OHS Handbook
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General Information
SCHOOL NAME - Orofino High School SCHOOL MASCOT - Orofino Maniacs- Slogan - Maniacs, You are the Best |
Address- 300 Dunlap
Road
Orofino Idaho, 83544 Telephone Number - (208) 476-5557 Fax Number - (208) 476-0147 Web Site Address - www.sd171.k12.id.us |
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Superintendent - Al Arnzen
Principal - Jerry Nelsen Secretary - Janet Burnham Attendance Secretary - Patty Grimm Counselor - Cindy Beck |
The following are the
parts of the Orofino High School Handbook that do not appear in other places on
this website. At the beginning of each year, the staff takes the time to
review the whole handbook with the students. It is our hope that the
community will take the time to familiarize themselves with this
document.
Rights and Responsibilities for Students
As a Orofino High School student, you have a right to:
1. An Education
2. Be Respected
3. A safe environment4. Succeed
5. Listen and be heard
As a Orofino High School student, you have a responsibility to:
1. Bring appropriate supplies and be on task2. Not demean others3. Respect others and their property4. Follow directions, hand in work on time, ask questions
5. Listen respectfully to others’ ideas and wait your turn to speak
The staff of Orofino High School accepts responsibility to:
1. Provide quality instructional programs in an integrated setting for each student2. Provide an orderly classroom and a safe school environment3. Develop programs and activities which will respond to the social, emotional, personal, and physical developmental needs of each student
4. Assist parents in helping their children develop self- discipline, self-respect, and self-confidence to participate n school as a responsible member
As a parent/guardian of a Orofino High School student, you have the responsibility to:
1. Send your child to school each day on time, prepared with all necessary materials, well-rested, and properly dressed2. Check your child’s work and homework on a regular basis3. Provide your child with suitable study conditions at home, desk or table, lights, books, and supplies
4. Communicate with your child’s teachers when you are concerned about your child’s work or health
CHARACTER IS NUMBER ONE AT OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL
Orofino High School fully expects staff and students to abide by the following character traits in and out of the classroom:
1. RESPECT
2. DIGNITY3. HONESTY4. RESPONSIBILITY5. TEAMWORK6. EXCELLENCE
THE MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AT OHS ARE:
Credits UnitsEnglish (writing skills emphasis) 8 4Mathematics 4 2Reading 1 ½Speech 1 ½A composite grade point average (GPA) In the above 14 credit core is required with a passing grade in each core class,and meeting or exceeding the cut off scores on the ISAT.Credits UnitsScience---Two science credits shall be earned in lab courses 4 2U.S. History I and 2---20th century history and world affairs. 4 2U.S. Government---Including state and local 2 1Consumer Econ. 1 ½Health 1 ½Phy.Ed. 1 ½Keyboarding 1 ½Humanities 4 2The required classes for graduation equal to total of 32 credits or 16 unitsThe electives classes for graduation equal a total of 10 credits or 5 unitsThe combination of required and elective classes for
graduation equal a total of 42 credits or 21 units
A.P. CalculusA.P. GovernmentA.P. PhysicsA.P. ChemistryA.P. History II
Advanced /A.P. English IV
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE PLANNING TO GO TO COLLEGE
If you with to attend Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College or the University of Idaho, and work towards a bachelors degree, high school course selection is of the utmost importance.You must:1. Take three years of math to include Algebra I and two additional math classes that are of a level higher than Algebra I.2. Take three years of natural science.3. Take two years of Humanities, only one of which can be a performing arts class, and none of which can be a practical arts substitute.4. Maintain a C (2.00) average in the above classes.
Practical arts are defined as vocational, prevocational, or consumer homemaking programs approved by the State Board For Vocational education
Section 33-1224 of the Idaho Code refers to the teacher’s right to control students as follows:"Powers and duties of teachers: In the absence of any statute or rule or regulation of the Board of Trustees, any teacher employed by the School District shall have the right and Responsibility to direct how and when each pupil shall attend to his/her appropriate duties, and the manner in which a pupil shall demean himself/herself while in attendance at the school. It is the duty of a teacher to carry out the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees in controlling and maintaining discipline and a teacher shall have the power to adopt any reasonable rule or regulation to control and maintain discipline in and otherwise govern the classroom, not inconsistent with any statute or rule or regulation of the Board of Trustees.
