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CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 Vision Clover High School will pursue excellence in Planning, Instruction, Environment, and Professionalism to provide opportunities for all students to achieve world class knowledge, world class skills, and life and career characteristics. Mission The Clover High School Ninth Grade Campus will provide students with a more personalized educational experience in a nurturing environment. Welcome to the Clover High School Ninth Grade Campus! We are looking forward to an outstanding school year. The ninth grade students, while on a separate campus, are still a part of Clover High School. We will work to offer a nurturing environment and include our students in as many activities as possible to give them the total high school experience this year. We will encourage every student to get involved in some type of school related activity. These activities always make high school more enjoyable and memorable I am extremely proud and excited to

be a part of this faculty. We have an excellent staff that will help get your child’s high school career off to a great start and have them ready for the transition to the High School Campus. We will offer all of the required courses that will prepare students to be successful in academics at the High School Main Campus. Parents and other family members, please feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance. I look forward to this year with the expectation of making it your child’s best school year yet! Sincerely, Maurice Johnson Principal, Clover 9th Grade Campus 1 CHS ALMA MATER: Heres to thee, our Alma Mater, Dear ole Clover High. Ever shall we cling together As the time rolls by. Loyal ever to our standards That we hold so high; First in memory shall always be Dear ole Clover High. Ever shall the Blue and Gray Wave along the way; Never let one eer forsake it; Truth and honor portray. We will always, now and ever, Seek the best for Her. Heres to thee, our Alma Mater,

Clover High, All Hail! INTRODUCTION Your student handbook is a valuable tool. Keep it and use it throughout the year as a companion with two other booklets: 1) the Clover School District Calendar Booklet, and 2) the Clover High School Course Description Guide. The Clover School District Calendar Booklet includes information on the following topics: 1. District-wide policy 2. Calendar of events 3. School addresses and phone numbers The Clover High School Course Description Guide is issued to students in the spring of each year. It provides essential information about the following topics: 1. Graduation requirements 2. Promotion/Retention guidelines 3. Course weighting descriptions 4. Grading scales 5. Requirements for admission to South Carolina Public Colleges and Universities 6. College Prep/Certificate program details 7. Career Clusters and Study Majors 8. Course Descriptions Collectively these three documents provide all the information a student needs to understand the rules and

procedures in place at Clover High School. Also, the latest information concerning school procedures, events, activities, closings, e-mail addresses of faculty and staff, and homework/classwork is available at https://www.cloverk12scus/Domain/2637 Students should make it a daily habit at school to listen to the morning announcements. 2 BELL SCHEDULES 2018-2019 REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE 8:15 Academic Halls Open 8:25 - 9:55 First Block 10:02 - 11:37 Second Block 11:44 - 1:45 Third Block (see lunch schedule below) 1st Lunch 11:47-12:12 nd 2 Lunch 12:18-12:43 rd 3 Lunch 12:49-1:14 th 4 Lunch 1:20-1:45 1:51 - 3:20 Fourth Block 3:17 PM Announcements 2018-2019 FLEX BELL SCHEDULE 8:15 Academic Halls Open 8:25 - 9:43 First Block 9:50 - 10:20 FLEX 10:27 - 11:48 Second Block 11:55 - 1:55 Third Block (see lunch schedule below) 1st Lunch 12:00 - 12:25 nd 2 Lunch 12:30 - 12:55 rd 3 Lunch 1:00 - 1:25 4th Lunch 1:30 -1:55 2:02 - 3:20 Fourth Block 3:17 PM Announcements 3 CHS ADMINISTRATION AND

STAFF ADMINISTRATION Principal Assistant Principal Administrator Mr. Maurice Johnson Mrs. Ann Carol Love Mr. Matt Palmer STAFF Receptionist Secretary to Principal Attendance/Registrar Nurse Social Worker Mental Health Counseling School Resource Officer Mrs. Ashley Cole Mrs. Stephanie Stafford Ms. Sharron Burris Mrs. Natasha Duckwall Mrs. Natalie Rimmer Thrive Family Services John King SCHOOL COUNSELORS Students Counselor Last Name A-Ka Atavious Johnson Last Name Ke-Z Sherer Hopkins Students may, of course, visit either counselor for assistance. TELEPHONE NUMBERS Main Office Attendance Office Main Office Fax Counseling Dept. Transportation Auditorium District Office Adult Education Athletic Director Football Office 631-8500 631-8502 222-2353 631-8573 or 631-8574 810-8190 222-8018 810-8000 810-8440 810-8214 810-8239 4 "WHAT DO I DO IF I" need to go to tutoring? Students requesting tutoring before or after school should arrange a specific time and obtain a pass from

the providing teacher. The pass shall state the date and room number where the tutoring will occur. Passes should be obtained at least one day before the tutoring session is to occur. Students may also receive tutoring during Flex time am late to school? Students who arrive to school after 8:25AM must report to the attendance office to obtain a pass for first period admittance. If you are a breakfast eater, you will be provided time to eat prior to reporting to class. Late bus riders will also need to obtain a pass from a staff member when exiting the bus for admittance to class. Breakfast will be provided to late bus riders. .need my assignments if I am absent? The first step to obtain assignments is to visit your teacher’s Canvas page or by emailing the teacher; otherwise, requests for assignments should be made by calling the school office. A twenty-four hour turnaround time is needed for assignments requested through the office. miss a day of school? It is important to attend

school daily. If you are absent, your parent should provide a written note, or an official doctors excuse Policies concerning absences are contained in the handbook. get sick during the day? If you become ill at school, you should tell your teacher. Teachers will then determine if you need to see the nurse The nurse will then determine if parents need to be contacted. Do not hang out in the restrooms need to call home during the day? Only emergency situations will warrant calls home by students. You should first inform your teacher, who will then determine if you need to step outside the classroom to call home using your cell phone. If you do not have a cell phone, the teacher will write you a note to go to the office where you may use the school phone. get hurt at school? Any injury should be reported to the nearest adult so appropriate attention can be provided. If necessary, the school will call your parents to notify them. need to leave school early? Students cannot leave school

grounds without permission from the office. A student requesting early dismissal should: 1) Bring a note from parent/guardian stating the time and reason for dismissal. The note should be delivered to the attendance office prior to the start of school. 2) A student may be signed out by authorized adults. Only persons listed in our database as authorized adults may sign a student out of school. NO STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIGN OUT AFTER 2:45 PM need to ride a different bus? Due to possible overcrowding and safety issues on buses, requests to ride a different bus or to ride home with a friend on the bus will be denied. Students may only ride the bus they are assigned 5 .am having trouble with a student? The first step is to keep your cool. Any problems should be taken to your teacher or guidance counselor who will determine the next step. The next step will be a conversation with your administrator and possible peer mediation sessions want to bring a visitor to school? Visitors

such as friends or family from out of town cannot come to school with you. Liability and instructional issues prevent our ability to accommodate such requests. However, your parents and/or grandparents are always welcome to visit your school Any visitors should always sign in the office and obtain a visitors pass. am moving or changing phone numbers? Parents should notify the main office of any changes to a students data. We need the most accurate contact information at all times. am withdrawing from school? If you are moving to another district during the school year, your parents must come to the school and complete appropriate withdrawal papers. Any debts must be paid prior to records being forwarded need to bring medicine to school? If you need to bring a prescription, non-prescription, or over-the-counter medicine, you will need a note from your parents to the nurse to keep on file and the medicine must be in an original container. All prescription medicine must be turned into the

school nurse at the beginning of the school day. need to see my school counselor? You should stop by the counseling suite between classes to request an appointment. lose a textbook or workbook? You should report a lost book to your teacher immediately. You are responsible for the books you are issued and a lost book fee will be charged for a lost textbook - see Mr. Palmer There may be a replacement fee for workbooks want my schedule changed? Schedule changes will not be made except in extreme circumstances. If you have a question about your schedule, you may see your counselor. need to charge my computer? The Media Center and Cafeteria will be open in the morning at 7:45 am for access to charge your own computer. 6 ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS *CHS WILL STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL DISTRICT ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES AND POLICIES Policy JH Student Absences and Excuses Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for allowing and excusing student absences. Truancy The board believes that

attendance is a key factor in student achievement. Any absence from school represents an educational loss to the student. However, the board recognizes that some absences are unavoidable Any student in grades K-12 who misses school must present a written excuse signed by his/her parent or legal guardian. The excuse will contain such other information as directed by the administration. The school administration will keep all excuses confidential. If a student fails to bring a valid excuse to school, he/she will automatically receive an unlawful absence. The district will consider students lawfully absent under the following circumstances: They are ill and their attendance at school would endanger their health or the health of others. There is a death or serious illness in the immediate family. There is a recognized religious holiday of their faith. Prearranged absences for other reasons and/or extreme hardships at the discretion of the principal. Principal approval for pre-arranged

absences will take into account the number of other lawful or unlawful absences on the student’s record for that school year as well as the reason for the impending absence. The district will consider students unlawfully absent under the following circumstances: They are willfully absent from school without the knowledge of their parents (Ex. skipping school) They are absent without acceptable cause with the knowledge of their parents (Ex. oversleeping, missing the bus, vacation) If a student is given alternative punishment but elects OSS instead, the student will be deemed to be unlawfully absent. If a student accrues three unlawful absences in a row or five total unlawful absences within a school year, the student is considered truant, the school will initiate an “attendance intervention plan” to determine the reason for the absences and solutions to improve attendance. If attendance is not improved the parent may face court intervention and a referral to the Dept of Social

Services. When a student fails to report to school, the student is marked with an unlawful absence. If a student accrues three unlawful absences in a row or five total unlawful absences within a school year, the student is considered truant, the school will initiate an “attendance intervention plan” to determine the reason for the absences and solutions to improve attendance. If attendance is not improved the parent may face court intervention and a referral to the Department of Social Services. ALL ABSENCES REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION EXPLAINING WHY THE STUDENT WAS ABSENT. This documentation must be turned in within five days of the student’s return to school. These are not excuses, but documentation of a lawful absence to prevent truancy proceedings. These may take the form of the following: 1. Medical - All visits to a doctor must be verified by a note from the doctor stating the exact dates the student was under the doctor’s care and the date the student is allowed to return to

school. 2. Death in Immediate Family - Student must bring obituary of deceased family member. 3. Court Appearance - Student must bring document showing time and date of court appearance. 4. Parent Note – Parent note explaining awareness of and reason for absence (Not all parent notes will be considered lawful) 5. Extenuating circumstances - approved by the principal. All notes mentioned above can only make absences lawful. Per district policy and state law (cited above), students missing more than five (5) days in a quarter class, ten (10) days in a semester class, or twenty (20) days in a year-long class must make up that time through attendance recovery. Attendance recovery offerings are limited to eight (8) recovery sessions per quarter. Truancy is not to be confused with earning a Carnegie unit for high school credit Examples of lawful and unlawful absences are as follows but not limited to. 7 Lawful Absences *Student illness that poses a danger to others *A death in the

immediate family *Medical doctor required absences *Court dates Unlawful Absences *Absences without parent knowledge *Absences without acceptable cause with parent knowledge *Family trips or vacation Credit Awarded/Attendance Guidelines The school year consists of 180 days. High school students, regardless of grade level, may lose credit when they exceed five (5) absences for a 45-day quarter course, ten (10) absences in a 90-day semester course, and twenty (20) absences in a 180-day (year-long) course. Courses that meet every other day for the year are the same as 90-day semester courses Attendance at the high school is counted by period. A student must be in attendance at least one-half of the period (45 minutes) to be counted as present for the course. Excessive absences are defined as the number of days that would prevent a student from receiving credit for a course or being promoted to the next grade. A high school student must attend 120 “seat hours” to earn credit for a

course. Any time missed in a course which causes a student to fall below the required seat hours must be made up by completing assigned work reflecting assignments covered in class during the absence in order for the student to earn credit for the course. Content recovery will be offered by teachers each nine-week grading period. Only assignments which cover absences during the current nine weeks can be recovered. The purpose of this program is to enable students with attendance problems to make up missed class time by completing assignments comparable to work missed. The school makes every effort to inform students and parents of attendance status. An automated phone system is used daily to inform parents when students miss one or more classes. Letters are sent home for excessive absences and also to notify students of attendance recovery opportunities. The Parent Portal allows parents and students to see attendance from any Internet connection. However, keeping track of attendance is

ultimately a student responsibility Students may inquire about their individual attendance in the school attendance office. If absences exceed the maximum number allowed per course, credit will be withheld due to non-attendance. Students must complete the required assignments in order to recover attendance and receive credit for the course. ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK Students are expected to make up all work missed during an absence. It is the responsibility of students to get assignments when they are absent from school. Students are encouraged to get assignments from their teachers This information can be found on the teacher’s Canvas page or by emailing the teacher. Students who are to be absent from school for an extended period should request assignments from their teachers prior to the absence. Requests for assignments may also be made by calling the school office. Please give the office staff at least twenty-four (24) hours to get assignments Teachers will permit students

