2012-2013 Student Parent Handbook DRAFT by Oklahoma City Public Schools

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2012-2013 School Calendar - Inside Front Cover OKCPS Strategic Plan ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Annual Notification of FERPA Rights ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Administrative Departments and Phone Numbers................................................................................................................. 3

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION About OKCPS........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Academic Competitions ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Child Identification and Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Emergency Care .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Emergency Response and Crisis Management ................................................................................................................... 4 Library Media Centers ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Parents’ Right to Know/Teacher Quality Requirements .................................................................................................... 5 Physical Contact .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Safe-Schools Hotline .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Student Welfare (Child Abuse/Neglect) ............................................................................................................................. 6 School Visitors ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Pick-Up/Release..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Insurance ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Records .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES Meal Payment ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Meal Charges....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 ENROLLMENT Student Enrollment Information......................................................................................................................................... 8 Contact School for Enrollment Questions (Also See Appendix A for Phone Numbers) ..................................................... 8 Residence Verification ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 Guardianship ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Pre-Kindergarten ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Home School/Private School Students ............................................................................................................................... 9 Homeless Students.............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Immigrant Students .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Foreign Exchange Students .............................................................................................................................................. 10 Non-Resident Students ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 School Assignments and Transfers.................................................................................................................................... 11 Career Academies ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Specialty/Enterprise Schools ............................................................................................................................................. 11 OKCPS Innovations K-12 Virtual Institute ......................................................................................................................... 11 Student Withdrawal Process ............................................................................................................................................. 11 HEALTH Head Lice ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Head Lice – NO NIT POLICY ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Medication ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Guidelines for Keeping a Sick Child Home from School ................................................................................................... 13 Chicken Pox ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Immunization Requirements (PK-12) ................................................................................................................................ 14 OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page ii

SECTION II STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attendance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Absences ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Activity Absences .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Tardies........................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Truancy ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Bullying/Harassment/Discrimination ................................................................................................................................ 16 Bicycle Rules ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Closed Campus .................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Drug-Free Schools Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Eligibility for Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities ................................................................................................ 17 Financial Obligations .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Gun-Free Schools ............................................................................................................................................................... 18 Personal Property/Distracting Devices .............................................................................................................................. 18 Laser Pens/Pointers ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 Policy Violations ................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Pledge of Allegiance........................................................................................................................................................... 18 Right of Assembly/Right to Petition/Freedom of Expression ............................................................................................ 19 Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 Student Conduct and Discipline (ALSO SEE APPENDIX B) .................................................................................................. 19 Student Dress Code/Personal Appearance........................................................................................................................ 19 Student Driven Motor Vehicles ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Responsibility for School Property ....................................................................................................................... 19 Tobacco-Free Schools ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Transportation ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Bus Cameras ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Bus Stop Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Special Transportation ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Use/Misuse of Computer Access ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Wireless Telecommunication Devices ............................................................................................................................... 22

SECTION III STUDENT EVALUATION Grading System Pre-Kindergarten ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Grading System-Kindergarten ........................................................................................................................................... 23 Grading System-Grades (1-12) .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Parent Access to SmartWeb Gradebook ........................................................................................................................... 24 High School Credit System (9-12) ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Block Eight Scheduling ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 25 Graduation Requirements Standard.................................................................................................................................. 25 Graduation Requirements Certificate of Distinction ......................................................................................................... 25 Graduation Requirements State Requirements ................................................................................................................ 25 Promotion Criteria for K-12 ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Class Work Make-Up.......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Appeal of Retention Decision ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Proficiency Testing ............................................................................................................................................................. 26 Academic Recognition/Honor Roll..................................................................................................................................... 26 OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page iii

SECTION IV ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Admission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Breakfast and Lunch...................................................................................................................................................... 26 Dress Code .................................................................................................................................................................... 26 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES Early Birds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Even Start Family Education Program........................................................................................................................... 27 Extended Education Services (EES) ............................................................................................................................... 28 Guidance Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 28 JROTC ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28 Language and Cultural Services ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Mentoring and Tutoring Programs .................................................................................................................................... 29 Volunteering in OKCPS....................................................................................................................................................... 29 Native American Services .................................................................................................................................................. 29 School Alumni Associations ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Title I Program ................................................................................................................................................................... 29

SECTION V SERVICES FOR PARENTS AlertNOW........................................................................................................................................................................... 30 OKCPS SchoolConnect Mobile App .................................................................................................................................... 30 Community Volunteers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30 Open House ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Parents as Teachers ........................................................................................................................................................... 30 Parent Conference Days .................................................................................................................................................... 31 Parent Education Programs ............................................................................................................................................... 31 Parent Complaint Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 31 PARENT INVOLVEMENT Purpose/Goal ..................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Inclusion Statement ........................................................................................................................................................... 31 Elements of Effective Programs......................................................................................................................................... 31 Professional Development................................................................................................................................................. 32 Commitment to Implementation ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Commitment to Evaluation................................................................................................................................................ 32 Parent Organizations ......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Parent Visitation ................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Special Reports to Parents ................................................................................................................................................. 32 APPENDIX A: School Listings ........................................................................................................................................... 33-34 APPENDIX B: Student Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................... 35-54 APPENDIX C: District Educational Network Resources Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) .................................................... 55-58 APPENDIX D: ANNUAL PERMISSION FORM - STUDENT/PARENT SIGNATURE .................................................................... 59 SCC Agreement .................................................................................................................................................................. 59 AUP Agreement ................................................................................................................................................................. 59 Photo/Media/Internet Permission .................................................................................................................................... 59 Directory Information Agreement ..................................................................................................................................... 59 OPT-OUT Provisions for Directory Information ................................................................................................................. 59 Textbook Responsibility ..................................................................................................................................................... 59 Parent Volunteer Application/Agreement and Rights.................................................................................................. 60-61 Volunteer Release (Submit to Site Coordinator Upon Request) ....................................................................................... 62 OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page iv

STRATEGIC PLAN 2011-2015 STRATEGIC INITIATIVE #1 – ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENTS Statement of End Result: In May 2015, the OKCPS district is recognized, statewide and nationally, for its success in assuring the academic achievement of each student. 1. All regular education students are performing at or above their age related grade level 1.1 Implement a continuous learning calendar 1.2 Administration and faculty will accept accountability for academic achievement within their respective areas of responsibility 1.3 Assess all students annually to determine their academic progress 1.4 Iniate a task force to study student mobility trends, challenges, causes, and provide appropriate recommendations for resolution 1.5 Provide special tutoring assistance to stuents designated as high obility (enrolled in two or more different schools within the same year) 1.6 Expand the prekindergarten program to be a District wide, full day program 1.7 Incorporate the “Teach for America” program within the District 1.8 Build and maintain a student assistance support system 1.9 Ensure an encriched, comprehensive curriculum (math, science, and gifted within each elementary school) 1.10 Extend the school day/year 1.11 Provide innovative/createive alternative learning options for students whose needs are not et with traditional curriculum STRATEGIC INITIATIVE #2 – FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT Statement of End Result: OKCPS achieves significatnt levels of family and community support resulting in successful partnerships and meaningful student interactions. 1. Building level staff and faculty will engage all students’ families on multiple occasions during the school year 1.1 Conduct face-to-face meetings between parnts/guardians and staff/faculty to discuss student’s educational needs and goals as well as explore strategies as to how the parents/guardians/family members can be actively infvoled int ehs tudent;s learning experiences. 1.2 Sponsor numerous activities to involve families in the school environment 1.3 Provide a school designee to solidify communication mechanisms to keep all students’ families informed 2. Each school is involved with a partnering organization that assists them in achieving their goals 2.1 Aggressively pursue school partnerships at each school 2.2 Partner with DHS to provide social workers in schools to assist with familiy and social issues 2.3 Build and maintain a strong partnership with the Foundation for OKCPS to increase and enhance support and resources for OKCPS 3. Statutory redquirement for parent/guardian participation in student’s academic planning 3.1 Work with the legislative process to create statutory requirement STRATEGIC INITIATIVE #3 – SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT Statement of End Result: OKCPS provides a safe, orderly, inviting, and positive environment that is conducive for maximum achievement 1. Each school model a climate ofmutual respect 1.1 Incorporate the Great Expectations program in each elementary school 1.2 Research, identify, and implement a program designed to create a climate of mutual respect for secondary level schools 1.3 Implement a mandatory service project for each student 1.4 Create a welcoming environment in the front office; establish “customer care” training for all staff 1.5 Increase focus on bilingual training and engagement with AHispancic and multicultural volunteers 1.6 Provide professional development that focuses ondeescalating student behavior/interaction plus building a mutually respectful atmosphere 2. All students, families, and employees enjoy a school environment that is safe and secure 2.1 Implement a District hotline 2.2 Develop a safe school plan for each school and monitor its effectiveness and publish the results 2.3 Implement a peer mediation and/or conflict resolution program 3. All staff have and m aintain high expectations for all students and all students have and maintain high expectations for alls taff 3.1 Maintain a syllabus for each class that defines expectations for academics, attendance, and student conduct 3.2 Ensure quality teachers in every classroom 3.3 Ensure all students are offered options that will engage them 3.4 Survey students on teacher performance 3.5 Institute an urban school program that promotes understanding, respecting, and embracing diversity of culture and race 4. All schols provide a physically conduce environment to maximize learning 4.1 Maintain appropriate environment ina ll classrooms at all times 5. Change public perception of OKCPS 5.1 Create a positive advertising media campaingn for all schools 5.2 Find advertising partner to donate consulting services on campaign 5.3 Establish partnership with local media outliets to donate advertising STRATEGIC INITIATIVE #4 - LEADERSHIP Statement of End Result: The District leaders are defined by the results they produce 1. The District recruits, develops, supports, and retains leaders at all levels 1.1 Proactively recruit leaders with proven skills and abilities 1.2 Develop and implement incentives to attract bilingual tachers, principals, and administrative staff 1.3 Create/expand pipelines/partnerships with local colleges and universities to create urban teacher preparation programs 1.4 Continuously develop staff members to ensure they possess the skills to be successful 1.5 Develop and implement a “best practices” performance assessment and management system 1.6 Increase focus and emphasis on teachers’ opportunities for NBCT 1.7 Provide employees with adequate traiing upon employment to gain an understanding of District expectations, opportunities for success, customer service, and expectations for being a successful employee 1.8 Create and implement an employee assistance program 1.9 Utilize the Organizational Health index (OHI) to assist leaders in increasing school performance

