 30 credit hours
Health 5 credit hours including Health I
Physical Education each semester enrolled (total of 8)
Computer 5 credit hours
Electives 105 credit hours including ten credit hours from the applied arts
Total Credit Hours = 233 

   
EARLY GRADUATION
Students may be permitted to graduate at the end of a semester or summer session, provided all graduation requirements are met, except that one credit hour of physical education shall not be required for each semester the student is graduating early (but 233 total credit hours shall be required).  Students must complete their final semester at the Ogden High School in order to qualify for early graduation, except that a student may complete his/her final graduation requirements during the summer.  Students desiring to graduate early must file an application with the High School principal by October 1 of the prior year (their junior year).  Under unusual circumstances, the deadline may be extended to the beginning of the first semester of the senior year.  Students graduating early will be ineligible for participation in instructional, co-curricular and class activities, except that they may attend prom and commencement activities after the semester or summer in which they complete their course work.  The diploma will not be awarded until spring.

GRADE REPORTS
Students/Parents are able to access their grades and produce a grade report at any time via Infinite Campus. Grades are posted to Infinite Campus for all students at grade reporting times. (mid-terms and quarters, and semesters).  Progress reports are mailed to poorly performing students at grade reporting times. The office updates student transcripts at the end of each semester.  The office produces official report cards and transcripts when requested/needed.  Parents/Guardians are encouraged to access Infinite Campus for report cards.
Students who receive an incomplete in a class must complete the class within the designated time after the start of the next quarter.  Extensions may be granted by the teacher with the permission of the principal.  Failure to finish an incomplete may result in a failing grade and loss of credit.

PARENT-STUDENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-student-teacher conferences are scheduled twice a year.  At this time you may visit with your student’s teachers.  Parents are encouraged to contact a teacher any time they feel a conference would be beneficial by e-mail, that can be found on our website www.ogdenschools.org or by calling 275-4034.

STANDARDIZED TESTS
Students are given standardized tests annually to assess a student’s ability, aptitudes, and interests.  The following testing program is carried on for all students.
Grade 9 -11: Iowa Tests of Educational Development
Grade 10 and 12: Work-Keys
Grade 10: PLAN: Given to Sophomores as a pretest for the ACT Test
Grade 11: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and ASVAB: Only for Juniors who wish to enter the National Merit Scholarship competition
Grade 11 and 12: American College Test (ACT) - college admission/placement
NOTE: Please check with the guidance counselor on the exact date and time this test will be given.  Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - used by some colleges for admission

HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
The school district provides students with instruction in human growth and development.  Parents may review the human growth and development curriculum prior to its use and have their child excused from human growth and development instruction.  Parents should contact the principal if they wish to review the curriculum or to excuse their child from human growth and development instruction.

OPEN ENROLLMENT
Iowa’s Open Enrollment law allows students residing in one school district to request transfer to another school district upon the parents’ request.  Students wishing to open enroll to another school district must apply for open enrollment by March 1 of the school year preceding the school year in which they wish to open enroll.  Students interested in open enrolling out of the school district must contact the Superintendent’s office for information and forms.

CLASS LOAD
Students are required to take a minimum of 31 credit hours each semester with a minimum of 25 credit hours earned in academic classes.  Five credit hours may be a class or a combination of Band (5 CH not in GPA) and/or Mixed Chorus/9th Chorus (3 CH not in GPA) and/or Chamber Choir (3 CH not in GPA).

ADDING/DROPPING COURSES
If it becomes necessary to change a course you are taking during the year due to some unforeseen circumstances, a conference must be held with the counselor.  Existing grade will be assigned to any course dropped.  Generally, no changes will be made after the first three days of the semester (see Course Planning Guide).

HONOR ROLL/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Academic Letter - Awarded to all students who are on the Honor Roll for three consecutive semesters with a Grade Point Average of 3.1 and a “Lamp of Knowledge” pin for each succeeding semester.  Students who transfer to Ogden from another High School may transfer one semester of a 3.1 GPA from another high school and combine it with two semesters of 3.1 at Ogden.
American Bar Citizenship Award - This award is to be made to a senior who during their high school years has demonstrated a comprehension of what good American citizenship amounts to and  the traits of good citizens in day-to-day activities and personal life, both in school and out.
Bernie Saggau Award - Given to a senior whose behavior, both in and out of school, shall be of such high quality as to bring credit to the student, the family and the school.  This behavior shall have demonstrated a respect for rules, laws, our country and its symbols, as well as our Constitution.
Bulldog Achievement Club- Students who are on the Honor Roll and earn a 3.70 Grade Point Average for any quarter.
Certificate of Academic Improvement - for those who improve their quarter or semester GPA by 3 or better or have a 3.7-4.0 GPA (compare consecutive quarters or semester).  Students must bring their report cards to the office to verify.  A certificate and free vending/pop will be given for the first two certificates earned by a student and on the third three “senior sign-out days” with parental permission will be awarded.
Dreamer and Doer Award -  Dreamers and Doers are students who exemplify the “4 C’s” - Curiosity, Confidence, Courage and Constancy.  Awarded to a senior.
Faculty Award of Merit - Faculty may recommend two students who contribute to a better educational atmosphere at the school and who are generally not receiving other recognition for achievements in scholastic or co-curricular activities.  
Heart of Iowa Activities Conference All-Activity Academic Award - Presented to seniors with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 and above and have earned 17 points through participation in Conference activities through the end of the seventh semester.
Honor Roll - The Honor Roll is announced at the end of each nine weeks.  To be placed on the Honor Roll a student must earn at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average with no grade lower than “C” and no incompletes.
#1 Club - Nominated by the staff based on one or more of the following criteria:  1) service to Ogden High School,  2) outstanding attitude,  3) noteworthy cooperation,  4) unusual initiative,  5) a unique contribution to school life.
Perfect Attendance - The Perfect Attendance award is exactly what its name implies.  This recognition is presented for quarter (letter), semester (certificate), year (medal).  Special recognition is given to seniors that have one or more years of perfect attendance including their senior year with a special medal presented to a graduating senior who has not missed a day in four or more years.
President’s Award for Educational Excellence/Improvement - Criteria include B+ average, 80 percentile on the ACT/SAT, 12 credits in basic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, and Computer Sciences).
Principal’s Leadership Award - A senior who has demonstrated the ability to combine academic excellence and exemplary leadership in school and community activities.
Student of the Month - Voted on by the staff to recognize any OHS student exhibiting the following: 1) Academic Performance, 2) Character, 3) Leadership, 4) Deportment, 5) Attitude, 6) Co-operation, 7) Improvement, 8) Effort, 9) Activities (in school and out of school).

SEMESTER TESTS
A semester test/activity will be given in every class.  Students are expected to remain in the testing area for the entire scheduled time.  Semester tests may not exceed 20% of the entire semester grade.  The semester test experience is a time where the students have the opportunity to show-case their acquired learning throughout the semester.

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS-DUAL CREDIT
Students in grades 9 through 12 may receive class or vocational-technical credits that count toward graduation requirements for successfully completed courses at community colleges, private colleges or state universities.
The school district may pay up to $250 of the cost of a course taken by 9th and 10th grade talented and gifted students and 11th and 12th grade students.  The school district pays only for courses which are not offered by the high school.
Students who fail the course or fail to receive credit in the course paid for by the school district must reimburse the school district for all costs directly related to the course.  Prior to enrolling in a course, students age 18 or over or the parents of students under age 18 shall sign a form indicating they are responsible for the costs of the course should the student fail the course or fail to receive credit for the course.  The school district may waive the cost of the course for students who fail the course for reasons beyond their control, including, but not limited to, the student’s incapacity, death in the family or a move to another school district.
Students interested in participating in this program should contact the counselor.
OHS offers dual credit courses onsite.  Students who fail the course or do not receive credit in the course, will result in that student not being allowed to enroll in future dual credit options.

SCHOOL DAY
Any and all expectations and policies stated in this handbook become effective with the students entering the building prior to the beginning of the class day and continue until the student leaves the building at the conclusion of classes or activities.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be in class and to make attendance a top priority.  Only through attendance and class participation do students achieve the benefits of the education program.   Students who are absent (in whole or in part) two through five periods will be considered as absent for one-half day; six periods or more a full day.
Students who know they will be absent must notify the office prior to the absence and obtain a Pre-Absence Make-up Slip to be signed by all teachers and presented in the office before the absence.  Failure to do so will result in the absence being UNEXCUSED.  If advance notification is not possible, parents must notify the office at 275-4034 on the day of the absence prior to 8:20 a.m.  If notification is not received, the office will attempt to contact the parent at their emergency number.  Before a student is readmitted after an absence, the student must bring a note signed by the student’s parents to the office explaining the reason for the absence (unless the parent has called the school).  
The school determines whether an absence is excused, unexcused or truancy.  Excused absences include, but are not limited to, personal illness; serious illness, injury or death of a family member; family or personal emergencies approved by the principal; recognized religious observances; medical/dental/business appointments which cannot be made other than during school time; funerals; court appearance; needed at home by a parent (on a limited basis); suspension from school; and other reasons which can be justified from an educational standpoint with approval from the principal.  Classes missed because of attendance at a school sponsored activity will not be considered an absence;  however, the student will be required to make up work missed.  Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to, shopping, missing class to get a driver’s license/hair appointments/senior pictures/doctor appointments for physicals/etc. that can be arranged at other than class time, work for an employer (except that approval is obtained from the principal in advance), superficial or unimperative reasons. Unexcused absences will be subject to one or more of the following:  a. Double class time will be made up outside regular school hours for the first offense; b. Triple class time will be made up outside regular school hours for the second offense; c. In-school suspension; d. Removal of school privileges.  Truancy is defined as an absence from school, class, detention or other school directed assignment without the prior consent of the school and the parent.  In the case of the first truancy, a student will be required to make up at least three times the amount of time missed from school (a minimum of three hours).  A second truancy will be reason for suspension.
Students who need to leave the school building during the school day must receive permission from the office (failure to do so will be considered truancy).  Students who return to class or arrive after the school day has begun must first report to the office and present a signed note from their parents to the office for readmission (unless the parent has called the school).  Students are not released to anyone other than their parents or another parent approved adult during the school day unless the office has a note signed by the student’s parents.
Students are responsible for arranging to make up schoolwork.  Students who know they are going to be absent prior to an absence must make arrangements through the office in advance to make up schoolwork in advance.  When an absence is not anticipated, schoolwork assigned on the day of the absence(s) must be made up within two times the number of days absent not to exceed five days.  The time allowed for make-up work may be extended at the discretion of the classroom teacher.   If the absence is prolonged (three or more days), the parent should make arrangements to get the student’s assignments.

