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Part I STUDENT'S RIGHT
AND RESPONSIBILITY
Effective discipline is an important and necessary requirement for effective learning. Students attend Geneva High School under the direction of state law. The school has the responsibility to establish rules and regulations. The intent of these rules and regulations is to create a positive educational environment which holds students accountable for their behavior and teaches them to live with the consequences of their decisions and actions. Students have the responsibility for the necessary respect for the rights of others and the necessary protection of the safety, welfare, and educational rights of the majority of students. Part II PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION The Board believes that parent/guardian involvement is an important part of the educational program. Current research indicates that a home-school partnership and greater involvement on the part of the parents/guardians in the education of their children generally results in high achievement scores, improved student behavior and reduced absenteeism. All parents/guardians of students enrolled in the district are encouraged to take an active role in the education of their children. The Board directs the administration to develop the necessary regulations to ensure that this policy is followed and that parent/guardian involvement is encouraged. The regulations will: 1. encourage strong home school partnerships 2. provide for consistent and effective communications between the parents/guardians and school officials 3. offer parents/guardians ways to assist and encourage their children to do their best 4. offer ways parents/guardians can support classroom learning activities and 5. provide opportunities for parents/guardians to be involved in the parental involvement program. Part III SPORTS ELIGIBILITY Students enrolled in the Geneva Area City District in grades 9-12 must meet the following requirements to participate in interscholastic extra-curricular activities: 1. Students in grades 9-12 must maintain at least a 1.5 GPA to participate in an interscholastic extra-curricular activity. The GPA will be determined by the preceding nine week grading period. 2. Students in grades 9-12 who receive a failing grade are permitted to participate in interscholastic extra-curricular activities provided they meetthe minimum GPA and OHSAA requirements of five credits. Part IV PRINCIPAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES Within the first two weeks of the school year, class meetings shall be conducted by the principals for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Each student in the High School shall be provided with a personal copy of the "GENEVA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CONDUCT CODE". Student policies, rules, and regulations and disciplinary measures shall be explained to all students. Students shall be informed that they are subject to the following disciplinary actions for violation of the student conduct code. 2 |
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THE PRINCIPALS, ALONG WITH THE TEACHING STAFF,
ARE CHARGED WITH THE PROPER ENFORCEMENT OF DISCIPLINE IN THE
TOTAL SCHOOL SETTING. THE PRINCIPAL HAS THE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY
TO USE OR AUTHORIZE OTHER CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL TO USE THE FOLLOWING
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES TO CORRECT STUDENT BEHAVIOR: 3 |
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The Geneva Area City School District will not tolerate any destruction,
defacing or vandalism within or without any building, property, equipment,
furniture or vehicle under their jurisdiction. 4 |
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6. Observance of religious holidays. Any
student of any religious faith shall be excused
if the absence if for the purpose of observing a religious
holiday consistent with creed or belief.
7. Emergency of circumstances which in the judgment of the Superintendent of schools constitutes a good and sufficient cause for absence from school. 8. Emergency circumstances, vacations. Excessive tardiness and/or early dismissals are also considered truancy and will be regulated as follows: TARDY TO SCHOOL PROCEDURE AND RULES
When a student is tardy to school, s/he will report to the office
to sign in, a record will be kept of each student's number of
tardies. Each unexcused tardy, per semester, to school will be
considered and treated as truancy. Excessive excused tardiness
shall be treated as follows:SIX TARDIES ONE DETENTION SEVEN TARDIES TWO DETENTIONS EIGHT TARDIES ONE DAY IN CSC NINE TARDIES TWO DAYS IN CSC MORE THAN NINE TARDIES DISCRETION OF BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR EARLY DISMISSALS
Any student who must leave the school premises before the end
of the scheduled school day must present a note of early dismissal to the
office before 7:40 a.m. This note, in all cases, should be signed
by the parent/guardian or head of the household with whom the student
resides. Students will be permitted a maximum of nine early dismissals
per school year, providing there is a valid reason such as:
1) doctor's or dentist's appointment; (Doctor's or dentist's verification
slip must be brought in upon return to school or a detention
will be issued until the verification is presented to the office. 2)Court
appearance; 3) An emergency situation; 4) any other early dismissal
must be approved by a principal. All efforts should be made to schedule
appointments after school hours. Failure to comply with the policy
as sent forth shall be considered truancy under the guidelines of the Student
Conduct Code. This policy applies to sand must be followed by all
students, including eighteen year olds and older. Rule 7 INSUBORDINATION A student shall not fail to comply with directions of teachers, principal, or their authorized school personnel during any period of time when the student is properly under the authority of school personnel. Repeated violations of rules, directives, or discipline procedures shall also constitute insubordination. Rule 8 TOBACCO, NARCOTICS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND DRUGS Students of the Geneva Area City Schools shall not knowingly possess, use, sell, give or otherwise transmit, or be under the influence of any tobacco product, drug, or counterfeit (look-alike) controlled substance, the possession of which is prohibited by law. This includes narcotic or hallucinogenic drugs or intoxicants of any kind: 1. On or in close proximity to any property owned, leased by, or under the control of the Geneva Area City School Board of Education, including vehicles used for transportation of students. 2. On any public or private property during normal school hours including lunch, recess and class changes. 5 |
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3. At any school sponsored or sanctioned activity
or event away from or within the school district. 6 |
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Students are also prohibited from bringing knives on school property,