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FERPA________________________________________________ ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF FERPA RIGHTS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. Education records are defined as all “materials maintained by the school, district, district employee or district agents, which is directly related to a student and maintained by the district or a party acting for the district.” Records include, but are not limited to, documents, tape recordings, and video recordings. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." •

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.

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Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

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Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): School officials with legitimate educational interest; Other schools to which a student is transferring; Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; Accrediting organizations; To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school. For additional information, you may call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327) (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call 1-800-437-0833. Or you may contact the US Department of Education: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-8520 OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 2

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND PHONE NUMBERS 900 N Klein, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Administration Building………………………………………………………………………………………………. 587-0000 Child Development (Early Childhood)……………………………………….………………………………… 587-0360 Child Nutritional Services…………………………………………………….……………………………………… 587-1032 Communications and Community Relations……………………………………………………............. 587-0407 Elementary Education and Reform..........…….……………………………………………………..............587-0093 Facilities…………………………………………………….……………………………………………………............. 587-0062 Federal Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………............. 587-0160 Financial Services - School………………………………………………………………………………………….. 587-0189 Health Services…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………. 587-0245 Human Capital (Human Resources) ……………………………………………………………………………. 587-0800 Language and Cultural Services…………………………………………….………………………………….... 587-0172 Native American Student Services……………………………………………………………………………... 587-0355 Office of School Turnaround……….……………………………………………………………………………... 587-0049 Planning, Research, and Evaluation/Educational Assessment……………………………………... 297-6811 Secondary Education and Reform.........…….……………………………………………………................587-0010 Special Services……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………. 587-0431 Student Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 587-0438 Superintendent’s Office……………………………………………………………………………………………… 587-0448 Transportation…………………………………………………………..……….………………….. 587-1197or 587-1198

Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 SDE Service Desk: (405) 521-3301 Email: sdeservicedesk@sde.ok.gov

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SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OKCPS Welcome to Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS)! OKCPS is a multi-cultural district serving approximately 43,000 students. Our students are educated throughout 55 neighborhood elementary schools, 17 secondary schools, 4 special centers, and 13 charter schools located in 135.5 square miles in central Oklahoma. OKCPS employs approximately 4,600 administrators, teachers, and support personnel who serve a student population comprised of 2% Asian, 4% Native American, 19% Caucasian, 27% African American, 46% Hispanic, and 2% multi-race individuals. OKCPS has 19,986 bilingual students representing 63 different languages. 12,096 English Language Learner students are provided services for learning English as a second language. Visit our district website at www.okcps.org for detailed information for each of our schools, departments, FAQs, and resources available for our students, parents, and community.

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS District students participate in a variety of academic competitions that help develop creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and competitive spirit. For information about these competitions, you may contact your school’s principal.

CHILD IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION Child-Find is a special program to identify children from three (3) through twenty-one (21) who may have a disability and are not receiving a free appropriate public education. Children that are birth to 36 months of age will be evaluated and provided services by Sooner Start, a statewide agency. The Oklahoma City Public School District is responsible for providing a free appropriate public education to those children from 3 years of age through 21 years of age. The disability classifications are autism, deaf-blindness, deafness or hearing impairment, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairments. For further information or referrals, contact Child Find at 587-0433.

EMERGENCY CARE Parents are required to provide a minimum of three (3) emergency telephone numbers in case a student becomes ill or has an accident at school. The nurse or designated person will provide first aid and attempt to notify the parent/guardian as soon as possible. EMSA or other emergency medical services may be called if parents are unavailable or if it is determined that immediate medical attention is warranted. Expenses for emergency care will be directed to the parents. It is important that parents update emergency numbers when there are changes.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT Each school is personalizing an emergency response and crisis management plan based on district wide guidelines in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management and the OKCPS Safety Compliance Officer. Please visit www.okcps.org for more information on each school’s specific plan, including your school’s alternate location(s) in case of the need to evacuate.

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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS Each school has its own library media center. Our school libraries are more than books. They are 21st century learning centers with a full range of print and electronic resources that support student achievement. These resources include books, eBooks, magazines, videotapes, DVDs, computers, databases, and much more. School library media specialists teach information skills that students need to learn and achieve for a lifetime. Students and teachers use our school libraries throughout the day to: read books, log on to the internet, get help with research projects, study, work on group projects, and lots more. Our websites can be used by students for homework and other research after school. Ask your school librarian for log-ins and passwords to connect to World Book Online and EBSCOhost (magazines and journals) plus other online resources. OKCPS patrons including students, teachers, and parents, can access our school libraries over the internet from any computer. Go to: http://destiny.okcps.org. Click on your school name. Click on Library Search, and search in the catalog for eBooks and print books. You can read eBooks immediately online! Utilize safe and reliable websites by clicking WebPath Express. For more information, ask your school librarian, or contact Library Media Services at 587-0331.

PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW/TEACHER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS All parents have a right to know the qualifications of the educational staff working with their child(ren). The following information outlines the procedures for responding to parental requests regarding teacher qualifications. 1. Advise the parent that requests must be in writing. 2. Principals are to respond in writing with the following information: • Include whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction. • Include whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived. • Include the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree. • Include whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. Parents may also request information on the level of achievement of their child(ren) in each of the State of Oklahoma academic assessments. If you have questions, please contact the Title I office at 587-0160.

PHYSICAL CONTACT In certain situations, school employees may make necessary body contact with students in incidences such as: administering first aid, breaking up fights, protecting themselves from physical attacks, moving through a crowd to address an emergency, developing physical skills through coaching, employing passive restraint to behaviorally disruptive students, and other actions deemed necessary to gain control of a situation.

SAFE-SCHOOLS HOTLINE OKCPS Safe-Schools Hotline is a toll-free confidential hotline for students, parents, teachers, neighbors and anyone concerned about the safety of their local school. Call the hotline when you know of any activity threatening you, another student, or your school. Local Safe-Schools Hotline number: 405-587-STOP Visit www.okcps.org and click on the Safe-Schools Hotline link to report an incident, threat, or information. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 5

STUDENT WELFARE (CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT) All employees are required by Oklahoma law to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Oklahoma Child Abuse Hotline at 405-767-2800 or 1-800-522-3511 during after hours and weekends.