The Board of trustees, the Administration, and Teacher believe that genuine student involvement in educational programs requires responsible student action. Students shall be expected to act with respect for school regulations, concern for others, and with personal dignity. Each school shall make students and teachers aware of these rules and regulations.
Teachers are responsible to maintain a classroom environment where maximum learning can take place. Also all certified personnel are responsible for students and their conduct in school buildings, on school property and at school sponsored activities, and take steps necessary to see that students conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner.
For serious violations, the student may be sent directly to the principal’s office so the violation can be investigated prior to appropriate action being taken. See School District Policy Code #409, re" Suspension, Code #410, re: Expulsion, Code #414, re: Alcohol and Tobacco, and Code # 414, re: Controlled Substances.Serious violations shall include but shall not be limited to:1. Willful Disobedience2. Disruptive Conduct3. Vandalism4. Truancy5. Vulgarity or ProfanityConsequences are:A. At or with a staff member–suspension from school. A third offense will be expulsion from school.B. In a classroom but not at a staff member–suspension from class. A third offense will be removal from the class for the semester.C. In the halls–detention room assignment. A third offense will be suspension from school.6. The Use of Tobacco7. The Use of, the Sale of, the Distribution of, the Possession of, or Being under the Influence of Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs or Controlled Substances, or Alcoholic Beverages.8. Stealing9. The Carrying of Deadly Weapons or Dangerous Play Things.10. Fighting ( If you throw, you go)11. Failure to follow rules and regulations
12. Repeated minor discipline code infractions
Minor infractions of the Student Conduct Code will be disciplined by administration, student conference, parent conference, detention, after school or student free time work assignment, loss of privileges.Minor infractions shall include, but not be limited to, the following:1. Wearing of caps or hats in the classrooms or office.2. Taking soda pop into the classrooms3. Extreme dress or appearance which is disruptive to class (See Dress Code)4. Rowdy behavior and running in the building and between the school buildings.5. Littering school buildings or grounds.6. Snowballing on school property or at bus stops.7. Water guns, balloons, or other items that are disruptive to the educational process.8. Failure to use good manners in the cafeteria or to clear all items from the table when returning trays to the kitchen.9. Petting (kissing, embracing, etc.) While in the school building or on the school grounds.10. Going to off limits areas which shall include all residential areas surrounding the school property and the roads leading into those areas, including the pump house area.11. Failure to check out at the office when leaving school during the day. Such failure will result in an unexcused absence.12. Failure or refusal to park cars and motorcycles in designated areas.13. Operating any vehicle in an unsafe or improper manner while coming to or leaving school.
The students will be entitled to due process.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES WITHIN EACH BUILDING
Discipline procedures will be developed for each building by the building principals and their staffs prior to the start of each school year. These written procedures, after approval by the Board of Trustees, will be distributed to staff and students and a copy filed in the District Office.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, AND TOBACCO
The Board of Education for Joint School District No. 171 recognizes that the use of drugs has serious legal, physical, and social implications for the entire school community. The Board is committed to the prevention of substance abuse and rehabilitation of drug users by educational means but will take whatever steps may be necessary to protect members of the school community from harm and from exposure to drugs.It is the policy of Joint School District No. 171 to prevent and prohibit the manufacture, possession, use sale, distribution, and/or intent to distribute any illegal or controlled mood altering chemical, drug paraphernalia, look-alike drug, alcohol, or abused chemical on school property, at school sponsored events, and on school buses.Individuals under the influence of such alcohol or other drugs on school property, at school sponsored events, and on school buses will also be in violation of this policy.Consequences for violation of this policy:1. First Offense: The police and the parents will be notified. The student will be suspended from one to three school days. The building administrator may hold suspension in abeyance if the student sees a certified substance abuse counselor and follows his/her recommendations satisfactorily. Counseling expenses are the student’s responsibility.2. Second Offense: The police and parents will be notified. The student will be suspended from three to five school days. The building administrator may hold suspension in abeyance if the student sees a certified substance abuse counselor and follows his/her recommendations satisfactorily. Counseling expenses are the student’s responsibility.
