DSA STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009
-2010
“Discover Your Future”
Tel:
(918) 834-3936
Fax:
(918) 834-3352
Homepage:
http://dsatulsa.org
E-mail: dsatulsa@dsatulsa.org
Dear
Students
Welcome
to the 2009-2010 school year at
We
believe that education is a shared responsibility and that the successful
operation of a school depends on the co-operation of everyone concerned:
students, parents, and staff. The
mission of
This
handbook is an overview of our school’s goals, services and rules. It is an essential reference book
describing what we expect and how to do things. Read it carefully, discuss it with your
parents, and let it act as a guide for your effective involvement in all
aspects of the school year. It has
been written to provide you and your parents with the information that will
make your school year purposeful and rewarding. Keep this book because you will use it
throughout the school year.
On
behalf of the entire
Sincerely,
Mr.
Kili
Principal
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
It
is the policy of Dove Science Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services,
or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended.
It
is the policy of Dove Science Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as
required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICATIONS
NOTICE OF
SURVEILLANCE
DSA’S
VISION,
Vision
Statement
Recognizing
that educational success is in the harmony of the triad of student-teacher-parent,
DSA forms a partnership among this triad, which helps our youth fulfill their
highest potential intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Counseling
Services
Special
Service Area
Special
services students will have an IEP conference during the first semester of
school. Teachers will be aware of
the identified special service students.
Psychological testing is available through the special service area for
students recommended for this service.
Special
service students are subject to the same disciplinary measures as other
students. If a special service
student is assigned suspension exceeding 10 days, an IEP/Manifestation
Determination/Behavior Plan Conference will take place. After this conference the recommended
course of action will be presented.
Confidentiality
All
individually collected records utilized for educational placement, including
special education records, are maintained in a confidential folder separate
from the student cumulative records.
The records are maintained in a secure manner, which prevents
unauthorized access.
AFTER-SCHOOL
DETENTION
This
detention is served with the teacher or administrator who assigns it. It may be assigned for the same day or
the following day. The detention is for an infraction such as disturbing the
class, continuous tardiness to class, cafeteria misbehavior etc. The student
will serve from 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of detentions
already served. Parents will be notified of any after-school detentions that
are longer than 15 minutes. Teachers are not required to notify parents of a 15
minute detention. Parents can see their child’s discipline record,
including any after-school detentions on the school database.
ALCOHOL AND
OTHER DRUGS
Students
caught bringing any type of contraband onto the school campus (including in
student vehicles), will face long-term suspension. The suspension will not be less than 20
school days. The police will be
called.
ATTENDANCE
Regular
attendance is very important for the success of school students. There is no substitute for a child being
in class and taking part in the daily lessons. Important information is given
during a teacher’s lecture, and students learn from one another during
discussions and group projects.
The
school year consists of 185 days and if middle school students miss more than
18 ½ days, they will fail the grade on attendance. High school
students’ attendance is counted in classes (subjects). If more than 18 ½ classes of one
subject are missed, that subject will have to be retaken. Excused and unexcused absences are
totaled together for attendance count.
A. Excused
Absences
If an absence is excused the student may make up the work missed.
Absences are excused for the following:
· Illness of the student (longer than 2 days requires a Doctor’s note)
· Hospitalization of the student or parent/guardian.
· Death of a close family member.
· Doctor or Dentist visit. (Excuse note required from clinic/hospital)
· Vacation with permission from Principal
· Sent home by school Nurse or Administrator for illness or injury.
· Athletic participation
· Field Trip
· A note from the parent is required for up to 2 days of absence, and must be turned in to the attendance coordinator on the day the student returns to school. Phone calls will not suffice.
B. Unexcused Absences
If the absence is unexcused the student may not make up the work missed.
Examples are:
§ Illness of more than 2 days without a Doctor’s note
§ Student phones home to be picked up without permission.
§ Student skips class.
§
Student skips school or leaves campus without
permission.
C. Anticipated
Absence
If it is necessary for the student to be absent and there is advance warning, the student may be able to collect his/her work prior to the absence. A letter should be submitted to the Counselor and the teachers will be notified.
If the absence will be 3 days or more, the letter needs to be submitted to the Principal and permission obtained.
Without the permission, school work will not be allowed to be made up. Absences covered under this policy are: Funerals, hospitalization of the student, vacations which cannot be taken any other time, certain religious events.
D.
Homebound
In extreme cases, students may be required to stay at home and receive their school work. These students are not counted as absent. These cases are usually prolonged illness or injury. There are also some cases within Special Services. All cases of Homebound students are decided by the Administration.
A student who accumulates 5
tardies (unexcused late) will be assigned Saturday detention.
The tardies (to school) which are excused are:
·
Doctor or Dentist visits, (excuse note from
Clinic required)
·
Students who use public transportation
The only tardies to class which are excused are those when a student has been to an office (including Nurse) The student will be given an excused pass to class by the person they have seen.
FIRST HOUR TARDIES
Middle school students who are more than 15
minutes late for their first hour class will not be allowed to go to class.
They must report to the attendance coordinator in the front office. After
checking in, the student will be sent to wait in the library until the end of
first period. The student will be allowed to go to his/her second hour class.
High school students who are more than 45
minutes late for their first block-hour class will not be allowed to go
to class. They must report to the attendance coordinator in the front office.
After checking in, the student will be sent to wait in the library until the
end of first period. The student will be allowed to go to his/her second block
hour class.
Students who are dropped off late by their
parent must be signed in by their
parent in or guardian in order to be counted as excused.
F. Make-up
work
This refers to the school work and/or homework missed due to an excused absence. The student is allowed 1 day for each day absent to complete the assignments. Work not returned on time, will result in a zero.
It is the student’s responsibility to ask for make-up work.
G. Check-in
procedure
If a student arrives between 8.00 and 8.15 a.m. for whatever reason, he/she MUST be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office. If the student is not signed in by the parent, he/she will be counted as tardy. If the student uses public transportation, he/she must sign themselves in.
H. Checkout
procedure
Sometimes it is necessary for a student to be picked-up early from school. The parent/guardian has to sign-out the student in the front office. Students will not be allowed to leave to meet their ride in the parking-lot. If someone other than the parent/guardian is to pick-up the student, the person’s name must be on file in the office. Students who have permission to leave early to catch public transportation, are exempt from this policy. Students who drive themselves to school can only leave campus with the parent’s written permission. Due to safety reasons, we will not be able to accept phone calls or emails. Only a fax or note with the parent’s signature will suffice. The student will be allowed back on campus only if he/she has a doctor’s note.
CLOSED CAMPUS
DSA
has a closed campus policy.
This means that no student may leave at lunchtime, or any other time,
for any reason, unless signed out by parent/guardian. Students who leave campus
without having followed proper protocol will not be allowed back on campus that
day, and will face disciplinary action.
CAMPUS
SECURITY
Students
and parents are asked to cooperate with the school by following the security
procedures. All visitors to the
school must check in at the main office and wear a visitor’s pass.
