East Newton School District

K-8th Student Handbook

Grades K-8^th Student Handbook
Campuses: Granby and Triway

East Newton R-VI School District wants you to know that upon request, we are required -in a timely manner- to provide you the following information:
- Whether the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
- Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived.
- Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
- What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.
In addition to the information you may request, we are obliged to provide parents information on the achievement level of your child in each of the state academic assessments and a timely notice if your child has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted by school district personnel.

Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member or other person directly involved with an activity, program or project operated under the general supervision of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may file a complaint. The complaint must be in writing and signed. It must provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied or misinterpreted.

The following steps are proper procedures to be followed by persons with questions or complaints regarding the operation of the school district:
1. Complaints on behalf of individual students should first be addressed to the teacher.
2. Unsettled matters from step 1 should be directed to the school Principal.
3. Unsettled matters from step 2 should be directed to the Superintendent.
  
  If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the Superintendent, it should be brought to the Board of Education. Questions and comments submitted to the Board Secretary in letter form will be brought to the attention of the entire School Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. If necessary, a hearing with the Board will be scheduled to resolve the complaint. However, the decision of the School Board shall be final except in the case of complaints concerning the administration of federal programs. To see the NCLB complaint procedure in its entirety see the East Newton website or the DESE website.
In that case, the complainant may go to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and from there on to the United States Department of Education.
It is a pleasure to greet you as students of the East Newton School District. It is our hope that your years here will be some of the most pleasant, enlightening, and interesting of your life. This handbook has been prepared to assist you in becoming familiar with school rules, regulations and activities. It is designed to give you the guidance needed for a successful learning experience. We recommend that you read it carefully and discuss it with your parents. We are proud of our school and the reputation it has in the community. We hope that you too will be proud of the EAST NEWTON ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS.
Granby Campus:

7:30 a.m. – Breakfast – all students in 5th-8th report to the cafeteria in the mornings
8:00 a.m. – Class Begins
3:45 p.m. – School Dismisses

Triway Campus:

7:30 a.m. – Breakfast – students may begin to report to class
8:00 a.m. – Class Begins
3:25 p.m. – School Dismisses
Students should not have a need to be on campus before 7:30 a.m. If there is a need for earlier arrival, then that should be cleared through the building principal. If the students arrive at school before 8:00 a.m., they should report to the designated early arrival room. At 8:00 a.m. and after, each student should report to their designated spots or to the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast.
State Law: 167.031 Compulsory School Attendance” States the following, “A parent, guardian or other person in this state having charge, control or custody of a child between the ages of seven and sixteen years of age shall cause the child to attend regularly some public, private, parochial, parish, or home school or a combination of such schools not less than the entire school term of the school which the child attends….” .

East Newton R-VI School Board Policy JEA, Compulsory Attendance Ages, states the following:

“Any child between the ages of five (5) and seven (7) who is enrolled in the East Newton R-VI School District shall attend the academic program on a regular basis, unless a written request to drop the child from the school rolls is made by the parent, guardian or other person having charge, control or custody of the child. Any child who is a resident of the school district and who is between the ages of seven (7) and 16 years shall attend a day school, public or private, as specified in state law. The Board of Education shall abide by the compulsory attendance laws of Missouri by requiring district children between the ages of seven (7) and 16 years to attend school full time, with the exception of those students who may be excused from full-time attendance by the superintendent. Individual petitions for any deviation from full-time attendance shall be considered by the superintendent on the merits of the individual student’s application. Any student age 16 years or older who drops out of school for any reason other than to attend another school, college or university or to enlist in the armed services, shall be reported to the state literacy hotline office.”

In an effort to establish an attendance policy, which will help the students develop good habits, meet the policies of the School Board and to abide with the state law the following guidelines are established:
1. Students should bring notes or parents should call for student absences or tardies. Notes from doctors are encouraged. Students missing more than ten days per semester will be required to present a note signed by a doctor for each absence. (Ask doctors to identify any special limitations to be observed and a time limit if any).
2. Acceptable reasons for absences from school are: personal illness, illness of a family member requiring the students' help, death in the family and certain recognized religious holidays. All other absences, without prior approval from the principal will be considered unexcused. (PLEASE SEE #3 AND #4 BELOW AND ALSO THE "HOMEWORK AND MAKE-UP WORK POLICY).
3. Contact with school is a must when a student is absent. a. Every absent student will bring a note from parents listing the reason for absence(s). This note will be taken to the student's principal/secretary before admission to their classroom. b. The school will attempt to contact the home of every absent student.
4. A letter will be sent to each home when the student has three (3), six (6), and ten (10) absences. Unexcused absences are any which are not listed in #2 above. An absence will also be considered unexcused if the student does not bring a note the next school day or if the office does not have contact with the parents by phone.
5. Parents or guardians, who in the judgment of the principal have allowed their children to be absent 8 times for insufficient reasons, may be referred to the county authorities. The student may be retained when absences exceed 10 unexcused.
6. Students are eligible to make up all work missed when given an excused absence. Credit will be given for work turned in on time; based on a day for every day absent.
7. Tardiness - if a student arrives late to school, they should report to the office for a late slip. Should a student be detained in the office, or by a teacher, the student should ask for a late slip from that person before going to the next class.
8. A student that has missed 8 days or more of unexcused absences may be reported to Child Services for Academic Neglect.
Students transferring to East Newton Schools must qualify for attendance by residence standards. Students shall submit a transcript and evidence of achievement in present grade level or grade last attended if transfer is during the summer. A student who is withdrawing from school should present a written withdrawal request from his/her parents. A check-out form will be used to clear the student of his/her obligations in each class. All textbooks and school materials must be returned. He/she must also clear through the office, and all fines and charges must be paid. Withdrawing students will be given a copy of their checkout form.
Students with absences may make up work missed while absent within the following guidelines:

A. Students will be entitled to make up work upon request to the teacher. The request for make-up work must be made prior to or on the day the student returns to class - not days or weeks later.

B. Students will have one day to make up work for each day missed if the student misses only one day. If they miss more than one day they will usually be given three days to do make-up work (principal’s discretion).

C. Students who are absent on a test day will take the test on the day they return to class only if the test had been previously announced otherwise, it may be delayed one class day only.

D. Students who are going to be absent for two or more days may request homework assignments through the principal's office. These may be picked up by the parents at the end of the school day or sent home by another student.
Grade reports will be issued at the end of each 9-week period. Progress Reports will be issued every 3 weeks. Semester grades (18 weeks) are made a part of the student's permanent record. Students who have been irregular in attendance may receive an "I" (Incomplete) grade until the next marking period. An incomplete grade may also be given when a student has not completed required work. An "I" given for work not completed must be removed within one week after the quarter ends or the grade automatically becomes an “F”. Parents are invited to discuss their child's progress with classroom teachers, counselor and principal.

Percentage	Grade	11 Point	Description
95 – 100-	A	11
90 – 94-	A-	10	Excellent Work
87 - 89 -	B+	9
83 - 86 -	B	8	Above Average
80 - 82 -	B-	7
77 - 79 -	C+	6
73 - 76 -	C	5	Average
70 - 72 -	C-	4
67 - 69 -	D+	3
63 - 66 -	D	2	Below Average
60 - 62 -	D-	1
Below 60-I	F	0	Failure Incomplete

**The 11 point scale will be used for figuring student grade point averages. We will use the 11 point number corresponding to each grade, add all of those numbers together and divide by the total number of classes.

Summary Of Board Policy As Revised Spring 2010

As stated in the East Newton R-VI School District's mission statement, "Better learning, Better lives". It is the district's responsibility to provide quality educational experiences that enable all students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become healthy, responsible, and productive adults. We further believe that the foundation of our educational program is the development of competency in the basic fundamentals that are learned in the core classes of English Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies. At the same time, we believe that for any student "to become responsible productive citizens", they must have success in a well-rounded educational program of complimentary classes. In accordance with those beliefs, a student's promotion through the grade levels should be based on the mastery of the learning expected of them at each grade level. We have therefore established the following requirements for promotion and retention in the East Newton R-VI Elementary and Junior Highs.

Elementary:
Students will normally progress annually from grade to grade. Retentions may be considered when, in the judgment of the professional staff, it is in the best educational interest of the students involved. Parents/guardians will receive prior notification and explanation concerning the retention. However, the final decision will rest with the school administration.

East Newton R-VI Schools Reading Retention Policy
1. The purpose of promotion and retention is to provide maximum consideration for the long-range welfare of the student and to provide an opportunity for each student to progress through school according to his/her own needs and abilities.
2. It is expected that most students in school will be promoted annually from one grade level to another upon completion of satisfactory work, however, a student may be retained when his/her standards of achievement or social, mental, or physical development would not allow satisfactory progress in the next higher grade. Retention normally occurs before the student leaves the primary grades. For purposes of this policy, retention will be considered for students in first through the eighth grade. All students will be assessed in the fall and spring to determine reading level.
3. Parents/guardians who wish to appeal the decision for retention must first contact the building principal. If parents/guardians do not accept the decision at the building level, an appeal may be made in writing to the Superintendent. All appeals must be requested within two (2) weeks after the close of school.
4. Students with reading ability levels more than one grade level below their current grade level will not be promoted to a higher grade level until the deficiency is removed. This limitation on promotion does not apply to students receiving special education services, section 504 accommodations or who are Limited English Proficient students. Retention for these students will be considered only as a 3 result of decisions made within the student’s Individual Educational Plan or Individual Accommodation Plan and the team that formulates it. Retention due to reading deficiency may only be required one (1) time for any student. Additionally, all students found to be more than one grade level below their current grade level will be written an individualized reading improvement plan to assist in remediation of the reading deficiency.
5. Students who are retained may be promoted upon the satisfactory completion of additional hours of study outside the normal school day. In general, these additional hours of study would be offered during the summer session, but may be offered through after school instruction. Satisfactory completion of the summer session or after school sessions would allow the student promotion into the next higher grade level. However, in accordance with Missouri law, students in 4 th grade who display more than one grade level deficiency will be required to attend summer school reading instruction (40 hour minimum) and assessed as to their reading level at the end of that session. If their reading level is below that of 3^rd grade, they will be retained regardless of satisfactory completion of remedial program.
6. In accordance with state law, if by the end of the 6^th grade a student is not at least at the 5^th grade level, a notation must be made in the permanent record of that student. The notation may be removed at any time the student is determined to be reading at their appropriate
Academic Retention Policy for Grades 5-8

5^th Grade

To be promoted to 6th grade students in grade five must:
1. Have a passing grade in at least 75% of their semester grades in the *core classes. If a student in grade five does not meet the above requirements, they have two choices:
A. Repeat the fifth grade year.

B. Appeal to the student retention committee.

The retention committee can then choose one of four options:
1. Mandate that the student ** “satisfactorily” complete summer school in the East Newton remedial summer school program. *Students who fail more than 4 core subjects will not be eligible for promotion through summer school.
2. Recommend retention to the principal.
3. Recommend to the principal that the student be passed to the next grade.
4. Complete 30 hours of after school tutoring in the 4th quarter.
6^th Grade

To be promoted to 7th grade students in grade six must:
1. 1. Have a passing grade in at least 75% of their semester grades in the *core classes. If a student in grade six does not meet the above requirements, they have two choices:
A. Repeat the sixth grade year.

B. Appeal to the student retention committee.

The retention committee can then choose one of four options:
1. Mandate that the student ** “satisfactorily” complete summer school in the East Newton remedial summer school program. *Students who fail more than 4 core subjects will not be eligible for promotion through summer school.
2. Recommend retention to the principal.
3. Recommend to the principal that the student be passed to the next grade.
4. Complete 30 hours of after school tutoring in the 4th quarter.
Junior High:

To be promoted to 8^th Grade students in grade seven must:
1. Have a passing grade in at least 75% of their semester grades in the *core classes.
  AND
2. Have a passing grade in at least 70% of their semester grades in all classes. If a student in grade seven does not meet the above requirements, they have two choices:
A. Repeat the seventh grade year.

B. Appeal to the student retention committee.

The retention committee can then choose one of four options:
1. Mandate that the student ** “satisfactorily” complete summer school in the East Newton Junior High remedial summer school program. *******(SUMMER SCHOOL WILL NOT BE AN OPTION IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE A PASSING GRADE IN AT LEAST FOUR OF THEIR *CORE CLASSES)********
2. Recommend retention to the principal.
3. Recommend to the principal that the student be passed to the next grade.
4. Complete 30 hours of after school tutoring in the 4th quarter.
To be promoted to the 9^th Grade students in grade eight must:
1. Have a passing grade in at least 75% of their semester grades in the *core classes.
  AND
2. Have a passing grade in at least 70% of all semester grades in all classes.
Any 8^th grade student who fails 2 or more core classes will be eligible to attend summer school at East Newton High School in the Survival Skills program. If a student in grade eight does not meet the above requirements, they have two choices:

A. Repeat the eighth grade year.

B. Appeal to the student retention committee.

The retention committee can then choose one of four options:
1. Mandate that the student ** “satisfactorily” complete summer school in the East Newton High School remedial SURVIVAL SKILLS program. *******(SUMMER SCHOOL WILL NOT BE AN OPTION IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE A PASSING GRADE IN AT LEAST FOUR OF THEIR *CORE CLASSES)********
2. Recommend retention to the principal.
3. Recommend to the principal that the student be passed to the next grade.
4. Complete 30 hours of after school tutoring in the 4th quarter.
*Core classes are English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies & Math.
**Satisfactorily completing summer school means 90% attendance and mastery of at least 60% of the objectives presented.
***Students who are required to attend summer school because of grades will not be eligible for any summer school incentives.
***Retention committee will consist of the Counselor, the Principal, and at least 3 junior high teachers (2 of which are core teachers)
All promotion or retention decisions for IEP students will be conducted through the student’s IEP.
"A" Honor Roll
Students must earn all grades of A or A-

"A" AVERAGE Honor Roll
Students must earn a 9.51 grade point average or higher on an 11-point scale with no grades below a "C".

“B” Average Honor Roll

Students must earn a grade point average between 7.50 and 9.50 on an 11-point scale with no grades below a "C".

Grades in all classes are considered for Honor Roll.
Resource students will be eligible for Honor Roll based on their IEP.
The state of Missouri requires students to be tested in certain subject areas every year. The district administers assessments required by the Missouri Assessment Program to measure academic achievement and demonstrate improvement in the performance of students over time. Missouri school districts are compelled by state and federal statute along with the State Board of Education rule 5 CSR 20-200.210 to assess all students enrolled in school districts. The percent of students tested must meet or exceed the state standard. English Language Arts and Mathematics exams are given in grades 3-8. Science is given in grades 5 & 8.
All students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will contribute to the best interest of the school and not infringe on the rights of others. School staff have the authority and the responsibility to take customary and reasonable measures to maintain proper control and discipline among students placed under their care and supervision. Such measures may include the use of reasonable force in the exercise of lawful authority to restrain or correct students and maintain order.
In order to maintain quality work and grades and positive citizenship, the following contract has been implemented to assure student success at school. This contract may not apply to competitions in which the student will be participating during the school day. However, the final authority lies with the teacher and the principal.

Students who wish to participate in field trips and activities throughout the year agree to the following:
- I will maintain an 85% or higher attendance rate.
- I will not have an overall grade point average lower than a “C.”
- I will not have more than $25.00 in lunch charges.
- I understand that my office referrals will be considered for final field trip participation.
- I understand that I must be in attendance at least ½ of the prior school day to attend non-academic field trips.
The Student Discipline Code of the East Newton R-VI School District is structured to encourage respect for the rights of others, to produce an atmosphere conducive to learning, and to manifest student responsibility. This code does not list every possible violation, which may result in disciplinary consequences. The purpose of this code, however, is to itemize certain offenses, if committed, will result in a listed consequence. Thus, school officials will be expected to enforce all rules outlined in the Student Discipline Code and hold all students accountable for their own behavior, whether on school property, on school buses, or at school sponsored activities. Deviation from the following scope and sequence may occur at the discretion of the building administrator. Other offenses not noted in this scope and sequence will be handled according to school board policy and in accordance with Missouri statute 167.171.

Consequences of Conduct Which Violates School Policy

Arson:
Starting a fire or causing an explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings. Restitution if appropriate.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion, report to law enforcement
Assault:

Using physical force, such as hitting, striking or pushing, to cause or attempt to cause physical injury; placing another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death or serious physical injury; causing physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative; or any other act that constitutes criminal assault in the third or fourth degree.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement, expulsion
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion, report to law enforcement
3. Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another; killing or causing serious physical injury to another
Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another; killing or causing serious physical injury to another
1. Expulsion – report to law enforcement
Bullying

Intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; that substantially interferes with the educational performance, opportunities or benefits of any student without exception; or that substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft or property damage; oral, written or electronic communication, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion or threats; or threats of reprisal or retaliation for reporting such acts. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days); Expulsion
Bus or Transportation Misconduct

All behavior prohibited on district property is also prohibited on district transportation. The building administrator may eliminate suspension steps and assign other punishment according to the severity of the offense.
1. First report – visit with administration, 1 day off the bus.
2. Second report – 2 days off the bus.
3. Third report – 5 days off the bus.
4. Fourth report – 10 days of the bus.
5. Fifth report – Off the bus remainder of the school year
Cafeteria Misconduct

Throwing food, failing to clean up, improperly disposing of trash or otherwise causing messes in the cafeteria. The cafeteria will be kept clean at all times. Students should dispose of trash appropriately. Other misconduct in the cafeteria will be disciplined the same as if it occurred in the classroom.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School Suspension (1 –10 days)
Cheating/Plagiarism

Copying other students' work, representing other work as their own, the unauthorized possession or distribution of a teacher’s tests, and other forms of cheating. Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person’s work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.
1. Alternative assignment and (1 – 3 days ASD)
2. Repeated offense: Zero on the assignment.
3. Cheating that occurs by a student that is representing the school in a Competition (1 day Saturday School)
Classroom Disruptive Conduct/Speech

Verbal, written, pictorial, or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person that is in violation of district policy or is otherwise rude, vulgar, defiant, considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities, or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech situations where it is protected by law.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
Defiance of Authority/Insubordination/Disrespect

Any verbal or non-verbal refusal to comply with a direction or order of a school employee. Highly offensive action will be treated as a repeat offense.
1. After School Detention (3-5 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (1-90 days) or more
4. Highly offensive action will be treated as a repeat offense
Dishonesty

Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.
1. Nullification of forged document. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Nullification of forged document. Saturday School, 1-180 days OSS
Disruptive Conduct Other Than the Classroom
1. After School Detention (3 -5 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-school suspension (3-10 days)
Disruptive Dress and Grooming
1. Change to proper attire/ After School Detention (1 day)
2. Change to proper attire/After School Detention (2-3 days)
3. Repeated Offenses –Change to proper attire/ Extended After School Detention
a. Drug/Alcohol Possession or Use
Possession of or attendance under the influence of any unauthorized prescription drug, over-the-counter drug, alcohol, herbal preparation, or imitation drugs or imitation herbal preparation.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Expulsion, report to law enforcement
Sale, purchase or distribution of any unauthorized prescription drugs, over-the-counter drug, alcohol, herbal preparation, imitation drugs or imitation herbal preparation
1. 10-180 days of Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion and report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion
Possession of, or attendance under the influence of, or soon after consuming any narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion
Sale, purchase, or distribution of any narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202 (c) of the Controlled Substances Act.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)
2. Expulsion
b. Caffeine Products

To promote student health, safety, and readiness to learn, students are prohibited from possessing, using, distributing, selling, or sharing energy drinks, caffeine patches/pouches, or other concentrated caffeine products while on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or while under school supervision.