SCHOOL VISITORS Administrative guidelines require that any person entering the building must report directly to the office for clearance. Upon clearance, the person will receive a visitor’s badge to be worn in a manner that is visible while on school property. Visitors, including students from other campuses or students suspended from that campus, which are on school property without authorization, are trespassing and are subject to arrest.

STUDENT PICK-UP/RELEASE Students will be released during school hours only to authorized persons. Students are only released to the custodial parent/guardian and the noncustodial parent (with written authorization of the custodial parent and presentation of a legal DHS or court document proving relationship to the student) or the custodial parent’s designee. It is the responsibility of the custodial parent to notify the school of restrictions related to the release of a child, such as divorce decrees that limit or deny access to school information. The noncustodial parent is responsible for providing mailing information to the school principal. Photo identification is required for release. Students must be delivered and picked up from school and after school programs at the designated start and release time.

STUDENT INSURANCE The Oklahoma City Public School District does not provide students with health or accident insurance.

STUDENT RECORDS The district complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA 34 CFR 99.22). See page 2 in this handbook. Board policies, listed on www.okcps.org Board of Education page, regarding student records include J-20, J21, J-23, J-23-R1, and J-23-R2. Additionally, parents or eligible students have the right to: request amendment of educational records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights; consent to disclose education records, except where consent is not required to authorize disclosure; file complaints concerning noncompliance with the U.S. Department of Education; obtain a copy of the local adopted policy at the Administration Building, 900 N Klein, Oklahoma City; and receive notification in their primary or home language. Once a student withdraws from school, the student records can be transferred between schools upon request from the new school of enrollment. The last OKCPS site a student attends is to permanently store and never destroy the student’s cumulative records. The cumulative folder shall include, but is not limited to, grades, attendance data, health and immunization history, results of testing programs, school activities, and personal and family background. Student Services stores the official transcript for OKCPS students. The school sites store the cumulative folders, confidential folders and OAAP Portfolios for students with special needs, and ELL folders.

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CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES The district participates in the National School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program. We offer free or reduced-price breakfasts and lunches based on a student’s financial need. Information and applications will be distributed district wide at the beginning of each school year and are available through the school office or cafeteria. Information regarding applications can be obtained from: Child Nutrition Services Applications Office 2500 NE 30th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Phone (405) 587-1025

MEAL PAYMENT School meals may be paid for using cash, check, or money order. Meals can be paid daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.  Cash payments: Please put money into an envelope. Include on the front of the envelope the following information: 1. Full name of student 2. Homeroom teacher’s name 3. Student’s grade and identification number  Money Order: Please make them payable to OKCPS Child Nutrition Services. Include the following information: 1. Child’s name and identification number  Check Payment: Please make sure that the following information is printed on the check: 1. Adult name, address, telephone number 2. Check writer’s driver’s license number 3. Student’s name and identification number

MEAL CHARGES OKCPS Child Nutrition Services Policy is that no child goes hungry. Parents and guardians are responsible to maintain their student’s account throughout the year. Students who meet the charge limit will be served an alternative meal. Elementary students are allowed to charge three reimbursable meals. Middle and high schools students are not permitted to charge. Charges are not allowed for a la carte items. MEAL PRICES ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST

SECONDARY BREAKFAST

NO CHARGE FOR STUDENTS Adults: $1.60

ELEMENTARY LUNCH

SECONDARY LUNCH

Paid Student: $1.95 Reduced Student: $ .40 Adult: $2.85

Paid Student: $2.25 Reduced Student: $ .40 Adult: $2.85

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ENROLLMENT [Board Policy J-02] STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION For general enrollment questions, contact your school: Visit www.okcps.org click the “Schools” tab and click on your school for contact information. EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ____________________________________ 405-587-0360 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES _________________________________________ 405-587-0093 SECONDARY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES __________________________________________ 405-587-0010 OKCPS have the responsibility to provide an educational program for all persons age five (5) through twenty-one (21) and for handicapped children under age five (5), as outlined in state statutes. Schools are required to enroll students in their resident school. Visit www.okcps.org and click on the School Locator to find your resident school. Enter your house number, direction, street name, leave all other fields defaulted to ‘All’ and click ‘Go’. Your resident’s school contact information will be listed. All RETURNING STUDENTS must verify residency and ensure the school has updated contact, immunization, and guardianship information. (Birth certificate already on file in cumulative folder) All NEW students AND FIRST-TIME ENROLLEES entering OKCPS must provide an official copy of the child’s birth certificate for school files, immunization records, verification of residency, and proof of legal guardianship.

OKCPS ENROLLMENT PACKET CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET IMMUNIZATION RECORD EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY CNS FREE-REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION PROOF OF RESIDENCY TITLE IA HOMELESS FORM NAS TITLE VII 506 FORM OSSAA NEW STUDENT FORM OSSAA RESIDENCE AFFIRMATION FORM

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK SPECIFIC SCHOOL SITE INFORMATION FORMS, ETC.

Returning students update; New students complete in full Returning students update; New students complete in full Returning and New students complete each year Returning and New students complete each year Returning and New students complete each year Returning and New students complete each year Students complete as needed. Students complete as needed. Secondary Students: Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Handbooks available in July. Schools may provide a copy to the student when enrolling or by the first day of school. Appendix D: Permissions Form in the Handbook is to be signed by the student and parent and returned to the school. Forms vary for site specific information.

Although an official birth certificate is preferred, in the absence of a birth certificate, the principal may accept other documentation that shows the child’s name and date of birth such as: an attending physicians’ certificate, permanent school records, last year’s attendance register or other official scholastic record, baptismal certificate, passport, or life insurance policy. The principal may also allow the parent/guardian a reasonable length of time to obtain proof of birth. In such a case, the principal will be responsible for dismissing the student at the end of the grace period unless proof of birth is presented. If the principal denies enrollment due to the absence of proof of birth, the parent may appeal to the appropriate Elementary or Secondary School Director (phone numbers above). OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 8

RESIDENCE VERIFICATION Students wishing to enroll in OKCPS must provide evidence of residency within the designated attendance area before they are accepted for enrollment at an individual school site. Evidence may include the following: 1. Proof of payment of local personal income tax or ad valorem taxes. 2. Title to residential property in the district, or a valid unexpired lease agreement, or current receipts for payment of rent on a district residence in which the applicant actually resides. 3. Proof of provisions of utilities. 4. A valid, unexpired motor vehicle operator’s permit or motor vehicle registration. 5. Maintenance of voter registration.

GUARDIANSHIP Adults serving as guardians for students in the district are required to show proof of guardianship with a certified court document, adoption papers, or transfer of guardianship through DHS, Social Security, or legal Power of Attorney letter. In emergency situations, other documents may be considered. Photo identification is required.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN Pre-Kindergarten is offered through each elementary school. Sites vary with ½ day and full day PK classes. Spaces are available for children four years old on or before September 1st on a first come first served basis at each school. Classes are limited to 20 children. A child may be enrolled at another elementary school if their neighborhood school is full and space exists.

HOME SCHOOL/PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS Students entering the district from home schooling programs and private or parochial schools will be given an achievement test by the school in which they enroll and placed according to their test results. Transcripts from accredited programs will be evaluated for possible course and grade credit.

HOMELESS STUDENTS In accordance with the Federal McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, homeless children shall have access to the same free and appropriate public education as provided to other children. The board shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children within the district, encourage their enrollment, and eliminate existing barriers to their education that may exist in district policies or practices. No child or youth shall be discriminated against in this school district because of homelessness. Homeless students have the right to enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documentation normally required for enrollment, such as previous school records, medical or immunization records, proof of residency, birth certificate, proof of guardianship, or other documents. • Keep children in their school of origin to the extent feasible, except when doing so is contrary to the wishes of parents/guardians. • Ensure the right to attend school of origin extends for the entire duration of homelessness and that children who become housed during the academic year may continue their education in the school of origin for the remainder of the academic year. • Immediately enroll unaccompanied youth. Any student meeting the criteria below should be referred to the OKCPS Homeless Liaison at (405) 587-0106 for assistance with immediate enrollment or for resolving disputes regarding students and the Federal McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 9

The term “homeless children and youth”: A. means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and B. includes – i. children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; or are awaiting foster care placement; ii. children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; iii. children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and iv. migratory children who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described in clauses (i) through (iii) The district administration shall attempt to remove existing barriers to school attendance by homeless children: 1. Enrollment requirements that may constitute a barrier to the education of the homeless child or youth may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent or designee. If the district is unable to determine the student's grade level due to missing or incomplete records, the district shall administer tests or utilize other reasonable means to determine the appropriate grade level for the child. 2. Fees and charges that may present a barrier to the enrollment or transfer of a homeless child or youth may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent or designee. 3. Customary transportation policies and regulations may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent. 4. Official school records policies and regulations may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent. 5. The district shall make a reasonable effort to locate immunization records from information available or shall arrange for students to receive immunizations through health agencies and at district expense

IMMIGRANT STUDENTS Immigrant Students are students born in another country and enrolling in OKCPS for the first time. They must initiate enrollment at their attendance area school. Secondary students must present an original transcript from their country for evaluation at the time of enrollment or no later than ninety (90) days after enrollment. Credits will not be awarded after the ninety (90) day period. For more information contact the Language and Cultural Services office at 587-0172. As a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, school personnel may not deny admission to a student during initial enrollment or any other time on the basis of undocumented status; or require parents or students to disclose their immigration status or social security numbers, which may expose undocumented status (457 U.S. 200 {1982}).