in a school vehicle or to any school-sponsored activity. The definition
of a knife includes, but is not limited to a cutting instrument
consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle. If a student
brings a knife on school property, in a school vehicle or to any school-
sponsored activity, the superintendent may expel the student from school,
with the same expulsion implications as noted above. 7 |
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Spandex or extra tight shorts, slacks, or skirts. 8 |
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Rule 19 SAFETY/SCHOOL EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY/AUTHORIZED
USAGE POLICY 9 |
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• present a physical safety
hazard to self, students, staff. and other employees
• create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person's well-being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture, or threat of violence: or • imply gang membership or affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing, painting, design, emblem upon any school personal property or one's person. • If the student's behavior or other attributes are in violation of these provisions, the principal or designee will request the student to make the appropriate correction. If the student refuses, the parent/guardian may be notified and asked to make the necessary correction. The principal will take appropriate corrective and disciplinary action. Students identified as being gang involved, influenced, or affiliated will be provided assistance, and/or be informed of programs which discourage gang involvement or affiliation, enhance self esteem, encourage interest and participation in school or other positive activities and participation in school or other positive activities and promote membership in authorized school organizations. Rule 23 SIGNS, BANNERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Any sign, banner, announcement, etc. which is posted in the hallways for students to read must have prior approval from the building principals. Rule 24 ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are not permitted to wear personal listening devices during the school day. Pagers and cell phones are not to be used or possessed during school hours Rule 25 HARASSMENT
Every student’s civil rights are protected from discrimination regardless to race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Students who violate other’s rights due to harassment will face disciplinary action according to board policy and federal guidelines. Part VI STUDENT
DUE PROCESS
REMOVAL PROCESS
1. If a student's presence or behavior
poses a continuing danger to persons or property or is an ongoing
threat of disrupting the academic progress, then the teacher,
supervisor, or another certified staff member may remove the
student from curricular or extra-curricular activities under his/her
supervision with the following conditions:
A. Students shall be sent to the principal's office. B. If a teacher or supervisor makes a removal, the reasons for removal must be submitted to the principal as soon after the removal as possible. 2. A due process hearing must be held within seventy- two hours after the removal is ordered. The person who ordered the removal must be present at the meeting. 3. If a principal reinstates a student prior to the hearing, the teacher will receive written reasons for the action. The teacher cannot refuse to reinstate a student even though reasons are given. 4. In all cases of normal disciplinary procedures where a student is removed from a curricular or extra-curricular activity for less than twenty-four hours, due process requirements outlined in this policy do not apply. 10 |
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SUSPENSION PROCESS
1. The student shall be informed of the intended suspension
and the reasons for the proposed action in the initial hearing regarding
this action (s) of the student.2. The parent or guardian shall be informed in writing of the suspension and the reasons for the proposed action. Within twenty-four hours after an informal hearing, a letter shall be sent to the parent or guardian stating the specific reasons for the suspension, the dates of the suspension, and shall include notice of the right to appeal such action. 3. Suspensions shall not exceed ten consecutive school days for each occurrence. EXPULSION PROCESS
1. A student may be expelled for a period not to exceed
eighty school days by the superintendent of schools except as otherwise
required by law.2. The student and his/her parent or guardian shall be given written notice by the principal stating his intention to recommend expulsion. A copy of this notice shall also be sent to the superintendent and treasurer. The notice shall include: the reasons for the intended expulsion, and the right of student, parent, or other representatives to appear in person before the Superintendent to challenge the reasons for the expulsion. The notice shall also include the place and time of the hearing which shall take place no earlier than three days and no later than five days after the notice is sent, unless an extension is granted by the superintendent. 3. Within twenty- four hours of the expulsion, the superintendent shall notify the parent or guardian of the student, with a copy to the treasurer, of the decision to expel. The notice shall include the reasons for the expulsion; the right of the student, parent, or guardian to appeal to the president of The Board of Education; the right to be represented at the appeal; and to request the hearing to be held in executive session. APPEAL PROCESS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
1. The date and time of the Appeal Hearing shall
be set at the discretion of the president of the Board of Education.
The hearing shall be held in executive session.2. A verbatim record of the hearing shall be kept; therefore, the proceedings will tape- recorded. 3. The Board of Education shall take formal public action to affirm, vacate, or modify the expulsion in public session. PERMANENT EXCLUSION
The board may seek the permanent exclusion of a student 16 years
of age or older who is either convicted in criminal court or adjudicated
delinquent by a juvenile court of any of the following offenses that
occur on school grounds or at a school function.11 |
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1. Illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly
weapon or dangerous ordinance, carrying a concealed weapon, aggravated
trafficking, trafficking in drugs, trafficking involving
the possession of bulk amount of a controlled substance or the
sale of a controlled substance or the sale of a controlled substance and/or
2. Aggravated murder, murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, felonious or aggravated assault, rape, gross sexual imposition or felonious sexual penetration. In addition, complicity in any of the above acts, whether or not that complicity takes place on school grounds or at any school function, may also be the basis for permanent exclusion. 12 |