The only student entrance that may be
used after 8.00 a.m. is the front entrance in the new building.
CARE OF
PROPERTY
Please
refrain from damaging desks, tables, lockers, walls or floors. Students are responsible for all books
and materials checked out to them. Any materials lost or damaged by the student
must be replaced. Any act of vandalism or destruction of any school property
may result in suspension from school and payment for the damaged property. DSA
is not responsible for any loss of student’s personal belongings.
CELL
PHONES/ELECTRONICS
Beepers, Pagers and Cellular Phones, Radios, Tape or CD Players, MP3 Players, Electronic Games, and/or similar devices are not allowed in the school building at any time during school hours, including lunch time and break times. Cell phones may only be used before school (i.e. prior to 8 am) or after school (i.e. after 2.55 pm for both middle and high school). Cell phones must be stored in the student’s locker or turned in to the office at the beginning of school and checked out after school. A student can bring a photo camera to the school with the Principal’s approval of three (3) days advance written request. Students who wish to call their parent/guardian during school time for a legitimate emergency must go to the front office to do so. Parents who need to give their child an urgent message must call the front office. Students who use a cell phone, or call or receive calls from a parent/guardian or anyone else on their cell phone during school hours will face disciplinary action. The school is not responsible for lost or damaged cell phones or other electronics.
CHEATING
Students
found cheating on an assignment or a test will receive a zero and disciplinary
action. Parents will be notified.
COUNSELORS
AND SUPPORT STAFF
Guidance
services are provided by the school counselor. His/her purpose is to aid students in
solving problems and making adjustments to various life situations, such as
personal problems.
DAILY/ WEEKLY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students
and parents will be informed of school news on the school website and in the
weekly newsletter.
DAILY TIME
SCHEDULE
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6th Grade |
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7th & 8th Grade |
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HIGH SCHOOL |
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M-F |
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M-F |
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M-TH |
FRIDAY |
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08:00 - 08:10 |
Homeroom |
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08:00 - 08:10 |
Homeroom |
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08:00 - 08:10 |
Homeroom |
08:00 - 08:10 |
Homeroom |
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08:10 - 08:15 |
Break |
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08:10 - 08:15 |
Break |
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08:10 - 08:15 |
Break |
08:10 - 08:15 |
Break |
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08:15 - 09:00 |
Period-1 |
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08:15 - 09:00 |
Period-1 |
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08:15 - 09:00 |
Period-1 |
08:15 - 09:00 |
Period-1 |
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09:00 - 09:05 |
Break |
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09:00 - 09:05 |
Break |
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09:00 - 09:05 |
09:00 - 09:05 |
Break |
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09:05 - 09:50 |
Period-2 |
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09:05 - 09:50 |
Period-2 |
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09:05 - 09:50 |
09:05 - 09:50 |
Period-2 |
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09:50 - 09:55 |
Break |
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09:50 - 09:55 |
Break |
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09:50 - 09:55 |
Break |
09:50 - 09:55 |
Break |
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09:55 - 10:40 |
Period-3 |
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09:55 - 10:40 |
Period-3 |
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09:55 - 10:40 |
Period-2 |
09:55 - 10:40 |
Period-3 |
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10:40 - 10:45 |
Lunch & Recess |
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10:40 - 10:45 |
Break |
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10:40 - 10:45 |
10:40 - 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
Period-4 |
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10:45 - 11:30 |
10:45 - 11:30 |
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11:30 - 12:15 |
Period-4 |
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11:30 - 11:35 |
Lunch & Recess |
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11:30 - 11:35 |
Break |
11:30 - 11:35 |
Break |
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12:15 - 12:20 |
Break |
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11:35 - 12:20 |
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11:35 - 12:25 |
Period-3 |
11:35 - 12:25 |
Period-5 |
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12:20 - 1:05 |
Period-5 |
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12:20 - 1:05 |
Period-5 |
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12:25 - 12:30 |
Lunch & Recess |
12:25 - 12:30 |
Lunch & Recess |
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1:05 - 1:10 |
Break |
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1:05 - 1:10 |
Break |
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12:30 - 1:00 |
12:30 - 1:00 |
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1:10 - 2:00 |
Period-6 |
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1:10 - 2:00 |
Period-6 |
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1:00 - 1:05 |
Break |
1:00 - 1:05 |
Break |
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2:00 - 2:05 |
Break |
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2:00 - 2:05 |
Break |
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1:05 - 1:55 |
Period-4 |
1:05 - 1:55 |
Period-6 |
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2:05 - 2:55 |
Period-7 |
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2:05 - 2:55 |
Period-7 |
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1:55 - 2:00 |
Break |
1:55 - 2:00 |
Break |
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2:00 - 2:45 |
Period-5 |
2:00 - 2:45 |
Period-7 |
DANCES
School
dances will be held periodically throughout the school year. The sponsor
teacher will provide all information, guest permission slips, behavior/dress codes,
and tickets. All students must be picked up immediately following the dance.
Students not adhering to the school policies of behavior and/or dress, will be
asked to leave. Parents will be
contacted. Students under suspension (ISS or
DATABASE
DSA
has electronic monitoring available to parents via the school database. Parents are able to see attendance,
grades, homework assignments, and the discipline record of their student. The
parent uses their student’s password to gain access to this feature.
DELIVERIES
Students
are not permitted to call for meals to be delivered to them at school (pizza
etc). Only parents/guardians may
bring food to the front office. Students will undergo disciplinary action for
not following this rule.
DISCIPLINARY
POLICY
DSA
prides itself on providing a safe, learning environment for its students and
faculty. There are 3 kinds of
detentions for minor violations: lunch detention, after-school detentions and
Saturday detention. There are two
types of suspension: out-of-school suspension and long-term suspension.
Students
under suspension may not be on school grounds or attend school sponsored events
- violation will be considered as trespassing.
Please see the appendix for further details on consequences for not following school rules.
DISCIPLINE
REVIEW AND APPEAL
Students
and their parents/guardians have the right to appeal an out of school
suspension. The application to
appeal must be made in writing to the Principal. This appeal must be made within 1 school
day of the suspension.
The
suspension and its circumstances will be reviewed by a panel of 3 teachers not
associated with the suspension, in the presence of the student and
parent/guardian. The decision of the panel will be final.
There
are 3 possible outcomes for an appeal.
a) The suspension may be canceled and removed from the student record. All work may be made up.
b) The suspension may be shortened.
c) The suspension will stand as assigned.
DRILLS -
FIRE, TORNADO AND IOC (Intruder on Campus)
Emergency
drills are conducted each quarter, with and without prior notice. There is an evacuation diagram in every
room, and the student needs to make him/herself aware of the location to meet
his/her class if he/she should become separated from the class during an
evacuation. In the event of a real emergency, students should not use their
cell phones to call parents until given permission to do so. These drills are
to be treated seriously and all requests by teachers followed immediately,
without question. Students who fail to act correctly during a drill will face
disciplinary action.