3. Third Offense: The police and the parents will be notified. A recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Board of Education. Expulsion may be held in abeyance if the student sees a certified substance abuse counselor and follows his/her recommendations satisfactorily. Counseling expenses are the student’s responsibility.
DRESS CODE: WHEN YOU LOOK YOUR BEST YOU DO YOUR BESTStudents at Orofino High School are encouraged to be responsible and use good taste in selecting their clothes and to follow basic modesty codes. Apparel and clothing that draw undue attention to the wearer will not be worn.The school dress code will be strictly enforced..1. Health and safety codes require that shoes be worn at school. (No slippers except on designated days by principal)
2. Students are not allowed to wear hats/head coverings in classrooms or the office. Strapless tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps thinner than three fingers wide, short skirts and shorts are not to be worn at school.
3. No undergarments are to be seen4. Pajamas or pajama pants are not to be worn5. Garments with offensive language or suggestions, and garments that advertise the use of controlled substances, including alcohol and tobacco will not be allowed.6. Jewelry that is extreme will not be worn (spiked or sharp or long chains)Students who wear objectionable clothing will be asked to change into something presentable or will be sent home for a change of clothing.
Possession of guns, knives that exceed 2 ½ inches in length, and other weapons of conflict are prohibited on the school premises whether in possession of the student, in the student’s locker, on buses, and at any school related function.
Any statement to "kill" and /or any reference to any device or instrument used with the intent to inflict harm will be considered a threat. Verified threats will result in an automatic five (5) day suspension from school. Parents, Law Enforcement and Health and Welfare will be immediately notified. Pending the investigation, additional suspension from school and/or expulsion from school for one (1) year may occur.
Students have the right of peaceful assembly on school property. School gathering must be at convenient hours that do not conflict with school functions or require the staff to be present beyond regular school hours.1. Be conducted in an orderly manner2. Not interfere with the school process3. Not impede the free movement of traffic in the halls
When students participate as members of approved student body organizations, they shall assemble as authorized by the principal or the principal designee.
Freedom of expression is an inherent constitutional right and Responsibility. The right of free speech does not include the right to disrupt the orderly conduct of the school process. When such a disruption occurs, the student shall be subject to disciplinary action. A student has rights in the context of this statement insofar as he/she is a duly enrolled student in attendance at Orofino High School. Orderly procedure for student expression includes the following:1. Students are entitled to present their personal opinions insofar as these expressions do not disrupt the educational process.2. The student who publishes and /or distributes written or duplicated material on the school premises is responsible for the content. Such material must bear identification as to the author, also the publishing agency and/or distributing organization.3. The distribution of such material must take place at a reasonable time and location approved by the principal or the principal’s designee and must not interfere with orderly school process.4. Such material must be free of libel, obscenity, and defamatory statements against persons.5. A student in his/her written or oral expressions shall not advocate or encourage the commission of crime.
6. Commercial solicitation is not student expression. It may be conducted only as authorized by Board Policy. All such activities are subject to the approval of the principal.