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS The Oklahoma City Public School District will accept foreign exchange students participating in certified exchange programs, immigrant, and refugee students. Sponsoring agencies and host families should contact the Student Services office at 587-0438 about enrollment.

NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS Provided that space is available and the student has not been suspended or voluntarily withdrawn for acts of violence or reckless disregard for others, the Oklahoma City Public School District will admit a nonresident student whose parents have acquired either an Open Transfer or an Emergency Transfer. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 10

SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Students are assigned to attend schools, within the district, according to their current place of residence and cannot attend schools outside their assigned area without an approved transfer. Under certain circumstances, transfers may be approved for students to attend another OKCPS site provided space is available and the principal of the requested site gives approval. The building principal may only revoke a student transfer at the end of the school year, for the following year, for overcrowded conditions at the school site, poor student attendance or student failure to abide by school rules.

Emergency transfer applications for students transferring out of OKCPS boundaries are not permitted except for validated catastrophic medical conditions validated graduating seniors moving into OKCPS between their junior and senior year, and to students who need special education programs not available in the District. Emergency transfers into the District are permitted with the approval of the principal at the requested building. All special education self-contained program transfers are verified through the Special Services Department. For assistance, please call 587-0431.

CAREER ACADEMIES Career Academies are a school within a school program offered in our traditional high schools. These programs are four year programs in a selected career pathway theme. During the second semester of the 8th grade year students may elect to participate in a career academy program of their choice. If the program of choice is outside of their assigned attendance area the student will be granted an approved transfer. Transfers are good for one year and continued enrollment or participation in the program will be based upon the student’s performance in the areas of attendance and discipline. Academy programs are available in the following career theme areas: Engineering, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Finance, Information Technology and Law and Public Safety (2012- 2013). For further information, contact the Secondary Schools Administrative Offices at 587-0010.

SPECIALTY/ENTERPRISE SCHOOLS Classen School of Advanced Studies (6-12), Belle Isle Enterprise Middle school (6-8), Northeast Academy for Health Science and Engineering (6-12), and Southeast High School (9-12) require applications and approval for admittance. Please contact these individual schools for information and applications.

iOKCPS – INNOVATIONS K-12 VIRTUAL INSTITUTE K-12 students who are interested in virtual learning and reside within OKCPS boundaries may complete enrollment with the Secondary Schools Office located at 900 N Klein, OKC, OK 73106. Contact the Secondary Schools Office at 587-0010 with any questions. Visit www.okcps.org for more information:

ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

BOE PRESENTATION

PRESS RELEASE

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STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCESS Upon notice that a student is withdrawing, the school will have 24 hours to provide withdrawal paperwork to the parent. This period will allow sufficient time for preparation of withdrawal grades, absences, textbook return, and clearance of financial obligations.

HEALTH OKCPS health program emphasizes health education, disease prevention and the identification of health problems that may impact a student’s ability to learn. Students in selected grade levels are screened for height, weight, vision, hearing, blood pressure, dental, and throat inspection. Referrals are made to an appropriate healthcare provider as needed. Health Services, which consists of approximately 29 RNs and 6 LPNs, provides specialized health care for students who have disabling conditions under the direction of the student’s physician. Our RNs are certified school nurses. Our LPNs are support staff working with our medically fragile students. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school if their child has a temporary or permanent health problem and if that problem might restrict the student from participating in school activities, such as physical education. In this case, written notification from a family physician describing the condition and advising the school of the type and length of restriction is required. Permanent restrictions must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. Children returning to school following a long term illness or surgery must return with a release from a physician including any restrictions or accommodations necessary.

HEAD LICE UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT BECOMES ONE. 1. Lice are tiny insects that survive on human blood. They are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice eggs are called nits. 2. Nits are very small, yellowish or grayish white in appearance and tear drop shaped. They are attached to strands of hair and will not wash out or blow away. 3. Lice do not jump or fly, they crawl. They are usually passed from person to person by shared combs, brushes, hats, coats, sweaters, scarves, or other personal items. 4. The most common sign of lice infestation is constant itching. If your child is constantly itching, check the scalp for lice. Live lice can be difficult to find. They move quickly and do not like bright light. Use a bright light or bright natural light to check your child’s scalp. Check each strand of hair for eggs (nits). 5. If lice are found, use a lice killing shampoo. Carefully follow the package directions. Be sure to apply the shampoo to a dry scalp. No treatment will kill all of the eggs (nits). Nit removal is the key to effective treatment. It is best to remove the eggs by combing the hair with a special nit comb. 6. The affected child should be retreated 7-10 days after the first shampoo or according to package directions. Be sure to check all members of the family during this period of time for additional infestations. 7. Personal items (combs, brushes, coats, caps, etc.) and household surfaces, combs, brushes, head gear, and bed linens must be washed in hot water. Items which cannot be washed must be sealed in plastic bags for 14 days. Carpets, sofas, mattresses must be vacuumed (including corner, around seams, etc.). It is not necessary to buy special detergents or pesticides. 8. It is a good idea to check your child daily for any signs of a lice infestation. 9. If a child is found to have head lice or nits, he/she will be excluded from school. The child must be seen by a school nurse or health care professional and found to be free of lice AND nits before reentry into school. Remember, successful treatment must include removal of ALL nits. It just takes one nit, left on the hair to hatch, to start another infestation. OKCPS currently has a “NO NIT POLICY”. If your child has been sent home from school with head lice, you can call the Health Office at 587-0245 to find the closest school nurse on duty to check the student’s head after treatment and receive a clearance to return to school. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 12

MEDICATION Prescription medication may be dispensed to students with the written directions of a physician and written permission from the parent or guardian. The medication must be sent in a pharmacy labeled bottle. Inhalers need to have the pharmacy label on the inhaler. Any changes in time, dosage, or medication will require new orders from the physician and a new form signed by the parent. All pills will be counted by two people when medication arrives at school and any remaining medication counted at the end of the school week by two people. Medication will be dispensed by the school nurse, or in the absence of the school nurse, by the school administrator or their designee. Consult the school nurse for appropriate forms and procedures. No over the counter medications will be given without a physician’s order. Any medications brought to the school must be in an unopened, original container. All medications, prescription or over the counter, must be picked up by the parent/guardian at the end of the school year. No medications will be sent home with a student, regardless of age or grade. It is a requirement of enrollment for a parent to provide at least three (3) emergency contact numbers for their student in case of an emergency, illness or injury. The OKCPS follows the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for illnesses and communicable diseases. For specific questions, see “The Communicable Disease Guidelines for Schools When the School Nurse Is Not Available”. For general illness issues, a child will be excluded from school if their oral temperature is 100˚ or above. The child may return to school when he/she has had no fever for 24 hours without medication.

GUIDELINES FOR KEEPING A SICK CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL •

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Take your child’s temperature. Though a child may not have a fever and still be sick, a temperature of 100 degrees or over is a sure sign to keep your child home. Giving a fever reducer (Tylenol) and sending your child to school will almost guarantee a call from school when the medicine wears off, as well as exposing other students to whatever your child has. If your child vomited or had diarrhea during the previous evening or night, please keep your child home. Consult a doctor if symptoms continue more than 48 hours or worsen instead of improving. A blistery rash, especially if accompanied by fever and a history of exposure may be chicken pox. Keep your child home until you know for sure. If it is chickenpox, your child will need to stay home until all areas are scabbed, usually 6-7 days. Keep your child home if your child has heavy nasal congestion and/or a frequent cough. Your child probably feels miserable and will not learn much. In addition, your child will be sharing a virus with others. If your child is diagnosed with a contagious disease, such as strep, your child should be on prescribed antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school.

