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Sugar-Salem High School
1 Digger Drive
208-356-0274
MISSION STATEMENT
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO SUCCEED IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.
MESSAGE
Welcome Back! It is my privilege to welcome each of you back to school for the 2014-2015 school year. I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with each of you this year.
Sugar-Salem High School has a great tradition of providing a strong academic program for all students. The extra-curricular teams and programs are second to none. I would encourage you to become involved in a club, organization, or team at Sugar-Salem. Becoming involved will help you create life-long memories.
The faculty and staff at Sugar-Salem High School hope you appreciate the privilege that you have to attend school here this year. We hope you will make the most of the opportunities that will be placed before you. I hope each of you will strive to create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
In order for you to succeed and for the school to operate at maximum efficiency and effectiveness, we must abide by certain rules and regulations that are outlined in this handbook
Sincerely,
Jared Jenks
Principal
74 Minutes
1st Lunch 2nd Lunch
1. 8:05 – 9:19 1. 8:05 – 9:19
2. 9:25 – 10:39 2. 9:25 – 10:39
3. 10:45 – 11:59 3. 10:45 – 11:59
L. 11:59 – 12:29 4. 12:04 – 1:18
4. 12:29 – 1:43 L. 1:18 – 1:48
5. 1:48 – 3:02 5. 1:48 – 3:02
Full Period Assembly
61 Minutes
1. 8:05 – 9:06 1. 8:05 – 9:06
2. 9:12 – 10:13 2. 9:12 – 10:13
3. 10:18 – 11:19 3. 10:19 – 11:194
L. 11:19 – 11:49 4. 11:24 – 12:25
4. 11:49 – 12:50 L. 12:25 – 12:55
5. 12:55 – 1:56 5. 12:55 – 1:56
6. 2:01 – 3:02 6. 2:01 – 3:02
30 Minute Assembly
67 Minutes
1. 8:05 – 9:12 1. 8:05 – 9:12
2. 9:18 – 10:25 2. 9:18 – 10:25
3. 10:31 – 11:38 3. 10:31 – 11:38
L. 11:38 – 12:08 4. 11:43 – 12:50
4. 12:08 – 1:15 L. 12 :50 – 1:20
5. 1:20 – 2:27 5. 1:20 – 2:27
A. 2:32 – 3:02 A. 2:32 – 3:02
60 Minutes
1st Lunch 2nd Lunch
1. 8:05 – 9:05 1. 8:05 – 9:05
2. 9:11 – 10:11 2. 9:11 – 10:11
3. 10:17 – 11:17 3. 10:17 – 11:17
L. 11:17 – 11:47 4. 11:22 – 12:22
4. 11:47 – 12:47 L. 12:22 – 12:52
5. 12:52 – 1:52 5. 12:52 – 1:52
Full Assembly
49 Minutes
1. 8:05 – 8:55 1. 8:05 – 8:55
2. 9:01 – 9:50 2. 9:01 – 9:50
3.9:56 – 10:45 3. 9:56 – 10:45
L. 10:45 – 11:15 4. 10:50 – 11:39
4. 11:15 – 12:04 L. 11:39 – 12:09
5. 12:09 – 12:58 5. 12:09 – 12:58
6. 1:03 – 1:52 6. 1:03 – 1:52
30 Minute Assembly
53 Minutes
1. 8:05 – 8:58 1. 8:05 – 8:58
2. 9:04 – 9:57 2. 9:04 – 9:57
3. 10:03 – 10:56 3. 10:03 – 10:56
L. 10:56 – 11:26 4. 11:01 – 11:54
4. 11:26 – 12:19 L. 11:54 – 12:24
5. 12:24 – 1:17 5. 12:24 – 1:17
A. 1:22 – 1:52 A. 1:22 – 1:52
Short A.M. Assembly
67 Minutes
1. 8:05 – 9:12 1. 8:05 – 9:12
A. 9:18 – 9:48 A. 9:18 – 9:48
2. 9:53 – 11:00 2. 9:53 – 11:00
3. 11:06 – 12:13 3. 11:06 – 12:13
L. 12:13 – 12:43 4. 12:18 – 1:25
4. 12:43 – 1:50 L. 1:25 – 1:55
5. 1:55 – 3:02 5. 1:55 – 3:02
Grading
The following symbols shall be used to represent scholarship achievement in each class. Some teachers choose to alter their grading system percentages slightly from the ones listed here. Please check with your teachers to see how they will grade their classes.
The following grade points should be used to compute the grade point average.