Credit will be granted for successfully completing all courses. Aide courses will receive P (passing ) or F (failing) grades. Courses that meet for a full class period four times each week will be assigned credit at the rate of one-half unit (one credit) per semester. Twenty-one units accumulated over seven or eight semesters are required for graduation.Credit is granted only once for successful completion of a semester. Students may repeat a class where credit has been granted if they want to improve their GPA. Additional credit is not awarded for the second effort but the low grade is replaced by the higher grade, thus improving GPA.Matriculation to the next grade will be based on credits earned. To be a sophomore a student must have accumulated 10 credits. A junior must have 20 credits and to be considered a senior, a total of 28 credits is necessary.Grades in the various subjects will be given on the basis of overall achievement with particular emphasis upon test scores and individual work. Practice material and homework cannot be the major basis for grades. Courses offering in nature will differ also in grading. Teachers will inform each class early each year of the grading basis for the course. Grades will then be assigned on the following scale:A-90-100B-89-80C-79-70D-69-60F-59-belowHONOR ROLLAn honor roll will be published each grading period. Those who have achieved a grade point of 3.00 or above in five (5) competitive classes will be listed. Those achieving a 3.70 or better in five (5) competitive classes will be listed as having highest honors. Students earning a D or F in any subject are not eligible for honor roll consideration.
Honor roll is computed by using the first quarter grades, first semester grades, third quarter grades and second semester grades.
Any student withdrawing from any class during the semester shall receive an "F" grade for the semester. This "F" grade will be recorded on the permanent record, unless such withdrawal is unanimously agreed upon by the parent, teacher, counselor, and principal. Once it is determined that the student is not capable of passing a class at a :D" level, the student may enter into a lower level class of the same discipline. If the student should pass the lower level class, credit for the semester may be granted.
An Orofino High School student may repeat a class only once. For example, if a student repeats English I as a sophomore and fails, then it is up to the student to find a way to get credit through summer school, correspondence class or some other method accepted by Orofino High School.
Seniors who take correspondence courses or Nova Net, IDLA courses need to have all work and the course grade back by May 15th. Early graduates must have correspondence work done by the end of the first semester or early graduation will not be allowed. Only six credits may be applied for graduation using correspondence or Nova Net courses.
SELECTION OF VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN, AND HONOR STUDENT
All pupils shall be considered whether they have attended school in the district or not for the full four years. However, they must complete their last year in high school within the district. Valedictorian, salutatorian, and the top 10 will be selected after 7 semesters but final class rank will be computed on all 8 semesters. All students who meet the following criteria will be eligible for valedictorian and salutatorian honors:1. The student must attend their senior year at either Timberline High School or Orofino High School.2. The student must have completed and passed one or more honors or college prep courses listed in the student handbook.
3. No foreign exchange student will be eligible for this honor.
In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, a student must be on track or have satisfied and completed all graduation requirements. No foreign exchange students will be able to participate in graduation ceremonies.
THE GOLD DUST CHAPTER OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYAn Excellent GPA is not enough.........To be asked to join the National Honor society is an honor, but grades are only half of this program to honor excellence in education. Commitment to school and community is equally important; thus, membership in NHS requires the student to be involved.Grade Point Average: Your GPA must be 3.7 or above; this GPA must be maintained throughout your high school career or your membership will be dropped; once dropped you may never again be a member.Service: You must demonstrate your commitment to school and community through participation in extracurricular service activities benefitting your school and community. These activities can include office held within our high school or being a member of Maniac Pride, mediacs, or other organizations that demonstrate service. Community service through volunteering time and hard work for organizations outside the school are also acceptable )pay cannot be received and this work must be verified).
Behavior: In addition only those students who exhibit empathy for others, the ability to work well with other students and teachers, and who consistently demonstrate work ethic will be considered for this honor. Being :written up" by a teacher or the principal and the necessity for any disciplinary action will prevent the student from being considered for membership in Honor Society and many result in a current member being dropped from National Honor Society.
The student’s records or information contained in those records shall not be released to anyone other than school or educational officials without the informed written consent of the student’s parents. If the student is eighteen (18) years of age or older, only the student may grant such a release.
The parent or student shall be provided an opportunity to challenge or rebut information contained in the student’s records.
