Transcript Student Agenda - Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center

Student Agenda
2011-2012 School Year
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
895 Crouse Chapel Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Chillicothe: (740) 642-1200Circleville: (740) 474-3331
We are on the web! www.pickawayross.com
“Learn More in High School. . . Earn More in Life”
STUDENT AGENDA
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HIGH SCHOOL-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
HIGH SCHOOL-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dennis Franks
Superintendent
Stephen Winegardner
Director of Secondary Education
Dana Anderson
Supervisor of Career & Technical & Special Services
Shara Cochenour Principal
Gary Robinson
Supervisor I & E & Business Programs
Linda Trimmer
Supervisor of Off-Campus Programs
2011-2012 PRCTC SCHOOL CALENDAR
2011:
August
22
First Day for juniors
August 23
First Day for seniors
September
5
Labor Day/No School
September
23
Progress Reports
October 21
COTA Day/No School
October 28
End of First Nine-Weeks
November
9
Parent-Teacher Conf-PM
November
10
Parent-Teacher Conf-AM/
No School for Students
November
11
Veterans' Day/No School
November
23-25
Thanksgiving Holiday/
No School for Students
December
6-7
Sophomore Career Days/
No School for Students
December
8
Open House
December
9
Progress Reports
December
21
Christmas Break Begins
2012:
January 3
January 16
January 19
January 20
February 20
February 24
March 8
March 9
March
April
April
April
May
23
6-9
26
27
17
May
May
28
30
Classes Resume
Martin Luther King Day/
No School
End of First Semester
No School for Students
Presidents’ Day/No School
Progress Reports
Parent-Teacher Conf-PM
Parent-Teacher Conf-AM/
No School for Students
End of Third Nine-Weeks
Spring Break
New Student/Parent Night
Progress Reports
Seniors' Last Day/
Senior Ceremony
Memorial Day/No School
Last Day for Students
Ohio Graduation Testing Dates
2011-2012
October 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2011
Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)
October 31, November 1, 2, 3, 4, 2011
Make-up testing for OGT
March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2012
Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)
March 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2012
Make-up testing for OGT
STUDENT INFORMATION
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
During the last semester, qualified senior students may have the opportunity to
participate in advanced placement. The Director shall annually establish the
criteria and guidelines for advanced placement.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A bulletin board is provided for each participating school. Home school
announcements will be posted when received only after having been cleared
through the Director's Office. Any Career & Technology Center announcements
that are to be made over the public address system must be given to the
Director's secretary before 8:30 a.m.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Individual students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities
whenever their schedule permits. At the request of the home school principal,
students may be released as a group to attend events at the home school.
GUIDANCE
The Guidance Office offers a variety of student services including maintaining
student records, assisting in meeting academic requirements, testing, counselling
services, and arranging military testing, and physical exams. Student credit
checks are handled in the fall and again at the end of the year and are scheduled
by the counsellor. Any student wishing to make an appointment with their
counsellor must complete a Guidance Services request form available in the
Guidance Office. Emergencies will be handled as quickly as possible.
STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued)
HALL CONDUCT/PASSES
Students outside of their assigned areas must have a hall pass and have been signed out
of class. Students are expected to complete their business and return to class in a
timely fashion. Students will not be issued passes to the parking lot; report to the
Attendance Office for an escort to your car. No passes will be issued during lunch
times.
JOB PLACEMENT
The Job Placement Office will assist instructors, students, and administrators to help
students make a smooth transition from school to work. Job training and job interview
early dismissals must be initiated in the Job Placement Office. Hours the Job Placement
Office is open are posted on the door.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH/CAFETERIA
The Career & Technology Center operates a cafeteria that provides balanced,
nutritious meals. Lunch periods are closed and students enrolled in full-day
programs cannot leave the campus. Students may purchase lunch or bring it, but all
food and drink must be consumed in the cafeteria. Students/parents may prepay
for lunch in weekly increments at the Career & Technology Center's Dining Hall.
Free or reduced price lunches are available to students who qualify. Breakfast is
provided each day free to all students.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
The Career & Technology Center will close when, in the judgment of the
Superintendent, weather conditions in the area are such that they pose a clear
danger to the welfare and safety of both staff and students of Pickaway-Ross.
Announcements of the Career & Technology Center closing will be made on local
radio stations. Listen to the radio for all closings.
STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued)
HOME SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When the home school closes because of weather conditions the students from that
district, including co-op and other students who drive to Pickaway-Ross, will not be
required to attend Pickaway-Ross. Students should be in school all other days when
we are open. Home school closings, except for bad weather, do not excuse you
from school attendance here.
