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Jenks High Schooland Freshman AcademyStudent/Parent HandbookJenks Public SchoolsHigh School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2009-10Jenks High School Alma MaterOur flag unfurls in bright arrayas we look to victory,Maroon and white reflect the mightof our strength through unity.May the Trojan torch burn brightlythat all may see the ray.To the path that leads to heights unknownOur Trojans will lead the way.2012-2013

PARENT/GUARDIANIMPORTANT NOTICEThe front and back of this sheet contains the user agreement and sign-off release for threedifferent policies, Media, Student Internet/Computer, and Handbook. The parent/guardian willbe required to complete and sign ALL three releases. Please complete both sides of the releaseportion, detach on the dotted line and return it to your student’s school.Secondary Student(MS/FA/JAC/HS)Media AgreementThroughout the year, Jenks Public Schoolsprograms are periodically videotaped for thepurpose of in-service training for the staff aswell as for other professional groups. Themonthly publication of Our Schools, containingphotographs and information about students,staff, parents/guardians, and events, ispublished in print, as well as on the JenksPublic Schools Web site. In addition, due tothe outstanding reputation of the District, thenews media frequently makes requests forvideotaping programs and students.Therefore, the permission of parents/guardiansis being requested prior to the use of thename, picture, and/or words of students.Secondary Student(7 th -12 th )Media ReleaseThe signature below indicates permission is granted to:1) have student photographed, videotaped, and/orinterviewed in the presence of school personnel forDistrict-use or release to media representatives.2) have student’s picture, name, and/or wordspresented on District Web pages.______________________________________Student’s Name (Please Print)_________________________Student’s ID Number______________________________________Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature______________________________________Date(Permission is in effect as of this date.)

Student Internet/Computer RELEASEI understand and will abide by the Internet User Agreement.I further understand that any violation of the regulations isunethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should Icommit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked,school disciplinary action or appropriate legal action maybe taken.______________________________________________Student Signature______________________________________________DateAs the parent/guardian of this student, I have read the InternetUser Agreement. I understand that this access is designedfor educational purposes. Jenks Public Schools have takenprecautions to eliminate controversial material. However, Ialso recognize it is impossible for the Jenks Public SchoolDistrict to restrict access to all controversial materials and Iwill not hold them responsible for materials acquired on thenetwork._________________________________________Parent/Guardian Name (please print)______________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________DateStudent Internet/Computer UserAgreement REFINEMENT1. I recognize that the District network and Internetaccess is a privilege and responsibility by …o Using my computer time and resources foracademic purposes.o Utilizing Web 2.0 tools as an extension of theclassroom.o Using appropriate language and graphics whetherposting and publishing from home or at schoolwhen using blogs, podcasts, email or other Web2.0 tools.2. I will respect and protect the privacy of othersby…o Using only assigned accounts.o Not viewing, using, or copying passwords, data, ornetworks to which I am not authorized.o Not distributing personal information (telephonenumbers and addresses) about myself or others.3. I will show respect for other computer and Internetusers by…o Using appropriate language and graphics.o Communicating only in ways that are kind andrespectful.4. I will respect and protect the intellectual property ofothers by…o Not infringing on copyrights (Making illegal copiesof music, games, or movies is prohibited).o Not plagiarizing i.e., using the words or works ofothers without giving credit.HANDBOOK RELEASE_________________________________________Student Signature_____________________________________________DateViolations of the rules and code of ethics described abovewill be dealt with seriously. Violators may lose computerprivileges.The complete Jenks Public Schools Network andInternet Acceptable Use Policy may be found in theStudent/Parent Handbook and in the Jenks PublicSchools Policies and Procedures Handbook.HANDBOOK AGREEMENT_____________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________DateMy child and I have read through the Jenks Public SchoolsStudent Handbook. My child understands and will abide bythe rules as stated in the handbook.

JENKS HIGH SCHOOL AND FRESHMAN ACADEMYSTUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK2012-2013A Guide for Students, Faculty, and PatronsThe handbook information is lengthy, but each part of it is important for the effective functioning of our schools. Thehandbook includes policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education and policies that are specific to Jenks HighSchool.All students are responsible for the information and regulations included in this handbook and are subject to all rules andpolicies set forth by the Jenks Board of Education, State Department of Education, Oklahoma Secondary School ActivitiesAssociation, and the North Central Accrediting Association. All personnel hired by the Jenks Board of Education areauthorized to enforce these policies.HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORYPhone: 918-299-4411 ...................................................... Direct Dial: 918-299-4415 + Extension NumberPrincipal ........................................................................... Mike Means ........................................................................ 2224, 2225Assistant Principal ........................................................... Eric VanZee ....................................................................... 2226Assistant Principal ........................................................... David Beiler ....................................................................... 2227Assistant Principal ........................................................... Amy Hudson, PhD. ............................................................ 2252Assistant Principal ........................................................... Eric Fox ............................................................................. 2346Assistant Principal ........................................................... Clay Martin ........................................................................ 2394Counselor ......................................................................... Kimberly Catterson ............................................................ 2228Counselor ......................................................................... Patti French ........................................................................ 2255Counselor ......................................................................... Joy Fraley ........................................................................... 2298Counselor ......................................................................... Mandy Nightengale ............................................................ 2479Counselor ......................................................................... Paula Dennis....................................................................... 2480Transportation Director .................................................... James McNabb ................................................................... 5700Athletic Director .............................................................. Tony Dillingham ................................................................ 2214, 2215Student Assistance Coordinator ....................................... Paula Lau ............................................................................ 2340Library/Media .................................................................. Carla Aldrich ...................................................................... 2359Principal—Alternative Center ......................................... Amie Hardy ........................................................................ 2420Nursing Services .............................................................. Linda Parkhurst .................................................................. 2263, 2280Registrar .......................................................................... Marsha Chastain ................................................................. 2282Special Education Coordinators ....................................... Mary Stutsman/Stacy Nissley............................................. 2436/2437Native American Education ............................................. Crystal Tiger....................................................................... 2769FRESHMAN ACADEMY DIRECTORYPhone: 918-299-4411 ...................................................... Direct Dial: 918-299-4415 + Extension NumberPrincipal ........................................................................... Mark Cyrus................................................................ 2270Assistant Principal ........................................................... Judi Thorn ................................................................ 2351Counselor ......................................................................... Jim Cooper ................................................................ 2267Counselor ......................................................................... Edie Winters .............................................................. 2268Library/Media .................................................................. Phyllis Nethercot ....................................................... 2513Nursing Services .............................................................. Linda Parkhurst ......................................................... 2263, 2280Registrar .......................................................................... Debi Rowland ............................................................ 2250Special Education Coordinators ....................................... Keri Marlin/Jennifer Roberts ..................................... 2537/2538Motto (Vision)“A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow”Mission Statement of Jenks Public SchoolsJenks Public Schools, inspired by our tradition of excellence,is committed to the shared responsibility of preparing all learners for productive,responsible citizenship in an ever-changing world.Revised by the Board of Education, June 1996.Jenks Public SchoolsHigh School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................ 1ASBESTOS HAZARD ............................................................... 1SITE INTERVENTION TEAMS ............................................... 1CHILD IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, ANDEVALUATION ........................................................................ 1COLLECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLEINFORMATION ...................................................................... 1COPYRIGHT POLICY .............................................................. 2CREDIT FOR LEARNING ........................................................ 2CUSTODIAL AND NONCUSTODIAL PARENTAL RIGHTS 3DELIVERIES ............................................................................. 3DISTRIBUTION BY STUDENTS OF WRITTENMATERIALS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES ............................... 3DISTRIBUTION OF FLIERS/POSTERS-OTHERS .................. 4ELECTRONIC WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONDEVICES ................................................................................. 5ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ELD)................................................................................................. 5ETHNIC AND RACE RELATIONS POLICY........................... 5EXPENSES................................................................................. 7EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CONTRACT ................. 7FIELD TRIPS ............................................................................. 7HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING ............. 7HEALTH SERVICES ................................................................. 9INSURANCE ........................................................................... 12INTERNET BASED INSTRUCTION ...................................... 12INTERNET POLICY................................................................ 12MESSAGES ............................................................................. 15NON-ACCREDITED HOME SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ......... 15NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ............................... 15PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT .............. 16NOTIFICATION OF THREAT TO SELF OR OTHERS ......... 19PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERNS ....................................... 19PROMOTION OF TRIPS AND TRAVEL ............................... 19SEXUAL HARASSMENT ....................................................... 20SEVERE WEATHER ............................................................... 21SPECIAL EDUCATION .......................................................... 21STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING POLICY FORPARTICIPANTS IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAND/OR PARKING ON SCHOOL DISTRICTPROPERTY ........................................................................... 21TESTING STUDENTS WITH REGARD TO THE USE OFALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES .. 30BEHAVIOR POLICY .............................................................. 32GUN FREE SCHOOLS STUDENT SUSPENSIONPOLICY ........................................................................ 38WEAPONS POLICY ............................................................. 39VIOLENT OFFENSES ............................................................. 40CONFISCATED PROPERTY .................................................. 40SEARCH POLICY ................................................................... 40TRANSPORTATION POLICY ................................................ 41TUTORING AND OTHER SERVICES ................................... 41VIDEO SURVEILLANCE ....................................................... 43VISITORS ................................................................................ 44CLASSROOM VISITATION BY OTHERS ............................ 44WORK PERMIT (EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE) ............. 44GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 44TABLE OF CONTENTSACADEMICS ........................................................................... 44ACTIVITIES ............................................................................ 44ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR (SOCIAL EVENTS, DANCES, ETC.)............................................................................................... 45ACTIVITY PASS ..................................................................... 45AWARDS ................................................................................. 45BEHAVIOR .............................................................................. 47CHEATING POLICY ........................................................... 47DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY .................................. 47STUDENT POSSESSION, USE OR DISTRIBUTION OFALCOHOL, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS POLICY .................... 48FIGHTING .......................................................................... 49FOOD AND BEVERAGES .................................................. 49Jenks Public SchoolsHigh School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13RUNNING IN HALLWAYS .................................................. 49STEALING .......................................................................... 49STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS.............................................. 49TOBACCO POSSESSION AND USE .................................. 49CLASS OFFICERS .................................................................. 49COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE .................... 50CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE .................... 50CREDIT FOR LEARNING (DISTRICT POLICY 3.08) ......... 50HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS EARNED AT MIDDLE SCHOOLOR SUMMER SCHOOL ....................................................... 50CONDUCT ............................................................................... 50DECORATIONS – BALLOONS ............................................. 50DISASTER DRILLS ................................................................ 51DISCIPLINE............................................................................. 51DRESS CODE .......................................................................... 52EARLY GRADUATION .......................................................... 53ELECTRONIC DEVICES ........................................................ 53EMERGENCY ALERT ............................................................ 53CHILD NUTRITION................................................................ 53GRADE POINT AVERAGE .................................................... 53GRADING POLICY ................................................................. 54GRADUATION REQUIREMENT........................................... 55GUIDANCE OFFICE SERVICES ........................................... 56GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITY AND ATHLETICUNIFORMS, COSTUMES, ATTIRE, ANDPERFORMANCES ................................................................ 56HOMEBOUND PROGRAM .................................................... 57JENKS ALTERNATIVE CENTER .......................................... 57LETTERING IN ATHLETICS ................................................. 57LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER................................................... 56LOCKERS ................................................................................ 58LOST AND FOUND ................................................................ 58LOST/DAMAGED BOOKS ..................................................... 58MAKE-UP WORK ................................................................... 58MINUTE OF SILENCE ........................................................... 58NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION SERVICES .................. 59OSSAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.............................. 59OUTSIDE CREDITS ................................................................ 59PASS SLIPS ............................................................................. 59PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ................................................... 59PROGRAMS/PLAYS/BANQUETS ......................................... 59SCHEDULE CHANGES .......................................................... 59SCHOOL PICTURES ............................................................... 60SCHOOL RECORDS ............................................................... 60SECTION 504 .......................................................................... 60STUDENT IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT .................. 60TELEPHONES ......................................................................... 60TESTING .................................................................................. 61TESTING SERVICES .............................................................. 61TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER (VO-TECH) .................... 62VALEDICTORIANS/SALUTATORIANS .............................. 62WITHDRAWAL ...................................................................... 62SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ............................................. 63ATTENDANCE........................................................................ 63CELL PHONES / WIRELESS DEVICES ................................ 65OTHER INFORMATION ........................................................ 66CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY .............................................. 66CROSSING PATROL .......................................................... 66FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS .................................. 66MESSAGES ......................................................................... 66PARKING ............................................................................ 66PROM REGULATIONS ...................................................... 68CLASSES, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS ................................... 68FRESHMAN ACADEMY CLASSES, CLUBS &ORGANIZATIONS ............................................................... 69HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS .. 71

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESASBESTOS HAZARDAll school facilities within the Jenks Public SchoolDistrict have been inspected for the presence ofasbestos-containing materials. That action is incompliance with the Asbestos Hazard EmergencyResponse Act of 1986. All custodial and maintenancepersonnel are instructed to consult with the DistrictManagement Plan prior to the renovation and/orrepair of any facility. The complete plan is availablefor review during normal business hours at eachPrincipal’s Office or the Superintendent’s Office.Should you have any questions, contact theadministrative offices of Jenks Public Schools.INTERVENTION/ CHILD STUDY SITEINTERVENTION TEAMSWhen a student exhibits academic or behavioraldifficulties, it is vital that a process for intervention isimmediately available to both the student andteacher. Site Intervention Team facilitate this process.The membership of each team consists of skilledprofessionals who are selected based on individualstudent needs.The Site Intervention Team process affords a teacherthe opportunity to utilize educational resourcesavailable within the local educational setting.Interventions can be attempted and documented inthe regular classroom. This process must take placebefore a student can be referred to special education.Parents/guardians who desire more information aboutthis process should contact one of the InterventionTeam Leaders.PROCEDURESTeam membership, meeting times, and specificprocedures will be determined at each site. Theprocess may have the following outcomes:1. Interventions will be suggested and implementedand the problem will be resolved.2. Interventions will be suggested and implementedfor an agreed upon amount of time. One teammember may continue to follow up with theteacher, OR the team may need to reconvene andsuggest further action.3. The team may decide that interventions alreadyattempted have not succeeded and the childneeds to be referred for a multidisciplinaryassessment.CHILD IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, ANDEVALUATIONThis notice is to inform parents of the childidentification, location, and evaluation activities to beconducted throughout the year by the local District incoordination with the Oklahoma State Department ofEducation. Personally identifiable information shallbe collected and maintained in a confidential mannerin carrying out the following activities:REFERRALStudents pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade whoare suspected of having disabilities which mayrequire special education and related services may bereferred for evaluation through the local schools.Local Districts coordinate with the Sooner Start EarlyIntervention Program in referrals for eligible studentsbeginning at three (3) years of age. The OklahomaArea wide Service Information System (OASIS),through a toll-free number (1-800-42-OASIS), alsoprovides statewide information and referrals to localschools and other service providers.EVALUATIONUnder I.D.E.A. or Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct, evaluation means procedures used in accordancewith Federal laws and regulations to determinewhether a child has a disability and the nature andextent of the special education and related servicesthat the child needs. Further, evaluation denotesprocedures used selectively with an individual childand does not include basic tests administered orprocedures used with all children in a school, grade,or class. Written consent of the parent or legalguardian for such evaluation must be on file with thelocal District prior to any child receiving an initialevaluation for special education and related servicespurposes.COLLECTION OF PERSONALLYIDENTIFIABLE INFORMATIONEducational records containing personallyidentifiable information collected by schools in theidentification, location, screening, and evaluation ofchildren shall be maintained in accordance withFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)and the Policies and Procedures for SpecialEducation in Oklahoma. School districts develop andimplement a local policy regarding the collection,storage, disclosure, and destruction of confidentialstudent records. Parents may obtain a copy of thelocal policy from the local school district’sadministrator.Before any major identification, location, orevaluation, schools shall provide notice to parents.Accommodations for other languages or means ofcommunications may be provided upon request. Suchnotice shall occur at least annually prior toJenks Public Schools 1High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

conducting these activities and shall include therights of parents under FERPA.For further information, contact the office of StudentPrograms.COPYRIGHT POLICYIt is the intent of Jenks Public Schools to adhere tothe provisions of the copyright law (Title 17 of theU.S. Code) as they affect the district and itsemployees. While the law identifies some “fair use”provisions, it also defines specific restrictions on thereproduction of copyrighted materials. A copyright isa property right; willful infringement of a copyrightcan result in criminal prosecution. It is the position ofJenks Public Schools that copyrighted materials,whether they are print or non-print, will not beduplicated unless such reproduction meets “fair use”standards or unless written permission from thecopyright holder has been received. Illegal copies ofcopyrighted materials may not be made or used ondistrict equipment.Congress has identified four (4) criteria to bebalanced in considering questions of “fair use”: thepurpose and character of the use, including whethersuch use is of a commercial nature or is for non-profiteducational purposes; the nature of the copyrightedwork; the amount and substantiality of the portionused in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole;and the effect of the use upon the potential market foror value of the copyrighted work.In an effort to discourage violation of the copyrightlaw and to prevent such illegal activities: The JenksPublic Schools Copyright Policy will be printed inemployee and student handbooks of the district.Employees who willfully disregard the district’scopyright position are in violation of Board policy;they do so at their own risk and assume all liabilityresponsibility. The legal and/or insurance protectionof the district will not be extended to anyone whoviolates the fair use standards of this policy.Standardized tests are copyrighted and confidentialand cannot be copied or given to parents. Parentsmay receive and review test scores.Jenks Public Schools recognizes the importance ofprotecting its intellectual property rights in originalworks from unauthorized reproduction, distributionand public display or performance. It is the policy ofthe Board of Education to implement a copyright,ownership, and licensing policy as follows:Institutional works are the exclusive property ofJenks Schools and may not be copied, distributed,publicly performed, or displayed or used in thepreparation of derivative works without the priorwritten consent of Jenks Public Schools. Institutionalworks are original works of authorship created forschool purposes in the course of and as part of theauthor’s employment with the school or specificallycommissioned by the district to be created by theauthor for the district’s benefit.Institutional works may include, but are not limitedto, curriculum guides, curriculum materials, video oraudiovisual productions, and works that depictinterscholastic athletic, music, or other activityevents, games, meets, matches, and performances.Institutional works shall have the following noticeattached to each authorized copy:Copyright20__ Jenks Public SchoolsAll rights reserved. This material or parts hereof maynot be reproduced or transmitted in any form withoutprior written permission from an authorizedrepresentative of the Jenks Public Schools.The district may retain ownership of the institutionalworks as defined herein, but it may convey thatownership and shall have the exclusive right to retainor convey its copyright.The Superintendent or designee shall serve as theCopyright Officer for the district. The Officer willreceive and act upon all requests for permission tocopy institutional works or permission forperformance or display rights. The Officer mayapprove any request for permission to reproduce,perform or display any institutional works for noncommercialor educational purposes. Any request forprofit must be approved by the Board of Education.Copyright law also addresses the use of videos ineducational settings. For a video to meet copyrightlaw, the use must meet all four (4) of the followingcriteria: The video must be legally made or acquired,and the use of the video must take place in aclassroom or other place of instruction and bedirected by students or teachers of the institution inthe course of face-to-face teaching activities.DISTRICT COPYRIGHT POLICYCREDIT FOR LEARNINGStudents may progress in their educational endeavorsby subject, course, and/or grade level based onmastery of the Oklahoma Learner Outcomes, not ontime spent in classes, completion of assignments, orprerequisites. The student who can successfully bemoved ahead under Credit for Learning guidelinescan demonstrate content knowledge, skills, andapplication of learning in the core areas regardless oftime spent in the classroom. Parental involvement isJenks Public Schools 2High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

integral in the credit for learning/promotion processas is consideration of the student’s social, emotional,physical, and intellectual needs. Credit for Learningis intended to serve those unique students enrolled inJenks Schools whose needs cannot be met byfollowing a traditional timetable and sequence butrequire promotion beyond current placement. Creditfor Learning opportunities will be available forstudents from grades K-12 in the core content areasof language arts, mathematics, science, social studies,languages, and the arts.Students who request Credit for Learning willcomplete an application process and take a criterionreferencedtest to measure the priority skills andknowledge relevant to each core course or subject forwhich credit is desired. If passed at the ninety (90)percent or higher level, student applicants may thencomplete a performance component. That componentwill be evaluated by selected staff and must meetstandards comparable to superior ninety (90) percentperformance.Upon successful completion of both the criterion andperformance components, and after appropriateconsultation with parents, a student may be promotedand receive appropriate credit. Credit earned in highschool level courses will count toward meetinggraduation requirements. Credit will be noted as anA. No record of unsuccessful attempts will bemaintained in the student’s permanent school records.Options for accommodating student needs foradvancement after having demonstrated proficiencymay include, but are not limited to, the following:individualized instruction, correspondence courses,independent study, concurrent enrollment, crossgradegrouping, or grade/course advancement.Notification regarding the availability of Credit forLearning will be made available to parents/guardiansand students on an annual basis. Guidelines andapplication procedures will be available at eachschool and in the Office of Curriculum andInstruction.CUSTODIAL AND NON-CUSTODIALPARENTAL RIGHTSIt is the policy of the Board of Education that a parentwho is awarded legal custody of a student by courtaction shall file a copy of the current court decreeawarding such custody with the school. Bothcustodial parents and non-custodial parents who havevisitation rights will be allowed to pick up studentsafter school or appoint a designee to pick up a studentafter school, the non-custodial parent must notify theschool office on a case-by-case basis. Only thecustodial parent may enroll a student in school,withdraw a student from school, sign and approveofficial school documents, and grant early checkoutfrom school. Absent a court decree to the contrary,both natural parents/guardians have the right to viewthe student’s school records; to receive schoolprogress reports; to visit the student briefly at school;and to participate in parent teacher conferences (notnecessarily together in the same conference).DELIVERIESThe school will not accept deliveries (such as flowersor balloons) and deliveries to students cannot bemade from the office.Distribution BY STUDENTS of Written Materialsin School FacilitiesCurrent judicial decisions hold that public schoolstudents have a constitutional right to distributewritten materials in school facilities, subject toreasonable regulation by school authorities of thetime, place, and manner of distribution and subject tocertain restrictions concerning the content of thematerial.The purpose of this policy is to provide for theexercise of this right by Jenks School Districtstudents and at the same time to inform Jenks SchoolDistrict students of the conditions which the JenksSchool District Board of Education deems essentialto prevent interference with the mission of thisDistrict to provide educational services for all JenksSchool District students.Certain definitions as used in this policy are asfollows:Distribution means the circulation of written materialby handing out copies, selling, or offering copies forsale and accepting donations for copies.Written material includes, but is not limited to,leaflets, magazines, books, brochures, fliers,petitions, newspapers, buttons, badges or otherinsignia. Minors means persons under the age ofeighteen (18).Jenks Public School students may distribute writtenmaterials at any entrance or exit to a school buildingfor a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes prior tothe commencement of the earliest class in thatbuilding and not to exceed thirty (30) minutes afterthe end of the last instructional class in that building.Students may distribute written materials at anentrance or exit to a school cafeteria when lunch isbeing served in the cafeteria. Students may distributewritten materials before and after regular schoolhours at the entrances and exits to schoolgymnasiums, school stadiums, school auditoriums orother school facilities when those facilities are beingJenks Public Schools 3High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

used. Students will not distribute written materials inor on school grounds, leased parking lots, or facilitiesexcept as stated above.cause a material and substantial disruption of theproper and orderly operation of school activities orschool discipline.Students shall not distribute written materials in amanner which disrupts a school activity or whichimpedes the flow of traffic within hallways orentranceways to the school. No person will becompelled to accept any written material. A personwho declines to accept written material will not bethreatened, treated with disrespect (verbally or bygesture), or impeded in any manner.Students who distribute written materials will beresponsible for removing discarded and leftovermaterials from the school facility and grounds beforethe students leave the school premises afterdistributing material.The distribution of written material shall not berestricted or denied solely because of the political,religious or philosophical content of the material.However, students must realize that rights go handin-handwith responsibilities and that students have aresponsibility to refrain from the distribution ofwritten material which is:Obscene to minors, meaning material which, taken asa whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political orscientific value for minors; and when an averageperson, applying contemporary community standards,would find that the written material, taken as a whole,appeals to an obsessive interest in sex by minors ofthe age to whom distribution is directed;Libelous, meaning a false and unprivileged statementabout a specific individual which tends to harm theindividual’s reputation;Vulgar, lewd or indecent, meaning material which,taken as a whole, an average person would deemimproper for presentation to minors because of sexualconnotations or profane language;A display or promotion of unlawful products orservices, meaning material which advertises oradvocates the use of products or services prohibitedby law from being sold or provided to minors;Group defamation, meaning material whichdisparages a group or a member of a group on thebasis of race, religious affiliation, ethnic or nationalorigin, gender identity or preference, or handicappingcondition. This includes racial, gender related, andreligious epithets, “slurs,” insults and abuse;Disruptive of school operations, meaning materialwhich, on the basis of past experience or based onspecific instances of actual or threatened disruptionsrelating to the written material in question, is likely toStudents are required to submit written materials tothe school principal five (5) school days in advanceof distribution. If the school principal concludes thatthe submitted written material falls within one (1) ormore of the categories of prohibited materialsdescribed above, the principal shall notify thestudents in writing stating the reasons. Distributionwithout principal’s permission may subject studentsto disciplinary action as provided herein, and theprincipal may elect to take action to halt distributionof the material.Students who violate this policy will be subject todisciplinary action, including suspension.If a student is suspended for violation of this policyor if distribution of a publication is halted by aprincipal, the student may appeal the decision inaccordance with the Jenks School District StudentSuspension Procedures currently in effect.This policy does not apply to official schoolpublications, such as yearbooks or studentnewspapers published as a part of the schoolcurricula. All schools within the Jenks SchoolDistrict shall provide a notice in the StudentHandbook that by permitting the on-campusdistribution of written materials by Jenks PublicSchool students under this policy, the school, theJenks School District, and the Board of Education arenot approving any written material distributed bystudents or endorsing, supporting, or advocating thecontent of the material. Any student shall be entitledto a free copy of this policy upon request.DISTRIBUTION OF FLIERS/POSTERS-OTHERSThe distribution of all literature by outside agenciesand individuals is to be approved by the Director ofCommunications. An initial will be placed on a copyof the flier to be distributed. Site principals willdistribute only fliers that have been approved. Noliterature will be distributed that contains primarilyreligious or political materials and/or advertisingovertones which may be beneficial to any particulargroup or business at the expense of others.The Director of Communications will disapprove anyattempts by outside agencies, profit or non-profit, toexploit students of the district through the use ofadvertising or fund-raising campaigns. It should beunderstood that some advertising and sales, when inconnection with school related activities, can bebeneficial to the district and its students. Therefore,advertising and book sales may be permitted in thedistrict if they are directly related to approved schoolJenks Public Schools 4High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