to make-up work missed during an absence, as long as the student makes appropriate arrangements with the teacher. Assignments should be made up prior to the end of the current grading period to include the interim grading period. The week prior to the end of a grading period will default to the end of the following term. Students will not be excused from assigned work during an absence. A student who is absent from school on the day of a test or the due date for a major project, but who was present for all instruction leading up to that day and was aware of the test/due date, must take the test or submit the project on the day he/she returns to class. 8 SIGN-IN & SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES Signing in and out of school are procedures to help students come and go for scheduled appointments and account for attendance without penalty for cutting class. Signing in: All students arriving after 8:25 am with a parent and/or a note should report to the attendance office and sign in. Students

who arrive late and do not sign in will receive disciplinary consequences. Signing out: Parental/Guardian approval for early dismissal applies to ALL students regardless of age. Students must go by the attendance office and sign out before leaving campus. Requests should be made with a written note from a parent/guardian. Due to periods of high call volume the school cannot guarantee processing of voicemail requests in a prompt manner. This request should include: 1. Students full name 2. Reason for leaving school early 3. Phone number of parent/guardian Students are responsible for making up all homework, missed assignments, and tests when out of class. NO STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIGN OUT AFTER 2:45 PM. Frequent early dismissals may result in a conference with school administration. SCHOOL CLOSING OR DELAYED OPENING Clover School District uses a phone notification system to relay important information to our parents and students. In the event of any changes to our school day such

as a school closing, a delayed opening, or an early dismissal, the phone notification will be put into action and all parents/guardians will be contacted by the school district office and/or the school with a recorded voice message sharing relevant information. A decision is generally made no later than 6:00 AM regarding school closing during inclement weather. All decisions regarding school closings are made by the superintendent Additionally, you may listen for the announcements pertaining to Clover Schools or The Clover School District on the following radio and/or TV stations: WRHI radio Rock Hill, WBZK radio York/Chester, WZXI radio Gastonia, WSOC radio Charlotte, WROQ radio Charlotte, WAGI radio Gaffney, WBTV Charlotte, WSOC Charlotte, and WSPA Spartanburg. ILLNESSES/ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL A student who becomes ill at school must request permission from a teacher or an administrator to report to the nurse’s office. If it is necessary to leave school, the student must have the

parent or guardian contact office personnel/school nurse to give permission for the student to leave campus. The student must then sign out in the attendance office Under NO circumstances may a student who is ill remain in a restroom. Accidents involving personal injury occurring at school should be reported to a teacher, administrator, or school nurse within 24 hours. Documentation of accidents must be made in order for school insurance to be applied 9 ACADEMICS GRADING Numerical grades are used to report students’ academic progress in grades 9 – 12. The grade reporting scales are as follows: College Prep/Honors/Dual Credit A B C D F - 90 – 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 Below 60 These categories are used for the creation of school honor rolls and determining certain awards. The South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale is used to compute class rank and GPA. The Clover High School Course Description Guide explains the scale in greater detail. Grade reports* will be issued at the

end of each nine-week period. Report cards will be mailed to the parent/guardian at the end of second semester. Students will receive interim reports which describe progress in all subject areas These grade reports give parents an opportunity to call the school and arrange conferences with teachers. *See the district calendar for interim report & report card issue dates at CSD Calendar - CLICK HERE UNIFORM GRADING POLICY Academic achievement is measured through a uniform grading system at CHS. Each nine-week grading period must contain major assignments such as tests, research papers, projects, reports, etc. These assignments make up 60% of the nine weeks’ grade Minor grades from quizzes, classwork, homework, etc. will make up 40% of the nine-weeks’ grade Overall, the distribution for nine week grading is as follows: Semester Classes: Major grades (tests, projects) 60% Minor grades (quizzes, homework) 40% Quarter Classes: Major grades (tests, projects) Minor grades (quizzes,

homework) 50% 30% A student who scores below a 70 on a major test will have one opportunity to retest before the end of the grading period, to include the interim grading period, for a maximum grade of 70 in any CP/Honors class and a maximum grade of 60 in an Advanced Placement or Dual Credit class. The teacher may re-write the test or use the original. Semester Course Final Grades will be calculated as 1st nine weeks 40% 2nd nine weeks Exam Classroom assessments 40% 20% 80% Exam 1st Semester average 20% 50% 2nd Semester average 50% follows: Quarter Course (9-Weeks) Final Grades will be calculated as follows: Year-Long course Final Grades will be calculated as follows: (For year-long average, each semester is calculated as per “Semester Course final grades”) All courses with a South Carolina End-of-Course exam (EOC) must count the EOC exam as 20% of the final course grade, regardless of the course duration. These courses are: Algebra 1, Intermediate Algebra, Biology

I, English I, and US History. 10 TUTORING AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Each teacher at Clover High offers student assistance outside of class time. Each teacher is responsible for publishing their assistance times. Please check with your teachers to schedule a tutoring session before or after school when necessary Students are also expected to make good use of FLEX Time. The CHS Ninth Grade Campus also offers an After School Tutoring Program during the 2nd and 4th nine weeks grading period. Peer tutoring can be arranged via the National Honor Society and Teacher Cadet program. Students needing assistance should contact their guidance counselor for more information. STUDENT RECORDS The principal is the legal custodian of all student records at his/her school. The principal must require prior written consent before information is divulged to third parties. An exception to this rule exists for school district employees who have legitimate interests in viewing the records, as well as

officials in other schools in which the student seeks to enroll. Any parent/guardian who wants to inspect his/her childs records must make the request to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. Any questions about student records and the review/inspection of records and related matters should be addressed to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. VISITORS Clover School District values parental and community involvement in our schools. We also value daily instructional time and the security of our campuses. To this end, all school visitors must sign in at the main office and be issued a visitor’s pass prior to entering the building. A photo ID will be required Parents are welcome to visit students in their classrooms. Prior notification and permission from the principal will assist parents in scheduling the visitation in the most timely manner. Parent visitations should be conducted in such a way as to not impede the instructional program

of the class. This helps ensure the best possible education for all students Siblings, friends, or students from other schools will not be allowed to visit classrooms. Parents are also welcome to sign in and have lunch with their child during their lunch period in an area designated by the Principal. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the principal, superintendent, or designee Appointments are required for teacher conferences and may be scheduled directly with the teacher or through the main office. An Administrator or Counselor may be present. Teachers and students will not be called out of classes unless an emergency exists. Articles and messages to be delivered to teachers and students must be left at the office. The office staff will see that they are delivered with a minimum amount of class interruption. Balloons, flowers, food, etc, will not be delivered during the school day Parents are welcome to visit students in their classrooms; however, prior notification and

permission is required and guidelines must be followed. Visits must not interrupt instructional routines and should be observational in nature HONOR GRADUATES & JUNIOR MARSHALS Students are selected for graduation honors based on weighted rank in their class at the end of the senior year. Students graduating with a 4.0 GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Scale receive Honors Students who have a 45 GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Scale receive Highest Honors. Junior Marshals are defined as the top 30 students of the junior class. Ranking is based on weighted rank in class at the end of the third quarter of the junior year. Marshals are asked to participate in graduation exercises and various other school activities 11 “EARLY COMPLETION” OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION PLANS Occasionally, students will need to complete their graduation requirements in less than four years. Any student who plans to graduate at the end of the first semester of their senior

year must apply at their IGP conference the prior school year, or by April 1st of their junior year. Any student who plans to graduate after three years in high school, must declare this status at their IGP conference during the prior school year. Students who plan to complete all requirements for graduation by the first semester of their senior year, and not return for the spring, will not be enrolled as active students at Clover High School during the spring semester. This means they may not participate in school-sponsored activities such as sports, student council, band, chorus, prom, spring commencement, etc. during the Spring semester A separate graduation ceremony will be held for winter graduates on Thursday, December 20th, 2018. Transcripts will note the GPA’s but not the class rank Scholarship eligibility and determination will be determined through alternative means by the Commission of Higher Education and the Department of Education. Please see your counselor for

additional information. The student and parent/guardian must apply for a hardship for early graduation during the IGP conference with a counselor. An application must be completed and submitted. Students who fail to meet these requirements will receive a diploma at the end of the school year, but may not participate in the graduation or baccalaureate ceremonies. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS) Students are invited to join the National Honor Society if they have earned a cumulative GPA of 4.25 or better on the 50 Uniform Grading Scale and receive positive teacher recommendations. Students meeting these requirements at the end of their sophomore year will be asked to join NHS in the fall of their junior year. Students not meeting the requirements until the end of their junior year will be asked to join NHS in the fall of their senior year. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES POLICIES FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Effects of H.3241 on Student Athletics Eligibility (Charter Schools) ❖ A charter

school student is eligible to compete for, and if selected, participate in any extracurricular activities not offered by the student’s charter school, which are offered at the resident public school he would otherwise attend. A charter school student is eligible to compete for, and if selected, participate in an activity governed by the South Carolina High School League offered at the resident public school he would otherwise attend if the League governed activity is not offered at the student’s charter school. ❖ A charter school student is eligible for extracurricular activities at the student’s resident public school consistent with eligibility standards as applied to full-time students of the resident public school. Clarifications: ❖ Student must reside (with League recognized guardians) in attendance zone of the public school in which the student participates. ❖ Students attending charter schools that are members of the South Carolina High School League must be eligible

to participate at their respective charter school in order to participate at their respective resident public school. ❖ Students attending charter schools that are not members of the South Carolina High School League must meet all League requirements of their respective resident public school except enrollment and attendance in the resident public school. ❖ Opportunity only available at traditional public school, not permitted at exclusive magnet schools, exclusive technology schools, other charter schools, or private schools. ❖ Sport must not be offered at charter school for which the student is eligible. ❖ Students that change residence (by League’s transfer rules standards), but remain at same charter school will have the following option: Transfer eligibility to school in new residence area immediately. 12 Effects of S.149 on Student Athletics Eligibility (Home Schools and Governor’s Schools) An act to amend the code of laws of South Carolina, 1976, so as to enact

the "equal access to interscholastic activities act" by adding section 59-63-100 so as to permit home-school students and Governors School students to participate in interscholastic activities of the school district in which the students reside subject to certain conditions, and to provide additional requirements for charter school students to participate in interscholastic activities. Clarifications: This access is only available at “traditional public schools” not exclusive magnet schools, exclusive technical schools, charter schools and/or private schools. The home-schooled student must have been taught in the setting for a full academic year prior to participating in an interscholastic activity. The student may satisfy this requirement by being home-schooled for a full academic year at any time prior to participation. Student must notify the superintendent of the school district in writing of his/her intent to participate in the interscholastic activities as a

representative of the school before the beginning of the season (first day of legal practice) for the activity in which he/she wishes to participate. Home schooled and/or Governor’s School students may participate on athletic teams at the traditional public schools of their “League recognized” legal residence. The home-schooled student must reside (with League recognized guardians) in attendance zone of the public school in which the student participates. The student must meet all League requirements at the resident public school except enrollment and attendance. A student that changes residence (by League’s transfer standards) eligibility will transfer to the new residence school immediately. Note: Governor’s School students may only participate in sports not offered at the school. EXTRA-CURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Both extracurricular and co-curricular programs have the following characteristics: 1. They are financed primarily by the school district.