TARDIES
Students are expected to be in class/school on time. Arriving late to class disrupts the lesson already in progress for the student, teacher, and other classmates. Being punctual is a life skill. Classroom teachers will review their arrival expectations at the beginning of each semester. Classroom teachers will be expected to notify students when they have been assigned a tardy. Students who are counted tardy will be subject to the following consequences:
Upon the 4th tardy to an individual class, the student will be required to attend a meeting with the counselor and/or classroom teacher to discuss the reasons for their tardies and create a plan for change. A copy of that plan will be shared with the principal.
With the 6th tardy to an individual class or when the student’s total tardies reach this number, a parental notification will be made and the student will be required to appear before the Student Assistance Team. They will either discuss their lack of progress and formulate an amended plan for change or discuss the reasons for their tardies and create a plan for change. A copy of that plan will be shared with the principal.
At the occurrence of the 10th  (total) tardy the student and parent will be required to attend a meeting with the counselor, representative of SAT, and building principal to devise a plan of action to address the ongoing tardy behavior.
If the student does not meet with school personnel, they will be assigned to an isolated area for their lunchtime and/or study hall(s) on an increasing schedule of consequences until a meeting takes place.
If an extreme pattern of tardies to class develops, the principal may use his/her discretion in assigning further consequences, which may include but are not limited to: detention, in-school suspension, receiving a failing grade in the class, being scheduled into a correspondence class at the student’s expense, out of school suspension, and appearing before the school board where expulsion will be considered.

ACCUMULATION OF ABSENCES
When the student has accumulated 5 absences from a specific class or study hall in a semester, the parents, student, and the Student Assistance Team will be notified.  When the student has missed a total of 10 periods of a specific class in a semester, the administration will investigate the students attendance record.  At either point a hearing may be called by the administration for the Student Assistance Team to determine whether or not the student will have consequences for the excessive absences.

The Student Assistance Team will rule in any number of the following ways:  
* No action - absences justified
* Student will be scheduled for detention time as per board policy
* Place the student on probation with specific attendance guidelines and possible removal of school privileges; reconvene the committee if the student exceeds the newly set standard
* Recommend that a student remain in the classes missed with no credit to be given for work assigned during the time missed.
* Evaluation by AEA Personnel.
* Allow the student to remain in class with stipulations.
* If, in the opinion of the committee, all possible solutions to the problem have been exhausted or if the student fails to follow committee recommendations, the student will be removed from the class
* Recommend student be dropped from his/her classes for the lack of attendance and rescheduled into a correspondence class at parental expense.
* Recommend the student be dropped from the class and receive a failing grade.
* Refer case to the county attorney.
* Recommend to the Ogden Board of Education expulsion proceedings commence.
APPEAL TO ANY ACTION BY THE COMMITTEE WILL BE THROUGH REGULAR DISTRICT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.  REGARDLESS OF ACTION AND/OR PARENTAL INPUT, ALL DECISIONS/ACTIONS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO PARENTS.
ATTENDANCE AND CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE
Teachers have the option of assigning participation points to their classes.  While assignments may be made-up upon returning to class, the interactions, collaborative exchange ideas, teachable moments, as well as classroom activities, can not be fully duplicated at a later time.  Make regular attendance a necessity. Such points would be affected due to lack of attendance or tardiness.  The teacher may determine that if the number/quantity of absence(s) makes it impossible for the student to pass the class; he/she may be removed from the class.

COLLEGE VISITS
Juniors and seniors are encouraged to visit college/post-secondary campuses on weekends or school holidays.  However, if that cannot be arranged, juniors and seniors may be excused up to three days cumulative their junior and seniors years (which will not affect the student’s attendance record)/four days or more (which will affect the student’s attendance record) to visit college campuses with the permission of the guidance counselor and with a note signed by the student’s parents.

FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday night is designated as family night.  No school functions, practices, or games will be scheduled after 6:15 p.m. on this night.  The only exception would be if an agency or group outside of the school schedules tournaments or meetings on this night.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
When school is canceled/delayed because of inclement weather prior to the start of the school day, students and parents are notified over WHO (1040), KWBG (1590 AM or 96.1 FM), KWMT (540 AM), KDLS (1310 AM or 105.5 FM), WOI-TV (Channel 5) and KCCI-TV (Channel 8).   The missed day may have to be made up at a later date.
Procedures regarding activities if school is canceled or dismissed early:
A. If school is canceled for the day prior to the time that buses are dispatched to their routes or if buses are dispatched and pick up students but are turned around to take students home before classes begin, then—all activity practices or performance sessions scheduled for that morning
shall be canceled. Additional practice sessions for that morning shall not be scheduled.  A decision will be made later in the school day relative to afternoon and evening practices and performances by the school administration.
B. If it is announced that the morning school session will begin one/two hour(s) late, then all practice sessions normally scheduled prior to school for that morning will be canceled.
C. If school is dismissed early during the morning session, then—activity practice sessions shall not be scheduled after the morning early dismissal.  A decision will be made later in the day relative to afternoon practices and performances by the school administration.
D.  If school is dismissed prior to 3:30 p.m. during the afternoon session, then—afternoon and evening activity practice sessions shall be canceled.  Announcement will be made as soon as possible relative to performance or competitive activities which are scheduled for that evening.
Student Health, Well-Being and Safety

IMMUNIZATIONS
Prior to starting school or when transferring into the school district, students must present an approved Iowa Department of Public Health immunization certificate signed by a health care provider stating that the student has received the immunizations required by law.  Students without the proper certificate are not allowed to attend school until they receive the immunizations or the student makes arrangements with the principal.  Only for specific medical or religious purposes are students exempted from the immunization requirements.  Students may also be required to pass a TUB test prior to attending school.  Parents who have questions should contact the nurse.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
Parents are encouraged to have their children receive periodic physical examinations.  A physical exam is highly recommended on entering high school.
Students participating in athletics/cheerleading are required to provide a school district physical examination form signed by the student’s doctor/health care professional stating the student is physically fit to perform in athletics/cheerleading prior to the start of the sport.  Failure to provide proof of a physical examination makes the student ineligible.  Students who cannot afford the cost of the physical examination should contact the coach of their sport.  Physicals are good for 13 months.

TOBACCO FREE
Ogden Community Schools supports and adheres to the State Law that prohibits the use of any tobacco product on our grounds, in our buildings, vehicles, or at any activity or event that is sanctioned by the school.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action as described in board policy.

EMERGENCY DRILLS
Periodically the school holds emergency fire, building evacuation and tornado drills.  At the beginning of each semester, teachers notify students of the procedures to follow in the event of a drill.  Emergency procedures and proper exit areas are posted in all rooms.
Students are expected to remain quiet and orderly during a drill or an emergency.

A.  Fire Drills (The Fire Alarm Will Sound)
1. Be sure all windows and doors are closed before you leave your room.
2. Go quickly as a class to the designated exit:
West Exit (back of school):  Rooms 109, 118, 131, 216, 219, 222, 227, 228
North Exit (teacher parking lot):  Rooms 102, 103, 133, 134
Front Exit:  Rooms Auditorium, 104, 105, 203, 206, 208, 209, 211, 212, 214
Gym - Closest North or Back Exit;
Locker Rooms - East or Back Exit;  
Music Rooms - Back Exit;
Industrial Arts - Back Exit or Doors;
Administrative Offices - Front Exit;
Kitchen - Back Door or West Exit
3. In case of barrier blocking designated exit, go to the next closest exit.
4.    As a class proceed to the designated evacuation site and remain there until the all clear is given.
5. Assume that all drills or alarms are the real thing.
6. Teachers:  Take your student roll with you.

B.  Tornado Drills
1. A verbal warning over the intercom system will be followed by the sounding of the Tornado Alarm.
2. All students and staff proceed to the nearest safety area as indicated below and remain there until the all clear announcement is made:
a. In the two story wing/lunchroom: All students and staff in the Media Center and Lunch Room proceed to the Media Center entrance hallway; all other students and staff proceed to the hall and rest rooms surrounding the center core.
b. Students in the multi purpose area, gymnasium, industrial arts, auditorium or music area go to the East gym hall—no one should be under the storage steps.
c. Crouch down on the floor with arms over your head.
3. Teachers’ Instructions:
a. At the first sign of warning, have someone assigned to either close or open windows as indicated.  Take your student roll and go with your students to assigned areas.
b. All doors and windows on West and South should be closed before leaving.  All windows in the North and East rooms should be left open.

C. Building Evacuation
1. An announcement will be made over the PA  system which will include information on where we are evacuating to.
2.   Following the announcement the warning signal will sound.
3. Teachers:  • take their student roll with them;  • leave the room “as is” and the door open; • be sure to review all procedures for a building evacuation in each of their classes-there will be unannounced drills; • keep students you are responsible for together, take roll when you arrive at the building we are evacuated to and KEEP YOUR STUDENTS TOGETHER.
4. Students are not to take their book bags or food/beverages (girls may take their purse if they have one with them) AND THEY ARE NOT TO GO TO OR STOP AT THEIR LOCKER.  Students are to leave their book bags ON THE FLOOR of the room they are in.
5. There is a possibility that we will have to make up time lost due to bomb scares.  Making a false bomb threat is a federal offense punishable under United Stated Code 18-844e, with a penalty of up to ten years in prison, $250,000 fine, or both.  This penalty also applies to juvenile offenders.
6. Unless absolutely necessary students are not to leave the building being evacuated to so all are available to law enforcement personnel-and then only after law enforcement has given approval and parents come and sign them out.
7. Cell phones are to be turned off unless given permission by law enforcement to have them on.
8. If appropriate, Ogden Community Schools Transportation will be called regarding buses.  If students are not going to be allowed to board buses at the evacuation site then the buses will not go to that site-students who normally ride a bus to an evacuated site will remain at their school of attendance.

D. Terrorist/Intruder
1. The first person to notice intruder (person with a weapon or person who is upset or acting out of control) will notify the principal/office.
2. CODE RED will be announced via the intercom system.
3. Lock the classroom door and close shades, turn off lights, do not allow students to leave the classroom:  • students and staff are to be seated on the floor next to the interior wall away from view of door window until further notice.  THOSE IN THE LUNCHROOM are to go into the kitchen area.
4. Students should only be allowed to leave the classroom when the all-clear announcement is given or when directed to move to another location by police.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
ALL medications, prescription or over the counter, must have a written physicians authorization on file in the school nurses office.
Medications are held in the office and administered by a secretary or the school nurse.  Medication must be in the original container.

STUDENT ILLNESS OR INJURY AT SCHOOL
A student who becomes ill or is injured at school must notify their teacher and come to the office as soon as possible to be checked by the school nurse or office staff.  In the case of a serious illness or injury, the school shall attempt to notify the parents according to the information on the emergency form.  If the nurse feels the student is too ill to remain in school, the student is released to the student’s parents or, with parental permission, to another person directed by the parents.
While the school district is not responsible for treating medical emergencies, employees may administer emergency or minor first aid if possible.  The school contacts emergency medical personnel if necessary and attempts to notify the parents where the student has been transported for treatment.

STUDENT INSURANCE
Student health and accident insurance is available to students through local insurance agencies.

SCHOOL NURSE
The school nurse is available in the office from 7:30 - 8:20 a.m. daily.  See one of the office secretaries if you need the nurse at other times during the school day.