FIRE DRILL
(or real emergency)
Every
class will evacuate the building by using the nearest designated entrance. Students will walk in a quiet, orderly
fashion to the designated location. Students who may be in the restroom or at
the lockers when the alarm sounds, should leave the building immediately via
the nearest exit and rejoin their class at the designated location. Students
will leave all belongings in the class.
Students may not go to lockers for any reason on the way out of the
building.
TORNADO DRILL
(or real emergency)
The
classes and other rooms with windows looking onto the outside of the building
are the only ones which will evacuate and move to their designated room on the
interior of the building. All students will take their place in the innermost
corner of the room, away from hall wall and door. Students will remain quiet
until the “all clear” is sounded.
IOC (Intruder
on Campus) (Drill or real emergency)
This
alert will be used if an armed intruder enters the building. Students will
remain in the class where they are, moving to the innermost part of the room,
away from hall walls, doors and windows. The door will be locked, and the
lights turned off. Absolute silence
is necessary during this time. Students who are out of a room when this alert
is given should go to the nearest restroom, or room with an open door. Lock the
door, turn out the light if possible, and remain absolutely quiet. Do not roam
the halls trying locked doors.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
PROCEDURE
All
middle school students must be dropped off and picked up in the north
parking lot (new building). High school students must be dropped off and
picked up in the south parking lot. Families with children from both schools
must use the south parking lot. Middle school students who have a sibling in
high school are not allowed to wait in the high school lot. They must wait in
the breezeway until their ride is here.
Before School Procedures
Students must report to their assigned waiting
area as they arrive on campus. Middle school students wait in the cafeteria,
high school students wait in the gym. Students must wait in their assigned area
until they are dismissed by a staff member. Students are not allowed to leave
campus after they have been dropped off.
After school Procedures:
Before
3.15 p.m.:
Middle
school students must wait in the north parking lot (new building). High School students
must wait in the south parking lot (high school building). Middle school
students who have a sibling in high school, and vice versa, are not allowed
to wait with their sibling. Middle school students with a sibling in high
school must wait in the breezeway for ride.
After
3.15 p.m.:
Middle
school students must wait in their assigned area in the cafeteria for their
ride. High school students must
wait in their assigned area in the cafeteria to wait for their ride. The gates
to the high school parking lot will be closed after 3.15 p.m.
Students
are expected to exit the buildings immediately after the final bell, unless
taking part in tutoring or an after-school activity. Tutoring and after-school
activities end at 3:30 p.m., unless indicated otherwise. Parents are expected
to pick-up or make arrangements to have their students picked up on time.
STUDENTS MUST REMAIN IN UNIFORM WHILE ON CAMPUS. The only exception to this
rule is made for students who are involved in an after school activity that requires
them to be out of the school uniform (such as sports).
Students must wait for their ride in the school
parking lot only.
EARLY
GRADUATION
Students
who are able to graduate early should submit a letter of intention to the
Counselor before school starts. The student will be placed in a senior class
only with approval from the principal.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Some
teachers choose to have an after-school activity/club. These last until 3:30, unless otherwise
posted.
These
activities will be announced after the start of school. Students must show up
prepared and on time, with any cost or materials required. Students who are
identified as being in need of academic tutoring are not eligible to join a
club if it is on the same day as his/her tutoring.
Students
attending a club must stay in the club location until dismissed by the teacher,
and then go to their assigned waiting area. Attendance will be taken during
each after school activity. Students who fail to show up for their
after-school activity (other than tutoring) several times may be dropped from
the program.
GRADING
All
classes will follow the standard scale of assigning letter grades for the quarter
and semester work.
Individual
teachers will establish grading policies and procedures for their particular
classes, but their grades will correspond to this scale.
% GRADE
LETTER GRADE
90
- 100 A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79 C
60 - 69
D
0 - 59
F
Credits
Credits are earned semesterly at DSA. The semester grade is the average of 2 quarterly grades.
The average of quarters 1 and 2 = 1st semester grade
The average of quarters 3 and 4 = 2nd semester grade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Students
are able to earn 61/2 credits per school year. The credits are assigned as follows:
SUBJECT
CREDIT PER SEMESTER
Core
Math
½
Core
English & RW
½
Core
Science
½
Core
Social Studies
½
Core
Fine Arts (Art/Music)
¼
Computer App.
¼
Foreign Lang.
¼
PE/Health
¼
Char Ed ¼
In order to be
promoted to the next grade, students must have 6 credits and must pass all the
core classes.
A student has 5
credits and has not failed from more than one core course require summer
school.
Summer school must be
approved by the school. Failing 2 core classes at the end of the year average
will require repeating the grade.
Missing more than 18.5
school days (excused/unexcused absences combined) means the grade is failed on
attendance.
HIGH SCHOOL
Credits are earned semesterly and are the average of 2 quarterly grades.
Failing one or more
semesters of an elective will require repeating the semester failed at a later
date. A student who fails the first semester of any core class may be taken out
of the class the following semester and placed in an elective. Failing a
core class will require attending summer school.
Missing 10% of any
class in a semester (absent more than 9 times) will mean failing that
class on attendance.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Standard
Diploma
Twenty-five credits are
required for graduation from
This does not include
credits from middle school. Middle school students who take high school credits
will still be required to complete 25 credits in high school by taking advanced
Pre-AP or AP classes.
The 25 credits are from
the following areas:
ENGLISH 4
CREDITS 1
CREDIT EACH
ENGLISH I, II, III, IV, and AP Literature
MATH* 3
CREDITS 1
CREDIT EACH
ALGEBRA I, II, GEOMETRY,
PRE-AP
CALCULUS, AP CALCULUS
SOCIAL STUDIES 3
CREDITS ½
CREDIT
CIVICS/U.S. GOVERNMENT
½
CREDIT
1
CREDIT
1
CREDIT WORLD HISTORY
SCIENCE 3
CREDITS 1
CREDIT EACH BIOLOGY,
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
CREDITS
P.E./HEALTH 1
½
FINE ARTS 2
CREDITS (ART, MUSIC,
HUMANITIES)
FOREIGN LANG. 2
CREDITS
ELECTIVES 3
½
GRADUATING
WITH HONORS
Twenty-seven credits are
required in order to graduate with Honors from
HALL PASSES
Hall passes are a benefit, not a right. They are given at the discretion of the teacher and should not be abused. If a student is found in a location other than where he/she was supposed to be with their hall pass, the student will face disciplinary action.
¨ Each student will receive a hall pass card at the beginning of each month.
¨ Students should have their hall pass with them at all times.
¨ No student is allowed to leave the classroom during class time without a hall pass signed by the teacher.
¨ Students who lose their hall pass must wait until the next month to get a new one, and will not be allowed to exit class during class time for any reason.
¨ Students who use 2 or less hall passes per month get a free dress day at the end of the month.
¨ Students who wish to receive hall pass FDD will turn in their hall pass to their first hour teacher on the date stated on their hall pass. The teacher will forward qualifying names to the DOS by 3 p.m. on the same day.