2. They include student participants who represent the school district. 3. They may include a selection process to determine participation. 4. They may include practices for performance and scheduled performances/competitions outside the school day. However, extracurricular and co-curricular programs also have some distinctions from each other. Extra-curricular activities are activities performed by students that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of the school or district. Such activities are generally voluntary, social or athletic in nature Students may organize and direct these activities under faculty sponsorship. Students who participate in extra-curricular activities are held to a higher standard than regular students as they represent the school in a public way. Athletic department and team rules/expectations may exceed those in the student handbook These additional expectations will be shared by the athletic director, head coach, or group sponsor prior to the

start of a season or group activity. Extracurricular activities are not part of the regular school curriculum, are not graded, do not offer credit, and do not take place during classroom time. Examples of extracurricular activities in Clover School District include: Sports teams (all tryout dates and rules apply to ALL student participants) Robotics teams Academic quiz teams Model United Nations Clubs (Interact, Jr. Optimist Club, etc) Speed Stacking Co-curricular activities are programs that are associated with the curriculum in the regular classroom.In order to participate in co-curricular activities, students must be enrolled in a particular class in which they are earning a grade. Examples of co-curricular activities in Clover School District include: 13 Band (Marching, Symphonic, Color Guard, Drum Line, Ensembles) Chorus (Choraliers, Ensembles) Career & Technical Associates (HOSA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA) ROTC Academic organizations/groups (Jr. Scholars,

National Junior Honor Society, Honor Society) *Note: Only students who are enrolled in Clover School District may participate in co-curricular activities ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES To be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities or sports, a student must meet the following: 1. All requirements of the South Carolina High School League The general rule to be eligible for high school sports is: During the year prior to participation, students must pass five units (or all units if enrolled in less than five) and have an overall passing average. The school extends this policy for participation in extra-curricular activities also Furthermore, the school requires students to maintain the league guidelines during the year. If a student falls below the guidelines, he/she will be placed on probation until the next grading period. If the student continues to perform below guidelines, he/she will become ineligible until the following grading period, pending improved

grades. 2. The athletic department is responsible for checking and reporting eligibility to the high school league Students with questions about eligibility should ask the school athletic director or their respective coaches. 3. Individual sponsors are responsible for checking and reporting eligibility for non-athletic activities 4. Some activities that occur after school and are co-curricular (ie these activities are a graded component for a particular course) are not governed by this policy. These activities include, but are not limited to, All-State Band and Chorus events and Career & Technology Education Competitions. The principal maintains a list of these activities STUDENT ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Policy JJA Student Organizations Issued 4/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for the conduct of student organizations. The activities and financial affairs of student body organizations in the school district will be conducted in accordance

with state law and the policies, rules and regulations of the school district. The board is authorized to regulate, control or prohibit clubs or other such activities on school property or during school hours. The board delegates to the principal of each school jurisdiction over all athletic, student organizations and activity funds. Qualifications for membership in student organizations The public school is a democratic institution which requires that membership in clubs and other organizations of the school be based on objective criteria. These criteria must permit all students to compete for membership without prejudice as to race, creed or subjective judgment of their peers. Any combination of the following may be used as the basis for selecting students for membership. scholarship citizenship grade level subject level special proficiency evaluated by certificated personnel on the basis of predetermined standards Under no circumstances is the membership in a school club to be

determined by the subjective judgment of students constituting the club. There are clubs and organizations for everyone at Clover High School. These programs are designed to have an integral role in carrying out the philosophy and goals of Clover High School. More information about clubs can be obtained from the sponsors or the school website. In order for a student to represent any part of Clover High Schools program or to participate in any activity sponsored by the school which is held after school, the student must be in attendance a minimum of two blocks on the day the activity takes place. (THIS RULE APPLIES TO ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING FINE ARTS AND ATHLETICS.) 14 A student whose absences fall under the four categories listed in Student Absences may be given permission to participate by the principal. Students who are suspended out-of-school are barred from attending any school activities during the dates they are suspended or expelled. SCHOOL - SPONSORED TRIPS

Students must travel together on school-sponsored transportation for trips. Students traveling with the group will be under the jurisdiction of the school and must abide by the same rules of conduct and discipline which apply at school. Students going on trips must have written permission from home. Students who will miss classes due to a field trip must check with teachers prior to the trip to receive homework, class work, and due dates. If a due date for assigned work falls on a date of absence because of a field trip, the due date shall become the last day of class prior to the field trip departure. COUNSELING SERVICES Students should know their school counselors who are located in the Counseling Center above the Main Office. Students may seek help from a counselor for various reasons (personal, emotional, social, or academic). Counselors are available to students and parents to assist in areas of academic work, career choices, course selection, and continuing education. The

Counseling Center is open from 8:00 a.m until 3:45 pm on school days Appointments for both students and parents will be handled through the receptionist and may be scheduled before school, after school, or during class time with teacher approval. Thrive Family Services Clover High School also houses 2 School-Based Mental Health Therapists. A therapist from Thrive Family Services will be housed on the CHS Ninth Grade Campus. Referrals for school-based therapy may come from students, parents, teachers, administrators, and counselors. Fees may be associated with this service MEDIA CENTER The NGC media center is open daily from 7:45-3:45. Students are welcome anytime during the school day with a pass from a teacher or administrator. Students may come in before or after school, or at lunch, without a pass The media center offers soft, comfortable seating for reading or studying as well as flex computer space where students can collaborate on projects. Books may be checked out for two

weeks. Students should bring Macbooks or school ID cards to the media center to check out Books may be renewed unless another student has placed one on hold. Students may renew their own books by logging in to their Destiny accounts. Ebooks and digital audiobooks are easily accessible in Destiny Books from Clover High School’s main campus library are available to NGC students. CHS library books can be sent to NGC by courier and will be available within one school day (unless they are currently checked out at CHS). There are no charges for overdue library books at NGC, but students are expected to remember due dates and be considerate of other students who want to read the same books. Students may not check out another book if they have overdue books more than ten days late. Lost or badly damaged books must be paid for 15 FOOD SERVICES (CAFETERIA) Students are not allowed to leave campus at any time during the school day or during lunch. 1. Only one meal will be sold to each

student as he/she passes through the line 2. Clover School District does not allow charges/credit to accounts in grades 7-12 3. Cafeteria food is allowed only in the cafeteria and outdoor patio areas 4. No food or drinks are allowed in restrooms at any time 5. After finishing lunch, students are responsible for the following: Clean up your table & chairs and dispose of trash properly. Place chairs under the table when you leave. 2018 - 2019 School Year Meal Prices: Student Lunch: $2.65 Reduced: $55 Premium Lunch: $3.40 Student Breakfast: $1.60 Reduced: $.40 *A la carte items and optional lunches are available at additional costs. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are supplied to students at no cost by the state of South Carolina. Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of books and are encouraged to use book covers. All textbooks are bar-coded and individual books are assigned to individual students electronically. Students must turn in the specific

book they are assigned each semester, or they will be responsible for full replacement costs as determined by the state depository. Students are required to return all textbooks upon completion of coursework at Clover High School or upon withdrawal from school. When students lose a textbook, they are responsible for payment to replace the book. Students are also responsible for damage to books. There are no waivers for lost books or damage fees Students must see Mr Palmer regarding lost books When a lost or damaged book is paid, a receipt will be issued as verification of payment. If a book is found and returned, a refund will be issued. Report cards will be held at the end of the school year if all textbooks issued have not been returned. LOCKERS Lockers are issued to individual students at the beginning of each year upon request and are not to be shared. It is impossible to allow students to choose locker locations. Students may request a locker. Locker security depends on the

student maintaining the confidentiality of the combination While the school makes every attempt to ensure locker security, the school is not responsible for items stolen from lockers. Students are encouraged not to put valuables in lockers. Lockers are for storing books and school supplies during the day Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to search and inspection at any time. Students should not store anything in a locker that is in violation of any law, school rule, or board policy. Students are subject to the same penalties when items are in lockers as when they are in their personal possession. Keeping the locker clean and neat is the responsibility of the student. Stickers and marker graffiti in lockers are prohibited Some lockers require the use of separate locks. Students who are issued locks for these lockers must return the lock at the end of the school year. Personal locks from home are not allowed Any non-school locks will be cut off by the school Students

are to report locker problems to Mr. Palmer as soon as they occur Students may be held liable for damages 16 MACBOOK AIR IJND - Acceptable Use of Technology Purpose: To establish the foundation for technology literacy for the students and employees of Clover School District. By providing access to technology, the district intends to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, communication and learning and by allowing access to resources unavailable through traditional means. The availability of Internet access provides a unique educational opportunity for students and staff to contribute to the districts presence on the worldwide web. This medium of communication provides an opportunity to share accurate information with the community, the state and the world about the districts curriculum and instruction, school-authorized activities and other related information. The district provides this instructional resource as an educational tool

for staff and the technology acceptable use policy will govern its uses. The failure to follow this policy may result in the loss of privileges or other disciplinary measures as outlined in JCDA. The Clover School District has taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate materials on the Internet. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials and a persistent user may discover inappropriate information. The school district believes that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweigh the possibility that users may procure materials that are not consistent with educational goals of the district. Users are responsible for reporting to the district’s director of technology or his/her designee controversial or inappropriate websites they are able to access so the websites can be added to the districts filter. In order to maintain access to the Internet, employees and students will abide by the rules and

regulations for acceptable use outlined in administrative rule IJND-R. Unauthorized or inappropriate use of technology may include, but is not limited to: taking pictures or recording without permission, cheating, harassment or bullying, use during unauthorized times or use for unauthorized activities. IJND-R - Acceptable Use of Technology This administrative rule governs the use of the district’s computers, network, Internet and electronic research and communication resources by district employees, students and guest users and the use of personal electronic devices used on school property or during school-related events. It is intended to protect the integrity of district operations and instructional programs, as well as to outline the rights and responsibilities of district employees and guest users. These rules will be in effect at all times Scope This administrative rule applies to the following persons/entities. 1. all district employees including regular, part-time, temporary

and contract employees 2. all students enrolled in district schools 3. all other authorized users of any of the district’s technology resources, regardless of district affiliation or reason for usage 4. all district owned or operated technology resources or systems which are subscribed to and/or paid for by the district 5. all personal electronic devices used on school property or during school-related events Acceptable Use Agreements At the beginning of each year, the principals will send letters to parents/legal guardians describing the level of Internet supervision and access available at the school. At the elementary grades, the teacher or technology assistant will directly control all Internet access. In grades 3-12, students will be required to read and sign the acceptable use contract, IJND-E(1) The contract must also be signed by the parent/legal guardian. Only those students with this signed contract on file will be allowed access to the Internet. Employees must sign a

similar contract, IJND-E(2) These contracts spell out guidelines for Internet use as well as consequences for violating the guidelines. Confidential information The district’s research, information and communication resource systems have security measures in place; however, such measures do not guarantee total security. As a result, information generally considered to be personal or confidential should not be sent via the district’s communication resources except through means deployed for that purpose or approved for that purpose. The district cannot assume responsibility for lost or stolen information sent or received via the district’s communication resources. General digital technologies usage and online access The following actions are prohibited. • Knowingly loading or creating viruses • Loading or attempting to load software or files onto a school computer without permission • Loading or attempting to load software or files onto the district network without

permission of the information technology department 17 • • • • • • • • • • Accessing or modifying data without authorization Modifying passwords without authorization Unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking” or other unlawful activities Unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination of personal information regarding minors Network and Internet usage Access to the district network and Internet is made available to authorized users for educational and district operational purposes. All authorized users will receive instruction on proper use of the district’s network and Internet system. Although students will be under teacher supervision while on the network, it is not possible to constantly monitor every individual student and what data they are accessing on the network. Some students might encounter information that is not of educational value The district will not be liable for the users’ inappropriate use of the district’s electronic

communication resources or violations of copyright restrictions, users’ mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users. The district will not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on the Internet. The district prohibits the use of its network and the Internet to intentionally access, view, download, store, transmit or receive any information that contains material which is in violation of any district policy or administrative rule, or any local, state and/or federal laws or regulations. Prohibited material includes, but is not limited to, the following. Obscenity or pornography Threats Material that is intended, or could reasonably be perceived, to be harassing or discriminatory Inappropriate use of material that is copyrighted or protected by trade secret Material used to further any commercial business, product advertising, virus transmission or political activity Material that is potentially disruptive of the learning environment The

district reserves the right to monitor and/or review all uses of the district network and the Internet, and users should not have any expectation of privacy in any information accessed, viewed, downloaded, stored, transmitted or received. Accessing inappropriate sites The school district will use technology protection measures to the best of the district’s ability to protect students from inappropriate access. Employee, student and visitor activities may be monitored by the district to detect unauthorized uses of the Internet and or access to inappropriate sites that have visual depictions that include obscenity, child pornography and other pornography or otherwise are violations of this administrative rule. Reporting District and school computer technicians as well as other district employees who are working with a computer and come across sexually explicit images of children must report this to local law enforcement. The report must include the name and address of the owner or

person in possession of the computer. Off-campus conduct Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers and staff members should be aware that the district may take disciplinary actions for conduct initiated and/or created off-campus involving the inappropriate use of the Internet or web-based resources if such conduct poses a threat or substantially interferes with or disrupts the work and discipline of the schools, including discipline for student harassment and bullying. Personal use of social media When students publish content, post pictures or maintain dialogue through Facebook or any other social networking tool, the professionalism, integrity and ethics in their role as a student should never be compromised. Inappropriate use of social media or electronic communication tools may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. 18 Electronic mail (email) usage The district’s email system is made available to authorized users for educational and district

operational purposes. All authorized users will receive instruction on proper use of the district email system. The district prohibits the use of its email system for unprofessional and/or inappropriate purposes to include, but not be limited to, the following. • Creating, transmitting or receiving emails containing any language or depictions that could reasonably be perceived by others as being offensive, threatening, obscene, sexual, racist or discriminatory • Any use that violates local, state and/or federal laws or regulations • Setting up or operating a commercial business All electronic messages created, transmitted or received via the district’s email system, including those created, transmitted or received for personal use, are the property of the district. The district reserves the right to archive, monitor and/or review all use of its email system and users should not have any expectation of privacy in any electronic message created, transmitted or received on the

district’s email system. Third party access to systems and/or data Within limited circumstances, the district sub-contracts specific work to be performed on behalf of the district in areas including, but not limited to, software development, system support, hardware acquisition and provisioning, and training. As part of these agreements, specific authority is granted to the sub- contracted third party to access the district’s network and data, including student information and financial information. These agreements and authorizations of access to systems, networks or data are temporary in duration and bound by non-disclosure principles, confidentiality and time frames established within the agreement between the district and any third party. All local, state and federal statutes, laws or regulations regarding confidentiality of student information or financial information apply. Sub-contracted work being performed on behalf of the district is limited to the specified parameters