BUS DAYS
No bus student will be recorded as absent when the respective home school does not
provide transportation. Co-op or other students who normally drive will not be
excused when the home school does not provide transportation.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES/STUDENT FEES
Tool kits will be furnished for students to use in some programs. Students may
have the option of purchasing the tool kit at 50% of the original cost upon earning a
completion certificate from their program. Student organization membership dues
must be paid by all students. These dues are approximately $50. Grades/credit and
passports will be withheld until all outstanding balances are paid.
STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued)
STUDENT VEHICLES
Parents/guardians who grant permission to students to drive to school and
students who drive to school must be aware that violation of rules and
regulations governing parking and driving on school property will result in
revocation of the right to park on school property.
Students are required to register their vehicle and display the parking permit on
the rear view mirror of their vehicle. To obtain and keep a student-parking
permit, students must provide a copy of their valid Ohio driver's license and
show proof of car insurance at random and meet all other legal requirements as
established by the State of Ohio.
Students are to enter the student parking lot upon arrival to school and must
park in their assigned parking space and enter the building immediately. The
student parking lot is a restricted area and students are not to enter it during
the school day.
At the end of the day, students are required to exit the parking lot safely and
through the direction of the guard. Driving on school property is a privilege and
can be revoked at the discretion of Administration for violating any rules or
policies in the Student Code of Conduct. Students must obey all traffic laws on
school property by following the posted 15 MPH speed limit, carefully crossing
the speed bumps and remembering that pedestrians always have the right of way.
No loitering, students must leave immediately.
Vehicles parked on school property are subject to search by canine units of local
and/or state law enforcement agencies.
STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued)
TELEPHONE CALLS
Students will not be permitted to use office telephones except in emergencies and
with permission of office staff. In-coming calls to students will be forwarded only
in emergency situations. Parents are requested to co-operate in the control of
telephone calls directly to students during school hours.
Students are permitted to make outside calls from laboratory office phones only
when authorized by the instructor. All telephone calls pertaining to student
illness and other related matters must be placed from the School Nurse and
Attendance Office.
TRANSPORTATION
Each home school provides bus transportation for students. Students who have
parental permission and register their vehicle may drive to school as specified
above.
STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued)
VISITORS
Adult visitors must check-in with the Receptionist and then report to the Attendance
Office before seeing any one in the building. Due to safety concerns, young children and
babies are not permitted in some areas of the school building without special
permission of the appropriate supervisor or school administrator.
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT VISITORS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS WILL NOT BE
PERMITTED unless prior permission has been granted by both the home school
administration and the Director of the Career & Technology Center or his/her
designee. All student visitors must go through the Guidance Office to arrange program
visits on an individual basis.
ALL visitors must wear a visible visitor's pass attained at the welcome station or
receptionist desk. All visitors must sign in with the receptionist.
PROGRAM/ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
CREDITS
As determined by the student’s specific program, up to seven credits may be earned by
a student successfully completing his/her course of study. A student who drastically
fails the second semester shall fail the subject for the year. In the case of academics
(block scheduling/semester credits), a last nine-week failure will be considered a
drastic failure. First year students who fail laboratory requirements shall not continue
instruction in the same program the second year, and may re-apply in another program.
GRADING SCALE
93% to 100% - A – Outstanding work
85% to 92% - B – Above average work
77% to 84% - C – Average work
70% to 76% - D – Below average work
60% to 69 % - F – Failing work
I – Incomplete
(Attendance will be a factor in calculating grades.)
PROGRAM/ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Continued……….
MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents of all students will receive a mid-term progress report at the mid-point of the grading
period. Parents are requested to contact the instructor and discuss the student's progress.
Parents may also preview their student’s grades via Progress Book through the Pickaway-Ross
website.
CREDIT FLIXIBILITY
The credit flexibility initiative is part of a state wide effort to increase learning and
engagement and help students graduate ready for success in college and careers. In addition to
earning credit by successfully completing traditional courses, the credit flexibility program
provides new options for students including:
Earning credit by demonstrating mastery of the essential content of a traditional course by
“testing out”, presenting a portfolio documenting mastery, or a combination of these.
Successfully completing a mentorship, internship, educational travel, or service learning program
aligned to the academic curriculum.
Successfully completing an online course or academic summer or after-school program aligned to
the school curriculum.
Successfully combining any of the options above as well as units of traditional courses.
Students must obtain prior approval of student-proposed educational options plans to be eligible
for credit. Students considering this option should obtain a Credit by Educational Options Proposal
packet from the high school Guidance Office. Students’ families may be asked to contribute to the
cost of educational options plans.
Credit flexibility is another example of how our district is working to prepare students for the
century by striving to address their unique needs and talents.
21st
PROGRAM/ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Continued……….
TRANSFERS
A student wishing to return to their home high school must have a personal conference with one of
the Career & Technology Center Counsellors. Returns will be permitted during the second week of
school. Transfers between programs will normally take place during the second week of school.