It is often difficult to tell how sick your child is. If your child stays home, improves, and does not run a temperature (without medication), your child can be taken to school. Be sure that the school has current telephone numbers to reach you at all times in case your child becomes ill or injured. School is important, but sick children need to be at home. For further information please call Health and Medicaid Services at 587-0245.

CHICKENPOX (VACCINE REQUIRED FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE) Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and is passed by direct person to person contact or by airborne respiratory secretions. The rash usually occurs 10 to 21 days after exposure. The child may have a mild fever and/or loss of appetite 1 to 2 days before the rash appears. The rash appears at first as red pimples (papules) and progresses to clear, oval (tear drop) vesicles. The vesicles usually become cloudy 24 hours after eruption and break easily. These eruptions of new papules to vesicles continue for 3 to 4 days. The child can return to school when all of the vesicles are dry and crusted over. It is important to NEVER give aspirin or aspirin containing medication to children with a viral infection because of the increased risk in developing Reye Syndrome. The current recommendation is to obtain two varicella immunizations, 3 months apart.

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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS (PK-12) Students cannot be admitted or enrolled in any public school without the appropriate immunizations. The OKCPS Health and Medicaid Services Department monitors and implements the immunization program according to State Law #1210191 and school district policy. Oklahoma State law requires parents to present proof of immunization for: VACCINE DTP / Tdap: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis DTaP

NUMBER OF REQUIRED DOSES CHILDCARE PK K-6 7-8 4 4 5 5 + 1 Tdap booster

9-12 5

If the 4th dose of DTP/DTaP is administered on or after the child’s 4th birthday then the 5th dose of DTP/DTaP is not required. Children who do not complete the DTaP series by their 7th birthday must complete the series with Td or Tdap whichever is appropriate.

IPV/OPV MMR Hep A

Poliomyelitis (inactivated polio/oral polio) Measles, Mumps, Rubella

MMR doses must be administered on or after the child’s first birthday or within 4 days before the birthday to be counted as valid doses.

Hepatitis A (2 dose series)

Hep A doses must be administered on or after the child’s first birthday or within 4 days before the birthday to be counted as valid doses.

Hepatitis B (2 or 3 dose series) Hep B

If the 3rd dose of Polio is administered on or after the child’s 4th birthday then the 4th dose of IPV/OPV is not required.

Hep B vaccine may be administered in a two (2) dose series to children 11 through 15 years of age. Previously immunized students 11 through 15 years of age may receive a 2 dose series of Merck® Adult Hepatitis B vaccine to comply with this requirement. All other ages must receive three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

Chickenpox Immunization or Varicella History (Month/Year) had Varicella Disease

Doses must be administered on or after the child’s first birthday or within 4 days before the birthday to be counted as valid doses. A parental history of a child having varicella (chickenpox) disease is acceptable instead of the varicella vaccine.

MCV PCV Hib

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine

Vaccine for adolescents age 11-12

Pre-teens should receive a single shot of this vaccine during their 11 or 12 year old check-up.

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

1-4

Not Required for School

The number of doses of PCV may range from 1-4 depending on the age of the child when the first dose is received.

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b

1-4

Not Required for School

The number of doses of Hib may range from 1-4 depending on the age of the child when the first dose is received.

This table lists the vaccines that are required for children to attend childcare and school. Additional vaccines may be recommended, but are not required. For example, a 2nd dose of varicella vaccine is recommended before entering K, but not required by Oklahoma law.  Children in childcare must be up-to-date for their age for the vaccines listed.  Doses administered 4 days or less, before the minimum intervals or ages, will be counted as valid doses; this applies to all children including those already enrolled.  It is not necessary to restart a series of any vaccine due to longer than recommended time periods between doses. Doses given earlier than the recommended time period will need to be repeated.  Children may be allowed to attend school and childcare if they have received the first dose in the series of any multi-dose vaccine, but they must complete the multi-dose series of vaccines on schedule. These children are “in the process” of receiving immunizations.  Questions can be answered through your school’s nurse or OKCPS Health Services website.  Further questions can be answered through the Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Service at 405-271-4073, or website at http://imm.health.ok.gov. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 14

SECTION II STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Every student has the right to conditions favorable to learning. Students have the right to pursue an education free from discrimination based on race, sex, creed, color, national origin, level of English language proficiency, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, disability or for any other reason. Students in the District enjoy freedom of speech, expression, and association, the right to privacy, the right of freedom from harassment, the right to due process in judicial matters, and the right to appeal judgments and penalties for alleged misconduct. Students have the responsibility to conduct themselves, both individually and in groups, in a manner which promotes an atmosphere conducive to teaching, studying, and learning. Students are expected to uphold academic and personal integrity, to respect the rights of others, to refrain from disruptive, threatening, intimidating, or harassing behavior, or behavior that is harmful to themselves, other persons, or property. Students have a responsibility to abide by the standards, policies, regulations, and the Code of Conduct (Appendix B) of OKCPS.

ATTENDANCE Students between the ages of five (5) and twenty-one (21) who reside within the district should be enrolled in an Oklahoma City Public School site. Parents are responsible for their child’s attendance and can be fined when their child is not in attendance. Regular attendance is critical to academic success. Children are only considered present when they are actually in the classroom or when participating in a scheduled school activity under faculty supervision. All absences are recorded on the child’s attendance record, regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

ABSENCES Parents must contact the school before 10:00 a.m. the day a student is absent, to verify the reason for the absence. Excused absences include: illness or injury; doctor or dental appointments; bereavement; serious illness or emergency in immediate family; and school bus not running. Documentation may be required. It is the responsibility of the student or the student’s parent/guardian to ask teachers for any work missed. Missed work must be made up within five (5) school days of the absence. Failure to make up work with the regular teacher within the allotted five (5) days will result in the student receiving an “I” (Incomplete) or “NG” (No Grade). The Oklahoma City Public School District believes that in order for students to realize their fullest potential from educational efforts, they should attend all classes. OKCPS Board Policy J-10 requires students to be in attendance a “minimum” of 88% each semester to receive credit for any course in which the student is enrolled. Contact the Elementary Schools’ Office at 405-587-0093 or the Secondary Schools’ Office at 405-587-0010 regarding attendance requirements for earned credit and promotion.

ACTIVITY ABSENCES A maximum of ten (10) days of activity absences, per semester, from a class for school activities are permitted during the school year. A student may choose not to take part in any activity whenever they feel the permitted number of activity absences will be exceeded. Students will not be reprimanded or punished for missing the activity. Schools closely monitor activity absences to maintain compliance with Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA).

TARDIES Students are required to be in class on time. Students who enter the classroom after the official start time of class are counted tardy, and the attendance record will be marked accordingly. A student who is one or more hour late, or is picked up one or more hour early, will be counted absent for 1/2 day. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 15

TRUANCY Oklahoma school law holds the parent responsible for a student’s attendance in school. A student is considered truant when absent from the classroom without the knowledge of either the school or the parent or when the parent has not notified the school of the child’s absence. Students between the ages of 12-17 who are not attending school during the school day may be detained/cited by police officers and taken to CIC at Youth Services of Oklahoma County in compliance with Oklahoma City Municipal Ordinance No 24028, § 1, 3-2-10. The first conviction carries fines of $50.00, the second $200.00 and the third and subsequent convictions, $150.00. For further ordinance information, visit http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=170000 and search truancy. When a student has four or more full day or half day unexcused absences within a four week period, OR when a student has 10 or more full or half day unexcused absences with a semester, the attendance officer will inform the parents that they are not in compliance with Oklahoma Statute, Title 870, §10-101, et seq, and will notify the District Attorney for Oklahoma County. Parents can be fined for each day their child is truant from school. In accordance with Oklahoma Statute 47 6-107.3, the school district will notify the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety when a student between the ages of 14-17 withdraws from school unless the withdrawal is due to circumstances beyond the control of student, pursuant to any lawful excuse or for the purpose of transfer to another school. If the student doesn’t meet the provisions of this statute, the student’s driver’s license is subject to suspension or cancellation.