within the agreement. Upon completion of the agreed upon work, access to district systems or data is to be considered terminated. This termination of access will be accomplished either by manual action taken by the district technology department, or considered as the default access status of the third party following the completion of agreed upon work or tasks. At no time will access to systems or data be continued beyond the completion of work or duration of specified time. Any physical or virtual access, either locally or remotely, to networks, systems or data must be approved by the district technology department or the superintendent. No other district entity holds the authority to grant access to any networks, systems or data In circumstances where access is granted, the specific access is valid only for the duration of specifically agreed upon work and/or time frames. At the completion of agreed upon work, access is considered terminated Once access is considered terminated, new

authorization of access must be granted by the district technology department or the superintendent prior to any new work, continuance of work or attempted access. Continuance of access authority is never automatic or to be assumed by any third party Violations All authorized users of district research and communication resources are expected to report any use that is believed to be unauthorized, excessive or otherwise in violation of this administrative rule. District employees who witness, experience or otherwise learn about a suspected violation should report the matter to their immediate supervisor. Students who witness, experience or otherwise learn about a suspected violation should report the matter to a teacher or school administrator. Other authorized users who witness, experience or otherwise learn about a suspected violation should report the matter to a district administrator. Report cards will be held at the end of the school year if the Macbook Air and all school issued

accessories have not been turned in and form signed for said return. If the device and its accessories are not returned to the school by June 30, the device will be considered lost, and the student will be responsible for payment. 19 DISCIPLINE PERTAINING TO MACBOOK AIR Level 1 Violations *Includes but not limited to: repeated uncharged device, unprepared for class, careless, off-task use, listening to music at inappropriate times 1st offense – teacher discipline 2nd offense – teacher discipline 3rd offense – teacher discipline (parent contact) 4th offense – refer to administration Examples of teacher discipline - verbal redirection - student/teacher conference - class restricted use - alternate assignments - teacher assigned detention - parent/teacher communication/conference Level 2 Violations *Includes but not limited to: acceptable use policy violations, harmful or malicious activities, accessing and/or sharing inappropriate materials, inappropriate videos or photos

Examples of administrator discipline - student/administrator conference - In-School Suspension (1-5 days) - Out of School Suspension (1-5 days) - Restricted use of device/restricted user Any offense classified as level 2, a major classroom disruption, or criminal conduct will be referred immediately to an administrator. The administrator will notify parents and determine discipline Only an administrator can assign ISS or OSS. SAFEGUARDING PERSONAL PROPERTY CHS does not assume liability for the safekeeping of personal property. Students are highly discouraged from bringing high-theft items to school. This includes large amounts of cash, expensive jewelry, and electronic devices Never leave these items in a PE dressing room/gym locker or in any other unattended area. The school will confiscate any of these items when they are a distraction to student learning and only return the item(s) to the student’s parent or legal guardian. FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS Drills are important in

training students to act appropriately in an emergency. When the fire alarm is sounded, students will exit quickly and silently. Follow the exit schedule unless entrances are blocked Students and teachers must clear the building by at least 100 feet. Fire lane/driveways must remain clear Students are to remain with their classes in order for attendance to be taken. Do not re-enter the building until a signal or announcement is given by one of the administrators Students acting improperly during a drill are subject to disciplinary action. 20 FINES/FEES Students are responsible for clearing all outstanding fines and fees by the end of each school year. If in doubt, students should check with the Cafeteria staff, School Bookkeeper in the Main Office, textbook coordinator and Media Center staff to verify fees or fines due. PE/Athletic locks issued by the school should be returned and return forms signed School issued MacBook Air and school purchased accessories should be returned

before the end of the school year. If fines and/or fees are not paid, students will not be issued report cards. Students will be directed to pay fees at registration. Students with a balance of fees at registration will not be allowed to purchase parking or yearbook at registration. HEALTH GUIDELINES MEDICATION TAKEN AT SCHOOL AR JGCD-R Assisting Students with Medications ALL prescription medications must be kept in the health room with the EXCEPTION of life sustaining medications (Inhalers for asthma, Insulin for diabetes and Epi-Pen for severe allergies). All medications require a parent permission form In addition, Schedule II/Controlled Substance prescription medications require a Physician Medication Permission Form. All medications including over-the-counter (tylenol, ibuprofen, etc) and Prescription require a parent permission form to be kept on file in the health room. The Physician Medication Permission Form must include the following: • student’s full name • healthcare

provider’s name • written authorization from the healthcare provider (letter from the healthcare provider or healthcare provider’s signature on school-provided form) • date of the request/termination date for assisting the student with medication • name and purpose of the medication • dosage • time to be administered The parent/legal guardian is responsible for ensuring the appropriate dosage of medication arrives at school. All medication must be in the original prescribed container. Any prescription must be transported to school by the parent/guardian and given to the school nurse. The student must bring a request form for each new or different medication; also, the parent/legal guardian will assume responsibility for informing the school of any change in medication. One permission form per year will suffice for medications that will be given on a long-term basis or those medications administered in cases of exposure to allergens, for example, epinephrine for bee

stings. Students will not possess or transport prescription medications. The school retains the discretion to reject requests for giving or assisting with medication at school. The school will not be responsible for any adverse drug reactions The parent/legal guardian will reclaim any unused medications with one week of the termination of treatment or within one week of the last day of school. The school will destroy any unused medications after this time OVER-THE-COUNTER-MEDICATIONS If a student would like to have the ability to take their own over the counter medications, you must have a signed parent /guardian permission form on file in the health room at the beginning of each school year. This is to include medications such as Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, cough syrup to list a few. Student’s over the counter medication is not to be shared with others and must be in the original container. 21 CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT / IMMUNIZATIONS/ DHEC SCHOOL EXCLUSION LIST Policy JGCB Student

Immunizations Issued 4/10 The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control requires that no child will be admitted to any public, private or parochial school (grades kindergarten through 12) or any child development program under the control of the South Carolina Department of Education without first presenting a valid South Carolina certificate of immunization. The student should have immunizations against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, rubella (German measles), varicella (chicken pox) and hepatitis B. The District will implement a program of random drug/alcohol testing of student athletes. If your child has one of the conditions or illnesses listed below, please keep him/her home from school. Call your child’s school to let them know why your child is absent. Send the appropriate note when your child returns to school Chicken Pox/Varicella - Children with chicken pox may return to school with a parent note once all sores and

blisters are dried/scabbed over.Diarrhea - Keep your child home if he/she has had 3 or more loose stools in 24 hours or stools with blood or mucus. Students may attend if diarrhea is from a non-contagious condition Students can return to school with a parent note when the diarrhea has stopped. Diarrhea from E.coli - If your child has diarrhea from Ecoli, he/she can return to school with a medical note after laboratory tests show no infection. Diarrhea from Salmonella or Shigella - Keep your child home until 24 hours after the diarrhea stops. A medical note is required to return to school. Fever - Keep your child home for fever of 101 degrees or higher by mouth or 100 degrees or higher if taken under the arm. Your child can return to school with a parent note when the fever is gone. Fever with Rash or Behavior Change - Take your child to a doctor or clinic for any fever if he or she also has a rash or change in behavior. A medical note is required to return to school German

Measles/Rubella/3 day Measles - Keep your child out of school until 7 days after the start of the rash. A teacher suspects a child of having head lice, he/she will notify the school nurse or principal’s designee. If the student has an active infestation, school personnel will notify the parent/guardian by telephone or in writing with recommendations for treatment procedures. Infested students will be sent home The school will inform parent/guardians, teachers, school nurses and administrators of the following: Recommendations for treatment procedures Documentation required for re-admission to school Availability of vouchers or products through county health departments for eligible families. A student who is sent home with head lice may NOT return to school until he/she meets the following conditions: The student shows evidence of treatment as determined by the school The student passes a physical screening by the school nurse or principal’s designee that shows the absence of

head lice Students with a second episode of head lice will be sent home until all lice and nits are eliminated. At no time will a student be allowed to return to school without proof of treatment and a screening. Hepatitis A/Yellow Jaundice - Keep children with hepatitis out of school until 7 days after the start of the jaundice. A medical note is required to return to school. Impetigo - If your child has honey-colored crusty sores that cannot be covered, he/she should remain out of school until 24 hours after starting treatment. Your child may return with a parent note Measles/Red Measles/10 day Measles - Children with measles can return to school with a medical note 4 days after the rash begins, if they feel well enough to participate in school activities. 22 Mumps - Children with mumps can return to school with a medical note 9 days after the start of swelling. Pink-Eye/Conjunctivitis - Children whose eyes are red or pink and who have reddened eyelids, white or yellow eye

discharge with eyelids often matted after sleep, and eye pain may have Purulent Conjunctivitis. They should not be in school until they have been examined and treated. A Medical Note is required to return to school However, children with pink eyes that have a clear drainage and no fever, eye pain or eyelid redness do not have to be kept out of school. Rash -Take your child to a doctor if he/she has a rash with fever or behavior change. A medical note is required to return to school. Scabies - Children with scabies should be out of school until treatment/medication has been applied. A medical note is required to return to school. Shingles - Keep children home who have shingles lesions/sores/blisters that cannot be covered. Your child may return to school with a parent note. Strep Throat/Streptococcal Pharyngitis - Your child with “Strep Throat” can return to school 24 hours after starting treatment if he or she has no fever. A medical note is required to return to school

Tuberculosis (TB) - Children with TB should be out of school until the doctor treating the TB says that they are no longer infectious (catching). A medical note is required to return to school Whooping Cough/Pertussis - Children with whooping cough can return to school with a medical note after completing 5 days of appropriate antibiotics. DHEC and your school may recommend that your child stay home from school when he/she is exposed to certain diseases, including Haemophilusinfluenzae type B, Neisseria meningitidis, or Whooping Cough/Pertussis. Children who have not had all of the recommended immunizations for their age or who have immune system problems will be excluded from school if they are exposed to Measles, Mumps, Rubella,Whooping Cough/Pertussis, or other conditions identified by DHEC.For further information visit the SC DHEC websitewwwscdhecnet STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATIONS The following section of the Student Handbook presents guidelines for student behavior. Students

and parents should be familiar with these guidelines. The administration and faculty at CHS have adopted rules and guidelines for student behavior to promote a school environment that is safe and supports learning for all students. In an effort to maintain the safest possible environment, the school will act pursuant to state law, which states: “persons entering school property are deemed to have consented to a search of their person and property (Act 373 of 1994).” Property can include book bags, purses, lockers, electronic devices and vehicles Clover High School also reserves the right to videotape public areas within the school property. Specific consequences are imposed for specific discipline infractions. These consequences are made in accordance with state law, school board policy, and school guidelines (see section titled “Consequences Used at Clover High School). Teachers develop classroom guidelines and use a variety of consequences for minor classroom misbehavior. These

consequences include, but are not limited to, detention before school, during lunch, or after school, and scheduling parent conferences. Behavior guidelines, regulations, and due process procedures are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and responsibilities. 23 INTERVIEWS, INTERROGATIONS, AND SEARCHES Policy JIH Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for conducting searches of students or their property. Students do not lose their constitutional rights upon entering school premises. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects all citizens, including students, from unreasonable searches. However, students and their belongings are subject to reasonable searches and seizures when administrators have a belief considered to be reasonable under these circumstances. A student committed a crime or a violation of a school rule. Such a search will

reveal contraband or evidence of a violation of a school rule or a criminal law. Any search conducted must be reasonable in scope given the age and sex of the student and the nature of the alleged infraction. Only the principal or his/her designee may conduct such searches within the constitutional parameters outlined above unless exigent circumstances exist which require another staff member to take immediate action for safety reasons. School-issued electronic devices, lockers and desks All district-issued electronic devices (i.e iPads and laptops), desks and lockers are the property of the school district School officials may conduct searches of these items in accordance with publicized administrative rules. Motor vehicles The privilege of bringing a student-operated motor vehicle onto school premises is conditioned on consent by the student driver to allow a search of that motor vehicle when there is reasonable suspicion for a search of that motor vehicle. School officials may

conduct searches of motor vehicles in accordance with publicized administrative rules. Cell phones or other personal electronic devices S.C Code Ann 59-63-1110 states that "any person entering the premises of any school in the State shall be deemed to a reasonable search of his person and effects." Therefore, the privilege of bringing cell phones on campus is conditioned by the student to allow a search of the cell phone if there is a reasonable suspicion for a search. School officials may conduct searches of cell phones in accordance with publicized administrative rules. If a student refuses to allow his/her cell phone to be searched in the course of a school investigation where there is reasonable suspicion that the phone contains information pertinent to the investigation, the school will keep possession of the phone until the parent/legal guardian is contacted. The parent/legal guardian will be asked to assist the school in searching the phone in the presence of the