HEALTH SCREENING
Throughout the year, the school district sponsors health screening for vision, hearing, scoliosis and height and weight measurements.  Students are automatically screened unless the parent submits a note asking the student be excused from the screening.  The grade levels included in the screening are determined annually.  

COMMUNICABLE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Students who have an infectious or communicable disease are allowed to attend school as long as they are able to do so and their presence does not pose an unreasonable risk of harm to themselves or does not create a substantial risk of illness or transmission to other students or employees.  If there is a question about whether a student should continue to attend classes, the student shall not attend class or participate in school activities without their personal physician’s approval.  Infectious or communicable diseases include, but are not limited to, mumps, measles and chicken pox.

SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS BY EMPLOYEES
The school district does not tolerate employees physically or sexually abusing or harassing students.  Students who are physically or sexually abused or harassed by an employee should notify their parents, teacher, principal or another employee.  The Iowa Department of Education has established a two-step procedure for investigating allegations of physical or sexual abuse of students by employees.  That procedure requires the school district to designate an independent investigator to look into the allegations.
The school district has designated Tammy Wirtz at 275-4266 and Larry Blaker at 515-465-4429 as its Level I Investigators [alternates Dave Neubauer (275-4716) and Rich Dutcher (1-515-547-2335) may also be contacted directly].  The Level II Investigator is the Boone County Sheriff’s Office  (515-433-0524).

Physical abuse is a non-accidental physical injury that leaves a mark at least 24 hours after the incident.  While employees cannot use physical force to discipline a student, there are times when the use of physical force is appropriate.  The times when physical force is appropriate include, but are not limited to, times when it is necessary to stop a disturbance, to obtain a weapon or other dangerous object, for purposes of self-defense or to protect the safety of others, to remove a disruptive student, to protect others from harm, for the protection of property or to protect a student from self- infliction of harm.
Sexual abuse includes, but is not limited to, sexual acts involving a student and intentional sexual behavior as well as sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when submission to such conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of the student’s education or benefits; submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that student; or the conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student’s academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.

NONDISCRIMINATION
Non-discrimination Statement

The Ogden Community School District will not discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of such individual’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, ethnic background, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  

No student in the Ogden Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination in District programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic background.

The Ogden Community School District prohibits harassment and bullying of students by other students, by employees, and by volunteers while in school, on school property, and at any school function or school-sponsored activity.  This includes harassment or bullying based on the student’s actual or perceived trait or characteristic, including the student’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital or familial status, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental ability or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attribute, political party preference, political belief, or socio-economic background.

There is a complaint procedure for processing complaints of improper discrimination and harassment.  If you have questions or a complaint please contact the District’s compliance coordinator, Bill Roederer, Superintendent, 732 West Division Street, Ogden, IA 50212; (515) 275-2894; Bill.Roederer@ogden.k12.ia.us.

BULLYING AND HARASSMENT
The District is committed to providing all students a safe and civil educational environment in which all are treated with dignity and respect. The District is also committed to promoting understanding and appreciation of the cultural diversity of our society. The District shall educate students about our cultural diversity and shall promote tolerance of individual differences.

Harassment and bullying of students is against the policy of the State of Iowa as well as of the Ogden Community School District. The District shall promote procedures and practices to reduce and eliminate harassment and bullying. The District prohibits harassment and bullying of students by other students, by employees, and by volunteers while in school, on school property, and at any school function or school-sponsored activity. This includes harassment or bullying based on the student’s actual or perceived trait or characteristic, including the student’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital or familial status, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental ability or disability, economic background. Acts of harassment or bullying may be treated as grounds for discipline. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion of a student, termination of an employee’s contract, and/or exclusion of a volunteer from District activities or premises.

Student Activities

ASSEMBLIES
Throughout the year OHS sponsors various school assemblies.  Students are required to attend except that they have had the privilege taken away for disciplinary reasons.  Students are expected to conduct themselves in appropriate manner showing respect and courtesy for those conducting the assembly.

FIELD TRIPS
In certain classes field trips and excursions are authorized and may be taken as an extension of the classroom to contribute to the achievement of the educational goals of the school district.  If a field trip is required for a course, students are expected to attend the field trip.  
WHILE ON FIELD TRIPS, STUDENTS ARE GUESTS AND CONSIDERED AMBASSADORS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OGDEN DISTRICT.  STUDENTS MUST TREAT EMPLOYEES, CHAPERONES AND GUIDES WITH RESPECT AND COURTESY.

ACTIVITY TRANSPORTATION
The school provides transportation for students who participate in school sponsored activities held out of town.  Students participating in such activities are required to ride to and from all school activities via transportation as set up by the school.  However, the parent or guardian of a student may transport his/her student with approval of the sponsor of the activity.  Obtaining permission to ride home with a parent other than the student’s own must be obtained from the sponsor of the activity before leaving for the activity, preferably one day before.

FUND RAISING
All fund raising projects must be approved by the principal well in advance of the proposed project.  A district fundraising calendar is maintained in the high school office.  Refer to it before scheduling any fundraiser.   Tickets or articles of any kind, other than those associated with school sponsored activities, are not to be sold on school property by students or outside organizations except when special permission is obtained from the principal.

USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES BY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
School district facilities are available during non school hours to school-sponsored and nonschool sponsored student organizations for the purpose of meetings or activities.  Students wishing to use the school district facilities should contact their sponsor or the principal to reserve a room.  School district policies, rules and regulations are in effect during these meetings.

DANCES/SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
A Dance Guideline and Preparation Form must be turned into the principal’s office for approval one week before any scheduled school dance.  Dances are open to the following only: 1. Ogden High School students; 2. A guest pass must be obtained from the office for all others of high school age who will be attending the dance.  This is to be done by the end of the school day preceding the dance.  Ogden High School graduates may attend the Homecoming Dance without registration; 3. It is assumed that those attending the dances will remain until the party is over, and if they leave early, they will not be expected to return; 4. Students or guests may be refused admittance or asked to leave if their conduct or condition so warrants.  5. Ogden students must be in good standing with the high school office.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Students may apply to form a school-sponsored student organization.  Applications shall be made to the building principal who shall make a recommendation to the superintendent, stating the purpose and the objectives of the organization.  No student organization shall be school-sponsored unless approval has been given by the Board of Directors and a District-approved sponsor is appointed.  No religious or political group shall be school-sponsored.
Secondary school student-initiated groups which are not school sponsored may meet on school premises during non instructional times.  The meetings shall be strictly voluntary on the part of the students, may not interfere with the orderly conduct of school activities, and shall take place before school classes begin or after school classes end.  The time and place of the meetings shall be approved in advance by the building principal and must be supervised by an employee.  Non-school persons may not direct, conduct, control or regularly attend the meetings.  Employees of the District may attend student- initiated groups organized for political or religious purposes only in a custodial capacity and shall not plan, encourage attendance, criticize or in any way participate in such meetings.  The District shall not deny such student-initiated groups the right to use school facilities pursuant to this section on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech; however, all meetings must be lawful.

STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council has a highly active role.  Its purpose is to serve as a meeting place between the student body, the staff and administration, where the students can assume as much of the responsibility for organizing their high school activities as they are able to handle.  It is the place where problems or questions that arise from either the students or the staff can be presented for discussion and consideration.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The objective of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the development of character in all students at OHS.
Criteria Used in the Selection of Members:  To be considered as a candidate for membership in the National Honor Society, Juniors and Seniors must have been enrolled at OHS for one semester and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average based on 3, 5, 7 semesters.  Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character by the faculty as a whole and reviewed for final selections based on service, leadership and character by the National Honor Society Faculty Council.  See the Guidance Counselor for more complete information.

STUDENT ACTIVITY TICKETS
Students are encouraged to purchase a student activity ticket for admission to school district activities and you are expected to show the card for admission to OHS sponsored activities.  It is good for one admission per event.  Replacement cards are $2.00 each.

SPORTSMANSHIP AT ATHLETIC EVENTS
Good conduct and good sportsmanship are expected of all students attending athletic events in which Ogden High School athletes are participating, both at home and away.  All fans should continually be reminded of the following aspects of Good Sportsmanship:
A. Showing positive support for our team.
B. Show respect for the opponent and officials at all times.  
C. Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the contest.  
D. Maintain self-control at all times.  
E. Recognize and appreciate skill and performance regardless of affiliation.  
When attending Ogden athletic events students are expected to:
A. Be watching the game (in the gym during basketball games) and not be wandering around.
B. Remain at the event.  You will not be permitted to leave the fenced area of the football field or the building and be readmitted to the event without paying admission—you can use your activity ticket for one admission per event.
C. Stand at attention and face the flag (men remove hats) during the playing of the National Anthem and the presentation of the colors.
Good sportsmanship is a very valuable possession to have.
Let’s all do our part and be proud, win or lose!

Student Records

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
Student records containing personally identifiable information, except for directory information, are confidential.  Only persons, including employees, who have a legitimate educational interest are allowed to access a student’s records without the parent’s permission.  Parents may access, request amendments to and copy their child’s records during regular office hours.  For a complete copy of the school district’s policy on student records or the procedure for filing a complaint, contact the board secretary.
Student directory information is released without parental permission unless the parent asks the school district not to release it.  Parents must notify the school district at the beginning of the school year if they do not want the school district to release directory information.  Directory information includes name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous school or institution attended by the student and other similar information.

PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Please notify the office as soon as possible if you will be transferring to another school district.  The school district transfers student’s records to a new school district upon receipt of a written request from the new school district for the student’s records.
Student Rights and Responsibilities

STUDENT SEARCHES
In order to protect the health and safety of students, employees and visitors to the school district and for the protection of the school district facilities, students and their belongings and school owned lockers and desks may be searched or inspected.  A search of a student will be justified when there is reasonable ground for the suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating the law or school district policy, rules, or regulations affecting school order.
A student’s body and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, backpack, etc.) may be searched when a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe the student is in possession of illegal or contraband items or has violated school district policies, rules, regulations or the law affecting school order.
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right.  The school retains authority to conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots.  The interior of a student’s automobile on the school premises may be searched if the school official has reasonable and articuable suspicion to believe that illegal, unauthorized or contraband items are contained inside.

STUDENT LOCKERS
Lockers, desks and other facilities remain at all times property of the District, even though temporarily assigned to students.  Students are to use lockers only for the storage of school books, school materials and possessions ordinarily used in day-to-day school activities.  Padlocks are made available to all students at registration and are the only locks to be used; unauthorized locks may be removed or cut off at the principal’s discretion.  School lockers are not storage places for materials of a private or personal nature.  Any valuables or large sums of money brought to school are at the owners risk.  You may leave them in the office during the school day for safe keeping.  All students are encouraged to keep their locker locked.
In accordance with Section 808A.2 of the Iowa Code, school officials may conduct periodic inspections of all, or a randomly selected number of school lockers, desks and other facilities or spaces owned by the school, which are provided as a courtesy to students.  These inspections may be conducted without prior notice, however they will either occur in the presence of students whose lockers are being inspected or in the presence of at least one school official.  If a prohibited item is found, the student may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, and items which may be illegal to possess may be turned over to the proper authorities.