clubs or related activities that benefit districtstudents. Such activities may include, but not belimited to, school newspapers, yearbooks, athleticclubs, cheerleading clubs, YMCA, and scoutingactivities. All school sponsored fund-raising projectswill be considered permissible.ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONDEVICESThe Board of Education promotes an environment forinstructional learning that is safe and secure.Therefore, the district establishes the following rulesfor the use of wireless telecommunication devices:Students are prohibited from possessing wirelesscommunication devices during school hours. Forsafety reasons, students may possess wirelesscommunication devices before and/or after school.During school hours, wireless devices may be in astudent’s car or locker, but not on a student’s person,including, but not limited to purses, pockets, andbackpacks. In order to avoid any disruption of theeducational process, all wireless communicationdevices placed in a locker must be turned off.Only a principal or other administrator may approveexceptions to this policy. A violation of any part ofthis policy may result in the wireless communicationdevices being confiscated by the administration. Theconfiscated device must be picked up by the parent orguardian and will not be released to the student. Inaddition, the student may be subject to furtherdiscipline.ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PRO-GRAM (ELD)Jenks Public School District offers an EnglishLanguage Development (ELD) program designedto develop the English skills of all students whospeak a language other than English and who arein need of additional English instruction due tolack of English proficiency.The amount of time an English Language Learner(ELL) student spends in ELD class is dependent onthe student’s need for services, which is determinedby the English language proficiency test score.Students may score as Non-English Proficient (NEP),Limited-English Proficient (LEP), Fluent-EnglishSpeaking (FES), or Fluent-English Proficient (FEP).When students demonstrate English proficiency in aprogressive manner, the amount of ELD instruction isreduced. An ELL student is exited from the ELDprogram when the ELL student scores at a proficientlevel on the state mandated English languageproficiency test. The ELL student is monitored fortwo years upon meeting exit criteria. A ParentWaiver form must be signed if the student is not toreceive ELD services.The ELD Program staff will comply with thefollowing:notify parents when there is a change in anELL student’s language proficiencydesignation and/or the services for which astudent qualifies;assess annually the English proficiency ofall ELL students;base the ELD Program on scientificallybased research regarding teaching ELLstudents;enable ELL students to speak, read, write,and comprehend the English language;enable ELL students to meet state academiccontent and student academic achievementstandards;abide by state laws, including the stateconstitutional law regarding the education ofELL students, legal authority, and civilrights laws.ETHNIC AND RACE RELATIONS POLICYIt is the policy of Jenks Public Schools to respect therights and dignity of all persons. The district furtherbelieves all children deserve the opportunity to learnin an environment that creates sensitivity andawareness of diverse cultures. Staff will encourageintercultural knowledge and understanding. Thedistrict will provide continuous intercultural trainingfor staff and students.DEFINITIONSRace shall be used throughout this policy to refer todiscrimination prohibited by various federalguidelines on the basis of race, color, and nationalorigin.Harassment interferes with or limits the ability of thestudent to participate in or benefit from the services,activities, or privileges provided by the District.Racial harassment occurs when: (a) incidentsinvolving harassment consist of different treatment ofstudents on the basis of race, color, or national origin,by district staff, acting within the scope of theirofficial duties; and/or (b) a racially hostileenvironment exists.A racially hostile environment exists if racialharassment is knowingly created, encouraged,accepted, tolerated or left uncorrected by the district.A racially hostile environment may include, but is notlimited to, harassing conduct (e.g., physical, verbal,nonverbal, psychological, graphic, written, or otherdemonstrative actions) that is pervasive or persistent.Jenks Public Schools 5High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Accordingly, the district expressly prohibits thediscrimination or different treatment of its students,staff, and/or patrons on the basis of race by staff oremployees acting within the scope of their officialduties. Individuals may not be excluded fromparticipation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwisebe subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race,color, or national origin. The existence of a raciallyhostile environment that is knowingly created,encouraged, accepted, tolerated, or left uncorrectedby staff is a violation of this policy. In addition, thedistrict prohibits student-to-student conduct that isdiscriminatory, is racially harassing, or creates aracially hostile environment.It is a violation of District policy for staff, students,or patrons to initiate any action as a reprisal againststaff or students for reporting racial discrimination ora racially hostile environment. Any allegation ofracial harassment or of a racially hostile environmentwhich is made with intentional effort to abuse thispolicy is a violation of District policy.Superintendent regarding allegations, investigativeprocedures, and reconciliation of complaints.If the complainant feels that a satisfactory resolutionhas not been achieved at central office level, thecomplainant may file a written appeal to theSuperintendent within five (5) working days ofreceipt of the written decision given at central officelevel. The Superintendent or designee will hold ahearing within ten (10) working days to determinethe outcome of the complaint. The written decision ofthe Superintendent or designee shall be renderedwithin five (5) working days of the hearing.If the complainant feels that a satisfactory resolutionhas not been achieved with the Superintendent ordesignee, the complainant has five (5) working daysafter receipt of the written decision to appeal to theBoard of Education. The Board will hear thecomplaint at the next regular meeting or within thirty(30) calendar days. The decision of the Board will befinal and non-appealable.Employees, students, and patrons who believe thatthey have been discriminated against are encouragedto contact the appropriate district official, as outlinedin the procedures below, with complaints. Districtstaff shall promptly investigate all allegations ofracial discrimination or racially hostile environment,and shall take prompt and appropriate action. Failureto take appropriate action is a violation of this policy.STAFF TO STAFFEmployees who have a complaint alleging racialdiscrimination or a racially hostile environmentshould report the matter to the principal ordepartment supervisor within ten (10) days of whenthe complainant knew or should have known aboutthe violation. The principal or department supervisorwill initiate an investigation of the complaint. Withinfive (5) working days of receipt of the report, theprincipal or supervisor will schedule a meeting withthe complainant to report the findings and decision.The principal or department supervisor shall submithis/her decision in writing within five (5) workingdays of the meeting.If the complainant feels that a satisfactory resolutionhas not been achieved with the principal ordepartment supervisor, a Grievance Form must becompleted and returned to the Human ResourcesOffice within five (5) working days of receipt of thewritten decision of the site principal or departmentsupervisor. A committee of two (2) administratorsand the Administrator of Human Resources willschedule a hearing within ten (10) working days ofthe receipt of the grievance. This committee shallsubmit its decision in writing within five (5) workingdays after the hearing. A report will be made to theShould the allegation be against the principal ordepartment supervisor, the employee should bring thematter to the attention of the principal’s supervisor orthe immediate supervisor of the department head.Should the complaint be against an administrator ofthe district, the complaint should be filed with thenext level of authority.STAFF TO STUDENTStudents or parents/guardians representing their childwho have a complaint alleging racial discriminationor a racially hostile environment by employeesshould report the matter to the site principal orcounselor. The site principal will contact theAdministrator of Human Resources. A committeecomposed of the principal, another administrator, andthe Administrator of Human Resources willinvestigate the complaint and make a written reportto the Superintendent. A report will be made to theSuperintendent regarding allegations, investigativeprocedures, and reconciliation of complaints.If the complainant feels a satisfactory resolution hasnot been achieved at this level, the complainant mayfile a written appeal to the Superintendent within five(5) working days of receipt of the written decisiongiven at this level. The Superintendent or designeewill schedule a hearing within ten (10) working daysto determine the outcome of the complaint. Thedecision of the Superintendent or designee shall berendered within five (5) working days of the hearing.The decision of the Superintendent or designee willbe final and non-appealable.Jenks Public Schools 6High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Should the allegation be against the site principal, thestudent should bring the matter to the attention of theprincipal’s supervisor.STUDENT TO STUDENTadditional information concerning the exact costsinvolved.EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CONT-RACTStudents or parents/guardians representing their childwho have a complaint alleging racial discriminationor a racially hostile environment by other studentsshould report the matter to the appropriate buildingprincipal, assistant principal, site principal, orcounselor. The site principal or his/her designee willinvestigate the complaint and inform the student andparent/guardian of the decision and findings.If the complainant feels a satisfactory resolution hasnot been achieved at this level, the complainant mayappeal to the Administrator of Human Resourceswithin five (5) working days of being advised of thedecision given at this level. A committee of two (2)administrators and the Administrator of HumanResources will schedule a hearing within ten (10)working days. This committee shall submit itsdecision in writing within five (5) working days afterthe hearing. A report will be made to theSuperintendent regarding allegations, investigativeprocedures, and reconciliation of complaints.If the complainant feels a satisfactory resolution hasnot been achieved at this level, the complainant mayfile a written appeal to the Superintendent within five(5) working days of receipt of the decision given atthis level. The Superintendent or designee willschedule a hearing within ten (10) working days todetermine the outcome of the complaint. Thedecision of the Superintendent or designee shall berendered within five (5) working days of the hearing.The decision of the Superintendent or designee willbe final and non-appealable.EXPENSESTextbooks are free; however, some expenses may beincurred for classroom aids for personal use insubjects such as shop, drafting, art, etc. Someteachers may suggest supplementary texts in the formof a periodical, magazine, or workbook. Otherexpenses the student may incur are paying for losttextbooks, library fines, school pictures, parkingfines, graduation costs, and items of a similar nature.Though school supplies, uniforms, etc., may at timesbe required for students to fully participate incourses, it is not the intent of Jenks Public Schools toprevent any student from enrolling in a class due tocost or an inability to pay. Any student desiring toenroll in one of these courses and unable to pay thefees should contact a counselor or buildingadministrator. Teachers may be contacted forTo be eligible to participate in any extracurricularactivity or receive a permit to park on campus, astudent must read and sign a contract acknowledginghis/her understanding of Jenks Public Schools’policies concerning the possession or use of alcoholand other illegal drugs, and agree to be bound by theprovisions for violation. Students found to be inviolation of an extracurricular activities contract orparking contract at any time during the duration ofthe contract will be subject to the restrictions ofparticipation in activities, and/or the restrictions ofany parking permit. These policies in their entiretymay be found in the secondary student handbooksand Board Policies and Procedure Handbook.FIELD TRIPSTo attend school-sponsored trips, a student must havea parent/guardian signed field trip permit. This permitwill be kept on file until the function has ended.Procedures must be followed which include principalapproval and signed parent/guardian permission.Students without signed permission will remain atschool. Students will be transported by school orcommercial insured buses only. No privateautomobiles may be used to transport students.Out of state travel requires the Superintendent’sapproval at least thirty (30) days in advance of theinitial day of travel. In the interest of safety forstudents and staff, the Superintendent has theresponsibility and authority to make the final decisionas to whether or not a trip shall take place. There maybe situations which will necessitate a last-minutecancellation of a trip, EVEN IF THESUPERINTENDENT HAS PREVIOUSLYAPPROVED SUCH TRAVEL. This could result inparents and students losing deposits, airfare costs,and other expenditures made prior to the travel. If adecision is made which results in money being lost,the school district will not be responsible forreimbursing students and/or parents. Funds whichhave been deposited for a trip in a school activityaccount, but have not been spent or committed, maybe refunded.All discipline policies will be observed during fieldtrips. Students are expected to follow bus safety rulesand be respectful to others while being transported toand from the field trip destination.HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BUL-LYINGJenks Public Schools 7High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Harassment, intimidation, bullying and threateningbehavior constitute unethical and/or unacceptableemployee or student conduct that will not be toleratedat any level. All District employees and students arestrictly prohibited from engaging in any form ofharassment, intimidation, bullying or threateningbehavior of any other employee or student. AnyDistrict employee or student engaging in harassment,intimidation, bullying or threatening behavior issubject to disciplinary action including, but notlimited to, student suspension, employee suspension,demotion, forfeiture of pay or benefits, andtermination. Such penalties shall be imposed basedon the facts taken as a whole and the totality of thecircumstances such as the nature, extent, context, andgravity of such activities or incidents.While it is not easy to precisely define whatconstitutes harassment, intimidation, and bullying, itcertainly includes, but is not limited to, written orverbal expressions, expressive gestures, electroniccommunication, or physical acts that are menacing,sexually suggestive, lewd, vulgar, profane, oroffensive to the education or social mission of theDistrict. A reasonable person should know that theseexpressions, communications or acts will harmanother student or employee, damage property, placeanother student or employee in fear of harm to theirperson or property, or demean the student oremployee. Threatening behavior includes any patternof behavior or isolated action, whether or not it isdirected at another person, that a reasonable personwould believe indicates potential for future harm tostudents, District employees, or District property.The District prohibits harassment, intimidation,bullying and threatening behavior on Districtgrounds, in District vehicles, at designated bus stops,at school-sponsored activities or at school-sanctionedevents. Harassment, intimidation, bullying andthreatening behavior by electronic communication isprohibited whether or not such communicationoriginated at school or with school equipment, if thecommunication is specifically directed at a Districtstudent or employee and concerns harassment,intimidation or bullying at school. When specificallegations of harassment of a sexual, racial, orreligious nature, or due to a disability are filed, theOffice of Human Resources will conduct a thoroughinvestigation. A principal or designee will investigateother allegations of harassment or bullying and, whenappropriate, provide education, information aboutcommunity health options, and/or discipline relatedto such behavior.Individuals bring different levels of sensitivity tointeraction. What may seem harmless, trivial, or “allin good fun” to one person may be extremelyoffensive to the person to whom the comments oractions are directed. In determining what a“reasonable person” should recognize as an actplacing a student or employee in reasonable fear ofharm, District staff will consider the reasonablenessbased on any special emotional, physical, or mentalneeds of a particular individual; personality orphysical characteristics, or history that might causethe individual to be particularly sensitive to efforts bya bully to humiliate, embarrass, or lower the selfesteem of the victim; as well as the disciplinaryhistory, personality of and physical characteristics ofthe individual alleged to have engaged in theprohibited behavior.The District is committed to providing appropriateand relevant training to District employees regardingidentification of behavior constituting student oremployee harassment, intimidation, bullying andthreatening behavior and the prevention andmanagement of such conduct. Students, like Districtemployees, shall participate in education programswhich clearly define expectations for studentbehavior and emphasize an understanding of studentharassment, intimidation, bullying and threateningbehavior. Also included in such education programswill be the District’s prohibition of such conduct, thereasons why the conduct is destructive, unacceptableand a pathway that may lead to disciplinary action.Students are encouraged to inform District personnelif they are the victim of or a witness to acts ofharassment, intimidation, bullying or threateningbehavior. To help prevent bullying at school parentsshould encourage their student to report bullyingwhen it occurs, take advantage of opportunities totalk to their student about bullying, inform the schoolimmediately if they think their student is beingbullied or bullying other students, watch forsymptoms that their student may be a victim ofbullying and report those symptoms. Full cooperationwith District employees in identifying and resolvingincidents, and participation in activities designed toeliminate harassment, intimidation, bullying andthreatening behavior, including activities to addressconfirmed incidents is also encouraged. For ease inreporting, a District reporting form will be providedwhen appropriate.It is an important duty of District employees to reportacts or behavior that the employee witnesses thatappears to constitute harassment, intimidation,bullying or threatening behavior. All Districtemployees shall encourage students who tell themabout such acts to complete a District report form.For young students, District employees given thatinformation will need to provide direct assistance tothe student. District employees who hear of incidentsthat may, in the employee’s judgment, constituteharassment, intimidation, bullying or threateningbehavior, will report all relevant information to thesite principal or designee.Jenks Public Schools 8High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Site administrators or their designees shall investigateall reported incidents of harassment, intimidation,bullying or threatening behavior and take prompt andeffective action to address confirmed incidents andprevent their recurrence. This action may includediscipline, referral to the school counselor, referral tocommunity mental health care providers, studentsocial skills training and other actions. In addition,site administrators or their designees will alsodetermine the severity of confirmed incidents andassess their potential to result in further violence.Those employees shall promptly report their findingsto the site principal and other appropriate staffmembers.When designated administrators confirm an incidentof student harassment, intimidation, bullying orthreatening behavior, they may also determine that itis appropriate to recommend that the student andparent take advantage of available community mentalhealth care options in an effort to provide additionalstudent assistance and prevent the recurrence offurther incidents. If so, designated administratorswill advise the parent in writing of such optionsavailable in the community and surrounding area.Pursuant to the requirements of state law, the Districtmay request the disclosure of any informationconcerning students who have received mental healthcare for an incident that indicates an explicit threat tothe safety of students or employees. The District willmake any such request for disclosure in compliancewith applicable state and federal laws andregulations.HEALTH SERVICESNURSES’ CLINICThe Nurses’ Office is located at in the northwest endof the Math/Science Center. Registered schoolnurses are on duty every school day. It is theparent’s/guardian’s responsibility to communicatehealth-related information, including chronic illness,to the site nurse and/or administrator to ensure propercare of the student.ALLERGIES (NUTS AND LATEX)Nuts and latex are two of the main causes ofanaphylactic (life-threatening) allergic reactions.Symptoms may range from mild sensitivity to severeanaphylaxis. In order to promote a safe environmentJenks Public Schools will:1. Refrain from the use of any nut/latexproducts in crafts, projects, experiments, orfoods prepared or served at Jenks PublicSchools.2. Serve snacks that are commercially preparedand which do not contain peanut butter ornut products on the ingredient label.3. Refrain from the use of latex glovesanywhere in the District.4. No latex balloons.5. Encourage communication between parent/guardian, child, teacher and Health Servicesas to the nature of the allergy and individualsymptoms. Jenks Public Schoolrecommends the use of an allergy alertidentification bracelet.HEALTH EDUCATIONAIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)Education is required by Oklahoma State Law andwill be provided for students during the ninth andtwelfth grades. The curriculum developed by theOklahoma State Department of Education is used, asrequired. An informational meeting forparents/guardians is provided, as required, at leastthirty (30) days prior to the implementation of thecurriculum. All curriculum and materials used toteach AIDS education will be available for inspectionby parents/guardians. If a parent/guardian does notwant the student to be involved in the AIDSeducation program, he/she must notify the principalin writing each year.HEAD LICE PROCEDURES1. Suspected cases of head lice are to be reported tothe nurse. If a student is found to have head lice,the entire class will be examined by the schoolnurse since head lice are contagious and will notdisappear without treatment.2. Students found to have head lice will have theirparents contacted and will be sent home fortreatment. If a student has siblings in the JenksPublic Schools they will also be examined by theschool nurse. Parents will be offeredinformation on treatment, egg (nit) removal, andcleaning of the environment. Parents whosechildren have an active case of head lice will benotified. Children who do or do not have headlice are not specifically identified to anyoneother than the parent and the teacher, due to theconfidentiality required by law.3. Jenks Public Schools maintains a “no nit, no livebug” policy for a student’s return to theclassroom. This is the only means that theschool has for preventing the spread of head licein the school setting.4. Any student who has had head lice must be takento the school nurse’s office to be examined bythe nurse, and given written permission to returnto class.5. When a case of head lice is identified, a writtennotice will be sent home with each student whomay be exposed.Jenks Public Schools 9High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

6. Information pertaining to the treatment of headlice can be found on the Jenks Public SchoolswebsiteHEALTH SCREENINGSVision and hearing screenings can be done whenrequested by the teacher, parent/guardian, or student.Any parent/guardian who does not wish to have achild participate in these activities must write a letterto the principal each year.ILLNESS AT SCHOOLExcept for an emergency, a pass from a teacher willbe required before a student goes to the nurse. Thestudent must sign out at the attendance counter beforegoing to the nurse and must sign back in beforereturning to class. The nurse will determine, alongwith the parent, if a student is to be sent home due toillness or injury. In all cases the parents/guardiansand the Attendance Office will be contacted by theNurses’ Office. The nurse, not the student, willinitiate phone contact with the parent/guardian.1. Students with temperatures of 100.4°F or abovemust be sent home. Parents/guardians are askedto keep students who have elevated temperatureshome twenty-four (24) hours after thetemperature returns to normal.2. A student who vomits during the evening shouldnot be sent to school the next day.3. Parents/guardians are to transport students whobecome ill at school or authorize students whodrive to transport themselves.4. Parents/guardians are requested to report anycontagious health condition to the Nurses’Office. Chickenpox requires a written releasefrom the nurse for a student to return to class.IMMUNIZATIONSAll students are required to keep completeimmunization records on file in the Nurses’ Office.These records must be kept in compliance withOklahoma State Immunization Law.If a student is “in process” and has not completedthese immunizations, he/she will be allowed to attendschool. However, the parent/guardian is required toprovide documentation, signed by a licensedphysician or public health authority, as eachsubsequent immunization is received. Theimmunization schedule must be followed, or thestudent will be excluded from school.MEDICATION AT SCHOOLAll medication taken at school including over thecounter medications must be kept in the Nurses’Office, regardless of the student’s age. This is for thesafety of all students. If possible, parents/guardiansare advised to give medication at home on a scheduleother than during school hours. If it is necessary thata medication be given during school hours, theseregulations must be followed:1. A “Request to Give Medication” Form must becompleted and signed by the parent/guardian oneach prescription and nonprescription medicationto be given at school and kept on file in theNurses’ Office. It is strongly recommended thata parent/guardian deliver the medication to theNurses’ Office and complete the abovementionedform.2. Prescription and Nonprescription Medications:Prescription and/or nonprescription medicinemust be brought to the Nurses’ Office in itsoriginal container with the original label intact.Prescription medication will be given only if thestudent’s name is on the original label and onlyin the dosage listed. Dosage changes must beapproved by the child’s physician in writing.Expired medications will not be administeredOriginal prescription bottles will be sent homewith the student when empty unless theparent/guardian requests otherwise. If a studentforgets his medication, the school nurse will tryto contact that student’s teacher to remindhim/her. It is sometimes difficult to locatestudents due to their schedules. A written recordwill be kept of times and dates medication istaken. It is the student’s and parent’s/guardian’sresponsibility to ensure compliance.Parents/guardians and teachers are encouraged tocheck on the student’s compliance as often asneeded.3. Medication will NOT be sent home with thestudent. Any remaining medication (fromprescription change, etc.) must be picked up bythe parent/guardian. All medication not pickedup by the last day of school will be discarded.4. Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medication: Accordingto the provisions of Section 1-116.3 of Title 70of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Board ofEducation permits the self-administration ofinhaled asthma medication by a student fortreatment of asthma and the self-administrationof anaphylaxis medication by a student fortreatment of anaphylaxis according to therequirements as follows:a. The parent or guardian of the student mustauthorize in writing the student’s selfadministrationof medication.b. The parent or guardian of the studentprovides to the school a written statementfrom the physician treating the student thatthe student has asthma or anaphylaxis, iscapable of, and has been instructed in theproper method of self-administration ofmedication.Jenks Public Schools 10High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

c. The parent or guardian of the studentprovides the school with an emergencysupply of the student’s medication to beadministered pursuant to this policy.d. The school informs the parent or guardian ofthe student, in writing, that the district andits employees and agents shall incur noliability as a result of any injury arising fromthe self-administration of medication by thestudent.e. The parent or guardian of the student signs astatement acknowledging that the schoolshall incur no liability as a result of anyinjury arising from the self-administration ofmedication by the student.f. The permission for self-administration ofasthma or anaphylaxis medication iseffective for the school year for which it isgranted and shall be renewed eachsubsequent school year upon fulfillment ofthe requirements of this section. The nurse’soffice has a form which the parent orguardian may use to fulfill the aboverequirements.“Medication”, as used in this section, means ametered dose inhaler or a dry powder inhaler toalleviate asthmatic symptoms, and anyanaphylaxis medication to treat anaphylaxissymptoms, prescribed by a physician and havingan individual label.5. Diabetes: The Diabetes Management in SchoolAct (Section 1210.196.2 of Title 70) states thateach student with diabetes will have a DiabetesMedical Management plan that describes thehealth services that may be needed by thestudent while at school. In accordance with thediabetes medical management plan, the schoolshall permit the student to attend to themanagement of his/her diabetes which mayinclude:a. Performing blood glucose level checks;b. Administering insulin through theinsulin delivery system used by thestudent;c. Treating hypoglycemia andhyperglycemia;d. Possessing on the person of the studentat any time any supplies or equipmentnecessary to monitor and care for thediabetes of the student;e. Otherwise attending to the managementand care of the diabetes of the student inthe classroom, in any area of the schoolor school grounds, or at any schoolrelatedactivity.f. Jenks Public Schools’ nurses willeducate students who have diabetes inproper disposal of any “sharps” usedwhile at school or at school activities.This will include lancets, needles forinsulin pens, and insulin syringes.Proper disposal is always in the sharpscontainer located in the nurse’s office ateach site. Sharps containers aredisposed of at biohazardous waste sitesper OSHA regulations.The school nurse at each school in whichstudents with diabetes are enrolled shallassist the students with the management ofdiabetes care as provided for in the diabetesmedical management plan for the student.According to Section 1210.196.6 of Title 70,Jenks Public Schools shall provide, with thepermission of the parent, to each schoolemployee who is responsible for providingtransportation for a student with diabetes orsupervising a student with diabetes,information sheet that:a. Identifies the student who has diabetes;b. Identifies potential emergencies thatmay occur as a result of the diabetes ofthe student and the appropriate responseto emergencies; andc. Provides the telephone number of acontact person in case of an emergencyinvolving the student with diabetes.Any school employee provided informationas set forth in this section shall be informedof all health privacy policies.6. Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen: Acetaminophen(Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) areavailable upon request by students ifparent/guardian permission was given on theEnrollment Form.7. Aspirin: Aspirin is not offered at school and isnot recommended for persons under twenty-one(21) years of age. If a student’s doctor advisesaspirin for specific conditions, the nurse willadminister the aspirin as directed upon receivingthe doctor’s written order.8. Homeopathic/Herbal Medication: Homeopathicand herbal medicines may be given by the nurseif the medication is FDA approved and if themedication and the requested dosage is ageappropriate according to the directions on themanufacturer’s label. Written permission fromthe student’s parent must accompany the requestfor medication administration. All other herbalor homeopathic medications (non-FDAapproved) must be ordered by a physician (M.D.,D.O. or Chiropractor).This medication policy has been established tomaintain the safety of all students. It promotesresponsible and reliable medication schedules. Itrecognizes special needs with flexibility and includesaccountability of the parent/guardian, student, andphysician. The nurses urge the parent/guardian and/orJenks Public Schools 11High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

physician to contact them if there are any questionsor concerns.INSURANCEStudent accident insurance is available to all studentson a twenty-four (24) hour basis which includescoverage for all sports except football, or an at-schoolpolicy which covers the student during school hours.Athletic insurance will be made available to allstudents at the student’s expense. The Jenks Board ofEducation does not assume responsibility for anyathletic injuries to students. Any student participatingin athletics must sign an insurance waiver orpurchase the policy made available at the school.INTERNET BASED INSTRUCTION: SUP-PLEMENTAL ONLINE COURSES(See also Network and Internet Acceptable UsePolicy)Upon request, the District will provide supplementallearning opportunities using online technology in anontraditional classroom setting to students enrolledin the District. Supplemental online courses are anoptional avenue of instruction for District-enrolledstudents and are part of, not an addition to, astudent’s six period school day. All existingrequirements related to student progress includingretention, promotion, and grade assignment are thesame for the District’s online students as they are forstudents enrolled in traditional courses. The Districtshall ensure that students have the opportunity toadvance through the supplemental online course attheir own pace so long as the supplemental onlinecourse completion corresponds with the standardcourse completion schedule of the District or thestudent’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or504 Plan.Information about the JPS Virtual School, grades 9-12, may be found on the Jenks Public Schoolswebsite, or by contacting the Virtual SchoolCoordinator, who is housed in Jenks High SchoolBuilding 6. Students or parents at other sites shouldcontact their school site for specific informationregarding course availability and procedures forenrollment. The determination of the educationalappropriateness of online courses for individualstudents will be made by the site principal ordesignee(s), or by an IEP team when applicable.For additional information, please refer to the JenksPublic Schools Policies and Procedures Handbook,Policy 3.19 – Internet Based Instruction:Supplemental Online Courses.INTERNET POLICYJENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS NETWORK ANDINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYPurpose StatementThe Independent School District No. 05 of TulsaCounty, Oklahoma (the “District”) provides itsstudents and employees with access to the District’scomputer network system, including Internet access,in an effort to expand the informational andcommunication resources in furtherance of theDistrict’s goal of promoting student learning andeducational excellence. The expanded use of theseresources will enhance students’ researchcapabilities, increase faculty and staff productivityand result in better communication between theDistrict, patrons, and other affiliates.The Internet provides access to vast storehouses ofinformation and instant communication with millionsof people all over the world. Material is availablethat may not be considered to be of educational valueby the District or which is inappropriate fordistribution to children. The District will takeavailable precautions, such as firewalls and contentfilters, to restrict access to inappropriate material.Under no circumstances are the users to attempt tobypass the firewalls, and/or content filters.The value of the information and interaction availableon the Internet outweighs the possibility that studentsmay procure material which is not consistent with theDistrict educational goals. Internet access iscoordinated through a complex association ofgovernment agencies, regional, and state networks.The efficient operation of the network relies upon theproper conduct of the end user and the user’sadherence to generally accepted guidelines. Theguidelines provided in this policy are designed topromote the efficient, ethical, and legal utilization ofnetwork resources. If a District user violates any ofthese provisions, the user’s account will beterminated and future access could be denied.Network and Internet Access - Terms andConditionsAcceptable UseThe use of the District system, whether by students,faculty, or staff, must be in support of education andconsistent with the goals and strategic objectives ofthe District. The transmission of any material inviolation of federal or state law or regulation isprohibited. This includes, but is not limited tocopyrighted material, threatening or obscenematerial, or material protected by trade secret. Use ofthe District system for commercial activities is notacceptable.Parental Consent for StudentsJenks Public Schools 12High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

In order for a student to gain access to the Districtsystem, the student’s parent or legal guardian must beprovided a copy of the Network and InternetAcceptable Use Policy and sign the StudentInternet/Computer Release Agreement requestingthat his/her child be given Internet access under theterms and conditions described in this policy. Parentsmay withdraw their consent at any time. There is,however, a wide range of information availablethrough the Internet, which is not appropriate foraccess by minors, has no educational value, or doesnot meet with the particular values of the families ofthe student. The District system contains devices andrestrictions on use intended to prevent access toinappropriate material or information. It is impossiblefor the District to guarantee that students will not beexposed to inappropriate material through their use ofthe Internet. Therefore, the District believes thatparents bear primary responsibility forcommunicating acceptable behavior and familyvalues to their children. The District encouragesparents to discuss with their children what material isand is not acceptable to access through the Districtsystem.Privilege of UseThe District Network and Internet access is aprivilege afforded to students, faculty, and otheremployees of the District. Use of these resources is aprivilege. Inappropriate use as defined by the termsof this agreement will result in a cancellation of thoseprivileges and/or disciplinary actions.Inappropriate UseEach system user will comply with all Districtpolicies governing Network and Internet access andto abide by generally accepted rules of networketiquette. These general rules include, but are notlimited to, the following:1. Appropriate Language: Do not use abusivelanguage in messages to others. Be polite. Do not useobscene or profane language, vulgarities, and rude ordisrespectful language. Do not engage in personalattacks or activities intended to distress or annoyanother user.2. Student Safety Usage: Do not reveal personalcontact information. This information includestelephone numbers and addresses. Do not use theInternet to arrange meetings with persons met on line.Users will promptly disclose to the teacher, Districtsystem administrator, or to any other member of thefaculty or staff messages considered to beinappropriate.3. Electronic Mail: Electronic mail (E-mail) is nota private communication. The District and systemadministrators have access to E-mail, E-mailaccounts, and network activity. Accessing personal,home E-mail accounts and/or use of social mediashould not interfere with the performance of anemployee’s duties.4. Network Resources: System users should notuse the network in a way that will disrupt the use ofthe network for other users.5. Non-Educational Media: Students areprohibited from transferring non-educational mediathrough the District network. This includes, but isnot limited to: software, games, video, and music(MP3 files). The downloading or use of softwareproducts that are used for data capturing is strictlyprohibited.6. Personal Equipment: Users are not allowed touse personal equipment (including laptop computers)to access the District’s network without priorpermission from the Information TechnologyDepartment. However, guest network access will beavailable to students enrolled in online courses orother visitors attending professional meetings.Individuals who are given permission to use personalequipment to access the guests network agree towaive any right to privacy which may exist in anyfile, data, E-mail, or other information that may becontained on the hardware.7. Servers: There are many servers available forcustomers throughout Jenks Public Schools. Whenserver use is appropriate, customers will be advisedas to how to access the server and will be givenappropriate credentials. It is a violation of the law toaccess or attempt to access servers withoutauthorization. Violations will be criminallyprosecuted.Limitation of LiabilityThe District makes no warranties of any kind,whether expressed or implied, for the servicesprovided. The District will not be responsible fordamages which users may suffer through use of theDistrict system, or the Internet, including, but notlimited to, loss of information or files or interruptionof service. The District is not responsible for theaccuracy or quality of information obtained throughuse of the District system or the Internet. The Districtis not responsible for financial obligations which maybe incurred through use of the District system.SecuritySecurity on any computer system is a high priority,especially when the system involves multiple users.Users are responsible for their individual accountsand should take precautions to prevent others fromaccessing those accounts. Under no conditions shoulda user provide his/her personal password to anotherperson. If a potential security problem has beenidentified on the District system or the Internet, theJenks Public Schools 13High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

District Administrator must be notified immediately.Any attempt to log on to the Internet as a systemadministrator will result in cancellation of userprivileges. Any user identified as a security risk orhaving a history of problems with the District systemor any other computer system may be denied furtheraccess.VandalismVandalism of District hardware, software or thesystem itself will result in cancellation of privileges.Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt toharm or destroy the property or data of the District.This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading orcreation of computer viruses or actions that disruptall or a portion of the District’s computer system. Allsystem users shall avoid the accidental spread ofcomputer viruses by strict adherence to Districtpolicies governing the downloading of software. Nosystem user may use the system to "hack" or attemptto gain unauthorized access to any other computersystem, network or site or any unauthorized portionof the District’s system.Inappropriate MaterialAccess to information shall not be restricted ordenied solely because of the political, religious, orphilosophical content of the material. However,system users must realize that rights go hand-in-handwith responsibilities and agree not to use the Districtsystem to access information or to distributeinformation or material which is:1. Obscene to minors, meaning material which, takenas a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, orscientific value for minors and when an averageperson, applying contemporary community standardswould find that the written material, taken as a whole,appeals to an obsessive interest in sex by minors.2. Libelous, meaning a false and unprivilegedstatement about a specific individual which tends toharm the individual's reputation.3. Vulgar, lewd, or indecent material which, takenas a whole, an average person would deem improperfor access by or distribution to minors because ofsexual connotations or profane language.4. Display or promotion of unlawful products orservices, meaning material which advertises oradvocates the use of products or services prohibitedby law from being sold or provided to minors.toward any particular group of people. This includesracial and religious epithets, slurs, insults and abuse.6. Disruptive to school operations, meaning materialwhich, on the basis of past experience or based uponspecific instances of actual or threatened disruptionsrelating to the information or material in question, islikely to cause a material and substantial disruptionof the proper and orderly operation of schoolactivities or school discipline.Application and Enforceability: The terms andconditions set forth in this policy shall be deemed tobe incorporated in their entirety by the terms andconditions contained in this policy. The system useracknowledges that any violation of this policy mayresult in access privileges being revoked, disciplinaryaction being taken, or criminal prosecution.Home Page and Web sitesJenks Public Schools’ Internet/Intranet home pagesand Web sites are an important communication andinformation tool for the District. They must bemonitored and updated on a regular basis to maintaina high standard of presentation and content. TheDirector of Communications, who serves as theDistrict Webmaster, is responsible for the style,content, and presentation of the District’sInternet/Intranet home pages and Web sites. Alladditions or deletions from the District home pageand Web sites must be submitted to the Director ofCommunications for approval and posting. Individualsites and departments may have their own homepages. All home pages must adhere to this policy andthe guidelines set forth by the Webmaster.DISTRICT “HOME PAGE” WEB POLICYThe District will establish a “Home Page” Web siteand will develop Web pages that will presentinformation about the District. The Director ofCommunications is responsible for organizing Webpage content and developing procedures fordesigning and maintaining all aspects of the DistrictWeb site.All information presented as a part of the districtWeb site must be directly related to projects andactivities supported by Jenks Public Schoolsadministration, department, site, class and/or schoolsponsored clubs. All content must be approved priorto posting on the site specific Web pages of theDistrict Web site. Approval authority is as follows:5. Group defamation or hate literature, meaningmaterial which disparages a group or a member of agroup on the basis of race, religious affiliation,ethnicity, national origin, gender identity orpreference, handicapped condition, or whichadvocates illegal conduct, violence, or discriminationClass and Club Web Page Content……..……Site PrincipalDept Web Page Content……….…Reporting AdministratorSite and District Web Page Content…..……SuperintendentDepartments, sites and classes may establish Webpages that present information about their specificactivities according to Web Content Policy. The siteJenks Public Schools 14High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

principal or department head will designate anindividual Web master to be responsible formanaging the department, site and/or class Web page.Each Web master will work directly with the Directorof Information Services to follow proper proceduresand to ensure proper development and linkage withJenks Public School District Web page.With the approval of the site principal,extracurricular organizations may establish Webpages associated with the District and site Web site.The Director of Information Services will establish aprocedure and specific criteria for the establishmentand posting of material, including pointers to otherlocations on the Internet. Material presented on theorganization Web page must relate specifically toorganization activities, will include only materialproduced by students belonging to the organization,and will support the mission and purpose of JenksPublic Schools.From the district Web site, students will not bepermitted to develop or link their individual homepages to any part or portion of the District Web site.All materials published on a Web page must meetprocedural requirements set by the Director ofInformation Services and must adhere to all relatedJenks Public Schools Board policies.Written authorization is required to use the name,picture, and/or other personally identifiableinformation of any administrator, faculty, staff,and/or student of Jenks Public Schools as a part ofthe district, department, site, class and/or club Webpage.We do not deliver messages to students. Theexception to this rule will be in the case of anemergency only.NON-ACCREDITED HOME SCHOOLADMISSIONSJenks Schools welcomes enrollment of students whohave been students in non-accredited schools andwho have been home schooled. Students enrolling inthe District from non-accredited schools and whohave been home schooled will be placed in gradelevels and in courses based upon educational factors,primarily academic mastery as demonstrated on teststhat assess the student by the District curriculumstandards and objectives and Priority AcademicStudent Skills (PASS) adopted by the State Board ofEducation. Assessment results will be maintained forat least one (1) calendar year.Students entering the District from non-accreditedschools or who have been home schooled withoutevidence of participation in nationally standardizedachievement assessments will be required to takeacademic assessments administered by Districtpersonnel. Pending receipt of such assessmentresults, the administration may allow the student toattend school in a designated alternative or temporarysetting.The administration shall determine the approvedassessment instruments that will be used toimplement this policy. Grade and course enrollmentwill be based upon results of placement tests and/orany other assessment information, and/or educationrecords deemed to be relevant by the administration.Individual student names will be used only inconjunction with an article and/or a picture displayedas a part of the district, department, site, class and/orclub Web page. For students of Jenks Public Schools,written permission must be obtained from parents inorder to post any picture of any student individuallyor as a part of a group prior to inclusion on a Webpage.Written permission must also be obtained fromparents in order to list a student name in a Webarticle and/or in the caption for a Web picture. At notime will student Internet E-mail addresses be listedon any Jenks Public Schools Web page.All Web page correspondence will be directedthrough the Web master for each individual Webpage.MESSAGESA parent/guardian who disagrees with the placementdecision of the school may present a writtenobjection for inclusion in the student’s permanentfolder and may ask the Superintendent or designee toreview those objections. Any review of a placementdecision by the Superintendent or designee shall belimited to determining compliance with this policy; ifnot in compliance, then the student’s placement willbe remanded to the administration for compliancewith this policy. The decision of the Superintendentor designee shall be final and non-appealable.NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTJenks Public Schools prohibits discrimination in theeducational programs and activities, admissionprograms of students, recruitment, selection and/oremployment on the basis of race, religion, gender,age, national origin, veteran status or disability. TheDistrict complies with federal and state regulationsfor implementing Title IX of the EducationAmendment of 1972, Title VI, Section 504, andAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.Jenks Public Schools 15High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