Energy drinks, caffeine pouches, and caffeine patches are defined as products marketed for increased energy, alertness, or performance and typically contain elevated levels of caffeine and other stimulants. The use of concentrated caffeine products may present health and safety risks, including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, dizziness, and other adverse effects. Any student found in possession of or using such products may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

School administrators reserve the right to determine whether a product contains concentrated caffeine or poses a safety concern and is therefore prohibited under this policy.

1st offense: Confiscation

2nd offense: Confiscation, student will conference with principal, parental contact.

3rd offense: Confiscation, student will conference with principal, parental contact. After School Detention (1-3 days)

**Confiscation: No return of Energy Drinks or its related products for any violation

a. Electronic Devices

Radios, Cell Phones, Smart Watches, earbuds, head phones, tablets, MP3 players, Laser lights, and any other electronic device will not be allowed during school hours 7:30am - 3:45pm. Students are not allowed to have laser lights in their possession at any time. If students are caught using one without permission, the following consequences will occur:

1st offense: Confiscation and returned to the student at the end of the school day.

2nd offense: Confiscation, student will conference with principal, parental contact and parents must pick up electronic device(s).

3rd offense: Confiscation, student will conference with principal, parental contact and parents must pick up electronic device(s). After School Detention (1-3 days)

* Use of audio or visual recording equipment in violation of Board policy KKB.1.1.

* Cellphone policy is in alignment with 2025 Senate Bill 68

1. First offense (Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, after school detention, extended after school detention)

2. Subsequent offense (Confiscation. Principal/student conference, after school detention, extended after school detention, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension).

** If phones are taken due to images of an inappropriate or graphic nature, discipline could result and law enforcement will be notified.

*** If a device becomes an issue, parents may be required to pick the electronic device(s) up at the office.

b. Electronic Device (school or personal): Technology Misconduct

Class 1 Inappropriate Use: Any use of electronic devices to record, publish or display audio or visual images of faculty, staff, students or other persons when the subject would have a reasonable expectation of privacy is strictly prohibited, regardless of the material. Individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy, specifically with respect to this policy only, in a restroom or locker room, but other locations may also be subject to the same reasonable expectation of privacy. This policy is applicable to all district locations and facilities and also to extracurricular and district-related activities that are and are not on the premises of the district.

1st Offense: 1-180 days OSS

Class 2 Inappropriate Use (school or personal): Act of using an electronic device to record, publish or display audio or visual images of faculty, staff or other students in or around school premises in areas where no reasonable expectation of privacy exists, without prior approval of school personnel, and recorded, published or displayed material depicts things such as, but not limited to faculty or staff in the classroom; acts of violence; disruptions to the school environment; or other acts prohibited by the district disciplinary guidelines.

1st Offense: 1-3 days OSS

2nd Offense: 3-7 days OSS

3rd Offense: 10 days OSS

Extortion

Threatening or intimidating any person for the purpose of, or with the intent of, obtaining money or anything of value from the person.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion
Failure to Meet Conditions of Detention

1st offense will result in the next higher disciplinary action that was administered. Repeated failure to cooperate will result in progressive penalties and/or Out-of-School suspension
1. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days) and/or 1-180 days of Out-of-School suspension.
Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension

Students may not appear at district activities while on Out-of-School suspension. Violating the conditions of a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to, participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity or being on or near district property or the location where a district activity is held. See the section of this regulation titled, “Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion and Other Disciplinary Consequences.”

As required by law, when the district considers suspending a student for an additional period or expelling a student for being on or within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student’s presence is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the district’s discipline policy.
1. Out of School suspension (1-180 days)
Failure to Care for or Return District Property

Property that is loaned or issued to students and is not returned or not returned in satisfactory condition will result in:
1. Restitution for the replacement value of the item.
2. Restitution for the replacement value of the item, Contact the prosecuting attorney’s office.
False Alarms

Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports, communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening or disturbing people, disrupting the educational environment or causing the evacuation or closure of school property.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days) restitution if appropriate, and report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion, restitution if appropriate and report to law enforcement
Fighting

Mutual combat in which one or more parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion, report to law enforcement.
Gambling

Betting on an uncertain outcome, regardless of stakes; engaging in any game of chance or activity in which something of real or symbolic value may be won or lost. Gambling includes, but is not limited to, betting on outcomes of activities, assignments, contests and games.
1. Principal/student conference, loss of privileges, after school detention, extended after school detention, or suspension.
2. Principal/student conference, loss of privileges, after school detention, extended after school detention, or 1-10 days OSS.
Harassment, including Sexual Harassment

Use of material of a sexual nature or unwelcome verbal, written or symbolic language based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples of illegal harassment include, but are not limited to, racial jokes or comments; requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome sexual advances; graffiti, name calling; or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts based on protected characteristics.

Use of Verbal, written or symbolic language that is sexually harassing
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature or that is based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples include, but are not limited to, touching or fondling of the genital areas, breasts or undergarments, regardless of whether the touching occurred through or under clothing; or pushing Physical contact that is sexually harassing
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses - Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Hazing

Any activity that any reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership, or maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or school-sponsored activity. Hazing can occur even when all students involved are willing participants.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days); Expulsion
Inciting a Disturbance

Inciting or contributing to a disturbance on school property or at a school event.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-90 days), report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion – Report to law enforcement.
Lack of Effort

Persistent inattentiveness, lack of effort to complete or turn-in assigned class work or exams, failure to have required materials, and failure to dress for physical education.
1. Parental Notification by teacher.
2. After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Repeated Offenses – Extended Detention (1-3 days)
Leaving School Grounds/Failure to report to class/Leaving class without permission/missing Homework Recovery/skipping a PASS request
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. 4th offense: 1 –180 days of Out-of-School suspension
Malicious Statements

Malicious, slanderous, provocative or inflammatory remarks directed toward people
1. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days)
Possession of Stolen Property

The possession of stolen property with the knowledge that it is stolen.
1. Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement
2. Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
3. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion and report to law enforcement
Use of Profane or Obscene Language

The use of lewd, obscene or profane language, whether spoken, gestured or written.
1. After School Detention (3 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School Suspension (3-10 days)
Public Display of Affection

Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting, including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.
1. Administration/Student conference, 1-3 days ASD
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days)
Sexting and/or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar or Violent Material

Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography, depictions of nudity, violence or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been approved by district staff for its educational value. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days), report to law enforcement.
Sexual Activity

Consensual acts of sex or consensual simulations of sex including, but not limited to, intercourse or oral or manual stimulation.
1. Principal/Student conference, after school detention, extended after school detention, or 1-180 days of OSS.
2. After school detention, extended after school detention, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion.
Sexual Harassment

Use of material of a sexual nature that is verbal, written, or symbolic based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature.
1. Out of school suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Repeated offenses - Out of school suspension- (10-180 days), report to law enforcement.
Stealing-Larceny

Theft, attempted theft or knowing possession of stolen property.
1. Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Repeated Offenses – Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days)/Expulsion and report to law enforcement.
Technology Resources Usage Violations

Attempting, regardless of success, to gain unauthorized access to a technology system or information; use district technology to connect to other systems in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; copy district files without authorization; interfere with the ability of others to utilize district technology; secure a higher level of privilege without authorization; introduce computer viruses, hacking tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or evade or disable a filtering/blocking device.
1. Conference, restitution, loss of computer privileges (1 – 30 days), After School Detention (2 –5 days)
2. Loss of computer privileges (31 – 60 days), Extended After School Detention (1 day), restitution
3. Loss of computer privileges (61 – 180 days), Out-of-School suspension (10 – 90 days), restitution
Using, displaying or turning on pagers, personal digital assistants, or personal laptops during the regular school day, including instructional class time, class change time, breakfast or lunch.
1. Confiscation, conference, After School Detention (2 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
Violation other than those listed in (1), (2), or of Board Policy EHB and procedure EHB-AP.
1. Restitution, conference, loss of user privileges, After School Detention, Extended After School Detention, or Out of School Suspension.
Use of audio or visual recording equipment on violation of Board Policy KKB
1. Confiscation, conference, After School Detention (2 days)
2. Extended After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Confiscation, Out of School Suspension (1-10 days)
Threats/Verbal Assault

Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gestures that create a reasonable fear of physical injury or property damage.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Tobacco

Possession or use of any tobacco products, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or other nicotine-delivery products on district property, district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or other medications used in a tobacco cessation program may only be possessed in accordance with district policy JHCD.
1. 1st offense - Confiscations of product, Out-of-School suspension (1-3 days) & Report to Law Enforcement
2. 2nd offense - Confiscation of product, Out-of-School suspension (4-10 days) & Report to Law Enforcement
3. 3rd offense or more - Confiscation of product, Out-of-School suspension (10+ days) & Report to Law Enforcement
**Confiscation and no return of tobacco or its related products for any violation.

Truancy or Tardiness

Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parent/guardians and the school administration; excessive non-justifiable absences, even with the consent of parents/guardians; arriving after the expected time class or school begins.
1. After 5 tardies per quarter - call the student down to a conference with the principal.
2. 6th tardy - Parents contacted, After school detention (1 day)
3. 7th tardy - Parents contacted, After school detention (2 days)
4. 8th tardy - Parents contacted, Extended after school detention (1-3 days)
Unauthorized Entry

Tampering- The unauthorized tampering with or assisting any person with entry into a locker, desk, bag, vehicle or other’s personal property assigned to or belonging to another individual or the school.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days)
Structure- Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office or other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility through any entrance.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days)
Trespassing- willfully entering or remaining in any structure, conveyance or property of another without being authorized or invited.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement
2. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Vandalism

Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff, or students.
1. Restitution and 1-180 days of Out-of-School Suspension, report to law enforcement
Verbal or Disrespectful Abuse to Staff of a Threatening Nature or directed profanity.

Rude or otherwise inappropriate language or action that is directed at a staff member.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion, report to law enforcement.
3. Highly offensive language will be treated as a repeat offense
Weapon Use or Possession

No student may possess a weapon on school property at any time, except as specifically authorized during a school-sponsored or school-sanctioned activity permitting weapons. The school district will provide secured storage of student firearms if necessary. A weapon is defined to mean one or more of the following:

A. A firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921.

B. A blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife, knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade knife, as these terms are defined in § 571.010, RSMo.

C. A dangerous weapon as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).

D. All knives and any other instrument or device used or designed to be used to threaten or assault, whether for attack or defense.

E. Any object designed to look like or imitate a device as described in 1-4.

Pursuant to the Missouri Safe Schools Act and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, any student who brings or possesses a weapon as defined in #1 or #2 above on school property will be suspended from school for at least one (1) calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities.

The suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the superintendent to the Board of Education. Students who bring or possess weapons as defined in C, D, or E and not otherwise included in A and B, will also be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. Possession or use of any weapon as defined in Board policy, other than those define in 18 U.S.C. § 921, 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2), or § 571.010, RSMo.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement, Expulsion
2. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion and report to law enforcement Confiscation of the instrument will result in all actions.
Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921 or any instrument or device defined in § 571.010, RSMo., or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion and report to law enforcement
After school detention (ASD) will be used for various disciplinary issues at the discretion of the administration. ASD will be held from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Students are expected to observe school rules during this time and do their homework or read a book silently. Students should not be talking or creating a disturbance during this discipline time. The school will not be responsible for a student’s transportation home following detention.
Extended after school detention (EXD) will be used for various disciplinary issues at the discretion of the administration. EXDT will be held from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Students who are assigned Extended After School Detention are ineligible to participate in or attend all activities of the school district (all campuses) once Extended After School Detention has been assigned. Students will remain ineligible until they complete the next full school day, after they serve the Extended After School Detention. This means students will become eligible to participate on the following school day. Students who have served three or more separate offenses for Extended After School Detentions will not be eligible for field trips.
Out of school suspension (OSS) is utilized as a consequence for inappropriate student action as it relates to violations of the East Newton R-VI 5-8 School Discipline Code or violations of state, local or federal law. The administration will exclude a student from school because of a violation of school rules and regulations, conduct which materially or substantially disrupts the rights of others to an education, conduct which endangers the student, other students or the property of the school, or poses a threat to self or others as evidenced by prior conduct. These actions will be taken in accordance with due process and with due regard for the welfare of both the student and the school.

The principal will tell the student orally and in writing the misconduct he or she is accused of and the facts that form the basis of the proposed suspension. If the student denies the accusation either orally or in writing, he/she will be given the opportunity to present his/her version of the incident. If OSS is assigned for the inappropriate behavior, an attempt will be immediately made to notify the student’s parents by phone and in writing.

Principals may suspend students up to ten (10) school days while the superintendent may suspend a student for up to 180 days. A student’s OSS begins when he/she is assigned the punishment. Students in OSS are not allowed to attend any school functions, events or activities until the day after their OSS has ended. Students who are suspended for certain acts cannot be within 1,000 feet of any public school under certain conditions. If a student’s OSS ends on a Friday, they can’t be at school or attend school activities until the following Monday. Students will be required to make up all missed work and they will receive a grade on the work.
The East Newton R-VI School District complies fully with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). FERPA is a federal law that affords parents and students 18 years of age or older (“eligible student”) certain rights with respect to the student’s educational records. These rights are:

Right to Inspect: Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review substantially all the student’s educational records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School Principal a written request identifying records to be inspected.

Rights to Prevent Disclosures: Parents or eligible students have the right to prevent disclosure of educational records to third parties with certain limited exceptions. It is the intent of this institution to limit the disclosure of information contained in educational records to those instances when prior written consent has been given to the disclosure. However, upon request the District will disclose information to officials of other schools in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. The District may also disclose information under the provisions of FERPA, which allows disclosure without prior written consent, or items of directory information of which you have not refused to permit disclosure.

The District will disclose information to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. School officials include: persons employed by the District, whether paid or unpaid, as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member, including health or medical staff: persons elected to the School Board; person employed by or under contract to the District to perform a special task, such as an attorney, auditor, etc; or persons who are employed by the District’s law enforcement unit. School officials have a legitimate educational interest if the officials are: performing a task related to a student’s education; performing a task related to the discipline of student; providing a service or benefit relating to the student or student’s family, such as health care, counseling, job placement, or financial aid; or maintaining the safety and security of the campus. The East Newton R-VI School District has designated certain information contained in the educational records of its students as directory information for purposes of FERPA. The following information regarding students is considered directory information:
1. Student’s name
2. Date and place of birth
3. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
4. Grade level
5. Most previous school attended by the student
6. Honors and awards received
7. Photographs or other likeness
8. Major field of study
9. Dates of attendance
10. Art work/course work displayed by the district
11. Video tapes, digital images and recorded sound unless such records would be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy.
The District may disclose directory information for any purpose in its discretion without the consent of a parent of a student or eligible student. Parents of students and eligible students have the right, however, to refuse to permit the designation of any or all the above information as directory information. In the case, the information will not be disclosed except with the consent of a parent or student, or as otherwise allowed by FERPA. Any parent or student refusing to have any or all of the designated directory information disclosed must file written notification to this effect with the principal of the school which the student attends. In the event a notification of refusal is not filed, the District assumes that neither a parent of a student or an eligible student objects to the release of the directory information designated.
Students will have the opportunity to have fun on the playground. The staff will be observant to recognize conditions that might lead to accidents and endeavor to prevent them. Each teacher is expected to discuss playground rules with his/her students. Safety issues are a primary factor. Any action viewed as unsafe by the supervising teacher will be stopped. If a child becomes injured on the playground, he/she should report the injury to the supervising teacher. Students who become sick or injured will be sent to the health office by the teacher.
The East Newton School District takes pride in preparing students for career readiness. Students attending East Newton Schools are expected to dress and groom themselves according to the East Newton School District policy. Good grooming and practical dress will be encouraged at all times. When, in the judgment of the principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications. Student’s dress and grooming will be the responsibility of the individual and parents/guardian within the following guidelines. Good grooming and cleanliness are stressed as a necessity. Personal hygiene is to be encouraged at all times.
1. Dress and grooming will be clean and in keeping with health, sanitary and safety requirements.
2. All students must wear shoes, boots or other types of footwear; no house-slippers.
3. Dress and grooming will not disrupt the teaching/learning process or cause undue attention to an individual.
4. Class activities, which present a concern for student safety, may require the student to adjust hair and/or clothing during the class period in the interest of maintaining safety standards.
5. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extra-curricular activities.
6. No article of clothing shall be worn that displays writing, drawings, or emblems that are obscene. No clothing shall have derogatory language or that propagates alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs.
7. Students may wear shorts to school at any time during the school year that are of appropriate length. Bicycle shorts, pajama pants and other tight-fitting clothing will not be acceptable. Leggings (shirt long enough to cover the bottom), short and skirt length must be at a length that would not be distracting and cause undue attention to the individual.
8. Shirts must extend to the waist (when standing showing no stomach) and may not be made of a transparent material. Girls and Boys wearing tank tops must maintain an acceptable neckline. The white tank top undershirt is not acceptable. (No spaghetti straps). Boys – may wear sleeveless shirts if the side arm opening is the same size as the sleeve. Open back shirts or dresses cannot be worn.
9. Pajama pants are not allowed.
10. Sun-glasses may not be worn in the building.
11. Caps, hats, bandanas, head rags, hoods, headphones, etc., will not be worn in the building.
12. No piercings will be allowed that represent an educational disruption or a safety hazard.
13. No articles of clothing may be worn which expose undergarments, this includes pants or shorts that contain holes or tears that expose the undergarments.
14. Exceptions to the dress code may be made during spirit day/week, and/or school uniform may be worn on day of the event if approved by the building administrator.
Several general assemblies will be planned throughout the school year. These assemblies have an educational purpose and will be entertaining as well. They are designed (1) to enrich school spirit; (2) to give students experience in participation in programs; (3) to bring outstanding personalities and cultural information to students, and (4) to present important school and civic matters to the student. If a student's behavior is such that he must be dismissed from the assembly, the disciplining teacher will send or bring him/her to the Principal's Office. The Cheerleaders plan pep assemblies for you. They provide an opportunity for you to express your support for the various school teams as they play during the school year. Always follow the directions of those in charge of the assembly.
Students that are involved in the following activities must submit to be randomly drug tested throughout the year in order to participate in the activity. These are the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities: Athletics, Cheerleading, Student Council, SODA, FCA, Band, and Choir. The beginning of year packet contains a consent form that must be turned in on the last day of August. Students should make sure an office employee gets the form. Newly enrolled students after the August deadline have two weeks after enrollment date to turn in a signed consent form. For information regarding East Newton School District drug-testing policy and procedures, see section below:

East Newton R-6 Schools Extracurricular And Co-curricular Activity Drug Testing Policy

The East Newton Board of Education, in an effort to protect the health and safety of its student from illegal and/or performance-enhancing drug use and abuse or injuries resulting from use of drugs, thereby setting an example for all other students of the school district, adopts the following policy for drug testing of students participating in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT

It is the desire of the Board of Education, administration, and staff that every student in the East Newton R-6 School District refrains from using, possessing, or distributing illegal drugs and alcohol. The sanctions of this policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student in violation of this policy to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. This policy is intended to supplement and complement all other policies, rules, and regulations of the district regarding possession or use of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Participation in school sponsored extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities at the East Newton R-6 School District is a privilege. Accordingly, students involved in such activities carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents, and their school to set the highest possible examples of conduct, which includes avoiding the use or possession of illegal drugs and alcohol.