VALUABLES
They should never be left in unlocked lockers or lying around.  During Physical Education or any sport activity check any valuables or money with your teacher/coach or lock it up in your locker.

DRUG DOG SEARCH
We want to make everyone aware that there WILL BE random searches of all lockers held periodically and that the searches will also include the parking lot.  Any student found to be in possession of an illegal substance/drug will receive an automatic 10 day out-of-school suspension with a possible recommendation to the Board of Education for long term suspension or expulsion.

THREATS OF VIOLENCE
All threats of violence, whether oral, written, or symbolic, against students, employees, visitors, or to school facilities are prohibited.  All such threats will be promptly investigated.  Law enforcement may be contacted.  Threats issued and delivered away from school or school activities may be grounds for disciplinary action if the threat impacts the orderly and efficient operation of the school.
Students engaging in threatening behavior will face disciplinary consequences up to and including expulsion.

DRESS CODE
There is a strong connection between individual academic performance, student’s appearance and conduct. Students in our learning environment are expected to maintain an appearance which is not distracting to staff or other students. Inappropriate attire is any clothing or apparel that disrupts the educational process, threatens the learning environment, or endangers the heath or safety of students or any other persons. When a student’s appearance is determined to be detrimental and a distraction to the educational environment, the student will be required to meet with the principal and consequences will be in accordance with the following:
If a first offense occurs the student will be given a warning, and a review of the policy will occur.  The second offense will call for a parental/guardian contact, the student will be required to change into appropriate clothing or wear school-supplied attire. A third offense will result in the student being required to change their attire, an additional parental contact will be made, and the student will be scheduled to spend time in the office during their lunch and study hall periods for 5 days. Administrative discretion and extended consequences will be used when dealing with habitual offenders.
The following will be expected of all students to help create a more positive, inviting, learning environment at OHS:
(1) Not wearing head apparel (hats, bandanas, etc.) during school hours including events/assemblies in the auditorium/gym.
(2) Any clothing that allows undergarments to be visible is also prohibited and considered a distraction to the educational environment. Tops that are worn are not to show midriff and/or cleavage. Mid thigh shorts are appropriate during hot weather - short shorts are not appropriate.
(3) Not wearing clothing or other apparel or bringing to school/school activities gym bags promoting products which are illegal for use by minors such as alcohol, tobacco or drugs, or clothing/gym bags that display obscene material, profanity or reference to subversion are not permitted.
(4) Attire (not just shirts) that violates District Policy or rules on maintaining an environment free from harassment or demeaning messages, including those with racial and/or sexual overtones are not permitted.
While the primary responsibility for appearance rests with the students and their parents/guardian, the administration reserves the right to judge what is proper and what is not.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are expected to take care of school property including desks, chairs, books, lockers and school equipment.  Vandalism is not tolerated.  Students found to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school property may be required to reimburse the school district.  In certain circumstances, students may be reported to law enforcement officials.

DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND STUDENT PARKING
All students that bring a vehicle to school and park on school property must register their vehicle with the office for easier identification.
For the safety of all, students are expected to drive courteously and carefully on and around the school grounds. Driving to school is a privilege, not a right, and any abuse of the privilege will result in the loss of such privileges.
The following govern driving to school:
1. Senior Parking is restricted to registered vehicles that display a valid parking permit. Registered valid parking permits are to be displayed in the lower right corner of the rear window. All cars should be parked front bumper to curb so that the permit is viewable from the drive. The senior area begins with the west most parking spot and runs up to the third light post from the west. Once the (45) designated spaces are occupied, seniors have to park in other open student parking spaces in the designated student parking lots.
2. All other students should park in the remainder of the strip parking (east of the identified senior parking) or the east student parking lot.
3. Students are not to park in the west or south hard surfaced staff-visitor parking lots during school hours.    (Except for Student of The Month Parking)
4. All students are expected to park in an appropriate manner regardless of the parking lot or weather conditions.
5. Motorcycles are to be parked in the northwest corner of he staff parking lot.
6. Any student driver who is observed driving carelessly or recklessly on the school grounds will be disciplined, including possible involvement with local law enforcement officials.
7. Students must get a permission from the office if it is necessary to go to their cars during the school day.
8. No student cars are to be parked in the front drive.
9. Students are asked not to loiter in the parking lot before and after school.
10. In order to offer parking for the patrons of our after-school activities, students who are participants in these activities are asked to follow these guidelines: During the fall and winter seasons, student participants are to park in the back gravel lot for their scheduled activity. During the spring and summer seasons, students are to park in the west staff-visitor parking, in front of the school, or in the regular student parking areas.
Consequences:
Failure to follow the above mentioned expectations will result in either a warning, loss of privileges, having to park off school grounds, or having their car towed at the owner’s expense.

HALL PASSES
Students must have a Hallway Passport from a staff member to be in the halls when classes are in session.  

MAINTAINING A FAVORABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING
Expected Standard of Conduct:  Students are expected to govern their actions, taking into account the rights and welfare of others.  It is the policy of the Board of Directors to expect and require responsible behavior of all students in their dealings with staff members, other students and visitors in the schools.  Students are, therefore, expected to  a) have regular and responsible attendance;  b) respect the rights and property of others and of the District;  c) abide by all laws, rules, and regulations of the District;  d) be courteous to others;  e) refrain from possessing, using, or distributing tobacco products, beer, alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or dangerous objects; and  f) participate responsibly in educational and co-curricular activities.  This shall apply to students while they are on school premises or vehicles, while attending or participating in school events, and while students are away from school if their conduct directly affects the order and management of the District.
Breach of Standard of Conduct:  Any conduct of a student which interferes with the learning environment or proper functioning of school activities shall be considered a breach of the minimal standard of conduct.  Examples of such misconduct include:
1. Disruptive behavior, such as temper tantrums, fighting or rowdy behavior, using abusive, harassing, lewd or profane language or gestures, intentionally interfering with the conduct of classes or activities.
2. Intentionally damaging, defacing or destroying any District (or District where we are a guest) building, fixture, piece of equipment or item.
3. Intentionally damaging, defacing or destroying any property of another student, staff member or other person.
4. Abusing, assaulting,  threatening (physically or verbally), harassing, intimidating another individual.
5. Inappropriate boy/girl relationship behavior (holding hands is acceptable).
6. Possessing, using or distributing weapons, explosives or other dangerous objects or toy weapons.
7. Possessing, using, consuming, distributing or manufacturing any tobacco product, beer, alcoholic beverage, controlled substance (unless pursuant to a valid prescription of a licensed practitioner), “look alike” substance, or drug paraphernalia.
8. Attending or participating in any school activity under the influence of beer, an alcoholic beverage, or controlled substance (unless pursuant to a valid prescription of a licensed practitioner) or simulating intoxication.
9. Refusing to conform to policies, rules, regulations or directives of the District, its officers, employees, or agents when acting within the scope of their employment or duties.
10. Gambling
11. Cheating/Academic Honesty:  Students at OHS should be proud of their own personal academic performances.  Tests, quizzes, individual projects, assignment, papers, and reports are to be completed by the individual receiving credit for that work.  Actions which give any student an unfair advantage in school work are to be discouraged and will be penalized.  
At a minimum the student will receive no credit.
12.  Committing or attempting to commit a theft or knowingly possessing stolen property.
13.  Initiating, circulation or participating in the circulation of a report or warning of fire or other catastrophe knowing such report or warning to be false.
14.  Entering or remaining on school property without permission of school officials.
15.  Annoying, threatening or harassing a person over the telephone/electronic device.
16.Wearing head apparel (hats, bandanas, etc.) during school hours at fine arts events/assemblies in the auditorium/gym.
17.  The student shall not as a matter of course use language of a profane or obscene nature, verbal or written.  Libelous or slanderous communications are improper on all occasions.
18.  A student shall not repeatedly fail to comply with the directions of authorized school personnel during any period that the student is properly under the authority of the school personnel.
Please remember that this list above is not an exclusive list.

SPECIFIC CONSEQUENCES TO INAPPROPRIATE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
A. Warning; student-teacher conference
B. Detention; parental contact made.  Principal notified
C. Sent from class to office; parent must come in for a conference and parent/student must commit to change behavior before the student can return to class; parent, student, teacher, counselor (principal?) involved in conference; warning regarding next step.  Principal notified
D. Sent from class to office; three day in-school suspension; conference involving parent, student, teacher, counselor, principal.
E. Sent from class to office; long term (up to ten (10) days) in-school suspension; conference with parent, teacher, principal and superintendent.
F. In the case of severe misbehavior such as fighting, vandalism, defying a staff member, or stopping the class/study area from functioning, the Discipline Hierarchy no longer applies.  The immediate consequence will be that the student is sent to the
principal’s office where he/she will remain until the principal and staff member can confer and decide on a course of action (C, D or E at minimum).

Additional courses of action the school might invoke in an effort to alter undesirable behavior may include:
1. A CONFERENCE
2. DISMISSAL FROM CLASS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME
3. DETENTION
Students may be assigned detention by the principal’s office or any member of the high school staff.  This is for students with undesirable patterns of attendance, tardiness, or conduct as well as other disciplinary problems.  The following will apply to those given a detention:
a. You are to report to the teacher assigning the detention on the day and at the time assigned for making up time.  Detentions assigned through the office are to be made up in the morning from 7:30-8:00 a.m. or after school from 3:30-4:00 p.m. Detentions assigned by other school personnel will be served with the one assigning the detention at the time assigned.  Bring work to do or something to read and cooperate with the detention supervisor.
b. You will be given one day to make arrangements for serving a detention.
c. You must report to the detention room or the teacher for whom you are serving the detention every day until the assignment is completed unless you are excused in advance by the principal/teacher
d. Failure to report for a detention will result in the detention time being doubled.  A second failure to report without being excused will result in detention time being tripled and a call to your parent.  Failure to report, following parental contact, will result in a suspension.
4. SPECIFIC SEATING ASSIGNMENT
5. RESTRICTION OF PRIVILEGES
6. WORK DETAIL
7. INELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVITIES (See eligibility policy)
8. APOLOGY
9. WRITTEN CONTRACTING FOR CHANGE
10. RESTITUTION FOR DAMAGED OR DESTROYED PROPERTY
11. REPLACEMENT OF MATERIALS
12. REFERRAL TO OTHER AGENCIES
13. REMOVAL FROM CLASS
14. SUSPENSION

Students involved in disciplinary matters of serious offense or repeated small offenses, immorality, or when the presence of the student is detrimental to the best interests of  the school are subject to immediate suspension for periods of one to ten days after a conference with the principal at which time the student will be informed as to the reasons for considering suspension.  The student will be given the opportunity to be heard before a decision on suspension is made. Suspensions will generally be “in-school suspensions” but may be out of school, at the discretion of the principal.  A conference with the student’s parents will be necessary before the student may return to class. A zero daily grade will be entered in each teacher’s grade book for each day missed.  All missed tests and class assignments may be made up and full credit entered in the grade book.  It is the student’s responsibility to make these arrangements.  
15. LONG-TERM SUSPENSION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
16. EXPULSION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Due Process Procedure
The Ogden Community School District recognizes and supports the principal of Due Process.  It is the goal of the district to resolve students’ complaints and grievances at the lowest level.  Students who have complaints or grievances regarding school district policies, rules and regulations or other matters must follow the following procedures:
1. If an employee is involved, discuss the complaint with the employee
2. If unsatisfied with the employee’s response or if there is no employee involved, talk to the principal
3. If unsatisfied with the principal’s response, talk to the superintendent
4. If unsatisfied with the superintendent’s response, students may request to speak to the Board of Education

WEAPONS
Firearms (any weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary or poison gas) and other dangerous objects shall be taken from students and others who bring them on school premises or vehicles or to school activities.  Confiscation of firearms or other dangerous objects shall be reported to law enforcement officials, and students will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion. In addition any object which staff, and the students, are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as to provide an atmosphere free from physical or sexual abuse or could be used to injure another person and which has no school-related purpose will be considered a weapon.  An object which has a school-related purpose but which is used to threaten or inflict injury will be considered a weapon!