The District has adopted grievance procedures forfiling, processing, and resolving allegeddiscrimination complaints concerning discriminationbased upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex,age, disability, and veteran status. Any person whobelieves he or she has been discriminated againstbased upon one (1) of these protected categories isencouraged to file a discrimination complaint. Theoffice responsible for Section 504 complaints is theoffice of Student Programs, Sooner Building, 299-4415, ext. 2400. The office responsible for Title IX,Drug Free Work Place, Title VI, ADA, ordiscrimination complaints is the Department ofHuman Resources, Education Service Center, 299-4415, ext. 2305.PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTSAMENDMENTThe Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment affordsparents and students who are 18 or emancipatedminors (“eligible students”) certain rights regardingcurriculum materials, surveys, collection and use ofinformation for marketing purposes, and certainphysical exams. For purposes of this policy, thefollowing definitions apply:“Instructional material” means instructional contentthat is provided to a student, regardless of its format,including printed or representational materials, audiovisualmaterials, and materials in electronic or digitalformats (such as materials accessible through theinternet). The term does not include academic tests oracademic assessments.“Invasive physical examination” means any medicalexamination that involves the exposure of privatebody parts, or any act during such examination thatincludes incision, insertion, or injection into thebody, but does not include a hearing, vision, orscoliosis screening.“Parent” includes a legal guardian or other personstanding in loco parentis (such as a grandparent orstepparent with whom the child lives, or a personwho is legally responsible for the welfare of thechild). All rights provided to parents under this policytransfer to the student when the student turns 18 yearsold or is an emancipated minor at any age.“Personal information” means individuallyidentifiable information including a student orparent’s first and last name; a home or other physicaladdress (including street name and the name of thecity or town); a telephone number; or a SocialSecurity identification number.“Survey” includes an evaluation.INSPECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALSAll instructional materials, including teacher’smanuals, films, tapes, or other supplementaryinstructional material that will be used in connectionwith any survey, analysis, or evaluation as part of anyapplicable program shall be available for inspectionby the parents or students in the School District.However, teacher lesson plans and tests areconfidential records under the Oklahoma OpenRecords Act. After request by a parent, review ofinstructional materials shall be at a time mutuallyconvenient to the teacher involved and the parent.Any complaint by a parent regarding the parent’sinability to inspect any instructional material shallinitially be addressed to the principal of the schoolwhere the parent’s child attends. If the parent isdissatisfied with the principal’s decision, then theparent may request review by the superintendent, orhis or her designee, who shall have final authorityover the matter.Establishing a curriculum and determining to includeor remove particular materials within the curriculumare the legal responsibilities of the Board ofEducation subject to statutory and state board ofeducation guidelines. Nothing in this policy isintended to grant or require prior parental approval orcontrol of materials or parental control, approval orreview of teaching techniques or methods.SURVEYSWithout the parent’s prior consent, no student shallbe required to submit to a survey, analysis, writtenexamination or evaluation that reveals informationconcerning:1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student orthe student’s family;2. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of thestudent or the student’s parent;3. Sexual behavior or attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating ordemeaning behavior;5. Mental or psychological problems of the studentor the student’s family’6. Critical appraisals of other individuals withwhom the student has a close familyrelationship;7. Legally recognized privileged or analogousrelationships, such as those of lawyers,physicians and ministers; and8. Income (other than that required by law todetermine eligibility for participation in aprogram or for receiving financial assistanceunder such program.Parents may inspect, upon request, a survey createdby a third party before the survey is administered ordistributed to students. Review of such surveys shallbe at a time mutually convenient to the principalJenks Public Schools 16High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

involved and the parent. Any complaint by a parentregarding the parent’s inability to inspect any suchsurvey shall be addressed to the superintendent, or hisor her designee, who shall have final authority overthe matter.The District will take appropriate steps in compliancewith the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Actto protect student privacy in the event of theadministration or distribution of a student surveycontaining one or more of the items mentionedabove.PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICALEXAMINATIONSWithout the prior written consent of the parent orguardian, no student who is an unemancipated minorshall be required, as part of any applicable program,to submit to psychiatric or psychologicalexamination, testing or treatment.NOTIFICATION AND OPT-OUTThe District will directly notify parents, at leastannually at the beginning of the school year, of thespecific or approximate dates during the school yearwhen the following activities are scheduled orexpected to be scheduled:1. Activities involving the collection, disclosure oruse of personal information collected fromstudents for the purpose of marketing or sellingthat information or providing that information toothers for that purpose. These activities do notinclude information for the exclusive purpose ofdeveloping, evaluating or providing educationalproducts or services for or to students oreducational institutions, such as:a. College or other postsecondary educationrecruitment, military recruitment;b. Book clubs, magazines, and programsproviding access to low-cost literaryproducts;c. Curriculum and instructional materials usedby elementary and secondary schools;d. Tests and assessments used by elementaryschools and secondary schools to providecognitive, evaluative, diagnostic clinical,aptitude, or achievement information aboutstudents and the subsequent analysis andpublic release of the aggregate data fromsuch tests and assessments;e. The sale by students of products or servicesto raise funds for school-related or educationrelatedactivities; andf. Student recognition programs.2. The administration of any survey containing oneor more items described above in the Surveyssection of this policy; and3. Any non-emergency, invasive physicalexamination or screening that is (a) required as acondition of attendance; (b) administered by andscheduled by the school in advance; and (c) notnecessary to protect the immediate health andsafety of the student or other students. Thisprovision does not apply to any physicalexamination or screening that is permitted orrequired by state law, including physicalexaminations or screening that is permittedwithout parental notification.INSPECTION OF DATA COLLECTIONINSTRUMENTSThe District will take appropriate steps in compliancewith the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Actto protect student privacy in the event of suchcollection, disclosure or use of personal informationcollected from students for the purpose of marketingor selling that information or providing thatinformation to others for that purpose. Parents andeligible students may inspect, upon request, anyinstrument used in the collection of such informationbefore the instrument is administered or distributed tostudents. Review of such instruments shall be at atime mutually convenient to the principal involvedand the parent. Any complaint by a parent regardingthe parent’s inability to inspect any such survey shallbe addressed to the superintendent, or his or herdesignee, who shall have final authority over thematter.NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPAThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) affords parents and students over eighteen(18) years of age (“eligible students”) certain rightswith respect to the student’s education records. Theyare as follows:1. The right to inspect and review the student’seducation records within forty-five (45) days ofthe day the district receives a request for access.Parents or eligible students should submit to theschool principal (or appropriate school official) awritten request that identifies the record(s) theywish to inspect. The principal will makearrangements for access and notify the parent oreligible student of the time and place where therecords may be inspected.2. The right to request the amendment of thestudent’s education records that the parent oreligible student believes are inaccurate,misleading or in violation of student privacyrights.Jenks Public Schools 17High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Parents/guardians or eligible students may askthe district to amend a record that they believe isinaccurate, or misleading or otherwise inviolation of student privacy rights. They shouldwrite the school principal, clearly identify thepart of the record they want changed, and specifywhy it is inaccurate, misleading or in violation ofstudent privacy rights.If the district decides not to amend the record asrequested by the parent or eligible student, thedistrict will notify the parent or eligible studentof the decision and advise them of their right to ahearing regarding the request for amendment.Additional information regarding the hearingprocedures will be provided to the parent oreligible student when notified of the right to ahearing.3. The right to consent to disclosures of personallyidentifiable information contained in thestudent’s education records, except to the extentthat FERPA authorizes disclosure withoutconsent.One (1) exception which permits disclosurewithout consent is disclosure to school officialswith legitimate educational interests. A schoolofficial is a person employed by the district as anadministrator, supervisor, instructor, or supportstaff member (including health or medical staffand law enforcement unit personnel); a personserving on the School Board; a person orcompany with whom the district has contractedto perform a special task (such as an attorney,auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or aparent or student participating in a school serviceprogram or serving on an official committee,such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, orassisting another school official in performinghis or her tasks.A school official has a legitimate educationalinterest if the official needs to review aneducation record in order to fulfill his or herprofessional responsibility.Upon request, the district discloses educationrecords without consent to officials of anotherDistrict in which a student seeks or intends toenroll. Disclosures may also be made related tosome judicial orders or lawfully issuedsubpoenas.4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.Department of Education concerning allegedfailures by the District to comply with therequirements of FERPA. The name and addressof the office that administers FERPA is:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202-59201-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)DIRECTORY INFORMATIONThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Actrequires that the District, with certain exceptions,obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure ofpersonally identifiable information from yourstudent’s education records. However, the Districtmay disclose appropriately designated “directoryinformation” without written consent, unless thedistrict is advised to the contrary in accordance withDistrict procedures. The primary purpose of directoryinformation is to allow the District to include thistype of information from your student’s educationrecords in certain school publications. Examplesinclude: a playbill, showing your student’s role in adrama production; the annual yearbook; honor roll orother recognition lists; graduation programs; andsports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showingweight and height of team members.Directory information, which is information that isgenerally not considered harmful or an invasion ofprivacy if released, can also be disclosed to outsideorganizations without a parent’s prior writtenconsent. Outside organizations include, but are notlimited to, companies that manufacture class rings orpublish yearbooks. In addition, two federal lawsrequired local educational agencies (LEAs) receivingassistance under the Elementary and SecondaryEducation Act of 1965 to provide military recruiters,upon request, with three directory informationcategories – names, addresses and telephone listings– unless parents have advised the LEA that they donot want their student’s information disclosedwithout their prior written consent.The District has designated the following informationas “directory information,” and it will disclose thatinformation without prior written consent:1. The student’s name;2. The names of the student’s parents;3. The student’s address;4. The student’s telephone listing;5. The student’s electronic mail address;6. The student’s date and place of birth;7. The student’s dates of attendance;8. The student’s grade level (i.e., first grade,tenth grade, etc.);9. The student’s participation in officiallyrecognized activities and sports;10. The student’s degrees, honors and awardsreceived;11. The student’s weight and height, if a memberof an athletic team;Jenks Public Schools 18High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

12. The student’s photograph; and13. The most recent educational agency orinstitution attended.NOTIFICATION OF THREAT TO SELF OROTHERSA parent/guardian is to be notified at any time astudent discloses or is suspected of suicidal intentionsor of causing harm to others. The crisis assistanceteam or a team representative will meet as soon aspossible with the student to make an assessmentconcerning the severity of the situation and toprovide information to the student’s parent/guardian.In order to ensure the safety of the student and otherstudents, the team or representative may advise theparents to seek assistance outside of school. A list ofagencies and emergency numbers will be madeavailable. The District is not responsible forproviding these services.At the discretion of the crisis assistance team, parentswill be requested to sign a Notification of Threat toSelf or Others Form indicating that they have beeninformed and are responsible for providingappropriate measures to ensure the student’s safetyand the safety of other students.The failure of parents to provide professional supportmay result in school officials reporting negligence tothe Department of Human Services and/orrecommending that the student not return to schooluntil his/her safety or the safety of others is assured.PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERNSThe Board of Education recognizes that situations ofconcern to parents/guardians or the public may arisein the operation of the District. The purpose of thisprocedure is to secure at the lowest possible level aresolution for concerns. Such concerns are bestresolved through communication with the appropriatestaff members and officers of the District, such as thefaculty, the principals, the directors, AssistantSuperintendents, the Superintendent and the SchoolBoard.The following steps are procedures recommended bythe Board to be followed by the persons withquestions or concerns regarding the operation of theDistrict.1. Matters concerning individual students and theirteachers or coaches should first be addressedwith the teacher or coach.2. Unsettled matters from (1) above, or mattersconcerning individual sites, should be addressedwith the principal or athletic director.3. Unsettled matters from (2) above, or problemsand questions concerning the District should bedirected to the appropriate district leveladministrator.4. Unsettled matters from (3) above should beplaced in writing to the Superintendent. TheSuperintendent will schedule a meeting with theparent or guardian.5. If the above procedures do not resolve the mattersatisfactorily, the complainant may pursue thematter formally with the School Board.Questions and comments submitted to the SchoolBoard Clerk in letter form will be brought to theattention of the entire Board.PROMOTION OF TRIPS AND TRAVELThe Jenks Board of Education believes theadvertising and promotion, by Jenks Public Schoolsemployees, of private or commercial non-schoolsponsoredtravel activities for District personnel,students, or parents of students creates the possibilityfor conflicts of interest and favoritism and disruptsthe impartial administration of school business.Therefore, the Board has determined it is in the bestinterest of the District to adopt the followingregulations:1. Groups or individuals who take responsibilitiesfor planning and carrying out non-schoolsponsored trips consisting of groups of studentsand/or teachers must make parents aware suchtrips are not school-sponsored and that theschools assume no responsibility for the trip inany way whatsoever.2. School district facilities, the school name, theDistrict, and District employees shall not beinvolved, directly or indirectly, in any way topromote or advertise private or commercial nonschool-sponsoredtravel activities for Districtpersonnel, students, or parents of students duringthe school day (except as provided below).3. School district employees are prohibited fromdistributing during the school day or at a schoolfacility printed materials to District personnel,students, or parents of students promoting oradvertising such travel activities (except asprovided below). The advertising or promotionof such travel activities for District personnel,students, or parents of students throughclassroom discussion is prohibited. No schooltime, instructional or otherwise, will beconsumed by the distribution of written and/ororal communications regarding non-sponsoredtrips.4. Organizational meetings held for the purpose ofdiscussing private or commercial non-schoolsponsoredtravel activities for District personnel,students, or parents of students shall not beconducted at a District facility during the schoolday, and will only be permitted at Districtfacilities during non-school hours in accordanceJenks Public Schools 19High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

with the District’s policies and proceduresregarding the use of school facilities. Nonschool-sponsoredtrips will not be taken duringschool hours.5. Upon authorization from the building principal,District employees may promote or advertiseprivate or commercial non-school-sponsoredtours and travel activities at a District facility byposting printed notices on a general informationbulletin board. Such notices must contain thename, address, and telephone number of thesponsoring District employee. The buildingprincipal shall designate the location where thenotices may be placed and the length of time thatnotices may be displayed. Notices, forms andinformation concerning such trips will not becirculated through the school’s communicationsystem.SEXUAL HARASSMENTIt is the policy of Jenks Public Schools that sexualharassment of faculty, staff, and students isprohibited in the workplace in the recruitment,appointment, and advancement of employees. Sexualharassment of students by other students or adults isprohibited in and out of the classroom and in theevaluation of student’s academic performance.It is also the policy of the District that accusations ofsexual harassment which are made without goodcause shall not be condoned. It should beremembered that accusations of sexual harassmentare indeed grievous and can have serious and farreachingeffects upon the careers and lives ofindividuals. This policy is in keeping with the spiritand intent of various federal guidelines which addressthe issue of fair employment practices, ethicalstandards and enforcement procedures.GENERAL PROHIBITIONSUnwelcome conduct of a sexual nature may include,but is not limited to, verbal or physical sexualadvances, including subtle pressure for sexualactivities; touching, pinching, patting, or brushingagainst, comments regarding physical or personalitycharacteristics of a sexual nature, and sexuallyoriented kidding, teasing, double entendres, andjokes; any written message; and/or electronicallycommunicated message.Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature mayconstitute sexual harassment when the allegedlyharassed employee or student has indicated, by his orher conduct, it is unwelcome.An employee or student having initially welcomedsuch conduct by active participation must givespecific notice to the alleged harasser such conduct isno longer welcome in order for any such subsequentconduct to be deemed unwelcome.For the purposes of this policy, unwelcome sexualadvances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbalor physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutesexual harassment if:Submission to such conduct is made either explicitlyor implicitly a term or condition of an individual’semployment or academic standing.Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by anindividual is used as the basis for employmentdecisions or academic/co-curricular decisionsaffecting such individuals.Such conduct has the purpose or effect ofunreasonably interfering with an individual’s work oracademic/co-curricular performance or creating anintimidating, hostile, or offensive working/academicenvironment.SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONSIt shall be a violation of district policy foradministrators, faculty, staff and/or students toengage in sexual harassment as defined above.It is sexual harassment for an employee or student tosubject another such employee or student to anyunwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.It is a violation of District policy for anyone to seekgain, advancement, improved academic standing orconsideration in return for sexual favors.It is sexual harassment for any administrator orsupervisor to use his or her authority to solicit sexualfavors or attention from subordinates when thesubordinate’s failure to submit will result in adversetreatment, or when the subordinate’s acquiescencewill result in preferential treatment.Any allegation of sexual harassment which is madewithout good cause is a violation of District policy.It is a violation of District policy for administrators,faculty, staff, and/or students to initiate any action asa reprisal against an administrator or a faculty or astaff member or student for reporting sexualharassment.Whenever there is a demonstrated instance of sexualharassment, or reprisal for reporting same, promptand corrective action shall be taken. Failure to takeappropriate action is against District policy.PROCEDUREJenks Public Schools 20High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Employees who have a complaint alleging sexualharassment should report their complaint to theAdministrator of Human Resources or designee, whowill initiate an investigation. A report will be made tothe Superintendent regarding accusations,investigative procedures, and reconciliation ofcomplaints. Additionally, there will be a directresponse to the complainant.Students who have a complaint alleging sexualharassment should report their complaint to theirrespective building principal or counselor. The siteprincipal will initiate an investigation of thecomplaint under the supervision of the Administratorof Human Resources or designee. A report will bemade to the Superintendent regarding accusations,investigative procedures, and reconciliation ofcomplaints.SEVERE WEATHER1. The condition of the roads on the Jenks PublicSchool bus routes is the determining factor forwhether or not school will be in session.2. The bus routes throughout the District arechecked by transportation personnel in theevening (before 10:00 p.m.) and early morning(6:00 a.m.).3. An attempt will be made to notify news media(TV and radio stations) if school is going to bedismissed or cancelled.4. No notification is made if school is to be insession.5. Prior to severe weather, students who ride buseswill be notified by their bus drivers where tomeet the bus when minor adjustments arenecessary due to snow or ice.6. Things to consider:a. Road conditions are not the same in allDistricts. Therefore, some Districts willdismiss when others will not.b. The Jenks Public School buses have heavymotors that sit over the rear wheels and givebetter traction than the average automobile.c. Since many parents/guardians work and maymake arrangements for children to be met atbus stops or homes at specific times, it isimpractical to dismiss school early. If schoolis to be dismissed early, all news media willbe notified.d. Bus time schedules will vary more thannormal when bad road conditions exist.e. All school days missed due to bad weathermust be rescheduled by adding additionaldays at the end of the school term ordeleting scheduled vacation days.SPECIAL EDUCATIONSpecial education means specially designedinstruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet uniqueneeds of a child (ages 3-21) with one of the followingdisabilities: autism, deaf-blindness, or hearingimpairment, including deafness; intellectualdisabilities; multiple disabilities, orthopedicimpairments, other health impairments, emotionaldisturbance, specific learning disability, speech orlanguage impairment, traumatic brain injury, visualimpairment, including blindness and developmentaldelays.Special education includes various placements asidentified by the State Department of EducationPolicies and Procedures manual and as mandated byfederal law. For further information, please contactyour student’s school site.Regular classes (full-time) inside the generalclass more than 80% of the school day (examplesof services in this placement includemodifications, consultations, supports for schoolpersonnel, supplementary aids and services).Special class (part-time) inside the regular class40-80% of the school day.Special class (full-time) inside the general classless than 40% of the school day.Public /private, separate day schools.Public/private residential facility.Home instruction/hospital environment.Correctional facility.Parentally placed in private schools.Instruction in other settings.Jenks Public Schools embraces a philosophy ofinclusion in the regular school community for allstudents. To the maximum extent appropriate,students with disabilities are included in the regulareducational environment. The amount of time to bespent in general education classes is determined bythe Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eachstudent on an individual basis.STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTINGPOLICY FOR PARTICIPANTS INEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND/ORPARKING ON SCHOOL DISTRICTPROPERTY (See also Student Behavior Policy;Extracurricular Activities Contract; Student useof Alcohol, Illegal Drugs; Testing Students –Alcohol, Illegal Substances)The Board of Education of the Jenks School District(the “School District”), in order to protect the healthand safety of students and to educate and directstudents away from drug and alcohol use and abuse,adopts the following Policy for testing students forthe use of illegal drugs, alcohol and performanceenhancing drugs. This policy shall apply to studentsparticipating in extracurricular activities and/orJenks Public Schools 21High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

students who apply for and are granted a parkingpermit to park on School District property.STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENTIt is the desire of the Board of Education,administration and staff that every student in theSchool District refrains from using or possessingalcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs.Therefore, except as provided below, the sanctions ofthis Policy shall relate solely to limiting theopportunity of any student determined to be inviolation of this Policy to participate inextracurricular activities and/or park on SchoolDistrict property. This Policy is intended tosupplement and complement all other policies, rulesand regulations of the School District regardingpossession or use of alcohol and illegal orperformance enhancing drugs.This policy is not intended to be disciplinary orpunitive in nature. The sanctions of this policy relatesolely to limiting the opportunity of students toparticipate in extracurricular activities or to park oncampus when they are found to be in violation of thispolicy. There will be no academic sanction solely fora violation of this policy. Notwithstanding theforegoing, a student may be disciplined, includingsuspended out of school, if a violation of thispolicy also results in a violation of the SchoolDistrict’s Student Behavior PolicyDEFINITIONS“Extracurricular” means any School Districtsponsored team, club, organization or activity inwhich student participation is voluntary and in whichstudents represent the School District incompetitions.Participation in school-sponsored extracurricularactivities is a privilege, not a right. Students whoparticipate in these activities are respected by thestudent body and are expected to conduct themselvesas good examples of behavior, sportsmanship andtraining. Accordingly, students who participate inextracurricular activities carry a responsibility tothemselves, their fellow students, their parents andtheir school to set the highest possible example ofconduct, which includes avoiding the use orpossession of alcohol and illegal or performanceenhancing drugs.Parking on the property of the School District is alsoa privilege, not a right. Students who park on SchoolDistrict property operate vehicles in close proximityto other students and faculty and may also havepassengers in their vehicles. Because of this, thepotential harm from misjudgment or impairedjudgment due to alcohol or illegal drugs is great.Accordingly, students who park on School Districtproperty carry a responsibility to themselves, theirfellow students and members of the public to operatetheir vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner thatincludes avoiding the use or possession of alcohol orillegal drugs. The use of alcohol and illegal drugsimpairs the ability of a student to meet thisresponsibility.The purpose of this Policy is to prevent alcohol andillegal or performance enhancing drug use, to educatestudents as to the serious physical, mental andemotional harm caused by alcohol and illegal orperformance enhancing drug use, to alert studentswho have possible substance abuse problems to thepotential harms of use, to prevent injury, illness andharm as a result of alcohol and illegal or performanceenhancing drug use, and to strive within the SchoolDistrict for an environment free of alcohol and illegalor performance enhancing drug possession or use.“Student extracurricular activities participant” meansany student participating in any competitiveextracurricular activity.“Student Athlete” means a 7th-12th grade member ofany School District sponsored interscholastic sportsteam, including athletes, cheerleaders, and Pomparticipants.“Coach/Sponsor” means any person employed by theSchool District to coach athletic teams of the SchoolDistrict, to act as a sponsor or coach of a cheerleaderteam of the School District, or to serve as sponsor forany other extracurricular activity.“Athletics” and “athletic activity” meansparticipation by a student athlete on any athleticteam, cheerleader team or Pom team sponsored bythe School District.“In-season” means anytime during the day, night,weekends or holidays, including all time in and awayfrom school during the entire school year for allstudent extracurricular activities participants.“Permit Holder” means a student who currently holdsa permit to park on School District property.“Alcohol” means ethyl alcohol or ethanol and anyalcoholic beverage and includes “low-point beer” asdefined by Oklahoma law.“Illegal drugs” means any substance which anindividual may not sell, possess, use, distribute orpurchase under either federal or Oklahoma law.“Illegal drugs” includes, but is not limited to, allscheduled drugs as defined by the OklahomaUniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act, allprescription drugs obtained without authorization andall prescribed and over-the-counter drugs being usedJenks Public Schools 22High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

for an abusive purpose, and paraphernalia to use suchdrugs.“Performance enhancing drugs” include anabolicsteroids and any other natural or synthetic substanceused to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance,speed or other athletic ability. The term“performance enhancing drugs” does not includedietary or nutritional supplements such as vitamins,minerals and proteins that can be lawfully purchasedin over-the-counter transactions.“Drug or alcohol use test” means a chemical testadministered for the purpose of determining thepresence or absence of alcohol or illegal orperformance enhancing chemical substances or theirmetabolites in a student’s blood, bodily tissue, fluids,products, urine, breath or hair.“Random selection basis” means a mechanism forselecting student extracurricular activitiesparticipants for drug and/or alcohol use testing that:a. results in an equal probability that anystudent extracurricular activity participantfrom a group of student extracurricularactivity participants subject to the selectionmechanism will be selected, andb. does not give the School Districtdiscretion to waive the selection of anystudent extracurricular activity participantselected under the mechanism.“Positive” when referring to an alcohol or drug usetest administered under this Policy means atoxicological test result which is considered todemonstrate the presence of alcohol or an illegal or aperformance enhancing drug or the metabolitesthereof using the standards customarily establishedby the testing laboratory administering the drug oralcohol use test.“Reasonable suspicion” means a suspicion based onspecific personal observations concerning theappearance, speech or behavior of a studentextracurricular activity participants and reasonableinferences drawn from those observations in the lightof experience. Information provided by a reliablesource, if based on personal knowledge, shallconstitute reasonable suspicion. In the context ofperformance enhancing drugs, reasonable suspicionspecifically includes unusual increases in size,strength, weight or other athletic abilities.“Games/competitions” mean regular season,tournament and playoff games/competitions and donot include practice games and scrimmages.school days does not include snow days, holidays, orparent-teacher conference days.“School District Property” means any propertyowned by or under the control of the School District.PARTICIPATION – EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIESAlcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugpossession or use is incompatible with participationin extracurricular activities on behalf of the SchoolDistrict. For the safety, health and well being of thestudent extracurricular activity participants of theSchool District, the School District has adopted thisPolicy for use by all participating students at the 7th-12th grade level. Any student found to be inpossession of, or having used alcohol or illegal orperformance enhancing drugs, either by observationor drug or alcohol use test, will be considered to haveviolated this Policy.Each student extracurricular activity participant shallbe provided with a copy of this Policy via theStudent/Parent Handbook and the “StudentExtracurricular Activity Participant Alcohol andIllegal or Performance Enhancing Drugs Contract”(the “Extracurricular Activities Contract”), whichshall be read, signed and dated by the student, parentor custodial guardian and a coach/sponsor beforesuch student shall be eligible to practice or participatein any extracurricular activity. No student shall beallowed to practice or participate in anyextracurricular activity unless the student hasreturned the properly signed ExtracurricularActivities Contract.The principal and sponsor, or, in the case of studentathletes only, the athletic director or designee andapplicable coach, shall be responsible for determiningwhether a violation of this Policy has occurred whenan observation of possession or use of alcohol orillegal drug by a student extracurricular activityparticipant has been reported. If a violation of thePolicy is determined to have occurred by a studentextracurricular activities participant other than astudent athlete, a principal will contact the student,the sponsor, and the parent or custodial guardian ofthe student and schedule a conference. If a violationof the Policy is determined to have occurred by astudent athlete, the athletic director or designee willcontact the student, the sponsor or head coach, theapplicable principal, and the parent or custodialguardian of the student and schedule a conference.At the conference, the violation of the Policy will bedescribed and the restrictions explained.“School Day(s)” means a day when school is insession and students are required to report to school.By way of example only and not as a limitation,The Extracurricular Activities Contract for alcoholand illegal or performance enhancing drug and/oralcohol use testing shall be to provide a urine sampleJenks Public Schools 23High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

for student athletes, as part of the annual physicalexamination. The School District will set a feecharge to be collected from each student when theExtracurricular Activities Contract is signed andreturned to the coach. Student athletes who havephysical examinations performed by their personalphysicians must nonetheless sign the ExtracurricularActivities Contract and comply with all Policyrequirements. For all student extracurricular activityparticipants, tests will be done as chosen by therandom selection basis; or at any time a studentextracurricular activities participant is requested bythe principal, athletic director, athletic trainer or bythe sponsor or coach, based on reasonable suspicion(See Policy for Testing Students with regard to theuse of Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substances), tobe tested for alcohol and illegal or performanceenhancing drugs.Drug and/or alcohol use testing for studentextracurricular activities participants will be chosenon a random selection basis weekly from all studentparticipants. The School District will determine aweekly number of student names to be drawn atrandom to provide a urine sample for drug and/oralcohol use testing for alcohol and/or illegal orperformance enhancing drugs.In addition to the drug and alcohol use tests requiredabove, any student extracurricular activitiesparticipant may be required to submit to a drugand/or alcohol use test for alcohol or illegal orperformance enhancing drugs or the metabolitesthereof at any time upon reasonable suspicion.PARTICIPATION – PARKING PERMITSuntil the student has returned the properly signedParking Permit Contract.The principal or his/her designee shall be responsiblefor determining whether a violation of this Policy hasoccurred when an observation of possession or use ofalcohol or illegal drug by a Permit Holder has beenreported. If a violation of the Policy is determined tohave occurred by a Permit Holder, the principal willcontact the student and the parent or custodialguardian of the student and schedule a conference.At the conference, the violation of the Policy will bedescribed and the restrictions explained, including thebeginning date of any suspension of the parkingpermit.The Parking Permit Contract for alcohol and illegaldrug and/or alcohol use testing shall be to provide aurine sample as chosen by the random selectionbasis; or at any time a Permit Holder is requested bythe principal or his/her designee, based on reasonablesuspicion, to be tested for alcohol and illegal drugs.Drug and/or alcohol use testing for Permit Holderswill also be chosen on a random selection basisweekly from a list of all Permit Holders. The SchoolDistrict will determine a weekly number of studentnames to be drawn at random to provide a urinesample for drug and/or alcohol use testing for alcoholand/or illegal drugs.In addition to the drug and alcohol use tests requiredabove, any Permit Holder may be required to submitto a drug and/or alcohol use test for alcohol or illegalor performance enhancing drugs or the metabolitesthereof at any time upon reasonable suspicion.Alcohol and illegal drug possession or use isincompatible with operating a motor vehicle onproperty of the School District. For the safety, healthand well being of the students and Permit Holders ofthe School District, the School District has adoptedthis Policy for use by all Permit Holders. Anystudent found to be in possession of, or having usedalcohol or illegal drugs, either by observation or drugor alcohol use test, will be considered to haveviolated this Policy.All students who park on School District propertymust have a proper parking permit issued by theSchool District.Each Permit Holder shall be provided with a copy ofthis Policy via the Student/Parent Handbook, and the“Parking Permit Application and Alcohol and IllegalDrug Contract” (the “Parking Permit Contract”),which shall be read, signed and dated by the student,parent or custodial guardian before such student shallbe eligible to apply for a parking permit. Noapplication for a parking permit will be consideredThe School District will set a fee to be collected fromeach student when the Parking Permit Contract issigned and returned to the administration, to coverthe expense of these testing procedures.TESTING PROCEDURESAny alcohol or drug use test required by the SchoolDistrict under the terms of this Policy will beadministered by or at the direction of a professionallaboratory chosen by the School District usingscientifically validated toxicological methods. Theprofessional laboratory shall be required to havedetailed written specifications to assure chain ofcustody of the specimens, proper laboratory controland scientific testing.All aspects of the alcohol or drug use testingprogram, including the taking of specimens, will beconducted so as to safeguard the personal and privacyrights of the student to the maximum degree possible.The test specimen shall be obtained in a mannerdesigned to minimize intrusiveness of the procedure.Jenks Public Schools 24High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

In particular, the specimen must be collected in arestroom or other private facility behind a closedstall. The principal, athletic director or athletictrainer shall designate a sponsor or coach or otheradult person of the same sex as the student toaccompany the student to a restroom or other privatefacility behind a closed stall. The monitor shall notobserve the student while the specimen is beingproduced, but the monitor shall be present outside thestall to listen for the normal sounds of urination inorder to guard against tampered specimens and toinsure an accurate chain of custody. The monitorshall verify the normal warmth and appearance of thespecimen. If at any time during the testing procedurethe monitor has reason to believe or suspect that astudent is tampering with the specimen, the monitormay stop the procedure and inform the principal,athletic director, or athletic trainer who will thendetermine if a new sample should be obtained. If astudent is determined to have tampered with anyspecimen or otherwise engaged in any conduct thatdisrupts the testing process of any student, then thestudent will be deemed to have committed a secondoffense under this Policy and the sanctions for asecond offense will be imposed. The monitor shallgive each student a form on which the student maylist any medications he/she has taken or any otherlegitimate reasons for having been in contact withillegal drugs or performance enhancing drugs in thepreceding thirty (30) days. The medication list maybe submitted to the lab in a sealed and confidentialenvelope.If an initial drug use test is positive, the initial testresult will be subject to confirmation by a second anddifferent test of the same specimen. The second testwill use the gas chromatography/mass spectrometrytechnique. A specimen shall not be reported positiveunless the second test utilizing the gaschromatography/mass spectrometry procedure ispositive for the presence of an illegal drug orperformance enhancing drug or the metabolitesthereof. If an initial alcohol use test is positive forthe presence of alcohol, the initial test result will besubject to confirmation by a second test using anyscientifically accepted method. The unused portion,if any, of a specimen that tested positive for alcoholor illegal or performance enhancing drugs shall bepreserved by the laboratory for a period of six (6)months.student, the sponsor or head coach, the applicableprincipal, and the parent or custodial guardian of thestudent and schedule a conference. In the case ofPermit Holders, a principal will contact the studentand the parent or custodial guardian of the studentand schedule a conference.At the conference, a principal or the athletic directoror designee will solicit any explanation for thepositive result and ask for doctor prescriptions of anydrugs that the student was taking that might haveaffected the outcome of the alcohol or drug use test.If the student and his/her parent or custodial guardiandesires another test of the remaining portion, if any,of the specimen, the principal, athletic director, orathletic trainer will arrange for another test at thesame laboratory or at another laboratory agreeable tothe principal or athletic director or designee. Anysuch re-test shall be at the expense of the student andhis/her parent or custodial guardian.If the student asserts that the positive test results arecaused by other than consumption of alcohol or anillegal or performance enhancing drug by the student,then the student will be given an opportunity topresent evidence of such to the principal or to theathletic director. The School District will rely on theopinion of the original laboratory that performed thetest in determining whether the positive test resultwas produced by other than consumption of alcoholor an illegal or performance enhancing drug.A student who has been determined by theappropriate school administrator to be in violation ofthis Policy shall have the right to appeal the decisionto the superintendent or the superintendent’sdesignee(s). Such appeal must be lodged within five(5) business days of notice of the initial report of theoffense, during which time the student will remainineligible to participate in any extracurricularactivities and/or park on School District property.The superintendent or designee(s) shall thendetermine whether the original finding was justified.There is no further appeal right from thesuperintendent’s decision and such decision shall beconclusive in all respects. Any necessaryinterpretation or application of this Policy shall be thesole and exclusive judgment and discretion of thesuperintendent, which shall be final and nonappealable.If the alcohol or drug use test for any student has apositive result, the laboratory will contact theprincipal, the athletic director, or a designee with theresults. In the case of student extracurricularactivities participants who are not athletes, a principalwill contact the student, the sponsor, and the parentor custodial guardian of the student and schedule aconference. In the case of student athletes, theathletic director or athletic trainer will contact theBefore a student who has tested positive in an alcoholor drug use test may rejoin his/her extracurricularactivity and/or park on School District property aftera first or second offense, such student may berequired to undergo one or more additional alcohol ordrug use tests to determine whether the student is nolonger using alcohol or illegal or performanceenhancing drugs. The School District will rely on theopinion of the laboratory that performed or analyzedJenks Public Schools 25High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

the additional alcohol or drug use test in determiningwhether a positive result in the additional alcohol ordrug use test was produced by alcohol or illegal orperformance enhancing drugs used by the studentbefore the offense or by more recent use.All documents created pursuant to this Policy withregard to any student will be kept in a confidentialfolder and will never be made a part of the student’scumulative folder nor be considered a “disciplinary”record.VIOLATIONSfollowing the determination of an observedviolation or the reporting of the results of apositive alcohol or drug use test. Suchsuspension will extend into a succeedingcompetition season if necessary to fulfill thesuspension.2. All other extracurricular participants willface participation restrictions as determinedby the administrator, related to theevent/contest schedule of that particularactivity and/or suspension of the parkingpermit for 30 school days.Any student who is determined by observation or byalcohol or drug use tests to have violated this Policyshall be subject to the loss of the privilege toparticipate in extracurricular activities and/or loss ofthe privilege to park on School District property.Such student shall be offered educational and supportassistance to stop using alcohol or illegal orperformance enhancing drugs.First Offense:1. Athletes: Suspension from participation inall scheduled extracurricular activities(including all meetings, practices,performances and games/competitions) andsuspension of the parking permit for 30school days, which may be reduced by 15school days (five school days reduced forprofessional drug/alcohol evaluation/assessment and ten school days reduced forparticipating in and successfully completingat least four (4) hours of substance abuseeducation/counseling provided by theSchool District or an outside agency).A student athlete participant must miss aminimum of 40% of the allowable numberof regular season contests allowed by theOklahoma Secondary Schools ActivitiesAssociation (OSSAA) which may bereduced to 20% upon completion of theassessment and substance abuse educationcounseling. If the student is not competingin an athletic activity during any suspensionperiod due to injury, academic ineligibilityor the games or competitions for that sportare finished or have not begun for thatschool year and, therefore, does not miss aminimum of 40% of the games/competitionsduring the suspension period, then thestudent will be required to miss a minimumof 40% of the games/competitions after heor she returns from the injury, becomeseligible or the games or competitions resumein the following school year or begin later inthe same school year. These restrictions andrequirements shall begin immediatelySecond Offense:1. Complete suspension from participation inall extracurricular activities including allmeetings, practices, performances andcompetition and/or suspension of theparking permit for eighteen (18) continuousand successive school weeks from the dateof the determination of a violation or thereporting of the results of a positive alcoholor drug use test under this Policy. Suchsuspension will extend into a succeedingschool year if necessary to fulfill thesuspension. Offenses occurring during theseventh and eighth (7-8) grades shall becumulative for the duration of the student’smiddle school career. Offenses occurring ingrades nine through twelve (9-12) shall becumulative throughout the student’s highschool career. Athletes will be required tomiss a minimum of 40% of regular seasoncontests, whenever scheduled.Self-Reporting: As an option to the consequencesfor a first offense only, a student may self-report tothe principal, athletic director, athletic trainer or to acoach or sponsor before being notified of a Policyviolation or prior to being asked or required to submitto an alcohol or drug use test. A student who selfreferswill be allowed to remain active in allextracurricular activities and retain his or her parkingpermit after the following conditions have beenfulfilled: a conference has been held with the student,the principal, athletic director, athletic trainer, thesponsor or coach, and the parent or custodialguardian of the student to discuss the Policyviolation; an alcohol or drug use test is provided bythe student that is not positive, and a participationcommitment by the student and parent for four (4)hours of substance abuse education/counselingprovided by the school or an outside agency.Documentation of successful completion of thiscommitment must be provided to the principal,athletic director or athletic trainer by the student orparent. A student who self-refers will, however, beconsidered to have committed his/her first offenseJenks Public Schools 26High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