The purpose of this policy is to prevent illegal drug use and to strive within the East Newton R-6 School District for an environment free of illegal drug use and abuse. The sanctions of this policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student in violation of this policy to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. There will be no academic sanction for violation of this policy, except to the extent that a violation of this policy would also constitute violation of the district’s discipline policy. If the discipline drug policy is violated, the student will be subject to the penalties of the discipline policy and the violation will also be counted as a violation of the “extracurricular and co-curricular activities drug testing policy.”

Illegal drug use of any kind is incompatible with participation in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities of the East Newton R-6 School District. For the safety, health, and well being of the students, the East Newton R-6 School District has adopted this policy for use by all participating off-season and/or in-season extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities in grades 7-12.

Drug Testing Procedure

Each student participating in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities shall receive copies of the “Student Extracurricular and/or Co-Curricular Activities Drug Testing Policy” with a “Student Extracurricular and/or Co-Curricular Activities Drug Testing Consent” form which shall be read, signed, and dated by the student, parent and/or guardian. Students must turn in the Consent form to the office by 3:00 p.m. on August 30^th before the student will be allowed to continue or to begin practice and/or participation in any extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity.

Students in extracurricular and co-curricular groups to be drug tested:

Co-curricular: FBLA, FFA, Ag judging, FCCLA, VICA (Skill USA), DECA, Math competition, Special Olympics, Student Council, FTA, SODA, National Honor Society, Drama Club, A+, Industrial Technology.

Extracurricular: Athletics, Band, Choir, Speech and Debate, Cheerleading, Dance, and Academic competition

Definitions

“Co-curricular activities” are activities that students participate in outside of the classroom as a result of being enrolled in a school offered class.

“Extracurricular activities” are activities in which that student participates outside the regular course of study.

“Drug Use Test” means a scientifically substantiated method to test for the presence of illegal, performance enhancing drug, alcohol, or the metabolites thereof in a person’s urine.

“Illegal Drugs” means any substance which an individual may not sell, possess, use, distribute, or purchase under either Federal or Missouri Law. It includes, but not limited to, all scheduled drugs as defined by Missouri Law, all prescription drugs obtained without authorization, and all prescribed and over the counter drugs being used for an abusive purpose as well as alcohol.

“Performance Enhancing Drugs” includes anabolic steroids and any other natural or synthetic substance used to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, speed, or other athletic ability. The term does not include dietary or nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins, which can be lawfully purchased in over the counter transactions.

“Positive” when referring to a drug test administered under this policy means a toxicological test result which is considered to demonstrate the presence of an illegal or a performance enhancing drug or the metabolites thereof using the standards customarily established by the laboratory administering the drug use test.

“Reasonable Suspicion” means a suspicion based on specific personal observations concerning the appearance, speech, or behavior of a participating student, and reasonable inferences drawn from those observations in the light of experience. Information provided by a reliable source, if based on personal knowledge, shall constitute reasonable suspicion. In the context of performance enhancing drugs, reasonable suspicion could also include unusual increases in size, strength, weight, or other athletic abilities.

Procedures for Testing

Consent Forms

In order to participate in any extracurricular or co-curricular activity, a participant must provide the District with a signed consent form. This form will be distributed at the beginning of the school year and must be signed and returned no later than the deadline date, regardless of when the student will participate in an activity.

Students, who enroll after the beginning of school, will be provided with a consent form and must submit the consent form within two weeks of his/her enrollment date. These participants may also be subject to immediate Drug Testing.

Any student who fails to return a signed consent form by the deadline date will be subject to the following:

The student will be prohibited from participation in any activities during the school year, or

Should the student choose to sign the consent form after the deadline date, the student will be required to serve a suspension from all activities equal to one-third of the activity season.

Any student who fails to return a signed consent form will not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity during the remainder of the school year

Random Selection

Each participant who has returned a signed Consent form will be assigned a random number for testing purposes. The service that conducts the Drug Test to refer to the participant will use the participant’s drug test number. In order to assure privacy, the name of any student who is tested shall be known to District Administrators only on a “need to know” basis.

The collection testing personnel who are used by the school district shall perform the selection procedure. Selection of the participants for each drug test shall be accomplished by random sample of all participants and will follow scientifically accepted random sampling techniques.

Each semester, during the school year, at least five percent (5%) of the participants will be selected to take the drug test. Testing will be performed periodically throughout the semester.

Drug Testing And Test Result Reporting

Any drug test required by the East Newton School District under the terms of the policy will be administered by or at the discretion of a professional collection service chosen by the district using scientifically validated toxicological methods. The professional laboratory/ collection service shall be required to have detailed written specifications to assure chain of custody of the specimens, proper laboratory control, and scientific testing.

The test will be conducted at East Newton High School if at all possible. Principals will notify parents, if possible, that their child will be drug tested at the high school. The notification is done to ensure the safety and care of the student. Appropriate personnel will accompany the student to the test at all times. After testing, all parents will be notified in writing that their child was tested.

All aspects of the drug use-testing program, including the taking of specimens, will be conducted so as to safeguard the personal and privacy rights of the students to the maximum degree possible. The test specimen shall be obtained in a manner designed to minimize intrusiveness of the procedure. In particular, the specimen must be collected in a restroom or other private facility. Trained personnel who will remain outside the facility will supervise the process. The monitor shall verify the normal warmth and appearance of the specimen. If at any time during the testing procedure the monitor has reason to believe or suspect that a student is tampering with the specimen, the monitor may stop the procedure and inform the principal who will then determine if a new sample should be obtained.

If during the drug testing procedure, a student delays urination beyond a reasonable period of time or if there is suspicion of use of an altering substance, the sample will be tested for adulterants. If an adulteration substance is found, the test will be considered positive.

The trained collection personnel will perform a screening test on the specimen. If the initial test is positive, the initial test will be subject to confirmation by a second test. If the confirmation test is positive, the designated laboratory personnel will notify the principal or other administrator with the results. Once a positive is determined, the student will become ineligible to practice or compete in any in-season or off-season activity. The principal will contact the Athletic Director, student, head coach/sponsor, and the parent or guardian of the student and schedule a conference. At the conference, the principal will solicit any explanation of the positive result.

If the student asserts that the positive results are caused by something other than consumption of an illegal drug, then the student will be given the opportunity to present evidence of such to the principal. This evidence should include a list of all substances, along with the appropriate prescriptions that the student may have taken prior to testing. The East Newton School District will rely on the opinion of the laboratory, which performed the confirmation test in determining whether the positive result was produced by other than consumption of an illegal drug. The principal will make a decision within five (5) working days.
- This decision may be appealed in writing to the East Newton School District Superintendent within five (5) working days. The Superintendent will make a written decision within five (5) working days.
- The decision of the superintendent may be appealed in writing to the East Newton Board of Education within five (5) working days.
- A student who has tested positive will be required to undergo one or more additional drug use tests to determine whether the student is no longer using illegal drugs before he or she may rejoin an extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity.
- All parents or guardians of students who tested negative in the initial screening will be contacted by personnel of the East Newton School District within five (5) working days of testing.
Violations

Any student who tests positive in a drug test under this procedure shall be subject to the following restrictions:
1. For the first offense, the student shall be suspended from actively participating in all in-season or off-season extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities including all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions, for one half of the activity season at the time of the drug test or the next activity season in which the participant intends to participate, whichever comes first. Students must attend all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions, but they cannot be active participants.
  
  If the positive result comes after more than one half of the contests have been completed, the remainder of the suspension will be applied to the next activity season. During this time, it is recommended that the parent/guardian obtain a substance abuse evaluation and education/counseling for the student. The parent/guardian of the student will be responsible for the costs of this counseling. Students who are enrolled in a class that involves co-curricular activities will remain in the class during the suspensions and may participate in classroom activities, but may not participate in any activities outside of the regularly scheduled class time. Students must complete the season or seasons in which the suspension occurs in order for the suspension to be completed. Students who quit a sport during a suspension will return back to the original punishment time requirements.
2. For the second offense, the student shall be suspended from participation in all in-season or off-season extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities including all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions, for fifty two (52) consecutive and successive weeks from the date of the initial report of the second offense.
3. For the third offense, the student shall be suspended from participation in all in-season or off-season activities including all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions for the length of the student’s enrollment at the East Newton School District from the date of the initial report of the third offense.
The student council is the highest recognized student organization in junior high school. It serves as a medium of student participation in school administration. Membership on the council is a distinct honor for those wishing to assume its responsibilities. The student council is an advisory group of student representatives elected by the student body. Its purpose is to foster opportunities for student participation in the betterment of the school, expression of individual ideas; to encourage the proper attitude of the students within the school and away from school; to improve the care of the building and its contents, and to be the connecting link between students and administration. Students running for student council office must have a C+ average (6 on 11 point scale) to run for office, be in good standing with peers and teachers, and must maintain a C+ average to stay in office.
The school counseling office is open to all students in grade kindergarten through eighth grade. It is a place where students may express their feelings and opinions freely knowing that virtually all information will be regarded as confidential. Due to state law, if students are in danger of injury or harm, confidentiality will be broken. The counselors are prepared to help students with educational, emotional and social adjustments.
The major sports at East Newton Junior High Schools are volleyball, football, basketball and track. We also have a seventh and eighth grade cheerleading squad for football and basketball. We offer band, choir, Student Council as well as other clubs. The objectives of all of these activities are: recreation, social contact, good sportsmanship, permanent interest in sports, development of school spirit and team morale, physical and mental fitness. To be on an athletic team or a cheerleading squad, students must meet the following eligibility rules set up by the Missouri State High School Activities Association and the East Newton School Board.
Our mission is to exhibit good citizenship in all extracurricular activities. We should encourage respectful attitudes for participants and spectators alike. We should strive to set an example for leadership, responsibility, citizenship and good attitudes that will help us become model citizens in the future. Our good citizenship will be reflected in all areas of our lives at or away from school because of the important responsibility we have as leaders and representatives of the East Newton R-VI School District.

Sportsmanship
1. Show respect for the opponent at all times; treat them as guests and fellow humans.
2. Show respect for the officials; never argue or make gestures indicating dislike for a decision.
3. Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the activity.
4. Maintain self-control at all times, accepting decisions and abiding by them.
5. Recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of affiliation.
6. Accept the responsibility and privilege of representing the school and community.
7. Accept both victory and defeat with pride and compassion, never being boastful or bitter.
8. Congratulate the opponents in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat.
9. Cooperate with the coach and fellow athletes in trying to promote sportsmanship
Citizenship
1. Abide by laws as established by federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.
2. Refrain from the use of any type of tobacco or tobacco products while at school or any school activity.
3. Refrain from using, consuming, possessing, buying, distributing or selling alcoholic beverages or any controlled substances or illegal drugs.
4. Pledge to respect and honor the rights of others 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the entire year regardless of whether or not school is in session.
5. Be a creditable citizen whose conduct in both school and out of school reflects credit on yourself and your school. Conduct will be such as to be satisfactory with good school discipline.
6. Any participant assigned In-School Suspension or Out of School Suspension will not be allowed to practice, participate or attend school activities from when the ISS or OSS has been assigned till returning to school. If a student is serving OSS or ISS and their assignment ends on a Friday, they will be ineligible to attend and participate in school activities until the following Monday. Students who have detention shall be eligible as long as they attend each detention assigned for violation of school policy.
Eligibility
1. Attend school on the day of the activity unless the principal grants special permission.
2. Abide by rules and regulations as outlined in the handbook throughout the school year.
3. Attend all practices, games or activities. Any student who misses an activity, practice or contest and it is not excused by the sponsor will be ineligible to participate in succeeding contests or practices.
4. Meet all eligibility requirements academically as it pertains to participation in extracurricular activities in the East Newton R-VI School District, which include:
  - Students in grades 7^th & 8^th must have no more than one (1) F in the preceding quarter to be eligible to participate in interscholastic activities.
  - Students transferring from another district to East Newton will use MSHSAA standards for eligibility until the current semester ends.
  - Be promoted from the 6^th grade to the 7^th grade (for participation as a seventh grader).
  - Be making satisfactory progress toward graduation (or towards high school).
  - Be currently enrolled in and attending at least 5 classes.
5. Not be over the age of 14 prior to July 1 as a seventh grader or not over the age of 15 prior to July 1 as an eighth grader for sport competition.
6. Participate for only two semesters in each the seventh and eighth grade beginning with the first semester of entrance in each grade. A student who is repeating a grade is not eligible.
7. Enter school within the first 11 days of the semester in order to be eligible.
8. May not receive cash for participating in an athletic contest.
9. May accept awards, which are symbolic in nature or merchandise not to exceed $25 in price for participating in school or non-school sponsored athletic competition.
Disciplinary Actions

Students violating components of the citizenship code will be subject to disciplinary actions during the school year of the violation. Parents of any participant who violates the citizenship policy will be contacted following any violation of the policy. Penalties assessed for each violation shall be cumulative from one activity to the next during the school year.
IF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OR SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS WITNESS ANY OF THE ABOVE INFRACTIONS OF THE CITIZENSHIP CODE, THE ADMINISTRATION WILL BE OBLIGATED TO EXAMINE AND INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGATIONS.

Consequences

Consequences apply to the season in which the violation of the citizenship code occurs or the season immediately following if the violation occurs during the summer. Consequences accumulate during a school year. The building principal will be responsible for administering the consequences for violations of the policy. Principal discretion will be used in interpretation of violations and consequences.
1. First Violation-Two week suspension from involvement in all extra-curricular activities in the East Newton R-VI School District. Further action will be considered depending upon the nature of the offense.
2. Second Violation-On a student’s second violation, he/she shall be suspended for one half to two thirds of the activity season, depending upon the nature of the offense, length of the season and the activity involved. The student will be removed from any office he/she holds in any club or activity for the remainder of the school year.
3. Third Violation-On a student’s third violation, he/she shall be suspended from all co-curricular/extracurricular activities for 365 days.
4. Fourth Violation-On a student’s fourth violation, he/she shall be permanently suspended from participating in any co-curricular/extracurricular activities in the East Newton R-VI School District.
The following offenses will result in immediate suspension from co-curricular/extracurricular activities for at least 365 days: use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs or controlled substances, being under the influence of these substances while at school, bringing a weapon to school, school-related activities or on school ground or conviction of a felony.

The East Newton R-VI Citizenship Policy is reviewed annually by activity sponsors, school administration and the East Newton R-VI Board of Education

Notes Regarding the Citizenship Policy:
- Students who are ineligible by the standards listed under “ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS” above may practice team sports, pending principal and sponsor approval, but will be ineligible to play until the student secures a passing grade in at least 5 subjects for the proceeding semester.
- Students who earn a position on both the cheerleading and athletic teams will agree that at any time there is a conflict between the game and cheerleading the cheerleader will participate in the sport.
Physical Examinations

To be eligible for sports, students must have a physical examination and proof of insurance prior to such activity. This is a requirement of the Missouri State Activities Association. This exam must have been performed on or after February 1 of the preceding school year to be valid for this requirement. The school system attempts to provide the service of a doctor’s physical, to those who sign up, sometime during the month of May. That physical is valid for the entire school year following it.