POSTING OF INFORMATION
Students who wish to post or distribute information must receive permission from the principal before the posting or distribution.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements to be read to the student body should be written out and initialed by your sponsor, advisor, or coach and in the principal’s office by 8:00 a.m. of the day that they are to be read.  Place them in the clip, give them to one of the secretaries or send it via e-mail to the office.

HARASSMENT
All members of the Ogden Community School District, including but not necessarily limited to, the Board, the Administration, the faculty, the students, are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as to provide an atmosphere free from physical or sexual abuse or harassment. Harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization in any form, but not limited to: electronic, written, verbal, physical act, or conduct, which creates an objectively hostile school environment, will not be tolerated.  Any person who engages in abuse or harassment while acting AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY WILL BE IN VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY AND SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED BY SCHOOL BOARD POLICY.  REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

DEFINITION
Any electronic (such as emails or instant messages), written, verbal or physical act or conduct toward a student that is based on an actual or perceived trait or characteristic that creates or could reasonably be expected to create an objectively hostile school environment is prohibited. An objectively hostile school environment is created if the act or conduct
* Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property;
* Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health;
* Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s academic performance;
* Has the effect of substantially interfering with  the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from District services, activities, or privileges.
Examples of prohibited behavior may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Unwelcome touching;
* Inappropriate or demeaning remarks, jokes, stories, activities, symbols, signs or posters;
* Implied or explicit threats concerning grades, awards, property or opportunities;
* Requiring, explicitly or implicitly, that a student submit to harassment or bullying as a term or condition of the student’s participation in any educational program or activity.
It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District that school employees not commit acts of physical or sexual abuse, including inappropriate and intentional sexual behavior, toward students.  Any school employee who commits such acts is subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including discharge.
It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District to respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school employees by investigating or arranging for full investigation of any allegation, and to do so in a reasonably prudent manner.  The Ogden Community School District has appointed level-one investigators and alternates, and has arranged for or contracted with a trained, experienced professional to serve as the level-two investigator.

STUDENT ABUSE INVESTIGATORS
The following people are Student Abuse investigators for the Ogden Community School District:  
Level I Investigator:  
Tammy Wirtz, School Nurse, Phone: 275-4266
Larry Blaker, Phone: 1-515-465-4429
Level I Alternate Investigators:
- Rich Dutcher, Phone: 1-515-547-2335
Dave Neubauer, Phone:  275-4716
Level II Investigator:
Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Phone:1-515-433-0524

SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS
School-sponsored publications are to provide students an opportunity to learn responsible journalism within and as a supplement to the adopted curriculum.  School-sponsored publications, including but not limited to the school page in THE OGDEN REPORTER  and the yearbook, shall not encourage unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school rules and regulations, shall not be libelous or slanderous, contain obscene material, or cause the material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the schools.  All publications must identify the author of articles.  The faculty advisors shall supervise the students’ productions to maintain professional standards of English and journalism and to insure compliance with this policy and related rules.  If an item is deleted by the advisor, there may be an appeal to the principal.  The building principal shall designate the time, manner and place of distribution of all student publications.

Miscellaneous

TELEPHONE USE DURNIG THE SCHOOL DAY
Generally, students receiving telephone calls during school hours are not called to the telephone.  The office will take a message and forward it to the student.  Only in emergency situations are students removed from class or another school activity to receive a telephone call.  If it is necessary to use a telephone during the school day students are to use the student telephone located in the hall or office—all other telephones are for staff use only.

RESTRICTED ITEMS/DEVICES
Except for health or other unusual reasons approved by the principal, students may not use any electronic communication device, personal/music player/iPod, and personal video game in school. (Not an inclusive listing)
Cell phones and other personal communication devices must be turned off and out of sight during the school day unless the use of the device is a part of an activity supervised by school staff in an attendance area. If a student needs to use their device, they should be sent to the office where personnel will direct them to a use area.
Personal Communication Devices: Upon the first offense the device will be taken from the student and may be picked up after school from the Principal (or their designee) after a review of the policy is held. If a second offense occurs, the student will relinquish their device to the Office/Principal at the beginning of the next school day for 5 consecutive school days. A parental/guardian contact will also occur.
Failure to relinquish the phone will cause the student to be placed in a restricted area during their study hall/lunch times and a parent/guardian notified. Administrative discretion and extended consequences will be used when dealing with habitual offenders.
Texting violations will automatically be processed as a second violation.

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY BE USED IN A LOCKER ROOM OR RESTROOM AT ANY TIME!

Violations of this expectation will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis with regard to the circumstances, individual involvement, and ramifications of the incident. Sanctions may be more severe if the situation compromises another person’s right to privacy.
Communication device usage in the building is a privilege, not a right, and abuse of the privilege will result in loss of privileges.
Laser Beam Lights - are prohibited at school and all school activities.  If another person's right to privacy has been violated, the regular sequence of consequences will no longer be in effect. The device will be taken from the student for a minimum three-day period and a parent/ guardian - principal conference must occur before the device will be returned to the student.

COMPLAINTS
Complaint procedures are available in the counselors and high school office. More specific explanation of the complaint process is contained in board policy.

SCHOOL ANNOUCEMENTS
Students are responsible for knowing the content of daily announcements.  Students who wish to have an item included in the daily announcements must have permission from the principal.

VISITORS/GUESTS
Visitors to the school grounds must check in at the principal’s office.  If a student wishes to bring a guest to school, the student must receive permission from the principal 48 hours prior to the guest’s visit.  Visits should not occur during the last month of a semester.

HARBOR GROUPS
The Harbor Group is made up of a small number of students facilitated by a staff member.  The purpose of Harbor Group is:  •to personalize the educational process for all students; •to provide an adult advocate for each student; •to improve school climate and communication; to provide an opportunity for students to get to know each other, •to improve student accountability toward academic growth

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATES A BREAKFAST AND A LUNCH PROGRAM.  STUDENTS MAY EITHER BRING THEIR OWN LUNCHES TO SCHOOL OR PURCHASE A LUNCH.   FUNDS MAY BE DEPOSITIED INTO THE STUDENTS ACCOUNTS IN THE KITCHEN BEFORE 11:00 A.M.  IF YOU DESIRE A SALAD OR ALTERNATE SANDWICH, SIGN UP IN THE KITCHEN BEFORE 10:00 A.M. STUDENT ARE ALLOWED TWO CHARGES.

BUS REGULATIONS
Students riding school buses are expected to follow the regulations set in this handbook for school behavior as well as those set by the bus driver of his/her bus.  Failure to comply may result in your not being allowed to ride the bus for a period of time.
In order to provide safe transportation for all students riding school vehicles, students must conduct themselves in a responsible manner at all times.  The administration shall adopt rules for conduct on school vehicles.  The rules shall include, but are not limited to, the following expected behaviors:
- Students are to enter and leave the vehicle in an orderly fashion.
- Students are to be courteous and avoid actions which distract the driver.
- Students are to remain seated while the vehicle is in motion.
- Students are to exercise proper care so as to avoid damage or destruction of the vehicle.
- Aisles are to remain clear.
- No objects or arms or other body parts are to protrude through the windows.

If your student is involved in a discipline problem you will be informed by phone and he or she will bring you a form letter from the bus driver.  The first note is a warning notice.  The second note will bring with it a two (2) day suspension from riding the bus.  The third will mean a five (5) day suspension of riding privileges.  The fourth note may result in being suspended from bus riding privileges for up to the balance of the school year and may carry over into the upcoming school year.  If the first offense, or any offense, is so serious as to put other students’ safety in jeopardy, transportation privileges may be suspended for the violation without a warning.   During a period of suspension of bus riding privileges, it will be the responsibility of the parent to provide or arrange for the daily transportation of their student to and from school.

INTERNET
We are pleased to offer students of the Ogden Community School District access to the district computer network and the Internet.    To gain access to the Internet, all students must sign and return the student Internet user agreement and parent/guardian permission form to the Media Center director.  Families should be warned that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people.  While our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access other materials as well.  We believe that the benefits to individuals from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any disadvantages.  But ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources.  To that end, the Ogden Community School District supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access.

DISTRICT INTERNET RULES
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway.  Communications on the network are often public in nature.  General school rules for behavior and communications apply.
The network is provided for individuals to conduct research and communicate with others.  Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner.  Parent/guardian permission is required.  Access is a privilege - not a right.  Access entails responsibility.  Individual users of the district computer network are responsible for their behavior and communications over the networks.  Users will comply with district standards and will honor the agreements they have signed. Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers.  Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and to insure that users are using the system responsibly.  Users should not expect that files stored on the district servers will always be private.
The following are not permitted and are considered violations of the network:
- Use of peripherals.
- Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
- Using obscene language
- Harassing, hate mail, insulting or attacking others.
- Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
- Violating copyright laws.
- Using or attempting to use someone else’s password.
- Trespassing in someone else’s folders, work or files.
- Intentionally wasting resources (playing games).
- Employing the network for commercial purposes.
- Other activities considered inappropriate.
- Forwarding jokes, chain letters, or other inappropriate materials

VIOLATIONS
Violations will result in a loss of independent Internet access, as well as other disciplinary or legal action. Parents and the building principal will be notified when a student’s privileges are revoked. Violations will be handled on a case-by-case basis
Access privileges will be reinstated at the discretion of the District Technology Committee or their designee.
Internet access privileges can also be temporarily denied at the discretion of the building administrator.

WAIVER OF STUDENT FEES
Students whose families meet the income guidelines for free or reduced price lunch, the Family Investment Program (FIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), transportation assistance under open enrollment, or who are in foster care are eligible to have their student fees waived or partially waived.  Students whose families are experiencing a temporary financial difficulty may be eligible for a temporary waiver of student fees.  Parents or students who believe they may qualify for temporary financial hardship should contact the Superintendent’s office at registration time for a waiver form.  This waiver does not carry over from year to year and must be completed annually.