Once the probation/trial period has passed, students will not be allowed to return to their home
schools until the end of their junior year.
DIPLOMAS, CAREER PASSPORTS, CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION, AND SENIOR
CEREMONY
Diplomas are awarded by the home school to Pickaway-Ross students who have completed the home
school’s requirements.
Certificates of Completion will be awarded to students who have completed their course of study
with at least a 77% grade point average and 93% or better attendance. (All absences count
toward a certificate of completion.) Eligible students who successfully complete their twoyear program and seniors completing one year of a career and technical program will receive a
Career Passport containing information that will assist potential employers in assessing a
student's skills. Individual competencies attained by the student will be included. A ceremony
honoring senior students receiving passports will be held the evening of the seniors’ last day
of school.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Requirements
77% GPA
93% Attendance
Two-Year Program Attendance
Year 1 180 days possible
Year 2 180 days possible
360 days total
360 days total 360 days possible
X 93% -335 days due
335 days due 25 absences max
GUIDELINES
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE
A student under a doctor's care and required to take prescribed
medication during school must notify the Director or his/her designee
and provide written documentation from the parent/guardian. Over
the counter oral and topical medications may be administered if
authorized by the parent/guardian on the Emergency Medical form.
Students not following this procedure may be considered in violation
of the drug/alcohol policy. Medicine must be submitted and stored in
the Director's Office Complex to be administered by a person
designated by the Director of Secondary Education.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
Absences
Positive attendance is critical to school success. Thus, attending school
every day is strongly emphasized. The following reasons shall constitute
excused absences* upon proper validation:
(*An excused absence means work may be made up. An unexcused
absence means work can not be made up except for major tests and
quizzes.)
1.
personal injury
death in family
family illness
3.
quarantine
medical or dental appointment (requires prior approval)
court appearance
buses can not reach a student
7.
religious holiday (requires prior approval)
8.
emergency situations which in the judgement of the
Superintendent or his/her designee constitutes a good and
sufficient reason for absence from school.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
Absences
Anticipated absences:
If a student is to be absent due to circumstances other than those listed
above, a parent or guardian must make a request prior to the absence. Family
vacations require administrative pre-approval and may total no more than 5
days. Job interviews or college visitations are considered curricular in nature,
similar to a field trip. Pre-approval and documentation upon return are
required.
Students who have been absent are to report to their first block class or lab
and fill out an absence report. Written validation must be attached to the
report. Excuses must be received within the same number of days that the
student was absent (i.e. the student missed three consecutive days, the valid
written excuse must be received within three consecutive school days after
the student returns). Attendance will be a factor in calculating grades.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
Tardies
Students reporting to school tardy between 8:34 a.m. and 9:15 am will report directly
to building receptionist for a tardy pass. Students reporting late at any other time of the
day MUST report to the Attendance Office to sign-in and secure a pass admitting them to
class. A student arriving after 9:15 am will incur a half-day (1/2 day) absence. Written
validation of an excusable reason from a parent/ guardian is required for a tardy to be
excused.
Students who drive or ride to school should understand that car trouble; speeding
tickets, late rides, etc. do not constitute excused tardies or absences. Tardies to school
will be tracked and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken. Driving privileges could be
revoked as a consequence for excessive tardies.
Early Dismissals
Early Dismissals will be issued in the Attendance Office between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30
a.m. Written verification of a justifiable reason must be presented to the Attendance
Office for an early dismissal. Students who become ill will be sent home only when a parent
or designated adult has been notified by a person designated by the Director of Secondary
Education or Attendance Office personnel. No student may leave the building without
reporting to the Attendance Office and receiving an early dismissal pass to present to the
guard as they leave. Last period early dismissals will be treated as a tardy when the
student submits a written medical or legal excuse the following day. Last period early
dismissals will only be issued for legitimate reasons.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
Absences
MAKE-UP WORK
It will be the student’s responsibility to request make-up work
for days absent. Make-up work is only allowed for
excused/medical-legal absences and will be allotted the same
timeline to make up the work as the number of days absent.
Special projects may be assigned in lieu of laboratory work.
Except for major tests and quizzes, no daily make-up work is
permitted for grades when a student is suspended. Work
completed during In-School Restriction assignments may be
counted.
To receive credit, a student must be in attendance at least
85% of the days due. Absences of more than 12 days during
the school year must be validated by a written medical excuse
from medical personnel or court document. Students 18 years
old or above who are absent more than 15 % of the days due
in a semester or year, may be withdrawn and/or expelled.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
Absences
As defined by Ohio law:
Chronic Truant = child of compulsory school age who is absent without a
legitimate excuse for seven or more consecutive days, ten or more days in one
school month, or fifteen or more school days in a school year.