Away-Game Conduct
1. Transportation to and from away games or meets shall be made by bus provided by the school. Parents wanting their student to ride home with other parents must contact the sponsor/coach or principal. Notes will not be accepted.
2. When there is more than one team participating on a given night, before or after the scheduled time for your team, the team members will sit together as a group whenever feasible.
3. Defacing school property in any manner will result in immediate dismissal for that athlete from the athletic team.
Students who attend East Newton School District will be assessed fines and fees. These fines and/or fees are used either to replace lost items or to further a group or organizations interests or obligations.
- Lunch ID- $1.00. Each student is supplied with one free ID at the beginning of each school year. New identification cards may be purchased from the building secretary.
- Lunch- Students will be able to charge a maximum $25.00 for lunch.
- Students must have all fines and fees paid before participating in the 8 th grade promotion ceremony. These fines and fees include, but are not limited to: library fines, lunches, restitution for lost or damaged school materials and project fees.
Policies for Students Riding School Buses
1. Be at the bus pick-up on time. Be ready to load!
2. Students should not stand in the roadway while waiting on the bus. BUT...SHOULD BE BESIDE THE ROAD & READY!
3. Obey the bus driver’s instructions at all times.
4. Stay in your seat and face the front of the bus.
5. Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself AND inside the bus.
6. Keep your voice at a safe level. No yelling across the bus to other passengers.
7. No food or candy is to be eaten on the school bus. No milk, or any other drinks allowed...with the exception of water... NO Sonic style drink containers will be allowed. Absolutely no soft-drink cans or bottles will be allowed. WATER ONLY! This rule has been amended as a courtesy for hot weather.
8. Put trash in the trash can.
9. Students will be held accountable for any destruction of school bus property. You will have an assigned seat. Take care of YOUR seat at all times. The bus driver has the autonomy to re-assign seats at any time.
10. Obscene and unacceptable language, gestures, remarks, signs, or drawings will not be tolerated and will result in school discipline.
11. Students must remain on the school bus once boarding, unless another teacher or the school bus driver grants special permission.
12. No skateboards, large toys, large band instruments, and extra duffel bags with ball bats etc. are allowed on the school bus. If you can’t let it ride in your lap then it is too big to bring on the bus.
13. If a student is to board or leave the bus at a place other than his/her normal school-bus stop, they are to have an official school note issued by the school office.
14. School Bus drivers will not transport any person not regularly assigned to the bus without an official school note. Phone text messages and/or phone calls will not be accepted.
15. In the event of misconduct on the school bus, the bus driver will complete a “School Disciplinary Referral and Bus Discipline will follow the student handbook.
Some infractions shall result in an automatic suspension...those include but are not limited to:
- Fighting...which includes hitting, spitting on, shoving, etc.
- Includes BOTH parties...may not seem fair, but if a passenger fights back, as in defending
- themselves...they too shall be suspended.
- Disrespect toward the school bus driver absolutely will not be tolerated. A simple “Yes
- Sir/Ma’am”, “I’m sorry sir/ma’am” etc goes a long way in avoiding suspension.
- Bullying in any form shall be an automatic bus suspension
- Do NOT take it upon yourself to be an advocate for another student. Mind your own business!
A school bus suspension of privileges includes
1. Transfer transportation
2. Vo-Tech and all extracurricular transportation activities.
Administration has the autonomy to reduce or accelerate any consequences of discipline depending upon the infraction and circumstances.
Textbooks are owned by the school and are used until they are either in poor physical condition or the material has become obsolete. Students are to write their names in the textbooks immediately upon receiving them. No assignments, comments, or diagrams are to be written in the books by the students.
1. Teachers are to number all new and rebound books and to stamp Triway School or Granby School inside of the front cover.
2. Teachers are requested to label the condition of the text as it is issued - new, good, fair.
3. Students will be charged as follows for lost books.
A. New Books- School Purchase Price

B. Replacement costs for all other books.

C. Books Damaged beyond repair will be paid for in accordance with the above. Students who damage books, which can be repaired, will be assessed charges in multiples of $0.25.
Students are responsible for the care of their own personal property. They should also be considerate of property belonging to others. If articles belonging to others are found, turn them in to the office. If you lose anything, inquire at the office. Do not bring money or valuable articles to school. Bring only what you need.
Students will not be excused from class to make telephone calls. Students will only be called from class in case of emergency. Other important messages will be taken by the school secretary and forwarded to the student. The office phone is for school business. It is not for use by students. Student use of these phones is highly discouraged.
All visitors to the buildings and persons wishing to talk with a student, regardless of the reason, must go to the principal's office for permission before proceeding. All visitors must be cleared through the administrative office, and they will either be escorted to the room by office personnel or obtain a valid visitor pass. Teachers shall not allow visitors in their classes without clearance.

No visitors are permitted to disturb class work unless brought to a classroom by a member of the administration.

At no time will student-visitors be allowed to visit classes.
Each campus has an active parent organization. Meeting times will be sent home with your child, placed on the district website or you can call the school office for more information.
If school should be closed due to weather or other conditions, announcements will be made on major radio and television stations in this area. Parents may also be notified through ParentSquare (email, text, app notification and call), view the announcement on the EN website and the EN District Facebook and Instagram accounts. Students and parents are requested to check for these announcements rather than call the school. The school lines need to be kept open for emergency purposes.

If school is unexpectedly dismissed early, parents will be notified by the same media as listed above. Parents should have arrangements made at the beginning of the year for this emergency type situation. These arrangements should be discussed with the students by the parents so the students will know what is expected of them.
The library is provided for study, research, reading and classroom instruction. It is therefore necessary that a quiet and orderly atmosphere be maintained at all times. Conduct should be such that no person interferes with or infringes upon the rights of others.

Students are permitted and encouraged to check out library materials. The school librarians establish loan guidelines. Students are expected to pay for lost or damaged materials and fines assessed. It is preferred that restitution be made by students at the elementary level before transferring to the high school. Any portion left unpaid will remain on the student’s record until graduation at which time all fines must be paid.

The librarians are in charge of setting up student access to the East Newton School District network. Students should contact the librarian if there are issues with their district computer access.

The library is a multi-use facility for both students and faculty and the goal is to promote lifelong learning in a variety of ways.
Illness and Accident at School
In case of illness or accident at school students should report to the school nurse or office (with teacher permission). The principal (or his designee) will see that proper care is provided. In the case of illness resulting in elevated temperature, contagious disease, or serious injury, parents will be notified and the child will be released from school pending notification of the child's condition.

Screenings
Periodically, the nurse will conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings on select students. Parents will be notified if referral is warranted.

Immunization
All students must present documentation of up-to-date status according to the Missouri School Immunization Requirements.

Dispensing Medications
The East Newton R-VI School District is not legally obligated to administer medication to students unless specifically included in a Section 504 plan or an individualized education program (IEP).
- Medications will only be administered at school when it is not possible or effective for the student to receive the medication at home.
- A written authorization by the parent/guardian will be required prior to administering medications. For students in grades 5-8 stock over-the-counter medication may be used or the parent may provide it. For PK-4 grade students the PARENT MUST PROVIDE THE OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION.
- Any medication must be brought to school in the original, appropriately labeled, unexpired container. The medication should be turned into the nurse or office upon arrival at school.
- Nurses will use reasonable and prudent judgment whether or not to administer a particular medication.
- Students may possess and self-administer medications for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis and other chronic health conditions in accordance with school policy and law. Prior meeting with the school nurse is required.
Consequences
Students who possess or consume medications in violation of this policy while on district grounds, on district transportation, or during a district activity may be disciplined up to and including suspension or expulsion.
It should be noted here that the East Newton R-VI School District does not carry insurance coverage for individual student accidents. (As is common with most school districts). That is a decision that is left up to the individual family. Information about accident insurance is made available to parents at the beginning of the school year in the information packet that is sent home with each family.
For the benefit of all in the school cafeteria the following guidelines will be followed.
1. A lunch count is sent to the office each morning.
2. At the beginning of designated lunch periods, students will proceed in an orderly fashion to the cafeteria serving line. Students may be given assigned seats.
3. Students will return plates, table service, and milk containers to the collection area.
4. Students who bring their lunches must eat them in the cafeteria. Sacks and waste material must be placed in the receptacle provided for that purpose.
5. Do not bring food or drink in glass containers.
6. Students will not leave the campus to obtain lunch elsewhere. We have a closed campus.
7. All food will be eaten in the cafeteria. No food items of any type are to be in the halls, lockers, etc.
8. Remember to clean up after yourself. No one wishes to sit among the remains of another person's lunch. Show courtesy for the next person.
It is requested that lunches be purchased for a week at a time.

Lunch Prices Will Be Announced At The Beginning Of Each School Year.
Emergency drills are conducted by each building at different times during the year. Teachers and students will discuss the proper procedures for tornado drills, fire drills, lock downs and other types of emergency procedures in place for the building. Emergency procedures are listed in all classrooms.
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the East Newton School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. In addition, the School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Any person having inquiries concerning our School District’s compliance with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act is directed to the Compliance Coordinator below, who has been designated by our School District to coordinate our School District’s efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADEA, Section 504, and the ADA.

Our School District has established grievance procedures for persons unable to resolve problems arising under the statutes above. The Compliance Coordinator for the applicable law, whose name is listed below, will provide information regarding those procedures upon request.

Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under the laws and regulations cited above may contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114; phone (816) 268-0550.

Compliance Coordinator for Laws Listed in this Notice:
Compliance Coordinator
Dr. Sara Mathis, Special Services Director
22808 E. Hwy 86 Granby Mo. 64844
471-472-6233
You have the right to inspect and review all of the records maintained or used by the district regarding your child and to have them clearly explained to you. You have the right to obtain copies of the records if failure to provide copies effectively prevents you from exercising your right to inspect and review them. The district may charge a fee for copies of the records if the fee does not prevent you from inspecting and reviewing the records. The district may not charge a fee to search for or to retrieve information regarding your child. You also have the right to have your representative inspect and review the records. Additionally, the district must presume that you have authority to inspect and review records relating to your child unless the district has been advised that you don't have the authority under applicable State law governing such matters as guardianship, separation, and divorce.

The district shall comply with a request to access records without unnecessary delay and before any meeting regarding an individualized education program or hearing related to the identification, evaluation, or placement of the child and in no case more than 45 days after the request has been made.
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The East Newton R-VI School assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation/intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The East Newton R-VI School assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

The East Newton R-VI School assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The East Newton R-VI School has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Central Office.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

Private/Public school statement: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires timely and meaningful consultation among the public school district, officials of private schools, and representatives of parents of parentally-placed private school children with disabilities within their jurisdiction. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability in the East Newton district who is not attending public school, please contact Shelli Copeland, director of special services, East Newton R-VI schools at 417-472-6233.
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in employment practices and policies or the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by East Newton R-VI School District.

The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of the complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:

Dr. Sara Mathis
East Newton School District
22808 E. Hwy. 86 Granby, MO. 64844
417-472-6233

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA coordinator will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolution. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting the ADA coordinator will respond in writing, and, where appropriate in a format accessible to the complaint, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of East Newton and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.

If the response by the ADA coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA coordinator within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the superintendent or his or her designee. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the superintendent or his or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting the superintendent or his or her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.

All written complaints received by the ADA coordinator, appeals to the superintendent or his or her designee, and responses from the ADA coordinator and superintendent or his or her designee will be kept by East Newton for at least three years.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

This guide explains how to file a complaint about any of the programs¹ that are administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the Department) under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)² .

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Complaint Procedures for ESSA Programs Table of Contents:

General Information

1. What is a complaint under ESSA?

2. Who may file a complaint?

3. How can a complaint be filed?

Complaints filed with LEA

4. How will a complaint filed with the LEA be investigated?

5. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the local level (LEA)?

Complaints Filed with the Department

6. How can a complaint be filed with the Department?

7. How will a complaint filed with the Department be investigated?

8. How are complaints related to equitable services to nonpublic school children handled differently?

Appeals

9. How will appeals to the Department be investigated?

10. What happens if the complaint is not resolved at the state level (the Department)?

1. What is a complaint?

For these purposes, a complaint is a written allegation that a local education agency (LEA) or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the Department) has violated a federal statute or regulation that applies to a program under ESSA.

2. Who may file a complaint?

Any individual or organization may file a complaint.

3. How can a complaint be filed?

Complaints can be filed with the LEA or with the Department.

4. How will a complaint filed with the LEA be investigated?
Complaints filed with the LEA are to be investigated and attempted to be resolved according to the locally developed and adopted procedures.

5. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the local level (LEA)?
A complaint not resolved at the local level may be appealed to the Department.

6. How can a complaint be filed with the Department?
A complaint filed with the Department must be a written, signed statement that includes:
1. A statement that a requirement that applies to an ESSA program has been violated by the LEA or the Department, and
2. The facts on which the statement is based and the specific requirement allegedly violated.
7. How will a complaint filed with the Department be investigated?

The investigation and complaint resolution proceedings will be completed within a time limit of forty-five calendar days. That time limit can be extended by the agreement of all parties.

The following activities will occur in the investigation:
1. Record. A written record of the investigation will be kept.
2. Notification of LEA. The LEA will be notified of the complaint within five days of the complaint being filed.
3. Resolution at LEA. The LEA will then initiate its local complaint procedures in an effort to first resolve the complaint at the local level.
4. Report by LEA. Within thirty-five days of the complaint being filed, the LEA will submit a written summary of the LEA investigation and complaint resolution. This report is considered public record and may be made available to parents, teachers, and other members of the general public.
5. Verification. Within five days of receiving the written summary of a complaint resolution, the Department will verify the resolution of the complaint through an on-site visit, letter, or telephone call(s).
6. Appeal. The complainant or the LEA may appeal the decision of the Department to the U.S. Department of Education.
8. How are complaints related to equitable services to nonpublic school children handled differently?

In addition to the procedures listed in number 7 above, complaints related to equitable services will also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, and they will receive all information related to the investigation and resolution of the complaint. Also, appeals to the United States Department of Education must be filed no longer than thirty days following the Department’s resolution of the complaint (or its failure to resolve the complaint).

9. How will appeals to the Department be investigated?

The Department will initiate an investigation within ten days, which will be concluded within thirty days from the day of the appeal. This investigation may be continued beyond the thirty day limit at the discretion of the Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Department will communicate the decision and reasons for the decision to the complainant and the LEA. Recommendations and details of the decision are to be implemented within fifteen days of the decision being delivered to the LEA.

10. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the state level (the Department)?

The complainant or the LEA may appeal the decision of the Department to the United States Department of Education

¹Programs include Title I. A, B, C, D, Title II, Title III, Title IV.A, Title V, revised 4/17
² In compliance with ESSA Title VIII- Part C. Sec. 8304(a)(3)(C)

Local education agencies are required to disseminate, free of charge, this information regarding ESSA complaint procedures to parents of students and appropriate private school oï¬ƒcials or representatives.

High School Student Handbook

This handbook is one tool to assist our students and parents. It provides basic information about our school, including important policies, and general guidelines. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with this information. If you have any concerns, please contact the principal’s office at 417-472-6238, or come by the school. Should you need to talk to a teacher, please arrange during a conference time.
Seth Johnson, Superintendent 417-472-6231

Dr. Stephanie Moorehead, Assistant Superintendent 417-472-6231

Jamie Medlin, Principal 417-472-6238

Brian Anton, Assistant Principal/Activities Director 417-472-7202

Scott John, Counselor 417- 472-6236

Morgan McLees, Counselor 417-472-6238

Sara Mathis, Special Services Director 417-472-6233
Better Learning, Better Lives.
We in the East Newton School District envision that students will be respectful, responsible, and productive citizens in society, as well as lifelong learners.
Enter to Learn – Leave to Achieve
Hunter Acheson

Brian Anton

Jennifer Baldwin

Melissa Barker

Alan Beaty

Sam Bennion

Ashley Brown

Troy Burt

Cathryn Burt

Natalie Clark

Jaron Dishman

Kathleen Ely

Erin Garren

Jamey Gilion

Ethan Heilig

Stephen Henry

Trent Hutchins

Karen Jacobs

Scott John

Matt Jones

Macie Keaton

Jacob Lasalle

Jamie Lasalle

John Leppla

Faith Littlejohn

Steven Loveday

Karen Mason

Morgan McLees

Jamie Medlin

Carrie Morgan

Mia Nokes

Erin Norvell

Amy Payne

Kate Penn

Larry Perkins

Jessica Rinehart

Holly Roberts

Tasha Schriever

Lindsey Shaver

Desiree Short

Hadley Smith

Verla Spears

Denise Stafford

Wanda Williams

Joshua Witte
All visitors to the building and persons wishing to talk with a student regardless of the reason must go to the principal’s office for permission before proceeding. Teachers shall not allow visitors in their classes without having clearance. Visitors who have clearance through the office will receive a visitor’s pass. Salesmen and other visitors are not permitted to disturb class unless brought to a classroom by administration. At no time will student visitors be allowed to visit classes unless it is the teachers’ plan time.
Entrance to East Newton High School may be made in the south or north doors. Bus riders will enter the school through the north doorways. Students who drive to school can enter either doorway. Students in athletics can enter the west doors in the morning to put things in their athletic lockers and then exit through the west doors. Students are not to enter the building through the gym.

During the morning prior to classes beginning, students must remain in the lobby or cafeteria. Students are not to go in the hallways, gym, to their lockers, rooms, or other areas unless they have a pass. At 7:35 a.m., a bell will ring and all students will report to their first hour. All other students that enter the school after 8:00 a.m. will report straight to the front office to check in upon arrival at school.

When school is dismissed in the afternoon, students riding the bus must exit through the north doors. Students who drive will exit the building through the south door or north doors. If you must go to an athletics locker or P.E. locker you must go around the gym. Students will not enter the southeast or northeast doors before school.
In order to receive maximum benefit from the educational opportunities offered at East Newton High School, all students are expected to attend school regularly. Poor attendance is the greatest contributing cause of failure. Conversely, students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more, and are much more attractive to prospective employers after completing school. Lifelong habits, which will follow students throughout their professional and personal lives, are being formed by school attendance. Cultivating the habit of regular school attendance is a shared responsibility between the school, the parents, and the student. The following guidelines concerning school attendance have been established by the East Newton R-VI Board of Education.

Parents and guardians have the responsibility of notifying the school when a student is absent giving the reason for the absence. Upon returning to school, the student must check in at the principal’s office with a note/phone call to clarify the absence. The note must be signed by a parent or guardian. A doctor's note that states that the student was unable to be at school, will be labeled “medical” and those days will prove extenuating circumstances. The only absence that is not recorded is for school-sponsored activities. Students are not marked absent for these times; however, the sponsoring teacher should give at least a two-day notice in written form to the principal when any student will be out of class due to a school activity.

ENHS does not differentiate between excused and unexcused absences. All absences will count against the total number of absences allowed per semester. Work missed during an absence must be made up by the student. The student must make the request for make-up prior to or on the day that he/she returns to class, not days or weeks later. A missing assignment will be recorded as a zero/missing assignment until satisfactory make-up work has been completed. Students will have one day to make-up work for each day missed. Students who are truant will not be allowed to make up any work.
Students cannot accumulate more than eight (8) absences per semester. When this occurs, the principal will request a meeting with the parent to hear evidence to justify an extension to the absences and any additional absences beyond the 8 days the student has missed this semester. Students who have missed more than eight (8) days in any class may not participate in any activity in which school will be missed. Students who have not earned credit will not participate in extracurricular activities (including practice or performance). Students also may not take part in field/educational trips.

If five (5) days from any class are recorded during a semester, parents will be notified. The principal will send a letter to the student regarding his or her absences on the fifth day. Parents and students will also receive notification when their child receives eight (8) absences in any class period to advise them the maximum days have been reached. When a student is going to be absent for three (3) days or more, it is suggested that the parents contact the office in advance and explain the reason for the absence. Students that are absent for ten (10) consecutive days will be dropped from school, not earning credit, and parents will be hotlined for educational neglect. In order for the student to make up homework, the office will arrange for homework assignments to be picked up by a parent or sent home with another student. If the absence is a planned trip, it is suggested that parents be aware of the school’s attendance/absence policies.
1. The request for make-up work must be made prior to or on the day the student returns to class – not days or weeks later.
2. Maximum time allowed for completion of assignments will be one day for each day absent.
3. Students who are absent on a test day will take the test on the day they return to class only if the test had been previously announced, otherwise it may be delayed one class day only.
4. Incomplete grades – In the event a student received an incomplete in a course at the end of the semester, the student must complete all work in 10 school days after the end of the semester, otherwise an “F” will be recorded on the permanent record.
5. Students absent from school on school-sponsored trips will complete the assignment and turn in according to the teacher’s policy.
Students who have been absent will not be allowed to participate in or attend school activities on the days of their absence unless permission has been granted in writing by the principal. Students must be in attendance at least 180 minutes (1/2 of the school day) to participate in an activity on that school day. If a student is absent on a Friday, he/she cannot participate or attend activities on the following Saturday and Sunday or an extended weekend unless permission by school administration is granted.