school officials. Refusal to allow a phone to be searched when there is reasonable cause may lead to a revocation of the students privilege to have a cell phone on campus and/or the school turning the phone over to law enforcement, depending on the circumstances. Interrogations by school personnel Teachers and principals may question students about any matter pertaining to the operation of a school and/or enforcement of its rules. The staff member will conduct the questioning discreetly and under circumstances which will avoid unnecessary embarrassment to the person being questioned. Any student who answers falsely or evasively or who refuses to answer a proper question may be disciplined. Interrogations by police When law enforcement officers find it necessary to question students during the school day, the school principal or his/her designee will be present. The police will conduct the questioning in a private location with the principal or his/her designee present. The principal or

his/her designee will attempt to contact the parent/legal guardian to inform him/her of the questioning/ interrogation. If police intend to take a student into custody or arrest a student, the principal or his/her designee will attempt to contact the 24 parent/legal guardian and notify him/her of this action. Contacting law enforcement School administrators will contact law enforcement authorities immediately upon notice that a person is engaging in, or has engaged in, certain activities on school property or at a school sanctioned or sponsored activity. Those activities are ones which may result, or do in fact result, in injury or serious threat of injury to the person or to another person or his/her property. AR JIH-R Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests Issued 3/15 Justification for student searches Students possess the right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures under the fourth amendment to the United States Constitution. Balanced against this right is the

responsibility of school officials to create and maintain an environment consistent with the districts educational mission. Prohibited items Students may not bring to school items or substances which would disrupt the educational function of the school or which are prohibited by school board regulations or by law. Examples of items or substances in this category include, but are not limited to, weapons, clubs, explosives, firecrackers, alcoholic beverages and nonprescription drugs or drug paraphernalia. Lockers and other school property The district provides lockers, electronic devices (i.e iPads and laptops) and other storage spaces to students for their convenience. These electronic devices and storage areas remain school property and, as such are subject to periodic inspections by school authorities. The principal or his/her designee may search a students school-issued electronic device, desk or locker when such employee has reasonable suspicion that these items are improperly used

for the storage of any substance or object, the possession of which is illegal, or may pose a hazard to the safety of the school. Unless an emergency exists, the student should be present and personally remove the contents of the locker, desk or electronic device for inspection. General locker searches may be called for at any time to include all lockers in a selected section of lockers for general housekeeping and safety of the school. The school principal or his/her designee will maintain an accurate list of all locker assignments and either a master key or combinations to all lockers. At the time a student is assigned to an electronic device or a locker or other storage space, he/she must be informed that school authorities are empowered to conduct random periodic inspections. School authorities will post notices of this inspection policy in appropriate locations throughout the school. School authorities will also inform students of the following locker regulations. Students are

responsible for the contents of the locker assigned to them. Students are to keep their lockers locked. Students are not to give other students access to their locker. Emergencies Circumstances which put the safety of students or school staff at risk or could result in substantial property damage also will constitute sufficient reasons for school or police officials to conduct a thorough search of all school property. A bomb scare is an example of such an emergency. Student searches No school personnel will conduct a search which may be considered a strip search. All searches of students must be conducted or authorized by the principal or his/her designee in the presence of a witness. S.C Code Ann 59-63-1110 states that "any person entering the premises of any school in the State shall be deemed to a reasonable search of his person and effects." When the need to search a student arises, the student may be asked to consent to 25 the search. School personnel may, in the

course of an investigation and upon reasonable suspicion, ask a student to empty the contents of his/her pockets, wallet, purse or similar bags or places of potential concealment or to allow school personnel to search a wallet, purse, bag or other items of potential concealment not a part of immediate wearing apparel, such as shoes or a jacket. If a personal search is deemed necessary, or if the search of a pocket, wallet, purse or similar bag or place of potential concealment is deemed necessary and not voluntarily consented to by the student, school personnel will request the parent/legal guardian to perform the search or the matter may be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Motor vehicles The privilege of bringing a student-operated motor vehicle onto school premises is conditioned on consent by the student driver to allow search of that motor vehicle when there is reasonable suspicion for a search of that motor vehicle. The act of bringing a motor vehicle upon

school premises will allow school officials to presume consent by the student, parent/legal guardian or owner of the vehicle for a search of that motor vehicle. Refusal by a student, parent/legal guardian or owner of the vehicle to allow access to a motor vehicle on school premises at the time of a request to search the motor vehicle will be cause for termination without further hearing of the privilege of bringing a motor vehicle onto school premises. The principal or his/her designee may request a law enforcement officer to search a motor vehicle on school premises, subject to provisions of this policy. Cell phones The privilege of bringing a cell phone onto school premises is conditioned on consent by the student to allow a search of the phone when there is reasonable suspicion that school policy and/or state law has been violated. The principal or his/her designee may request a law enforcement officer to search a phone on school premises, subject to provisions of this policy.

Refusal by the student or parent to allow a cell phone to be searched when there is reasonable suspicion may also result in a revocation of the students privilege to bring the cell phone on campus. Police notification School administrators will contact law enforcement authorities with regard to possession of items that constitute a violation of law. Policy JIH Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests Issued 3/15 No student will be interviewed by anyone from outside the school during the school day without the permission of the principal. Teachers and principals may question students about any matter pertaining to the operation of the school and/or the enforcement of school rules. The staff member will conduct the questioning discreetly and under circumstances which will avoid unnecessary embarrassment to the student being questioned. Any student who answers falsely or evasively or who refuses to answer a proper question may be disciplined. School administrators may search any

student on campus based upon reasonable suspicion There is no probable cause standard in public school searches. Law Enforcement: When law enforcement officers find it necessary to question students during the school day, the school principal or his/her designee will be present. The police will conduct the questioning in a private location with the principal or his/her designee present. The principal or his/her designee will attempt to contact the parent/legal guardian to inform him/her of the questioning/ interrogation. If police intend to take a student into custody or arrest a student, the principal or his/her designee will attempt to contact the parent/legal guardian and notify him/her of this action. School administrators will contact law enforcement authorities immediately upon notice that a person is engaging in, or has engaged in, certain activities on school property or at a school sanctioned or sponsored activity. Those activities are ones which may result, or do in fact

result, in injury or serious threat of injury to the person or to another person or his/her property. When a law enforcement officer finds it necessary to question a student during the school day, the school principal/designee will attempt to contact the parent/guardian and request his/her attendance. If police intend to take a student into custody, they must present an official warrant before arrest. The principal/designee will attempt to contact the parent/guardian and notify him/her of the action. State law allows school administrators to conduct reasonable searches of the person/property of anyone on school premises. Random drug searches may be conducted by a RAID drug dog throughout the school year School-issued electronic devices, lockers and desks: All district-issued electronic devices (i.e iPads and laptops), desks and lockers are the property of the school district School officials may conduct searches of these items in accordance with publicized administrative rules. 26

Motor vehicles: The privilege of bringing a student-operated motor vehicle onto school premises is conditioned on consent by the student driver to allow a search of that motor vehicle when there is reasonable suspicion for a search of that motor vehicle. School officials may conduct searches of motor vehicles in accordance with publicized administrative rules. Cell phones or other personal electronic devices: S.C Code Ann 59-63-1110 states that "any person entering the premises of any school in the State shall be deemed to a reasonable search of his person and effects." Therefore, the privilege of bringing cell phones on campus is conditioned by the student to allow a search of the cell phone if there is a reasonable suspicion for a search. School officials may conduct searches of cell phones in accordance with publicized administrative rules. If a student refuses to allow his/her cell phone to be searched in the course of a school investigation where there is reasonable

suspicion that the phone contains information pertinent to the investigation, the school will keep possession of the phone until the parent/legal guardian is contacted. The parent/legal guardian will be asked to assist the school in searching the phone in the presence of the school officials. Refusal to allow a phone to be searched when there is reasonable cause may lead to a revocation of the students privilege to have a cell phone on campus and/or the school turning the phone over to law enforcement, depending on the circumstances. South Carolina Act 373 of 1994 allows principals or their designees to conduct reasonable searches on school property of lockers, desks, vehicles, and personal belongings including electronic devices with or without probable cause. They may also search both the person and the property of persons entering school property. NON-STUDENTS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS The principal is empowered to take appropriate action against non-students who invade the building,

grounds, or other school property. Such action will include the right to call in the police authorities and swear out warrants The authority for such is Article 5, 166-551 of the South Carolina Code of Laws: Disturbing Schools - It shall be unlawful: (1) for any person willfully or unnecessarily (a) to interfere with or disturb in any way or in any place the students or teachers of any school or college in this state, (b) to loiter around such school or college premises, except on business, without permission of the principal. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section may incur a fine SCHOOL-SPONSORED TRIPS Students must travel together on school-sponsored transportation for trips. School sponsored trips include fine arts events, athletics, club events, and off campus educational experiences. Students traveling with the group will be under the jurisdiction of the school and must abide by the same rules of conduct and discipline that apply at school. Students going on

trips must have written permission from home. Off campus educational experiences are designed by teachers and students must meet eligibility requirements related to classroom performance and behavior. The school and/or sponsor reserves the right to deny participation to any student not meeting the shared criteria for said trip. SOLICITING AT SCHOOL No student or other individual is allowed to sell or advertise any item or event at school that is not school sponsored or that has not had the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Clover School District. Additionally, no posting or distribution of any non-school related materials is permissible on school grounds. 27 STUDENT BEHAVIOR CODE LEVELS CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT Policy JICDA Code of Conduct Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for a code of conduct and discipline for students. The districts code of conduct and discipline is established to achieve and maintain order in the schools. In

administrative rule JICDA-R, the board and the administration offer a list of offenses along with the required or recommended dispositions for the information of students, parents/legal guardians and school personnel. Disciplinary actions will include appropriate hearings and review. The removal of a student from the learning environment will occur only for just cause and in accordance with due process of law. The administration will consider extenuating circumstances when taking disciplinary action. The administrative rule is effective during the following times and in the following places. on the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours on the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event en route to and from school on a school bus or other school vehicle Clover High School expects all students to observe rules of good behavior. These rules are

consistent with school board policies It is impossible for the school to anticipate every possible situation regarding school discipline. Therefore, the school reserves the right to adopt, adjust or create consequences, within the guidelines of school board policy, as necessary to handle discipline situations. Examples of adjusted consequences may include imposing modified in-school suspension, shortening, lengthening, combining consequences, imposing work details, or adjusting for students with disabilities. The school reserves the right to add, delete, or modify rules when necessary during the course of a school year. NOTE: Each member of the staff of Clover School District Number Two has the authority and responsibility to correct any student at any time and at any and all school functions. AR JICDA-R Code of Conduct Issued 3/15 LEVEL 1 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT Disorderly conduct includes any activity in which a student engages that tends to impede orderly classroom procedures or

instructional activities, orderly operation of the school, or the frequency or seriousness of which disturb the classroom or school. Acts of disorderly conduct may include, but are not limited to the following: classroom tardiness cheating on examinations or classroom assignments lying acting in a manner so as to interfere with the instructional process abusive language between or among students failure to complete assignments or carry out directions use of forged notes or excuses cutting class school tardiness truancy possession and inappropriate use of an electronic communications device in conflict with district policy an accumulation of the above other disorderly acts as determined by the administration The staff will follow these basic enforcement procedures in instances of disorderly conduct. When the staff member observes (or is notified about and verifies) an offense, the staff member will take immediate action to correct the misconduct. The staff member will use

an appropriate sanction and maintain a record of the misconduct and the sanction. 28 If a certain misconduct is not immediately correctable, the staff member should refer the problem to the appropriate administrator for action specified under this policy. The administrator should meet with the reporting staff member, and, if necessary, the student and the parent/legal guardian and should enact the appropriate disciplinary action. The administrator will maintain a complete record of the procedures. The administration/staff may apply sanctions in cases of disorderly conduct which may include, but are not limited to, the following. • verbal reprimand • withdrawal of privileges • detention during lunch or afterschool - Assigned by Administration • in-school suspension (ISS) – Assigned by Administration • out-of-school suspension (OSS) – Assigned by Administration • other sanctions approved by the board - An office referral will be written for excessive level one

infractions at which time ISS or OSS may be issued. An administrator will contact parent via phone and may request a conference if necessary. Excessive suspensions will result in placing a student on a behavior contract. A conference will be scheduled during which time a contract will be developed outlining further steps to be taken if behavior does not improve. Assistant principals will closely monitor student behavior and will gather input from the student’s teachers to help with discipline decisions. For acts of disorderly conduct on a school bus, please refer to policy EEAEC and administrative rule EEAEC-R. LEVEL 2 - DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT Disruptive conduct includes those activities in which students engage that are directed against persons or property and the consequences of which tend to endanger the health or safety of themselves or others in the school. Some instances of disruptive conduct may overlap certain criminal offenses, justifying both administrative sanctions and court

proceedings. The administration may reclassify disorderly conduct (Level I) as disruptive conduct (Level II) if the student engages in the activity repeatedly throughout the year. Acts of disruptive conduct may include, but are not limited to, the following. use of an intoxicant fighting (Includes unwanted placing of hands, wrestling, grabbing, pushing, shoving and/or hitting.) In addition, fight promotion will not be tolerated. harassment, intimidation, bullying vandalism (minor) stealing threats against others trespassing abusive language to staff (Use of profanity, arguing, yelling at, challenging of authority will not be tolerated.) refusal to obey school personnel or agents (such as volunteer aides or chaperones) whose responsibilities include supervision of students possession or use of unauthorized substances, as defined by law or local school board policy illegally occupying or blocking in any way school property with the intent to deprive others of its use