Habitual Truant = child of compulsory school age who is absent without a
legitimate excuse for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more
school days in one school month, or twelve or more school days in a school
year.
School Month = twenty consecutive days that school is in session.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
To Receive Credit
Must have 85% Attendance
Year long academic class (40 minutes)
180 possible
x 85%
153 days due
180 possible
-153
27 absences
Semester academic class (80 minutes)
90 possible
x 85%
76.5 days due
90
-76.5
13.5 absences
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY
*NOTE – excused absences are defined as medical, legal
or parental excuses with documentation. After 12 days of
absences, ALL absences require formal medical or legal
documentation to be excused. Out-of- School-Suspension
days may be counted when determining withholding course
credit due to attendance at the end of first semester and
at the end of the school year. Total days out of
class/labs must not exceed the maximum listed above, or
credit may be withheld.
Second Semester Early Release/Job Placement
Second year students who have met all the following requirements may be
released from academic course work during the second semester:
1 – have met all the student’s home school graduation requirements,
including OGT, correspondence total credits, and state department
standards.
2 – have applied for and been accepted into either an apprenticeship
position or advanced placement for a minimum of 15 hours per week in the
field of current program placement.
3 – have received a recommendation from the following:
parent
program instructor
program supervisor
employer
home school counselor
administrator
4 – have received final approval from the Director of Secondary Education of
Pickaway-Ross CTC
5 – junior students who are eligible for graduation will not be eligible for second
semester early release.
MISSING CHILD POLICY
The Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center requests that a parent/guardian
call the school when his/her child is known to be absent. When notification is not
received the school will attempt to contact the parents/guardians by our
automated phone system or by letter.
Notice of Referral to Parent Education Program
Parents of a truant student may be assigned to the Parent Project in Pickaway
or Ross County for a period of 10-weeks for failing to comply with compulsory
Ohio attendance laws. Attendance in the Parent Project is mandatory.
Failure of the parent to attend this program may result in a complaint of
Parental Education Neglect being filed in the Juvenile Court that has
jurisdiction based upon the location of the school. A parent found guilty of
this charge may be fined up to $250.00 and may be incarcerated up to 30
days in the Pickaway or Ross County Jail. A truant student as used in this
section is a habitually truant student as defined in the Ohio Revised Code
(2151.011 (A) (17) which states, “any child of compulsory school age who is
absent without legitimate excuse for absence from the public school the child
is supposed to attend for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more
school days in one school month, or twelve or more school days in a school
year.”
Parents are requested to call the Attendance Office between 8:00 a.m. and
9:30 a.m. when they know their child will be absent.
In accordance with Sections 3321.13 and 4507.06 of the Ohio Revised Code
and the Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School District’s Board of Education
Policy, Section J:JECE, any student who:
is a child of compulsory school age and has withdrawn from school for a reason
other than a change of residence and is not enrolled in and attending an
approved program to obtain a diploma or its equivalent;
is a child of compulsory school age and has been absent without legitimate
excuse for more than ten consecutive school days or at least fifteen total
school days;
is suspended or expelled from school pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3313.66
and the reason for the suspension or expulsion is the use or possession of
alcohol, a drug of abuse, or alcohol and a drug of abuse; may be recommended
for suspension of his/her driver’s license.
BREAK TIME
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
An Emergency Medical Authorization Form is required for every Pickaway-Ross student.
A form will be provided to each student during his or her first week of attendance that
is to be completed and returned for filing during the second week of attendance.
Students not fulfilling this responsibility will not be permitted to participate in shop or
lab activities.
LOCKDOWN
When a call over the P. A. is made, “Lockdown – lockdown- gather students and
lockdown,” go to the nearest room supervised by a staff member. Procedures for
practice are established as part of the school safety plan.
FIRE/TORNADO DRILLS
Fire and tornado drills will be held at irregular intervals throughout the school year.
Students should follow the directions of their instructor or other school employee
during a drill or an actual emergency. Procedures are posted in every classroom and
laboratory.
LOCKERS
Student lockers are provided for student convenience. Pickaway-Ross is not
responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Protect your combination and do not leave
valuables in the lockers. Lockers are the property of Pickaway-Ross and may be
inspected or searched at the discretion of the Career & Technology Center
Administration.
SEARCHES
Pickaway-Ross has the right and duty to conduct searches of person and/or personal
property, lockers, or vehicles when the administration receives information or evidence
that a student may be in possession or control of any of the following:
1.
any substance dangerous to persons or property
2.
a weapon
3.
an item believed to be stolen
4.
drugs, drug paraphernalia or drug related items
5.
other contraband, controlled or prohibited item
In all cases the search will be witnessed by another staff member and will be
conducted within the guidelines of the Ohio Revised Code and court rulings. Searches
of vehicles and/or lockers may also be conducted by the Sheriff's Department canine
units unannounced.