under this Policy. A self-referral may be used onlyonce in a student’s time in the School District.REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO ALCOHOL ORDRUG USE TESTIf a student refuses to submit to an alcohol or druguse test authorized under this Policy, such studentshall not be eligible to participate in anyextracurricular activities including all meetings,practice, performances and competition, or park oncampus for eighteen (18) continuous and successiveschool weeks. Athletes will be required to miss aminimum of 40% of regular season contests,whenever scheduled. Such suspension will extendinto a succeeding school year if necessary to fulfillthe suspension.Jenks Public Schools 27High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Statement of Purpose and Intent:Jenks School District StudentExtracurricular Activities Participant Alcohol and Illegalor Performance Enhancing Drugs Contract20__ to 20__ School YearParticipation in school sponsored extracurricular activities at the Jenks School District is a privilege and not a right. Suchprivilege is governed by the Jenks School District Policy on Alcohol and Drug Testing of Students Participating inExtracurricular Activities and/or Parking on School District Property (the “Policy”). This policy is found in the Jenks Policiesand Procedures Handbook and the Student/Parent Handbook. Alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drug use of anykind is incompatible with participation in extracurricular activities on behalf of the Jenks School District. Students whoparticipate in activities are respected by the student body and are expected to hold themselves as good examples of conduct,sportsmanship and training. Accordingly, student extracurricular activities participants carry a responsibility to themselves,their fellow students, their parents and their school to set the highest possible examples of conduct, which includes avoidingthe use or possession of alcohol or illegal or performance enhancing drugs.Participation in Extracurricular Activities:For the safety, health and well-being of the students of the Jenks School District, the Jenks School District has adopted thePolicy and this Student Extracurricular Activities Participant Alcohol and Illegal or Performance Enhancing Drugs Contract(the “Extracurricular Activities Contract”) which shall be read, signed and dated by the student, parent or custodial guardianand sponsor or coach before such student shall be eligible to practice or participate in any extracurricular activity. Nostudent shall be allowed to practice or participate in any extracurricular activity unless the student has returned theproperly signed Extracurricular Activities Contract.Student's Last Name First Name Middle Initial Grade Student ID NumberI understand after having read the Policy and this Extracurricular Activities Contract that, out of care for my safety andhealth, the Jenks School District enforces the rules applying to the consumption or possession of alcohol and illegal orperformance enhancing drugs. As a student extracurricular activities participant, I realize that the personal decision that Imake daily in regard to the consumption or possession of alcohol and illegal or performance enhancing drugs may affect myhealth and well-being as well as the possible endangerment of those around me and reflect upon any organization with whichI am associated. If I choose to violate the Policy regarding the use or possession of alcohol and illegal or performanceenhancing drugs any time during the school year, I understand upon determination of that violation I will be subject to therestrictions of my participation as outlined in the Policy.Signature of StudentWe have read and understand the Policy and this Extracurricular Activities Contract. We desire that the student named aboveparticipate in the extracurricular activities of the Jenks School District and we hereby agree to abide by all provisions of theJenks School District's Policy. We accept and consent to the method of obtaining urine samples, testing and analyses of suchspecimens, and all other aspects of the program. We agree to cooperate in furnishing urine specimens that may be requiredfrom time to time. We further agree and consent to the disclosure of the sampling, testing and results as provided for in thisprogram. This consent is given pursuant to all State and Federal Privacy Statutes and is a waiver of rights to non-disclosureof such test records and results only to the extent of the disclosures authorized in the program.DateSignature of Parent or Custodial Guardian[If the student athlete is 18 years or older, he/she mustalso sign at this line in addition to the line above.]BELOW PLEASE OBTAIN THE SIGNATURE OF ANY SPONSOR OR COACH OF AN EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITY IN WHICH YOU ARE INVOLVED:DateSignature of Sponsor/CoachTeam/Extracurricular ActivityJenks Public Schools 28High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Statement of Purpose and Intent:Jenks School District StudentParking Permit Application andAlcohol and Illegal Drugs Contract20__ to 20__ School YearParking on the property of the Jenks School District is a privilege and not a right. Such privilege is governed by the JenksSchool District Policy on Alcohol and Drug Testing of Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities and/or Parking onSchool District Property (the “Policy”). This policy is found in the Jenks Policies and Procedures Handbook and theStudent/Parent Handbook. Alcohol and illegal drug use of any kind is incompatible with the privilege of parking on theproperty of the Jenks School District. Students who park on School District property operate vehicles in close proximity ofother students. Because of this, the potential harm from misjudgment or impaired judgment of a student is great. Studentswho park on School District property carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students and members of the public tooperate their vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner, which includes avoiding the use or possession of alcohol or illegaldrugs.Parking Permits:For the safety, health and well-being of the students of the Jenks School District, the District has adopted the Policy and thisParking Permit Application and Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Contract (the “Parking Permit Contract”) which shall be read,signed and dated by the student, parent or custodial guardian before such student shall be eligible to apply for a parkingpermit. No application for a parking permit will be considered until the student has returned the properly signedParking Permit Contract.Student's Last Name First Name Middle Initial Grade Student ID NumberI understand after having read the Policy and this Parking Permit Contract that, out of care for my safety and health, the JenksSchool District enforces the rules applying to the consumption or possession of alcohol and illegal drugs. As a driver, Irealize that the personal decision that I make daily in regard to the consumption or possession of alcohol and illegal drugsmay affect my health and well-being as well as the possible endangerment of those around me. If I choose to violate thePolicy regarding the use or possession of alcohol and illegal drugs any time during the school year, I understand upondetermination of that violation I will be subject to the restrictions of any parking permit issued to me as outlined in thePolicy.Signature of StudentDateWe have read and understand the Policy and this Parking Permit Contract. We desire that the student named above be issueda parking permit by the Jenks School District and we hereby agree to abide by all provisions of the Jenks School District'sPolicy. We accept and consent to the method of obtaining urine samples, testing and analyses of such specimens, and allother aspects of the program. We agree to cooperate in furnishing urine specimens that may be required from time to time.We further agree and consent to the disclosure of the sampling, testing and results as provided for in this program. Thisconsent is given pursuant to all State and Federal Privacy Statutes and is a waiver of rights to non-disclosure of such testrecords and results only to the extent of the disclosures authorized in the program.Signature of Parent or Custodial Guardian[If the student is 18 years or older, he/she mustalso sign at this line in addition to the line above.]PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION BELOW:Car Description:Car Tag Number:Driver’s License Number:(Year) (Color) (Make) (Model)(Please Print)DateJenks Public Schools 29High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

TESTING STUDENTS WITH REGARD TO THEUSE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL CHEMICALSUBSTANCES(See also Student Behavior Policy – Drugs and Alcohol)The Board of Education, with the intent that all studentshave notice and knowledge of the ramificationsconcerning alcohol and illegal chemical substance use,possession, purchase, sale or distribution when the studentis on school property, at a school sponsored event, inschool vehicles, or going to or from a school sponsoredevent hereby adopts the following policy.STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENThallucinogens, methaqualone, opiates, barbiturates,benzodiazepines, synthetic narcotics, designer drugs, orany metabolite of any of these substances."Alcohol" means ethyl alcohol or ethanol and includes“low point” beer."Under the influence" means any student of the SchoolDistrict who has any alcohol or illegal chemical substanceor the metabolites thereof present in the student's body inany amount which is considered to be "positive" for suchalcohol or drug or drug metabolites using anyscientifically substantiated alcohol or drug use screen testand alcohol or drug use confirm test.The safety of students and employees of the SchoolDistrict is of paramount concern to the Board ofEducation. Students who are under the influence ofalcohol or an illegal chemical substance when the studentis on school property, at a school sponsored event, inschool vehicles, or going to or from a school sponsoredevent pose serious safety risks to students, employees andthe public.The Board recognizes that all students have certainpersonal rights guaranteed by the Constitutions of theUnited States of America and the State of Oklahoma.This Policy will not infringe on those rights. However,due to the devastating impact that the use by students ofalcohol and illegal chemical substances can have on thesafety of students and employees and their adverse affecton a student's ability to perform as a student, the Boardwill not tolerate the behavior of students who use,possess, distribute, purchase, sell or are under theinfluence (as defined in the Policy) of alcohol or illegalchemical substances while on school property, at a schoolsponsored event, in school vehicles, or going to or from aschool sponsored event.This Policy will apply to all students of the SchoolDistrict, and Violations of this Policy will subject thestudent to disciplinary action, including out-of-schoolsuspension from school.DEFINITIONS"Illegal chemical substance" means any substance whichan individual may not sell, possess, use, distribute orpurchase under either Federal or Oklahoma law. "Illegalchemical substance" includes, but is not limited to, allscheduled drugs as defined by the Oklahoma UniformControlled Dangerous Substances Act, all prescriptiondrugs obtained without authorization and all prescribeddrugs and over the counter drugs being used for anabusive purpose. By way of example only, the drugswhich may be tested for are: amphetamines,cannabinoids, cocaine, phencyclidine (PCP),"Positive" when referring to an alcohol or drug use testadministered under this Policy means a toxicological testresult which is considered to demonstrate the presence ofalcohol or an illegal chemical substance or the metabolitesthereof using the cutoff standards or levels determined bythe State Board of Health for drug or alcohol testing ofstudents or in the absence of such State Board cutofflevels, the cutoff levels customarily established by thetesting laboratory administering the alcohol or drug usetest."School property" means any property owned, leased orrented by the School District, including but not limited toschool buildings, parking lots and motor vehicles."Drug or alcohol use test" means a chemical testadministered for the purpose of determining the presenceor absence of alcohol or illegal chemical substances ortheir metabolites in a student's blood, bodily tissue, fluids,products, urine, breath or hair."Reasonable suspicion" means a belief that a student isusing or has used alcohol or drugs in violation of thisPolicy drawn from specific objective and articulable factsand reasonable inferences drawn from those facts in thelight of experience, and may be based upon, among otherthings:i) Observable phenomena, such as:(1) the physical symptoms or manifestations ofbeing under the influence of alcohol or a drugwhile on school property, at a school sponsoredevent, in school vehicles, or going to or from aschool sponsored event, or(2) the direct observation of alcohol or drug usewhile on school property, at a school sponsoredevent, in school vehicles, or going to or from aschool sponsored event;ii) A report of drug or alcohol use while on schoolproperty, at a school sponsored event, in schoolvehicles, or going to or from a school sponsoredevent, provided by reliable and credible sourcesas determined by an administrator;Jenks Public Schools 30High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

iii)iv)Evidence that a student has tampered with analcohol or drug test;Evidence that a student is involved in the use,possession, sale, administration, solicitation ortransfer of alcohol or drugs while on schoolproperty, at a school sponsored event, in schoolvehicles, or going to or from a school sponsoredevent.PROCEDURES FOR ALCOHOL OR ILLEGALCHEMICAL SUBSTANCE TESTINGAny alcohol or drug use test administered under the termsof this Policy will be administered by or at the directionof a professional laboratory licensed by the OklahomaState Department of Health and using scientificallyvalidated toxicological methods that comply with rulespromulgated by the State Department of Health. Theprofessional laboratory shall be required to have detailedwritten specifications to assure chain of custody of thesamples, proper labeling, proper laboratory control andscientific testing. All aspects of the alcohol and drug usetesting program, including the taking of samples, will beconducted so as to safeguard the personal and privacyrights of students to the maximum degree possible andshall be conducted under reasonable sanitary conditions.The test sample shall be obtained in a manner whichminimizes its intrusiveness.FORM TO LIST MEDICATIONSIn the case of urine samples, the samples must becollected by a test monitor of the same sex as the studentin a restroom or other private facility behind a closedstall; a sample shall be collected in sufficient quantity forsplitting into two (2) separate samples, pursuant to rulesof the State Board of Health, to provide for anysubsequent independent confirming analysis of the firstsample; the test monitor shall not observe any studentwhile the sample is being produced but the test monitormay be present outside the stall to listen for the normalsounds of urination in order to guard against tamperedsamples and to insure an accurate chain of custody; andthe test monitor may verify the normal warmth andappearance of the sample. If at any time during thetesting procedure the test monitor has reason to believe orsuspect that a student is tampering with the sample, thetest monitor may stop the procedure and inform the testcoordinator. The test monitor shall be of the same genderas the student giving the sample.If a student is determined to have tampered with anyspecimen or otherwise engaged in any conduct whichdisrupts the testing process of any student, then thestudent will be deemed to have violated this policy andwill be subject to disciplinary action, including out-ofschoolsuspension from school.Each student shall be given a form on which the studentmay, but shall not be required to, list any medications hehas taken or any other legitimate reasons for his havingbeen in recent contact with alcohol or illegal chemicalsubstances. If the initial drug use test is positive for thepresence of an illegal chemical substance or themetabolites thereof, the initial test result will be subject toconfirmation by a second and different test of the samesample. The second test will use the gaschromatography/mass spectrometry technique or anequivalent scientifically accepted method of equal orgreater accuracy with rules and cutoff levels approved bythe State Board of Health. A student will not be subjectto disciplinary procedures unless the second test ispositive for the presence of illegal chemical substances orthe metabolites thereof. If an initial alcohol use test ispositive for the presence of alcohol, the initial test resultwill be subject to confirmation by a second test using anyscientifically accepted method with rules and cutoff levelsapproved by the State Board of Health. Upon writtenrequest, the student will be furnished with a free copy ofall test results performed under this Policy. All testrecords and results will be confidential and kept in filesseparate from the student’s cumulative records. All testsrequired of a student by the School District under thisPolicy shall be at School District expense. Any studentwho is subject to disciplinary action as a result of beingunder the influence of alcohol or an illegal chemicalsubstance while on school property, at a school sponsoredevent, in school vehicles or going to or from a schoolsponsored event will be given a reasonable opportunity, inconfidence, to explain or rebut the alcohol or drug use testresults. If the student asserts that the positive test resultsare caused by something other than consumption ofalcohol or an illegal chemical substance by the student,then the student will be given an opportunity to presentevidence that the positive test result was produced bysomething other than consumption of alcohol or an illegalchemical substance. The School District will rely on theopinion of the District's laboratory which performed thetests in determining whether the positive test result wasproduced by other than consumption of alcohol or anillegal chemical substance. The laboratory reports andresults of alcohol and drug use testing will be maintainedon a confidential basis except as otherwise required bylaw. The laboratory performing alcohol or drug use testsfor the School District will not report on or disclose to theSchool District any physical or mental condition affectinga student which may be discovered in the examination ofa sample other than the presence of alcohol or illegalchemical substances or the metabolites thereof. The useof samples to test for any other substances will not bepermitted.STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE TESTS -WHEN REQUIREDJenks Public Schools 31High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Any student whose behavior while on school property, ata school sponsored event, in school vehicles, or going toor from a school sponsored event creates a reasonableindividualized suspicion that the student is under theinfluence of alcohol or an illegal chemical substance maybe required to take an alcohol and/or drug use test.Nothing in this policy shall require alcohol and/or druguse testing of any student nor prohibit the School Districtfrom disciplining any student in the absence of an alcoholor drug use test of the student.ANY STUDENT WHO REFUSES TO TAKE ANALCOHOL OR DRUG USE TEST WHEN SOREQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THISPOLICY WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVEVIOLATED THIS POLICY AND WILL BESUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONINCLUDING OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONFROM SCHOOL TO THE SAME EXTENT AS IFTHE STUDENT TESTED POSITIVE FOR THEPRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGALCHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.STUDENT USE, SALE, POSSESSION,DISTRIBUTION, PURCHASE OR BEING UNDERTHE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGALCHEMICAL SUBSTANCEAny student who possesses, uses, administers, distributes,purchases, sells or is confirmed by alcohol or drug usetests to be under the influence (as defined by this Policy)of alcohol or an illegal chemical substance while onschool property, at a school sponsored event, in schoolvehicles, or going to or from a school sponsored event oras a result of alcohol or drug use tests conducted underthis Policy will be subject to disciplinary action, includingout-of-school suspension from school.PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER ALCOHOLOR DRUG TESTINGThe following persons have the authority to requirealcohol or drug use testing of students under this Policy:This policy shall be given broad circulation to all studentsof the School District which shall include prominentposting at various places in the School District.STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICYA vast array of student disciplinary situations andpenalties are mentioned in the Board Policy Book andstudent or parent handbooks that are distributed from theDistrict’s schools. It is recognized that it is impossible toidentify all student actions that might require staffadministered consequences. Therefore, discipline may beadministered for student actions that are, or possibly, arenot described in the Board policies or student and parenthandbooks.Similarly, these policies, as well as the regulationsincluded in the student and parent handbooks, should beconsidered to be general guidelines for the administrationof student discipline…not rigid regulations which areautomatically applied in all cases. Administrativediscretion is encouraged and recommended in individualand/or unique situations. This includes the potentialadministration of penalties which are less or more thanthose penalties described in policy books and handbooks.The Board of Education of the Jenks School Districtadopts the following policy and procedures dealing withstudent behavior. The Board of Education recognizes thatstudents do not surrender any rights of citizenship whilein attendance at Jenks Schools. The school is acommunity with rules and regulations. Those who enjoythe rights and privileges it provides, must also accept theresponsibilities that inclusion demands, including respectfor and obedience to school rules.The following behaviors at school, while in schoolvehicles or going to or from or attending school eventswill result in disciplinary action, up to and includingschool intervention options or out-of-school suspension.These behaviors may include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:The Superintendent of Schools;Any employee designated for such purposes by theSuperintendent or the Board of Education.OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION DUE PROCESSPROCEDURESAny student who is subject to an out-of-school suspensionfor the violation of this Policy shall be affordedappropriate due process procedures allowed by the SchoolDistrict’s policy on student behavior.CIRCULATION OF POLICY1. Arson2. Cheating3. Conduct that threatens or jeopardizes the safety ofothers4. Cutting class or sleeping, eating, or refusing to work inclass5. Disruption of the educational process or operation ofthe school6. Extortion7. Failure to attend assigned detention, alternative school,or other disciplinary assignment without approval8. Failure to comply with state immunization recordsJenks Public Schools 32High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

9. False reports, false calls, or misrepresentation of facts10. Fighting11. Forgery12. Gambling13. Gangs or set behavior and attire14. Hazings (initiations) in connection with any schoolactivity15. Headlocks or other dangerous behaviors16. Immorality17. Inappropriate behavior or gestures18. Inappropriate public behavior19. Indecent exposure20. Obscene language21. Physical or verbal abuse22. Plagiarism23. Possession of a caustic substance24. Possession of obscene materials25. Use of a wireless telecommunications device withoutprior authorization.26. Possession, threat or use of a dangerous weapon andrelated instrumentalities, i.e., bullets, shells, gunpowder, pellets.27. Possession, use, distribution, sale, purchase,conspiracy to sell or possess or being in the chain ofsale or distribution, or being under the influence ofalcoholic beverages, low-point beer (as defined byOklahoma law, i.e., 3.2 beer) and/or controlledsubstances28. Profanity29. Intimidating, bullying, sexual or other harassment ofindividuals including, but not limited to, students,school employees, volunteers30. Theft31. Threatening behavior (whether involving written,verbal or physical actions)32. Truancy33. Clothing or accessories with profane, vulgar, violentor repulsive words or pictures; or unacceptable attiredealing with beer, alcohol, drugs or tobacco; tanktops, halter tops, half shirts, see-through garments; orif the attire creates an unsafe, threateningenvironment; or if the attire distracts from theeducation environment.34. Use or possession of tobacco in any form35. Use or possession of missing or stolen property ifproperty is reasonably suspected to have been takenfrom a student, a school employee, or the school.36. Using racial, ethnic, or sexual epithets37. Vandalism38. Violation of the Board of Education policies, rules orregulations or violation of school rules andregulations or violation of state statutes39. Vulgarity40. Willful damage to school property41. Willful disobedience of a directive of any schoolofficial42. Conduct occurring outside of the normal school day oroff school property that has a direct and immediatenegative effect on the discipline or educationalprocess or effectiveness of the school43. Removing or attempting to remove any book from thelibrary media center without following the appropriatecheck-out procedure. This may also include anypranks or practical jokes designed to set off the alarm.44. Unauthorized or inappropriate use of technologysoftware and/or hardware, including audio, video orphotographic recordings.45. Using skateboards, rollerblades, skate shoes orscooters on school property or at school events.DISCIPLINARY OPTIONSDETENTION (D-HALL)Detention is a correctional measure used when it isdeemed appropriate. Students are to report to theappropriate teacher/principal at the specified time withclass work to be studied. Detention may be assigned on aweekday or on a Saturday, as deemed appropriate.IN-SCHOOL INTERVENTIONIn-school intervention is an optional correctional measurethat may be used by the school when deemed appropriateby a site administrator. It involves assignment to a schoolsite, designated by the school, for a prescribed course ofeducation as determined by school representatives andthere shall be no grade penalty. In-school intervention isnot considered by law to be out-of-school suspension andtherefore is non-appealable. However, all in-schoolinterventions of greater than 15 days, with the exceptionof those directed by board policy, must be confirmed bythe Superintendent or designee.OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONThe judicial extension of Fourteenth Amendmentprotection to students in the public school emphasizes theneed for school administrators to protect the proceduraldue process rights of students in discipline cases. Thepolicy of the District must be consistent with the dueprocess rights of students and must provide propermachinery for fair and consistent treatment of students.The term “out-of-school suspension” refers to removalout of school for a minimum of one (1) calendar year foroffenses involving firearms, as defined in Section 922 ofTitle 18 of the United States Code, and not to exceed theremainder of a current semester and the succeedingsemester for all other offenses. In-school intervention,detention, and similar disciplinary options or correctionalmeasures are not considered by law to be out-of-schoolJenks Public Schools 33High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

suspension and do not require or involve the due processprocedures set forth herein.Reference to “parent” in this section of the policy refers toa student’s parent or legal guardian.Reference to “principal” means the school principal or theschool staff member to whom the principal has delegatedthe responsibility for student discipline.BEHAVIOR OR CONDUCT WHICH MAY RESULT INSUSPENSIONStudents who are guilty of any of the following acts maybe suspended out of school by the administration of theschool or the district for:1. violation of a school regulation;2. immorality;3. adjudication as a delinquent for an offense that is anexception to non-violent offenses. For the purposesof this section, “violent offense” shall include thoseoffenses listed as the exceptions to the term“nonviolent offenses” as specified in Section 571 ofTitle 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes. “Violent offense”shall include the offense of assault with a dangerousweapon but shall not include the offense of assault;4. possession of an intoxicating beverage, low-pointbeer, as defined by Section 163.2 of Title 37 of theOklahoma Statutes, wireless telecommunicationdevice, or missing or stolen property if the property isreasonably suspected to have been taken from astudent, a school employee, or the school duringschool activities; and5. possession of a dangerous weapon or a controlleddangerous substance, as defined in the UniformControlled Dangerous Substances Act. Possession ofa firearm shall result in out-of-school suspension asprovided in the district’s policy related to Firearms.In the event of a suspension for any of the reasons listedabove, an education plan shall be applicable. However, noeducation plan shall be necessary for possession of adangerous weapon or a controlled dangerous substance.Students suspended for a violent offense directed toward aclassroom teacher shall not be allowed to return to theteacher’s classroom without the teacher’s prior approval.Whether an offense is considered a violent offense,requiring an affected teacher’s approval as a condition ofreturn to a particular classroom, shall be based onapplicable provisions of the Oklahoma school lawregarding student suspension and applicable Oklahomacriminal law distinguishing between violent andnonviolent offenses.PRE-SUSPENSION CONFERENCEBefore the District recommends out of school suspensionthrough its designated representative, alternative in-schoolintervention including, but not limited to, placement in analternative school setting, placement in an on-lineprogram, reassignment to another classroom, placement inin-school detention, or other available disciplinary orcorrectional options shall be considered. These shall notbe considered as an out-of-school suspension but shall betreated as disciplinary or correctional actions that may beused, if warranted, as an alternative to out-of-schoolsuspension. Students identified as disabled under theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and who aresuspended out of school or receive disciplinary removalfrom the classroom require additional proceduralconsiderations.PRE-OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION CONFERENCESWhen a student violates Board policy or a school rule orregulation or has been adjudicated as a delinquent for anoffense that is not a violent offense (as set out in OS Title57, section 571), the principal will conduct an informalconference with the student.At the conference with the student, the principal will readthe policy, rule or regulation which the student is chargedwith having violated and will discuss the conduct of thestudent which is a violation of the policy, rule, orregulation.The student will be asked whether he/she understands thepolicy, rule or regulation and be given a full opportunityto explain and discuss his/her conduct.If it is concluded that an out-of-school suspension isappropriate, the student will be advised that he/she isbeing suspended and the length of the out-of-schoolsuspension.The principal will immediately notify the parent by phoneand in writing that the student is being suspended out ofschool and that alternative in-school intervention or otheravailable options have been considered and rejected. Thewritten notice should state what alternative in-schoolplacement or other available options have beenconsidered and why they were rejected. Elementary,intermediate, and middle school students will not bedismissed before the end of the school day withoutadvance notice to parent.IMMEDIATE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION WITHOUTA PRE-OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION CONFERENCEA student may be suspended out of school without theabove pre-out-of-school suspension conference with thestudent only in situations where the conduct of the studentJenks Public Schools 34High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

easonably indicates to the principal that the continuedpresence of the student in the building will constitute animmediate danger to the health or safety of the students,or school employees, or to school property, or a continuedsubstantial disruption of the educational process.In such cases, an out-of-school suspension conferencewith the student and the parent or guardian will bescheduled as soon as possible after the student has beenremoved from the building.CONFERENCES WITH PARENTSThe principal will seek to hold a conference with theparent or guardian as soon as possible after the out-ofschoolsuspension has been imposed. The parent shouldbe advised of his/her right to a conference with theprincipal at the time he/she is notified that an out-ofschoolsuspension has been imposed. The conference willbe held during the regular school hours, Monday throughFriday, with consideration given to special exceptions. Atthe conference, the principal will read the policy, rule orregulation which the student is charged with havingviolated and will briefly outline the conduct or behavioron the part of the student. The principal will also explainthe basis for an out-of-school suspension rather than theuse of alternative options. The parent should be asked bythe principal if he/she understands the rule and thecharges against the student.At the conclusion of the conference, the principal willstate whether he/she will terminate or modify the out-ofschoolsuspension. In all cases the parent/guardian will beadvised of his/her right to have the out-of-schoolsuspension reviewed by the Superintendent, the Board ofEducation (or the Out-of-School Suspension Committee)as provided by this policy.OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION REQUIREMENTSAn out-of-school suspension shall be long term or shortterm. A long-term out-of-school suspension shall be anout-of-school suspension of eleven (11) school days. Ashort-term out-of-school suspension shall be a period often (10) or fewer school days.In no event should an out-of-school suspension extendbeyond the current school semester and succeedingsemester, except in the case of possession of a firearm inwhich case an out-of-school suspension for up to one (1)calendar year is appropriate. Out-of-school suspensionsinvolving firearms are governed by the School District’sGun-Free School Policy. Out-of-school suspensionsshould have a definite commencement and ending date:indefinite out-of-school suspensions are not permitted. Itis recommended that out-of-school suspensions of eleven(11) or more days be imposed only in serious situations.The principal may take previous conduct and previousdisciplinary actions and out-of-school suspensions of thestudent into consideration. In some instances, studentswho commit infractions resulting in long-termsuspensions may be offered the option of an on-linealternative program. The suspension will be reduced toten (10) days, during which time the student will berequired to complete and/or initiate any requisitescreenings, assessments, contacts or other actions asdetermined by the appropriate administrator. After ten(10) school days, if documentation is produced by thestudent indicating that the required actions have beencompleted, the student will be enrolled in the on-lineeducational program.Out-of-school suspensions until the student performssome remedial act are not permitted; however, the studentmay be advised that an out-of-school suspension ofdefinite length will be terminated at an earlier date ifhe/she performs a prescribed remedial act or acts.Out-of-school suspensions, in excess of five (5) days,shall include an Individualized Plan for Out-of-SchoolSuspension (“Plan”) which shall describe either a homebasedschool work assignment setting or other appropriatework assignment setting. The Plan shall be prepared bythe principal with the assistance of other schoolemployees as warranted by the circumstances of the outof-schoolsuspension.The Plan shall provide for the core units in which thestudent is enrolled. Core units shall consist of theminimum English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studiesand Fine Arts units required by the Oklahoma StateDepartment of Education for grade completion in gradeskindergarten through eight and for high school graduationin grades nine through twelve.A copy of the Plan shall be provided to the student andparent or guardian. The parent or guardian shall beresponsible for provision of a supervised, structuredenvironment in which the parent or guardian shall placethe student. The parent or guardian shall bearresponsibility for monitoring the student’s educationalprogress until the student is readmitted into school. ThePlan shall set out the procedure for education and shallalso address academic credit for work satisfactorilycompleted.RECORDS AND REPORTSThe principal will keep written records of each out-ofschoolsuspension conference containing the date of theconference, the names of the persons present, and thebasis for rejection of alternative disciplinary options.Also, the principal shall maintain records related to theJenks Public Schools 35High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Education Plan and the student’s and/or parent’scompliance or non-compliance with the Plan.LONG-TERM OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONSOF ELEVEN (11) OR MORE SCHOOL DAYSRIGHT OF APPEALA parent or the student may appeal the out-of-schoolsuspension decision to the Site Committee,Superintendent and the Board of Education.ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL PENDING APPEAL HEARINGPending the appeal hearing of an out-of-schoolsuspension, the student will have the right to attend schoolunder such “in-school” restrictions as the principal deemsproper (and this time may or may not count against thetotal penalty time), except that in the discretion of theprincipal, the student may be prohibited from attendingschool pending any appeal hearing if in the judgment ofthe principal:1. The conduct for which the student was suspended outof school reasonably indicates that continuedattendance by the student pending any appeal hearingwould be dangerous to other students, staff members,or school property; or2. The conduct for which the student was suspended outof school reasonably indicates that the continuedpresence of the student at the school pending anyappeal hearing would substantially interfere with theeducational process at the school.received by the parent or student, the committee’s out-ofschoolsuspension decision will be final.The Superintendent, designee or district administrativecommittee should hold a conference with the parent orguardian as soon as possible after receipt of the appeal.The appeal will be held during the regular school hours,Monday through Friday, with consideration given to thehours of working parents whenever possible.When a District administrative committee is utilized, theSuperintendent or designee shall appoint an appealcommittee consisting of no fewer than three (3) Districtadministrators and shall designate a chairperson for thecommittee. No administrator is eligible to serve on thecommittee who was a witness to the student’s conduct.The principal who issued the out of school suspensiondecision shall attend the committee hearing.At the conference, the Superintendent or designee willread the policy, rule, or regulation which the student ischarged with having violated and will briefly outline theconduct on the part of the student. The parent should beasked by the Superintendent or designee if the rule andthe charges against the student are understood. TheSuperintendent or designee will notify the parents ofwhether the out-of-school suspension will be sustained,rescinded or modified. In any case where a long-termsuspension continues to exist, the parent will be advisedof his/her right to have the out-of-school suspensionreviewed by the Board of Education.METHOD OF APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONMETHOD OF APPEAL TO THE SITE COMMITTEEAn appeal to a committee can be requested by letter to theschool principal, which must be received within five (5)calendar days after the principal’s out-of-schoolsuspension decision is received by the student, or his/herparent.The Site Committee will be composed of the followingmembers: an administrator not involved in the suspension,a site teacher of the student’s choice and a teacherappointed by the site principal, neither of whom may bethe student’s present teacher.The out-of-school suspension decision will become finaland non-appealable if a request is not submitted in atimely manner.METHOD OF APPEAL TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OFSCHOOLS, DESIGNEE, OR DISTRICT COMMITTEEAn appeal can be presented by letter to theSuperintendent. If no appeal is received within five (5)An appeal can be requested by letter to the Superintendentor to the Clerk of the Board of Education.If no appeal is received within five (5) calendar days afterthe decision of the Superintendent, designee, oradministrative committee is received by the parent orstudent, the decision will be finalHEARING THE APPEALThe Board will hear the appeal as soon as possible. TheBoard’s decision is final and non-appealable. The parentand student will be notified of the date, time, and place ofthe hearing. The parent and student will have the right toan “open” or “closed” hearing, at their option. Reasonableefforts will be made to accommodate the work scheduleof parents.Each side will be told that they are required to hold their“total time” to one and one-half (1 1/2) hours. This shouldinclude opening statement, presentation of evidence,cross-examination, and closing statement. If therepresentative or attorney for either side indicates thatadditional time is required, the rationale for requestingcalendar days after the site committee’s decision isJenks Public Schools 36High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