A 4.0 B 3.0 C 2.0 D 1.0
A- 3.7 B- 2.7 C- 1.7 D- 0.7
B+ 3.4 C+ 2.4 D+ 1.4 F/I 0.0
Honor Roll
Extracurricular Activities Eligibility
To be eligible scholastically for all extracurricular activities, a student must have received passing grades in at least four, full-credit subjects in the trimester previous to the current grading period and must be enrolled as a full-time student carrying five subjects. Any subject taken for a complete period, five times per week, and for which one credit toward graduation is given each trimester, is considered as one of the four full-credit subjects required. If the student fails to meet the state requirement of passing four full-credit subjects the previous trimester and subsequently takes extension, home study or summer school classes to make up these deficiencies, the shall not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities until official notification of grades is received from the appropriate school. If the course failed is a core course, the course taken to make up for the failed course must be a similar course, as verified by the high school counselor. If the course failed is an elective course, the course taken to make up for the failed course may be any course that meets state accreditation requirements.
Sugar-Salem High School recognizes all classes offered in the Sugar-Salem High School Registration Handbook as meeting the requirements for graduation. Any class or correspondence course that is taken from another school while enrolled here must be approved by the administration of the school. The school will allow a maximum of eight (8) such courses to be counted toward graduation.
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
English 8
Reading 1
Speech 1
Mathematics 6
Science 6
Government 2
U.S. History 4
Health 1
Consumer Economics 1
Physical Education 1
Humanities 2
Vocational Classes 2
Computers/keyboarding 1
TOTAL REQUIRED 37
ELECTIVES 14
TOTAL 50
All students must meet these minimum requirements prior to receiving a high school diploma. Each student must have completed the above minimum requirements and received graduation approval from the school counselor and principal. Only those students who have earned a Sugar-Salem diploma will be eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies.
Guidance
The counseling center provides graduates with college, career, academic, and military guidance and information. They also assist with scholarship and financial aid applications. They also help students with course selections and scheduling.
Counseling
Personal, group, social, developmental and family counseling may be available through school counselors. Besides the counseling office at the high school, the school has access to professionals in the areas of special testing, independent study, speech therapy, hearing and psychological problems.
At Sugar-Salem High School students can be actively involved in many ways. Besides academic work and extra curricular activities, there are a number of organized clubs that students can affiliate with. We would encourage you to consider these clubs and join one or more of them to help make your high school experience more enjoyable. These clubs are extracurricular and their meetings and functions take place outside of class time.
DEFINITIONS
DENIAL OF ATTENDANCE (EXPULSION, SUSPENSION)
A student may be denied the right to attend school if any of the following apply:
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Students may miss up to six days in any class without losing credit. Students missing more than six days may appeal to the school’s Attendance Review Board.
EXCUSES
All absences must be excused either through a written note or phone call within 24 hours following return to school; otherwise, the absence is classified as truant. Parents, guardians, doctors or other responsible persons should provide excuses for all students except married students or those of age 18 with a current signed parent consent form on file, who may speak for themselves.
MAKEUP WORK
It is the student’s responsibility to notify teachers prior to being absent. Teachers may require the work to be completed and turned in prior to departure. If not requested by a teacher, students will have the number of days absent, plus one, to make up work for each day missed.
A student can not make up attendance and tardies or other disciplinary requirements concurrently.
PROPER CHECK-OUT/ CLOSED CAMPUS
Students may not leave campus during the school day without first checking out through the office. Students will not be allowed to leave school grounds between the hours of 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. The only exceptions will be doctor’s appt., appear in court, or if a parent chooses to come to the school and check his/her student out of school. Leaving campus without properly checking-out is considered a TRUANCY.
Students may not remain on campus once they have checked out through the office. Upon returning to school, students must check back in through the office.
Dress Policy
General Statement
Teachers at Sugar-Salem High School have the right to exclude a student from their class if they feel the student is not dressed appropriately. The personal dress and appearance of students is left to the good taste and discretion of the individual student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) within the following guidelines:
Student Parking
We encourage students to ride the busses to and from school. There may be occasions when a student must bring a car to school. If you bring your car to school, we expect you to park it in the student parking lots which are on the south and east side of the building. No student cars are to be parked on the west side of the building or in the faculty parking areas. Students are not allowed to go to or be around their cars during the school day. The parking lot is considered “off limits” during school time and the lunch period.