STATEMENT OF COOPERATION
All students and their parent(s) are required to sign a "Statement of
Cooperation". In essence, this is an agreement on the part of the student,
parent, and instructor on major items of concern, which affect the quality of
the educational experience offered at the Career & Technology Center. It is
important that each student and his/her parent(s) understand the role
expected of them in making this agreement. The "Statement of Cooperation"
will be given to each student by his/her career & technical program
instructor.
STUDENT/INSURANCE
It is mandatory that each student furnish evidence of enrollment in accident
insurance through the Career & Technology Center's insurance program or
evidence by parental signature that the student's parents already have
accident coverage and will be responsible for all costs for any accident or
injury incurred at the Center.
ANNUAL NOTIFICATION POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School District hereby gives notice that it does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, genetic
information, sex and disability in the educational programs and activities operated by
the district. To carry out these policy statements the following procedures are
provided:
TITLE IX AND SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
(Alleged Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedures)
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education and the Ohio Department of
Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidelines, any student, support staff,
teachers, counselors or administrators who believe that the Pickaway-Ross JVSD or any
school official has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, natural origin) Title IX of the Education
Amendment Act of 1972 (gender), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(disability) or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as a mended, 20, U.S.C. etc. Seq.,
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in educational programs receiving
financial assistance, she/he may file a complaint which shall be referred to as a formal
discrimination/harassment complaint.
It is recommended the grievant attempt to resolve the alleged discrimination or
harassment complaint informally at the principal/supervisor level within five (5) days of
the date the incident occurred.
Informal Complaint Procedure
Depending on the circumstances and severity of the behavior, a student who believes she or he is
being harassed by a fellow student may elect to pursue an informal resolution of the matter. The
district Title IX Coordinator encourages such individuals to notify (in the presence of the Title IX
Coordinator) the student offender firmly and promptly that his or her behavior is unwelcome.
However, all cases of employee-student harassment should be resolved according to the formal
complaint procedures.
Formal Complaint Procedures
If the alleged discrimination/harassment complaint cannot be resolved informally, the following
procedures shall be followed:
Step 1
A student who believes she or he has been or is being sexually harassed may report the alleged
harassing behavior to any teacher, administrator, or counselor. Such persons receiving a complaint
must report the incident in writing to the Title IX Coordinator or the Principal within 24 hours.
Step 2
An individual who believes that he or she is being harassed or have been harassed should file a
complaint (complaint forms are available in the Student Services Office) with the Title IX
Coordinator or the Principal including the following information, if known: the name of the
complainant; a brief but clear description of the offending behavior, including the times, places, and
names; the name of the alleged harasser; and he names or description of any witnesses. The Title
IX Coordinator will maintain all records of the investigation.
The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an investigation of the complaint, and will convene a formal
conference to determine the solution. Stated complaint will be resolved within five (5) working
days. The Principal will determine the consequences as needed.
Title IX Coordinator
Staff Social Worker
Student Services Office
Pickaway-Ross CTC
895 Crouse Chapel Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-642-1229
504 Coordinator
Dana Anderson, Supervisor
Pickaway-Ross CTC
895 Crouse Chapel Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-642-1304
Step 3
If the issue is not resolved at Step 2, the decision may be appealed to the district’s Superintendent
who functions as the final mediator at the local level.
Step 4
If the alleged issue is not resolved at Step 3, the decision, at any time during the process may be
forwarded to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, OCR, if you’re a student. If
you’re an employee, use the address shown below for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
Ohio Civil Rights (Students)
Bank One Center
600 Superior Avenue, East Suite 750
Cleveland, OH 44114-2611
216-522-4970
Ohio Civil Rights Commission (Employees)
1111 East Broad Street, Suite 301
Columbus, OH 43205-1379
614-466-2785
PLEASE NOTE: Parent(s) or guardian(s) do not have to be present at the informal complaint meeting with
the principal/supervisor. However, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must be present at all levels of the formal
alleged discrimination process for youths under the age of 18 years.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The matter of student conduct and discipline is one that directly
affects the total mission and achievement of the school. A well
ordered atmosphere in the school is essential if students are to learn
to the maximum of their capacity.
To protect each student's rights to an education, the Ohio Legislature
has given each Board of Education the authority to "make such rules
and regulations as are necessary for its government and the
government of its employees, pupils of its schools, and all other
persons entering upon its school grounds or premises.“
The Pickaway-Ross Board of Education has established the following
regulations in the interest of maintaining order at the Career &
Technology Center: (ZERO TOLERANCE)
Students shall not:
1. possess, handle, transmit, or control any object that can be reasonably or
legally considered a weapon.*
a. weapons may include guns, knives, fireworks, spray irritants, explosives,
detonating devices, look a-likes, counterfeits, or tools used to cause or threaten
physical harm.
b. weapons may include lab tools possessed outside of the laboratory setting.