HEAD LICE
POLICY
If
student is found to have lice, the parent will be contacted and the student
sent home for treatment. A student
may not return to classes until the Nurse has checked the student and found
him/her to be clear of lice.
HEALTH ROOM
DSA
has a school nurse available to the students. Please observe these rules if you become
ill or injured:
· Report to the nurse immediately if it is an emergency. The secretary can help you if the nurse is unavailable.
· Do not ask to be released from class for non-emergency health matters (e.g. headache, band-aide, etc.)- go to her office during break time.
·
If necessary, the nurse or an administrator will
contact your parents. Do not use
a cell phone, it is not allowed.
· There are only a few reasons for you to go home. The nurse or administrator will make that determination. DO NOT USE A CELL PHONE TO CONTACT YOUR PARENTS.
· Medication may be given if there is an authorization on file with the nurse. (SEE ALSO: “MEDICATION POLICIES”)
HONORS
Valedictorian Medal is awarded at
graduation to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative mathematical
average in all courses through the end of the first semester of their senior
year. The grade point average is not rounded up.
Salutatorian Medal is awarded at
graduation to the graduating senior with the second highest cumulative
mathematical average in all courses through the end of the first semester of
their senior year. The grade point average is not rounded up.
Oklahoma Academic
Scholar Award
recognizes students with a grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale for 9th
through first semester of 12th grade or who are in the top 10% of
their graduating class. Students must also receive a composite score of 27 on
the ACT or 1220 combined reading and mathematics score on the SAT. The ACT or
SATI must have been taken on National Test Dates.
DSA Faculty Honor Roll Certificate is awarded
to students who receive a 3.0 – 3.49 grade point average and no failing
grades for each quarter. Weighted grades are included in the average.
DSA Principal Honor Roll Certificate is award to
students who receive a 3.50 – 3.99 grade point average and no grade below
a “C” for each quarter. Weighted grades are included in the
average.
DSA Honor Roll
Certificate
is awarded to students with a 4.0 grade point average and all
“A’s” for each quarter. Weighted grades are included.
LIBRARY
Any
library or textbook assigned to a student becomes his/her responsibility. The cost of books that are lost or
damaged will be charged to the parent/guardian. Grade reports will be withheld until
these dues are paid.
LOCKERS
Each
student will be assigned a locker for his/her individual use at DSA. This
locker is for storing books, coats, and personal items necessary for school.
Students should not bring valuable items or large amounts of money to school. DSA
will not be liable for personal items you leave in your locker or bring to
school with you. To keep your school items safe, we strongly advise you to keep
your locker private. Do not trade lockers with another student. Do not let
another student share your locker. It is your responsibility to see that your
locker is kept locked and in order at all times. You should report any damage,
vandalism, damage or non-working condition for your locker. You are responsible
for it. Please remember that your locker is school property and remains at all
times under the control of the school; however, you have full responsibility
for the security of your locker and everything in it. Lockers are expected to
be kept neat at all times. No item considered dangerous by the administration
may be kept in the lockers and will be removed if found. This includes glass or
any other object that may be potentially dangerous. No food should be left in
the lockers. Inspections may be made by school officials.
LONG-TERM
SUSPENSION
This
is any suspension that lasts for more than 10 days. It is assigned for the most serious
violations. The school counselor will make arrangements with the parents to
collect/return the work at a specific time. Students will receive a zero for work
that is not turned in by the due date. The student shall not come to the school
during their suspension.
LOST AND
FOUND
Any
belongings found by students or staff will be held in the front office.
Students should make sure that all clothing and personal items, as well as
school materials are labeled. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
LUNCH
DETENTION
Lunch
detention is assigned by the classroom teacher, and will be held in his/her
classroom during lunch time. The teacher will arrange a time for the student to
eat their lunch and return to the classroom to serve detention. Parent will be
contacted.
LUNCH PROGRAM
DSA
does not have its own kitchen and school lunches are delivered by Tulsa Public
Schools. It is important that all students have a lunch program application
completed for them at the start of every school year. Applications do not carry
over to the next year. Even if the student is not eligible for the free or
reduced program, an application must be on file for them.
The
applications are available in English and Spanish from the front office. If
there is any money owing for lunches at the end of the year, the final grade
report will be withheld until the dues are paid.
MEDICATION
POLICIES
DSA
medication policies are governed by Oklahoma State Law and exist for the safety
of students, facility, and staff.
Administration
of medication at school is discouraged.
Parents should use a dosing schedule that allows medication to be taken
at home, if possible. The following information is provided to assist you in
complying with the school policies.
· The term medication is used to describe all prescription and non-prescription substances including OTC (over the counter) items such as vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements.
· All medication must be taken directly to the nurse or secretary. A “Request Administration of Medication during School” form must completed before leaving the medication at school.
· Medication must be transported by a parent or guardian.
· Controlled substances must be accompanied by a count slip, signed and dated by parent or guardian.
· Carrying medication or self-administration of medication is strictly prohibited without prior approval from the Principal and/or Nurse.
· No experimental or investigational drug without FDA approval. No outdated medication will be given to a student.
· Sharing of any medication with another person is strictly prohibited.
Prescription
Medication
Prescription
medication may be administered only upon written authorization from a parent or
guardian.” The prescription medication must be in a pharmacy container
labeled by a pharmacist or licensed physician. The label must show the following:
· Student’s Name
· Name of Drug
· Dosage
· Times of administration.
· Current Date
· Physician’s Name
· Pharmacy name/phone number.
Non-prescription
(OTC) Medication
Non-prescription
medication may be administered only upon written authorization from a parent or
guardian. Medication must be in the
original container listing directions for administration.
Emergency
Administration of Non-Prescription (OTC) Medication
Completion
of the “Emergency Information Form” is required at the beginning of
each school year. No OTC medication will be administered
by the school Nurse or designate staff without this form on record. Verbal authorization will not be
accepted.
Permission for
Student to Carry/Self-Administer Medication
If
a student has a life threatening diagnosis that requires immediate access to
medication, an authorization form must be on file signed by physician,
parent/guardian and student. The medication policy will be enforced.
NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY
Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades are selected based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service. Students who have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 during the school year will be invited to participate in a selection process. Students may be placed on probation for one semester, if their
GPA
drops below the entrance requirement for the year they were inducted. If a
student does not raise their GPA within two semesters, the student will be
dismissed from the NHS. Any member receiving disciplinary action may also be
dismissed from NHS.
PARENT-TEACHER
CONFERENCES
There
are 2 conferences per year. All teachers are available to discuss your
student’s grades, work, and any difficulties they may be experiencing in
class. The Special Education Department, as well as the Administration are
present to assist you in any way.
The dates and times of the conferences will be posted on the Web site,
and are also shown on the Academic Calendar. Parents may request a conference
with the student’s teachers. The request should be made to the Counselor
or Dean of Students who will make arrangements.
PARKING
REGULATIONS
Students
who drive to school need to observe the following policies:
· A parking permit is required to park on the school campus. Cost is $15 per year.
· Permits must be purchased within the first two weeks of school
· Students must park in the new parking lot.