Instrumental and vocal music are available through band and chorus. Credit is granted for participation in these classes, but to an extent they are also extracurricular in that there are numerous performances outside school hours. Band students are required to participate in all marching performances, concerts, and music festivals. Chorus students are required to participate in all concerts and music festivals. (See the by-laws of the constitution for student body recognition for participation.)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES--CODE # 418.1
The staff, administration, school board, and patrons of Joint School District #171 believe that participation in extracurricular activities by the students of the district can have a positive effect on the development of constructive attitudes and competiveness for future citizenship.It is in this phase of the total educational program that students have an opportunity to develop leadership, principles of justice, fair play, sportsmanship, respect for rules and regulations, respect for others, respect for one’s own health and physical well being, group pride, team work, self discipline, and the values of sacrifice for school community.In view of the above statement, Joint School District #171 will enforce the following policies and procedures relative to standard for participation in extracurricular and co curricular activities, throughout the calendar year of school. These activities will include, but not be limited to, the following:football, volleyball, soccer, girl’s basketball, boys’s basketball, cheerleading, wrestling, dance and drill team, softball, baseball, track, golf, cross country, drama, debate speech and tennis, and any other school sponsored activity, that is not required for a grade in a class.1. Academic EligibilityStudents eligible for activities must pass six classes in a seven period class day. Those students in a six period class day, must pass five classes. Students will be placed on probation after each assessment period, if they fall below the above requirement. The first assessment in the first nine weeks will be the first assessment period. Probation will mean that the student can practice, but not play until the next assessment period. The assessment period will be determined by the school calendar. If after the assessment period, the student is passing the failing class, the student will be eligible to participate.2. Possession of Alcohol, Tobacco, and DrugsAny student charged with possession, procurement, or attempted procurement of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs will face immediate suspension from that activity or sport for a period of two weeks. The penalty will carry over to the next activity. Any student charged with a second violation of possession, procurement, or attempted procurement, or attempted procurement of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs will face a thirty (30) day suspension from that activity or sport.3. Any student charged with using alcohol, tobacco, or drugs during the activity or school calendar year will face suspension from that activity/activities for thirty (30) school calendar days. The penalty will carry over to the next activity. will face immediate suspension from the sport for the remainder of the sport season. . Student would have to have eight (8) hours of counseling by a certified substance abuse counselor in progress to be eligible to participate in the next sport season or the next quarter for other extracurricular activities. Students will be responsible for obtaining and financing counseling. During counseling, the student would be able to practice or attend work sessions but would not be able to participate in interscholastic contests, programs, or trips until the counseling is completed.4. Violations of Federal, State, or Local LawsStudents charged with violating any federal, state, or local laws will be ineligible to represent the school in any performance or scheduled contest until reinstated by the review board.5. Suspension from school for a violation of the student code found in the student handbook would also apply to extracurricular activities or interscholastic contests for the length of the suspension.6. Absence from school on the day of an extracurricular activity, unless otherwise specifically excused prior to that day, will result in ineligibility for that activity. Absence from school on the day after an extracurricular activity, unless otherwise specifically excused, will result in ineligibility for the next scheduled activity.7. Curfew, hair length, dress standards, and conduct standards (community, school, and school activities) will be established by the respective coach/advisor of each extracurricular activity.8. Determination of ViolationA. A student is said to be innocent of any alleged violation unless:1. Found guilty by the review board upon presentation of evidence by a school initiated investigation2. Charged by law enforcement.3. The violation is witnessed by one or more staff members.4. He/she admits to violating one of the standards.B. If charge with a violation, the corresponding penalty would immediately apply.C. If the appeal process is used, the student would be eligible to practice or attend work sessions but would be ineligible to participate in interscholastic contests, programs, or trips until the appeal process has been completed.9. Review BoardA. The review board shall consist of the school principal and two faculty members, one appointed by the principal and one appointed by the student. The coach/advisor of the activity involved may not be on the review board.B. The review board will be selected and will meet to conduct a hearing with five (5) school days after notification of a violation. The review board shall consider evidence presented by the student, parents, and/or witnesses and make a decision within twenty-four (24) hours and shall forward in writing its finding and decision to the student and parent.10. Appeal ProcessA. A student may appeal to the superintendent of schools in writing within three (3) school days of notification of determination of guilt. The superintendent shall schedule a hearing before the school board to be held within five (5) school days to consider evidence presented by the student, parents, and/or witnesses and will make written finding of its decision within three (3) school days of the hearing, sending a copy to the student and parent.10. Students may ride home with Parents/Guardians only after a contest only when a note is presented to the coach signed by the Principal or Activities director.