College visits for seniors will be limited to two per year. Exceptions will only be made if approval is given by the administration. Documentation of the visit may be required. Excessive absences after seniors have been notified of attendance deadline day will result in make-up days for those individuals.
Tardiness is defined as any appearance of a student beyond the scheduled time class begins. The student is allowed 5 per quarter, and any tardy after 6 will result in disciplinary action. ENHS does not differentiate between excused and unexcused tardiness. Teachers/administrators are the only people designated to excuse a tardy. Any student who is tardy to school must first check in at the office and be issued a tardy/admit slip for the day so that attendance records can be modified.

Tardies can result in not showing up for class on time or possibly being late to school (less than 10 min).
1. 6 Tardies=2 Lunch Detentions.
2. 7 Tardies=1 After School Detention (ASD)
3. 8 Tardies=1 Extended Detention (ED 2 hours after school 3:30-5:30pm)
4. 9 Tardies= 2 Extended Detention (ED 2 hours after school 3:30-5:30pm)
5. 10 or more=3 Extended Detention (ED 2 hours after school 3:30-5:30pm)
Policies for Students Riding School Buses
1. Be at the bus pick-up on time. Be ready to load!
2. Students should not stand in the roadway while waiting on the bus. BUT...SHOULD BE BESIDE THE ROAD & READY!
3. Obey the bus driver’s instructions at all times.
4. Stay in your seat and face the front of the bus.
5. Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself AND inside the bus.
6. Keep your voice at a safe level. No yelling across the bus to other passengers.
7. No food or candy is to be eaten on the school bus. No milk, or any other drinks allowed...with the exception of water... NO Sonic style drink containers will be allowed. Absolutely no soft-drink cans or bottles will be allowed. WATER ONLY! This rule has been amended as a courtesy for hot weather.
8. Put trash in the trash can.
9. Students will be held accountable for any destruction of school bus property. You will have an assigned seat. Take care of YOUR seat at all times. The bus driver has the autonomy to re-assign seats at any time.
10. Obscene and unacceptable language, gestures, remarks, signs, or drawings will not be tolerated and will result in school discipline.
11. Students must remain on the school bus once boarding, unless another teacher or the school bus driver grants special permission.
12. No skateboards, large toys, large band instruments, and extra duffel bags with ball bats etc. are allowed on the school bus. If you can’t let it ride in your lap then it is too big to bring on the bus.
13. If a student is to board or leave the bus at a place other than his/her normal school-bus stop, they are to have an official school note issued by the school office.
14. School Bus drivers will not transport any person not regularly assigned to the bus without an official school note. Phone text messages and/or phone calls will not be accepted.
15. In the event of misconduct on the school bus, the bus driver will complete a “School Disciplinary Referral and Bus Discipline will follow the student handbook.
Some infractions shall result in an automatic suspension...those include but are not limited to:
- Fighting...which includes hitting, spitting on, shoving, etc.
- Includes BOTH parties...may not seem fair, but if a passenger fights back, as in defending
- themselves...they too shall be suspended.
- Disrespect toward the school bus driver absolutely will not be tolerated. A simple “Yes
- Sir/Ma’am”, “I’m sorry sir/ma’am” etc goes a long way in avoiding suspension.
- Bullying in any form shall be an automatic bus suspension
- Do NOT take it upon yourself to be an advocate for another student. Mind your own business!
A school bus suspension of privileges includes
1. Transfer transportation
2. Vo-Tech and all extracurricular transportation activities.
Administration has the autonomy to reduce or accelerate any consequences of discipline depending upon the infraction and circumstances.
We, at East Newton High School, hope that each student will work to the utmost of his or her potential. We encourage students to compete with themselves to continually improve. Deficiency slip reports (D/F in class) will be run every 4 weeks and a few 5 week cycles for a grade check. If a student is on the D/F report list, they will remain on the list until the next grade cycle check. However, the No Travel list (2 F’s or more) will be assessed every two weeks if the student prompts for the principal to check to see if they have earned their way off the No Travel list. Parents will be encouraged to check the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for progress that their child is making in class. We hope that checking the portal will provide data to parents that would be beneficial to a student's progress. We encourage you to schedule parent –teacher conferences if your child is experiencing difficulty in his/her class. Grade cards are normally issued five (5) days following the end of each semester reporting period. The faculty at East Newton High School wants every student to succeed. The administration and faculty want your help in your child’s academic endeavors.
All scoring will be done by percentage of letter grades. Percentage grades will be converted to letter grades for report cards. The following scale will be used.

100 – 95 A

94 – 90 A-

89 – 87 B+

86 – 83 B

82 – 80 B-

79 – 77 C+

76 – 73 C

72 – 70 C-

69 – 67 D+

66 – 63 D

62 – 60 D-

59 – 0 F
A student must attend the equivalent of eight semesters in approved high school and must have a minimum of 25.5 units of credit on a 7-period day schedule to graduate. There can be no more than two units earned by correspondence. Correspondence class grades will not count toward total grade point average. Summer school classes will be for credit recovery only and not count toward total grade point average. Two classes will be the most that can be made up at summer school. All students must pass the United States and Missouri Constitution tests in order to graduate.

Students must attend eight (8) semesters of high school in order to participate in graduation ceremonies, or to graduate, unless the student has been approved for early graduation under the early graduation requirements.
Students who wish to graduate early will be required to meet with the school counselor and submit written notification to the principal. The school counselor will notify the student’s parents or guardians of the student’s decision if the student is a dependent. The student will receive a diploma if the student has met the East Newton R-VI School District’s graduation requirements. The student who chooses early graduation will be allowed to participate in the spring prom and graduation ceremonies, but will be considered alumni for all other activities. An early fall deadline application is required. Students interested need to meet with their counselor as soon as possible.
In order to maintain quality work and grades, the following policy has been implemented to assure student success at school. Any student that has 2 or more F’s in any class at the end of a 4/5 week grading period will not be able to attend any educational trip or field trip in which school time is missed. The suspension time for this policy will end at the end of the next grading cycle depending on the grades of the student. However, deficiency slip reports (D/F in class) will be run every 4 weeks and a few 5 week cycles for a grade check. If a student is on the D/F report list, they will remain on the list until the next grade cycle check. However, the No Travel list (2 F’s or more) will be assessed every two weeks if the student prompts for the principal to check to see if they have earned their way off the No Travel list. The policy does apply to competitions in which the student will be participating during the school day. Our goal is for students to maintain high achieving, passing grades in order for the privilege to be granted to miss educational content time from the classroom. In order for a student to attend any educational trip or field trip, they must maintain an 85% accumulative attendance rate and not owe more than $25.00 in fines/fees.

Grade	Points	Bonus Points
A	4	5
A-	3.666	4.666
B+	3.333	4.333
B	3	4
B-	2.666	3.666
C+	2.333	3.333
C	2	3
C-	1.666	2.666
D+	1.333	2.333
D	1	2
D-	0.666	1.666
F	0	0

The following requirements are necessary to graduate from ENHS.

Credits are earned beginning in the ninth grade of high school.

Minimum High School Graduation Requirements – All students at ENHS must meet the following graduation requirements:

English, taken 9-12 grade

4 Credits

Math, taken 9-12 grade
Algebra 1 or its equivalent, plus 2 additional Math

3 Credits

Science, taken 9-12 grade
Physical Science, Biology, plus an additional science credit

3 Credits

Social Studies, taken 9-12 grade
World History, American History, American Government

3 Credits

Practical Art
Personal Finance, plus an additional practical art credit

2 Credits

Fine Art

1 Credit

Physical Education

1 Credit

Health

½ Credit (Semester)

Electives

8 Credits

25.5 Credits total required for graduation.

Each student must pass the MO & US Constitution tests and a full credit of Personal Finance.

End of Course exams (EOC’s) given upon the completion of the following courses which are required: Algebra 1, American Government, Biology, English 10
Students must meet the high school graduation requirements with an additional Social Studies credit with a minimum weighted GPA of a 3.2 for a total of 26.5 overall earned credits.

Graduating with Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum:
Students planning to graduate Magna or Summa Cum Laude will need the following courses:

English, taken 9-12 grade

4 Credits

Math, taken 9-12 grade
Algebra 1 and above taken in high school

4 Credits

Science, taken 9-12 grade
Physical Science, Biology, plus 1 upper level class

4 Credits

Social Studies, taken 9-12 grade
World History, American History, American Government and 1 upper level class

4 Credits

Foreign Language

1 Credit

Practical Art
Personal Finance, plus an additional practical art credit

2 Credits

Fine Art

1 Credit

Physical Education

1 Credit

Electives

6.5 Credits

Health

½ Credit (Semester)

28 Minimum Total Credits Required

Cum Laude: Meets all the above requirements and a minimum overall weighted GPA of at least a 3.5.

Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude:

In order to graduate with Magna or Summa Cum Laude the following requirements must be met:
- Complete the above requirements
- Score at or above an ACT Composite Score of 19
- Have an overall weighted GPA of at least 3.5 (Summa - 4.2 & Magna - 3.5)
- Maintain an overall 95% attendance rate in grades 9-12
Each student must have passed the United States and Missouri Constitution tests in grades 9 – 12.

Personal Finance will be taught in the business department and the class must be taken prior to graduation. The class will meet the personal finance requirement and it will be counted as one credit of practical art.

Recognition

Summa Cum Laude (Latin meaning: “the highest distinction”)
- Students earning a weighted GPA with a 4.2 or higher along with meeting the minimum course requirements for Summa Cum Laude will receive this distinction.
- These students will receive a Gold Academic Honors Medal and will be recognized as Summa Cum Laude as a group during the graduation ceremony and marked accordingly on the graduation program.
Magna Cum Laude (Latin meaning: “with great distinction”)
- Students earning a weighted GPA with a 3.5-4.19 along with meeting the minimum course requirements for Magna Cum Laude will receive this distinction.
- These students will receive a Silver Academic Honors Medal and will be recognized as Magna Cum Laude as a group during the graduation ceremony and marked accordingly on the graduation program.
Cum Laude (Latin meaning: “with honor”)
- Students completing the graduation requirements and finishing with a cumulative weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher will receive this distinction.
- These students will receive a Bronze Academic Honors Medal and will be recognized as Cum Laude as a group during the graduation ceremony and marked accordingly on the graduation program.
The state of Missouri requires students to be tested in certain subject areas every year. The district administers assessments required by the Missouri Assessment Program to measure academic achievement and demonstrate improvement in the performance of students over time. Missouri school districts are compelled by state and federal statute along with the state board of education rule 5 CSR 20-200.210 to assess all students enrolled in school districts. The percent of students tested must meet or exceed the state standard. The exams given are English I, Physical Science, English II, American History, American Government, Biology I, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. These assessments may be counted as a portion of their final grade not to exceed ten percent.
The top 10 students are ranked on the basis of total grade points earned during their eight semesters of school attendance. Final class ranking will appear on the transcript as a result of total points for the full eight semesters. To be eligible for Top 10, students must earn at least one-half of their credits at East Newton High School. These students will not be announced until all grades have been finalized. Point value per final letter grade multiplied by the course unit value plus the bonus points, if any, equals the total points earned in that course. Courses with credit values different from one unit will be processed for the stated value in the mathematical operations to determine the student’s rank order or scholastic index.
Honors sections of courses in each academic area challenge students to use their abilities fully. Usually honors sections include the same content that regular classes within the subject area contain; however, students use material that is more challenging and pursue their studies with a greater emphasis on research techniques, special projects, current concerns and issues, career opportunities, and critical thinking. All honor students are expected to read broadly, think critically, and write lucidly. Students in these classes will take all comprehensive midterms and final exams.

The following classes are weighted classes:

Accounting II

Advanced Livestock

Adv. Marketing

Algebra for Calculus

Algebra II

Anatomy/Physiology

Business Law

Calculus

Chemistry II

Desktop Publishing

Dual Credit Math

Dual Credit English

Dual Credit Computer Apps

AP Language/Comp

AP Literature/Comp

Entrepreneurship

Multimedia

Advanced Multimedia

Mythology/Novels

Physics

Physics II

Plant Science

Probability & Statistics

Psychology

AP Psychology

Sociology

Spanish II, III, IV

Trigonometry

AP Calculus AB

Before taking these classes check with the counselor to determine prerequisites.

The minimum requirements for graduation will be 25.5 credits and 8 semesters of attendance. Students that transfer from other schools with weighted or bonus point classes from other schools will not be accepted as bonus point classes at East Newton. Those classes will be marked on their final transcript as honors classes, but bonus points will not be figured into their GPA.
Sophomore 10^th – 6 Credits

Junior 11^th – 12 Credits

Seniors 12^th – 18.5 Credits
“A” Honor roll - All grades must be an A or A-

“A” average Honor Roll - A grade point average of 3.45 (no grades below a C)

“B” average Honor roll - A grade point average of 2.72 – 3.41 (no D or F grades)

Students taking PLATO classes are not eligible for Honor roll or academic awards.
Join the A+ Schools program and become eligible for 2 years of tuition from any Missouri public community college, vocational or technical school. The student financial incentive will be available for a period of four years after high school graduation. To qualify for the A+ program students must enter a written agreement prior to graduation, and have met the following criteria:
- Sign a written participation agreement
- Graduate with a grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Maintain at least a 95% attendance record during high school
- Students must attend an A+ designated HS for any two years prior to graduation
- Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring
- Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs/alcohol
- Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I end of course exam or a higher level DESE approved end-of-course exam in the field of mathematics
- Make an effort to secure all available federal funds that do not require prepayment. (File FAFSA by February 1) MO Access award. Must have completed before graduation from High School
- A+ Scholarship funding is only open to United States Citizenship or Permanent Residents
Eligibility Checklist for A+ Students at a Community College
- Have the A+ certification (A+ Seal) on your High School transcript and send it to the Records Department.
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the information sent to the College Financial Aid office. (February 1) Mo Access Grant. Students graduating Mid-Term and attending Crowder Spring term or using A+ summer after High School Graduation will need to file the previous year FAFSA. Please contact the financial aid office by emailing or calling to confirm if FAFSA is completed. Crowder College Financial Aid or 417-455-5419.
- Recommend all seniors make an appointment with an advisor at choice of college and enroll before graduation.
- Fill out a College A+ Guidelines Agreement.
- Must Enroll in and complete at least (12) credit hours per semester (6) in a summer semester.
- Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA).
- Please sign a Records FERPA Release Form for Parents
Timeline using A+
The students will receive funding for a maximum of 105% of the credit hours required for completion of their degree within 48 months (4 years) from the date of high school graduation or the completion of an associate degree. A+ students are subject to the Good Citizenship policy adopted by the East Newton R-6 School Board on May 18, 2006. For more information on the policy and this program, please contact the A+ office

A+ Missouri Department of High Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) Math Scores End of Course (EOC)

High School Seniors:

If you meet all of the eligibility requirements except the end of course exam requirement, you may establish eligibility by achieving a combined ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale. You may achieve the qualifying score as a high school or postsecondary student. If you achieve the score as a postsecondary student you may be eligible for an award in the same term that you take the test.

ACT Math Score High School GPA

17 or greater & 2.5 or greater

16 & 2.8 or greater

15 & 3.0 or greater

If you have already received an associate degree or baccalaureate degree you are not eligible for the A+ scholarship program.

A renewal student is someone that has received an A+ payment, or who was eligible but whose award was reduced to zero after federal, non-loan aid was applied to tuition and fees, in a prior academic year. If this is the first academic year in which you have received an A+ payment, you are not subject to the renewal 2.5 minimum GPA requirement but you must achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average by the end of the fall term, or the end of the initial payment period for non-semester-based programs.
Part-time attendance will be based on the following criteria:
1. Students must be able to graduate as per current graduation requirements.
2. Students must be enrolled in at least 4 classes, pass at least one core subject and be in attendance at school until 12:30 or the end of the 4th hour each day.
3. Students must be in their senior year of schooling in the East Newton R-VI School District.
4. Students must be in the COE (Co-operative Occupational Education), VOE (Vocational Occupational Education), or the AOE (Agricultural Occupational Education) programs at East Newton High School.
5. Senior students may apply for part-time attendance if they demonstrate financial hardship. Students who present their household federal tax return, which has an adjusted income of less than the amount required for free lunch, shall be considered to have demonstrated financial hardship. Administrative discretion may be used in final determinations. Students demonstrating financial hardship must do so within the first five days of the semester.
6. Students must sign up and be granted part-time status during the pre-enrollment period to a semester.
7. Students must present signed statements from their parents/guardians requesting part-time attendance. They must have the East Newton High School counselor and their employer sign statements for their request of part-time attendance.
Students transferring to ENHS from an unaccredited school and/or home school will be required to provide an official transcript from the school of courses completed. In order to have those classes/credits placed on the student’s transcript/permanent record, the student must take the final exams for the corresponding courses offered at ENHS. The minimum percentage the student must earn on each exam taken is 75%. (For example, if the student completed Algebra I in an unaccredited school or home school, he/she would take the first and second semester exams for Algebra I at ENHS. If he/she earned the required percentage, those credits would be placed on his/her transcript by semester).

If a student completed courses in an unaccredited school or home school that ENHS does not offer, the transferring student must provide a portfolio of the work completed, including: course objectives, time logs, completed assignments, projects, and etc. ENHS administrative staff (along with additional faculty/staff as needed) will evaluate the submitted portfolio materials and will determine whether or not the materials submitted meet the necessary time and ability requirements to award elective Carnegie credits. Courses that do not rise to the necessary standard will not be accepted.

Students will not be enrolled and/or allowed to attend classes at ENHS until all testing has been completed, all supplemental materials have been submitted and evaluated, and all credits and transcript issues have been resolved.
The PLATO Lab (computer based education) is in place to assist students who are at risk of not fulfilling graduation requirements. Students must meet prerequisite standards to be enrolled in the PLATO Lab.

Prerequisite Standards:
1. Students will not be enrolled in dual courses per semester.
2. Students must have had a 50% or higher and fewer than twenty absences in a class they wish to retake.
3. Students may be enrolled with Administrator/Counselor recommendations.
PLATO grading will be Pass/Fail.
Students who fail a class during the regular school term can make up the credit in summer school. Enrollment depends on the number of students needing credit recovery. In some cases, the class or classes failed required a major project or research paper during the year. In order for the student to receive credit, a satisfactory project or paper must have been completed during the year, or one must be completed during summer school. If students completed the major project/paper during the school year, they will be exempt from this requirement in summer school. If they are not exempt, guidelines will be given during summer school to the students who need this research paper or project. Passing the class and the project/research paper will determine if a student receives the make-up credit. Classes that have projects could include the following classes: all English classes, American History, and Business classes. This is not an all-inclusive list; the administration and teachers may add to this list at any time.
Students attending Crowder Technical Education Center will be transported each day by bus. The schedule of departure and arrival will be distributed on the first day of school. Students will attend Crowder on Mondays when regular school is not in session. Transportation will still be provided on those days to and from Crowder.