Lockers
Lockers are the property of the school district. This allows the administration to inspect the lockers whenever they feel there is a need. Students are not to remove or tamper with lockers in any way. No offensive pictures or words are to be displayed in lockers. You are responsible for your locker. You will be accountable for all damage to your locker. If you have valuable items you must bring to school please check them in at the office for safe keeping.
Assemblies
Periodically during the year, assemblies of various kinds will be held. All assemblies have a purpose, and students are expected to behave appropriately and to pay attention. Assemblies are not a time to visit with friends. Please refrain from inappropriate behavior in assemblies such as whistling, yelling, booing, etc. All students are urged to attend assemblies. If for some reason you do not wish to attend an assembly, an optional room will be available. Students who do not attend an assembly must have studies to work on, remain until the assembly is over, and work individually. You must either be in the assembly or the optional room. You may not check out and go home during assemblies. They are considered a part of the school day and your attendance is required.
Classroom Rules
We expect you to show up on time—with appropriate learning materials to every class. Don’t ask to go to the restroom, get a drink, visit the office, make phone calls or leave class for any reason unless it is an emergency.
Late Assignments generally are not accepted. In rare cases will teachers allow late assignments to be handed in without some form of penalty. Check with your teachers about their policy on late work. If you have a problem you are expected to discuss the matter with your teacher ahead of time so that arrangements can be made to accept a late assignment.
Slug Rule
Once in class at Sugar-Salem High School, students are expected to have the necessary materials, do the work expected, and put forth the effort to get it done. We do not babysit non-producers at Sugar-Salem High School. Students who do not produce and just sit and waste time will be dealt with accordingly.
Cheating
Our staff expects all students to do their own work unless told that it is okay to work with others. Any kind of cheating (copying someone else’s work, borrowing answers or papers, writing answers on hands, etc.) is a big deal and will be dealt with accordingly. If you are caught cheating you will receive:
Computer and Internet Use
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computers just as they are in any other aspect of school life. Computers are provided as a privilege for students to conduct research and complete classroom assignments. Computer games are not allowed on school computers. Students may not download programs off the Internet or bring programs from home to download on school computers.
The school reserves the right to review files and communications without prior notice to maintain system integrity and ensure students are utilizing the network appropriately. Failure to comply with district and school rules will result in a loss of network access, disciplinary action, and possible referral to law enforcement agencies. Students are not allowed in the computer labs with out faculty or staff supervision.
In-School Suspension
When students are assigned in-school suspension, they are expected to show up on time, bring school work and supplies necessary to do their assignments, and follow the directions of the suspension room supervisors. Students who don’t do what is expected of them will be reassigned in-school suspension until they can get it done right. In-school suspension will be served at Sugar-Salem Junior High.
Detention
Detention is defined as a sixth period before school for one hour of supervised work or study. Students who are assigned detention need to show up on time with appropriate materials. Teachers may assign and conduct their own detention times.
The Sugar-Salem School District expects students who are provided with the opportunity to engage in District sponsored activities to be drug and alcohol free during their participation in these activities. Participants will demonstrate to the student body and community their willingness to be drug and alcohol free and their desire to be good representatives of Sugar-Salem High School.
Any student in grades 9-12 participating in interscholastic activities sponsored by the district and the IHSAA and/or any student whose participation in an extra-curricular activity requires that a student leave school grounds as a representative of the District may be required to be tested.
Students can be tested throughout the activity season in which he/she is participating. Each student will be responsible to complete the drug testing consent form prior to the beginning of the activity season.
REMEMBER, here are the kinds of behaviors that can get you suspended or expelled from school.
Each one of these behaviors violate the rights of others and are not acceptable in our school. Those students who do these things will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Disciplinary action can include but is not limited to the following.
Step 1: First Major Infraction- The student will be assigned one hour of detention.
Step 2: Second Major Infraction- The student will be assigned two hours of detention.
Step 3: Third Major Infraction- The student will be assigned one Saturday session.
Step 4: Fourth Major Infraction- The student will be assigned two Saturday sessions.
Step 5: The student will be assigned 1 to 5 days of in-school suspension.
Step 6: The student will be recommended to the board of trustees for expulsion for up to three trimesters.
If a student is assigned to in-school suspension or suspended due to a major infraction, the student will be ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity for 7 days.
Carrying a cell phone at school or on school grounds is not a individual right. It is a privilege granted to you by the school district. If you are in violation of any school rules pertaining to cell phone use you may lose this privilege. Cell phones, beepers, I-pods, headphones, etc. will be prohibited in the classroom. If these devices are seen by a teacher they will be confiscated and turned into the office. There may be disciplinary action.