Above mentioned weapons will be confiscated.
2. physical assault on a Pickaway-Ross employee or visitor at the Pickaway-Ross
Career & Technology Center or school authorized function.*
3. threaten to cause personal harm to, or damage the property of any PickawayRoss employee or visitor.*
4. be in a fight, confrontation, assault, threaten, coerce, intimidate, haze, or
harass another student.*
5. steal, attempt to steal, or be in possession of stolen property, in possession of
school tools without permission, or damage personal or school property.*
6. sexually harass or impose upon another student.
7. incite a riot in school or any school authorized function.*
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students shall not:
8. create a school disruption or act in such a manner that disrupts the lawful mission of
the school. This could include, but is not limited to:
a. blocking entrances
b. throwing food and/or other objects
c. giving false information
d. being insubordinate or disrespectful
e. displays of public affection 21
f. violating safety and dress code
g. being in an unauthorized area
h. possessing or consuming food/beverages in an area other than the cafeteria
i. failing to comply with the reasonable requests of school personnel.
j. verbal threats
k. horseplay
9. truancy, tardies or leaving school without permission
10. violate the Pickaway-Ross drug or alcohol policy.*
11. violate driving rules and regulations.
12. cheat on tests, homework, or other school assignments.
13. violate the "acceptable use" policy for computer/technology.
14. repeatedly or habitually violate the rules in the student code of conduct.*
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students shall not:
15. possess or use tobacco, in any form, including non-nicotine tobacco on
school property or at a school authorized function.
16. communicate abusive, profane, unwarranted language, or gestures.
17. submit, cause to be submitted, a false fire alarm or bomb threat and or
tampering with safety system such as alarms, cameras, defibulator or eye
wash stations.*
18. unauthorized possession or use of radios, cellular phones, beepers, pagers,
laser pointers, or other electronic devices. (Said devices will be confiscated.
Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action.) We are not responsible
for lost, stolen or damaged items. Administration will NOT investigate said
loss.
19. use of picture phones or other recordable devices to take pictures of
students or employees (with or without their permission).
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students shall not:
20. No food or drink will be carried outside the lunchroom/cafeteria area. No
outside bottles or cans are to be brought into the building.
21. fail to comply with all applicable Ohio Revised Codes and local ordinances.
22. withhold information from authorities concerning a violation or potential
violation of the code of conduct.
*Students violating this rule may be recommended for expulsion. Possible
criminal charges may occur depending on the severity of the offence.
Penalties for violation of the student code of conduct include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1. verbal or written warning
2. removal of privileges
3. detentions
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
*Students violating this rule may be recommended for expulsion. Possible criminal charges
may occur depending on the severity of the offence. Penalties for violation of the student
code of conduct include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. verbal or written warning
2. removal of privileges
3. detentions 22
4. parent/student conferences
5. counseling with guidance personnel
6. before, after, during school work assignments
7. in-school restriction
8. out-of-school suspension, withholding of credit if days exceed limits at end of
semester and at year end.
9. assignment to the Pickaway or Ross County Alternative Center
10. loss of driving privileges
11. emergency removal
12. Expulsion
13. law enforcement/court referral
14. permanent exclusion
Students who violate the rules, policies, and/or regulations may be assigned any of the above
listed consequences. Specific action depends upon the severity of the offence and number of
times the student has been involved in school disciplinary problems (progressive discipline).
All suspensions or expulsions will be in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Ohio
Revised Code 3313-66. Students suspended or expelled by the home school or the PickawayRoss Career & Technology Center are not permitted to attend classes or activities at either
school during suspension or expulsion period.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY
A student shall not possess, buy, sell, use, transmit, apply any narcotic drug,
hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana tranquilizer,
prescription drug, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, counterfeit controlled
substance, mood or behavior altering chemical of any kind, be in possession of
any drug paraphernalia or drug related device, or be under the influence of
any of the above mentioned substances on school property. This rule is in
effect during school, at any school authorized activity, event, or program on
school property, at any time when the school is being used by any school
groups on or off school grounds at any school authorized activity, function, or
event. Over the counter oral and topical medications may be administered
if authorized by the parent/guardian on the Emergency Medical form.
Students not following this procedure may be considered in violation of
the drug/alcohol policy. Violation of this the drug/alcohol policy will result
in suspension, recommendation for expulsion and/or appropriate law
enforcement agencies will be notified.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
TOBACCO USE BY STUDENTS
Scientific evidence indicates that the use of tobacco products is detrimental to
one’s health. For the health and safety of the student, together with the
protection of the facilities, students are not permitted to possess or use tobacco
in any form anywhere on school property or at any school-related activity. The
Director or his/her designee is authorized to deal with violations as deemed
appropriate for the offence. Administrative staff shall develop appropriate
procedures to promote good student health and welfare.