BULLYING/HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION The District does not discriminate, on the basis on race, sex, creed, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability or for any other reason in providing access to any services, programs or activities. Additionally, the District does not tolerate harassment based upon race, sex, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, disability, or for any other reason. Bullying, intimidation, or harassment, whether written, verbal, or by electronic communication devices, even in jest, is not allowed in any district school. Behaviors that place another student or group of students in fear of harm, or insult or demean any student or group of students will not be permitted. Bullying behaviors are prohibited on school premises, at school sponsored or school related activities, events or functions, or anywhere that students are under the supervision of school personnel. Bullying is defined as intentional, repeated hurtful acts, words or other behavior, such as name calling, threatening and/or shunning, committed by one or more children against another. Bullying may be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, or by electronic communication. Physical bullying includes, but is not limited to, punching, poking, strangling, hair pulling, beating, biting and excessive tickling, Verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, hurtful name calling, teasing and gossiping. Emotional bullying includes, but is not limited to, rejection, terrorizing, extorting, defaming, humiliating, blackmailing, rating/ranking of personal characteristics such as race, disability, ethnicity, manipulating friendships, isolating, ostracizing and peer pressure. Sexual bullying includes, but is not limited to, exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual propositioning, sexual harassment, physical contact, and sexual assault. District policy prohibits: bullying and unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual acts or favors, with or without accompanying promises, threats or reciprocal favors or actions, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature including, but is not limited to: lewd or sexually suggestive comments, off-color language or jokes of a sexual nature, gestures, slurs and other verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to an individual’s sex; or any display of sexually explicit pictures, greeting cards, articles, books, magazines, photos, cartoons, or electronic communication devices which adversely affect a student’s performance. Victims shall be referred to the school counselor or principal. Perpetrators may be reported to the police. Any student or groups of students, who have been the victim of sexual harassment or harassment based on race, sex, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, disability or for any other reason, will immediately report the incident to the principal. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 16

Any student, who believes that he or she has been a victim of bullying, discrimination or harassment, must immediately report the incident to the principal and it must be reported by calling (405) 587-STOP or by going to www.okcps.org and completing the online Safe Schools report form. If the incident is not resolved at the building level, the student may file a complaint with Student Services at 587-0438. Additional information can be obtained from the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools at 587-0001.

BICYCLE RULES Students, grades 3-12, may ride bicycles to and from school but not on the school campus. Bicycles ridden to school by students should be in good condition and meet all safety requirements. Students should dismount from the bicycle, walk the bicycle to the designated area and park and lock the bicycle upon entering the school campus. Riders should know and observe all traffic laws. Bicycles are to be parked upon arrival at school and must remain parked until school is dismissed for the day. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT HAVE THEFT INSURANCE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED BICYCLES.

CLOSED CAMPUS Students (K-12) are required to remain on campus throughout the school day. Lunches are provided in school cafeterias.

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS POLICY It is district policy that no student shall possess, use, transmit or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substance or any non-intoxicating alcoholic beverage (example: low point beer); fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor; or transmit drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs; or possess, use, transmit or be under the influence of any other chemicals or products. This policy shall apply to all students before, during and after school hours, in any school building, on the premises, in a school vehicle, at a school sponsored event or function, or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel. Students in violation of this policy are subject to an out of school suspension. (See the Code of Conduct in Appendix B) The above policy applies to all persons on school property.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES For a student to be eligible to represent their school and participate in a competitive or noncompetitive activity; Student must: 1. Be enrolled in or have been enrolled in a course related to the activity when such activity will cause the student to miss class work during the regular school day. 2. Maintain a “C” average in the last regular semester prior to participating in the activity and must maintain passing grades in all classes in the current semester; students, who attend summer school, may apply one course grade/credit to the previous semester grade point average and course credits, thereby increasing scholastic eligibility in the following semester. Any student who is the subject of disciplinary action, or whose conduct or character is such as to reflect discredit upon the school is not eligible to participate in events as determined by the principal. Students, who are suspended, are not eligible to participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities until their suspension is complete. Extra-curricular activities are a privilege and may be revoked for on-campus and off-campus misconduct. To participate in athletics, a student must have a physical examination, parental consent certificate and insurance verification, or an insurance waiver on file with the principal. A student who has established athletic eligibility at one school and transfers to another must attend school at the receiving school for one year before eligibility is considered. For further questions, contact the OKCPS Athletics Department at 405-587-0049. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 17

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS The Oklahoma School Law and School District Policy allow school officials to withhold transcripts or other records of grades, from third parties, where a student has failed to make restitution for lost textbooks or library books. Parents are also obligated to pay for uniforms and equipment or damage to school property. Students with outstanding obligations may be prevented from participating in or attending school activities. The parent/guardian, or the student who is 18 years of age or older, must be given transcripts or other records upon request as stated in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

GUN-FREE SCHOOLS Any student, in this school District, who uses or possesses a firearm at school, at any school-sponsored event, or in or upon any school property, including school transportation or school-sponsored transportation, will be removed from school for not less than one full calendar year. Firearms are defined in Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 921, as: A. Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; B. The frame or receiver of any such weapon; C. Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or D. Any destructive device, including any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, or rocket, having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine or any device similar to the above. All firearms or weapons will be confiscated and released only to proper legal authorities. Students with disabilities are subject to this policy and will be disciplined in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. For safety purposes, surveillance video or audio equipment may be used to monitor student behavior at school, on buses and in common areas on campus and at school activities.

PERSONAL PROPERTY/DISTRACTING DEVICES Students in the OKCPS are not permitted to have electronic or wireless devices that are deemed to be disruptive to the educational process on the school grounds, in the buildings, or on the school buses at any time.

LASER PENS/POINTERS Due to the potential for the disruption of the school environment and the risk of permanent eye damage, student use or possession of laser pens while on district property, while attending a district-sponsored activity on or off district property or while traveling to or from any school is prohibited.

POLICY VIOLATIONS Any student who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, including the confiscation of the device. Confiscated devices will be taken to the building principal’s office. The device shall not be returned to the student and may be returned to the student’s parents after a conference among the student, the student’s parents, and a school administrator. Students are responsible for the care and safety of all personal property. The District does not carry theft insurance and is not responsible for lost or damaged personal property.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag or the Oklahoma Pledge may be given during programs and assemblies throughout the school year. Students have the right not to participate, but non-participating students MUST remain silent and respect the rights of others during the ceremony. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 18

RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY/RIGHT TO PETITION/FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION Students have the right to assemble lawfully and present petitions to the administration. In exercising their right, students are expected to avoid interrupting the educational process or causing an unsafe environment for other students. The collection of signatures is only permitted before, after school, and during lunch.

SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety awareness and the prevention of accidents are important goals of each school. Safety Guidelines include, but may not be limited to the following: • Students are not allowed inside the building prior to the beginning of class. • Students should not arrive early to school, before students are allowed into the building, due to lack of supervision at that time. • Travel to school early enough to arrive five or ten minutes before the late bell. • Walk on sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic. • Cross only at intersections where crossing guards, stop signs, or traffic signals are present. • Do not approach or enter strange automobiles. Invitations to do so should be reported immediately at home and at school. • Be considerate of smaller children. • Remain on the school grounds while school is in session. • Do not attempt to run or walk across Interstate Highways. Crossing guards are stationed at hazardous intersections as assigned by the Oklahoma City Traffic Control Division and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Crossing guards are normally on duty thirty (30) minutes before and after school. Parents are asked to stress the importance of cooperating with the school safety crossing guards.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE SEE APPENDIX B – STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INFORMATION, PROCEDURES, AND FORMS.