unlawful assembly disrupting lawful assembly any other acts as determined by the board inappropriate use of electronic devices The staff will follow these basic enforcement procedures in instances of disruptive conduct. When the administrator observes (or is notified and verifies) an offense, he/she will investigate the circumstances of the misconduct and confer with staff on the extent of the consequences. The administrator will notify the parent/legal guardian of the students misconduct and related proceedings The administrator will meet with the student and, if necessary, the parent/legal guardians, confer with them about the students misconduct, and effect the appropriate disciplinary action. The administrator will keep a complete record of the procedures 29 The administration may apply sanctions in cases of disruptive conduct which may include, but are not limited to, the following. temporary removal from class in-school suspension out-of-school suspension alternative

education program for use of intoxicants and possession or use of unauthorized substances as defined by board policy referral to outside agency transfer expulsion restitution of property and damages, where appropriate, should be sought by local school authorities other sanctions as approved by the board Offenses of disruptive behavior will be written on a referral form and sent directly to an administrator to be handled. Only an administrator can issue ISS and OSS and the parent will be notified when ISS and/or OSS are issued. Referral to the School Resource Officer may also be made by the administrator when appropriate. LEVEL 3 - CRIMINAL CONDUCT Criminal conduct includes those activities in which students engage that result in violence to themselves or to anothers person or property or which pose a direct and serious threat to the safety of themselves or others in the school. These activities usually require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the

student from the school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities, and/or action by the board. Acts of criminal conduct may include, but are not limited to, the following. assault and battery extortion bomb threat possession, use or transfer of dangerous weapons (on your person or in your personal property (including vehicle)) sexual offenses vandalism (major) theft, possession or sale of stolen property arson furnishing or selling unauthorized substances, as defined by board policy furnishing, selling or possession of controlled substances (drugs, narcotics or poisons) distribution, sale, purchase, manufacture or unlawful possession of a controlled substance while in or within a radius of one-half mile of school grounds threatening to take the life of or inflict bodily harm upon a teacher, principal or members of their immediate family objectionable Literary/Pictoral materials/Gang Script The staff will follow these basic enforcement procedures to be followed in

instances of criminal conduct. When an administrator observes (or is notified of and verifies) an offense, the administrator will confer with the staff involved, seek the appropriate disciplinary action, and, if appropriate, meet with the student. If warranted, the administrator should immediately remove the student from the school environment. The administrator will notify a parent/legal guardian as soon as possible. If appropriate, school officials will contact law enforcement authorities immediately. Staff will follow established due process procedures when applicable. The administrator will keep a complete record of the procedures. The administration may apply sanctions in cases of criminal conduct which may include, but are not limited to, the following. out-of-school suspension assignment to alternative schools expulsion restitution of property and damages, where appropriate, should be sought by local school authorities other sanctions as approved by the board

Extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances: The board may give the appropriate administrator the authority to consider extenuating, mitigating or aggravating circumstances 30 which may exist in a particular case of misconduct. The administrator should consider such circumstances in determining the most appropriate sanction. DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Disciplinary process Disabled students are not exempt from school disciplinary processes, nor are they entitled to remain in a particular educational program when their conduct substantially impairs the education of other children in the program. However, federal and state laws and regulations require the public schools to meet the individual educational needs of disabled children to the extent that current educational expertise permits. Program prescriptions A disabled students staffing committee may prescribe or prohibit specified disciplinary measures for an individual student by including appropriate

provisions in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP). The committee must take into consideration the students disabling condition when deciding whether or not staff may use a particular form of discipline. Administrative authorities should observe any such provisions contained in a disabled students individual education plan, except that a staffing committee may not prohibit the initiation of proceedings for suspension or expulsion which are conducted in accordance with regulation. Suspensions The administration may suspend a disabled student unless a suspension is prohibited by the students individual education plan. At the end of the suspension, the school should return the student to the same educational placement, if appropriate. The school may suspend a student for not more than 10 consecutive school days, and for additional removals of not more than 10 consecutive school days in that same school year for separate incidents of misconduct (as long as those removals do not

constitute a change in placement under the law). Prior to a single suspension for over 10 consecutive days, or a cumulative suspension for more than 10 days that constitutes a pattern of removal, a multi-disciplinary team will meet to determine whether there is a direct or causal relationship between the misconduct and the students disability. If no relationship is determined to exist, the administration may proceed with standard procedures for handling the misconduct. If it is determined that the misconduct is a manifestation of the students disability, the students IEP will be reviewed and revised to address the students difficulties. However, students who bring weapons to school or a school function or knowingly possess or use illegal drugs or solicit the sale of controlled substances or have inflicted serious bodily injury upon another person while at school or a school function may be removed for up to 45 days at a time. If school officials believe that a child with a disability

is substantially likely to injure self or others in the childs regular placement, they may ask an impartial hearing officer to order that the child be removed to an interim alternative educational setting for a period up to 45 days. Expulsions Expulsion of a disabled student is equivalent to a change in educational placement and therefore requires special procedures. Before a disabled student may be expelled, a multi-disciplinary team must determine whether or not there is a connection or causal relationship between the disabling condition and the misconduct. If so, then expulsion resulting in cessation of educational services for the student would be unallowable. The district will continue to provide a free and appropriate education as set forth in a students IEP to expelled students with disabilities. Immediate removal Nothing contained in this administrative rule will be construed as limiting an administrators ability to remove a disabled student from school immediately under

emergency conditions. 31 SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES/LAWS HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING Any type of harassment (verbal, sexual, threatening) will not be tolerated at CHS. Students found guilty of harassment will receive consequences based on severity. Policy JICFAA Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for maintaining a safe, positive environment for students and staff that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. The board prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying of a student by students, staff and third parties that interfere with or disrupt a students ability to learn and the schools responsibility to educate its students in a safe and orderly environment whether in a classroom, on school premises, on a school bus or other school-related vehicle, at an official school bus stop, at a school-sponsored activity or event whether or not it is held on school premises or at another program or function where

the school is responsible for the student. For purposes of this policy, harassment, intimidation or bullying occurs when one or more students single out another student and deliberately engage in behaviors intended to cause harm. Bullies target victims repeatedly over time Physical harm, emotional distress, social embarrassment, fear, and/or humiliation are results of harassment, intimidation, and bullying behavior. Bullying or harassment that occurs online is called Cyberbullying. This can take place in an email, a text message, Instant Messaging, online game, or on social networking sites. Forms can include comments or images Clover School District administrators have the right to become involved with cases involving off campus Cyberbullying if it causes a disruption in, or interference with, the orderly operation of school. For purposes of this policy, harassment, intimidation or bullying is defined as a gesture, electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act

reasonably perceived to have the effect of either of the following. harming a student physically or emotionally or damaging a students property or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school Any student who feels he or she has been harassed/bullied should report it to a school administrator, counselor, or teacher immediately. The identity of the person reporting such incidents will remain anonymous All allegations will be promptly, thoroughly, and confidentially investigated. The district prohibits retaliation or reprisal in any form against a student or employee who has filed a complaint or report of harassment, intimidation or bullying. The district also prohibits any person from falsely accusing another as a means of harassment, intimidation or bullying. If a false report is received, those

responsible will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion in the case of a student or termination in the case of an employee. Any student who feels he/she has been subjected to harassment, intimidation or bullying is encouraged to file a complaint with the principal or his/her designee. Complaints will be investigated promptly, thoroughly and confidentially. All school employees are required to report alleged violations of this policy to the principal or his/her designee. Failure to report violations of this policy can be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination. Reports by students or employees may be made anonymously; however, formal disciplinary actions will not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report. The district prohibits retaliation or reprisal in any form against a student or employee who has filed a complaint or report of harassment, intimidation or bullying. The district also prohibits any person from falsely

accusing another as a means of harassment, intimidation or bullying. If a false report is received, those responsible will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion in the case of a student or termination in the case of an employee. The board expects students to conduct themselves in an orderly, courteous, dignified and respectful manner. Students and employees have a responsibility to know and respect the policies, rules and regulations of the school and district. Any student or 32 employee who is found to have engaged in the prohibited actions as outlined in this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion in the case of a student or termination in the case of an employee. Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials. The district will take all other appropriate steps to correct or rectify the situation Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers and staff members should be aware that the district may take

disciplinary actions for conduct initiated and/or created off-campus involving the inappropriate use of the Internet or web-based resources if such conduct poses a threat or substantially interferes with or disrupts the work and discipline of the schools, including discipline for student harassment and bullying. Consequences for students who are found guilty of bullying will be determined by the investigating administrator(s) and will be based on the severity and frequency of the bullys’ actions. Consequences may include: A warning A call to parents A detention A suspension (in-school or out of school) A recommendation for expulsion. The superintendent will be responsible for ensuring notice of this policy is provided to students, staff, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and members of the community, including its applicability to all areas of the school environment as outlined in this policy. Principals will ensure that student/parent handbooks addressing student conduct

expectations reflect this policy and are disseminated to students, parents and staff. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS – SCHOOL BOARD POLICY Policy JICH Drug and Alcohol Use by Students Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for the boards prohibition of student drug and alcohol use. The possession, sale, distribution or use* - in any amount - of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, hallucinogenic drugs, other illegal narcotics, prescription drugs or any substance inappropriately used, presented or sold as an intoxicant (including all types of synthetic cannabis products) on school grounds, in school buildings, on buses, at any school-sponsored events or during any other time that the student is under the administrative jurisdiction of the school, whether on or off school grounds, is strictly prohibited. No student will aid, abet, assist or conceal the possession, consumption, purchase, marketing or distribution of any alcoholic beverage or any substance represented to be or

substantially similar in color, shape, size or markings to a controlled substance in any of the circumstances listed above. All principals will cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and will report to them all information that would be considered pertinent or beneficial in their efforts to stop the sale, possession and use of controlled substances. In addition to disciplinary action which will be taken, it is the policy of this district to report the possession or use, sale and/or distribution of drugs to the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution in the criminal courts. In addition to disciplinary action that will be taken, the administration reserves the right to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution in the criminal courts. Penalty for possession and/or use* A first offense will result in a suspension from school for five school days. The student will be readmitted to school under the conditions prescribed in policy JICDA. A second

offense will result in an administrative recommendation that the student be expelled remainder of the school year. 33 Penalty for sale and/or distribution A first offense will result in an administrative recommendation that the student be expelled from school for the remainder of the school year. A second offense will result in an administrative recommendation that the student be removed from the home school campus and served at the alternative school campus for one full school year. Right to appeal When an administrative recommendation for suspension or expulsion of the student has been made, the parent/legal guardian or person in loco parentis will have the right to appeal to the board. * The term "use" will be construed to include being under the influence of a controlled substance even though the substance was not consumed while under the jurisdiction of the school. Policy JCDABA/JCDACA Alcohol and Drug Abuse School Intervention Program (Issued 6/10) The

district has a strong interest in early intervention of behavioral problems which indicate a high risk potential for alcohol and drug abuse. Therefore, the district agrees to support a variety of drug and alcohol prevention programs as follows: • The district will permit a needs assessment of students in the district to establish the need for appropriate intervention programs. • The district will make a positive effort to identify the students in grades 6 through 12 exhibiting the inappropriate use of alcohol or drugs or other related high risk behaviors. • The district will assist in the referral of students who wish to participate in drug and alcohol abuse counseling on a voluntary basis. • The district will encourage and facilitate the involvement of parents/families of students in the drug and alcohol abuse intervention programs. • The district will develop a contract, when deemed appropriate by the school administration, with students to be expelled or suspended, which

establishes participation and successful completion of a drug and alcohol intervention program. • The district will participate in the York County All on Board Coalition TOBACCO Policy JICG Tobacco Use by Students Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for the boards prohibition of tobacco use by students. The board believes that tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke (environmental tobacco smoke) are hazardous to the health of human beings, especially children. Therefore, the board affirms that one of the best methods of instruction is one that is provided within a 100% tobacco-free environment. The district does not allow students to use or to possess tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia. This restriction applies while students are on school grounds, in the school buildings, on buses or during any other time they are under the direct administrative jurisdiction of the school whether on or off the school grounds. Goal The goal of this policy is to provide

a 100% tobacco-free, smoke-free environment for all students, staff and visitors within all district facilities, vehicles and grounds and at all district-sponsored events by doing the following. exhibiting healthy behavior for all students, staff, visitors and the entire community utilizing proven and effective science-based tobacco use prevention curricula providing access to cessation counseling or referral services for all students and staff Procedures Prohibit the use and/or possession of all tobacco products or paraphernalia including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, hookahs and snuff by all students, staff and visitors. Ensure that tobacco use prevention programs, as recommended by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services and the South Carolina 34 Department of Education, are an integral part of district