Each school shall keep accurate attendance records. Except in extraordinary cases, as determined by the local board of trustees, credit will not be given to any student in a subject when the student was not in attendance at least 90% of the time that subject was being taught.
Absence from any class for any reason including illness, school activities, or family convenience shall be counted when the percentage of attendance and consequent eligibility for credit is calculated. For example, a student taking an all day field trip for one class is considered absent from other classes missed that day.
The Board of Trustees of Joint School District #171 fully concurs that attendance at school must be regular and punctual. Make up work granted a student after an absence, at the very best, is a poor replacement for the actual class experience. A student’s absence requires additional work for everyone, the student’s, the instructor, the attendance officer and, in addition, costs your school money. Students are to plan on attending classes every day the classes are scheduled.
For the purpose of meeting the 90% attendance requirement as defined by the School Board there is no differentiation between excused, and unexcused absences. All absences count against the 90% attendance requirement. Only those absences which are beyond the control of the student, the parent, and/or the school may be considered as qualifying under the purview of the Extraordinary Provision of the policy. In most instances such absences will be of a non recurring nature.Extended illness verified by a physician will be considered as an Extraordinary Circumstance. This verification, in writing must be presented to the school upon the student’s return. Absences due to illness or injury, other than those verified by a physician will be reviewed to determine if Extraordinary Circumstances apply.
The number of days missed to acceptable Extraordinary Circumstances will not be counted in the computation of a student’s 90% attendance requirement.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate the individual circumstances of those who exceed the 90% attendance requirements:1. Attendance for current year and previous year or semester including the amount and type of extended illness2. Grades for the current and previous year or semester, specifically including the amount and type of extended illness3. Make up work missed including whether the work was made up during the absence or after the absence
4. The effort shown by the student in relation to his/her ability.
Students in grades 1-8 who exceed the 90% attendance requirement and who believe that all or part of their absences is the result of extraordinary circumstances may, with their parents, discuss the problem with the principal and the promotion retention committee.Students in grade 9-12 who exceed the 90% attendance requirement and who believe that all or part of their absence is the result of extraordinary circumstances may, with their parents, discuss the problem with the building principal
Should the above mentioned discussions produce results that are not satisfactory to the student or parent, an appeal may be made to the School Board.
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Under ordinary circumstances there is a direct relationship between regular attendance and achievement proportional to ability.
It is the student’s responsibility, after being absent, must either bring a note signed by their parent or legal guardian or have their parent or legal guardian telephone the high school office stating the reason for the absence and the date of the absence. A student has one day after returning to bring a note otherwise it will be an unexcused absence.For excused absences, make up work shall be allowed before, during, or after the absence and full credit shall be given. The student is responsible for making up the work missed. Students receive one additional day for each day absent to get missing work in. For example, if a student misses 4 days of school he/she will have 4 additional days to complete missing work. If a student has the assignment before the absence, the assignment is due upon return to school.
The high school office will issue the returning student a permit to re enter class which must be shown to and signed by each teacher.
PERMIT TO LEAVE DURING THE DAY
Orofino High School is a closed campus. Students who must leave school during the day must bring a note to the office and receive a "permit to leave school premises". This permit must be signed by a person at the destination and returned to the office by the student upon his/her return.
Failure to receive a "permit to leave the premises" will result in an unexcused absence and a automatic Friday school will be assigned.
School related absence is defined as an absence caused by a scheduled school event requiring the student to miss class time. Students with school related absences must meet assignment completion deadlines as if they were in class. For example, if a student is to miss 7th period and an assignment is due that day, the assignment must be handed in prior to leaving school and the assignment missed that day must be completed on time.