STUDENT DRESS CODE/PERSONAL APPEARANCE Students may choose their own grooming and clothing styles, provided that: such apparel does not interfere with school work; create disorder in the learning environment; and the student attends a non-uniform dress school. Community standards of health, safety and morality must be maintained at all times. Inappropriate items may be taken and held for parent pick up. Footwear must be worn and the wearing of sunglasses inside school buildings and in class is not permitted. The wearing of the following apparel is prohibited: 1. Cutoffs or mini-shorts 2. Clothing that reveals the chest, such as net shirts and undershirts, see-through blouses, halters, tube tops 3. Clothing that exposes a bare midriff, bodice or abdomen 4. Gang dress, such as bandannas and other gang associated symbols, as identified by law enforcement 5. Haircuts which display gang or cult symbols 6. Clothing bearing the names or emblems of all professional and collegiate athletic teams (with the exception of Oklahoma colleges and universities ) 7. Satanic cult dress, witchcraft and related symbols 8. T-shirts, sweatshirts and other clothing with profanity, put downs or suggestive slogans related to the purchase and use of tobacco, drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence 9. Obscene or vulgar jewelry 10. Jewelry worn to identify gang or drug culture and/or lifestyle; marijuana jewelry; or jewelry worn as a weapon OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 19

11. Caps, hats or jackets associated with gangs, cults or secret societies 12. Caps, hats or head coverings of any kind worn inside the building 13. Torn, cut-up or slit clothing 14. Pajama-type or bedtime wear, or house shoes 15. Spandex sportswear or biker pants 16. Jeans, slacks, skirts or pants worn below the waist line (sagging) 17. Unstrapped overalls 18. Untied tennis or athletic shoes worn in an unsafe or gang-affiliated manner 19. Uncovered tattoos on the body which affiliate a person with a gang or cult 20. Clothing and accessories which displays gang/cult identifications 21. Expensive or excessive gold, gold plated, silver, silver plated jewelry or precious metals (chains, rope, necklaces, multi fingered rings ) 22. Flip flops, beach, pool wear, or wheelie shoes 23. Large oversized clothing 24. No military style belts or belt buckles 25. No colored shoe laces 26. No screen printed or embroidered shirts indicating gang affiliation Individual schools may also have implemented a uniform policy. Students found in willful violation of the district’s dress code are subject to disciplinary action.

STUDENT DRIVEN MOTOR VEHICLES High school students who drive motor vehicles to school must register their vehicle at the beginning of each school year and shall receive an authorized decal. Proof of driver’s license and insurance are required. A parent’s signature is required on the card and a parking permit (hang tags) must be displayed on the vehicle at all times. Failure to follow parking and vehicle identification rules could result in the student’s loss of privilege to drive a car to school. A photocopy of the student’s license must be on file in the office. Students have a responsibility to know and follow rules and regulations established by individual high schools for their parking area. Middle school students are not permitted to drive motor vehicles to school. Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school has the authority to conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and inspections of student’s automobiles when on school property. The interior of student vehicles may be inspected whenever a school authority has a reasonable suspicion that illegal or unauthorized materials may be contained inside. Such patrols and inspections may be conducted without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY Students are responsible for the proper use and care of school property such as textbooks, library books, desks, uniforms, and equipment. The parent or legal guardian of a student is responsible for the replacement or repair of damaged school property when it is determined that the damage was committed by the student as a result of the student’s negligence. Failure to meet financial obligations will result in the withholding of student records from a third party, such as an employer, a university, or a college. School officials may conduct regular or random searches of lockers and their contents at any time for reasons of health or safety.

TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS Use of tobacco, in any form by anyone, shall be prohibited within a school building and on school grounds. This policy applies to all persons on school property. Students will be ticketed for tobacco violations. Violations of the tobacco law may be referred to ABLE Commission. Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission (ABLE) 405-521-3484 OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 20

TRANSPORTATION The provision of school bus transportation is not a right of students, but is a privilege extended by the district. Contact your school or the Transportation department with questions: 587-1152. OKCPS district provides transportation to students who live more than one and one half mile (1 ½) from their assigned school; attend vocational/technical education classes; or enroll in clustered special education programs where transportation is required. The majority of students who live within the school attendance zone and live greater than 1½ miles from the school are eligible for bus transportation. District transportation is not provided for students who elect to attend a school other than their neighborhood school. Transportation, for students living within 1 ½ miles of their school of record, is the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian. All student transportation will be consistent with state statutes and the Board of Education regulations. The driver is in charge of students while they are aboard the bus. Students must: • Respect the driver at all times. • Follow the driver’s direction at all times. • Remain seated while the bus is moving. • Keep the bus clean. • Avoid tampering with bus equipment. • Move to the rear of bus when loading. • Keep the aisles clear of books, band instruments, and other objects. • Avoid loud talking, laughing, or confusion that may distract the driver. • Not extend any part of the body out of the window. • Not eat on the bus. • Not smoke or use smokeless tobacco (snuff or chewing). • Not bring alcohol or other illegal substances on the bus. • Not board the bus if under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. • Not bring guns, weapons, or weapon replicas on the bus as prohibited by District policy and State law It is the bus driver’s duty to report any violation of bus rules to the school principal. The driver has the authority to forbid students, who have been removed by the principal, from riding the bus until permission to ride again is given by the principal. Violations of bus rules may result in the loss of riding privileges or other disciplinary measures. Infant and child seats are not provided by the District’s transportation office. All infant/child seats must meet Department of Transportation standards.

BUS CAMERAS All OKCPS buses are equipped with bus cameras that are designed for both audio and video recording. Recordings may be used by school principals or their designee to help manage student behavior.

BUS STOP INFORMATION • New bus stops and route information will be available at the schools. All requests for transportation must come from the school. Parents should contact the school to apply for transportation. • Parents are responsible for notifying the school of the correct home or transportation address. • All address changes are to be reported to the school. The school will notify Transportation regarding changes.

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SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION • The level of transportation service for Special Education students is determined by each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). • Special transportation service for all other students is determined by the student’s 504 Plan. • Parents must transport students during the establishment of transportation. • All address changes are to be reported to the school. The school will notify Transportation regarding changes. Parents should call the dispatcher (587-1151 or 587-1152) if a student will not ride the bus. Parents must call when the student will resume riding. If any student in a special program, referred to above, fails to ride or call in for a three (3) consecutive day period, that student will be dropped from the route until transportation is notified that the student will resume riding.

USE/MISUSE OF COMPUTER ACCESS Access to online computer services is provided for District students and staff for the sole purpose of facilitating resource sharing and communication. Students are to use these services for legitimate educational purposes only. The District is not responsible for the misuse of online services. Such misuse includes but is not limited to: obtaining inappropriate or sexually explicit material, illegal copying or installation of software, using another’s password, producing, copying or attempting to introduce any computer code designed to self-replicate, damage or destroy a computer’s memory, cause a virus or otherwise hinder computer performance. Students found guilty of such behaviors are subject to the loss of computer privileges and action as stated in the Code of Conduct. For reasons of health and safety, school staff may periodically monitor each student’s use of the network resources to insure that the system is being used in accordance with district policy. For further information, please see Appendix C. Further questions, contact your school’s office or the district technology helpdesk with IT Services at 587-4357.

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES It is the policy of the Oklahoma City Board of Education that a student may possess a wireless telecommunications device while on school premises, or while in transit under the authority of the school, or while attending any function sponsored or authorized by the school. The District prohibits such wireless communication devices from being turned on and/or able to send or receive communications during the instructional day. The instructional day shall be defined as including all times when classes are being conducted and during passing times. Wireless telecommunication devices include, but are not limited to, cellular and digital telephones, two-way radios, personal digital assistants, and smart phones. Wireless telecommunication devices do not include amplification systems utilized in classrooms or in school buildings. Students found to be using any electronic communications device for any illegal purpose, violation of privacy, or to in any way send or receive personal messages, data, or information that would contribute to or constitute cheating on tests or exams shall be subject to discipline and the device shall be confiscated and not returned until a parent conference has been held. Students violating this rule will be disallowed from carrying a personal communication device following the incident unless a bona fide health emergency exists. Students found to be in possession of a wireless telecommunications device in violation of the rules shall be subject to disciplinary action under the Code of Conduct, including confiscation of the device pending parent/guardian conference, detention, in-house suspension, or suspension. Where appropriate, police authorities may be contacted.

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SECTION III STUDENT EVALUATION The Oklahoma City Public School District provides an instructional program which enables all students to learn. High priority is given to learning experiences which serve as a foundation for a child’s total educational development (reading, writing, computing, etc.), as well as the stimulation of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and aesthetic appreciation. The Board believes that grades and grading practices should be administered in a fair, equitable and consistent manner. The evaluation of student progress is based upon skill mastery. Each discipline is represented by instructional objectives and is described in a curriculum outline. Student evaluation and grades are based on daily classroom performance, homework, classroom tests, assessments of Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), attendance and other required activities and projects. The OKCPS uses an electronic grade reporting system that rounds all students’ grades to the nearest full numerical grade value. Students who do not meet district standards will receive “NG” (No Grade), “NC” (No Credit), or “I” (Incomplete) until all requirements are met. Generally, “NG” and others need to be made up by the end of the subsequent quarter. Parents are to receive formal notification when their child does not meet requirements to receive a passing grade. Such notification should be sent no later than two weeks before the grading period ends.