substance abuse prevention efforts. Provide and/or refer to cessation services for students and staff. Enforcement The district will enforce this policy by determining appropriate disciplinary actions for students violating this policy such as the following. parent/legal guardian/administrator conferences law enforcement citation mandatory enrollment in a tobacco prevention education community service in-school suspension out-of-school suspension School administrators will develop procedures consistent with the discipline code of this district in order to enforce this policy (see JICDA-R, Level 2, unauthorized substances). Education and assistance The district will be responsible for utilizing proven and effective tobacco use prevention curricula to educate all students and providing appropriate counseling and/or referral services for students. AR JICG-R Tobacco Use By Students Issued 3/15 Information dissemination Through the news media, student handbooks, student orientation

sessions and general announcements, students and parents/legal guardians will be informed that while under the administrative supervision of the school, tobacco use by students will not be permitted. The consequences for violation of this policy will be clearly described In addition to informing the students about the policy and its enforcement, information will be presented and made available on the health problems related to tobacco use. Agencies and resources involved in providing educational materials and services related to the harmful effects of tobacco use will be asked for assistance. Enforcement procedures The following outlines the actions to be taken with students in grades seven through twelve who violate this policy. First offense The student will be given 1 day in-school suspension with behavior intervention activity and possibly a citation from law enforcement. Second offense 1 day in-school suspension, parent conference, behavior intervention plan, citation from law

enforcement Compliance A student who fails to comply with any provision of the policy or this administrative rule will be subject to further disciplinary action determined by school and/or district administration. SC Law states that any minor in possession of tobacco products at school may be cited by the resource officer housed within our building. Tobacco includes: smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, e-cigs and other vaping devices. Information will be presented and made available on the health problems related to tobacco use. Agencies and resources involved in providing educational materials and services related to the harmful effects of tobacco use will be asked for assistance. The school will compile a list of agencies and resources that provide individual assistance to those who want to break the tobacco habit. This information will be provided to students and parents. Consequences: First offense: one day of ISS, possible citation from law enforcement, student offered smoking

cessation course, parent contacted 35 Second offense: student will serve ten hours of community service, parent contacted, possible citation from law enforcement. DISTURBING SCHOOLS LAW The South Carolina Code of Laws 16-17-420 states: "Disturbing Schools---It shall be unlawful: (1) For any person willfully or unnecessarily (a) to interfere with or disturb in any way or in any place the students or teachers of any school or college in this State, (b) to loiter about such school or college premises or (c) to act in an obvious manner thereon: or (2) For any person to (a) enter upon any such school or college premises or (b) loiter around the premises, except on business, without the permission of the principal or president in charge. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof, shall incur a fine. WEAPONS Policy JICI Weapons in School Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for the

boards prohibition of student possession of weapons. Weapons It is the policy of the board of education to ensure the safety and welfare of its students and employees. The presence of firearms, knives, dirks, razors, metal knuckles, slingshots, bludgeons, Tasers, mace, explosives or any other deadly instrument used for the infliction of bodily harm or death on school district property poses a severe threat of serious harm or injury to students and staff. While on school grounds, in school buildings, on buses, at the bus stop or at school-related functions, students will not possess any item capable of inflicting injury or harm (hereinafter referred to as a weapon) to persons or property when that item is not used in relation to a normal school activity at a scheduled time for the student. No vehicles parked on school property may contain firearms, knives, blackjacks or other items which are generally considered to be weapons. Items deemed "lookalike" weapons brought onto

school premises or to school-related events may be punished as weapons, depending on the circumstances. Level of offense The school will investigate all instances in which students have a weapon on campus. If a weapon is found on the students person, within the students personal possessions or in a students school-issued locker or desk, the school will issue a disciplinary consequence up to and including a suspension or recommendation for expulsion from school. The length of time for a suspension will be determined by the principal and will take into account the following: location of the weapon type of weapon intent or use of weapon age of child first offense or repeated offense The school will notify law enforcement when a student brings a weapon onto school campus including firearms, knives with blades over two inches, dirks, razors, metal knuckles, slingshots, bludgeons or any other deadly instrument used for the infliction of bodily harm or death on school district

property. It is a felony offense, punishable by a fine of $1,000, imprisonment for five years or both, to carry a weapon as referenced above on school property. It is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 90 days, to carry a concealed dirk, slingshot, metal knuckles, razor or other deadly weapon. Weapons (firearms) Note: The following is directed specifically by the Gun-Free Schools Act, 20 U.SCA 7151 36 The board will expel any student who brings a firearm to school. The term firearm is defined extensively in the U S Code, but generally means a weapon (gun) or destructive device (explosive, incendiary). The period of expulsion will be no less than one year. The board directs the superintendent to bring recommendations for expulsion consistent with this policy. On a case-by-case basis, the superintendent or his/her designee may modify this expulsion requirement. The district is not required to provide educational services in an

alternative setting to students expelled under this policy except as required for disabled students as defined in the student code of conduct (JICDA-R). The district will refer each expelled student to the local county office of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Pursuant to South Carolina law, the board must expel for no less than one year any student who is determined to have brought a firearm of any type to school or to any setting under the jurisdiction of the board. This includes: school grounds, in school buildings, on buses, at the bus-stop, or at school-related functions. A firearm is defined as a gun or any other explosive/incendiary device. The possession of other lethal weapons on school grounds or at any school event under the jurisdiction of the board will also result in recommendation for expulsion of the student(s). Lethal weapons are defined as those that are intended to be used to cause bodily harm. Such weapons include, but are not limited to irritants, knives,

blackjacks, brass knuckles, razors, and/or any other object used to cause bodily harm/injury. Possession of any object which appears to be a weapon so as to cause fear or intimidation will be considered a violation. Possession of a weapon includes personal possession as well as keeping or placing a weapon in a car, locker, book bag, etc. Consequences: Suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion proceedings. In addition to disciplinary action which will be taken, it is the policy of this District to report the possession of a weapon to the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution in the criminal courts. VIOLENCE/THREATS Towards CSD Employees Any student who attempts to use violence or makes threats against any employee of CSD could face suspension or a recommendation for expulsion. Students must avoid saying anything, which could be interpreted as a threat toward a school employee. The School Safety Act specifies that a student who commits an assault and battery,

other than one that is aggravated, on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event against any person affiliated with the school in an official capacity must be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Towards CSD Students Threats towards students will not be tolerated. Any student who attempts to use violence or makes threats against any student of Clover School District could face suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion. FIGHTING (Assault) Fighting will not be tolerated on school grounds. Fighting can include unwanted placing of hands, wrestling, grabbing, pushing, shoving, and/or hitting. If students are approached to fight, they should walk away, and notify a school official If a student responds to a challenge to fight in any way, that student becomes a willing participant and is subject to disciplinary action. The vast majority of fights are preceded by verbal arguments, which could have been avoided. Promoting, posturing, instigating,

videoing, crowding around, cheering on a fight will not be tolerated. Fighting and/or any involvement with the fight will result in OSS, mandatory parent/ student/ administrator behavior contract, and/or recommendation for expulsion. In addition to school disciplinary action, the administration will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution in the criminal courts. GANGS Gang involvement and/or any suspected affiliation with a gang will not be permitted. The SC Gang Prevention Act of 2007 defines Criminal Gangs and members as follows. A Criminal Gang member is an individual who is an active member of a criminal gang A Criminal Gang is a formal or informal ongoing organization, association, or group that consists of five or more persons who form for the purpose of committing criminal activity and who knowingly and actively participates in a pattern of criminal gang activity. 37 Any student suspected to have any affiliation with a Gang and/or any student

promoting or encouraging gang involvement/activity on school grounds will be referred to the School Resource Officer for further investigation. THEFT / VANDALISM Stealing and/or vandalism will not be tolerated. Consequences include, but are not limited to, restitution of damages, suspension, notification to law enforcement, and/or expulsion. DISRESPECT Disrespect and/or the use of profanity toward a teacher, administrator, or staff member by a student is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Disrespect may take the form of verbal and/or physical actions on the part of the student Disrespect is followed by immediate removal from class and after the incident is investigated or reviewed additional consequences may be administered from the following: detention, ISS, OSS, behavior contract, recommendation for expulsion. INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE Degrading, obscene, or hostile use of inappropriate language or profanity between students may result in ISS or OSS. Degrading, obscene, or

hostile use of inappropriate language or profanity toward any teacher or staff member may result in suspension and/or administrative hearing to determine expulsion. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION EXCESSIVE AND INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. Public Display of Affection is defined as behaviors, which involve physical contact beyond limits defined by the school and its employees. This includes kissing and other inappropriate physical contact. Consequences may range from communication with parent/guardian to recommendation for expulsion. CONSEQUENCES USED AT CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL The following standard consequences are used at CHS when students are referred to administration for disciplinary reasons. AUTOMATIC CONSEQUENCES Some specific incidents warrant immediate and automatic consequences. The following situations will receive the automatic consequences stated: 1) FIGHTING: CHS strives to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.

Physical aggression compromises this effort Promoting, instigating, videoing, crowding around, cheering on a fight will not be tolerated. Fighting and/or any involvement with the fight will result in OSS, mandatory parent/ student/ administrator behavior contract, and/or recommendation for expulsion. In addition to school disciplinary action, the administration will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution in the criminal courts. 2) REFUSAL TO COMPLY: Uncooperative attitudes in ISS will not be tolerated. Students who will not cooperate with ISS personnel will be sent home and issued one (1) full day of OSS for that school day. ISS assignment must be made up the following day. A second offense will be issued OSS the following day of being sent home Any student who refuses to comply with a teacher-issued lunch detention will receive one (1) full day ISS the following school day. 3) DISRESPECT TO TEACHER/ADULT: CHS is adult-directed, and refusal to comply with

reasonable adult directives and requests will result in either ISS or OSS depending on severity. The administrator will determine the severity on a case-by-case basis. 4) WEAPONS, ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: Please refer to board policy outlining specific consequences for offenses. 38 LUNCH DETENTION Lunch Detention will take place during a student’s assigned lunch period. Lunch Detention is supervised and will be served in the ISS room, for the entire lunch period. Students who are assigned must report to the ISS room at the beginning of their lunch period. Students eating school lunch will be given an opportunity to get lunch on the way to lunch detention Failure to report for Lunch Detention will result in additional days of lunch detention or ISS. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) In-school suspension is an isolated study hall conducted during the school day. The following guidelines are used by the school in ISS: ISS will be used as an alternative to OSS. A student who does not cooperate

will be removed from ISS and assigned OSS. All work assigned in ISS must be completed before a student is allowed to return to the regular classroom. OUT–OF–SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) Out-of-school suspension is a consequence, which denies student attendance at school for a specified period of time. Students suspended out-of-school are required to stay off all school district property for the duration of the suspension and may not attend any school activities during the dates of his/her OSS. PARENT CONTACT/CONFERENCES Parents will be contacted often when a discipline problem occurs involving their child. Occasionally a parent conference will suffice as a consequence for a discipline problem. In some cases, the school will require a parent conference prior to allowing a student to return to school. RESTRICTION Restriction is the denial of a students privilege to attend any school social activity such as rewards, dances, or school athletic events (including high school events).