Sexting- Any inappropriate comments that are sexual in nature or photos that are sexually explicit are unacceptable. If a student is the sender of recipient of such material or simply in possession he/she may be subject to criminal charges. Cell phones may be subject to viewing and may be confiscated by school officials. Technology Acceptable Use
The Sugar-Salem School District is pleased to offer access to a computer network for electronic information services. We strongly believe in the educational value of electronic services and recognize the potential to support curriculum and learning by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The Sugar-Salem School District will make every effort to protect students and staff from any misuses or abuses as a result of their experience with an information service.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited in the District. An employee, District agent, or student engages in sexual harassment whenever he/she makes unwelcome advances, requests sexual favors, or engages in other verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that:
II. has the purpose or effect of:
1. substantially interfering with the student’s educational environment;
2. creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment;
3. depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, opportunities or treatment; or
4. making submission to or rejection of such unwelcome conduct the basis for academic decisions affecting a student.
The terms “intimidating”, “hostile” and “offensive” include conduct which has the effect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, unwelcome touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, pressure for sexual activity, intimidation by words, actions, insults or name calling, teasing related to sexual characteristics, and spreading rumors related to a person’s alleged sexual activities.
Students who believe that they may have been sexually harassed or intimidated should contact a counselor, teacher, or administrator who will assist them in the complaint process. Supervisors or teachers who knowingly condone, or fail to report or assist a student to take action to remediate such behavior of sexual harassment or intimidation, may themselves be subject to discipline.
Any District employee who is determined, after an investigation, to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Any student of the District who is determined, after an investigation, to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion consistent with the discipline policy. Any person knowingly making a false accusation regarding sexual harassment will likewise be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge with regard to employees, or suspension and expulsion with regard to students.
The District will make every effort to insure that employees or students accused of sexual harassment or intimidation are given an appropriate opportunity to defend themselves against such accusations.
To the greatest extent possible, complaints will be treated in a confidential manner. Limited disclosure may be necessary in order to complete a thorough investigation. Retaliation against persons who file a complaint is a violation of law prohibiting discrimination, and will lead to disciplinary action against the offender.
Building administrators shall insure that student handbooks include this policy as well as the name, address, and telephone number of the individual responsible for coordinating the school’s compliance efforts.
An individual with a complaint alleging a violation of this policy shall follow the Uniform Grievance Procedure.
Cross Reference: 3210 Uniform Grievance Procedure
The Board recognizes that the misuse of drugs is a serious problem with legal, physical and social implications for the entire school community. As the educational institution of this community, the schools should strive to prevent drug abuse and help drug abusers by educational means where possible.
For purposes of this policy, “Drugs” shall mean:
In accordance with Federal law, the Board hereby establishes a “Drug-Free School Zone” that extends 1000 feet from the boundary of any school property. The Board prohibits the use, possession, concealment, delivery, or distribution of any drug or any drug-related paraphernalia at any time on District property, within the Drug-Free School Zone, or at any district-related event. Furthermore, the Superintendent shall take the necessary steps to ensure that an individual eighteen (18) years of age or older who knowingly delivers or distributes controlled substances so designated and prohibited by Idaho law within the
Drug-Free School Zone to another person is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The superintendent shall prepare guidelines for the identification and regulation of drug use in the schools. Such guidelines shall emphasize the prevention of drug use and include a statement to students that use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession of alcohol is harmful. The student handbook shall provide standards of conduct that are applicable to all students which clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity.
Sanctions for violation of this or any other policy which addresses illegal drug and alcohol possession, use or distribution may include, together with punitive action, voluntary referral to appropriate persons or agencies for screening and assessment.
The following rules shall apply to any searches and the seizure of any property by school personnel:
Rationale:
The ideal of sportsmanship permeates virtually every aspect of our culture. The ethic of fair play may be witnessed in all facets of life.
The ideal of sportsmanship has often been relegated to a secondary role, however, need exists to again make this role primary, and to restore placement of interscholastic activities in an educational perspective.
Everyone associated with an athletic event including coaches, athletes, officials, cheerleaders, spectators, and school administration play an important role in seeing that standards of sportsmanship are upheld before, during, and after a contest is played.
Be it resolved that the Sugar Salem School District defines sportsmanship as those qualities of behavior which are characterized by generosity and genuine concern for others.
The Spectator…….
The Player…………..
The Coach………….
In order to promote and recognize sportsmanship, the Sugar Salem School District supports the state effort sponsored by the Idaho High School Activities Association to encourage sportsmanship.