that additional time will be presented by the requestingparty(ies) at this time on the agenda. Both sides andindividual Board members may address this issue. TheBoard will then consider the request and then will vote toset a reasonable time limit for each side based on theinformation provided by the parties and the totality of thecircumstances. To the extent possible, the Board will seekto obtain an agreement from the parties as to a reasonabletime limit.Pursuant to Oklahoma School Laws, the parent/studentmay determine that the hearing be in open to the public orin executive session.The Board may go into executive session to deliberate thefinding of fact for the case. After returning to opensession, the Board takes action to adopt a findings of factand to affirm the suspension; to modify the suspension; orto revoke the suspension.SHORT-TERM OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONSOF TEN (10) OR FEWER SCHOOL DAYSThe Board of Education recognizes that student out-ofschoolsuspensions of ten (10) or fewer school daysreferred to as short-term out-of-school suspensionsinvolve less stigma and require less formal due processprocedures than are required for out-of-schoolsuspensions of greater than ten (10) school days referredto as long-term out-of-school suspensions. Appellaterights in such instances are satisfied in an effective andexpedient manner by giving the student the right to appealthe out-of-school suspension decision to a committeecomposed of administrators and/or teachers. Thecomposition of the committee shall be reserved to thedistrict’s discretion.RIGHT OF APPEALsuspension decision is received by the student, or his/herparent. The out-of-school suspension decision willbecome final and non-appealable if a request is not timelysubmitted.The Site Committee will be composed of the followingmembers: an administrator not involved in thesuspension; a site teacher of the student’s choice and ateacher appointed by the site principal, neither of whommay be the student’s present teacher.Upon receipt of the request, the school principal shallconfirm that the student’s out-of-school suspension fallswithin the category of out-of-school suspensions to whichan appeal to the committee is authorized. If the schoolprincipal determines that the period of out-of-schoolsuspension is greater than eleven (11) school days, or iffor any reason, the short-term out-of-school suspension isextended beyond ten (10) school days prior to thecommittee hearing, the procedures applicable to longtermout-of-school suspensions must be followed and thestudent must be given the opportunity to appeal anyadverse decision to the Board of Education.METHOD OF APPEAL TO THE SUPERINTENDENT ORDESIGNEEAn appeal can be presented by letter to theSuperintendent. If no appeal is received within five (5)calendar days after the site committee’s decision isreceived by the parent or student, the committee’s out ofschool suspension will be final.The Superintendent, designee, or District administrativecommittee should hold a conference with the parent orguardian as soon as possible after receipt of the appeal.The appeal will be held during the regular school hours,Monday through Friday, with consideration given to thehours of working parents whenever possible.A student who has been suspended out of school for aperiod of ten (10) or fewer school days is entitled to allpre-appeal rights presently accorded by District policy tostudents who have been suspended out of school forperiods of eleven (11) or more school days. A studentwho has been given a short-term out-of-school suspensionand that student’s parent have a right to appeal an out-ofschoolsuspension decision to a committee composed ofadministrators and/or teachers. A student with a shorttermout-of-school suspension and his/her parent shall beinformed by the principal of this right and the method ofsubmitting an appeal.METHOD OF APPEAL TO THE SITE COMMITTEEAn appeal to a committee can be requested by letter to theschool principal, which must be received within five (5)calendar days after the principal’s out-of-schoolAt the conference, the Superintendent or designee willread the policy, rule, or regulation which the student ischarged with violating and will briefly outline the conducton the part of the student. The parent should be asked bythe Superintendent or designee if the rule and the chargesagainst the student are understood. The Superintendent ordesignee will notify the parents of whether the schoolsuspension will be sustained, rescinded, or modified. Thedecision of the committee shall be final and nonappealable.STUDENT RESTRICTIONS DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR DURING OTHERDISCIPLINARY OR CORRECTIONALMEASURESParticipation in the extracurricular activities of the schoolis a privilege and not a right. Accordingly, when aJenks Public Schools 37High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

student’s behavior results in a determination by theprincipal of an out-of-school suspension, the studentimmediately forfeits the privilege of participating in allextracurricular activities of the school, notwithstandingthe filing of an appeal. In addition, when a principaldetermines to impose alternative in-school disciplinary orother correctional measures against a student, then thestudent will not be permitted to participate in anyextracurricular activities offered by the school during theterm of the discipline, unless, in the sole judgment of theprincipal, such participation is appropriate given thenature of the offense committed by the student. Anexception may be made by the suspending principal incollaboration with the Administrative Assistant for Schooland Community Services for the student to attendCommunity Education night or summer school classes.“Extracurricular activities” includes, but is not limited to,all school sponsored teams, clubs, organizations,ceremonies, student government, band, orchestra, vocalmusic, athletics and all other school sponsored activitiesand organizations.EDUCATION PLAN FOR SUSPENDED STUDENTSdetermined by the principal) will not be permitted as partof the Plan to come on the campus to pick up academicwork. The parent or guardian of these students shouldpick up and return the academic work.POLICY FOR THE SUSPENSION OF STUDENTSWITH DISABILITIESSHORT-TERM SUSPENSIONThe District will follow the same policy and proceduresfor the suspension of students in conjunction with theshort-term suspension of students without disabilities.LONG-TERM SUSPENSIONBefore implementing the suspension of a student with adisability for eleven (11) or more consecutive schooldays, the District will notify the student’s parent orguardian in writing of the proposed suspension andconvene a meeting of the student’s IndividualizedEducation Plan (I.E.P.) team or 504 accommodation planteam to discuss additional concerns and delivery ofservices during the suspensionThe education plan shall provide for the core units inwhich the student is enrolled. Core units shall consist ofthe minimum English, Mathematics, Science, SocialStudies, and Fine Arts units required by the OklahomaState Department of Education for grade completion ingrades kindergarten through eight and for high schoolgraduation in grades nine through twelve.In the event of a suspension for any of the reasons listedabove, an education plan shall be applicable. However,no education plan shall be necessary for possession of adangerous weapon or a controlled dangerous substance.A copy of the Plan shall be provided to the student andparent or guardian. The parent or guardian shall beresponsible for provision of a supervised, structuredenvironment in which the parent or guardian shall placethe student. The parent or guardian shall bearresponsibility for monitoring the student’s educationalprogress until the student is readmitted into school. ThePlan shall set out the procedure for education and shallalso address academic credit for work satisfactorilycompleted.It shall be the responsibility of the site principal or his/herdesignee to develop the education plan for the suspendedstudent, inform the parents or guardians, and determinethe components necessary to receive academic credit inthe specified core units.Students suspended for violent behaviors or who areconsidered to be dangerous to themselves or others (asEMERGENCY SUSPENSIONIf the student poses an immediate threat to his/her ownsafety or to the safety of others, the District mayimmediately suspend the student for up to ten (10) schooldays. During the suspension period, the student’s teamwill meet to determine whether the misbehavior is relatedto the student’s disability and whether further evaluationis necessary.GUN-FREE SCHOOLS STUDENT SUSPENSIONPOLICYIt is the policy of the Jenks School District that anystudent who is determined to have brought a weapon to aschool under the jurisdiction of the District shall besuspended out of school for a period of not less than one(1) year.Any out-of-school suspension imposed under this policymay be modified for any student on a case-by-case basisby the Superintendent.For the purposes of the Gun-Free Schools StudentSuspension Policy the following definitions shall apply:1. The term “weapon” means a firearm as such term isdefined in Section 921 of Title 18 of the UnitedStates Code.2. The term “chief administrative officer” means theSuperintendent of Schools or the Board of Educationof the District.Jenks Public Schools 38High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

3. The term “determined to have brought a weapon to aschool under the jurisdiction of the District” meansany student being in possession or control of aweapon on property owned, leased or rented by theDistrict, including, but not limited to, schoolbuildings, parking lots, and motor vehicles and anystudent who is in possession or control of a weaponat any District sponsored function regardless ofwhether such function is conducted on Districtproperty.Enforcement of this policy shall be consistent with stateand federal laws dealing with discipline of students withdisabilities.It is the policy of this District to refer to the appropriatecriminal justice or juvenile delinquency system anystudent who violates this policy. Any firearm seized froma student by any school employee shall immediately bedelivered to a law enforcement authority for dispositionpursuant to applicable law.Any out-of-school suspension initiated pursuant to thispolicy shall be subject to the procedural safeguards setforth in the District’s policy for the out-of-schoolsuspension of students.Before the district, through its designated representatives,recommends out-of-school suspension, alternative inschoolplacements including, but not limited to:placement in an alternative school setting, reassignment toanother classroom, placement in in-school detention, orother available disciplinary or correctional options shallbe considered. These shall not be considered as an out-ofschoolsuspension, but shall be treated as disciplinary orcorrectional actions that may be used, if warranted, as analternative to out-of-school suspension and as a part of thechief administrative officer’s case-by-case review ofviolations of this policy.Consistent with Oklahoma law, for an out-of-schoolsuspension under this policy, no education plan shall beimplemented during the term of the suspension.This policy applies only to students who are determinedto have brought a weapon to school under the jurisdictionof the District, as defined above; current District policy onstudent suspensions for non-weapon violations areunaffected by this policy.WEAPONS POLICYIn order to provide a safe environment for the studentsand staff of the Jenks School District, the Board ofEducation adopts this policy prohibiting the possessionand/or use of dangerous weapons, replicas or facsimilesof dangerous weapons and items or instrumentalitieswhich are used to threaten harm or are used to harm anyperson.Dangerous weapons are a threat to the safety of thestudents and staff of the District. In addition, possessionof dangerous weapons, or replicas or facsimiles ofdangerous weapons, disrupts the educational process andinterferes with the normal operation of the District.For the foregoing reasons and except as specificallyprovided, possession by any student of a dangerousweapon, as that term is defined in this policy, or a replicaor facsimile of a dangerous weapon, while on schoolproperty, at a school-sponsored activity, or on a schoolbus or vehicle, is prohibited. Further, use of any item orinstrumentality by a student to threaten harm to anyperson or which is used to harm any person, while onschool property, at a school-sponsored activity, or on aschool bus or vehicle, is prohibited.For purposes of this policy, “possession of a dangerousweapon” includes, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, anyperson having a dangerous weapon: (1) on his person; (2)in his locker; (3) in his vehicle; (4) held by another personfor his benefit; or (5) at any place on school property, aschool bus or vehicle, or at a school activity.A dangerous weapon includes, BUT IS NOT LIMITEDTO, firearms as defined in Section 922 of Title 18 of theUnited States code; air gun or spring gun; BB gun; handgrenades; fireworks; slingshot; bludgeon; blackjack; brassknuckles or artificial knuckles of any kind; nun-chucks;dagger; bowie knife; dirk knife; butterfly knife; shotgunshell knife; any knife, regardless of the length orsharpness of the blade; any knife the blade of which canbe opened by a flick of a button or pressure on the handle;any pocketknife, regardless of the length or sharpness ofthe blade; any pen knife; “credit card” knife; laser light;garrote; razor; dart; ice pick; explosive; smoke bomb;incendiary device; sword cane; hand chains; firearmshells or bullets and any replica or facsimiles of any theforegoing items; or any item or instrumentality which isused to threaten harm or is used to harm any person. Theforegoing list of “dangerous weapons” is descriptive andby way of example only, and is not to be considered anexclusive or limiting list of dangerous weapons.Any student in possession of a dangerous weapon, orreplica or facsimile of a dangerous weapon, in violation ofthis policy or who uses any item or instrumentality tothreaten harm to any person or is used to harm any personmay be placed under emergency suspension from school,pending an investigation of the incident by the appropriateschool or legal authorities. Students who violate thispolicy will receive the minimum consequences as definedbelow up to the maximum suspension authorized by law.Jenks Public Schools 39High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Because Jenks School District has zero tolerance forweapons being brought, used, or possessed at school, onschool property, or at school related functions anautomatic minimum disciplinary consequence will begiven to the following grade levels: elementary students(K-4) will be placed a minimum of one (1) day in the In-School Intervention Program, intermediate students(grades five [5] and six [6]) will be placed a minimum oftwo (2) days in the In-School Intervention Program, andmiddle school and high school students will be placed aminimum of three (3) days in the In-School InterventionProgram. In cases where Campus Police are notified, theywill send a report to the district attorney’s office who willthen decide if charges will be filed.If a teacher or other school employee has a reasonablesuspicion to believe that a student is in possession of adangerous weapon, or a replica or facsimile of adangerous weapon, the teacher or employee shallimmediately investigate the matter and shall confiscateany such weapon found if this can be accomplishedwithout placing any students or staff in jeopardy, andshall immediately notify the principal or the principal’sdesignee. If the teacher or employee does not believe thatthe weapon can be confiscated safely, the teacher oremployee shall immediately notify the principal or theprincipal’s designee of the situation.If the principal or his designee learns that a student isbelieved to be in possession of a dangerous weapon orreplica or facsimile thereof, the principal or designee shallobserve the following procedure:1. Immediately investigate the matter and contact thecampus police, if appropriate.2. If not already confiscated by an employee of theDistrict and if it can be accomplished without risk ofinjury, the principal or designee should takepossession of the dangerous weapon or replica orfacsimile.3. Notify the student’s parents.4. Cooperate fully with the campus police.5. Attempt to transfer confiscated weapon to the policedepartment, if feasible.6. Notify the Superintendent or designee.A student who has been suspended from another Districtbecause of the possession of a dangerous weapon, orreplica or facsimile of a dangerous weapon, shall not beaccepted as a transfer student into the District.An exception to this policy may be granted for studentsparticipating in an authorized curricular or extracurricularactivity or team involving the use of demonstration of adangerous weapon, or replica or facsimile of a dangerousweapon. For this exception, prior written approval by theprincipal, in consultation with the Superintendent, isrequired.A student’s inadvertent or unintentional possession of adangerous weapon or replica or facsimile thereof onschool property, a school bus, or vehicle, or at a schoolactivity is no defense or excuse to compliance to thispolicy, but may be considered in determining the lengthor severity of any punishment for violation of this policy.A student’s previous discipline reports, student’s history,parent and teacher input, and other relevant circumstancesmay be considered in determining disciplinaryconsequences.Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, rights ofdue process for all students and rights of disabled studentsmust be observed in accordance with applicable law andSchool Board policies.Consistent with Oklahoma law, for an out-of-schoolsuspension, no education plan shall be implementedduring the term of any suspension of a student possessinga dangerous weapon in violation of this policy.VIOLENT OFFENSESIf the School District provides education services to astudent at a District school facility who has beenjudicially adjudicated for a violent offense, the schoolshall notify any student or faculty victims of such student,when known. If the victim notifies a school administratorof the desire to refrain from contact with the offendingstudent, the District shall insure that the student will notbe allowed in the general vicinity of or have contact withthe victim.CONFISCATED PROPERTYConfiscated property may be returned after proof ofownership is verified; and verification of no pending orpossible criminal charges. Campus police will confiscateweapons pursuant to OS Title 21, Section 1271.1.The confiscated property may be released to the parent orguardian after the conclusion of disciplinary action and/orcriminal investigation. Criminal investigations willrequire prosecutor’s office disclaimer and/or court order.SEARCH POLICYDesignated representatives of Jenks Public Schools havethe authority to detain and search or authorize the searchof any Jenks school student, or property in the possessionof the student, when reasonable suspicion exists whichsupports the belief that the student is in possession ofJenks Public Schools 40High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

property that is illegal, prohibited by school rules or boardpolicy, or stolen from another student, an employee, orthe school. Designated representatives have the authorityto search while on school premises, at school activities, orin transit under authority of the school. School personnelall have access to school lockers, desks, and other schoolproperty in order to properly supervise the welfare ofstudents. School lockers, desks, and other areas of schoolfacilities may be opened and examined by school officialsat any time and no reason shall be necessary for suchsearch. Students shall not have any reasonable expectationof privacy towards school administrators or teachers inthe contents of a school locker, desk, or other schoolproperty. School personnel may utilize trainedcontraband dogs on school premises. Students may berequired to submit to metal detector searches and havetheir purses, book bags, briefcases, etc. searched with x-ray machines and/or metal detectors. The Superintendentor designee will develop administrative regulations forimplementing this policy.Students may be detained or searched under the followingcircumstances:1. Student is on school premises.2. Student is in transit under the authority of the school.3. Student is attending any school sponsored or schoolauthorized function.The search should be as follows:1. Held in a place as private as practical.2. Conducted by a school representative of the samegender as the person to be searched.3. Conducted before an adult witness of the samegender when practical.4. Conducted so that only cold weather outer wear isremoved for the person searched.5. Conducted so that if additional clothing needs to beremoved, legal authorities and/or a search warrant isobtained. (In no circumstances will a strip search beconducted by a Jenks Public School representative.)6. Related to the object of the search, not undulyintrusive in light of the age and sex of the personsearched.The search will be documented by a written statementincluding:1. Reason for search.2. Date and time of search.3. Location of search.4. Signature of witness.5. Brief explanation of contraband found.6. Signature of school representative conducting thesearch.NOTE: The exception to the above will be thoseinstances when a search involving a group of students isnecessary for the safety and security of students asdeemed appropriate by the Superintendent/designee.The school representative conducting the search maypreserve any weapons, illegal substances, missing orstolen property or other contraband found.*Designated representatives include administrators andcampus security personnel, and sponsors and coacheswhen access to administrators or security personnel isnot practical.TUTORING AND OTHER SERVICESThe Board of Education encourages teachers to giveassistance to their students for the purposes ofremediation and/or enrichment. Faculty members will notbe charged for the utilization of their classrooms forpurposes of working with students when no remunerationis received. Attendance at and participation in schoolrelated meetings holds precedence over tutoring.Teachers engaged in tutoring or providing othereducational services for remuneration, such as screenings,counseling, or any other therapeutic activity will beexpected to pay the prevailing facilities use charge whenthe use of the classroom extends beyond 5:00 on regularschool days. The use of classrooms during the summer,holidays or weekends, when additional utility charges willbe incurred, will be at the prevailing facilities use fee.Teachers will not be involved in academic tutoring,screenings, counseling or any other therapeutic activitywith students enrolled in their classes, or in the case ofspecial education teachers, students on their caseload,during the regular school year when financialremuneration is received. This does not include vocal andinstrumental music lessons or workshops where groupinstruction is utilized. Teachers utilizing school facilitiesfor tutoring or non-school sponsored group instructionwill be responsible for the supervision of the students.Exceptions must be Board approved.TRANSPORTATION POLICYJenks Public Schools provides transportation to and fromdesignated bus stops. Students are expected to go to thedesignated stop closest to their home for transportation toschool and exit at a designated stop closest to their homefor afternoon transportation. The transportationdepartment reserves the right to assign students to aspecific bus stop as needed. Only students residing withinthe district are permitted to ride the school bus. Transferstudents are not eligible for bus transportation services.Jenks Public Schools 41High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Students who ride a bus other than the one assigned tothem must have a bus pass completed in full, signed bytheir principal. Bus passes will be issued for students whoenroll after Labor Day or for emergency reasons.Students will not be issued a bus pass to ride a bus towork, an activity, an appointment, i.e., Boy Scouts, GirlScouts, sporting practices or events, dentist, doctor, othertypes of appointments, day care, baby sitters or othersimilar reasons.Using transportation service is a privilege granted tostudents. The District may suspend that privilege as adiscipline for inappropriate student behavior, when it is inthe best interest of the school and/or to insure the safetyof students and staff. The decision to suspendtransportation services is non-appealable.SAFETY AND BEHAVIOR CODE FOR BUS RIDERSPermission for any pupil to ride a bus is conditioned onhis good behavior and observance of the following rulesand regulations. Any pupil who violates any of these ruleswill be reported to the school principal and can be deniedpermission to ride to and from school. School rules applyto students while on buses.1. The emergency door may only be opened at thedirection of the bus driver. If the door is opened innon-emergency situations, it could endanger thelives of the passengers.2. Students should remain seated while the bus is inmotion.3. While on the bus, all students are under the directsupervision of the bus driver. Students should obeythe driver’s suggestions promptly.4. The use of profane or abusive language or gesturesand disruptive behavior will not be allowed.5. Students should keep all parts of their body insidethe bus at all times.6. No food or drink will be permitted on the bus.7. Students should not run toward a school bus while itis in motion. (In bus loading zones, after the doorcloses, it will not be reopened.)8. Pupils who must cross the road after leaving the busshould pass in front of the bus at the direction of thebus driver. Pupils are not to cross behind the bus.The “danger zone” is an area around the bus thatextends ten (10) to fifteen (15) feet. This is the areawhere most accidents occur and all students need tobe aware of this “danger zone.”9. Students should enter and exit the bus at theirdesignated bus stop only.10. Good behavior and manners are expected at thedesignated bus stop.11. Rules for bus behavior will be posted on each bus.Only principals have the authority to suspendtransportation services. The Director of Transportationmay suspend services in emergency situations.1. A student whose behavior is such that it directlyjeopardizes the safe operation of the school bus,or who refuses to follow the directions of thedriver will lose his bus riding privilege withoutreceiving previous warnings. Immediate loss ofriding privilege can result from vandalism,fighting, abusive language or gestures directedtoward school personnel, failure to cooperatewith driver, possession and/or use of drugs,weapons, etc., throwing/spitting objects or anyother actions that jeopardize the safety of studentpassengers or school personnel.2. Jenks Public Schools students are required torespect the property of the District. Anyincidents of vandalism, defined as a deliberateaction that results in damage to school property,including but not limited to graffiti, damage tobuses, facilities, other district property, mayresult in disciplinary action. Furthermore,students may be held liable for the cost of therepair or the cost of cleaning the vandalizeddistrict property.3. Bus discipline procedures involving identifiedspecial education students are determinedindividually.4. Consequences for Violations of Bus Rulesa. First Offense (Minor)—Assigned seatby the bus driver and placed onprobation.b. Second Offense (Minor)—Assigned seatand placed on probation.Parent/guardian contacted by phoneand/or written notice from theTransportation Office.c. Third Offense—Loss of bus privilegefor a minimum of two (2) days.Parent/guardian contacted by phoneand/or written notice from Principal’sOffice.d. Fourth Offense—Loss of bus privilegefor a minimum of five (5) days.Parent/guardian and student must attenda conference with the principal and atransportation supervisor to reinstateriding privilege. Parent/guardiancontacted by phone and/or writtennotice from Principal’s Office.e. Fifth Offense—Loss of bus privilege fora minimum of ten (10) days.Parent/guardian and student must attenda conference with the principal and atransportation supervisor to reinstateriding privilege. Parent/guardianJenks Public Schools 42High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

contacted by phone and/or writtennotice from Principal’s Office.f. Sixth Offense—TERMINATION OFBUS RIDING PRIVILEGE for currentsemester and/or succeeding semester.The discipline steps listed above are the ones normallyfollowed to correct inappropriate behavior. However,discipline may begin at any level if the behavior merits amore severe disciplinary action to correct the behavior.The student management program is based primarily onthe number of occurrences. Your cooperation andunderstanding are greatly appreciated.5. Bus PassesOnly under emergency* situations will the student begiven permission to ride a bus different from his/herown. To obtain a bus pass, the student must have anote from the parent/guardian and present it to thepersonnel in the Attendance Office before classbegins. Final approval lies with the administrator.*Going to work, homework groups, club meetings,visiting a friend, or musical/athletic practices are NOTconsidered an emergency.VIDEO SURVEILLANCEPOLICYmonitors and electronic images. Only the siteprincipal/department administrator or individualsdesignated by the site principal/department administratorshall be permitted access to the video monitors or bepermitted to operate the video system controls. Videomonitors shall be located in controlled access areas.The District shall inform students, staff, and parents at thebeginning of each school year that the District will beconducting video surveillance on school property andexplain the purpose for such surveillance.The recording of actions of students, staff, and others maybe reviewed or audited for the purpose of determiningadherence to federal and state law, Board of Educationpolicies, as well as District and school rules. The Districtmay use video surveillance to detect, report, and/or detercriminal offenses.The District may monitor video surveillance andrecordings from such surveillance to assure the safety andsecurity of students, staff, and patrons. If deemedappropriate by the administration, further actions may betaken by the District as a result of video surveillanceactivities, including but not limited to disciplinary actionsand reporting evidence of crimes to appropriateauthorities. Disclosure of video records shall be done on a“need to know” basis.The District is committed to nurturing a safe, caring, andpositive environment. In order to provide for the personalsafety and security of students, staff, and patrons while onDistrict property and while attending District functions, aswell as to protect district property, the Board of Educationsupports the use of video surveillance on school propertyincluding the surveillance of vehicles, in accordance withguidelines established by the administration. TheSuperintendent will designate the site principal ordepartment administrator who will be responsible formanaging and auditing the site use and security of videosurveillance cameras. This policy is expected toencourage individuals to demonstrate respect forthemselves, for others, and for their surroundings.GENERAL PROCEDURESVideo surveillance devices may monitor school buildings,vehicles, and grounds. Video surveillance shall notinclude audio recordings. Video surveillance may beplaced in areas to monitor the safety and security ofstudents, staff, and patrons and where surveillance hasproven to be necessary as a result of threats, priorproperty damages, or other security incidents.The site principal or department administrator designatedby the Superintendent shall be responsible for managingand auditing the site use and security of video cameras,Copies of video records that have been used for any of thepurposes of this policy shall be numbered, dated, andretained according to the camera site. When a copy of thevideo record is accessed or viewed, a log will bemaintained that lists the date, place, names of theindividuals accessing or viewing the video records, andthe reason(s) for viewing the video records.The site principal or department administrator designatedby the Superintendent insures that digital video records ona hard drive are maintained for a minimum of seven daysand may be recorded over after this time. An incidentrelatedcopy of a video record may be recorded, and suchcopy of a video record is maintained for one year after itis created. After one year has expired, the copy of thevideo record shall be destroyed unless good cause existsnot to destroy the video record at that time. A copy of thevideo record not destroyed after one year shall bedestroyed once there is no longer good cause to continueto maintain it.COVERT SURVEILLANCECovert surveillance shall be handled with appropriate careand sensitivity. This policy is designed to clarify thegrounds upon which covert surveillance may be used as atool to gather information concerning serious mattersrelating to students, employees, and others while onJenks Public Schools 43High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

school property. However, nothing contained herein shallbe construed to limit the District’s ability to use covertsurveillance to the extent permitted by law.As a general matter, the use of covert surveillance shall bea restricted practice requiring the approval of theSuperintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. At theconclusion of each covert surveillance investigation, aconfidential written report will be made to theSuperintendent regarding the outcome of the investigationand what action, if any, resulted as a consequence of theinvestigation.VISITORSLobbyGuard is a computerized visitor managementprogram designed to screen visitors, parents, contractors,and volunteers entering Jenks Schools. The system runsinstant background checks against databases in all fiftystates and immediately alerts appropriate personnel, asneeded. The LobbyGuard system gives school personnelthe ability to have instant access to information regardingbuilding visitors, volunteers and their hours of service,and parental custody.When a request is made by any individual to visit oncampus during the school day, it is the discretion of theadministration whether or not to grant permission. Studentvisitors will not be permitted on school grounds.CLASSROOM VISITATION BY OTHERSThe district also permits others with a legitimateeducational reason to observe in a school or classroom.Examples of this group might be visiting educators, internteachers or education students doing a practicum.Further, the district permits observation of a specificstudent by non-school affiliated professionals with alegitimate educational reason to conduct an observation.Examples of this group might include a social worker or apsychologist. The person wishing to observe must firstcomplete a request form. These forms are located in thePrincipal’s Office. The principal will also require awritten authorization from the child’s parent or guardianor a court order.The principal will make the final decision whether togrant or deny a request or seek additional information.The principal may limit or deny subsequent observationsif, in the principal’s discretion, the observations are ormay become detrimental to the educational process.WORK PERMIT (Employment Certificate)Any student under sixteen (16) must obtain anEmployment Certificate as required by the State Laws ofOklahoma. This certificate (work permit) may be obtainedthrough the counseling office.GENERAL INFORMATIONACADEMICSThe academic record a student earns in high school helpsdetermine the student’s future in higher education and inwork. Applying himself/herself by studying both in theclassroom and at home will enable the student to build thebest possible scholastic record.IN THE CLASSROOM• Occasionally review previous class notes andassignments.• Copy almost everything on the board, regardless.• LISTEN to your teacher for key ideas and repeatedinformation.AT HOME• Try to find a place to study and do nothing but study.• Before you begin an assignment, write on a sheet ofpaper the time when you expect to be finished.• If your mind wanders, bring yourself back to your jobby standing up, counting to ten, or asking yourself,“What have I learned?”• Quickly review what you’ve just studied before youbegin something new.• Underline only key words after you’ve read the entireparagraph, not entire sentences as you read them.ON TESTS• Skim over the test and find where to begin; do theeasy questions first.• On essay tests write down something for every item;leave none blank.• Be as neat as possible in your writing.ACTIVITIESStudents who participate in or attend curricular, cocurricularand/or extracurricular activities (tournaments,contests, meetings, banquets, performances, etc.)represent our school and community and, therefore, mustabide by all rules and regulations set forth in the studenthandbook, organizational handbooks, and activitycontracts. This includes 89% attendance, proper attire,and conduct. Failure to do so may disqualify them frombeing eligible to receive any organizational or schoolhonor. When a student’s behavior results in disciplinaryaction, he/she may lose participation rights or privilegesin some or all school activities. Other forms of discipline,restrictions, and long-term revocation of privileges maybe imposed at principal discretion. Sponsors will benotified in writing of such infractions and the resultingJenks Public Schools 44High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

discipline. Students must be in attendance one-half of theschool day to participate in after-school activities. In caseof conflicting activities, performance takes precedenceover practice. Field trip permits signed by the student’sparent/guardian must be given to the sponsor before astudent may leave for an off-campus activity.To participate in any school-sponsored activities a studentmust sign the Activity Participation Contract.Because representing Jenks Public Schools is a privilege,students must conduct themselves in an exemplarymanner. The student handbook governs student behaviorduring school time and at school events; theExtracurricular Contract governs student behavior at allother times and events.ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR (SOCIAL EVENTS,DANCES, ETC.)f. Failure to follow these guidelines may result inthe student being removed from the activitywithout refund.9. Administrative discretion will be utilized in thedetermination of appropriate appearance or behavior,and the administrator’s decision will be final.ACTIVITY PASSStudents are given the opportunity to purchase an activitypass identification card for the price of thirty dollars($30.00). This will admit them free to all Jenks HighSchool and Freshman Academy sponsored activities andathletic events (grades 9-12) for the school year. The passdoes not admit students to special fund-raising events orto state sponsored tournaments and activities. If the passis lost, it will be replaced, at the student’s expense.AWARDS1. Guests will be expected to adhere to the JenksSchools standards in appearance and behavior.2. No loitering will be allowed around the outside of thebuilding in which the activity is held.3. Any student at the activity not conductinghimself/herself in a proper manner, as interpreted bythe chaperones, will be asked to leave.4. Students are not to smoke at activities at any time.5. Students are not to abuse the building or itsfurnishings in which the activity is held. Any studentdefacing this property will be prohibited from allactivities for the remainder of the year. Districtexpense incurred as a result of defacing of propertywill be assessed to the student responsible for thedamage.6. A student may not leave and return to an activity. If astudent leaves, further attendance is terminated.7. All JPS students, whether participating in orattending any activity, should demonstratesportsmanlike and respectful behavior at all times.Vulgar, profane or otherwise inappropriate actions orremarks will not be tolerated. Examples ofunsportsmanlike conduct might include taunting,harassing, verbally abusing or maligning theopposing school (team, band, cheerleaders, pomsquad, etc.), game officials or fans.8. Behavior in the Performing Arts Center duringassemblies, concerts, and plays should be beyondreproach. A respectful audience refrains from anybehavior that would take away from the performance.a. Cell phones should be turned off.b. Feet should be on the floor and never on theseats.c. Food and drink are not allowed.d. The audience should not leave and re-enter theauditorium during the performance.e. Conversations belong outside the auditorium.Awards for specific and general academic achievementare granted through the Guidance Office by stateagencies, national and local organizations, and schoolorganizations and departments.1. Distinguished Graduate - The designation of“Distinguished Graduate” is placed on transcripts anddiplomas of students who qualify. DistinguishedGraduates are recognized at commencementexercises. Such a designation is awarded to a studentwho meets the following requirements:a. Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)of 3.50 for eight (8) semesters and at time ofapplication.b. No semester grade lower than a “C.”c. Completion of the following courses in additionto graduation requirements:Pre-calculus/TrigonometryTwo years of a foreign languagePhysics or Chemistry Id. Completion of at least two (2) credits from thefollowing courses:American Sign Language IIIChinese IIIDebate III & IVFrench IIIGerman IIIHuman Anatomy & Physiology (or sciencecourse not taken from “C” above)Latin IIIProgramming III & IVSpanish IIIAny AP course not used in “C” above.e. Score of “advanced” on at least two EOI testsJenks Public Schools 45High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Any student who desires to be recognized as aDistinguished Graduate will need to apply at thebeginning of the senior year. The applicationdeadline is April 15. A designation of“Distinguished Graduate Candidate” will bemade immediately on transcripts for collegeadmission and scholarship applications.2. National Honor Society—Membership is open tostudents in grades 10-11 who have spent at least one(1) semester in this school and who meet therequirements for membership. Students new to JHS,who were NHS members in good standing at theirprevious school, may become NHS members bysubmitting evidence of their membership from theirformer school. Prospective members must meetrequirements of scholarship, leadership, service, andcharacter. They must have a weighted cumulativegrade point average of 3.70, must have held two (2)or more appointed or elected leadership positions inthe school or community and three (3) or moreservice projects in the school or community outsidethe school day. Grade point average is determined atthe end of the first semester of each school year andis calculated on all semester grades received sinceninth grade. Students who are eligible scholasticallywill be notified and told that for further considerationfor selection to the NHS chapter they may complete aStudent Activity Information Form listing theevidence of leadership and community service.Character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior,ethics, and cooperation with both students andfaculty. NHS seniors are recognized at graduation.Address all questions concerning membershiprequirements and selection procedure to the NationalHonor Society advisors. Dismissal from NationalHonor Society will occur automatically for thefollowing reasons: GPA deficiency, unexcusedabsenteeism from meetings, failure to turn in tutoringhours, and lack of activity participation. Quarterly,principals are asked to notify the advisors if a studenthas not lived up to the character standards. Studentswill be brought to the attention of the faculty council,and action of dismissal may be taken. Students mayappear before the council to discuss those decisions.3. Oklahoma Honor Society—Students in grades 9-12whose grade point average is in the top ten percent(10%) of the total enrollment may be eligible for thehonor roll. The grades used in determining astudent’s grade average are the semester grades of thesecond semester of the preceding year and the firstsemester of the current year. For freshmen, only thefirst semester grades will be used. All grades will betaken into consideration when determining astudent’s grade point average and will be weighedaccording to the amount of credit received. Thesestudents will receive certificates in awardsassemblies.4. Superintendent’s Honor Roll—Students in grades 9-12 who earn a semester GPA of 4.0 or above areeligible for the Superintendent’s Honor Roll.5. Principal’s Honor Roll—Students in grades 9-12 whoearn a semester GPA of 3.5 or above are eligible forthe Principal’s Honor Roll.6. President’s Education Award—President’s EducationAwards are given to graduating seniors who haveattained a 3.5 average or equivalent over seven (7)semesters; received a score in the eleventh or twelfthgrade that placed them at or above the 85th percentileon any nationally recognized standardized collegeadmissions examination (e.g. SAT or ACT); andcompleted by graduation at least twelve (12) highschool or higher level course units in English,mathematics, science, social studies, foreignlanguages, and computer science.7. Distinguished Service Graduate – The designation of“Distinguished Service Graduate” is placed ontranscripts and diplomas of students who qualify.Distinguished Service Graduates are recognized atthe Senior Awards Assembly and at commencementexercises. Such a designation is awarded to a studentwho meets the following criteria:a. Two hundred (200) volunteer service hours mustbe recorded during a student’s four (4) years atJenks High School.(1) At least fifty (50) hours must be recorded bythe end of the Sophomore year.(2) A minimum of twenty-five (25) hours mustbe recorded each year during theSophomore, Junior, and Senior years.(3) A minimum of twenty-five (25) hours (1/8of the total hours required) must beperformed through a Jenks High Schoolclub, team, class project, or through theService Learning Coordinator.(4) The following are the number of hoursneeded to qualify for this distinction if astudent enters Jenks High School as:i. Sophomore – 150 hours (18 hoursthrough school)ii. Junior - 100 hours (12 hoursJenks Public Schools 46High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13iii.through school)Senior - if a student enters as asenior and records a large numberof service hours, he/she may onlybe eligible for the individualSenior award.b. Hours may be earned during the summer,beginning the summer before the Freshman year.Hours earned during the summer are applied tothe coming school year.