· The speed limit is 5 mph. Speeding violations will result in disciplinary action.
· Students must vacate their vehicles immediately after parking.
· Students cannot return to their vehicles at any time during the day.
· Vehicles parked on campus are subject to search.
· Reckless drivers will receive disciplinary action and possibly lose on-campus parking privileges for the rest of the school year.
· Student drivers must leave the campus as soon as school is over, unless they have tutoring or an after-school activity.
PLAGIARISM
This
is copying a published work, either book form or from the Internet, and passing
it as your own work. Work can be used as a reference for research, etc. but the
content must be put into the student’s own words, according to the
classroom teacher’s regulations. The works must also be cited, which
gives the author recognition for his/her work. Students committing this offense
will face disciplinary action - and receive a zero.
PUBLIC
DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)
This
behavior is not acceptable in school.
It includes hugging, holding hands, kissing, cuddling, caressing, and
any other forms of display of affection with any other student.
The consequence of PDA is Out of School suspension, and the parent will
be contacted. If the offense is caught on camera (not seen by a staff member)
the result will be the same.
REPORT CARDS
There
are 2 types of grade reports which will be mailed to parents/guardians during
the year.
1. Progress reports These are mailed about 4 weeks into each quarter. The grades are not finalized, but show parents/guardians where the student’s grades are at that date.
2. Report Cards These are mailed at the end of each quarter with final grades for that time period. At the end
of the 2nd and 4th quarter, the report card shows the semester grades/credits.
SATURDAY
DETENTION
This
detention is held Saturday mornings from 8:00 - 12:00. Students must wear uniform and bring
paper and pencil/pen. They report to front office when the detention is
assigned, the teacher/Administrator will contact parents and also send home
paperwork with the student. If the student does not attend, 1 day out of school
suspension will be assigned. If an emergency arises, the parent must contact
dean of students immediately. Students
who do not show up for Saturday detention are automatically assigned Out of
School Suspension.
SCHEDULE
CHANGES
The
school has the right to change the class schedule at any. High school students
who would like to add/drop a class should do so within the first week of each
semester.
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
This
behavior is a violation of Federal Law.
The consequence will be long-term suspension with the possibility of
prosecution.
SHORT-TERM
SUSPENSION
This
suspension (
STATE TESTING
State
tests are usually scheduled for the month of April. Failure to pass the English
Writing test, taken in 8th grade, means that the student cannot apply
for a driving license until the test is retaken and passed.
STUDENT OF
LEGAL AGE
Students,
who attain the age of 18 before graduation, are subject to the same rules
and policies as all other students.
SUMMER AND
NIGHT SCHOOL
DSA
does not offer a general public school summer or night school but students can
attend those offered by the schools accredited by Sate Department of Education
if necessary.
TRANSCRIPTS
High
school transcripts are available from the Dean of Academics at any time.
TUTORING
Tutoring
is in place to aid the students for the core courses. Students will be tested
early in the new school year and in need of academic help will be identified at
that time. Tutoring is after-school and is mandatory. Benchmark tests are taken
monthly. When the student shows that he/she has progressed to the point that
tutoring is no longer necessary, the student will be released from the tutoring
program.
VISITORS
Parents
must make an appointment to speak to a teacher. Only that particular teacher will be able
to make that arrangement. Those who want to see the Counselor, and/or any other
Administrator must go through the front office.
WEB
SITE
The
school’s web-site address is www.dsatulsa.org. All links can be found on
the Home Page.
ZAP - (ZEROES
AREN’T PERMITTED)
Finishing
class assignments and turning in homework assignments by the due date is not
only necessary to maintain a good grade, but it is a lesson in self-discipline.
This program is for Middle school only at this time.
High
school teachers will make arrangements within their own classes.
If
a student fails to turn in work, he/she will be “zapped” by the
teacher. The teacher will submit the student’s name to the ZAP
Coordinator, who will call the parent/guardian to inform them that the student
has been zapped and is required to stay after school to complete the assignment
in question. Parents will have the following choices of days: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday or Friday. If a student attends tutoring, he/she will attend a
lunchtime Zap session, missing their recess. If the student is a no-show at a
zap session, the work will receive a zero.
No further chance to make-up the work will be given. Zap will appear on
the attendance record.
Because
you chose to apply to
Student
Contract
As a student of
ü I will show consideration for the rights and feelings of others, being careful not to hurt them physically or make them feel bad.
ü I will not touch others in any way.
ü I will stand up when an adult visits my classroom.
ü I will speak to others respectfully, not using profanity or uncomplimentary names.
ü I will only talk in the classroom after getting permission from my teacher.
ü I will show respect for all people working or helping in the school.
ü I will show careful regard for both my property and the property of others.
ü I will always ask permission before I borrow other people’s things, and I will return them promptly and in good condition when I am finished.
ü I will not talk about others and their families.
ü I will attend school regularly.
ü I will be in class on time with all necessary materials.
ü I will make good use of class time and complete and turn in assignments on time.
ü I understand that I must make up assignments I missed in the event of an absence.
ü I will remain on campus during school time, including the lunch period. I will not leave the school grounds without permission of the principal.
ü I will do my best with my schoolwork, and I will encourage others to do their best.
ü I will ask for help if I do not understand.
ü I will not bring any contraband items to school.
ü I will help keep the school building and grounds clean and tidy.
ü I will walk (not run) in the halls.
ü I will follow the dress code and arrive at school in my uniform daily.
ü I will not participate in any behavior banned by the school.
ü I will make it my goal to attend a college or university after I graduate from DSA
ü I agree to follow all requirements of the DSA-TULSA Student Handbook.
Any changes to this
handbook will be given to the students and parents in writing.
Appendix 1:
UNACCEPTABLE STUDENT BEHAVIOR
UNACCEPTABLE STUDENT BEHAVIORS
1-Bullying Policies
“Harassment, intimidation, and bullying” means any gesture, written or verbal expression, or physical act that a reasonable person should know will harm another student, damage another student’s property, place another student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or damage to the student’s property, or insult or demean any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: pestering, bullying, intimidating, or threatening another student even in jest, on school property or at school-sponsored events, name calling, slurs, or other oral, written, graphic, or physical conduct of a harassing nature as well as unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
1A-Provoking/ Intimidating/ Instigating Behavior
Encouraging or urging other students to violate school rules.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1B-Fight and Arrange Fights
School is not a place to arrange fights, whether those fights take place on or off school grounds. Fighting is any instance of physical contact in anger, regardless of whether fists or weapons are used. In all but the rarest of occasions in which one student simply assaults another student, any fight will involve disciplining all students involved in the fight. If a student is assaulted and the student reciprocates physical conduct, the student will face discipline action.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1C-Hit or
Physical Touch
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
4th offense: Parent/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion. Long term suspension.
1D- Extortion
Obtaining property form another with his consent, induced by wrongful use of force or fear or by promising payment not carried through.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1E-Assault and
Any
willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension and possible
long-term suspension.