Absence for other reasons shall be considered as unexcused. No work can be made up for credit.Consequences for unexcused absences:1. The first (1) unexcused absence will result in assignment to the detention room after school2. The second (2) unexcused absence will result in a 1-3 day suspension from school3. The third (3) unexcused absence will result in a 3-5 day suspension from school.4. The fourth (4) unexcused absence will result in recommendation for expulsion.
Truancy is an unexcused absence about which the parents and/or school had no prior knowledge and no request has been received. On the 3rd unexcused absence, , Clearwater County Status Offender Coordinator will be contacted.Any pupil who, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees, repeatedly has violated the attendance regulations established by the board; or any child whose parents or guardians, or any of them, have filed or refused to cause such child to be instructed as provided by Section 33-202 of Idaho Code will be declared a habitual truant.Proceedings against parents or guardians shall be brought according to provisions of Section 33-207 Idaho Code by the school, when student is determined to be a habitual truant.Students (returning to school after being absent must either bring a note signed by their parents or legal guardian or have their parents or guardian telephone the high school office stating the reason for the absence and the dates of the absence. Failure to provide this excuse will result in a temporary unexcused absence and will become an unexcused absence if excuse is not presented to the office within three (3) days after student returns to school.
The High School attendance secretary will excuse absences.
In order for teachers to promptly start their classes each period, the students must report to class on time. Students must be in their scheduled classroom and seated when the bell rings for class to begin. Students who are not in their seats after the bell rings, through the first ten (10) minutes of the period without a legitimate excuse will be marked tardy for the class period. Students entering the class after the first ten (10) minutes of the period without a legitimate excuse will be marked absent for the class period.
The third (3) tardy during a nine (9) week grading period will result in detention and assigned to the detention room. Each additional tardy up to and including seven (7) will result in additional time served in detention. On the eighth (8) tardy a one (1) day suspension will be assigned.
In order to use the Internet at school, students must sign the district’s acceptable use policy. Violations of the policy will result in loss of the privilege to use the Internet. E-mail use by students is not acceptable between the time of 7:55 and 3:31 p.m. unless it is part of a class assignment. If your number appears on the access denied list the following consequences will happen:1. The first time you will be disabled for one week2. The second time for one quarter or 40 days, whichever is longer.
3. The third time for one calendar year.
The administration encourages at least one (1) dance each month. Sponsorship of dances is somewhat controlled by tradition.Rules:1. Once in the building students must stay inside. After leaving the dance, students must leave school premises.2. Any discipline problems at a dance will result in that student’s suspension from all dances for the rest of the school year.3. The city police must be notified ahead of time by the president of the organization in charge of the dance, or whomever that president delegates the authority to and requested to pass through the parking lot during the dance.4. Any suspected drug or alcohol use will be immediately reported to the police.
5. Junior High students are not permitted to attend high school dances and vice versa.
SCHOOL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
1. "O" club2. FHA3. Odyssey of the Mind4. Knowledge Bowl5. IDFY6. Publications7. Honor Society8. English Club9. Youth Legislature
10. Maniac Pride
Orofino High School will accept a total of four (4) foreign exchange students for the school year. The Orofino Rotary Club and Youth for Understanding (YFU) will each be able to place two (2) students each year.
Exchange students will not participate in the graduation ceremony because they have not completed all graduation requirements.
Funds of all classes, clubs, and publications are deposited in the office. Appropriate accounts are kept and disbursements made in and from the principal’s office. Requisitions to make purchases for any club must be obtained in the office with the approval of the advisor. All clubs must have a treasurer who keeps records and also checks on the office books. All class or club projects to raise funds must be approved by the principal.
Cars are to be parked in designated areas and left there until the conclusion of the school day, unless an emergency arises, or to legally leave ground during lunch time. We do not plan to require keys to be turned in. However, if it becomes apparent that students are not Responsible and not cooperating some more stringent regulations may be necessary. The same applies to motorcycles.