c. Only actual hours of service may be recorded –not travel time, required meetings, miscellaneoustime, etc.d. Students may not receive payment for servicehours.e. Service resulting from disciplinary action cannotbe counted.f. Service hours performed for family, includingextended family, cannot be counted. Servicehours that are performed for a fundraiser cannotbe counted.g. Service hours must be performed for non-profitorganizations which may include religiousinstitutions. For a list of potential organizations,please see the Service learning Coordinator.h. Students must fill out both sides of theevaluation form for each service experience andhave a supervising adult sign it before the hourswill be recorded. Forms should be copied andone copy retained by the student. If the sameservice is performed on a weekly or monthlybasis, one evaluation form may be used, withapproval, until the completion of the project.Forms may be obtained from and returned to theService Learning Coordinator.i. Summer hours must be turned in by September10. All other hours must be turned in no laterthan the 10 th of the month following when theservice is performed. (If service was performedon October 16 th , an evaluation form would needto be turned in by November 10.)ACTION—a student service learning board comprised ofstudent representatives from each club/organization andmembers-at-large, will work with the Service LearningCoordinator to review unusual service requests, to designor coordinate service projects for the school, and to helpdetermine the end of the year awards.*Individual awards will be given to an outstandingfreshman, sophomore, junior, and senior who haveperformed the greatest number of volunteer servicehours for that year.BEHAVIORJenks Trojans have the same pride about personal conductas they do school accomplishments. Therefore,consideration for the rights, property, and safety of othersis expected by fellow students and staff. Citizenship infollowing the regulations in the student handbook,classroom standards, and common etiquette is a basicelement in a happy, successful school year for all. Legalauthorities may be notified when the assistant principalconsiders it appropriate. Students are responsible for theirown well-being in the halls, on campus, and whileattending school functions.CHEATING POLICYCheating on examinations, assignments, tests, quizzes,etc., at Jenks secondary schools is considered an act orintent to gain or give information/knowledge for or duringan assignment, test, quiz examination, etc. Expectedbehavior during a test, quiz, or examination of any type:1. Silence is expected. Any speaking out or verbalizingof any kind without the teacher’s permission isprohibited and may be considered gaining or givinginformation.2. Field of vision is limited to student’s own paper. Anyglances that are directed away from the student’spaper may be considered gaining or givinginformation.3. Tests, examinations, or quizzes become invalid whenthey are shared with another student. Tests,examinations, quizzes, papers, etc., are to stay on thestudent’s desk until the teacher gives instruction as tohow they are to be taken up.4. Any student found in possession of a test or ananswer sheet, examination, quiz, etc., not belongingto the student may be considered cheating.5. The taking or using of a teacher’s book withoutpermission is considered cheating.6. Changing grades on a grade check form is consideredcheating.7. Plagiarism on any written assignment is consideredcheating.Parents/guardians will be notified, and the student will bedisciplined as follows for the act of or intent of cheating.• First offense—student will receive a zero grade forthat day, assignment, test or project in the class andother discipline as assigned by the teacher.• Second offense—student will be sent to an assistantprincipal and will receive a zero grade for that day,assignment, test or project in the class and a choice of(1) Six (6) hours of detention hall(2) Six (6) hours of school service(3) One (1) day In-School Interventionwithout credit• Third offense—may include but not be limited to(1) Removal from class without credit(2) In-School Intervention(3) Off campus suspensionDAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTYAll school property belongs to the patrons of the JenksSchool District and is constructed to be used by and forthe benefit of all students; therefore, when a studentintentionally destroys or damages school property, he/sheis personally liable financially and subject to discipline byschool authorities.Jenks Public Schools 47High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

STUDENT POSSESSION, USE, OR DISTRIBUTION OFALCOHOL, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS POLICYPossession, use, administration, distribution, sale,conspiracy to sell or possess or being in the chain of saleor distribution, or being under the influence of alcoholicbeverages and/or controlled substances is illegal and willnot be tolerated at Jenks High School or at any schoolrelatedfunctions. Law enforcement agencies, parents,and/or guardians will be notified. Drug and alcoholoffenses occurring in grades nine through twelve (9-12)shall be cumulative throughout the student’s high schoolcareer. Students in violation of this policy will receivesuspension as follows:1. Any student purchasing or exhibiting evidence ofuse, possession or purchase of a controlled or illegaldrug, counterfeit or imitation drug, barbiturate,inhalant, alcoholic or low-point beer, any otherabusable chemical substance or related paraphernaliawill receive the following discipline:a. Ten (10) days of off-campus suspension,followed by twenty-five (25) days of In-HouseIntervention, which may be reduced by fifteen(15) days pending participation in StudentAssistance Programs. (Five (5) days reduced forprofessional drug/alcohol evaluation/assessment.Ten (10) days reduced for participating inParent/Student Involvement Program.) Thestudent or his/her parent/guardian must makearrangements to reduce the 25 days of in-houseintervention no more than five (5) days from thefirst day of in-house served. Otherwise, the full25 days will be served.Student will be suspended from participation inall extracurricular activities (including meetings,practices, performances, games andcompetitions) during the time of in-schoolintervention. An athlete will be required to missa minimum of two (2) games/competitions. TheDistrict Student Athlete Contract is supplementalto this policy.Students in grades 10-12 will lose his/herparking decal and parking privileges. He/shewill have the option of re-applying for parkingprivileges by undergoing two (2) successful,random drug tests, at least 30 days apart, athis/her own expense within sixty (60) daysfollowing the dates of suspension. All actionsrecommended by the Student AssistanceCoordinator must also be fulfilled prior toreinstatement of parking privileges.b. Second and subsequent offense—Suspension forthe remainder of the semester and/or thefollowing semester. Drug and alcohol offensesoccurring in grades nine through twelve (9-12)shall be cumulative throughout the student’s highschool career.c. In some cases, students may be offered theoption of an on-line alternative program. Thesuspension will be reduced to then (10) days,during which time the student will be required tocomplete and/or initiate any requisite screenings,assessments, contacts or other actions asdetermined by the appropriate administrator.After ten (10) school days, if documentation isproduced by the student indicating that therequired actions have been completed, thestudent will be enrolled in the on-line educationprogram.2. Any student found guilty of selling or distributing acontrolled or illegal drug, counterfeit or imitationdrug, barbiturate, inhalant, alcoholic or low-pointbeer, any other abusable chemical substance, orrelated paraphernalia will be suspended for theremainder of the current and/or following semester.In some cases, students may be offered the option ofan on-line alternative program. The suspension willbe reduced to ten (10) days, during which time thestudent will be required to complete and/or initiateany requisite screenings, assessments, contacts orother actions as determined by the appropriateadministrator. After ten (10) school days, ifdocumentation is produced by the student indicatingthat the required actions have been completed, thestudent will be enrolled in the on-line educationprogram.3. Definitions related to drugs and alcohol:a. School-related functions include, but are notlimited to, activities taking place before school,during the regular school day, after school,weekends, and at any other school where Jenksstudents are participating in an activity.b. Re-entry will be granted only when assignedwork has been completed satisfactorily. Schoolrepresentatives may suggest school orprofessional counseling.c. “Low-point beer” means and includes beveragescontaining more than one-half of one percent(1/2 of 1%) alcohol by volume and not morethan three and two-tenths percent (3.2%) alcoholby weight.d. “Alcoholic beverage” means alcohol spirits,beer, and wine as those terms are defined hereinand also includes every liquid or solid, patentedor not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beerand capable of being consumed as a beverage byhuman beings.e. “Abusable chemical” means drug, substance, orimmediate precursor included in, but not limitedto, opiates, including their isomers, esters, ethers,salts, and salts of isomers, esters and ethers; anyopium derivatives, their salts, isomers and saltsJenks Public Schools 48High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

of isomers; any material, compound, mixture orpreparation which contains any quantity of thehallucinogenic substances; any material,compound, mixture, or preparation whichcontains any quantity of any substance having apotential for abuse associated with a depressantor stimulant effect on the central nervous system.NOTE: All controlled dangerous substances are listed inSchedules I-V of Article II of OS 63. 2-101.FIGHTINGFighting or involvement in other violent acts duringschool time or at school activities may result in legalauthorities and parents/guardians being notified. Studentswill be suspended for fighting and assault. Fighting ismutual combat between two or more students. Assault isthe willful threat or attempt to use force on anotherstudent causing bodily contact or injury. Payment for anydamages or loss of school property incurred may berequired. Any student who videotapes a fight or assaultmay be subject to disciplinary action up to and includingsuspension.FOOD AND BEVERAGESFood and beverages are not allowed in the classroomswithout permission. For health reasons, all foods shouldbe commercially prepared and not contain peanuts orpeanut products. Students who purchase soft drinksbetween classes must keep them unopened in their bags.Vending machines are not to be used during class time.RUNNING IN HALLWAYSBecause running in the halls jeopardizes the safety ofothers, running or “horseplay” is not allowed. Studentsmay receive discipline for this violation.STEALINGStealing, destroying, or defacing school property orpersonal property at school will result in both legalauthorities and parents/guardians being notified.Disciplinary action may include, but not be limited to thefollowing:of affection should occur during school time. Offendingpupils will have the necessary disciplinary action taken.TOBACCO POSSESSION AND USEStudents are not permitted to possess or use any form oftobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on school property,including school buses, and at school-sponsoredfunctions. This policy is in effect 24 hours a day, seven(7) days a week. Products will be confiscated andparents/guardians will be notified each time a student isfound in violation of this policy. Violations of this policymay result in a report being filed with the OklahomaAlcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE)Commission. Consequences associated with the filing ofthis report will be determined by the ABLE Commission,authorized by the Prevention of Youth Access to TobaccoAct: Oklahoma State Statute Title 37, Section 600.4A.Violation of this policy will also result in schooldisciplinary actions:Students may receive a citation for any tobacco infraction.1. First Offense: Four (4) hours of school TobaccoEducation Program or twelve (12) hours SupervisedSchool Service or three (3) days In-SchoolIntervention with credit.Students will be suspended from participation in thenext two (2) scheduled competitions, contests, orperformances for all extracurricular activities inwhich they are currently involved.2. Second Offense: Ten (10) days of In-SchoolIntervention with full academic credit or seven (7)days of In-School Intervention with full academiccredit and four (4) hours of Tobacco EducationProgram. A letter will be mailed to theparent/guardian which explains the Tobacco Policy.Students will be suspended from participation in allextracurricular activities (including meetings,practices, performances, games, and competitions)during the time of In-School Intervention. An athletewill be required to miss a minimum of 40% of theupcoming games/competitions.3. Third Offense: Home suspension from school for theremainder of the current semester and/or thefollowing semester. Referral to the Jenks AlternativeCenter may be made.1. Restriction of privileges2. Suspension3. Payment for damages and lossSTUDENT RELATIONSHIPSThe school will insist that all couples conduct themselvesat all times at school in such fashion that attention ofothers is not attracted to their behavior. No public displayCLASS OFFICERSTo be eligible to be elected as a class officer, a studentmust fulfill the following requirements:1. Must have written approval from the discipline andattendance principals.2. Must have attended school 90% of the precedingsemester and class meetings 80% of the year.Jenks Public Schools 49High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

3. Must have a 2.5 grade average from the precedingsemester.4. Must submit his/her name to the class sponsor asannounced.5. Must obtain rules for the campaign and havecandidacy verified prior to the campaign.6. Must direct own campaign adhering to rules set forthby class sponsors.COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE1. Students must follow these guidelines in the use ofcomputers and computer software:a. Making personal copies of any district-ownedcomputer software is illegal.b. Use of any illegal copies of copyrighted softwareon any school computer equipment is prohibited.c. Student-owned software programs may not berun on any school computer equipment.d. No gum, candy, food, drink, etc., is allowed inany computer lab.e. Students should only do work on the computerthat they have permission from the teacher to do.Forbidden computer activities include but are notlimited to playing computer games, blogging,accessing personal email addresses, visitingpersonal Web sites, etc.f. Students are not allowed to use any computerequipment without teacher permission.g. Students must follow the posted or instructedrules for each computer lab.h. Students should have their student identificationcards to use the Internet. The cards must bepunched to show that a signed Internetagreement is on file.2. Students will be held financially responsible fordamage to any computer software or equipment inthe computer lab or classroom. The discipline penaltyfor failure to follow the above guidelines mayinclude, but not be limited toa. Removal from class with no credit.b. Suspension from school.CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGEHigh School seniors and juniors may enroll in collegecredit courses while attending high school. Concurrentenrollment courses do satisfy graduation requirements atJenks High School. Students who choose to concurrentlyenroll must be able to earn the required credits forgraduation by the end of the spring semester of theirsenior year. Students who concurrently enroll may beexcused from one class at Jenks High School for everythree (3) hours of college coursework in which theyenroll. A student may enroll in a maximum of nine (9)semester credit hours during the summer session or termat a college or university. Students who drop anyconcurrently enrolled courses must immediately notify theguidance office to be assigned to corresponding highschool course credits to maintain fulltime academic status.Student athletes must also immediately notify the AthleticDepartment of any change in enrollment status.To receive credit, a student must submit an official finaltranscript to the Jenks High School registrar for the termhe/she is enrolled. The grade(s) earned for theconcurrently enrolled course(s) will be the grade assignedfor Jenks High School credit. Credits for previouscurrently enrolled courses must be officially submitted tothe Jenks High School registrar before a student can takeadditional concurrent enrollment courses.In order to maintain athletic eligibility, high schoolathletes must submit a grade report of concurrentlyenrolled coursework to the athletic department weekly,beginning the fourth (4 th ) week of the semester.Seniors must earn a minimum of a 19 on the ACT, andjuniors must earn a minimum of 21 on the ACT in orderto enroll at Tulsa Community College. Students whomeet these requirements, or the requirements foradmission to another college or university, mayparticipate in concurrent enrollment. Students areresponsible for registration, fees, books, transportation,and having transcripts sent to the Jenks High Schoolregistrar. The schedule for concurrent enrollment coursesmust not conflict with the student’s courses at Jenks HighSchool.CREDIT FOR LEARNING (DISTRICT POLICY3.08)Credit earned in high school courses will count towardmeeting graduation requirements. Credit will benoted as an “A”.HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS EARNED PRIOR TOHIGH SCHOOL ENTRY OR SUMMER SCHOOLThe grade earned by a middle school student taking ahigh school level course during his/her middle schoolcareer or during summer school will be the gradeassigned to the course recorded on the high schooltranscript. Per state law, High School math coursesare given elective, rather than subject area credit.CONDUCTIn addition to student handbook regulations, each teachersponsor and coach has specific regulations for his or herclassroom or activity. The student is responsible forlearning and following these rules.DECORATIONS – BALLOONSJenks Public Schools 50High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

While deliveries are not allowed, other special occasionsmay include the use of balloons. For health reasons, latexballoons are not allowed. Mylar balloons are acceptable.Balloons shall not be released into the environment at anytime.sent home with the student the day the discipline isadministered. The discipline will be administered asdetermined by the assistant principal. Other forms ofdiscipline, restrictions, and long-term revocation ofprivileges may be imposed at assistant principaldiscretion.DISASTER DRILLSAll teachers should go over the evacuation proceduresearly in the school year.FIRE DRILL1. The fire alarm is one long continuous blast or a seriesof short blasts.2. When the fire alarm sounds, prepare to leave yourroom with your class rosters.3. Wait until you are given approval to leave. Do notleave until you receive approval over the intercomor by a designated individual in the hall.4. Make sure that your door(s) are shut, not locked.5. If you see smoke in the hall the direction that you areto exit, turn and move towards an alternate route. Thefire exit routes should be posted in all rooms (if youneed a copy, please Email the office).6. The building will be evacuated as quickly as possibleafter the approval to leave your room.7. Students will not linger to get books or personalitems, run, shove, or talk.8. Students will move away from the building, find theteacher at the designated area, and remain at that areauntil given further instructions.9. Teachers need to take their grade book with them andcheck roll.TORNADO DRILL1. The tornado alarm is a series of short blasts, fastwarbled, or slow whoop sound on the horn.2. Students will move away from the windows to thearea designated for that class.3. Students will assume the position as instructed withtheir hands and arms covering their head and neck.4. Students will remain at that area until given furtherinstructions.DISCIPLINEDiscipline is designed to help the student refrain fromrepeating misbehavior. If the student cannot learn thevalue of following regulations, school officials musteventually excuse the student from attendance. A writtenreport shall be made for each student receivingadministrative discipline. The report will describe theoffense and the disciplinary action taken. One (1) copy ofthe report will be placed on file and one (1) copy will be1. DetentionDoors are locked at the posted start times. No one isadmitted late.Detention is a study period where students must bringbooks, paper, and pencil in order to be admitted. Notalking or any form of misbehavior or violation ofschool rules is allowed. Students will be dismissedand considered as a “no show” if talking ormisbehavior occurs. Detentions may be assigned byteachers or administrators. Students will be given aminimum of twenty-four (24) hour notification whenassigned so transportation and employmentresponsibilities can be adjusted. The student will begiven a detention form stating the time and datehe/she is to report. Failure to serve detentions willresult in further disciplinary action. If a student istardy, he/she will not be admitted and will beconsidered as a “no show.”a. A.M. DetentionTime: 7:00-7:45 a.m.Tuesday through FridayPlace: Cafeteria, Building 8, East entranceb. P.M. DetentionTime: 2:40-3:25 p.m.Tuesday through FridayPlace: Cafeteria, Building 8, East entrancec. Failure to attend assigned detentions (either byteacher or assistant principal)(1) First “No Show”: detention is doubled andstudent is reassigned. Parent/guardiannotification attempted.(2) Second “No Show”: Student may besuspended.2. In-school Intervention (ISI)a. In-School Intervention (ISI)(1) Students assigned to ISI must report to HighSchool building 5, room 109 at thebeginning of the regular school day.Dismissal time is the end of the regularschool day. Tardies are not permitted; if theyoccur, extra days of ISI may be added.(2) Students are required to bring all books andmaterials necessary to work on and keepbusy at all times. Personnel in charge candismiss students for sleeping, talking, notstudying, or any other disruptive behavior. Ifa student is removed from In-SchoolIntervention, the student may be sent homeJenks Public Schools 51High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

(off-campus suspension) or assignedadditional days of ISI, depending on theoffense.(3) Lunch and break times will be differentfrom the regular daily school schedule.(4) The length of ISI will be governed bydisciplinary action determined by theinfraction.(5) Students will not be permitted to attend orparticipate in any school-related activityduring the dates assigned to ISI.3. Supervised School ServiceSupervised School Service (SSS) is acommunity/school work period held each Fridayafternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will beassigned to students for a second “no show” orunexcused absence from a detention assignment, or itmay be chosen as an option by the student in somecases. Both teachers and principals may assign SSS.The student will be given a form stating the time anddate he/she is to report. The student should comeprepared to do manual labor such as: picking up trash(both indoors or outdoors), cleaning desks andchalkboards, etc. The school dress code is enforced,and student IDs must be worn. Tardies are notallowed and are considered as a “no show.” Studentswho arrive late will not be admitted. Misbehavior ofany kind or failure to complete assigned tasks willresult in dismissal and further discipline.Time 3:00p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Location H.S. Building 5, Room 5108Since the assignment will be made in collaborationwith the parent/guardian, the student should not beabsent except for illness or emergency. If either ofthese occur, the parent/guardian must notify theappropriate assistant principal for High School or theAttendance Office for Freshman Academy onMonday, following the absence on Saturday, in orderto excuse and reschedule the SSS. If theparent/guardian does not contact the office, thestudent may be assigned two (2) days of In-SchoolIntervention.4. Off-Campus Suspension(1) Student will not be allowed on schoolgrounds at any school function during thesuspension.(2) The length of suspension will be governedby disciplinary action determined by theinfraction.(3) Students will not be permitted to attend orparticipate in any school-related activity.(See Student Behavior Policy, Out-of-SchoolSuspension or Appeals)DRESS CODEA student’s appearance should not distract classmatesfrom the important task of learning. Because arelationship between one’s appearance and behavior doesexist and because an appropriately dressed student isbetter accepted by his/her peers, attire for students mustbe reasonable, modest, and in such style that it will notcause distraction.1. Short-shorts, bicycle and boxer shorts are notpermitted. Skirt, dress and shorts hemlines shouldbe no shorter than the tip of the longest finger withthe hand hanging at the student’s side.2. Clothing should be buttoned and appropriateundergarments worn at all times. The student’storso, chest, or undergarments should not show atany time even while sitting, bending or leaning.Sleeveless blouses must cover at least two (2)inches of each shoulder. Necklines should bemodest and appropriate.3. Safety and sanitation dictate that students wearappropriate footwear. No house shoes are allowed.4. Mesh shirts, midriffs, halters, low riders, tank tops,clothes with inappropriately placed holes or tearsand other similar attire are inappropriate for schoolwear and will not be permitted.5. Clothing displaying disruptive or suggestivelettering and/or symbols is considered inappropriateand will not be permitted. Items advertisingalcoholic beverages or drug and tobaccoproducts will not be permitted.6. Hair, mustaches, beards, and make-up must bereasonable, modest, and clean. Extreme hairstyles,such as Mohawks or their derivatives and colorswhich are not a natural hair color and/or distract ordisrupt the learning environment will not bepermitted.7. Hats, scarves, bandanas, and sunglasses are not tobe worn inside the buildings at anytime. Anystudent wearing such in any building will be askedto give it to any employee who asks for it. It will besent to the assistant principal. Hoods on sweatshirtsor sweaters may not be worn over the head insidethe buildings at anytime.8. Only uniforms that conform to the above guidelinesmay be worn during the school day.9. All students participating in school activities willcomply with the dress and appearance regulationsof activities to which they belong and participate.10. Any gang-related behavior, body adornment,tattoos, or clothing is prohibited; this includes, butis not limited to, “sagging,” bandannas, wearinggang/set colors, written symbols, or gestures thatreflect gang affiliation.11. Body piercing jewelry/ornamentation of any kind,other than that worn on the ears, is not permitted.Jenks Public Schools 52High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

12. A teacher and/or administrator shall have theauthority to determine the appropriateness of anyattire. In making such a determination, the teacherand/or administrator should be governed by whetherthe attire is offensive, disruptive, or distracting tothe educational environment.Penalties for violation of dress code:a. First offense: referral to assistant principal,change of clothes obtained or placed in studyhall for remainder of day. If change of clothingis not possible, parent/guardian contact will bemade and possible disciplinary action taken.The student may also receive an unexcusedabsence from class(es) missed while clothes arebeing obtained.b. Second offense: same as above plus four (4)hours of detention or SSS.c. Third offense: home suspension, length of timedetermined by assistant principal.EARLY GRADUATIONmedical necessity must be approved by theparent/guardian and principal or Superintendent ordesignee.EMERGENCY ALERT1. The procedure will be initiated by an intercomannouncement.2. Students will be instructed to either remain in theclassroom or be directed to another area by a teacheror other staff member, as the situation dictates.3. Students are to remain in the assigned area until an“all clear” announcement is given and the teacherreleases them.CHILD NUTRITIONBreakfast is served one half hour before school beginseach morning in the Cafeteria Trojan Den. Different mealoptions as well as several a la carte items, are offereddaily.Although it is recommended that students spend four (4)full years in high school, students may graduate as earlyas the end of their seventh (7) semester as a full-timestudent. In order to graduate early, students must meet thefollowing conditions:1. Students must fulfill all JHS requirements regardingsemester tests.2. Students must have been in attendance 89% of thefirst semester.3. Students must be within three (3) credits ofgraduating by the beginning of their seventh (7)semester.4. The student and parent will make the request forEarly Graduation by completing the Early Graduationcontract by August 15. The contract may be obtainedfrom the student’s counselor in the Guidance Office.The deadline for completing independent study oronline coursework is November 15. The JHSregistrar must receive official notification of passinggrades from the independent study or online programby December 15.5. Students must meet all other graduation andattendance requirements of Jenks High School.6. Students who graduate early will not be consideredfor valedictorian honors, although they may returnfor baccalaureate and commencement exercises.Early graduates may also return for the senior prom.ELECTRONIC DEVICESThe use of MP3 players and similar equipment is notallowed during school hours. These items will be givento a principal, and the parent/guardian may pick up itemswith verification of ownership. Exceptions because ofVarious meal options and a variety of a la carte items areoffered daily for lunch. Food purchases can be made withcash or by using a cafeteria debit account. Students mayplace money on their debit accounts before school eachmorning in the Child Nutrition Office. During lunch,students access their accounts by scanning their JPSstudent IDs at each cashier station. Students must alsoshow a temporary ID badge if they do not have thestudent ID.Excess funds on a student’s account at the end of the yearwill remain on the account to be used the following yearunless a refund is requested. A refund of excess fundsmay be requested by completing a Request for RefundForm. Forms are available at each site cafeteriamanager’s office. For more information, contact theChild Nutrition Department at 918-299-4415 ext. 2310.Applications for the Free/Reduced Price Meal Programare available at the Child Nutrition Office in the CentralCafeteria and the Site Principal’s Office.GRADE POINT AVERAGE1. Beginning in the ninth grade year, all studentsmaintain a grade point average (GPA) that is listed asa part of their permanent record. Each student’s GPAis based upon semester grades received in each classand is calculated upon completion of each semesterthat the student is in attendance. A weighted systemwill be used for students in Advanced Placement(AP) courses who successfully complete thesecourses with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Two (2)cumulative GPAs will be listed on transcripts andcollege applications, the GPA based on a 4.0 scaleJenks Public Schools 53High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

and the “weighted” GPA. The weighted GPA will beused for qualifying for National Honor Society,Oklahoma Honor Society, Academic Letter,Valedictorian, and Distinguished Graduate.2. GPA may be referred to by year or semester. Fullyearclasses have point values: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1,and F=O. One-semester classes have point values:A=2, B=1.5, C=1, D=.5, and F=O (+’s and -’s haveno effect on grade value). Advanced Placement (AP)classes have point values: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1, andF=0. GPA is determined by dividing total gradepoints earned by total credits attempted. Examplesare as follows:CreditsCourse Grade Points AttemptedEnglish 10 A 2.0 .50Geometry B 1.5 .50Biology C 1.0 .50U.S. History D 0.5 .50French II F 0 .50Drama B 1.5 .50GPA = 6.5 (points) ÷ 3.0 (credits attempted) = 2.166CreditsCourse Grade Points AttemptedEnglish 10 B 1.5 .50Algebra II A 2.0 .50Chemistry I A 2.0 .50Sociology B 1.5 .50Band A 2.0 .50AP U.S. History B 2.0 .5011.0 ÷ 3.0 = 3.666GPA = 11.0 (points) ÷ 3.0 (credits attempted) = 3.6663. Students may retake the same course with the samecourse title for grade replacement. Upon completionthe second grade will be recorded and the previousgrade for that course will revert to an “N” for nocredit. It is the responsibility of the student/parent tocontact the High School registrar with a writtenrequest for the grade replacement.GRADING POLICYThe grades A, B, C, D, F, I, W, N, and P will be used toindicate the level of performance of all students in JenksHigh School. Along with scholarship, such factors asinitiative, attitude, cooperation, attendance and individualimprovement may be taken into consideration whendetermining the student’s final grade. Grading iscumulative by semester. Mid-term grades are given at theend of the first and third quarters; final semester gradesare given at the end of each semester. Only the semestergrade is reflected on the transcript. The letter grades usedwill indicate the following degree of achievement:LetterPercentage Grade Description100-90 A Excellent—superior quality ofwork.89-80 B Above average—good qualityof work.79-70 C Average—satisfactory qualityof work or satisfactoryprogress in terms of ability.69-60 D Below expected quality ofwork.59-below F Failure to meet a minimumquality of work, or to meetattendance requirement.I Incomplete—the student isgranted an extension of time tocomplete course requirements.P Passing—special educationstudents may be placed inregular classes on a Pass-Failbasis through an IEP or by aplacement team.W Students withdrawing from aclass after the first ten (10)days of a semester will receivea W, and a zero will beaveraged into their GPA.N No Credit – will not beaveraged into GPA.Jenks Public Schools 54High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSA total of twenty-three (23) credits must be earned during the four (4) years of high school in order to graduate. In addition,either one (1) or two (2) sets of Fine Arts competencies, as mandated by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, arerequired.A student must complete two (2) of the last three (3) credits in the school granting the diploma.Language Arts(4 credits)Mathematics(3 credits)Science(3 credits)Social Studies(3 credits)Foreign Languageor ComputerTechnology(2 credits)Additional Credits(8-10 credits)College Preparatory Requirements(beginning with the Class of 2010)*4 units of English: Grammar, Composition,Literature, or any English course approved forcollege admission requirements.3 units limited to Algebra I, Algebra II,Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis,Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, orany math course with content and/or rigorabove Algebra I and approved for collegeadmission requirements. Beginning with theclass of 2012, three math credits must beearned in grades 9 through 12.3 units limited to Biology, Chemistry,Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, PhysicalScience, Environmental Science, APEnvironmental Science, Zoology, Genetics,Anatomy & Physiology½ unit United States Government, ½ unitOklahoma History, 1 unit United StatesHistory, and 1 unit World History2 units of the same Foreign Language or non-English language or 2 units of ComputerTechnology, excluding keyboarding or typingcourses1 additional unit selected from any of theabove, plus 7 elective credits, and 1 set ofFine Arts CompetenciesState Graduation Requirements1 unit of Grammar and Composition and 3units selected from American Literature, WorldLiterature, or Advanced English courses1 unit Algebra I and 2 units selected fromAlgebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, MathAnalysis, Pre-calculus , Calculus, Statistics,Computer Science, or other mathematicscourses with content and/or rigor equal to orabove Algebra I. Beginning with the class of2012, three math credits must be earned ingrades 9 through 12.1 unit Biology and 2 units selected fromChemistry I, Physics, AP Biology, APChemistry, Physical Science, EnvironmentalScience, AP Environmental Science, Zoology,Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, or the 4 thyear or Agricultural Education½ unit United States Government, ½ unitOklahoma History, 1 unit United StatesHistory, and 1 unit World History10 elective credits and 2 sets of Fine ArtsCompetenciesTotal 23 credits and 1 set of Fine Arts Competencies 23 credits and 2 sets of Fine Arts Competencies1. CommencementAll graduating seniors are required to participate in the commencement exercises. If a graduating senior is unable to attend thegraduation ceremony, a written request from the parents/guardians must be received in the Guidance Office no later than May 1. If astudent lacks only one (1) credit or less, the diploma will be granted later upon presentation of evidence of having completed therequirements. Anyone who lacks more than one (1) credit will not be permitted to participate in graduation exercises.2. Additional courses may be required if you plan to attend an Oklahoma state college or university. Please refer to your Course PlanningGuide.3. Credits are earned on a semester basis. A student receives credit for making a passing grade in a given subject. One-half (1/2) credit isearned per course for each semester.4. Any student with fewer than sixteen (16) credits after his/her junior year will not be classified as a senior. In order to be classified as asenior, a student must have completed sixteen (16) credits.5. Any student entering Jenks High School or Freshman Academy with a grade of D or below in Pre-Algebra or Algebra I will berequired to take a math remediation class in addition to the student’s Pre-Algebra or Algebra I class. This math remediation class willbe for elective credit and will take the place of an elective class in the student’s schedule.6. Students must complete A.C.E. End-of-Instruction tests in Algebra I, Algebra II Biology, English 10, English 11, Geometry and U. S.History in order to receive a high school diploma. Beginning with the class of 2012 students must pass Algebra I, English 10, and twoadditional end-of-instruction exams in order to graduate.7. Beginning with the class of 2014, students shall fulfill the requirements for a personal financial Literacy Passport during grades 7through 12.* Students who entered the ninth grade in the 2006-2007 school year and all students thereafter must complete the collegepreparatory curriculum unless the student’s parent or legal guardian approves the student to enroll in the existing state highschool graduation requirements.Jenks Public Schools 55High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

GUIDANCE OFFICE SERVICESAs part of the High School Guidance Program, academiccounselors are available to assist students with their futureplanning and course selection. In addition to thisenrollment assistance, the Guidance Program includesindividual planning with students, responsive services(intervention and referrals), and classroom visits forguidance curriculum such as study skills, goal setting,career exploration, and planning for college.1. Counter Services in the Guidance Office:• Grade check forms• Locker assignments• Replacement of ID cards• Verification of GPA for car insurance forms• Work permit applications• Transcripts/transcript release forms• College application processing• ACT and SAT registration packets• NCAA Clearinghouse registration forms• “Holds” payment (lost books, fees, etc.)• Inquiries about current GPA• Distinguished graduate application forms• Senior Resume forms2. Counselors—How they can assist youQualified and experienced guidance counselors areavailable to assist students during the entire schoolday. They may assist students with academic,vocational, or personal problems. Students shouldcall upon a guidance counselor or any staff memberwhen they feel assistance is needed. Students whoneed a conference with a counselor should come tothe Guidance Office and meet with a counselor whowill assist the student or refer them to anothercounselor. In an emergency situation, students shouldtell the office personnel that they need to see acounselor immediately.3. Parent-teacher conferencesParents/guardians may call the High SchoolGuidance Office at 299-4415 ext. 2281, or theFreshman Academy Guidance Office at 299-4415ext. 2250, and the Guidance Office administrativeassistant will take the necessary information toschedule the conference. A twenty-four (24) hournotice is usually required in order to assure theavailability of our teachers.4. College/Career OfficeAs a part of the Guidance Program in the HighSchool, the College Career Office (Building 6, room6129) offers students the following resources:a. ACT and SAT registration bulletins and prepcourse informationb. College applications and viewbooksc. Computer programs for college and scholarshipsearchesd. Financial Aid informatione. College/Career bulletins for seniorsStudents should begin investigating post high schoolprograms as early as the sophomore year. By checkingentrance requirements for a number of universities, astudent can more effectively plan a four-year curriculumbased on what those colleges require. These requirementscan be found in the media center and in theCollege/Career Office 6129 in the College AdmissionsData Handbook.Students should take college admissions tests (see TestingServices) as soon as they have completed Algebra II. It isa great advantage to have the score necessary foradmission to the school of choice by the end of the junioryear so that the senior year can be spent finding themoney to go to college. If juniors will visit possibleuniversities during the junior year and complete theirtesting, they will have much more time for filling outscholarship applications. The best preparation for collegeentrance is a challenging curriculum and the best possiblegrade point average in it!GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITY ANDATHLETIC UNIFORMS, COSTUMES, ATTIRE,AND PERFORMANCES1. All uniforms, costumes, attire and performancesshould promote the core values of the District and thecommunity. The district core values are compassion,courage, honesty/integrity, perseverance, respect,responsibility, self-discipline, teamwork/sportsmanship and tolerance.2. It is the responsibility of the headcoach/sponsor/director of the group to obtain theappropriate approval before the uniforms, costumes,and attire are purchased or prior to the performance.Within the Athletic Department, the coach or sponsorwill obtain approval from the Athletic Director. Forall other groups, the approval of the site principal (ordesignee) and sponsor or director is required. Thesite principal may elect to form a site approvalcommittee. Decisions may be appealed to theAssistant Superintendent of Curriculum and StudentPrograms, or the Assistant Superintendent of HumanResources, if so desired. Decisions made at thesuperintendent level are final and non-appealable.3. All uniforms, costumes, attire and performances areto be selected as representative of the Jenks SchoolDistrict, and the composition of the audience shouldbe considered. It is recognized that there aredifferences in the variety of groups for whom theseguidelines apply. What is appropriate for one groupmay not be appropriate for another group.Jenks Public Schools 56High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