The following guidelines will be utilized in selection of students for CTEC.
1. Good attendance.
2. Evidence of satisfactory progress.
3. Good conduct.
4. Interest in future vocational career or training.
5. Eligibility to graduate.
6. Must be a fulltime or part-time ENHS student.
Students missing the CTEC bus must report to the office if they do not drive.
Students will receive an “Academic Letter” which is a block EN and a certificate. Each additional year a student qualifies for a letter, the student will receive a bar and an additional certificate.

To be eligible to receive an academic letter, the following criteria must be met:
1. The student must have a 3.5 GPA for each of the previous 2 semesters with no “D or F” grades.
2. Semester grades for the previous school year will be used.
3. Freshman GPA will be figured including 8 th grades 2 nd semester.
4. Students must be enrolled full-time.
5. At least one semester of grades must be earned at ENHS. Only one semester of grades may be transferred.
6. The student must be enrolled in 2 core classes per semester.
7. Senior early graduates will not qualify.
8. Modified classes will not count toward G.P.A., the counselor and principal will evaluate exceptions on an individual basis.
Textbooks are owned by the school and are used until they are either in poor physical condition or the material has become obsolete. Students are to write their names in the textbooks immediately upon receiving them. No assignments, comments or diagrams are to be written in the books by the students. The average cost of a new book is $90.00-120.00. Students will be charged a depreciation percentage for lost/damaged books.
Students will be assigned a locker for use during the school day if they choose to have one. It is not mandatory to have or use a locker. The student assigned to a locker is responsible for the care of that locker. Students are not allowed to change lockers without approval from the principal. Food, bottles, cans, cups or any liquid container will not be kept in lockers. Money and valuables should not be kept in lockers. Lockers are the property of the school and they are suspect to random searches. If students want to place a lock on the locker, the school will supply a lock. If the lock is not returned; a fee of $5.00 will be charged. If a student puts their own lock on the locker; it will be subject to being cut off at any time.
The library is provided for study, research, and reading. Conduct should be such that no one interferes with or infringes upon the rights of others.

All students who come to the library must sign in at the circulation desk when entering the library. Students will not be allowed to waste time in the library; students without an educational reason to be in the library will be sent back to class. Students are not to leave the library to go to lockers or restrooms.

Any student using computers or other technology in the library must sign the East Newton R-VI School Technology Use Policy, and abide by the rules and regulations in that policy. Mrs. Baldwin, school librarian, has copies of the policy in the library for student use.

The following are some guidelines and regulations for the circulation of materials in the East Newton High School Library.
- A/V Resources – Audio/visual resources may be checked out by staff members.
- Books – Two week checkout, renewable one time.
- Periodicals – Current issues of magazines and newspapers are available for use in the library. Back issues of magazines may be checked out. Old newspapers will be recycled at least once a semester.
- Reference – Reference materials may be checked out for in-building use only, unless special permission has been granted by the librarian.
- Lost Book Fines – A book that is overdue for more than a 9-week grading period, or not returned at the end of the school year, will be considered lost. A fine equal to the cost of replacing the book will be generated. If the book is found during the same school year and it is returned in good condition, a refund will be issued.
- Damaged Book Fines— Damaged books will be assessed by the librarian. A fine to repair the book, less than or equal to the cost of replacing the book, will be generated.
The counselors, Mr. John and Ms. McLees are trained for the purpose of helping a student overcome academic, vocational and personal problems, which are preventing him/her from being successful in school. The counselors are also available to assist you in planning your future school and personal life. Decisions, however, are rarely made for you, but rather between you and the counselor in a session that is confidential and is regarded in that manner.

Our counselors will be structuring groups, doing consultation and implementing lessons in career planning, knowledge of self and others and educational and occupational areas to meet your needs and interests.

Mr. John and Ms. McLees will be available for and will arrange for individual and small group crisis and developmental counseling, consultation and referral. Mr. John and Ms. McLees will supervise and coordinate all major testing during the year. They may recommend students for special programs such as learning disabilities, the independent study program, etc. In addition, they are responsible for helping with the interpretation of any group or individual testing results to parents/guardians, students, faculty or administration.

Another major function of the school counseling department is to coordinate and conduct conferences with parents/guardians, teachers, special school services, community agencies and students.
East Newton R-VI School District wants you to know that upon your request, we are required - in a timely manner - to provide you this information:
- Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
- Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
- Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.
Requests by parents/guardians for their children to be excused from school during the school day should only be made when it is absolutely necessary. The following procedures will be used for student dismissal prior to the end of the school day.
1. Parents may check students out of school in person or at any time during the school day by coming to the principal’s office.
2. The student may check themselves out of school by bringing a written statement from his/her parents explaining the reason for the request. The student must present this written request to the principal’s office before school in the morning. The principal or principal’s secretary will issue an excuse, which the student shall present to his/her teacher for dismissal from class at the appropriate time. The student must sign-out in the principal’s office before leaving school.
3. Students leaving school and or signing out without a parent call or note are truant and will be assigned a discipline referral.
Students who meet the following requirements for grades, attendance, and discipline will receive an exemption status. This status will exempt them from all semester finals except Bonus Point, Dual Credit, and any EOC’s.
1. Grades - The student must have A's or B's in all classes.
2. Attendance – The student can only miss two days overall or 16 class periods. It does not matter whether they are verified or unverified absences. Specific days with documented absences that have Dr. notes tied to them will be evaluated by the building principal for consideration.
3. Discipline - The student has not been assigned any Warnings, Lunch Detention, After-School-Detention (ASD, EDT), or OSS.
Students that are exempt from a semester final may still take the exam if they wish to increase their grades. If a student should do poorly on the exam; the grade will not be lowered as a result.

Any student that is exempt from finals will be exempt from being at school on the days that finals are being administered. If students are in C-TEC, they will still be required to attend their classes at Crowder.

Some students will receive exemption status but will still be required to take a final if enrolled in Bonus Point or Dual Credit classes. In these circumstances’ students will only need to be in attendance to take the final for that class.

This policy is deemed as a reward and not a punishment. Therefore, no exceptions will be allowed.
Regular T, W, Th, F

Start Time: 8:00 a.m. (First bell rings at 7:56)
Dismissal Time: 3:30 p.m.

P.A.S.S Time (Patriot Academic Support System)

An academic support program built into the school day. Students will be assigned a class to attend immediately following the 7th hour. Students with A, B, and C’s may have privileged time on Fridays.Students will report to the teacher and then may be dismissed to tutoring sessions. Student guidelines for P.A.S.S.
1. Grades that earn PASS tutorials are the overall semester grade with PASS tutorials being renewed every 4 week grade period.
2. Teachers will assign PASS tutorials to students OR students can ask to come for tutoring that day.
3. If a student needs to use the computer lab during PASS, they need to ask for a permission slip from the teacher the work is for, sign up for a spot in the library before PASS and have the librarians initial the request slip, and show the slip to their advisor to be able to use the library/lab.
4. *** PASS is a time to be working ahead, catching up on coursework, or receiving extra help. Come to each PASS session prepared with work from your classes or something to read, even if you are staying in your advisor’s room. No other behavior will be tolerated!
The East Newton R-VI School District complies fully with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law that affords parents and students 18 years of age or older (“eligible student”) certain rights with respect to the student’s educational records.

These rights are:

Right to Inspect:
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review substantially all the student’s educational records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School Principal a written request identifying records to be inspected.

Rights to Prevent Disclosures:
Parents or eligible students have the right to prevent disclosure of educational records to third parties with certain limited exceptions. It is the intent of this institution to limit the disclosure of information contained in educational records to those instances when prior written consent has been given to the disclosure. However, upon request the District will disclose information to officials of other schools in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. The District may also disclose information under the provisions of FERPA, which allows disclosure without prior written consent, or items of directory information of which you have not refused to permit disclosure.

The District will disclose information to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. School officials include: persons employed by the District, whether paid or unpaid, as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member, including health or medical staff: persons elected to the School Board; person employed by or under contract to the District to perform a special task, such as an attorney, auditor, etc.; or persons who are employed by the District’s law enforcement unit. School officials have a legitimate educational interest if the officials are: performing a task related to a student’s education; performing a task related to the discipline of student; providing a service or benefit relating to the student or student’s family, such as health care, counseling, job placement, or financial aid; or maintaining the safety and security of the campus.

The East Newton R-VI School District has designated certain information contained in the educational records of its students as directory information for purposes of FERPA. The following information regarding students is considered directory information:
1. Student’s name
2. Date and place of birth
3. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
4. Grade level
5. Most previous school attended by the student
6. Degrees and awards received
7. Photographs or other likeness
8. Major field of study
9. Dates of attendance
10. Art work/course work displayed by the district
11. Video tapes, digital images and recorded sound unless such records would be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy.
The District may disclose directory information for any purpose in its discretion without the consent of a parent of a student or eligible student. Parents of students and eligible students have the right, however, to refuse to permit the designation of any or all the above information as directory information. In the case, the information will not be disclosed except with the consent of a parent or student, or as otherwise allowed by FERPA.

Any parent or student refusing to have any or all of the designated directory information disclosed must file written notification to this effect with the principal of the school which the student attends. In the event a notification of refusal is not filed, the District assumes that neither a parent of a student or an eligible student objects to the release of the directory information designated.

Military Recruiter Access

Upon request of military recruiters, the District is required to provide access to secondary students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings. However, any secondary student or parent of a secondary student may request that the student’s name, address, and telephone listing not be related without prior written consent of the parent. Requests that a student’s name, address, and telephone listing not be released to military recruiters must be submitted, in writing to East Newton Schools. The District is also required to provide military recruiters with the same access to secondary school students as is provided generally to post-secondary educational institutions or to prospective employers of the student.
To enroll at East Newton High School a student’s parent/guardian must provide proof of residency within the boundaries of the East Newton R-VI School District and that the domicile of the student is the domicile of the parent/guardian. Students must also have on file
- a birth certificate
- shot records
- transcripts of previous schooling
To be enrolled at East Newton High School.

The student’s parent/guardian must provide a statement indicating whether the student attempting to enroll has ever been suspended/expelled from previous schools for an offense in violation of school board policies relating to weapons, alcohol, drugs or assault. A student or parent who submits false information regarding residency or withholds information commits a Class A misdemeanor. No student is to be readmitted or enrolled in a Missouri school district if the student has been convicted of 1st or 2nd degree murder, distribution of drugs to minors, 1 st degree arson or kidnapping. Also, any student who has been adjudicated in juvenile court to have committed the above-mentioned actions, or if the student has not been convicted or adjudicated, but an indictment has been filed against the student alleging he/she committed one of these crimes, he/she will not be admitted or enrolled in a Missouri school district.
Students transferring to East Newton High School must qualify for attendance by residence standards. Students shall submit a transcript and evidence of achievement in present grade level or grade last attended if transfer is during the summer.

A student who is withdrawing from school should present a written withdrawal request from his/her parents. A checkout form will be used to clear the student of his/her obligations in each class. All textbooks and school materials must be returned. He/she must pay all fines or charges incurred during the time of attendance. Students who withdraw will be given a copy of their checkout form. The high school office will send the student’s records and transcript to the transferring school upon request.
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the East Newton School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. In addition, the School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Any person having inquiries concerning our School District’s compliance with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act is directed to the respective Compliance Coordinator listed below, who has been designated by our School District to coordinate our School District’s efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADEA, Section 504, and the ADA.

Our School District has established grievance procedures for persons unable to resolve problems arising under the statutes above. The Compliance Coordinator for the applicable law, whose name is listed below, will provide information regarding those procedures upon request. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under the laws and regulations cited above may contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114; phone (816) 268-0550.

Compliance Coordinator
Dr. Sara Mathis, Special Services Director
22808 E. Hwy 86 Granby Mo. 64844
417-472-6233
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in employment practices and policies or the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by East Newton R-VI School District.

The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of the complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:

Sara Mathis
East Newton School District
22808 E. Hwy. 86, Granby, MO. 64844
417-472-6233

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA coordinator will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolution. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting the ADA coordinator will respond in writing, and, where appropriate in a format accessible to the complaint, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of East Newton and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.

If the response by the ADA coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA coordinator within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the superintendent or his or her designee.

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the superintendent or his or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting the superintendent or his or her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.

All written complaints received by the ADA coordinator, appeals to the superintendent or his or her designee, and responses from the ADA coordinator and superintendent or his or her designee will be kept by East Newton for at least three years.
Every Student Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Shall Be Deemed To Be An Adult. Although A Student May Be Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older, As Long As That Student Resides With A Parent Or Legal Guardian, The School Has An Obligation To Continue To Communicate With The Parent Or Legal Guardian Regarding School Matters. The Parent Or Guardian Will Still Be Expected To Sign And Verify All Appropriate Forms. Such Students, Like All Other Students, Shall Comply With The Policies, Rules, And Regulations Established By The East Newton Board Of Education, Pursue A Prescribed Course Of Study And Submit To The Authority Of Teachers And Others In A Supervisory Role. It Also Should Be Noted That At Eighteen Years Of Age The Laws Governing Adults Change And Become More Stringent, And Law Enforcement May Be Contacted More Frequently When Discipline Problems Arise. Students Living On Their Own When Confirming An Absence With A Parent/guardian Is Not Possible Will Be Considered Unexcused Unless A Doctor/dental Note Is Produced.
Students attending East Newton High School are expected to dress and groom themselves in a neat and socially acceptable manner. Good grooming and practical dress will be encouraged at all times. When, in the judgment of the principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications. Student’s dress and grooming will be the responsibility of the individual and parents/guardian, within the following guidelines. Good grooming and cleanliness are stressed as a necessity. Personal hygiene is to be encouraged at all times.
1. Dress and grooming will be clean and in keeping with health, sanitary, and safety requirements.
2. All students must wear shoes, boots or other types of footwear, absolutely no house-slippers.
3. Dress and grooming will not disrupt the teaching/learning process or cause undue attention to an individual.
4. Class activities, which present a concern for student safety, may require the student to adjust hair and/or clothing during the class period in the interest of maintaining safety standards.
5. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extra-curricular activities.
6. No article of clothing shall be worn that displays writing, drawings, or emblems that are obscene. No clothing shall have derogatory language or that propagates alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs.
7. Students may wear shorts to school at any time during the school year that are of appropriate length. Bicycle shorts, pajama pants and other tight-fitting clothing will not be acceptable. Leggings (shirt long enough to cover the bottom), short and skirt length must be at a length that would not be distracting and cause undue attention to the individual.
8. Shirts must extend to the waist (when standing showing no stomach) and may not be made of a transparent material. Girls and Boys wearing tank tops must maintain an acceptable neckline. The white tank top undershirt is not acceptable. (No spaghetti straps). Boys – may wear sleeveless shirts if the side arm opening is the same size as the sleeve. Open back shirts or dresses cannot be worn.
9. Sun-glasses may not be worn in the building.
10. Pajama pants and slippers are not allowed to be worn.
11. Bandanas, head rags, beanies, headphones and hoodie hoods, etc. will not be worn in the building.
12. No hair color will be allowed that causes a distraction or educational disruption.
13. No piercings will be allowed that represent an educational disruption or a safety hazard.
14. No articles of clothing may be worn which expose undergarments, this includes pants or shorts that contain holes or tears that expose the undergarments.
15. Exceptions to the dress code may be made during spirit day/week if approved by the building administrator
The Board recognizes its share of the responsibility for the health and safety of the students who attend East Newton R-VI School District. The board considers use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession or use of alcohol as wrong and harmful; therefore, the following activities are prohibited:
1. The use, distributions, possession of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, imitation of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia.
2. Being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances.
This policy applies to the following:
1. East Newton R-VI property.
2. On any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities.
3. Off school property at any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district. For the purpose of this policy, a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance, counterfeit substance or imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, Section 195.010.RSMo. All medications prescribed by a physician, as well as all non-prescription medications, will be cleared with the school nurse or principal or superintendent before taken. In the absence of a physician’s instructions parental permission in writing is required for any student medication to be possessed or taken by the student while under the jurisdiction of the district.
The school administrator or teachers shall have the right to conduct searches, which are reasonable in scope, of persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy during or after school hours on school property, or at any school event, whether at school or at some alternate location. Such searches shall be conducted in accordance with Board policy JFG. Any student who, after being given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident, is found by the administration and or staff to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline as provided in the district’s policy and referral for prosecution. Strict compliance is mandatory. All controlled substances shall be turned over to the local law enforcement agency.

The district, pursuant to the requirements of the 1989 amendments of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, and for the purpose of preventing the use of illicit drugs and alcohol by students, shall provide age appropriate, developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention programs to all students in all grades from early childhood level through grade 12. Such programs shall (a) address the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use, and (b) provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol.

The district shall provide information about any drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation and re-entry programs that are available to students. All parents and students shall be provided with a copy of this policy annually. The district shall certify that it has adopted and implemented the drug prevention program described in this policy in the form required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the United States Department of Education. The district shall conduct a review of such a program to determine its effectiveness, to implement necessary changes and to ensure that the disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.

Extracurricular, Co-curricular, Part Time Attending And Drug Testing

The purpose of this policy is to prevent illegal drug use and to strive within the East Newton R-6 School District for an environment free of illegal drug use and abuse. The sanctions of this policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student in violation of this policy to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. In order to participate in an extracurricular or co-curricular activity the school must have a consent form read, signed, and dated by the student, parent and/or guardian. Further detail of the program will be given to students by their coaches or sponsors.

Students who attend the East Newton R-VI School District at the high school level on a part-time basis while also attending another private, parochial, virtual or home school on a part time basis may be allowed to participate in district-sponsored extracurricular activities or sports that are governed by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). However, participation is conditioned upon the student:
1. Enrolling in, attending and completing the requisite number of credits required by MSHSAA and the district;
2. Earning adequate grades; and
3. Meeting MSHSAA and district eligibility requirements including, but not limited to, the requirements of this procedure.
Search And Seizure

The administration shall conduct a search and seizure of student’s property owned by students if there is probable cause or good reason to believe a school rule or policy has been violated. (In most cases, searches will only be considered if there is evidence of drugs, alcohol, or weapons.)