1F-Harrass Another Student, Teacher, Administrator, or
Staff Member
Harassment means making unwelcome advances or any form of improper physical contact or sexual remark and any speech or action that creates a hostile, intimidating or offensive learning environment. Harassment is a violation of Federal law and is contrary to the Board of Education’s commitment to provide a physically and psychologically safe environment in which to learn. Verbal threats, both face to face and over electronic media (phone and/or computers) and non-verbal threats, including “hard” stares, gestures, and so on, that cause or attempt to cause any student, teacher, administrator, or staff member to feel frightened or intimidated.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution.
1G-Disrespect
to teachers or staff or visitors and using inappropriate language and
behavior. Responding in a rude
and/or impertinent manner.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1H-Use of profanity
Use of language or gestures that are inappropriate to the educational setting.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1I-Sexual bullying and/or harassment
Writing, saying, or making gestures that convey a grossly offensive, obscene, or sexually suggestive message. This does not include improper physical contact.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1J-Hazing of Student(s)
Hazing means to plan, encourage, or engage in any hazing activity. Hazing is defined as doing ant act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation into any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk or cause mental or physical harm to any person. Permission, consent, or assumption of the risk by an individual subjected to hazing does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy. Hazing may carry heavy legal consequences.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution.
1K-Steal or Vandalize Private Property or School
Property/ Misuse of school property
This means to cause or attempt to cause damage to private property or steal or attempt to steal private property either on school grounds or during a school activity, function, or event on school grounds. Students and their parents or guardians will be held responsible for any theft/vandalism that their student commits on school property.
School records will
be withheld until restitution is cleared.
Please Note: The school may file a police report in cases of theft and vandalism. Either offense can carry heavy legal penalties.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school
suspension. Restitution if required. Police report filed.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension. Restitution if required. Police report filed.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion. Possible
long-term suspension. Restitution if required. Police report filed.
1L-Display Threatening Behavior
Threatening behavior can include verbal threats, both face to face and over electronic media (phone and/or computers) and non-verbal threats, including “hard” stares, gestures, and so on, that cause or attempt to cause any student, teacher, administrator, or staff member to feel frightened or intimidated.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1M-Assault with Intent to Kill Somebody
Any willful and unlawful attempt or offer with force that is likely to produce serious injury or death.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution. NO TOLERANCE. Police will be notified.
1N-Bringing any kind of Weapon to School
A weapon includes, but is not limited to, conventional objects like guns, pellet guns, bb guns, knives, razor blades, shanks, smoke bombs, fireworks, or club type implements as well as mace, tear gas, or other chemicals. It may also include any toy that is presented as a real weapon. It also includes objects converted form their original use to an object used to threaten or injure another. The Administration reserves the right to all final decision regarding the definition of what is a weapon. School personnel may search lockers, book bags, gym bags, coats, and or other containers if they suspect the presence of a weapon.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution. Police will be notified.
1Q-Conspiracy
Any two (2) or more persons MUTALLY agreeing to do any unlawful act.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
1P-Gang Symbols
Disruption and/or intimidation caused by the wearing of any type of clothing/jewelry, or by the writing of any signs identified as or associated with gangs. This includes any hand gestures that signify or convey gang related symbols or messages.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension. Possible long-term suspension.
2-Beepers, Pagers, and Cellular Telephones and/or
Other Electronic Devices.
Beepers, Pagers and Cellular Phones, Radios, Tape or CD Players, MP3 Players, Electronic Games, and/or similar devices are not allowed in the school building at any time during school hours, including lunch time and break times. Cellphones may only be used before school (i.e. prior to 8 a.m) or after school (i.e. after 2.40 p.m for both middle and high school). Cell phones must be stored in the student’s locker or turned in to the office at the beginning of school and checked out after school. A student can bring a photo camera to the school with the Principal’s approval of three (3) days advance written request. Students who wish to call their parent/guardian during school time for a legitimate emergency must go to the front office to do so. Parents who need to give their child an urgent message must call the front office. Students who use a cell phone, or call or receive calls from a parent/guardian or anyone else on their cell phone during school hours will face disciplinary action. The school is not responsible for lost or damaged cell phones or other electronics.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Parent/Guarduan must come to the school to review the school policy.
The device will only be released to the parent/guardian. Warning.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Student will pay a $10.00 fine to the front office before the device is released to the parent/guardian. 1 day out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Device will be held until the academic year ends or the student
officially withdraws from DSA. Three day suspension.
3-Cheating or Plagiarism
Cheating on tests, plagiarism, and/or any other types of deception to get credit without effort are unacceptable conduct. Each teacher sets his/her own standards of behavior for his/her classroom, and students are expected to know the standards and procedures for each of their classes. The administration has reviewed and accepted and will support individual teacher standards and procedures for cheating and plagiarism.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parent/guardian contacted. Up to 3 days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parent/guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days suspension. Recommendation for long-term
suspension.
4-Abuse or Misuse Computers
Computer hardware and software are for the benefit of all students. No student may purposefully tamper with either the hardware or the software so that it is inaccessible to other students. Computers are in the school for educational purposes. Abuse and or misuse of computers also include loading private software, checking personal e-mail, or accessing inappropriate web sites or web pages using school equipment. Student computer history may be checked randomly.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardians contacted. Administrative discretion. You will repair,
undo, reset, delete, or whatever needs to be done to undo the tampering
under supervision. You may have to pay for computer technicians to undo
tampering. Two (2) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardians contacted. Administrative discretion. You will repair,
undo, reset, delete, or whatever needs to be done to undo the tampering
under supervision. You may have to pay for computer technicians to undo
tampering. Long term suspension.
5-Disrupt Learning
Disrupting learning includes any behavior that prevents other students from learning. It may include but is not limited to inappropriate language, eating or drinking during class, chewing gum, insubordination, and/or selling or trading personal possessions to other students.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to one (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension.
6-Uniform Violations
Students shall come to school in uniform and in line with specific uniform code and appearance limitations described in the handbook.
Consequences:
1st offense: You will be sent to the office to fix the violation. Parents/Guardian
contacted. If the violation cannot be corrected, your parent/guardian
will be contacted to bring proper attire to you. Work can be made up.
2nd offense: You will be sent to the office to fix the violation. Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
3rd offense: You will be sent to the office to fix the violation. Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
4th offense: You will be sent to the office to fix the violation. Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
5th offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Long-term suspension.
7-Use Drugs or Alcohol and
Use of drugs or alcohol means to knowingly possess, consume, use, handle, give, store, conceal, offer to sell, sell, transmit, acquire, buy, represent, make, apply, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, tranquilizer, non-prescription or prescription drug (except when under the direction of a physician/parent and within school procedure), alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, solvent, gas, or any mood-altering chemical, drug of abuse or any counterfeit-controlled substance of any kind including butane lighters. This prohibition also applies to any type of drug related paraphernalia.
The sale, distribution, possession, or use of drugs, alcohol, fake drugs, steroids, inhalants, and look alike drugs is prohibited anywhere on school grounds, at any school activity, and on any school transportation. Many drug abuse offenses are also felonies.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution. Police will be notified.