Effective in March 2001, it is now prohibited by Ohio law for a minor to “use,
consume, or possess cigarettes, other tobacco products, or papers used to roll
cigarettes.” It is also now prohibited for a minor to assist, pay for or share in
the cost of such products.
Consequences (in addition to school discipline) that could follow from a violation of
this law may include:
mandatory attendance at a smoking education program (if available)
and/or a fine of up to $100.
Upon any subsequent violations the court may:
increase the fine
impose up to 20 hours of community service
suspend driving privileges for up to 30 days.
Legal Refs.: Ohio Revised Code 2151.87
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Students are to refrain from any act of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is
defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other unwanted
or unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical contact. Any student feeling he or she is a
victim of sexual harassment should seek help as specified in the Title IX and Section
504 Grievance Procedures. (as outlined below)
ANTI-HARASSMENT PROCEDURES
For the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center/Joint Vocational School District
student: sexual/racial and all forms of harassment by school employees, other
students, or third parties (regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age and
disability).
Conduct constituting harassment may take different forms, including but not limited to
the following inappropriate behaviors:
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Sexual Harassment
a. Verbal: the making of written or verbal sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments,
jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats to or by a fellow
student, staff member, or other person associated with the district, or by
third parties.
b. Non-verbal: causing the placement of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or
graphic commentaries in the school environment or the making of sexually
suggestive or insulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling, and the like to or
by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the
district, or by third parties.
c. Physical Contact: Threatening or causing unwanted touching, contact, or attempts at
same, including patting, pinching, brushing the body, or coerced sexual activity
to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the
district, or by the third parties.
d. Harassment, intimidation, or sexual innuendo developed on personal (such as
computers or picture phones) or on school district technology will be subject
to disciplinary consequences. Any use of materials or pictures developed for
the purpose of posting embarrassing, sexual or harassing messages is
prohibited and also subject to disciplinary procedures.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Harassment
a. Verbal: written or verbal innuendoes, slurs, comments, jokes, insults,
threats, email transmissions, or disparaging remarks concerning a person’s
race, color, national origin, sex/gender, disability, religious beliefs, etc., to or
by a fellow student, staff member, or other person(s) associated with the
district, or by third parties.
b. Non-verbal: placing objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the
school environment or making insulting or threatening gestures to or by a
fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district,
or by third parties. This includes symbols that are recognized hat symbols in
today’s society.
c. Physical: any intimidating or disparaging action such as hitting, hissing,
cussing, spitting, hazing, bullying on or by a fellow student, staff member, or
other person(s) associated with the district, or by third parties.
Student Code of Conduct
Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Harassment
Any student who believes that he/she is the victim of any of the
above actions or has observed such actions taken by another student,
staff member, or other persons associated with the district, or by
third parties should promptly take the following steps: 25
a. If the alleged harasser is a student, staff member, third parties,
or other person(s) associated with the particular school in the
district other than the Principal, the affected students or their
parents/guardians should, as soon as possible after the incident,
contact the Principal. (The Principal must immediately send to the
Title IX Coordinator a copy of the alleged harassment complaint.)
b. If the alleged harasser is the Principal, the affected student or
their parents/guardians should, as soon as possible after the incident,
contact the district’s Title IX Coordinator or if the student is
disabled their Section 504 Coordinator at the schools administrative
board office.
Student Code of Conduct
The student or parents/guardians may make contact either by a written
report or by telephone or personal visit. During the contact, the reporting
student should provide the name of the person(s) who he/she believes to be
responsible for the harassment and the nature of the harassing incident(s).
Each report received by the district’s Title IX Section Coordinator as
provided above, shall be investigated in a timely, and confidential manner.
While a charge is under investigation, no information is to be released to
anyone who is not involved with the investigation, except as required by law or
is in the contact of a legal administrative proceeding. No one involved is to
discuss the subject outside of the investigation.
The purpose of this provision is to:
a. protect the confidentiality of the student who files a complaint;
b. encourage the reporting of any incidents of sexual, racial, or other forms
of harassment;
c. protect the reputation of any party wrongfully charged with harassment.
Student Code of Conduct
Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Harassment
Investigation of a complaint will normally include conferring with the parties
involved (if under 18 years of age, may include parents), and any named or
apparent witnesses. All students and others involved are to be protected
from coercion, intimidation, retaliation, or discrimination for filing a complaint
or assisting in an investigation.
The district recognizes that determining whether a particular action or
incident is harassment or, conversely, is reflective of an action without a
discriminatory or intimidating intent or effect must be based on all of the
facts in the matter. Given the nature of harassing behavior, the district
recognizes that false accusations can have serious effects on innocent
individuals.