Guidance and Counseling
The guidance program in the Ogden Community High School is designed to help each student achieve his/her maximum potential during his/her high school program.  To achieve this goal a program of guidance, counseling, and testing is available for every student and supported by supplemental library and resource material.
Guidance services are available for every student in the school.  These services include assistance for educational planning, interpretation of the scores, occupational information, career information, study helps, help with home, school and social concerns, or questions that the student may feel s/he should like to discuss with the counselor.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE TEAM
The major goal of the Student Assistance Team (SAT) is to assist students who are having difficulty: 1) meeting the educational goals of the school, 2) completing high school, 3) becoming productive members of society.  Referrals can be made by students, parents, staff and community members to the High School Counselor.

PHOENIX CENTER
The Phoenix Center is available to provide students with academic support, individual and group counseling, organizational and social skills, and improve peer relations.  The program is voluntary.   Both the student and the parent(s) must agree to be involved and that the program would be beneficial for the student.  For further information contact the High School Counselor (275-2289).

SENIOR SIGN-OUT GUIDELINES
Senior Sign-out is a senior privilege.  To participate, the following guidelines must be followed:
1. Seniors who qualify for senior sign-out and have a regularly scheduled first period study hall do not need to be to school until their first scheduled class.  If you are tardy/absent to your first class for any reason you may lose your senior sign-out privilege.
*NO SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED TO ACCOMODATE SENIOR SIGN-OUT.
2. To leave the building:
A. You must have received written parental permission to participate in this program.
B. You must have a minimum “C-” in all classes from the previous grading period to qualify.
C.  You must not be listed on the teacher’s weekly report as making little or no progress/doing below your capabilities based on your record or behind in your assignments.
D. You must have a minimum of one period free.
E. You must sign out in the office (must be legible, first and last name) indicating time out and specifically where you are going.  If you have no classes for the remainder of the day and you do not intend to return, please indicate this by a line drawn in the “return time” column.  Failure to do so will result in your losing senior sign-out privileges for a minimum of one week.  You will be considered as truant if you fail to sign out.
F. After signing out you are to leave the building and school property by the most direct means - no wandering around the building or driving through the front drive.  You must be extremely quiet from the time you sign out, leave the building/school grounds and on returning.
G. You must sign in on returning to school before going anywhere in the building.  Failure to do so will result in your losing senior sign- out privileges for a minimum of one week.
H. Lunch times are not considered a study hall.
3. Other:
A. Missing a class as a result of signing out will be considered truancy.  Detention and full scheduling will result.
B. If a student is late for a class when coming back their privilege will be taken away for the remainder of that day and the next full day the first time;  5 days the next;  3 weeks the third time;  and taken away for good after the 4th time.  All tardies as a result of being out of the building will be unexcused.
C. All school rules apply when you are gone from the building during school hours.
D. On returning to school you are to park in the student parking lot only.  A one hour detention will be assigned if you park elsewhere - - no warnings.
E. This privilege may be withdrawn as a result of disciplinary problems while you are at school.  Conduct in class, study areas and halls affect your ability to use this privilege.
F. Complaints from townspeople will result in your not being allowed to sign out.

STUDY HALL GUIDELINES
1. Students will sit four to a table of their choice on a permanent basis (designated tables will be reserved for special circumstances)
2. All students need to be seated in the study hall area for attendance when the bell rings or you will be counted tardy or absent.
3. Those with written passes, may leave as soon as attendance is taken and they are dismissed by the study hall supervisor.
4. Any student who needs to use the Media Center computers needs to make arrangements with the study hall supervisor prior to their leaving study hall if you are eligible academically.
5. Study Hall will be a quite place for students to work for the first 20 minutes of each period.  There will be no talking, getting drinks or food during this time.  Make sure that you bring something to work on or something to read.  After the 20 min., you are able, with permission, to get something to drink, eat or use the restroom.
6. General:
A.  all trash and cans are to be disposed of properly
B.  when leaving, please push chairs up to the table
C.  all talking must be done quietly at your table; permission must be given to talk to someone at another table
D. No card games will be played in study hall
7. Seniors:  if you are in the study hall/media center/classroom when the bell rings, you are to remain in the study hall/media center/classroom and go by the rules of the study hall/media center/classroom until the end of the period; if you enter the study hall/media center/classroom after the beginning of the period without a pass for a specific purpose (i.e. coming back from senior sign out) you are to remain in the study hall/media center/classroom and go by the rules of the study hall/media center/classroom;  in study hall
please sit at the tables assigned to seniors.
8. Other:  
• change will not be available during passing time;     
• no food products (chips, candy, rolls, etc.) can be taken from the lunchroom during the school day.

JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT
This handbook is an extension of board policy and is a reflection of the goals and objectives of the board.  The board, administration and employees expect students to conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age level and maturity and with respect and consideration for the rights of others.  Students are expected to treat teachers, other employees, students, visitors and guests with respect and courtesy.  Students may not use abusive language, profanity or obscene gestures or language.  With the exception of holding hands, public displays of affection and similar inappropriate relationship behavior is prohibited.

Homeless Children and Youth
The District: shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children and youth within the District, shall encourage their enrollment in school, shall eliminate existing barriers in District policies and procedures which may serve as barriers to their enrollment, and shall ensure that homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free public education, including public preschool education, as is provided to other children and youth.
Definition: “Homeless children and youth” means individuals from age 3 through age 21 who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
Liaison: The Superintendent shall serve as the District’s liaison for homeless children and youth.
The entire District policy regarding homeless children and youth may be found in board policy under code 501.9.

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The Ogden Community School District does not discriminate in its education programs or educational activities on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, marital status or disability.  Students are educated in programs which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society.  Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Affirmative Action Coordinator.  The Affirmative Action Coordinator is Bill Roederer, Superintendent of Schools, and can be reached at 515-275-2894.  Inquiries may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 10220 North Executive Hills, Blvd., 8th Floor, Kansas City, MO  64153-1367, (816) 891- 8156, or the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0146, (515) 281-5294.

The school district, in its educational program, has a process to assist students experiencing behavior and learning difficulties.  The Student Assistance Team is responsible for this process.  Representatives from the area education agency may also assist the school district in this process.  Parents or students wanting access to this process should contact the Guidance Counselor.

This handbook and school district policies, rules and regulations are in effect while students are on school grounds, school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-owned and/or school- operated buses or vehicles or chartered buses; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directly affects the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district or involves students or staff.  School district policies, rules and regulations are in effect 12 months a year.  A violation of  a school district policy, rule or regulation may result in disciplinary action and may affect a student’s eligibility to participate in co-curricular activities whether the violation occurred while school was in session or while school was not in session.
Students are expected to comply with and abide by the school district’s policies, rules and regulations.  Students who fail to abide by the school district’s policies, rules and regulations may be disciplined for conduct which disrupts or interferes with the education program; conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the school district or school activity; conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to obtain their education or to participate in school activities; or conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere.  Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, removal from the classroom, detention, suspension, probation and expulsion.  Discipline can also include prohibition from participating in co-curricular activities.  The discipline imposed is based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident and the student’s record.  The school reserves and retains the right to modify, eliminate or establish school district policies, rules and regulations as circumstances warrant, including those contained in the handbook.  Students are expected to know the contents of the handbook and comply with it.

DEFINITIONS
In this handbook, the word “parent” also means “guardian” unless otherwise stated.  An administrator’s title, such as superintendent or principal, also means that individual’s designee unless otherwise stated.  The term “school grounds” includes the school district facilities, school district property, property within the jurisdiction of the school district or school district premises, school-owned or school-operated buses or vehicles and chartered buses.  The term “school facilities” includes school district buildings.  The term “school activities” means all school activities in which students are involved whether they are school-sponsored or school-approved, whether they are an event or an activity, or whether they are held on or off school grounds.

 
School Fees
The school district charges fees for certain items, such as registration (books, towels and locks), activity participation, instrument rental, etc.  An additional fee is charged for books not returned or books returned with damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Parents or students who believe they may qualify for temporary financial hardship (i.e., meet income guidelines for free or reduced price lunch, foster care, Supplemental Security Income, transportation assistance under open enrollment) should contact the Superintendent’s Office at registration for a waiver form.  This waiver does not carry over from year to year.   

EMERGENCY FORMS
At the beginning of each school year, parents must file an emergency form with the office providing the emergency telephone numbers of the parents as well as alternate persons to contact in the event the school is unable to locate the parents.  The emergency form also includes a statement that gives the school district permission to release the student to the alternate person in the event the parents cannot be reached.  Parents must notify the Principal’s Office if the information on the emergency form changes during the school year.   

DESCRIPTION OF THE OHS HISTORY
The first school in Ogden was opened shortly after the town was founded in 1866.  The first classes were held on the second floor of a store building in downtown Ogden at 330 West Walnut Street.  The first schoolhouse was built in 1870 on the Southeast corner of First and Elm streets.  The first building in which high school courses were offered was built in 1875 at the corner of NW 2nd and Sycamore Streets.  This building was destroyed by fire in 1894 and rebuilt on the same site.  A more modern high school was built in 1915 in the same block and served until 1968.  The construction of the current high school began in April of 1967 and was moved into December 19 and 20, 1968.
In 1889 the first class completed the prescribed high school course of study and the county superintendent of schools conducted examinations in a room over what was the City State Bank building on Walnut Street.  
The members of the first graduating class were Lilian Nelson and Eugene Clark.

SCHOOL SONG, SCHOOL COLORS AND SCHOOL MASCOT

School Song:  OGDEN FIGHT SONG (On Wisconsin)
ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
BEATS THEM EVERY TIME,
WHEN THE GAME IS OVER,
VICTORY WILL BE THINE..
(RAH, RAH, RAH!)

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
SHOW YOUR COLORS TRUE.
EVERYONE AT O-H-S
IS BACKING YOU.

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
FIGHT RIGHT THROUGH THAT LINE,
SEND THE BALL RIGHT DOWN THE FIELD BOYS,
TOUCHDOWN EVERY TIME.
(RAH, RAH, RAH!).

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
SHOW YOUR COLORS TRUE
EVERYONE AT O-H-S
IS BACKING YOU.

School Colors: ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE
School Mascot: BULLDOG

 

 

2011-2012

Ogden Community High School

ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK

for

Students

Ogden High School Student Activities Handbook for Students

Introduction

This Student Activities Handbook has been prepared for the benefit of the student, parents, and the coaches or directors in an effort to make interscholastic activities a contributing and worthwhile part of our total school program.  We believe that our activities program is an integral part of our total school program and that participation is a PRIVILEGE.  As such, it provides certain opportunities and emphasizes definite goals that are difficult to duplicate or achieve in other high school activities or in later in life. It is our desire that activities be an enriching and healthful experience in which physical, mental, and social growth can be stimulated. A student-parent conference in which the rules of this handbook are read and discussed, will help to bring about a greater understanding of the aims and objectives of the District activities program.  Students must be willing to accept training rules, regulations, and responsibilities that are unique to our activities program.  In accordance with rules of the Ogden High School and state associations, enforcement of this handbook is the joint responsibility of the school, parents, and participants.