4. It is understood that in the selection of uniforms,costumes and attire, fashion and style are importantconsiderations. However, modesty and good tasteshould be the priority.5. Dance movements must be carefully choreographedto prevent any movements which will be interpretedto be of a provocative nature.6. Approval forms for attire and performances may beobtained in the district Athletic office and in the siteprincipal’s office.HOMEBOUND PROGRAM1. The homebound program offered through JenksSchools provides students who are currently enrolledas residents of the district the opportunity to completeacademic subjects and advance in their efforts toobtain an education when they are unable to attendpublic school due to illness. Students who have anacute/chronic illness, or who have significant medicalcomplications from pregnancy, must meet thefollowing criteria in order to receive homeboundinstruction:a) be absent for a minimum of two (2) consecutiveweeks;b) be unable to attend school in the regulareducation setting;c) be under the treatment of a physician.Parents/guardians requesting homebound servicesmust obtain the appropriate forms from the site andhave them completed by a physician verifying theillness and the length of time the student will beunable to attend school.2. Although homebound services are no longer fundedby the State Department of Education, Jenks PublicSchools will provide services when possible. Theprogram covers only the work assigned on orfollowing the date the site receives the physician’sreport. Any work missed due to absences prior to thisdate is not included in the homebound instruction.3. Students on the homebound program are providedinstruction by the homebound teacher up to three (3)hours per week. The homebound teacher serves as aliaison between home and school, i.e. the student’sregular teachers. Specific grading andaccommodations are agreed on at the homeboundmeeting prior to the start of the homebound program.Students will be assigned a grade by the classroomteacher after consultation with the homeboundteacher.4. It is the responsibility of the homebound teacher tomake arrangements with the student as to when theinstructional sessions will take place. Homeboundinstruction will be conducted in the appropriatephysical setting (home, library, hospital, etc.)5. When a student exits the program and returns toschool, the homebound teacher will notify each of thestudent’s teachers, informing him/her of the students’return date. Grading is done by the classroom teacherin most cases.JENKS ALTERNATIVE CENTERThe purpose of Jenks Alternative Center is to identifynon-traditional students and to provide them withalternative teaching strategies and provide an environmentwhich maximizes their opportunities to graduate fromhigh school.Jenks Alternative Center serves students identified as atrisk(or non-traditional) and students with long-termsuspensions from middle or high schools. Potentialstudents are identified through the efforts of teachers,counselors, assistant principals, and parents/guardians. Anintake appointment and interview is then scheduledthrough the Alternative Center, and a decision is made asto an appropriate placement for the student.Emphasis is placed on appropriate social interactions,learning styles, and behavior interventions. JenksAlternative Center is a more restrictive setting whichoffers a lower student-to-teacher ratio. Students areencouraged to share and work through various problemsin group and individual counseling offered at JenksAlternative Center. For more information, see yourcounselor, principal, or call extension 2420. TheAlternative Center is located on the southeast corner ofcentral campus.LETTERING IN ATHLETICSA student may receive a chenille letter “J” once duringhis/her high school enrollment. Students meeting thefollowing criteria qualify for athletic letters:1. Participation in one-half of the scheduled contests, or2. Qualification for the state tournament, or3. Overall contribution to the athletics program, and4. Completion of the season in good standing.LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER1. Books may be checked out for a two-week periodwith the student’s identification card. Students mayhave up to five (5) books at a time. Additional booksmay be checked out for special projects withpermission from the Library Media Specialist. Thestudent is responsible for all books checked out onhis/her ID card and will be expected to payreplacement cost for lost or damaged books. Bookswill not be checked out to a student who has anoverdue book. Magazines must be used in the librarymedia center and may not be checked out. CopyJenks Public Schools 57High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

machines are available for use at ten cents (10¢) perpage.2. Students who have overdue books will pay five cents($.05) per school day up to a maximum of fivedollars ($5.00). Having unpaid fines, overdue or lostbooks will prevent students from picking upschedules the following school year and seniors fromgetting transcripts.3. Freshman Academy library hours are from 7:30 a.m.to 3:15 p.m. on all school days. High School libraryhours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. onFriday. The school library media center is openduring the lunch period. In the evening, students areto show their Jenks High School StudentIdentification Cards.4. Computers are available, for school work only, in themedia lab. Students may print one black and whitecopy of each page at no cost. Additional copies orpages printed in color will be subject to a fee.5. Computers in the media center are to be used forresearch purposes only. Playing games, e-mail, chatrooms, etc are not allowed.6. Internet stations are available for research purposesonly. Students must have a signed Internet form onfile before using the Internet. Students are to check inat the desk with their student identification cardbefore getting on the Internet. If an infraction occurs,the student will be banned from the Internet in themedia center lab for the remainder of that semester.7. Eating, drinking, or chewing gum is not allowed inthe media center. Also, cell phones, iPods, or MP3players are not permitted in the media center day ornight.8. Students are responsible for items in their book bags.Magazines are not to be taken from the media center.Books must be properly checked out before studentsleave the media center.9. Any student who wishes to use the media centerduring advisory must get a seminar pass either from ateacher or from the media center and pre-sign in themedia center. Each student signing up will receive anumber on the advisory pass. Students may pre-signstarting Monday preceding advisory day. There is a70-student limit. No groups are allowed to work onprojects during advisory. Drop-ins will be acceptedwith an advisory pass from a teacher only to makecopies or check out a book quickly. All otherstudents will be sent back to their advisory classes(High School only).LOCKERScheck at the office. The school does not assumeresponsibility for property removed or stolen fromlockers. Random locker checks will be made throughoutthe year. The locker is school property and may beinspected or searched at any time without prior notice tothe student if there is a reasonable suspicion that drugs,counterfeit drugs, alcohol, low-point beverages, stolenproperty, or other contraband might be present in thatlocker. Replacement cost for locks is $5.00.LOST AND FOUNDStudents who have lost personal or school-owned articlesmay ask for them at the main office in each building.Students finding articles in the school should bring themto the office. All unclaimed items are given to charity atthe close of the school year.LOST/DAMAGED BOOKSTextbooks are school property and are issued to studentswho assume responsibility for their return in goodcondition.Books that have been lost, stolen, or damaged must bepaid for in full.Students should pay for these in the office and keep theirreceipt in case the book is found. Students will assess thecondition of their books when books are distributed; thisrecord will be used to determine damages. A periodicbook check will be made in all classes.MAKE-UP WORK1. Teachers are to return requests for make-up work tothe Attendance Office the next day. If requests formake-up work are received in the a.m., teachers areto return the assignments to the office the nextmorning. When requests are received in theafternoon, teachers should return request the nextafternoon before 2:30 p.m.2. Requests for make-up work will be routed throughteachers’ mailboxes or may be sent directly to theteacher’s e-mail address. In an emergency,determined by the administrative assistant, requestsfor make-up work may be delivered to the teacher’sclassroom.3. For make-up work policy regarding excusedabsences, see ATTENDANCE/Types of Absences.MINUTE OF SILENCEStudents will be assigned a locker during schedule pickupweek. They must use only their assigned lockers. Using adifferent locker may result in disciplinary action. Anystudent needing a locker or a change of lockers shouldAccording to state law schools will observeapproximately one (1) minute of silence each school dayfor the purpose of allowing each student in the exercise ofhis or her individual choice, to reflect, meditate, pray, orJenks Public Schools 58High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

engage in any other silent activity that does not interferewith, distract, or impede other students in the exercise oftheir individual choice.NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION SERVICESSchool or any accredited high school program in thearea.2. Students may earn credit for approvedcorrespondence or on-line courses through regionallyaccredited institutions.As part of the Title IX and JOM grants, the NativeAmerican Education Office offers assistance to studentsin the following areas: Academic Mentoring, Nominationfor Scholarships, Nomination for the Oklahoma IndianStudent Honor Society, Advanced Placement, ClassroomAssistance, Cultural-Academic Parallel Curriculum,American Indian Museum, College and Career MinorityAssistance, Tribal Scholarship Application Assistance,National Testing Assistance, Program EnrollmentAssistance, Twilight and Summer School Assistance,First Time Credit Assistance, and Jenks Wild (CulturalEnvironmental Classrooms).Students and parents/guardians with questions concerningspecific programs and services should contact the NativeAmerican Education Office: 299-4415 ext. 2213.OSSAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSJenks High School is a member of the OklahomaSecondary School Activities Association and the NorthCentral Accrediting Association and is subject to the rulesand regulations in regard to activities competition. Thebasic requirements for participation that must be met are1. A student’s parent/guardian must reside within theboundaries of the District.2. A student must not be over the age of nineteen (19)before September 1.3. Every student has four (4) years of opportunity toparticipate from his enrollment in the ninth grade.4. A student must have passed five (5) academic creditsthe preceding semester and his actions not havecaused him to be ineligible in this district for thecurrent school year, such as attending an out-of-stateschool or a private school any part of the last schoolyear or another high school District in which hisparents/guardians did not reside. Sponsors may beasked for any interpretation of this eligibility.5. Exceptions to the above rules are under the totaldirection of the OSSAA.6. Eligibility will be checked according to OSSAAguidelines.OUTSIDE CREDITSStudents may earn credit for graduation based upon thefollowing conditions:1. Students may attend a summer school or night schooloffered through Community Education at Jenks HighPASS SLIPSPass slips or the student agenda is needed when studentsare in transit other than at normal class changes andbefore school. Students are responsible for securing a passsigned by a teacher, principal, or counselor before theyleave their assigned area. All passes for leaving schoolgrounds must be signed by a principal.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAt the beginning of each school day students areauthorized to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flagof the United States of America. Students not wishing toparticipate in the pledge shall not be required to do so,and such notification shall be posted in a conspicuousplace to inform students.PROGRAMS/PLAYS/BANQUETS1. Sponsors and coaches must always know what is toappear on the program and are responsible for thequality of the play, program, or banquet.2. Curse words, vulgar insinuations, or lewd gesturesare not permitted in any play or program.3. Drinking or drunk scenes are not permitted in anyplay or program. If such a scene is written in thescript, it will be determined by the principal if it ispertinent to the high school production.4. Use of the Performing Arts Center for practice, plays,films, etc., must be scheduled on the calendar for thatpurpose in the office of the PAC administrativeassistant.5. Use of the Building 6 auditorium for practice, plays,films, etc., must be scheduled on the calendar for thatpurpose in the office of the site principal’sadministrative assistant.SCHEDULE CHANGESAny student entering class must have a schedule whichhe/she obtains from the Guidance Office.1. Changing classesThe class schedule for the school year wasconstructed to fit the needs indicated by spring preenrollment.Therefore, students may change theirschedules during the first five (5) days of eachsemester of school for the following reasons only:a. To make up failuresb. Computer errorJenks Public Schools 59High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

c. Outside credit earnedd. Misplacement due to lack of prerequisite orbackground.2. Dropping a classa. Within the first ten days - if it is necessary for astudent to drop a class, it may be done withparent/guardian and principal approval. Norecord of enrollment will appear on thetranscript.b. After ten days - enrollment is recorded on thetranscript with a mark of “W” figured into thegrade point average as “0,” regardless of whetheror not the student is passing or failing.6. Athletes are responsible for fax and transcript costsincurred by recruiting coaches.SECTION 504This is a broad federal law (non-discrimination statute)which protects the rights of individuals with disabilities inprograms and activities that receive federal funds.Parents/guardians with questions concerning 504accommodations should contact a counselor or theSpecial Education Coordinator.STUDENT IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSCHOOL PICTURESIn early fall, students in grades 9-11 are photographed oncampus by a photographer designated by the yearbooksponsor. The entire purchase price must be paid before thestudent is photographed unless the student only wants oneprinted in the yearbook and does not wish to purchasehis/her pictures.Seniors are photographed by the official yearbookphotographer during the summer months by appointment.All arrangements must be made by the senior before thebeginning of the school year.SCHOOL RECORDS1. A cumulative folder of student records is kept on filein the Guidance Office. Student records may beinspected according to provisions outlined in PublicLaw 93-380.2. In order for the school to release records concerningacademic achievement, attendance, or standardizedtesting of any student, the parents/guardians of thestudent must sign a release form. Students eighteen(18) years of age or older must sign a release form.This includes transcripts and entrance exam scoresthat are sent to colleges and universities as part of thecollege application. Forms for release may beobtained in the Guidance Office.3. Two (2) copies of senior transcripts will be provided;each additional copy will cost the student one dollar($1.00).4. The Guidance Office secretaries assist in theprocessing of college applications when necessary.Due to the volume of applications, students areencouraged to process any application that does notneed counselor verification or recommendation ontheir own. The Guidance Office will process the firstthree (3) applications free of charge. There will be atwenty-five dollar ($25.00) processing fee for everyadditional application.5. Transcripts are faxed for two dollars ($2.00) pertranscript.All students are required to wear a student identificationcard at all times for identification purposes. Studentsmust, upon request, identify themselves to any schoolpersonnel on school grounds at any time or off schoolgrounds during the school day. The identification cardmust be worn in plain view on the front of the bodybetween the shoulders and the waist. Lanyards will beprovided by the school. The card must also be used whensigning in and out of school, when going to the nurse,charging at child nutrition, and when riding a bus.Identification cards are the property of the school, liketextbooks. They are not to be covered with pins, stickers,pictures, or other objects, nor should they be altered inany way. No torn identification cards or identificationcards with pieces missing are acceptable. Identificationcards are issued free of charge to all students at the timeof enrollment. If the card is lost, the student must have areplacement card made in the Guidance Office. There is afive dollar ($5.00) replacement charge for anyidentification card. Temporary ID’s may be purchasedfor $1.00 before school.If a student does not wear his/her identification card asdescribed above:a. First Offense: referral to the assistant principaland a temporary identification card issued.b. Second Offense: same as above plus two (2)hours of detention or Supervised School Services(SSS).c. Third Offense: same as above (a) plus four (4)hours of detention or Supervised School Service(SSS).d. Fourth Offense and beyond: Out of schoolsuspension, length of time to be determined byprincipal.TELEPHONESStudents may use the designated phone in the officebefore school, between classes, during lunch and afterschool only. Students are not excused from class to usethe telephone during class time.Jenks Public Schools 60High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

TESTINGAdministrative discretion in individual and/or uniquesituations may be used within these guidelines:1. Semester tests will be administered in all classesexcept the following: Instrumental Music, VocalMusic, Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Services, andthose classes considered to be activities.2. Semester tests will be administered on the last two orthree days of the semester.3. All students must complete a semester test in order toreceive a grade for that subject. Illness of a studentand funeral attendance are the only acceptablereasons for giving tests after the close of school. Outof-towntrips are not considered sufficient reason tomiss semester tests.4. Unless an emergency arises, permission will not begranted for students to take tests early. Should therebe an emergency, the assistant principal willdetermine if the emergency warrants a student takingthe test early.5. Make-up for first semester tests for students absent asdescribed in the Attendance Policy must be initiatedby the student and will be administered at a timedetermined by his/her teacher.6. Arrangements for second semester make-up testsmust be made with the student’s teacher before theclose of the last day of school.7. When computing the final semester grade, thesemester test will be assessed at a value of no lessthan fifteen percent (15%) or more than twenty-fivepercent (25%) of the final grade. The remainder ofthe semester grade will be determined by studentperformance over the rest of the semester. Gradesaccumulated throughout the semester will notnecessarily contribute equally to the final grade.8. Seniors may be exempted from taking secondsemester final exams at teacher discretion based uponthe following conditions:a. Semester grade average of an “A”b. Student is not on the Hold Listc. Teacher may also include behavior and/orattendance requirementsTESTING SERVICES1. College Admissions TestingThe two (2) major college admissions tests the ACTand SAT are given on Saturday mornings designatedas national test dates. The SAT is given on six (6)national test dates every year and the ACT is givenon five (5) national test dates. Jenks High School actsas a test site twice a year for the SAT and four (4)times for the ACT. Students may test at other areahigh schools on the test dates that Jenks does not actas a test site. Students may pick up registrationpackets in the College Office. It is advisable to test asclose as possible to the completion of Algebra II,either during the second semester of the junior yearor first semester of the senior year. The registrationapplication and fee is sent in to the testing companywho sends back an admissions ticket for theparticular test date and site.Both the ACT and SAT have practice tests designedto help students prepare for the actual test. The PSAT(Preliminary SAT) is always given the third Saturdayin October. It is designed for juniors and is the onlymeans of entering the National Merit Scholarshipprogram. (Sophomores can register to take the PSAT,but their scores will not count in the National Meritsearch.) A student can register and pay the fee for thistest in the Community Education Office.The PLAN is a practice ACT designed to be takenduring a student’s sophomore year. It is given to allsophomores during the school day in late October orearly November. It predicts how a student will do onan actual ACT. There is no scholarship programlinked to the PLAN.2. State Mandated Testsa. State mandated tests will be given in appropriategrade levels to meet State Department ofEducation requirements. Students are currentlyrequired to take Achieving ClassroomExcellence (ACE) exams at the end of each ofthe following courses: English 10, English 11,Biology, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, andUS History. Beginning with the class of 2012,students must score satisfactory or above inEnglish 10, Algebra I, and two other exams toobtain a high school diploma. Students will beafforded the opportunity to retake the tests priorto graduation. Each student’s highest achievedstate test performance index on the ACE testshall be recorded on the student’s high schooltranscript. Students must score satisfactory orabove on all seven ACE exams in order to obtaina Jenks High School parking permit their senioryear.b. Alternate Assessment Program: The individualswith Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires thatchildren with disabilities be included in generalstate and district-wide assessment programs withappropriate accommodations if necessary. Thiswould include all state, Oklahoma CoreCurriculum tests (OCCT), end-of-instruction(EOI), and norm-referenced (NRT) tests. It is theintent of the district to maximize theparticipation of students with disabilities in thereporting, accountability and educational benefitsassociated with state and district-wideassessments.Jenks Public Schools 61High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

Therefore, the Oklahoma State Department ofEducation has developed guidelines for alternateassessment programs for children withdisabilities who cannot participate in stateassessment programs even with appropriateaccommodations or supports. To obtain theseguidelines contact the office of StudentPrograms.3. Psychological/Educational TestingA School Psychologist and Psychometrist areavailable to test referred students. This testing isutilized to help determine if placement in a specialprogram is appropriate. Parental permission isrequired.4. Drivers’ Testing LetterStudents who are about to turn 15 1/2 and want todrive a car, will need the “Proof ofEnrollment/Reading Proficiency Letter” from theGuidance Office. Students must give the GuidanceOffice at least twenty-four (24) hours to process therequest after signing up on the clipboard on the officecounter. The Department of Motor Vehicles cannotissue a license without this letter.TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER (VO-TECH)One and two-year programs in various vocational andtechnical subjects are offered through the TulsaTechnology Center. Juniors and seniors may attend eitherthe morning (8:00-11:00 a.m.) or the afternoon (12:00-3:00 p.m.) session. Students earn 3.0 credits a semester atTulsa Technology Center. Transportation to and from JHSis provided. The Tulsa Technology Center student isresponsible for the information in the daily studentbulletin and is required to attend class functions on hishome campus. Any questions may be directed to theassistant principal in charge of guidance services.VALEDICTORIANS/SALUATORIANS1. Selection of valedictoriana. To attain the status of valedictorian, a studentmust have been in continuous enrollment inJenks High School during the two (2) previousyears, qualify as a Distinguished Graduate, andhave earned at least one (1) credit in an APcourse.b. Valedictorians will be those students in the topone percent (1%) of the senior class, based ongrade point average. Grade point averages willbe determined at the end of the first 9-weeksperiod of the second semester. A grade will besubmitted from each of the student’s teachers.This grade will be a reflection of the student’sacademic status for the semester and will be usedas if it were the final semester grade indetermining the student’s eight (8) semesterGPA.c. All letter grades received during the four (4)years of high school will be used in determiningGPA. This includes activity credits, localsummer school, correspondence, and vo-techgrades.d. For the purpose of determining the grade pointaverages, a mathematical conversion will be usedto calculate the grade point averages using thesame number of credits attempted for allstudents.e. Student attendance and conduct records will beconsidered in the determination of valedictorianrecognition.2. Selection of commencement speakera. One student will speak at commencement as arepresentative of the valedictorians.b. The speaker will be determined by a vote of thevaledictorians.c. The student winning the vote will be thecommencement speaker. If the selected speakeris absent from commencement or fails to meetthe requirements listed in number 3, the speakerwill be the student who placed second in thevote.3. Requirements for student commencement speakera. The speaker must have the final typed form ofthe speech turned in to the senior sponsor nolater than 2:30 p.m., one (1) week after the vote.b. The speaker must schedule two (2) one-hourappointments with the senior sponsor to practicedelivering the speech.c. The content of the speech must meet theapproval of the school administration.d. If additional rehearsal time is needed, thespeaker will be required to stay for the length oftime needed following commencement practice.4. Selection of salutatorians is based on the samecriteria as the valedictorians with the exception thatsalutatorians will be those students in the top twopercent (2%) of the senior class.WITHDRAWALWhen it is necessary for a student to withdraw or transferfrom Jenks, the following steps must be taken1. The initial request to withdraw from school will bemade through the Guidance Office. This requestshould be made at least one (1) day prior to theintended date of withdrawal. The administrativeassistant in the Guidance Office must be contacted bythe parent/guardian to verify the student’swithdrawal.2. The signature of the parent/guardian of any studentmust be obtained in order for the student to withdraw.Jenks Public Schools 62High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

If circumstances prohibit the parent/guardian fromcoming to the school, a signed letter from theparent/guardian requesting withdrawal will beaccepted. The withdrawal process will not becompleted until a signature is obtained.3. After the signature is obtained, the AdministrativeAssistant will contact each teacher for a withdrawalgrade. Students must return their ID card, all booksand materials, and pay any fees that have not beenpaid. Students must be in attendance a minimum oftwo weeks in order to receive a withdrawal grade.4. Students will be required to obtain signed clearancefrom the library.5. Upon completion of all parts of the withdrawal slip,the student must return the slip to the GuidanceOffice for final approval. Final approval forwithdrawal will be granted when all requirementsstated above are met, or at principal’s discretion.6. Student records will not be released until all feesowed at the time of withdrawal are paid and theparent’s/guardian’s signature is obtained.7. When a student withdraws, he/she is consideredineligible for honors.SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONATTENDANCEIn order to pass a class, a student may not be absent morethan 10 days in a semester. If a student misses more than10 days due to serious illness or injury, the administratormust determine that the illness or injury is serious enoughto prevent the student from attending school. The JenksBoard of Education and/or administration may require adoctor’s verification to certify that any student isphysically and/or mentally able to attend classes or unableto attend classes. If a student transfers from anotherschool, his/her absences at that school count toward thetotal percentage of days in attendance at Jenks Schools.A student who is absent more than 10 days in the previoussemester may not be allowed to participate in schoolactivities.PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATESCertificates of perfect attendance will be awarded toseniors who have maintained perfect attendance duringthe current school year.3. All exceptions to this rule must be requested inwriting to the Attendance Office by theparents/guardians with documentation for medicalreasons of consecutive absences, or familyemergencies, no later than two (2) weeks after theclose of the semester. Exceptions will be determinedby the administrator. If the administrator denies thewaiver, the parents/guardians may request a reviewby the attendance committee composed of theassistant principal, a school nurse, a teacher, and acounselor.4. Absences that are due to vacation, truancy, orsuspension may not be waived.5. After a student’s fifth absence, the parents/guardiansmay be asked to sign an agreement stating theirintention for the student to attend school and theiracknowledgment of the attendance policy.Remediation may be encouraged to prevent furtherabsenteeism.6. A letter will be sent to the student’s parents/guardiansstating that credit may not be granted for the class(es)for which the student was absent ten (10) or moredays. To remain in that class, the student must signan agreement regarding appropriate classroombehavior and attendance.7. Students who are absent for ten (10) consecutive dayswill be withdrawn from the District if student’sparent/guardian has not communicated with thestudent’s school concerning these absences. Studentmust be re-enrolled prior to returning to school.ABSENCE PROCEDUREFreshman AcademyThe Attendance Office is in the Freshman Academy mainoffice area. If assistance is needed, please go to the slidingwindow next to the main office. Calls should be placed to299-4415, extension 2278.High SchoolAttendance will be kept in each Assistant Principal’sOffice. Students are assigned to an Assistant Principal bytheir last name. Students with last names:A –D: Report to Mr. Fox in Bldg. 5Ms. Smith, Admin. Asst., ext. 2747E – K: Report to Dr. Hudson, PhD. in Bldg. 5Ms. Smart, Admin. Asst., ext. 2747ABSENCE POLICY1. Any student who is more than ten (10) minutes late toclass is recorded absent.2. Students who, for any reason other than schoolsponsoredactivities, who are absent more than 10days in a class during a semester may not receivecredit for the class.L - Q: Report to Mr. Beiler in the Math & ScienceBuildingMs. Yeagle, Admin. Asst., ext. 2289R - Z: Report to Mr. Martin in Bldg. 6Ms. Graham, Admin. Asst., ext. 24901. All absences must be explained by a parent/guardiancontact to the appropriate office on the day or days ofJenks Public Schools 63High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

absence. Parental verification must be made either inperson or by telephone. Notes are not an acceptablemeans of communication; therefore, they are nothonored in our high school.2. Parents/guardians are asked to call anytime to eithertalk to the attendance personnel or leave a messageexplaining the absence. If a parent/guardian contact isnot made within twenty-four (24) hours, the absencewill be considered a truancy.3. Arriving to school late:A student reporting to school after 8:00 a.m. must usethe following procedure:a. Unless the student has a dentist’s or doctor’snote, parent/guardian must come in to theAssistant Principal’s Office with the student orcall before he/she arrives.b. Student must sign in at his/her assignedAttendance Office and obtain a pass foradmission to class.c. Student must not go to class without signing in.d. Correct ID numbers must be used for signing in.e. Failure to follow proper procedure when signingin will result in disciplinary action against thestudent.4. Leaving school early:A student leaving during the school day, after 7:50a.m. and before 2:30 p.m., must use the followingprocedure:a. Because of our closed campus policy, personalbusiness should be scheduled after school. Allearly dismissals for doctor’s appointments willrequire a doctor’s note or receipt upon thestudent’s return to school. Early dismissals forany reason will require the presence of, or a callfrom, a parent/guardian to remove a student fromschool. Students may not leave for lunch.b. Have a parent/guardian call the AssistantPrincipal’s Office and request an early dismissal.Messages regarding early dismissal, other thanemergencies, will not be delivered to students.c. Go to your Assistant Principal’s Office beforeschool, between classes or during lunch to get anearly dismissal slip. (These slips will not bedelivered.)d. Show teacher the dismissal slip to be excused.e. Sign out at the attendance counter. Failure tofollow proper procedures for reporting to andleaving school will result in disciplinary action.This procedure includes using correct IDnumbers.5. NurseA student going to the nurse must use the followingprocedure:a. Obtain a pass from the teacher to go to the nurse.b. Sign out on the nurse’s sheet at the office beforegoing to the nurse.c. Have his/her pass signed by the nurse.d. Sign back in at the office before returning toclass.e. Correct ID numbers must be used on the sign-outsheet.The nurse will determine if a student is to be senthome due to illness and in all cases will notify theparents/guardians and the Attendance Office beforethe student is permitted to leave school (see page 9for guidelines). Failure to follow the properprocedures for going to the nurse will result indisciplinary action against the student.TYPES OF ABSENCES1. Excused— All excused absences require aparent/guardian phone call to the Attendance Officethe day of the absence. Examples of excusedabsences include illness and family bereavement.Even though these reasons are excused by the schooland allow the student to make up missed work, theseexcused absences still count toward the ten (10) dayabsence policy.After the fifth (5 th ) absence, a letter will be sent fromthe site attendance principal. After the 10 th absence, aletter will be sent from the site and/or the appropriateprincipal or designee will contact the parent viatelephone.a. Students with an excused absence will have thesame number of days to make up their work asdays they were absent. Receiving of assignmentsand make-up work is the student’s responsibilityto initiate. For example, if a student is illMonday, Tuesday and Wednesday, he/she hasThursday, Friday and Monday to completehis/her assignments to hand in Tuesday. Astudent absent for a school activity may make uphis/her assignment or test the day before or afterthe activity at the time and place the teacherdetermines. The exceptions to this rule areassignments or tests, that have been scheduled inadvance. In these cases, the tests or assignmentsare still due on the scheduled date. If the studentis absent on that date, he/she is expected to takethe test or hand in the assignment on the day ofhis/her return to class. It is the student’sresponsibility to arrange with the teacher anopportunity for assistance with work missedduring an absence.b. During the last week of the semester, a principalmust approve a student’s absence for reasonsother than illness.2. Unexcused—An absence without a valid excuse, tobe determined by the administrator.3. Truancy—A student is truant when his/her absencehas not been approved by the school and aJenks Public Schools 64High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

parent/guardian prior to or at the time of the absence.Examples include being absent from class withoutpermission, obtaining a pass to go to a certain placeand not reporting there, and becoming ill and stayingin the restroom instead of reporting to the Nurses’Office. Jenks Schools do not consider skip days orwalk outs as sanctioned activities. Participation inthese activities constitutes truancy, and appropriatedisciplinary action will be taken. A parent/guardiancall in will not excuse skip days or walk-outabsences. Truancies are cumulative for the schoolyear. A student’s parking privileges may be revokedfor a truancy.Per state law, if a student is absent without a validexcuse four (4) or more days or parts of days within afour-week period, or for ten or more days or parts ofdays within a semester, the parents will be notified bythe site with a Notice of Non-Attending Student formletter through certified mail. After the fifth (5 th )absence without a valid excuse, the school systemwill notify the District Attorney’s office for juvenileproceedings pursuant to Title 10 of the Oklahomastatutes.a. First offense—student given option of(1) Two (2) hours of detention hall and one (1)additional hour for each hour truant or aminimum of four (4) hours of detention.(2) A minimum of three (3) hours of SupervisedSchool Service.b. Second offense—student given option of amaximum of(1) Six (6) hours Supervised School Service.(2) Two (2) days In-School Interventionc. Third offense—student given option of amaximum of(1) Nine (9) hours Supervised School Serviceand loss of parking privileges.(2) Three (3) days In-School Intervention andthe loss of parking privileges for theremainder of the semester and/or thefollowing semester.d. Fourth offense—student given option of amaximum of Twelve (12) hours of SupervisedSchool Service or four (4) days In-SchoolInterventione. Fifth offense—suspension for remainder ofcurrent and/or following semester.4. Activity Absence—School-sponsored activities mustbe cleared through the Principal’s Office.a. Students will be allowed no more than TEN (10)ABSENCES in any class period PER SCHOOLYEAR for school-sponsored activities, i.e., choir,debate, sporting events. Excluded from the ten(10) absences are state and national levels ofschool-sponsored contests for which a studentmust earn the right to compete.b. Class assignments are to be completed at thediscretion of the teacher.c. Exceptions to the above must have approval of aprincipal.TARDIESA student is tardy if not in his/her assigned chair in theclassroom when the bell rings. A student who is tardy toclass in excess of ten (10) minutes will be charged with anabsence for that period. The student needs an admittanceslip from his/her Assistant Principal’s Office if arriving toschool after 8:00 a.m.EXCUSED TARDIESThe only excused tardy to the first class of the day iswhen a student has a doctor’s note documenting thathe/she was at an appointment that caused the student to belate to the beginning of school. Students with doctor’sdocumentation may check into their attendance office toreceive an excused tardy. All other tardies are unexcused.Exceptions may be handled individually by a principal forextenuating circumstances such as medical issues or otheremergencies. Students tardy to class because they havebeen detained by office personnel, must have a tardy slipor pass signed by that person. Oversleeping is consideredan unexcused tardy or absence.A STUDENT MAY BE EXCUSED BY A TEACHERFROM ANOTHER TEACHER’S CLASS ONLY WITHPRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE RECEIVINGTEACHER.UNEXCUSED TARDIESFor all unexcused tardies, the student will receivediscipline. Student tardies will be recorded for each classand will be cumulative for each semester.1. First unexcused tardy—Detention will be assigned.2. Second unexcused tardy—Detention will beassigned.3. Third unexcused tardy—Detention will be assigned.4. Fourth unexcused tardy—Detention will be assignedand parent/guardian contacted.5. Fifth and all additional unexcused tardies transfer tounexcused absences, resulting in Supervised SchoolService* and parent/guardian contact by theadministrator.CELL PHONES / WIRELESS DEVICESThe Board of Education promotes an environment forinstructional learning that is safe and secure. Therefore,Jenks Public Schools 65High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

the district establishes the following rules for the use ofwireless communication devices.Students are prohibited from possessing wirelesscommunication devices during school hours. For safetyreasons, students may possess wireless devices beforeand/or after school. During school hours, wirelesscommunication devices may be in a student’s car orlocker, but not on a student’s person, including, but notlimited to purses, pockets, and backpacks. An exception ismade for students who attend athletic or other activity oroff-campus classes during the last class period of the day.In order to avoid any disruption of the educationalprocess, all wireless communication devices placed in alocker must be turned off.A principal or administrator must approve exceptions tothis policy. A violation of any part of this policy mayresult in the wireless communication devices beingconfiscated by the administration. The confiscated devicemust be picked up by the parent or guardian and will notbe released to the student. In addition, the student may besubject to further discipline.Discipline will be administered according to the followingguidelines:a. First offense: Verbal warning. Parent/ guardianmust pick up the phone and sign a statementwhich indicates understanding of the ElectronicWireless Devices policy.*b. Second offense: Three (3) hours of SupervisedService School. Parent/guardian must pick up thephone.*c. Third and other offenses: Suspension, the lengthof which is to be determined by the principal.Parent/guardian must pick up the phone.* Phones may be picked up by a parent no earlierthan 24 hours after the phone is confiscated. Ifthe 24-hour period ends on a non-instructionalday, the phone may be picked up by a parent onthe first instructional day after the 24-hour periodends.OTHER INFORMATIONCLOSED CAMPUS POLICYFor the safety of our students, Jenks High School andFreshman Academy have closed campuses. Students needto be sure to follow all procedures when coming to orleaving campus. During lunch the cafeteria, burger bar,Frank Herald Gym lobby, and courtyard, are available toall students. The student union is available to high schoolstudents only. All other areas are off limits including theFreshman Academy. At no time should students be on theeast side of the Freshman Academy during lunch.Once a student is on campus, he/she is not to leavecampus without checking out properly through theappropriate attendance office.During lunch and between classes, students are not to goto their cars for any reason without a principal’spermission. Students may not be in the parking lots duringlunch periods.CROSSING PATROLAll students who drive on campus are subject to theinstructions of the campus police. Failure to comply willresult in disciplinary action and/or police action.FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTSSix foreign exchange students are welcomed to JenksHigh School each year in accordance with policiesavailable in the High School Guidance Office.MESSAGESOnly emergency messages from a parent/guardian will bedelivered to a student during class time. Classes will notbe interrupted for reminder-type messages.PARKINGJenks Freshman Academy students will not be allowed todrive to school or have any parking privileges.Driving and parking on school grounds is a privilege thatthe Board of Education feels should be provided for thestudents of Jenks High School. This privilege is one thatwill be honored as long as the student registers his/hervehicle and follows required guidelines and regulations.Due to the continued growth of Jenks High School andthe limited number of parking spaces, it may be necessaryto stop selling parking permits at some time during theschool year.Vehicle Registration/ Parking Decals1. All student cars and cycles must be registered andhave a valid JHS parking decal displayed.Registration and decals may be purchased duringenrollment or in the Campus Police office (Building8) office throughout the year until all parking spaceshave been sold. Spaces are sold on a first-come, firstservedbasis. Office hours are 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.2. The cost of vehicle registration and parking decal isthirty dollars ($30.00). Students will need to show avalid Oklahoma driver’s license (NOT a driver’spermit), current insurance verification, a picture ofthe license tag or the vehicle registration showing thelicense tag and a complete registration form (make,Jenks Public Schools 66High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

model, year, color and license tag) at the time of feepayment to obtain a parking decal.3. In the event a student is not able to drive theregistered vehicle, a temporary permit is available atno charge for a week at a time. Temporary permitsmay be obtained in the Campus Police office withproof of current insurance and picture of license tagor the vehicle registration showing the license tag.4. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/herregistration card up-to-date. In the event that avehicle registered is sold or another vehicle is to beused, the used decal should be turned in to theCampus Police Office. A new decal may bepurchased for ten dollars ($10.00). The student mustprovide current insurance verification, a picture ofthe license tag or the new vehicle registrationshowing the license tag. The school is notresponsible for replacing parking decals.5. Placement of Decals—Decals shall be placed on thefront lower window driver’s side. Incorrectplacement of the decal will result in removal of decal,with replacement cost the same as originalregistration fee.Parking/Driving Rules and Regulations1. Borrowing, lending, stealing, copying or selling ofvehicle permits is prohibited. Any violation mayresult in long-term suspension of driving privileges.The student whose name is assigned to a decalnumber is responsible for any violations committedby that permit unless previously reported lost orstolen to the Campus Police office (Building 8).2. All students should have their car registered withinthe first week of school. After that date, tickets willbe given for “no decal.” After the third (3 rd ) unpaidticket, Campus Police will apply a “boot” to thevehicle. All outstanding tickets including a thirtyfive dollar ($35.00) boot removal fee must be paidin order for the boot to be removed. Any studentthat parks in a handicap space, on a sidewalk, or anyarea that impedes the flow of traffic, may be towedimmediately at the owner’s expense, prior to thereceipt of any tickets.3. Student parking is limited to the identified lots andrequirements within those lots. White-lined parkingspaces are for students; yellow-lined spaces are forfaculty and for visitors. Handicap spaces cannot beused without prior special permission and permits.Failure to comply with these guidelines will resultin a parking violation ticket.4. Students are not to park or even drive through theOval parking area between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.This area is for faculty and visitor parking only andfor picking up and dropping off students by buses orparents/guardians.5. The speed limit in all parking lots is 10 mph.Offenders may receive a speeding ticket violation orif identified as driving recklessly, the driver’sparking privileges will be suspended for theremainder of the semester or school year, dependingon the nature of the offense. Reckless drivingincludes, but is not limited to, squealing tires,turning “donuts,” burning rubber, etc.6. Upon driving onto the school campus at thebeginning of the day, students are to find a parkingspace, park the vehicle, and go inside the building,returning to their cars only at the end of the schoolday to exit the campus. There will be no loitering orsitting in the vehicles on the parking lots duringschool hours or during any school sponsoredactivities for any reason. Cars are not to be movedduring the school day without prior permission.This will result in a moving violation ticket.7. Students who leave or enter the campus before theend of the school day must have one of thefollowing or they will receive a moving violationticket:a. early dismissal passb. proof from Attendance Office that they havebeen absent thus far in the school day and areentering campus for the first time that day.8. The school is not responsible for vehicles or theircontents. Students are encouraged to lock theirvehicle doors and take any valuables out of thevehicle.9. Student vehicles are subject to search if there arereasonable grounds to believe that drugs, stolenproperty, weapons, or other contraband might bepresent in those vehicles.10. When a student receives a ticket of any kind, he/shehas two (2) school days to report to Campus Police,Building 8 office. The student must come on his/herown time before school, during lunch, or afterschool. No tardy passes to class will be issued. If astudent has three (3) or more outstanding tickets,the vehicle will be booted or towed off schoolproperty at owner’s expense.11. All traffic control devices, signs, and directionsmust be obeyed at all times. Violations will result ina ticket and/or suspension of parking privileges.12. Fines for tickets are as follows:a. Parking Ticket(1) First ticket—Fifteen dollars ($15.00) or five(5) days off-campus suspension of student’svehicle. NO WARNINGS WILL BEISSUED.(2) Second ticket—Twenty dollars ($20.00) orten (10) days off-campus suspension ofstudent’s vehicle.Jenks Public Schools 67High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