Therefore, all students are expected to act responsibly, honestly, and with
the utmost candor whenever they present harassment allegations or charges
against school employees, other students, or third parties.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
BULLYING & INTIMIDATION
The Pickaway-Ross School District will not tolerate behavior that infringes on
the safety of any student. A student shall not intimidate or harass another
student through words or actions. Such behavior includes: direct physical
contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or namecalling; cyber bullying; and social isolation or manipulation.
The Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center expects students and/or
staff to immediately report incidents of bullying to the principal or designee.
Staff members are expected to immediately intervene when they see a
bullying incident occur. Each complaint of bullying should be promptly
investigated. This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling
to and from school or a school-sponsored activity, during the lunch period,
whether on or off campus, and during a school-sponsored activity.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Definition: a “wireless communication device” (WCD) is a device that emits an audible
signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication
to the possessor. The following devices are examples of WCDs: cellular and wireless
telephones, pagers/beepers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Blackberry/Smart
phones, WiFi-enabled or broadband access devices, two-way radios or video
broadcasting devices, laptops, and other devices that allow a person to record and/or
transmit, on either a real time or delayed basis, sound, video or still images, text, or
other information.
The Board of Education prohibits use of wireless communication devices by students on
campus during normal school hours, excluding the student’s morning arrival until 8:30
a.m., the student’s individual lunch period and after school hours (including school
activities), and student wireless communication devices may only be used in the student
entrance area and the cafeteria.
Students may not use wireless communication devices on school property or at a school
sponsored activity to access and/or view internet web sites that are otherwise blocked
to students at school.
If a wireless communication device is brought to school, any such device shall remain
“OFF” and stored in a locker, backpack, purse, pocket, or other place where it is not
visible during school hours, and if such a device is observed by staff, excluding the
student’s arrival until 8:30 a.m. or during the student’s individual lunch period and after
school hours, it shall be confiscated until redeemed by a parent or guardian.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
SAFETY & DRESS
Rules governing safety and dress are established in the interest of the students and to
comply with state and federal regulations. In general, program supervisors and
instructors will determine appropriate dress and safety rules for their students.
1. All students will be required to wear their program uniform purchased by the school.
The cost of the uniform will be covered by the school and not the student. Student
names will not be embroidered or placed on the uniform in a permanent manner.
2. Students must comply with the uniform regulations. Students must comply with the
established safety regulations in their respective areas.
3. Jewelry may not be worn in labs, except with permission from the instructor when it
does not pose a safety hazard.
4. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times in all areas of the Career & Technology
Center. Work shoes that comply with lab safety rules (as established by lab instructor)
and Ohio safety regulations are to be worn in labs only. Street shoes or other
appropriate footwear are to be worn in the academic classrooms and common areas.
Hats, caps, headbands, and bandannas are not to be worn in the building.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
SAFETY & DRESS
Rules governing safety and dress are established in the interest of the students and to
comply with state and federal regulations. In general, program supervisors and
instructors will determine appropriate dress and safety rules for their students.
1. All students will be required to wear their program uniform purchased by the school.
The cost of the uniform will be covered by the school and not the student. Student
names will not be embroidered or placed on the uniform in a permanent manner.
2. Students must comply with the uniform regulations. Students must comply with the
established safety regulations in their respective areas.
3. Jewelry may not be worn in labs, except with permission from the instructor when it
does not pose a safety hazard.
4. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times in all areas of the Career & Technology
Center. Work shoes that comply with lab safety rules (as established by lab instructor)
and Ohio safety regulations are to be worn in labs only. Street shoes or other
appropriate footwear are to be worn in the academic classrooms and common areas.
Hats, caps, headbands, and bandannas are not to be worn in the building.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
SAFETY & DRESS continued....
5. Unacceptable attire which distracts and interrupts the educational process
or calls undue attention to oneself includes but is not limited to, the following:
cut-offs, short skirts, short shorts (no attire may be worn more than 3 ½”
above the knee) extremely tight shorts, sleeveless tops, tank tops, tops
exposing the midriff, clothing with tears or holes, shirts with oversized arm
holes, chains, gang related clothing or accessories, clothing with symbols,
words, or pictures that are sexually suggestive, drug, alcohol, or tobacco
related, profane, obscene, racist, sexist, threatening or intimidating. This
includes confederate flags in any form. The administration will determine the
suitability of attire if a disagreement exists as to the appropriateness of
specific clothing items. This decision will be final.
MRS. COCENOUR
MRS. SCHWALBAUGH
MRS. ANDERSON
NURSE MINDY
MR. SMITH
MRS. RICKEY
MRS. GOINS
MRS. DAILEY
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