At the reasonable discretion of the school administration, the police may be involved when evidence of criminal activity is uncovered or when the student refuses to cooperate with school administrators conducting the search. The student’s parents shall be notified if police involvement is required. A student who refuses to cooperate will be subject to immediate suspension. If law enforcement officials ask for a meeting on school grounds with a student about non-school related matters, parental permission will be obtained before the conference occurs. The student body will be notified at the time of an unscheduled drug dog search to remain in classrooms during the search.

Due Process

All students are entitled to due process. No action will be taken against a student for violation of the district’s discipline code or the law until the facts have been presented by everyone involved in the situation, including the student being investigated. There are certain procedures, which school officials must follow prior to taking appropriate disciplinary actions. There are also procedures, which students must follow if they do not agree with the school’s actions.

Upon request, a student and his/her legal guardian will be given a more detailed description of the due process procedure. Students will have knowledge of all charges against them and have the opportunity to express their side of any incident in which they may be involved. Hopefully, students will never be in a situation where they need the protection of due process.
In the following sections, students will find information about conduct as well as a listing of certain rules and regulations governing the activities of the school. “These rules and regulations apply to students who are on school property or adjacent property.” Engaging in prohibited conductor violating the state, federal or school rules will subject the student involved to any of the disciplinary actions, which have been listed herein. The most severe punishment will be issued for the more serious violations of prohibited conduct and more serious disciplinary action will be applied to repeated violations. It is possible that more than one disciplinary action may be involved in a violation or for engaging in prohibited conduct.

The students will comply with reasonable directions or command of teachers, substitutes, aides, principals, bus drivers, or other authorized school personnel. Students will be considered insubordinate when they refuse to obey any rule regulation of the school.

Discipline Policy

This handbook not only defines offenses, it also explains what consequences will be taken for certain inappropriate actions. You are responsible for knowing the steps outlined in the policy and to also acquaint your parents with them. These steps apply unless in the discretion of the administration the student’s action requires more or less discipline than stated in the policy. Discipline consequences may not follow the steps due to the severity of the infraction.

Any student’s behavior, which distracts from the educational processes of the school or adversely affects the health and/or safety of students, is prohibited. This applies to extracurricular activities as well as those occurring during the school day. Students are expected to let the school know of any possible situations that could present a danger to any students, faculty, or school employees. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action for the student if these situations are not disclosed.

Before school, between classes, after school, and at all extracurricular activities, student conduct should reflect concern for others. Students are expected to respect each other, school staff members, private property, and school property. Students choosing to misbehave in a classroom when a substitute teacher is in charge of the class will receive a more severe consequence than what would normally be given. The time period for discipline consequences lasts a full school year.

We at East Newton would much prefer to prevent discipline problems rather than to assign consequences to the student after the problem occurs. We welcome hearing from parents and will use all the resources available to help our students.

Consequences of Conduct Which Violates School Policy

Arson:
Starting a fire or causing an explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings. Restitution if appropriate.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion, report to law enforcement
Assault:

Using physical force, such as hitting, striking or pushing, to cause or attempt to cause physical injury; placing another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death or serious physical injury; causing physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative; or any other act that constitutes criminal assault in the third or fourth degree.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement, expulsion
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion, report to law enforcement
3. Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another; killing or causing serious physical injury to another
Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another; killing or causing serious physical injury to another
1. Expulsion – report to law enforcement
Bullying

Intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; that substantially interferes with the educational performance, opportunities or benefits of any student without exception; or that substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft or property damage; oral, written or electronic communication, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion or threats; or threats of reprisal or retaliation for reporting such acts. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days); Expulsion
Bus or Transportation Misconduct

All behavior prohibited on district property is also prohibited on district transportation. The building administrator may eliminate suspension steps and assign other consequences according to the severity of the offense. Administration has the autonomy to reduce or accelerate any consequence of discipline depending upon the infraction and circumstances.

Cafeteria Misconduct

Throwing food, failing to clean up, improperly disposing of trash or otherwise causing messes in the cafeteria. Cafeteria will be kept clean at all times. Students should dispose of trash appropriately. Other misconduct in the cafeteria will be disciplined the same as if it occurred in the classroom.
1. Lunch Detention (1-3 days)
2. After School Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School Suspension (1 –10 days)
Careless Driving

Discourteous or unsafe driving on or around school property, unregistered parking, failure to move vehicle at request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by school officials or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on school property.
1. Suspension of parking privileges (1-30 days)
2. Suspension of parking privileges (30-120 days)
Permanent loss of parking privileges to and from school and/or activities, Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days)

Cheating/Plagiarism

Copying other students' work, representing other work as their own, the unauthorized possession or distribution of a teacher’s tests, and other forms of cheating. Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person’s work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.
1. Alternative assignment and (1 – 3 days ASD)
2. Repeated offense: Zero on the assignment. (3-5 days EDT)
3. Cheating that occurs by a student that is representing the school in a competition (5 days EDT)
Classroom Disruptive Conduct/Speech

Verbal, written, pictorial, or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person that is in violation of district policy or is otherwise rude, vulgar, defiant, considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities, or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech situations where it is protected by law.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Extended Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
Defiance of Authority/Insubordination/Disrespect

Any verbal or non-verbal refusal to comply with a direction or order of a school employee. Highly offensive action will be treated as a repeat offense.
1. After School Detention (3-5 days)
2. Extended Detention (1-3 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (1-90 days) or more
4. Highly offensive action will be treated as a repeat offense
Dishonesty

Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.
1. Nullification of forged document. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Nullification of forged document. EDT, 1-180 days OSS
Disruptive Conduct Other Than the Classroom
1. After School Detention (3 -5 days)
2. EDT (2 days)
3. Out-of-school suspension (3-10 days)
Disruptive Dress and Grooming
1. Change to proper attire/ After School Detention (1 day)
2. Change to proper attire/After School Detention (2-3 days)
3. Repeated Offenses –Change to proper attire/ Saturday School
a. Drug/Alcohol Possession or Use
Possession of or attendance under the influence of any unauthorized prescription drug, over-the-counter drug, alcohol, herbal preparation, or imitation drugs or imitation herbal preparation.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Expulsion, report to law enforcement
Sale, purchase or distribution of any unauthorized prescription drugs, over-the-counter drug, alcohol, herbal preparation, imitation drugs or imitation herbal preparation
1. 10-180 days of Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion and report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion
Possession of, or attendance under the influence of, or soon after consuming any narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Expulsion
Sale, purchase, or distribution of any narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202 (c) of the Controlled Substances Act.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)
2. Expulsion
b. Caffeine Products

To promote student health, safety, and readiness to learn, students are prohibited from possessing, using, distributing, selling, or sharing energy drinks, caffeine patches/pouches, or other concentrated caffeine products while on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or while under school supervision.

Energy drinks, caffeine pouches, and caffeine patches are defined as products marketed for increased energy, alertness, or performance and typically contain elevated levels of caffeine and other stimulants. The use of concentrated caffeine products may present health and safety risks, including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, dizziness, and other adverse effects. Any student found in possession of or using such products may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

School administrators reserve the right to determine whether a product contains concentrated caffeine or poses a safety concern and is therefore prohibited under this policy.

1st offense: Confiscation

2nd offense: Confiscation, student will conference with principal, parental contact.

3rd offense: Confiscation, student will conference with principal, parental contact. After School Detention (1-3 days)

**Confiscation: No return of Energy Drinks or its related products for any violation

a. Electronic Devices

Radios, Cell Phones, Smart watches, Tablets, MP3 players, Laser Lights, Earbuds and Headphones or any other electronic device will not be allowed during school hours. No electronic device will be allowed to be out during school hours, it must remain in the backpack, not pockets. If the student does not have a backpack then the office will have a safe designated location for the device which can be picked up at the end of the school day. If you need to contact your student; you will need to call the front office and we will get the message to your student in a timely manner. Students that are allowed to go to the bathroom during class time will not be allowed to take their cell phone with them. Students that do not comply with this request will not be allowed to leave class. Any student caught in the bathrooms or locker rooms utilizing a cell phone will receive consequences. With repeat offenses a student may be required to bring their cell phone to the office daily or they will not be allowed to bring a cell phone on school grounds. Students are not allowed to have laser lights in their possession at any time. Communication devices or other electronic devices will not be allowed during school hours.
1. Confiscation, After School Detention (2 days) and the student may pick up the device after school. If a student refuses to turn over the device to a teacher/staff member the consequences will be elevated to 2nd or 3rd offense.
2. Confiscation, EDT (2-5 day) Parents must pick up the device. days
3. Confiscation, OSS (1-3 days) Parent must pick up the device.
4. If a student refuses to turn over a cell phone to administration: (1-3) of OSS. Parents must pick up the device
* Use of audio or visual recording equipment in violation of Board policy KKB.1.1.

1. First offense (Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, detention or EDT)

2. Subsequent offense (Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension).

** If phones are taken due to images of an inappropriate or graphic nature, discipline could result and law enforcement will be notified.

** If a device becomes an issue, parents may be required to pick the electronic device(s) up at the office.

b. Electronic Device (school or personal): Technology Misconduct

Class 1 Inappropriate Use: Any use of electronic devices to record, publish or display audio or visual images of faculty, staff, students or other persons when the subject would have a reasonable expectation of privacy is strictly prohibited, regardless of the material. Individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy, specifically with respect to this policy only, in a restroom or locker room, but other locations may also be subject to the same reasonable expectation of privacy. This policy is applicable to all district locations and facilities and also to extracurricular and district-related activities that are and are not on the premises of the district

1st Offense: 1-180 days OSS

Class 2 Inappropriate Use (school or personal): Act of using an electronic device to record, publish or display audio or visual images of faculty, staff or other students in or around school premises in areas where no reasonable expectation of privacy exists, without prior approval of school personnel, and recorded, published or displayed material depicts things such as, but not limited to faculty or staff in the classroom; acts of violence; disruptions to the school environment; or other acts prohibited by the district disciplinary guidelines.

1st Offense: 1-3 days EDT/1-3 days OSS(Recording violent acts and posts)

2nd Offense: 3-7 days OSS

3rd Offense: 10 days OSS

Extortion

Threatening or intimidating any person for the purpose of, or with the intent of, obtaining money or anything of value from the person.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion
Failure to Meet Conditions of Detention

1st offense will result in the next higher disciplinary action that was administered. Repeated failure to cooperate will result in progressive penalties and/or Out-of-School suspension

Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension

Violating the conditions of a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to, participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity or being on or near district property or the location where a district activity is held. See the section of this regulation titled, “Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion and Other Disciplinary Consequences.” As required by law, when the district considers suspending a student for an additional period or expelling a student for being on or within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student’s presence is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the district’s discipline policy.
1. Out of School suspension (1-180 days)
Failure to Register Vehicle

Warning and registration of vehicle will take place or the disciplinary action below will result:
1. Suspension of parking privilege until payment for a driving permit occurs
2. After School Detention (3-5 days)
Failure to Care for or Return District Property

Property that is loaned or issued to students and is not returned or not returned in satisfactory condition will result in:
1. Restitution for the replacement value of the item.
2. Restitution for the replacement value of the item, Contact the prosecuting attorney’s office.
False Alarms

Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports, communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening or disturbing people, disrupting the educational environment or causing the evacuation or closure of school property.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days) restitution if appropriate, and report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion, restitution if appropriate and report to law enforcement
Fighting

Mutual combat in which one or more parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion, report to law enforcement.
Gambling

Betting on an uncertain outcome, regardless of stakes; engaging in any game of chance or activity in which something of real or symbolic value may be won or lost. Gambling includes, but is not limited to, betting on outcomes of activities, assignments, contests and games.
1. Principal/student conference, loss of privileges, detention, or out of school suspension (1-10 days)
Harassment, including Sexual Harassment

Use of material of a sexual nature or unwelcome verbal, written or symbolic language based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples of illegal harassment include, but are not limited to, racial jokes or comments; requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome sexual advances; graffiti, name calling; or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts based on protected characteristics

Use of Verbal, written or symbolic language that is sexually harassing
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature or that is based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples include, but are not limited to, touching or fondling of the genital areas, breasts or undergarments, regardless of whether the touching occurred through or under clothing; or pushing. Physical contact that is sexually harassing.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses - Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Hazing

Any activity that any reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership, or maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or school-sponsored activity. Hazing can occur even when all students involved are willing participants.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
2. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days); Expulsion
Inciting a Disturbance

Inciting or contributing to a disturbance on school property or at a school event.
1. 3-5 EDT. The level of consequences may vary depending on the disturbance
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-90 days), report to law enforcement
3. Expulsion – Report to law enforcement.
Lack of Effort

Persistent inattentiveness, lack of effort to complete or turn-in assigned class work or exams, failure to have required materials, and failure to dress for physical education.
1. Parental Notification by teacher.
2. Write up for Educational Defiance. After School Detention (1-3 days) Repeated Offenses – EDT
Leaving School Grounds/Failure to report to class/Leaving class without permission//skipping a PASS request
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. EST (1-3 days)
3. OSS (1-3 days)
Malicious Statements

Malicious, slanderous, provocative or inflammatory remarks directed toward people
1. EDT(1-3 days)
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days)
Possession of Stolen Property

The possession of stolen property with the knowledge that it is stolen.
1. Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement
2. Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
3. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion and report to law enforcement
Use of Profane or Obscene Language

The use of lewd, obscene or profane language, whether spoken, gestured or written.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Extended Detention (1-3 days)
3. Out-of-School Suspension (3-10 days)
Public Display of Affection

Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting, including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.
1. Administration/Student conference, 1-3 days ASD, parent notified
2. 1-3 EDT (1 day)
3. Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days)
Sexting and/or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar or Violent Material

Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography, depictions of nudity, violence or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been approved by district staff for its educational value. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days), report to law enforcement.
Sexual Activity

Consensual acts of sex or consensual simulations of sex including, but not limited to, intercourse or oral or manual stimulation.
1. Principal/Student conference, parent notified, detention, or 1-180 days of OSS.
Sexual Harassment

Use of material of a sexual nature that is verbal, written, or symbolic based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature.
1. Out of school suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Repeated offenses - Out of school suspension- (10-180 days), report to law enforcement.
Stealing-Larceny

Theft, attempted theft or knowing possession of stolen property.
1. Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Repeated Offenses – Restitution and Out-of-School suspension (1-180 days)/Expulsion and report to law enforcement.
Tardies

Tardies can result in not showing up for class on time or possibly being late to school (less than 10 min).

6 Tardies = 2 Lunch Detentions.

7 Tardies = 1 ASD.

8 Tardies = 1 EDT

9 Tardies = 2 EDT

10 or more = 3 EDT

Technology Resources Usage Violations

Attempting, regardless of success, to gain unauthorized access to a technology system or information; use district technology to connect to other systems in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; copy district files without authorization; interfere with the ability of others to utilize district technology; secure a higher level of privilege without authorization; introduce computer viruses, hacking tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or evade or disable a filtering/blocking device.
1. Conference, restitution, loss of computer privileges (1 – 30 days), After School Detention (2 –5 days)
2. Loss of computer privileges (31 – 60 days), EDT (1 day), restitution
3. Loss of computer privileges (61 – 180 days), Out-of-School suspension (10 – 90 days), restitution
Using, displaying or turning on pagers, personal digital assistants, or personal laptops during the regular school day, including instructional class time, class change time, breakfast or lunch. See, Electronic Devices for consequences for the infraction of using devices during school hours

Violation other than those listed in (1), (2), or of Board Policy EHB and procedure EHB-AP.
1. Restitution, conference, loss of user privileges, After School Detention, Extended After School Detention, or Out of School Suspension.
Use of audio or visual recording equipment on violation of Board Policy KKB
1. Confiscation, conference, After School Detention (2 days)
2. Confiscation, EDT(1 day)
3. Confiscation, Out of School Suspension (1-10 days)
Threats/Verbal Assault

Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gestures that create a reasonable fear of physical injury or property damage.
1. Out-of-School suspension (1-10 days), report to law enforcement
2. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Tobacco

Possession or use of any tobacco products, vapes, electronic cigarettes, or other nicotine-delivery products on district property, district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or other medications used in a tobacco cessation program may only be possessed in accordance with district policy JHCD.
1. Confiscations of product, Out-of-School suspension (3 days) & Report to Law Enforcement
2. Confiscation of product, Out-of-School suspension (4-10 days) & Report to Law Enforcement
3. Out-of-school suspension (10-180 days), Report to law enforcement, Suspension hearing with Superintendent
Confiscation at all levels and no return of tobacco or its related products for any violation

Truancy

Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parent/guardians and the school administration; excessive non-justifiable absences, even with the consent of parents/guardians; arriving after the expected time class or school begins.
1. Lunch Detention (1-3 Days)
2. ASD (1-3 days)
3. Repeated Offenses – Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
Unauthorized Entry

Tampering- The unauthorized tampering with or assisting any person with entry into a locker, desk, bag, vehicle or other’s personal property assigned to or belonging to another individual or the school.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days)
Structure- Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office or other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility through any entrance.
1. After School Detention (1-3 days)
2. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days)
3. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-90 days)
Trespassing- willfully entering or remaining in any structure, conveyance or property of another without being authorized or invited.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement
2. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
Vandalism

Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff, or students.
1. Restitution and 1-180 days of Out-of-School Suspension, report to law enforcement
Verbal or Disrespectful Abuse to Staff of a Threatening Nature or directed profanity.

Rude or otherwise inappropriate language or action that is directed at a staff member.
1. Out-of-School suspension (3-10 days), report to law enforcement.
2. Repeated Offenses Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days)/Expulsion, report to law enforcement.
3. Highly offensive language will be treated as a repeat offense (principal discretion)
Weapon Use or Possession

No student may possess a weapon of any kind (gun, any knife, brass knuckles, ect.) on school property at any time, except as specifically authorized during a school-sponsored or school-sanctioned activity permitting weapons. The school district will provide secured storage of student firearms if necessary. A weapon is defined to mean one or more of the following:

A. A firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921.

B. A blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife, knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade knife, as these terms are defined in § 571.010, RSMo. C. A dangerous weapon as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).

D. All knives and any other instrument or device used or designed to be used to threaten or assault, whether for attack or defense.

E. Any object designed to look like or imitate a device as described in 1-4.

Pursuant to the Missouri Safe Schools Act and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, any student who brings or possesses a weapon as defined in #1 or #2 above on school property will be suspended from school for at least one (1) calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. The suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the superintendent to the Board of Education. Students who bring or possess weapons as defined in C, D, or E and not otherwise included in A and B, will also be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities.

Possession or use of any weapon as defined in Board policy, other than those define in 18 U.S.C. § 921, 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2), or § 571.010, RSMo.
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement, Expulsion
2. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion and report to law enforcement
Confiscation of the instrument will result in all actions.

Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921 or any instrument or device defined in § 571.010, RSMo., or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).
1. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
2. Out-of-School suspension (10-180 days), report to law enforcement
3. Repeated Offenses – Expulsion and report to law enforcement
After school detention (ASD) and Extended Detention (EDT) will be used for certain discipline issues. ASD will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 after school. EDT will be from 3:30-5:30. Students are expected to observe school rules during this time and to complete the introductory writing assignment. Students can do homework after the writing assignment. Students should not be creating or encouraging a disturbance during this discipline time
Out of school suspension (OSS) is utilized as a consequence for inappropriate student action as it relates to violations of the East Newton High School Discipline Code or violations of state, local or federal law. The administration will exclude a student from school because of a violation of school rules and regulations, conduct which materially or substantially disrupts the rights of other to an education, conduct which endangers the student, other students or the property of the school, or poses a threat to self or others as evidenced by prior conduct. These actions will be taken in accordance with due process and with due regard for the welfare of both the student and the school.

The high school principal or assistant principal will tell the student orally and in writing the misconduct he or she is accused of and the facts that form the basis of the proposed suspension. If the student denies the accusation either orally or in writing, he/she will be given the opportunity to present his/her version of the incident. If OSS is assigned for the inappropriate behavior, an attempt will be immediately made to notify the student’s parents by phone and in writing.

Principals may suspend students to ten (10) school days while the superintendent may suspend a student for up to 180 days. A student’s OSS begins when he/she is assigned the punishment. Students in OSS are not allowed to attend any school functions, events or activities until the day after their OSS has ended. Students who are suspended for certain acts cannot be within 1,000 feet of any public school under certain conditions. If a student’s OSS ends on a Friday, they can’t be at school or attend school activities until the following Monday. Students will be allowed to make up all major projects, tests, and work during their OSS.

Before readmitting a suspended/expelled student, a conference may be held in the High School principal’s office or assistant principal’s office, which will include the parents/guardian and administrator. The topic of discussion will be the basis of the disciplinary actions and future preventive measures. Parents/guardians will be notified in writing of this conference.
Our mission is to exhibit good citizenship in all extracurricular activities whether it involves others or us. Membership in our extracurricular activities is an honor and privilege. This requires a student to fulfill all school responsibilities and to always display good citizenship. Students are to meet all guidelines and standards. We would encourage respectful attitudes for participants and spectators alike. We should strive to set a good example for leadership, responsibility, citizenship and good attitudes that will help us become model citizens in the future. Students are to refrain at all times from the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Remember you represent yourself, your family, school and community. The Board has developed specific guidelines and policy for students failing to adhere to these regulations. The regulations are contained in the ACTIVITY HANDBOOK. These guidelines will be discussed with students when the activity season begins.
1. Abide by the rules and regulations throughout the year as outlined in the East Newton-VI School Student Handbook.
2. Students in grades 9 – 12 must have no more than one (1) F in the preceding semester of attendance to be eligible to participate in interscholastic activities. Students transferring from other districts to East Newton will use the MSHSAA standard for eligibility until the current semester ends.
3. Students must ride on school sponsored transportation to and from away activities. Parents/Guardians may request release of their student to return from away activities with parents only.
4. Not be over the age of 19 prior to July 1 for sport competition.
5. Participate in any activity for the maximum of 4 seasons, or 4 consecutive years when you first enter the 9 th grade.
6. Enter school within the first 11 days of the semester in order to be eligible.
7. Not receive cash for participating in an athletic contest. 8. May not accept awards, which are symbolic in nature or merchandise not to exceed $250 in price for participating in school or non-school sponsored athletic competition.
Student Drug Testing

Students that are involved in the following activities must submit to be randomly drug tested throughout the year in order to participate in the activity.These are the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities: FBLA, FFA, and Ag. Judging, FCCLA, Skill USA (CTEC), DECA, Math League, Special Olympics, STUCO, FTA, SODA, NHS, Archery Club, Drama Club, A+, Industrial Technology, Athletics, Band, Choir, Speech & Debate, Cheerleading, Dance, Academic Team and all other clubs/activities that are sponsored by the East Newton School District.

Each year parents and students will receive a packet with information about our policy. The packet will contain a consent form that must be turned in on the last school day of August. Students should make sure an office employee gets the form or the form is turned into their coach or sponsor. Newly enrolled students, after the August deadline, have two weeks after enrollment date to turn in a signed consent form.

School Activities

Student activities are an important part of the total educational program. All participants must be a good citizen of the school and community and must be in compliance with all school rules and regulations set forth in the student handbook, East Newton Citizenship Policy, and Board of Education policies. When students stay after school for practice, they are not to go into the Academic areas after 3:30 pm. In order to represent East Newton R-VI School District in interscholastic competition, a student must meet all eligibility requirements of the MSHSAA as well as the school's requirements.
- If a student is absent from school, he/she is not eligible to participate, practice, attend or play in a contest or activity on that day, unless special permission is granted by the principal. Students must be in attendance 180 minutes or half of the school day for activity participation.
- Cheerleaders will participate in varsity activities on Friday night at home or away, home varsity games on Monday-Thursday nights and on select Saturdays for tournaments.
East Newton Sportsmanship Guidelines

Students at ENHS have long been active supporters of the Patriots at athletic events. Our fans are expected to exhibit positive support of the Patriots and refrain from negative behavior. Below are specific guidelines that outline expected behavior at ENHS contests, both at home and on the road. These guidelines are consistent with the Big 8 Conference and MSHSAA policies.
1. Students may continuously stand in designated areas (provided that the host school allows it at away events).
2. Students on the front row may not stand on the floor or walkway.
3. Students are to be loud in support of the Patriots, but refrain from negative comments and/or chants directed at the opposition.
4. Students are to respect the decisions of game officials and not question their judgment verbally or by gesture
5. Signs and/or banners are allowed at non-district contests as long as they are in support of the Patriots and contain no reference to another school or mascot.
6. Artificial noise-makers are not allowed.
7. Students may dress for school spirit, but may not by manner of their dress display inappropriate messages or themes. Shirts, pants, and shoes must be worn at all times.
This list is not to be all-inclusive. Administrators on duty at each game may, at their discretion, ask students to modify their behavior if it violates the intent of these guidelines. Failure to abide by these sportsmanship guidelines could result in removal from the faculty, suspension from attendance at future events, and school consequences up to and including out-of-school suspension.

Clubs And Organizations

All clubs, classes or organizations will follow guidelines established in the East Newton Activity Handbook. A student’s organization must have an educational objective and be for the purpose of prompting better education and/or student’s interest in their educational pursuits. Also, each student’s organization must have a staff member to act as a sponsor to ensure that the goals of the organization are met. Students may be involved in as many clubs and organizations as they desire if they meet the eligibility and membership rules and requirements of that group. Any club or school organization shall have a written constitution stating its purpose, eligibility for membership, and procedure for electing officers. A list of all current members should be given to the office one week following the first meeting of the school year. Any student who is a member of a school organization and/or club or an officer of such organization and/or club shall comply with all rules and regulations of the organization/club as established by the advisor/sponsor or school administrator. Those students who are elected as a class officer must be dependable, cooperative, and in good standing with the administration, teachers and students of East Newton High School. Class officers must also maintain a “C” or better grade in all classes. Members of all clubs must abide by all of the rules and regulations of the East Newton R-VI School District Citizenship Policy at all times while members of these groups. Violations will result in dismissal from the office or as a member of the club, class, activity or organization. Should a field trip or activity occur, and a student does not attend school the day before the field trip or out of class activity, they will not be allowed to leave class or campus to participate.
Students who attend East Newton High School will at times acquire fines and fees. These fines and/or fees are used to either replace lost items or to further a group or organizations interests or obligations.
- Junior Dues- $25.00. These dues are assigned to every member of the junior class whether they attend prom or not. The dues are used to defray the cost of the Junior/Senior Prom and to decrease the total dues for their senior year.
- Senior Dues- Dues for seniors may vary due to the number of students graduating and the carry over money paid in junior dues. The amount will be set by the senior class sponsor and the high school principal. These dues are assigned to every member of the senior class. The dues are used to pay for the cost of graduation materials. These dues are lowered through payment of the junior dues.
- Temporary lunch badge- Lost badges may be purchased daily.
- Student ID- $1.00. Each student is supplied with one free ID at the beginning of each school year. New identification cards may be purchased from the A+ office. I
- Industrial Arts- Students are charged a fee based on the cost of the project that they are making. These fees will be due at the end of the current school year. Fees that are not paid by the end of the year will result in the student not being eligible to miss any school time for any activity until the fee has been paid in full.
- Lunch- Students will be able to charge a maximum of $25.00. If the amount exceeds the amount; the student will not be able to attend any trips.
In order for students to attend and participate in clubs and organizations which may leave during the school day, students must not owe more than $25.00 in fines and fees in order to attend the trip unless a date has been set for the fine to be paid. Students who do not have their obligations paid will not be allowed to miss school time for their activity. These fines and fees include, but are not limited to: library fines, class dues, lunches, restitution due to damage or loss of school materials, and project fees. This is not an all-inclusive list.
All school publications are provided as educational endeavors and are subject to approval by the staff member in charge of all publications and the administration of each building. Any poster or advertisement must be first approved by the administration.
When on a school sponsored trip, all students and coaches must keep in mind they are representing East Newton High School and they must dress and conduct themselves in a manner which will bring credit to themselves, the school, and the community. All participants are expected to travel to and from contests with the team or organization. All students will ride to all activities on school provided transportation. Students may be transported home from an activity by their parents/guardians if written permission is provided by the parents/guardians prior to the event to the activity sponsor. Many sponsors will have a sign-out sheet that will fulfill these obligations. Students must be cooperative to the bus driver at all times. Buses should be left clean following trips. Students who travel to a contest or an activity (other than the bus) without prior permission from an administrator will receive discipline for the incident
Social events are an integral part of school life and are planned to help students develop and mature socially, Students below grade 9 will not be admitted to dances. All dances require the guest to be between the ages of 14 – 20, with no Jr. High students in attendance. Students will be subject to normal school guidelines pertaining to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco possession, distribution or use. No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be admitted to any school function. Students who have dropped out of ENHS or any other high school are not allowed to attend school dances. Students who are home schooled must provide proof of homeschooling in order to attend as a guest. Anyone who leaves dances prior to their completion will not be readmitted. Students who come to a dance must remain at the dance. Anyone violating this policy will be asked to leave without refund. Students who violate school policy on dances will be subject to disciplinary action and will be restricted from all dances for one calendar year.

Homecoming

Participants must be students in good standing of East Newton High School or a graduate of ENHS (not over the age of 20). Participants may bring a guest, if signed up at the office by the announced deadline. Homecoming dances will be limited to two (2) hours or to midnight. Outside dates must be of the ages of 14 to 20, with no Junior High students in attendance.

Junior-Senior Prom

Only members in good standing of the East Newton High School Junior or Senior class and their guests may attend. Students must sign outside dates up in advance in the office and must be responsible for their dates. All students including outside dates may be charged admission and must be the ages of 14 – 20 (no Jr. High students). The dance will be no longer than three (3) hours and will not go beyond midnight. Participants shall not be permitted to leave the dance once they have been checked in. Formal attire is requested.

STUCO Dance

The fall student council dance is closed to only the students of East Newton High School. These dances will be limited to two (2) hours, and will not go beyond midnight. Participants will not be permitted to leave once they have arrived for the dance.
Accidents/Illness

Whenever an accident or illness occurs and it’s of a serious nature, we do everything within our power to contact parents/guardians. If we cannot locate a parent/guardian, we will notify the emergency number on the “In Case of Emergency” form. If a student is injured or becomes ill at school, he/she is to report to his/her teacher and ask for a permit to go to the school nurse. Students who are injured or become ill and are able to leave the campus must check out through the office before leaving the school. The district will notify the parent/guardian if the child should go home or go receive medical care as promptly as may be arranged. For the child’s safety, school personnel, including a school nurse, will not transport a seriously injured student. If parents/guardians cannot provide transportation, an ambulance will be called at the expense of the parents/guardians. PLEASE KEEP ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION CURRENT WITH THE OFFICE!

Contagious Diseases

Guidelines for school attendance concerning chicken pox, strep throat, impetigo or any other contagious diseases are followed as outlined by the Director of Missouri Division of Health, Department of Social Services, Section 167.191 RSMo: Children with Contagious Diseases Who Attend School “It shall be unlawful for any child to attend any school of this state while afflicted with any contagious diseases.”

Immunizations

It is unlawful for any student to attend school unless he/she has been immunized as required under the rules and regulations of the Division of Health, Section 167.181 RSMo – 1975, and can provide satisfactory evidence of such immunizations. Parents/Guardians should check with the county health unit or family doctor to determine if the child has adequate immunization. The school is required to send a report to the state by October 15th of each year. This report shall show the name of the student and parent/guardian (and address) if the student is not properly immunized.

Medication Policy

Students are to present any medications to the school nurse. Medication must be in a pharmacy bottle with the prescription to be administered by the school nurse.

Grades 9-12 may Self-Administer Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medications provided the following occur:
1. Prescription medications must be logged in at the nurse’s office.
2. Medication must be in original, appropriately labeled and unexpired containers.
3. Medication must be taken only as directed by the manufacturer or physician.
4. Students should carry a note from the parent/guardian giving permission to self-administer medication.
5. The amount of medication carried by the student should not exceed the amount needed for the day. Maximum daily dosages are indicated on the labels of over-the-counter medications.
6. Medications must not be shared with other students.
The prescription bottle should contain the following:
1. Student’s name
2. Name of the drug
3. Dosage
4. Frequency of administration
5. How the medication is to be given
6. Name of the Doctor
On days when the school nurse is not present, medication should be turned into the office. Notify the nurse or office if any controlled substance is brought to school. The district’s professional nurse, Mrs. Barker may delegate, and thereby will supervise the administration of medication by unlicensed, trained personnel.
All students driving a car to school must have a valid driver’s license, their vehicle must be registered in the high school principal’s office. Students should remember driving is a privilege. Failure to follow these regulations may result in the loss of driving/parking privileges on school grounds. Repeat offenders may face more severe disciplinary consequences. Student parking is allowed in the parking lot on the west side of the school between the gym and the football field. Students must register their cars on the appropriate form obtained from the office in order to park. Car registrations will cost $3.00 for a deposit on a parking tag. The tag may be used for any vehicle the student may use, and the tag can be used as long as the student is using the parking lot. The $3.00 deposit is refunded when the tag is returned. The following are some regulations regarding driving privileges.
1. Students are not to sit or ride in vehicles during the school hours.
2. When students arrive at school, they are to leave vehicles and enter the school.
3. Guns and weapons are not permitted on school premises or in student’s vehicles.
4. Students are not permitted to go to their cars or move their cars in any way during school hours without permission from the office.
5. Students are not to drive past the school buses while they are loading or unloading at any time.
6. A 5 mph speed limit is considered a safe speed in the parking lot.
7. Students are required to drive into their parking spot nose in, and not pull through.
8. Students are to park in their assigned parking spots only.
Students are to use the south gate when entering and leaving school. Students coming from or going north may use the east gate, but they must drive behind the teacher’s vehicles and must allow the buses right of way. Students driving on school property carelessly or without caution so as to endanger persons or property will be subject to disciplinary action.
Students will be provided with an ID card. Students must carry this card with them at all times. Student ID’s will be used for identification, lunch purchases and library book checkout. Students must produce their ID when asked by a staff member. Lost or damaged cards must be replaced by the student at their expense.
All students must remain on campus during lunch. Students may not go to the parking lot nor have visitors during lunch. CTEC Students will not be allowed to bring fast food into the school building during the lunch period. All students who eat lunch must eat in the cafeteria. Students will be required to use their student ID to obtain lunch. Students are not to use others’ ID to purchase lunch. Students are to pre-deposit money into their lunch account. The amount of money to be deposited is at the parent/student discretion. It is recommended that a minimum of $10 (approximately 8 days) be deposited. However, for convenience any amount can be deposited. (Pre-depositing money into individual lunch accounts alleviates the need for lunch money each day.) Money remaining in the individual account at the end of each year will be maintained for student use the following year unless he/she graduates or leaves the district. In this case, the money will be refunded.

Students and parents will be made aware of lunch prices each year. Proper cafeteria conduct is expected at all times. All food should be eaten in the cafeteria and students are responsible for any mess made. Students with temporary IDs must go to the end of the line.

Food And Drinks

Students may not eat or drink in the hallways or the classrooms. Food may be eaten only during lunch in the cafeteria. NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES/DRINKS ARE TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE SCHOOL BUILDING. Water bottles are allowed.
Interscholastic activities shall supplement the curricular program of the school and shall provide the most worthwhile experiences possible. These experiences shall result in learning outcomes that contribute to the development of the attributes necessary for good citizenship. To the end only can interscholastic activities be justified.

Respect for Opponents: The opponent should be treated as a guest, greeted cordially upon arriving, given the best possible accommodations, and accorded with tolerance, honesty, and generosity.

Respect for Officials: Officials should be recognized as impartial arbitrators who are trained to do their job and who can be expected to do it to the best of their ability.

Knowledge and Understanding of the Rules: Familiarity with the “current” rules of the game and the recognition of their necessity for a fair contest are essential.

Self-Control: Good Sportsmanship requires one to understand his/her own bias or prejudice and the ability to prevent the desire to win from overcoming rational behavior.

Appreciation of Skill in Performance: Applause for an opponent’s good performance is a demonstration of generosity and goodwill that should not be looked upon as treason.

Responsibilities of Students and Parents: Students and parents' frequent role as spectators and their enthusiasm for sports indicate a vital responsibility for good sportsmanship. Their habits and reactions determine the quality of sportsmanship, which reflects upon our school.

Students and parents are expected to:
- Know and demonstrate the fundamentals of sportsmanship.
- Respect, cooperate, and respond to cheerleaders.
- Respect school property and authority.
- Show respect for the opponent.
- Show respect for injured players.
- Respect the judgment and strategy of the coach.
- Respect the judgment of game officials.
- Avoid profane language and obnoxious behavior.
- Not applaud errors or penalties of opponents.
- Not heckle, jeer, or distract opponents. This includes distracting behavior during the shooting of free throws by opposing players.
- Not criticize players, coaches, or officials for a loss.
- Not stomp on bleachers (Also, forbidden by MSHSAA rules).
- Not throw objects onto the playing area or in the bleachers.
- Do not use noisemakers of any kind.
- Not use cheers that taunt or ridicule the opponent, their cheerleaders, or spectators.
- Not boo or show overt displeasure with game activities or game official

ACT Math Score		High School GPA
17 or greater	&	2.5 or greater
16	&	2.8 or greater
15	&	3.0 or greater

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To the Students of East Newton Schools

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