2.  Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to represent Ogden Community High School in any co-curricular activity, the student must:

A.  be considered by the Administration, a representative of Ogden’s standards of conduct and sportsmanship.
B.  maintain academic eligibility.  (This policy is described later.)
C.  be under the age of twenty (20).
D.  maintain amateur status.
E.  have a physical examination yearly as confirmed on the physical examination form prior to  participation in athletics, including cheerleading.
F.  complete an acknowledgment of risk form prior to participation in athletics.
G.  have signed an Ogden High School Pre-season Information form prior to participation.
H.  have parent/guardian review the Activities Handbook and sign the Ogden High School Pre-season Information form prior to participation.
I.  Iowa athletes are allowed eight (8) consecutive semesters of participation.
J.  Attend a student handbook review assembly or make up meeting with the AD.

3.  Personal Conduct

All participants shall conduct themselves in such a way as to reflect positively on themselves, their families, and school while representing Ogden on and off the field, abiding by the Ogden Activity Code.

4.  School Attendance Requirements

A participant is expected to maintain regular school attendance as a prerequisite to participation in activities.
The following policy must be adhered to relating to school attendance:

1.  A student must be present for the entire school day to participate in activities (plays, musicals, speech, athletics, cheerleading, etc.)  Students who are absent (in whole or in part) two through five periods will be considered as absent for one-half day; six periods or more shall be considered a full day.
2.  Students will not be allowed to compete in a contest/activity, if on the day of the event, they have:
a.  been excused for illness.
b.  been suspended from school  (in school or out-of-school)
c.  an UNEXCUSED absence from school, or
d.  been absent.   Students who are absent (in whole or in part) two through five periods will be considered as absent for one-half day; six periods or more a full day.
3.  The students must be in school in the P.M. (periods 5-8) to practice for an activity after school on that day.
Exceptions:  funerals and scheduled appointments.  These are to be cleared in advance by the building principal, or in the principal’s absence, by the principal’s appointed representative.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain permission from the principal in advance.
4.  Home-school students are exempt from OHS school attendance requirements

5.  Locker Rooms and Care of Equipment

A.  The locker rooms are for players and coaches or sponsors only.
B.  There shall be no horseplay in the locker rooms at any time.
C.  Locker rooms are to be kept clean.
D.  Each student is responsible for the proper care and safekeeping of the equipment issued.  
Lockers must be secured before and after practices and/or competition.
E.  The full replacement cost of school issued apparel or equipment that is lost or stolen must be paid to the AD’s office or to the coach or sponsor in charge.
F.  No participant will be allowed to practice for another sport until all equipment and/or uniform obligations are cleared up with the student’s previous coach.
G.  School-owned apparel and equipment is to be worn only at District scheduled practices and competitions unless specifically cleared by the coach.

6.  Transportation Regulations

Participants must travel to and from contests in transportation provided by the Ogden Community School District.
The exceptions are:
A.  Injury to a participant that would require alternate transportation.
B.  Parents make prior arrangements with the coach in advance of the trip by having the approved travel reason on file with the coach on the day of the trip.
C.  The participant will be released to the parent(s) by the coach upon the parent(s) signing the approved travel release at the contest.
D.  It is in the discretion of the coach or sponsor to decide whether a student should be allowed to ride home with a parent if the parent approaches a coach at an away contest and requests his/her son/daughter ride home with the parent.  The parent must sign the proper form as well.
E.  In no case will a participant be allowed to ride home with another student.
F.  Students are considered “good will” ambassadors for Ogden both on and off the playing field.
G.  Students who miss the bus to an activity will not be permitted to dress or participate in that activity unless the coach or sponsor in his/her sole discretion decides that a valid emergency beyond the control of the student existed.
H.  Any damage to buses caused by students, will be paid for by the students involved.  The students may also be dismissed from the group they are representing.

7. Non-discrimination Statement

The Ogden Community School District will not discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of such individual’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, ethnic background, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  

No student in the Ogden Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination in District programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic background.

The Ogden Community School District prohibits harassment and bullying of students by other students, by employees, and by volunteers while in school, on school property, and at any school function or school-sponsored activity.  This includes harassment or bullying based on the student’s actual or perceived trait or characteristic, including the student’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital or familial status, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental ability or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attribute, political party preference, political belief, or socio-economic background.

There is a complaint procedure for processing complaints of improper discrimination and harassment.  If you have questions or a complaint please contact the District’s compliance coordinator, Bill Roederer, Superintendent, 732 West Division Street, Ogden, IA 50212; (515) 275-2894; HYPERLINK "mailto:Bill.Roederer@ogden.k12.ia.us"Bill.Roederer@ogden.k12.ia.us.

8.  Attendance for Activities

A.  Students are required to attend all practices and games or activities in the sport or activity in which they are a part, unless specifically excused by the coach or director of that activity.
B.  The validity of the excuse shall be determined by the coach or director in charge of the activity.  The coach or director is expected to apply this policy in a fair and uniform manner.
C.  Students shall inform the coach or director, in advance, of the reason for the student’s need to be absent as a condition of being excused.  Prior notice would not be required in case of sudden illness or emergency, but an attempt to notify the coach would be highly appreciated.
D.  Attendance of assigned members at games or performances is compulsory, except for sickness or emergency.
E.  In case of conflict between two activities the AD and/or Principal will determine which activity takes precedence by using the following set of criteria:
1.  State events including sectional, district, regional, or sub-state shall have top priority.
2.  If a conflict exists because of postponement, the rescheduled event shall have the lowest priority unless it is a state event.
3.  A scheduled event shall have priority over a practice session.
4.  In the case of athletic practice conflicts, a sport in season will have priority over a sport not yet in playing season.
5.  If local events (those not assigned by the state) are scheduled on the same date, the coach and /or sponsor of the activities will communicate well in advance to resolved the conflict for the student.  In no case shall a student ever be placed in a position of conflict by the coach and /or sponsor.
6.  Coaches and sponsors shall have the right to mutually resolve any student conflict between themselves in spite of the above guidelines.
7.  In cases where conflict cannot be resolved, the Athletic Director and/or Principal, after consulting with the coach and/or sponsor, will resolved the conflict.
F.  To earn a letter award in a sport or activity, the student must finish the season and meet the lettering criteria put out by the coach or sponsor.
G.  A student may participate in only one sport per season.
H.  Once a student goes out for a sport, the student cannot drop that sport to participate in another sport during the same season.  For example, a student cannot start track and later drop out of track and start baseball/softball/soccer until the track season has been completed.  Students will have the first two weeks of the season to make up their minds.  They may drop one sport and go out for another within that two week period with no penalty.  After the first two weeks of any season, students will not be allowed to drop one sport and participate in another sport during that season.

Any decision in the previously named areas may be appealed to the AD, then to the high school principal, then to the Superintendent of Schools, and then to the Ogden School Board.  An appeal at any level must be filed not more than 15 days after a decision is rendered.  An appeal does not stay the action taken.

9.  Training Rules

A.  Coaches and directors may establish and enforce reasonable rules for the participants in the activity they coach or direct.  Such rules must be written, discussed, and given to each participant. These rules will also be discussed and given to the AD and/or to the Principal in advance of the season to determine reasonableness and fairness.
B.  All participants in activities are to adhere to the rules prescribed by the coach or director.  Deviation from these rules may be cause for dismissal from the activity.

10.  Insurance

A.  All participants in athletics and cheerleading are recommended to secure health and accident insurance at the participant’s own expense.  A group insurance plan is available through local Insurance companies for those students and parents who may be interested.

11.  Unauthorized Possession of School-Owned Equipment

No Ogden student shall have in his/her possession any school-owned equipment, from an Ogden school or from any other school except that equipment specifically checked out to the student by the Ogden District.  At no time is school equipment to be worn in public, except for practice, games/meets/performances or authorized by the coach or director.  The District may also prosecute students with stolen equipment.

12.  Letter Awards
Varsity letters are awarded to deserving students in activities.  Each participant who letters in a particular activity will be given one award letter for that activity.
OGDEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY CODE

A.  PURPOSE:
 
The purpose of the Eligibility Code is to establish and provide for the enforcement of academic standards and standards of conduct for students participating in co-curricular activities in Grades 7 through 12 of the Ogden Community School District.  Underlying this purpose is the premise that participation in co-curricular activities is a privilege to be earned not only by demonstrating a particular talent or ability but also by demonstrating exemplary conduct.
“Co-curricular activities” shall mean interscholastic athletic competition, music programs, student publications, cheerleading, drama and speech programs, homecoming appearances/performances, student government and all other school programs and activities in which students in Grades 7 through 12 may participate under the official sponsorship of the Ogden Community School District and for which no academic credit is awarded and which are not prerequisites for graduation from Ogden Community High School.

B.  ACADEMIC STANDARDS:
 
(1) State standards: A student must receive credit in at least 4 subjects at all times. Each contestant shall be passing all coursework for which credit is given and shall be making adequate progress toward graduation requirements at the end of each grading period. “Grading period” shall mean the period of time at the end of which a student in grades 9 through 12 receives a final grade and course credit is awarded for passing grades.  If at the end of any grading period a contestant is given a failing grade in any course for which credit is awarded, the contestant is ineligible to dress for and compete in the next occurring interscholastic athletic contests and competitions in which the contestant is a contestant for 30 consecutive calendar days.
“Pass To Play”  If the student who is ineligible for athletic competition is also involved in speech, drama, or music, the student will have a concurrent 30 consecutive calendar day period of ineligibility for any performance that is not a required class activity.
(2) Ogden standards: All participants in co-curricular activities shall be regular students of the school in good standing; shall be under 20 years of age; shall not be failing more than one academic course for the current period when class grades are computed. Class grades will be checked at mid-term of each quarter and at the end of the first and third quarter; students who are failing more than one academic course will be declared ineligible to represent the school.  At mid-term, a student so declared ineligible will be declared eligible as soon as the minimum academic standards are met. At the quarter grading period, students so declared ineligible will have their academic progress reevaluated two weeks after being declared ineligible and will be declared eligible when minimum academic standards are met.
At the semester grading period, when credit is determined/earned, any student failing a class will be ineligible to dress for and compete in interscholastic athletics for 30 consecutive calendar days if the student is a bona fide contestant of an athletic event during the school year. If the failure occurs at the conclusion of the second semester, the student is ineligible for a period of four calendar weeks of a summer sport, or 30 consecutive calendar days of the next sport where the student is a contestant.  Those in charge of co-curricular activities will study the list of those students with academic deficiencies and personally counsel the ones they feel need help, contacting the teachers involved to determine what measures should be taken to help solve the deficiency.