Hot lunches are available. Since lunch periods are shortened, it will be almost impossible to return home at noon. Those not choosing to take hot lunches may bring sack lunches. In any event, all lunches must be eaten in the cafeteria.
There will be two lunch periods
All lockers have built in locks. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your combination. Keep your locker locked. Since you are responsible for books and materials checked out to you, you should lock everything up. If you have large amounts of money at any time, check it into the office where they can place it in the safe for you until you take care of it. Don’t trust large amounts of money, even in a locked locker.
Reasonable wear is expected on books provided by the school. However, mutilation through excessive writing, carving etc. of books will create a situation where the student will be charged for the book. Carving on or mutilating other school property (desks, walls etc.) Could result in similar action, or even suspension from school. Students must be responsible for public property which thy use or have access to.
All visitors to the school are expected to report to the Office, if possible arrangements for visitors should be made the day before the visit.
Guests of O.H.S. students must secure permission in advance from the office and the visitation will be for only one full school day.
Students are not to use the telephone in the office unless an emergency situation exists. The telephones in the gym lobby and outside upper parking lot entrance are for student use.
Cell phones will not be used the building. If a cell phone is used in the building, or displayed, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. A second offense will result in loss privilege to have a cell phone at school.
School personnel will not provide students with any medication whatsoever. Students who must take medication shall bring the medication to the office with written instruction from the parents or guardian as to how it is to be administered.
Our school is fortunate to have capable people to help us whenever our regular teachers are absent. A substitute teacher is an important visitor whose impressions of our school will be carried to the community. Let’s be certain that these are good impressions.
It is legally permissible to search a student’s desk or locker at any time provided that it is done to maintain discipline and safety or it is done because school authorities have reason to believe that a student may be engaging in illegal activity or may be using school property for illegal purposes or sequestering material which is illegal to possess. A drug dog will be used on occasions to check lockers and automobiles.
The student must be of senior standing and have passed 6 classes the previous semester. The student must show proof of employment before release time is granted. Also the student must be in attendance for 5 consecutive classes.
Buses may be used to transport participants to and from activities sponsored by interscholastic groups. The bus driver, whether on a regular run or to some activity is in charge of the bus and is expected to maintain such discipline as to enable him/her to drive the bus in a safe manner. Students who misbehave on a school bus can be barred form such transportation. It should be pointed out that bus riding is a privilege attended by certain responsibilities and that removal from a bus does not in any way eliminate the compulsory school attendance law for anyone under the age of sixteen.
STUDENT RULES FOR BUS RIDING
1. Student should have a strong sense of responsibility for the safety of him/herself and others.2. He/she should remain seated until the bus stops to unload. After bus is unloaded, he/she should get signal from bus driver before he/she crosses the road. He/she should go 15 feet to the right front of bus and wait for signal from driver, loading or unloading.3. The first student who crosses the road shall check very carefully for the group following before going across the highway.4. Be careful in approaching bus stops and always walk on left of highway toward oncoming traffic.5. Be at bus stop 5 minutes before bus arrives. Always be on time.6. Use hand rails when entering bus, go directly to your seat as quietly and promptly as possible without disturbing others.7. Obey the driver’s suggestions promptly and cheerfully.8. Remember that loud talking or unnecessary confusion can momentarily divert the driver’s attention and could result in a serious accident.9. Help keep your school bus clean and sanitary. Do not eat on the bus.10. Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus at all times when windows are open.11. Be courteous to fellow passengers, bus drivers, and those connected with your safety.12. Treat school bus equipment as you would treat valuable furniture and possessions in your own home.13. Avoid bunching up near edge of road. Get into straight line and enter bus single file.14. Do not stand up or move from your seat when bus is in motion.15. Do not throw things in or from the bus.16. Do not bother the driver. Speak to him/her after bus is stopped, if important.
17. Be extra quiet at RR crossings so that driver can listen for trains.