8-Have Knowledge or Suspicion of Drugs and/or Alcohol, or Any Other Illegal Activity on School Grounds and Not Notifying School Personnel:
If a student has seen or heard that another person has drugs on school grounds and does not give school personnel promptly all information they have, the student(s) may have the following consequences:
Consequences:
Parent/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension. Possible long-term suspension.
9-Smoke or Use Other Tobacco
Products or Bring Such Products to School
Our campus is 100% tobacco free. Therefore, the use of tobacco or tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, herbs, and smokeless tobacco, is strictly prohibited. Possession of tobacco products in purses, lockers or student cars is prohibited under this policy.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Long-term suspension.
10-Possession
or use of Fireworks
Using or possessing any amusement device, smoke bomb, etc.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
11-Bomb/ Explosive Threats
Bombs or any other explosive devices are prohibited at school or school-sponsored functions. Reporting to school, police, or fire officials, by any means, information known to be false concerning the presence of a bomb or explosive is also prohibited.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution. Police will be notified.
12-Give a False Fire Alarm
Issuing a false fire alarm is a violation of the State Law. Any student who issues a false fire alarm is subject to the legal authorities. The penalties for this, especially if any injuries result, are immense, ranging from fines of $1,000 to $10,000 and jail terms.
Consequences:
Parents/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension. Restitution for any damage. Possible prosecution by legal authorities.
13-Arson
Intentionally starting any fire or combustion on school property. Failure to report to administration will result in disciplinary action.
Consequences:
Parent/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or possible prosecution. Police will be notified.
14-Forgery
Any attempt by a student to sign a teacher’s, administrator’s, parent’s, or guardian’s and or student’s name to any document will be considered forgery.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to 5 days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to 10 days out of school suspension and recommendation for LTS.
15-Gambling
Gambling includes but is not limited to card playing, dice shooting, and sports pools and involves the transfer of money or personal belongings or assistance from one person to another. Using collector’s cards is acceptable before and after school and during recess.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension, possible long-term
suspension.
16-Bringing inappropriate
materials
Pornographic, criminal, hate related, laser pointer(s), lighter(s), matches, water balloon, etc.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension, possible long-term
suspension.
17-Failure to Identify (Lying to staff or incorrect
information or showing incorrect ID)
Refusal to provide name and/or other information when asked to do so be a staff member or providing incorrect name and/or other information.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
18-Public Display of Affection
Behaviors of affection which are not appropriate for public places such as kissing, hugging, etc.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to 10 days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: 10 days out of school suspension. Recommendation for long-term suspension.
19-Leaving Campus/Class
Without Permission
Leaving campus without prior consent and authorization from school administration.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension, possible long-term
suspension.
20-Possession of Stolen
Property or Found Property
Having in one’s possession property obtained without permission of the owner.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school
suspension. Restitution if required. Police report filed.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school
suspension. Restitution if required. Police report filed.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension. Restitution if required. Police report filed.
21-Defensive Type of Aerosol
Spray
Use or threat of use of a defensive type aerosol spray such as mace or pepper gas by a student, while on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity, is prohibited by school rules.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension.
22-Reckless Vehicle Use
Using any motorized or self-propelled vehicle on or near school grounds in a reckless manner or as a threat to health, safety, or as a disruption to the education process.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school
suspension. Loss of driving privileges at administrative discretion.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school
suspension, possible long-term suspension. Loss of driving privileges.
23-Field Trip Misconduct
Failure to comply with rules of safety or field trip conduct behavior as laid down by the teacher in charge.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school
suspension. Student will possibly be banned from field trips for the remainder of the year.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension. Student will be banned from field trips for the remainder of the year.
24-Trespassing
Entering any school property or into any school facility without proper authority. Includes any entry during a period of suspension. Students who assists persons who are not authorized to be on campus are also guilty of trespassing. The police may be notified.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to five (5) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension, possible long-term
suspension.
25-Not being in assigned
location
All students need to be in their assigned location during lunch time, break time or while class is in session.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) days out of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to three (3) days out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Up to ten (10) days out of school suspension, possible long-term suspension.
26-Use of gum, food, and drink in restricted area
It is everybody’s responsibility to keep the school healthy and clean.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day in of school suspension.
2nd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. One (1) day out of school suspension.
3rd offense: Parents/Guardian contacted. Three (3) days out of school suspension.
27- Truancy
Truancy means being inexcusably absent from school or a class without the knowledge of a parent. Habitual truancy by law means a student has accumulated 10 consecutive days or 15 total days of absence in one semester. There are school and legal penalties that accompany truancy. DSA complies with all city and state truancy laws.
Consequences:
Parent/Guardian contacted. Administrative discretion on full range of disciplinary measures.
28-Skipping Mandatory Saturday school
Students must attend Saturday school if it is assigned, unless notified that they do not have to attend.
Consequences:
1st offense: Parent/Guardian contacted. Saturday detention
2nd offense: Parent/Guardian contacted. 1-3 days suspension
Appendix 2:
DRESS CODE
DSA has a uniform to help create a safe and orderly environment, instill
discipline, and eliminate competition and distractions caused by varied dress styles.
Students are expected to arrive in dress code every day, and must remain in
uniform as long as they are on campus. Parents and/or guardians are asked to
help maintain the school dress code. Uniform tops may be purchased from the
school and/or from companies suggested by the school.
PLEASE NOTE…
Students who arrive at
school out of uniform, will be kept out of class until they are dressed
appropriately. The student's parents will be called to provide a change of
clothing. Continued violation of the dress guidelines will result in
disciplinary action.
The following decorations and/or designs
(including tattoos and/or brands either temporary or permanent*) imprinted upon
or attached to the body or clothing are prohibited:
-
Symbols,
mottoes, words or acronyms that convey crude, vulgar, profane, violent,
death-oriented, gang-related, sexually explicit, or sexually suggestive
messages.
-
Symbols,
mottoes, words or acronyms advertising tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs or
drug paraphernalia.
-
Symbols,
mottoes, words or acronyms identifying a student as a member of a secret or
overtly antisocial group or gang or that identifies a student as a member of an
organization that professes violence or hatred toward one's fellow man.
*Visible and
permanent tattoos/brands must be covered to prohibit their display.
Clothing must be clean and must be free of stains, holes, rips, and writing.
Garments will
be considered inappropriate if they show undergarments, chest, cleavage,
buttocks, or belly when the student stands, sits, bends, or raises the arms.
UNIFORM TOP
-
Middle
school students wear blue uniform shirts, high school students wear red shirts.
Uniform shirts must be purchased from the school
-
School
shirts must be clean and clear of writing
-
T- shirts
may be worn under the school shirt, but must be tucked in at all times.
Students who do not tuck in their undershirts will not be allowed to wear
undershirts.
-
If a
student wishes to cover the arms, a long-sleeved solid shirt in the
colors of blue, white, red or gray may be worn under the school shirt.