C. STANDARD OF CONDUCT:

Any student whose conduct, either in or out of school, is such as to make him or her unworthy to represent the ideals, principles and standards of the Ogden Community Schools shall be declared ineligible to participate in co-curricular activities by the administration. It shall be the responsibility of all persons enrolled as students in Grades 7 through 12 of the Ogden Community School District to obey all governmental laws and ordinances, to obey all policies, rules and regulations of the Ogden Community School District, including rules and regulations for the particular activity in which the student is participating, and to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect credit to themselves, their school, and their community,
It shall be a violation of the Eligibility Code for any student to commit any of the following acts even though the violation has occurred out-of-season or outside of the school year:
1. The commission of a crime under any governmental law or ordinance or if the student is placed on official or unofficial probation. However, commission of crimes involving motor vehicles that are classified as simple misdemeanors shall not be considered a violation of the Eligibility Code.  A determination that a student has violated the Eligibility Code by the commission of a crime may be made without regard to whether the student is prosecuted or convicted of such crime by other public authorities.
2.  The use, consumption, possession or distribution of alcoholic liquor or beer or of any controlled substance as defined in Chapter 204 of the Code of Iowa or of 'look-a-like' substances.
3.   Repeated violations or serious violations of any written rule or regulation adopted by the Board of Directors of the Ogden Community School District.

D.  ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATION:

If it is alleged by any person to the school principal having supervisory authority over a student that such student has violated the Eligibility Code, the principal shall promptly investigate the factual circumstances relevant to such allegation and based upon such investigation, shall determine whether such student has in fact violated the Eligibility Code.  Such investigation and determination shall not be limited by any formal rules of evidence or procedure. As part of the administrative investigation, the student shall be given notice, oral or written, of the charges and an opportunity to respond, but the principal shall not be required to afford the student an opportunity to secure counsel, to confront and cross-examine witnesses, or to call his/her own witnesses. If the student denies the charges, the student shall be given an explanation of the evidence against the student. The principal shall conduct an investigation and make a determination even if the student is not currently out for an activity.

E. NOTICE TO PARENT/GUARDIAN:

The principal, upon making a determination that a student has violated the Eligibility Code, shall promptly mail or deliver to the student's parent or guardian a written Notice of Violation of Eligibility Code which shall contain the following:
1. The student's name and the names and addresses of the student's parents or guardians.
2. A statement as to the time, place and circumstances of the violation the student is alleged to have committed.
3. A statement describing the disciplinary action to be imposed upon the student for violating the Eligibility Code and the effective date on which such punishment shall commence.
4. A statement that the principal’s determination as to the student’s violation of the Eligibility Code and the punishment imposed therefore shall become final and effective as stated, unless an appeal is taken to the Board of Directors of the Ogden Community Schools within five (5) calendar days of mailing or delivery of the notification.

F. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - GRADES 9-12:

A student who violates the Eligibility Code during enrollment in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 shall be ineligible to participate in any co-curricular activity in accordance with the following provisions:
1. For a first violation in grades 9-12, the student shall be ineligible for a period of three (3) consecutive calendar weeks commencing at the time of the effective date noted on the Notice of the Violation. If the student admits to the violation when asked by the principal/athletic director/coach/director, the ineligibility period will be reduced to one (1) week.
2. For the second violation in grades 9-12, the student shall be ineligible for a period of six (6) consecutive calendar weeks commencing at the time of the effective date noted on the Notice of Violation. If the student admits to the violation when asked by the principal/athletic director/coach/director, the ineligibility period will be reduced to four (4) weeks.
3. For the third violation in grades 9-12, the student shall be ineligible for a period of three (3) consecutive calendar months commencing at the time of the effective date noted on the Notice of the Violation. If the student admits to the violation when asked by the principal/athletic director/coach/director, the ineligibility period will be reduced to two (2) months.
4. For a fourth violation in grades 9-12, and for any subsequent violation, the student shall be ineligible for a period of twelve (12) consecutive calendar months commencing at the time of the effective date noted on the Notice of Violation. If the student admits to the violation when asked by the principal/athletic director/coach/director, the ineligibility period will be reduced to eight (8) months.
5. If a student does not have a subsequent violation for twelve (12) consecutive calendar months after the last violation, the subsequent violation will be considered as a first violation. If a student is declared ineligible, but does not go out for an activity for twelve (12) consecutive calendar months after the violation, the student shall not be required to serve the penalty.
6. If a student consumes, possesses or distributes an alcoholic beverage or illegal drug at a practice or
performance or is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or illegal drug at a practice or performance, the student will be ineligible in all co-curricular activities in which he/she is participating as noted in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 above and in addition shall be ineligible for the remainder of the season in the activity in which the violation occurred.
7. Ineligibility will generally be served in an activity in which the student normally participates.
8. The student may also be required to attend counseling/assessment, with the type of counseling/assessment to be approved by the principal. Counseling/assessment services provided outside of the District's guidance program shall be the financial responsibility of the student's parents/ guardians.

G. CONSECUTIVE PERIODS OF INELIGIBILITY:

If a student violates the Eligibility Code at a time when he or she is ineligible to participate in co-curricular activities by virtue of a prior violation, the period shall commence after the period of ineligibility for all prior violations end.

H. NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED SPORTS:
 
Students who participate in school-sponsored athletics must first obtain written permission from the Principal and Athletic Director before participating in the same non-school sponsored sport during the school season.  Students who violate this prohibition shall be ineligible for any co-curricular activity in accordance with provisions of Section F-Disciplinary Actions.

I.  OTHER FACTORS RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY:

1. ATTENDANCE: A student must be in school and attend classes all day of any scheduled event or practice in order to be eligible to participate, unless a reason for an absence is approved by the Administrator in advance -such as attending a funeral; medical, dental or counseling appointment; family emergencies.   Students must also attend required AKF meeting.
2. DRESS: All students representing the school will be required to dress as prescribed by the faculty member responsible and approved by the administration.
3. OTHER RULES: Coaches and sponsors may make other reasonable rules as they relate to their activity as long as they are approved in advance by the administration.
4. STUDENT NOTIFICATION: Each activity sponsor shall provide each student with a copy of the Eligibility Code and any other rules that may pertain to their individual activity.
5. TRANSFER STUDENTS:  Any student declared ineligible under the prior school district’s Good Conduct Rule, and then without having completed the full period of ineligibility at that school, transfers to the Ogden Community School District, will not be eligible for interscholastic competition at Ogden Community Schools until the full period of ineligibility has been completed.  Once that time period of eligibility as been completed, the student is then immediately eligible for interscholastic competition at Ogden Community Schools as far as any Good Conduct Rule is concerned.

J. APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
 
If the principal determines that a student has violated the Eligibility Code and is, therefore, ineligible to participate in co-curricular activities for a certain period of time, the student shall have the right to appeal from such determination to the Board of Directors of the Ogden Community School District in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Within five (5) calendar days after the date on which the principal mails or delivers to the student's parent or guardian the Notice of Violation of Eligibility Code, and not later, the student or his/her parents or guardians shall deliver to the Secretary of the Board of Directors or to the Superintendent or to the principal a written notice of appeal stating the objections to the principal's determination and requesting an oral hearing thereon before the Board of Directors.
2. The President of the Board of Directors shall schedule a meeting of the Board of Directors for a time within five (5) days after receipt of the written notice of appeal and shall give not less than two (3) days written or oral notice of the time, date and place of such meeting to the students parents or guardians unless the appeal is withdrawn in writing.
3. The hearing procedures provided for expulsion procedures under Ogden Community School District Board Policy 502.8 shall be followed.
4. A written appeal by the student or parent/guardian from the principal’s determination shall NOT stay the operation of the punishment imposed in the Notice of Violation of Eligibility Code while the appeal is pending.  If the Board upholds the principals determination, the period of ineligibility shall commence upon the Board's vote to uphold the determination.
5. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the Board of Directors, an appeal may be made to the Iowa Department of Education, in accordance with its rules. An appeal to the Iowa Department of Education shall not automatically stay the operation of the punishment while the appeal is pending.

FAMILY NIGHT

Wednesday night is designated as family night.  No school functions, practices, or games will be scheduled after 6:15 p.m. on this night.  The only exception would be if an agency or group outside of the school schedules tournaments or meetings on this night.

SPORTSMANSHIP AT EVENTS

Good conduct and good sportsmanship are expected of all students attending athletic events in which Ogden High School athletes are participating, both at home and away.  All fans should continually be reminded of the following aspects of Good Sportsmanship:
A. Show positive support for our team.
B. Show respect for the opponent and officials at all times.  
C. Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the contest.  
D. Maintain self-control at all times.  
E. Recognize and appreciate skill and performance regardless of affiliation.  

When attending Ogden athletic events students are expected to:
A. Be watching the game (in the gym during basketball games) and not be wandering around.
B. Remain at the event.  Spectators will not be permitted to leave the fenced area of the football field or the building and be readmitted to the event without paying admission-- activity tickets are good for one admission per event.
C. Stand at attention and face the flag (men remove hats) during the playing of the National Anthem and the presentation of the colors.

Good sportsmanship is a very valuable possession to have.
Let's all do our part and be proud, win or lose!

OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL PRE-SEASON INFORMATION:

Student Name (print):  _______________________________  Grade:  _______

Acknowledgment of Risk for Athletic Participation:

We are aware that participation in sports may be dangerous and involves many risks of injury and may even result in death.

__________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Student Signature Parent Signature

Student Activities Handbook:

We have received, read, and reviewed the Student Handbook, Student Activities Handbook and the CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY CODE.  
Our signatures indicate that we agree to be bound by the terms of this handbook and that the punishment in this policy will not be affected by our court system.  

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brian Reimers, Athletic Director, or
Jerry Wilson, High School Principal, at 515-275-4034.

_________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Student Signature Parent Signature

STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

Name:______________________________________  Age:_____   Sex:____   Birth Date:___________
Address:__________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________
Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________
Employer of Parent/Guardian:______________________________________
Address of Employer:_________________________________ Phone:____________________________
Insurance Carrier:__________________________________________
Insurance Policy Number:____________________________________
Pertinent existing physical information: (diabetes, seizures, Hx of head injury, unconsciousness and/or confusion)
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Previous serious injuries: (date and nature)
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Medications taken regularly:______________________________________________________________
Known allergies/drug reactions: ___________________________________________________________
Are glasses worn ____  contact lenses ____ dentures ____ partials ____
Last tetanus toxin: _____________________
Hospital preference: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Physician preference: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________

In an emergency, I give permission to school personnel to treat my child if parent/guardian cannot be reached:

______ Yes    _______ No

PLEASE FILL OUT FORM ON REVERSE SIDE

School Song, School Colors and School Mascot

SCHOOL SONG:

OGDEN FIGHT SONG (On Wisconsin)

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
BEATS THEM EVERY TIME,
WHEN THE GAME IS OVER,
VICTORY WILL BE THINE.
(RAH, RAH, RAH!)

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
SHOW YOUR COLORS TRUE.
EVERYONE AT O-H-S
IS BACKING YOU.

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
FIGHT RIGHT THROUGH THAT LINE,
SEND THE BALL RIGHT DOWN THE FIELD BOYS,
TOUCHDOWN EVERY TIME.
(RAH, RAH, RAH!).

ONWARD OGDEN, ONWARD OGDEN,
SHOW YOUR COLORS TRUE
EVERYONE AT O-H-S
IS BACKING YOU.

School Colors:  ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE

School Mascot:  BULLDOG