(3) Third ticket + Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00)or forty (40) days off-campus suspension ofstudent’s vehicle.(4) Any additional tickets will be subject tohaving the boot applied and/or towing atowner’s expense.b. Moving Ticket(1) First ticket—Twenty dollars ($20.00) ortwenty (20) days off-campus suspension ofstudent’s vehicle.(2) Second ticket—Thirty (30) days off-campussuspension of student’s vehicle.(3) Third ticket—Fifty (50) days off-campussuspension of student’s vehicle.c. Speeding Ticket(1) First ticket—Twenty-five ($25.00) ortwenty-five (25) days off-campussuspension of student’s vehicle.(2) Second ticket—Eighty (80) days off-campussuspension of student’s vehicle.d. Reckless Driving TicketFirst ticket—Eighty (80) days off-campussuspension of student’s vehicle.13. Off-campus suspensions of the student’s vehiclemay be given at principal or Jenks Campus Policediscretion. Off-campus vehicle suspension may notbe chosen by the student. If the vehicle is found oncampus during a suspension, it will be towedimmediately. All towing charges incurred are theresponsibility of the driver/owner.14. Booting, driving suspension and/or towing mayoccur to your vehicle for matters other than ticketviolations. Instances may include, but are notlimited to, loaning or using another person’sparking permit, disregarding safety regulations,leaving campus without proper authorization, falseinformation on the registration card, etc.Parents/guardians will be notified of long-termdriving suspensions.Student Parking Lot LocationsStudents must park in designated student lots which areshown on the maps provided at registration. Failure tocomply with these regulations will result in ticketing,applying the boot, or towing at driver/owner’s expense.ATTIRE/APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORJenks Public Schools provides the opportunity forstudents to attend formal and informal dances which caninclude Homecoming, Prom, and the Freshman Dance.To ensure that these events are meaningful and tastefulexperiences, the District has set the following guidelinesfor appropriate dress and dance behavior for all attendeesincluding guests:1. Formal events require formal dress. Formal wearfor a girl may be a dress, party gown, suit, orformal gown. Formal wear for a boy may be asuit, tuxedo, or a blazer and slacks. Informalevents allow for less formal attire, but mustfollow Jenks Public School dress codeguidelines.2. All dresses must cover the midriff areacompletely. If the dress is a one-piece garment,there should be no gaps, holes or slits that wouldexpose any area below the neckline. If the dressis a two-piece garment, the top must overlap thebottom at the waist, even while dancing.3. The shortest part of any dress, including all slits,should be no shorter than the tip of the longestfinger with the hand hanging at the student’sside.4. Necklines should modest and appropriate. Theback of the dress should not be lower than thebottom of the shoulder blades.5. Transparent material or laced-up dresses are notacceptable.6. The waistlines of pants or slacks should be at thewaist; “sagging” is not permitted.7. Once a student leaves the dance, he or she willnot be allowed to return.8. Sexually suggestive dancing, or any dancingdeemed inappropriate by a chaperone orprincipal, is not permitted.Administrative discretion will be utilized in thedetermination of appropriate appearance or behavior.Noncompliance with the guidelines listed above mayresult in the student’s removal from the dance, asdetermined by an administrator. No money will berefunded for students who have been asked to leavebecause of violations to this policy. In addition, studentsmay receive consequences for dress code violations.PROM REGULATIONS1. All seniors with more than sixteen (16) units onrecord by the end of the seventh semester are eligibleto attend the senior prom and may invite one guest.Eligible students and guests are permitted to attend atan admission price based upon the estimated cost ofthe prom. Guests must be registered when the ticketis purchased.2. All seniors must assume the responsibility for thedress and conduct of their guests.3. Anyone leaving the prom for any reason will not bepermitted to return.CLASSES, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONSSpecific organization guidelines are available in theAssistant Principal’s Office in charge of organizations.Jenks Public Schools 68High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

EQUAL ACCESS POLICYThe Board of Education of the Jenks Public Schools iscommitted to the proposition that student participation instudent activities and organizations can advanceeducational goals and otherwise be of benefit to students,and that the policies of this District should furtherstudents’ opportunities for participation. In allowing andfurthering student activities and organizations, the Boardis mindful of the dictates of the United States Constitutionand the Federal Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. S4071, etseq. This policy is adopted to implement these goals.SCHOOL SPONSORED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSThe district may sponsor and conduct activities andorganizations for students that the Board determines are infurtherance of and consistent with educational objectivesof the district or reasonably related to the district’scurriculum (“school sponsored student organizations”).School sponsored student organizations shall have afaculty sponsor, whose teaching field, education,background or other expertise is reasonably related to thepurpose and goals of the group, and who may receiveextra duty compensation.Application for district sponsorship shall be made by theproposed faculty sponsor and at least twenty (20) studentswho intend to participate in the organization. Eachbuilding principal shall establish application forms andprocedures, and guidelines for membership requirements,organizational structure, and provisions of a constitutionor other organizational rules, subject to approval by theSuperintendent.After the proposed organization and its constitution havereceived preliminary approval from the Superintendent,the Board of Education shall review and approve ordisapprove the organization for sponsorship based on thestandards set out in this policy.Freshman Academy Classes, Clubs & OrganizationsACADEMIC BOWL/ACADEMIC TEAM – This teamcompetes in head-to-head competitions against teamsfrom area school, including a conference schedule in thefall (Monday afternoons/evenings) and OklahomaSecondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA)competition (2 Saturday contests) in the spring. Questionscover all areas of academics and general knowledge.Jenks High School sponsors Varsity, Junior Varsity, andNovice teams in the conference to give more students theopportunity to compete. Team members practice once aweek for approximately 30 minutes.AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC (AFJROTC) is offeredfor students in grades 9-12 and includes a variety ofactivities including Color Guard, Drill Team, Pilot Club,Model Rocketry, Summer Leadership Camp, militaryballs, and community service projects. AFJROTCstudents give exhibition performances at football,basketball, and baseball games; parades; board meetings;and civic organization meetings. AFJROTC will increaseyour leadership abilities and social skills.BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA (BPA)is a career and technical student organization for studentspursuing careers in business management, officeadministration, information technology and other relatedcareer fields. Founded in 2009, Jenks BPS’s goal is toprepare our students to succeed with real-world businessskills and problem-solving abilities in finance,management, IT and computer applications. Guestspeakers from throughout the Jenks Community will bebrought in to offer their understanding of the world ofbusiness.CHEERLEADING is a performing group forcompetitive sports. The objective of cheerleading is tosupport school activities and enhance school spirit.Students are required to provide special uniforms perseason. Cheerleading requires time outside school hours.Practices are held two to three times weekly. A studentmust attend a camp for one week of the summer.Cheerleaders who cheer for basketball or wrestling willattend a clinic shortly after tryouts. Additional dutiesinclude preparing for pep assemblies, decorating halls,gyms, lockers, etc., and raising funds through variousmeans.COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC enrollees, grades 9-12,earn 1/4 credit for each semester of participation. Seniorstudents will be granted full credit for athletics completedduring the senior year provided participation is precededby at least two semesters. To earn credit, a student mustcomplete the entire season. Students must enroll in sportswith the permission of coach, i.e., football, baseball,track, tennis, golf, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, crosscountry, gymnastics, softball, and soccer.FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA)—If youare looking for a fun, exciting organization to join, lookno further. Today’s FFA offers an endless variety ofactivities and competitive programs for you and yourfriends. It all begins at school. First, you’ll need to enrollin the agriculture science course. Once you’ve enrolled,you’re eligible to join FFA, the national organization foragriculture science students. Activities include leadershipcamps, community service projects, outdoor recreationactivities, trail rides, speech contests, educational fieldtrips, and tours.Jenks Public Schools 69High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

FAMILY CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERSOF AMERICA (FCCLA) Be part of it! FCCLA is anational organization open to any student in grades 10-12who will be taking or has taken a Family and ConsumerScience course. This club offers opportunities forleadership, community outreach, and district, regional andstate conventions. Activities include outdoor socialevents, leadership camps, education field trips accordingto membership and course enrollment. Meetings are heldmonthly during advisory.JENKS DRUG FREE YOUTH’S mission is to providerelevant/factual information on substances of abuse toJenks students as well as provide opportunities forstudents to have safe and sober fun. DFY strives to createan atmosphere where students can come together andsupport one another as they make the choice to refrainfrom alcohol, drugs and tobacco. DFY has monthlymeetings and numerous activities each semester. Anystudent who is willing to uphold the values of the club iswelcome to join.KNOWLEDGE MASTERS is a computer generatedacademic competition. The contest runs on computers toallow all students the opportunity to compete in a largeacademic event. There are two competitions in Decemberand April each year.NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB is an organization whichprovides an opportunity for students in grades 9 – 12 toenhance their educational experiences through culturaldiversity. Club members determine what cultural, socialand/or service projects they will complete during theschool year. The Native American Club is a visiblepresence and an active voice for Native American cultureon campus. Membership is open to students of NativeAmerican descent, or to any student interested in NativeAmerican culture.NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE (NFL) is open tostudents in grades 9-12 who have earned twenty-fivepoints through competitive speaking and who havemaintained a GPA in the upper two-thirds of their class.The purpose of the organization is to encourage publicspeaking and drama activities by honoring those studentswho achieve varying degrees of excellence. Activitiesinclude competing in local, state and national tournamentsheld throughout the school year. Membership may allowstudents to compete for representation of Oklahoma at theannual National Speech Tournament. NFL is recognizedby college admissions directors as a standard ofexcellence. The Jenks High School NFL Chapter ranks asone of the best chapters not only in Oklahoma, but in thenation by consistently winning district, regional, state andnational competitions.ODYSSEY OF THE MIND is a creative problemsolvingcompetition. The purpose of O.M. is for a team ofseven to apply creative problem-solving skills to a statedproblem and prepare a group solution to enter in O.M.competitions at the regional, state, and world levels.There can be four teams of seven students each. Therewill be an organizational meeting in the fall. Studentswork on a continuous basis to solve their selectedproblem.OKLAHOMA HONOR SOCIETY—See AWARDS.POMPON SQUAD is a performing group for footballgames, basketball games, and other events. The objectiveof the course is to teach rhythmic dance routines and todevelop performance skills. Specific attention is paid toteaching discipline, organization, and goal-setting skills.Students are required to provide special uniforms at theirexpense. This activity requires time outside regular schoolhours as well as six weeks summer practice. The studentsmust attend a camp for one week during summer andspring competition.SAFETEAM is an organization for both students andfaculty who come together on a bi-monthly basis to helpcreate a welcoming environment to all Jenks studentsengaging in awareness projects through the year. TheSafeTeam mission is to advocate for the safety of allstudents who are struggling with bullying, high riskbehaviors, or just looking for a place to belong.SafeTeam strives to make others secure and create ajudgment free zone here at Jenks. Any student who iswilling to uphold the values of the club may join.SPECIAL OLYMPICS is an organization whichprovides competition in art projects, musicalpresentations, and in various sports. The sports in whichstudents may participate are soccer, bowling, basketball,volleyball, swimming, golf, power lifting, unified softball,horseshoes, and track and field. The competition givesparticipants an opportunity to demonstrate skill and toreceive recognition at the local and state level. Theorganization is open to students grades 3-12 who areenrolled in certain special services classes. Students musthave parental approval and medical approval toparticipate.STUDENT COUNCIL—The purpose of the club is tocoordinate school activities and provide a liaison betweenthe students and the administration.THESPIANS is an international organization for thesupport and advancement of high school theatre. Studentsenrolled in Drama may attend and participate in Thespianactivities. Membership in the organization is earnedthrough a point system assigned for various theatricalactivities.Jenks Public Schools 70High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

VOCAL MUSIC is a class during the school day whichteaches vocal music performance—melody, harmony,rhythm, texture, tonality, and form. Choir members willparticipate in various festivals, winter and springprograms, music contests, and special civic and schoolfunctions.YEARBOOK—The Freshman Academy Yearbook ispublished annually. The yearbook will include accountsof various activities, student organizations, and specialstudent honors. Two students from the FreshmanAcademy will be chosen to represent our school by wayof application and interview. Yearbooks must be paid infull when ordered.HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES, CLUBS &ORGANIZATIONSACADEMIC BOWL / ACADEMIC TEAM enrolleescompete in head-to-head competition against teams fromarea schools, including a conference schedule in the fall(Monday afternoons/evenings) and Oklahoma SecondarySchools Activities Association (OSSAA) competition (2Saturday contests) in the spring. Questions cover all areasof academics and general knowledge. Jenks High Schoolsponsors Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Novice teams in theconference to give more students the opportunity tocompete. Team members practice once a week forapproximately 30 minutes.AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC (AFJROTC) is offeredfor students in grades 9-12 and includes a variety ofactivities including Color Guard, Drill Team, Pilot Club,Model Rocketry, Summer Leadership Camp, militaryballs, and community service projects. AFJROTCstudents give exhibition performances at football,basketball, and baseball games, parades, board meetings,and civic organization meetings. AFJROTC will increaseyour leadership abilities and social skills.AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) CLUB is opento all ASL students. Meetings are held monthly and timesand places will be announced. This club participates inevents such as signing the National Anthem duringhomecoming game, silent dinners, community activitiesand volunteering in the deaf community. Come SIGNwith us!ART CLUB is open to all students who are currentlyenrolled in any art class for the school year. Art Club is achapter of the National Art Honor Society. The purpose ofthe club is to promote art and involve students in artrelated projects. Members are required to earn eight (8)points over the course of a year in order to be inducted asan official member. Activities include face painting, fieldtrips, guest speakers, special art exhibits and sponsoringthe high school Spring Art Show. Dues are eight dollars($8.00) yearly.CHEERLEADING is a performing group forcompetitive sports. The objective of cheerleading is tosupport school activities and enhance school spirit.Students are required to provide special uniforms.Cheerleading requires time outside school hours.Practices are held two to three times weekly. A studentmust attend a camp for one week in the summer. If astudent cheers for basketball or wrestling, she will attenda clinic shortly after her tryouts. Additional duties includepreparing for pep assemblies, decorating halls, gyms,lockers, etc., and raising funds through various means.Grades: 10, 11, 12.CLUB ESPAÑOL (Spanish Club) is open to students inSpanish III or AP Spanish. The club exists to promoteinterest in Hispanic culture and studies. Some of theactivities in the past have included Spanish scavengerhunts, fiestas in students’ homes, visiting Mexicanrestaurants, learning Hispanic dances and watchingSpanish movies. Meetings are held monthly.COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC enrollees, grades 10-12,earn credit for each semester of participation. To earncredit, a student must complete the entire season. Studentsmust enroll in each sport with the permission of coach,i.e., football, baseball, track, tennis, golf, basketball,wrestling, volleyball, cross country, gymnastics, softballand soccer. (See ELIGIBILITY and LETTERING.)DECA is a national student organization for studentsenrolled in the Marketing Education Program. A studentmust be enrolled in Fashion Merchandising, MarketingFundamentals, International Marketing, BusinessManagement and Supervision or Sports andEntertainment Marketing to become a member of DECA.The Jenks chapter is one of the most active in Oklahomaand consistently wins more state and national awards thanany other chapter in the state. Competitions andleadership conferences are designed to allow members theopportunity to practice skills in marketing, managementand entrepreneurship. These competitions offerrecognition and scholarships for outstandingaccomplishments. Meetings are held monthly.FAMILY CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERSOF AMERICA (FCCLA) Be a part of it! FCCLA is anational organization open to any student in grades 9-12who will be taking or has taken a Family and ConsumerScience course. This club offers opportunities forleadership, community outreach and district, regional andstate conventions. Activities include outdoor socialevents, leadership camps, educational field trips accordingto membership and course enrollment. Meetings are heldmonthly during advisory.Jenks Public Schools 71High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

F.I.R.S.T. ROBOTICS TEAM: FIRST (For Inspirationand Recognition of Science and Technology) was createdin 1991 as a national (now international) “gladiators oftechnology” tournament. This engineering competitionchallenges the problem-solving ability of high schoolstudents. Through close work with engineers, studentsdiscover connections between classroom lessons and realworld applications. Teams are given six weeks to build arobot, which will perform the functions specified by thecompetition’s annual rules. Students must try out for andbe accepted as team members and must enroll in FIRSTas a seventh hour class.FRENCH CLUB is open to students in French II orabove. Meetings are held monthly, and times and placeswill be announced. This club offers opportunities toexperience French culture. Activities include cookinglessons, singing, films, Mardi Gras festivities, and outingsto French restaurants. Venez nombreuxFUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA(FBLA) is a professional student organization. Its purposeis to help students develop and perfect leadership abilitiesand prepare for entry into a business occupation. It helpsthem to develop character, prepare for useful citizenship,and foster patriotism. It will strengthen the confidence ofstudents in themselves and their work. Students will havethe opportunity to compete in individual and groupcompetitive events. It is open to students in grades 9-12.FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA)—If youare looking for a fun, exciting organization to join, lookno further. Today’s FFA offers an endless variety ofactivities and competitive programs for you and yourfriends. It all begins at school. First, you’ll need to enrollin an agriculture science course. Jenks offers a wide rangeof classes, from horticulture and conservation andnational resources to veterinary assistant andbiotechnology and genetic engineering. Once you’veenrolled, you’re eligible to join FFA, the nationalorganization for agriculture science students. Activitiesinclude leadership camps, community service projects,outdoor recreation activities, trail rides, speech contests,educational field trips, and tours.GERMAN CLUB is open to all current and formerGerman students and students interested in the Germanlanguage and culture. Meetings are held monthly andtimes and places will be announced. In addition, for fun,fellowship and cultural enrichment, several out-of-schoolactivities will be offered during the year.INTERNATIONAL THESPIANS is an honoraryorganization open to students in grades 10-12 with aninterest in drama. The purpose of the club is to promotetheater in high school and to support all drama departmentactivities. Membership is based on points earned byworking on school productions. Activities includeworking on all school productions, attending productionsby other theatrical groups, and various social eventsthroughout the year.MU ALPHA THETA is a mathematics club offered forstudents in grade 10-12 who are currently enrolled inAlgebra II or higher with a 3.0 grade point average and nosemester mathematics grade less than a B. The clubmembers will be given opportunities to promoteenjoyment and understanding of mathematics and subjectsrelating directly to mathematics. Guest speakers,enrichment and recreational topics plus tutoringopportunities will be promoted throughout the year. Pastactivities have included field trips to Tulsa University,treasure hunts, and The Problem Solving Challenge.Dues are $5.00 per year, with additional fees for activitiesassessed during the school year.NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE (NFL) is open tostudents in grades 9-12 who have earned twenty-fivepoints through competitive speaking and who havemaintained a GPA in the upper two-thirds of their class.The purpose of the organization is to encourage publicspeaking and drama activities by honoring those studentswho achieve varying degrees of excellence. Activitiesinclude competing in local, state and national tournamentsheld throughout the school year. Membership may allowstudents to compete for representation of Oklahoma at theannual National Speech Tournament. NFL is recognizedby college admissions directors as a standard ofexcellence. The Jenks High School NFL Chapter ranks asone of the best chapters not only in Oklahoma, but in thenation by consistently winning district, regional, state andnational competitions.NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—See AWARDS.ODYSSEY OF THE MIND is a creative problemsolvingcompetition. The purpose of O.M. is for a team ofseven to apply creative problem-solving skills to a statedproblem and prepare a group solution to enter in O.M.competitions at the regional, state, and world levels.There can be four teams of seven students each. Therewill be an organizational meeting in the fall. Studentswork on a continuous basis to solve their selectedproblem.OKLAHOMA HONOR SOCIETY—See AWARDS.PRE-MED SOCIETY is a group of students interestedin any of the various health-related fields. Members willhave the opportunity to attend a variety of presentationsby guest speakers in many areas of medicine and healthcare. Members may also opt to take part in manyadditional applicable activities. In addition, somemembers will assist in the blood drives throughout theJenks Public Schools 72High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

year. The Pre-Med Society is open to students in grades10-12.POMPON SQUAD is a performing group for footballgames, basketball games and other events. The objectiveof the course is to teach rhythmic dance routines and todevelop performance skills. Specific attention is paid toteaching discipline organization and goal-setting skills.Students are required to provide special uniforms at theirexpense. This activity requires time outside regular schoolhours as well as six weeks summer practice. The studentsmust attend a camp for one week during summer andspring competition. Grades 10-12.PRE-MED SOCIETY is open to students in grades 10-12 with an interest in science. The purpose of the club isto explore the vast areas of science, explore availablescientific careers, and work along side the American RedCross. Some of the activities in the past have includedfield trips to the Omniplex, zoos, astronomicalobservatories, touring the Tulsa Red Cross facilities, andorganizing/operating the high school blood drive twice ayear. Meetings are held once a month during seminar.SPECIAL OLYMPICS is an organization whichprovides competition in art projects, musicalpresentations, and in various sports. The sports in whichstudents may participate are soccer, bowling, basketball,volleyball, swimming, golf, power lifting, unified softball,horseshoes, and track and field. The competition givesparticipants an opportunity to demonstrate skill and toreceive recognition at the local and state level. Theorganization is open to students grades 3-12 who areenrolled in certain special services classes. Students musthave parental approval and medical approval toparticipate.STUDENT COUNCIL plans activities such asHomecoming, Turkey Challenge, Winter Wishes, CrushParty and participates in numerous service activities suchas SHOCK Day and Relay for Life. Membership drivesare held in both the spring and fall and members arechosen through a blind-application process. All membersmust maintain at least a 3.0 GPA during their tenure, andobtain the Council t-shirt. Members must also earn acertain amount of points each nine weeks in order to keeptheir membership in good standing. Points are earnedthrough participation in Council and school activities.Meetings are held every other Wednesday during bothlunch periods in the building 6 auditorium.TROJAN PLAYERS is a repertory company ofadvanced actors who are selected by audition only. TheTrojan Players rehearse and perform touring plays for theelementary and middle schools in our district. The groupalso schedules performances for community benefits.TROJAN SHOWCHOIR is a singing group consistingof students in grades 10-12 selected by audition only. Thisgroup performs for civic clubs, school functions andprofessional organizations. Students must enroll in zerohour showchoir as well as vocal music during the day.Students must provide special attire.TROJAN TORCH An enthusiastic staff made up ofsophomores, juniors and seniors publish the Trojan Torchon a monthly basis. This real-world class encompassesinterviewing, article writing, designing layout andphotography. Staff members write news, opinions,features, reviews, sports and in-depth articles. Staffmembers also participate in Oklahoma InterscholasticPress Association contests, and the newspaper is enteredin an annual statewide competition. Students maintaininga 3.0 GPA may apply for an interview during springenrollment for admission to the Trojan Torch staff.VOCAL MUSIC is a class during the school day forgrades 10-12, which teaches vocal music performance—melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, tonality and form.Choir members will participate in various festivals, winterand spring programs, music contests, and special civicand school functions.YEARBOOK—The Trojan Yearbook is publishedannually by JHS students. The yearbook is for grades 10-12 and includes accounts of various activities, studentorganizations and special student honors. Applications forthe yearbook staff are taken during spring enrollment. Theclass is open to grades 10-12; staff selection is based oninterest, writing skills, computer skills, organizationalskills, and citizenship. Yearbooks are delivered in the falland must be paid in full when ordered.INDEPENDENT STUDENT ORGANIZED GROUPSIn addition to school sponsored student organizations, thesecondary schools of this district shall have a limited openforum for meetings of independent student organizedgroups.Meetings of independent student organized groups maybe held before or after the school day. No student mayattend a meeting when he or she has a scheduled class oris required by school rules or schedules to be elsewhere.All meetings shall be student initiated and open to allstudents in the school. All student attendance atindependent student organized group meetings shall bevoluntary.No meeting may include any activity that is unlawful orthat materially and substantially interferes with theorderly conduct of educational activities within theschool.Jenks Public Schools 73High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

An adult monitor, who may or may not be a schoolemployee, shall be present at all meetings. A schoolemployee may be present at a meeting of a studentreligious group only in the capacity of monitor. Neitherschool nor non-school adult monitors may direct, conduct,or control activities of student meetings.Independent student organized groups may invite outsidespeakers to their meetings.If students wish to meet in independent student organizedgroups under this policy, they must file a request to meetwith the principal which lists: a) the room in which theywish to meet and the time during which they will meet; b)the name of one (1) student who will serve as the contactbetween the group and the school authorities; and c) themonitor who will be present. The principal shall approvea meeting if it meets the requirements of this policy andshall notify the student contact person of his/her approvalor, if it does not meet the requirements of this policy,his/her reasons for disapproval within two (2) days of thesubmission of the request to meet. Once permitted to doso, an independent student organized group may continuemeeting for the remainder of the school year, unless itsubsequently violates this or any other school policy.In assigning meeting rooms to student organizations, theschool shall not arbitrarily discriminate between or amongschool sponsored and independent organizations.However, in assigning meeting rooms the school mayconsider the number of persons expected to attend and theneeds of the organization.Meetings of independent student organized groups maybe announced by notices posted on bulletin boards in theschool. Such notices may contain only the name of theorganization, the date, time, and place of the meeting, anda brief identification of the subject of the meeting or a listof agenda items, Signs should be produced by studentsand contain letters and numbers only. No graphicrepresentations should be included on the poster. Therewill be one designated bulletin board in each High Schoolbuilding for these notices to be posted. All notices mustbe approved by the principal prior to posting.Nothing shall be construed to limit the authority of theschool, its agents or employees, to maintain order anddiscipline on school premises, to protect the well-being ofstudents and faculty, and to assure that attendance ofstudents at meetings is voluntary.It is understood that the content of these independentstudent organized group meetings is not approved ordisapproved by the District. The District is neutral as tothe content of these meetings.Jenks Public Schools 74High School and Freshman Academy Student Handbook 2012-13

EMERGENCY ............................................................................................................ 911HEARTLINE .............................................................................................................. 211SAFE-CALL (24 HOURS) ................................................... 1-877-723-3225 (EXT. 651)OK SUICIDE HOTLINE (24 HOURS) ....................................... 1-800-273-TALK (8255))NATIONAL DATING VIOLENCE ABUSE .............................................. 1-866-331-9474REACHOUT HOTLINE (Drug,alcohol,domestic,sexual abuse) ......... 1-800-522-9054NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE ....................................... 1-800-799-7233DANGER TO OTHERSIf you suspect anyoneis carrying a weapon ontoschool property OR is adanger to other individualsor self in ANY way:Talk to your principal orcounselor, or other trustedadult NOW!Call: 1-877-SAFE-CALLEXT. OK1 (651)BOYS/GIRLS TOWN CRISIS HOTLINE (24 HOURS) ............................ 1-800-448-3000NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD (24 HOURS) ........................ 1-800-786-2929NATIONAL YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE (24 HOURS) ............................. 1-800-442-4673OK HIV/AIDS HOTLINE (24 HOURS) .................................................... 1-800-535-2437YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA (24 HOURS) ............................................ 918-582-0061RAPE CRISIS (24 HOURS) ............................................................................... 744-7273HISPANIC AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ................................................... 918-595-7226SAFE PLACELOCATIONS▪All QuikTrip stores▪Jenks Fire Station▪Jenks Police Station▪Tulsa Fire Stations▪Tulsa Police StationsASIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ......................................................... 918-234-7431CRIMESTOPPERS ............................................................................. 596-COPS (2677)JENKS CAMPUS POLICE ............................................................. 299-4411 EXT. 2240JHS STUDENT ASSISTANCE OFFICE .............................299-4411 EXT. 2340JENKS POLICE DEPARTMENT ............................ 299-6311TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT ........................... 596-9222TULSA COUNTY SHERIFF ................................... 596-92222M2L (report underage drinking) .............. 1-866-942-6824PARENTS - HAVEYOU JOINEDSAFE HOMES?If you would like more information on Safe Homes Project or would like to become part of the Safe Homesnetwork, visit the JPS website at www.jenksps.org or contact the Student Assistance Office at 299-4415 ext. 2340*The Safe Homes Parents Network is a program of PRIDE-Omaha, Inc., a parent/community organization dedicated to preventing theuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by young people. For more information visit their web site at: www.pride.org.

JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2012-2013 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDARImportant DatesNew Teachers Report......................................Aug. 9All Teachers Report.......................................Aug. 13Classes Begin for Students...........................Aug. 16End of First Quarter...................................... Oct. 12End of First Semester...................................Dec. 20End of Third Quarter....................................March 8End of Second Semester.............................. May 31Last Day of Classes for Students.................. May 31★ School Opens/Closes ● Professional Day ■ Holidays/Breaks❑ New Teachers Report District Collaboration DayDaysFIRST SEMESTER▲DaysTaughtFirst Quarter - Days Taught.............................39Professional Days......................4Work Day for Teachers...............1Second Quarter - Days Taught.............................44Professional Days......................0Form 5-012 LL0012 Rev: 3/12S M T W T F SAUG. 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 ❑9 ❑101112 ▲❍ 13 ●● 14 15 16★17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31▲▲●SEP. 12 ■3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 ●24 25 26 27 28 2930OCT. 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17✦ ■■ 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31NOV. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 ■21 ■22 ■23 2425 26 27 28 29 30DEC. 12 3 4 5 ▲ 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31■■ ■ ■■254045545535325525055400Dates Classes will not be in SessionLabor Day.....................................................................................Sept. 3Fall Break................................................................................ Oct. 18-19Parent-Teacher Conferences.........................................Oct. 17, March 8Thanksgiving Break................................................................Nov. 21-23Martin Luther King Jr. Day........................................................... Jan. 21Holiday Break....................................................................Dec. 21-Jan. 4Spring Break........................................................................March 18-22Professional Days.............................. Aug. 14, 15, 31, Sept. 24, Feb. 18Work Days for Teachers..................................................Aug. 13, June 3✦Parent/Teacher Conference❍▲ Elem./Sec. Work DaySECOND SEMESTERS M T W T F S★ ■ ■■ ■■▲JAN. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31FEB. 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 ●18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28■▲❍▲✦MAR. 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 ■18 ■19 ■20 ■21 ■22 2324 25 26 27 ▲ 28 29 3031APR. 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30MAY 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31★JUNE 12 3 4 5 6 7 8Third Quarter - Days Taught...........................43Professional Days...................1Fourth Quarter - Days Taught..........................54Professional Days...................0Work Day for Teachers............1(Includes 5 Weather Days)YEARLY TOTAL................................. 187Taught0554415544155055555235554