-
Shirts
may not be rolled or tied at the waist
- Undershirts must be solid, in the colors of red, white, blue or gray.
PANTS
-
Must be
solid navy blue, khaki or Capri pants.
-
Stretch
pants and cargo pants are not allowed
-
Middle school students are not allowed
to wear jeans
-
Pants
must be clean and clear of any visible logos, decorations, rips, tears, holes,
writing, embroidery, and other embellishments.
-
Styles
with fringed hems and low-waist styles are not permitted
-
Pant
legs should not be rolled
-
Pants
must fit properly. Sagging styles are not acceptable, private body parts or
underwear must not be visible at any time.
-
Skinny
jeans and other tight-fitting styles are not permitted.
-
High School students are allowed to
wear solid colored blue jeans. Jeans must be no other color but blue.
Black jeans or bleached styles are not acceptable.
SKIRTS/SHORTS
Students are not allowed to wear skirts, skorts or
shorts to school.
HAIR/ HEADCOVERINGS
- Hair must be well groomed and clean
- The student's eyes must be visible at all times and not covered by hair
- Head coverings such as scarves, curlers, bandanas, du-rags, sweatbands, hats, sunglasses, caps, earmuffs, etc. should not be worn during school hours, unless prescribed by a physician, or previously approved by the administration for religious or other reasons
- Hair should be one color dye and consistent throughout the hair. Highlights should be in streaks not clumps, and should blend in with the overall hair color. Extreme changes to the natural hair color are not allowed.
- Hair dye, highlighting or tipping is permitted as long as it is in natural human hair colors.
- Extreme hair styles are not permitted (e.g. Mohawks, spiking in Mohawk style, extremely spiked hair, fro-hawks, etc.)
- Boys’ hair should preferably should not touch the collar of their uniform shirt. If it does, the hair must be secured back to give it a neat and tidy appearance.
- Boys’ hair should not extend more than 2 inches away from the head.
- Shaved hair designs are not allowed
OUTERWEAR
-
Outerwear
and backpacks/string packs must be stored in the student's locker during school
hours
-
Coats,
hoodies, gloves, tights, leggings, leg-warmers, bike-shorts, suspenders,
bathing/swimwear, pajamas, etc. cannot not be worn in the building
-
Panty
hose are allowed but must be similar to natural human skin colors with no
designs.
-
Hoodies
are not allowed during school hours, or while students are in the building
-
Cardigan
sweaters are allowed.
STUDENT ID
ID’s must
be:
-
Attached
to the student’s left uniform collar with picture showing
-
Visible at all times
-
Worn
while on school property, including the parking lot
-
Not
altered or damaged in any way (i.e. no writing, no pictures added, no chew
marks, etc.)
FOOTWEAR
-
Students
are required to wear proper fitting shoes
-
Clogs,
slippers, house shoes, shower shoes, sandals, platform shoes, and high heels
are not allowed
PIERCINGS/
JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES
- Visible piercings for girls must be limited to the ears.
-
Girls
may wear jewelry in moderation. Jewelry and accessories should be
appropriate for school and not attract undue attention. One pair of rings and a
pair of earrings (no larger than the size of a U.S. quarter) are permitted.
-
Necklaces must be worn inside the shirt and out
of view at all times.
-
Gages,
dog collars, spiked jewelry, chains, hair picks, chains, chains that connect
one part of the body to another, chains attached to pants or wallets or clocks,
and other jewelry/accessories that pose a safety concern are prohibited.
- Visible tattoos are prohibited
-
Boys shall not wear any type of earrings or
other jewelry
-
Students who have facial piercings, tongue
piercings, or any other visible piercings, other than in the ears, are required
to remove jewelry, bandages, retainers, etc. before entering the school. A
doctor’s excuse will not override any rules related to facial or tongue
piercing.
-
All purses, backpacks, string packs,
bags, etc. must be stored in the student’s locker during school time.
Valuables must be left at home. The school is not responsible for lost or
stolen items.
-
Sunglasses not required for medical reasons will
not be worn during school hours.
SENIOR UNIFORM
Seniors must
adhere to the same dress code as all other students.
They will,
however, have certain uniform privileges to be announced during the school
year. Parents will be notified of these privileges in writing.
MAKE-UP
- Boys cannot wear make-up.
- Cosmetic make-up is not allowed for middle school girls.
- Cosmetic make-up for high-school girls must not be excessive. Female students may wear lightly applied make-up. Students who wear excessive make-up will be asked to wash it off. Make-up with glitter, black lipstick, extreme colors, multi-colors, etc. is not allowed.
GYM/PE
PE clothing is only allowed in the gym or outside whenever the class goes out with the teacher as part of a PE activity. The dress code for PE is as follows:
- White, blue or red solid t-shirts
-
White, blue or red solid colored shorts. These
must come below the kneecap while standing.
SPIRIT DAY
Periodically, students will be allowed to wear Spirit
shirts or other Spirit wear on Spirit day. Spirit shirts must be purchased at
the school. Parents will be notified when the spirit shirts become available
for sale. Spirit Dress will only be on
announced spirit days.
FREE DRESS DAY (FDD)
Birthday FDD
Students without a negative disciplinary record may have a FDD on their birthday, provided they do not have a prior suspension. Students who wish to have FDD on their birthday must pick up a FDD pass from the Dean of Students at least one day prior to their FDD. Students who do not pick up their FDD pass will not be allowed to go to class in free dress until they have their FDD pass.
Hall Pass FDD
Students who have not used more than 2 hall passes per month will receive a FDD on the last Friday of the month, provided they do not have a prior suspension.
Each student will be issued a hall pass at the beginning of each month.
¨ Each student will receive a hall pass card at the beginning of each month.
¨ Students should have their hall pass with them at all times.
¨ No student is allowed to leave the classroom during class time without a hall pass signed by the teacher.
¨ Students who lose their hall pass must wait until the next month to get a new one, and will not be able to use the restroom during class time.
¨ Students who use 2 or less hall passes per month get a free dress day at the end of the month.
¨ Students who wish to receive hall pass FDD will turn in their hall pass to their first hour teacher on the date stated on their hall pass. The teacher will forward qualifying names to the DOS by 3 p.m. on the same day.
Dress Code on FDD:
Clothing must be free of holes, tears, inappropriate
language, logos, messages or advertising. No sleeveless, skintight, bicycle
legging, short dresses, skirts, or leggings are allowed. No low cut, midriff,
backless blouses. All other dress code rules apply to free dress days as usual.
Parents will be called to provide appropriate clothing if their child violates
the dress code. Students will not be allowed to class if they are not in
appropriate dress.
EXCEPTIONS
Where a bona fide religious belief or health need of a student conflicts with the school dress code, reasonable accommodation shall be provided. Any student desiring accommodation shall notify the school principal in writing of the requested accommodation and the factual basis for the request. Approved coverings worn as part of a student's bona fide religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited under this policy. If any unusual situation relative to dress or grooming arises which is not specifically covered in this policy, the principal has the authority to rule on the appropriateness of the attire.
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