Restriction is not used to deny participation or membership in extracurricular organizations. Examples of restriction include denying attendance as a spectator at district athletic events, auditorium events, assemblies, etc. Students can also be restricted from attending lunch out or dances Restriction is imposed at the discretion of the school administration. EXPULSION Expulsion is the long-term removal of a student from school, usually for the remainder of the school year. Expulsion is a consequence that can only be imposed by the school board. The school and district administration will conduct all appropriate investigations and hearings and make a recommendation to the school board as to whether or not to expel. NON-COMPLIANCE OF CONSEQUENCES Students are expected to comply with all assigned consequences. In the event that a student refuses to comply with consequences issued by the school, the administrators reserve the right to handle noncompliance by assigning alternate

consequences of a higher level. DRESS CODE & ACCESSORIES Policy JICA Student Dress Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for determining appropriate dress standards for students. 39 Students will dress and groom in a clean, neat manner which does not distract or interfere with the operation of the school. Student attire should not be destructive to school property, should comply with requirements for health and safety and should not be immodest or revealing. In an effort to prepare our students for career readiness, we promote and believe in appropriate dress for our students during school hours, events and anytime they are officially representing Clover High School. The required length of shorts, skirts, or dresses for students is that they must extend to their fingertips. Holes in clothing above the fingertips will not be allowed (no skin showing above fingertip). - Track (gym) shorts must also extend to the fingertips. When wearing leggings, shirt

must extend to the fingertips. Tops for all students (male and female) must have sleeves. Exposed undergarments and see through clothing will not be allowed. Spaghetti straps (dresses, tank tops, etc) will not be allowed. Tops should not be cut so revealing as to expose cleavage, midriffs, lower backs or abdominal sides at any point for a student’s movement or posture. Pants must be worn above the hips and cannot drag the floor nor be adorned with metal or plastic chain, handcuffs, or other accessories. Trench coats are not allowed to be worn on campus and/or at any school function. Hats, hoods, sweatbands, bandanas, or other head coverings are prohibited. Please leave hats in your car or at home For safety reasons, the following items are not allowed: jewelry or belts such as spiked wristbands, chokers, etc., and wallet chains (or chains of any sort). No spiked accessories of any kind are permitted Students may not wear any vulgar, obscene or otherwise inappropriate symbols,

language, or wording on clothing at school or school-sponsored events. This includes clothes that display any wording or illustrations of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, violence, sexual behavior, or any other inappropriate message. Any and all gang-related colors are prohibited (bandanas, rags, etc.) The school faculty, staff, and administration reserve the right to determine what is appropriate dress or accessory while students are in school. Students who violate the dress code will be referred to ISS where they may phone home for a parent to deliver replacement clothes or remain in ISS for the duration of the day. Dress code violations are entered into the school database as discipline infractions. The school will require students to remove jewelry for class activities that could result in injury. Examples include earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc. in PE, labs, or shop classes Students are responsible for securing all items removed for safety reasons. Additionally, any

body piercing that is a distraction to the educational process or is potentially unhealthy will not be allowed. Students with piercings that are oozing or draining will be referred to the nurse The school will comply with all state and local laws regarding body piercing. Students may not wear eye-glasses with dark tinted lenses inside the building except for medical reasons. Medical reasons must be documented by a doctor’s note that should state the period of time for which it is medically necessary for the student to wear the lenses. The school reserves the right to confiscate prohibited items CUTTING CLASS Clover High School is a closed campus. Students may not leave campus without following sign out procedures during the school day, including FLEX time. Students who attend school but cut classes or portions of classes are in violation of school rules Students who miss more than twelve minutes of class time without proper authorization from a teacher, administrator, or staff

member will receive a written referral for cutting class and may be subject to the following consequences: In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, loss of driving privileges, loss of class credit, recommendation for expulsion, and/or recommendation to BEA. 40 TARDY TO SCHOOL It is the responsibility of the student to be in class on time and ready to learn. Excessive tardiness is disruptive to the learning process and demonstrate a lack of self-discipline and respect for others. Finally, excessive tardies will affect a student’s attendance for class and therefore should be taken seriously. When tardy to school, students report to the attendance office to get a pass to be allowed into class. Teachers will not let you in without a pass from attendance. The following consequences apply to tardies to school and tardies between classes Consequences for Tardies: 1-3 Tardies: Warning pass from attendance office/warning from teacher 4-6 Tardies: Lunch Detention 7-9 Tardies: 1

block of ISS 10 Tardies: Parent conference/behavior intervention plan HONOR CODE The honor code is a pact of trust between the school and student. Students are expected to work independently in all classes unless otherwise asked by the teacher. There is no room for jest or humor - any attempt to violate the honor code will be taken seriously. Students caught cheating will receive a grade of “0” for the affected work Parents will be notified by the teacher or an administrator and the student will be assigned two (2) hours of service learning to be completed with a teacher or another non-profit organization in the community. Authentication of service learning will be required of the student Academic Honesty and Integrity: Students who enroll are expected to maintain the highest degree of academic integrity and honesty. Academic dishonesty prevents students from gaining the necessary skills needed to succeed at the university level, and it demonstrates character inconsistent with the

goals and values of our school and community. Academic dishonesty includes one or more (but is NOT limited) to the following: Taking someone else’s assignment or portion of an assignment and submitting it as your own Submitting material written by someone else or rephrasing the ideas of another without giving the author’s name or source Presenting the work of tutors, parents, siblings, or friends as your own Submitting purchased papers as your own Submitting papers from the Internet as your own Supporting plagiarism by providing your work to others Copying answers on assignments from other students’ work Providing your work to other students to be copied Giving or receiving answers during tests or quizzes Using any form of memory aid during tests or quizzes without the permission of the teacher Accessing a test or quiz for the purpose of determining the questions in advance Taking a test or quiz from the classroom Taking credit for group work when you have not

contributed Using summariescommentaries such as Spark Notes and CliffsNotes in place of reading the assigned materials For severe cases of cheating or repeat offenses, students may be subject to, but not limited to the following: After-School Detention, In-School-Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, denial of eligibility of school awards or scholarships, loss of position for Student Council/class/club offices, loss of class credit, and/or recommendation for expulsion. MAIN OFFICE PROCEDURES Students and parents are urged to organize and plan communication so that phone calls to students are not necessary during the school day. Emergencies may be addressed by requesting help from an assistant principal Students will be contacted between classes to pick up any messages or forgotten items brought by parents to the school office. Classroom interruption will be kept to a minimum and must be approved by an administrator. We cannot guarantee the deliverance of messages from parents to

students, but we will do our best to meet the needs of our students and parents. Activity sponsors and coaches will be responsible for providing students use of phones after hours to secure transportation home when necessary. Balloons, cards, and flowers will not be delivered to students at anytime. Students may not bring or distribute balloons or flowers to other students at school. 41 STUDENT AREAS Before School: Student loitering is NOT allowed outside the front entrances/drop-off points before school. Students should report immediately to the gym, cafeteria, or media center upon arrival to school. During lunches: All students should be in the cafeteria and/or food court or the media center. A pass is needed to leave these areas during lunch. General Off-Limits Areas during school: Student parking lot – Students who need to go to their vehicle during the day must get permission from an administrator. Violators will receive disciplinary consequences of ISS or other

depending on circumstances. Teacher parking lot and auditorium parking lot Mechanical rooms Athletic and PE fields - unless you are with your PE class & coach Wooded areas and ponds – unless you are with a science class & science teacher Pasture and barn areas – unless you are with an Ag. Science/Animal Science class & Ms Anderson Underneath stairwells Elevator – unless you have medical reasons and permission Gymnasiums - unless you are with a PE class or another authorized organization Students will not use the front of the school to travel to classes. Students must have written permission from appropriate staff in order to be in off-limits areas. The following additional infractions may result in administrative consequences: Being in the parking lot without permission. Failing to leave school grounds immediately when dismissed early. Leaving gym class early after dressing. Wandering out of assigned shop areas without permission. Leaving classrooms to

wait outside for a bell. Leaving school without signing out. Arriving late to school without signing in. Deviating from any specific errand authorized by a staff member (i.e visiting at lunch en route to the library) Passing through the halls without a pass or extending a hall pass beyond the area of the passs intent. Going to lockers during class or lunch periods without written permission. Failing to return directly to class from the library, counseling center, or administrative office. Being in non-designated areas anytime during the school day. CELL PHONES / PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES A student may possess cell phone/iPod/other electronic devices on school grounds; however, personal electronic device(s) of any kind should only be visible in a classroom during instructional time when teachers give consent. Text messaging and phone calls during class is strictly forbidden. For purposes of school safety, cell phone use or the use of earbuds/headphones is only allowed before

school, after school, and in the cafeteria during lunch. Students cannot wear earbuds/headphones in the halls when transitioning to class. Additional infractions (i.e refusal to comply, disrespect to staff) in connection with this policy will receive additional consequences that may include ISS, OSS, or recommendation for expulsion. Policy JICJ Use of Personal Electronic Devices in School Issued 3/15 Purpose: To establish the basic rules for the board’s permission of student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools. For purposes of this policy, a personal electronic device includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, pagers, gaming devices or other devices that emit an audible signal, vibrate, display a message, display or record an image or otherwise summon or deliver 42 a communication to the possessor. Students may possess a cell phone or other personal electronic device in school, as long as it is used during authorized times and is not disruptive

to the educational environment. Unauthorized use of a cell phone or other personal electronic device may include, but is not limited to, the following. taking pictures or recording without permission cheating harassment or bullying use during any emergency drill use during unauthorized times use for unlawful activities Parents/Legal guardians are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the school office. Students may use school phones to contact parents/legal guardians during the school day with permission of the administration. Students, parents/legal guardians, teachers and staff members should be aware that the district may take disciplinary action against students consistent with policy JICDA and its accompanying administrative rule regarding student conduct. Middle and high school Middle school and high school students may use electronic devices such as cellular phones, electronic pagers or any other communications

devices before and after school, during their lunch break, within "free zones" as determined by the principal and/or for educational and/or instructional purposes only as deemed appropriate by the teacher and approved by the principal. Any other use of wireless communications is considered misuse and violations may result in disciplinary action. Consequences for inappropriate use may include, but are not limited to, the following. First offense: The device will be confiscated and returned to student at the end of the class period by the teacher. Teacher notifies parent or legal guardian. Second offense: The device will be confiscated by the teacher and returned at the end of the school day. Teacher notifies parent or legal guardian. Third offense: The device will be confiscated by the teacher and turned over to school administration. The phone will be returned to parent or legal guardian by the administrator and privilege to have device may be revoked for the remainder of the

school year. Possession of a personal electronic device on school property acknowledges consent to search the contents of the device in a school or criminal investigation. In such investigations, students will provide necessary login information as needed. A student in possession of a cell phone, or other personal electronic device in conflict with this policy will be subject to discipline as provided under the districts code of student conduct. SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE Policy EEAEC Student Conduct on Buses Issued 3/13 Purpose: To establish the basic structure for safe student transportation. Safety is of prime importance for our students as we transport them to and from school and school-sponsored activities. Safety requires the cooperation of students, parents/legal guardians and school personnel. The district charges students with the responsibility of conduct that will result in safe transportation, respect for school personnel and respect for other students. The school bus is an

extension of school activity Therefore, the board expects students to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with the established standards for safety and classroom behavior. All bus riders must cooperate fully with the bus driver and observe the bus rules. The bus driver is responsible for supervision of students on the bus. The driver may stop the bus at any time when misbehavior or threatened misbehavior presents a hazard to safe driving. The driver will report students who create a disturbance on school buses. The principal or his/her designee as authorized by state law and regulation, may suspend or deny bus transportation to a student whose conduct is persistently and/or flagrantly 43 detrimental to safety and order on the bus. The board supports the use of video cameras on school buses used for transportation to and from school as well as for field trips, curricular and extracurricular events. The district will use video cameras to monitor student behavior The

district may use videos as evidence in a student disciplinary proceeding. The videos are student records subject to school district confidentiality, board policy and administrative regulations. Bus riding is a privilege and all riders will be expected to behave appropriately toward other riders and their driver. Failure to follow guidelines may result in temporary or permanent loss of privileges. There are five (5) general rules which will be maintained on every school bus: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Listen to the driver’s instructions. Remain seated at all times. No food or drinks on the bus. Keep hands, legs, arms, feet, and objects to yourself. Take care of the bus. Drivers will complete a bus referral form for violations of these five general rules. Consequences may include the following: 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense 5th Offense 6th Offense Student conference, parent contact Student conference, parent contact Parent conference, one day bus suspension (or detention)

Three to five day suspension from all buses Five to ten day suspension from all buses Suspension from bus for remainder In addition to the Five General Rules, other violations warranting immediate action and suspension from school and the bus are: 1. Failure to comply with the request of a school official 2. Gross disrespect to riders or driver 3. Fighting or injury to another rider 4. Defacing or vandalizing the bus 5. Throwing items out the bus window 6. Tampering with safety equipment or exits 7. Possession of weapons and/or incendiary devices 8. Possession of or being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol RESEARCH GUIDE INFORMATION Clover High School students have a uniform guide available to assist in the creation and editing of research based documents. All CHS teachers will accept research papers using the MLA writing style. An outstanding guide is published by Purdue University on the Internet. The address is: http://owl.englishpurdueedu/owl/resource/557/01/ Students

who do not have access to the Internet may reference the guide in any CHS computer lab. Additionally, hard copies are available from your English teacher. 44 FLEX TIME What is FLEX time? FLEX time is designated time during the school day that students have access to their teachers, counselors, and administrators. What is done during FLEX time? The purpose of FLEX time is to allow for remediation, make-up work, assignment completion, academic collaboration with peers, and extra help. The intent is to provide students with ownership over their learning and allow students to make decisions regarding their academic pursuit. Certain FLEX days will be designated for character education and school initiatives. What is not done during FLEX time? FLEX time is not used for the presentation of new material. Students are not to sign out of school during FLEX time It is not free time or study hall. When is FLEX time? FLEX time is a 30 minute designated time on predetermined days during the

school year. Where can I go during FLEX time? Students can visit teachers in order to get academic assistance, visit the media center to complete projects or read, remain in 1st block to complete work, visit the fine arts areas or sign up to visit the counseling center. Students that have not been force flexed and have above a B average may visit the NGC Media Center. Students who are missing assignments or who have a grade of “D” or below may be assigned a mandatory session during Flex Time. Teachers will notify students of these assignments and students are expected to report to the designated session. Consequences may be assigned for students who fail to report as assigned. Are there areas that are off limits? Students are not permitted to be in gyms, bathrooms, parking lots, or hallways during FLEX. Students are also not permitted to spend FLEX in a substitute teacher’s classroom. Once a decision is made about where a student will spend FLEX time, that student must remain in

that area until FLEX time is over. 45