GRADING SYSTEM QUESTIONS REGARDING STUDENT GRADING / PROMOTION / RETENTION, CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL OR: EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ____________________________________ 405-587-0360 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES _________________________________________ 405-587-0093 SECONDARY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES __________________________________________ 405-587-0010

PRE-KINDERGARTEN A conference skills checklist is used to indicate progress made by pre-kindergarten students. The Pre-Kindergarten checklist is based on state and national standards and is used to measure progress and mastery of PASS/CCSS. The scale of “+” (Consistent), “

” (Progressing), “ ” (Not Yet) is used to reflect progress. + Skill is consistently performed successfully Skill mastery is developing Skill is developing, but needs more time and instruction for mastery

KINDERGARTEN A performance assessment based on state and national standards is used to measure progress and mastery of PASS/CCSS. OKCPS Kindergarten programs are designed to meet student needs and all areas of development: social and emotional, physical, language and literacy, and intellectual. The following scale of “+” (Consistently Successful), “ ” (Progressing), “

” (Needs Support), “O” (Skill Not Introduced) is used in the following skills areas:

Skill is consistently performed successfully Skill mastery is developing Skill is developing, but needs more time and instruction for mastery

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GRADES 1 - 5 (AND GRADE 6 IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS) Letter grades are given in the following skill areas: Language Arts Vocal Music Reading Physical Education Spelling Visual Arts Mathematics Foreign Language (grades 4 and above) Science/Health Instrumental Music (grades 4 and above) Social Studies Performance Indicators of “S” (satisfactory) or “I” (Improvement needed) are given in the areas of Work/Study Habits and Social Growth. The letter grading system for students in GRADES 1-5 is identical to the numerical grade value of GRADES 6-12. Grades 1-12 Regular

Grades 9-12 Honors

Grades 9-12 Advanced Placement

100-90%

4.0

100-90%

4.5

100-90%

5.0

89-80%

3.0

89-80%

3.5

89-80%

4.0

79-70%

2.0

79-70%

2.5

79-70%

3.0

69-60%

1.0

69-60%

1.0

69-60%

2.0

59% and below

0.0

59% and below

0.0

59% and below

0.0

PARENT ACCESS TO SMARTWEB GRADEBOOK SmartWeb is a tool that allows parents to track student attendance, grades, assignments, and homework throughout the school year. Parents/guardians must contact their child’s school to obtain a registration code and will also need the child’s identification number in order to register for access. Visit www.okcps.org, click the Parent/Student link on the right side of the home page, then click the link for SmartWeb gradebook.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT SYSTEM (9-12) Students earn credits at the high school level. Students will earn a grade of A, B, C, D or F depending on the level of demonstrated competency for courses that meet a minimum of sixty-five (65) hours during the semester. Students are classified as Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors based on the number of credits earned. Minimum credits required for each classification: Grade 10: Sophomore 6.5 units or 13 credits Grade 11: Junior 13 units or 26 credits Grade 12: Senior 19 units or 38 credits

BLOCK EIGHT SCHEDULING Classen School of Advanced Studies, Northeast Academy for Health Sciences and Engineering, and Pathways Middle College will implement the BLOCK EIGHT scheduling system which requires students to take eight academic courses per year. Students study subjects in eighty (80) to ninety (90) minute classroom periods. Students can earn 8 units per year. A minimum of 26 units (52 credits) are required to graduate from high school. All other high schools will implement a seven (7) period day. This requires that students take seven courses per year. Classroom periods with be approximately forty-five (45) minutes. Students can earn 7 units per year. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 24

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students, including students following Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and those enrolled at an alternative educational facility, may gain a high school diploma by completing the units required for graduation. No student will be allowed to participate in graduation exercises unless they have met these requirements:

2012-2013 OKCPS Graduates Graduation Requirements for the Freshman Class of 2009-2010 STANDARD DIPLOMA

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE) Act of 2005 revised in 2006 [70 OS 1210.521]

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION Requires a 3.25 (GPA on n 4.0 scale, the required courses listed below, and a satisfactory score or its equivalent on all end of instruction tests as those test are implemented. Must pass 4 of 7 EOI Exams** Required: Algebra I, English II Plus 2 more from: Biology, Geometry, Algebra II, English III, and US History

Must pass 4 of 7 EOI Exams** Required: Algebra I, English II Plus 2 more from: Biology, Geometry, Algebra II, English III, and US History

Must pass 4 of 7 EOI Exams** Required: Algebra I, English II Plus 2 more from: Biology, Geometry, Algebra II, English III, and US History ENGLISH

English I: Grammar and Composition

1 unit

English I: Grammar and Composition

1 unit

English I: Grammar and Composition

1 unit

English II: World Literature** English III: American Literature** English IV: English Literature or other approved Literature

1 unit

English II: World Literature ** English III: American Literature English IV: English Literature or other approved Literature

1 unit

Algebra I** Other approved math courses or Computer Science (can include Math of Finance)

1 unit

English II: World Literature** English III: American Literature** English IV: English Literature or other approved Literature MATH Algebra I** Other math courses above Algebra I approved for college admission requirements (this does not include computer science or math of finance) -3 years of math are required during grades 9-12 SCIENCE Biology** Other approved laboratory science courses approved for college admissions SOCIAL STUDIES

Algebra I**

I unit

1 unit 1 unit

2 units

3 years of math are required during grades 9-12 Biology** Other approved laboratory science courses Oklahoma History (9th) th

Geography (9 ) World History (10th) US History (11th)** United States Government (12th) Activity Elective (PE, JROTC, Dance, Band and/or Athletics) Fine Arts

1 unit 2 units .5 unit .5 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit

2 units

Computer Technology

1 unit

Foreign Language (Students are strongly encouraged to take foreign language)

0-2 units

Other approved electives

8 units

TOTAL UNITS

Oklahoma History (9th) th

TOTAL UNITS 1 UNIT = 2 CREDITS

1 unit 1 unit

Other approved math courses or Computer Science 2 units

3 units 3 years of math are required during grades 9-12

1 unit 2 units .5 unit

Geography (9 ) World History (10th) US History (11th)** United States Government (12th) ACTIVITY ELECTIVE Activity Elective (PE, JROTC, Dance, Band and/or Athletics) FINE ARTS Fine Arts TECHNOLOGY Only courses approved for college admission FOREIGN LANGUAGE Students are required to select between 2 units of the same foreign language or take one additional unit of computer technology. OTHER ELECTIVES Other approved electives

1 unit

.5 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit

2 units 1 unit

0-2 units

6 or 7 units 26

Biology** Other approved laboratory science courses Oklahoma History (9th ) th

Geography (9 ) World History (10th) US History (11th) United States Government (12th) Activity Elective (PE, JROTC, Dance, Band and/or Athletics) Fine Arts Computer Technology

I unit 3 units .5 unit .5 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit

2 units 1 unit

2 units

Foreign Language Additional units in arts, technology or humanities

2 units

Other approved electives

2 units

TOTAL UNITS

26 UNITS = 56 CREDITS

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PROMOTION CRITERIA FOR K-12 Students who demonstrate academic competency will be considered eligible for promotion to the next higher level. Academic competency is indicated by: use of criterion referenced tests, teacher observation, course grades, and attendance in grades K-5. Attendance Standard - more than 10 days of unexcused absences may result in recommendation for retention. District Standard - K-5: mastery of 90% of Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies, and with a minimum grade of “D”. Promotion of special education students shall be determined by each student’s individualized education program (IEP) team. Middle school students, grades 6-8, must master 90% of Common Core and with a minimum grade of “D” in all four core classes: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Student assignments are calculated into the student’s grade. High school students must complete a course with a passing grade in order to receive credit. Students who do not satisfactorily complete a course do not receive credit. Students with limited English proficiency who have not met promotion standards may be promoted on the recommendation of the building language team (bilingual staff, classroom teacher and providing an academic intervention plan is in place). LEP (Limited English Proficient) students may not be retained solely due to their lack of proficiency in English.

CLASS WORK MAKE-UP POLICY Students must make up any class work (or equivalent assignments) that are missed, regardless of whether the absence is excused. Once the work is completed, credit will be given. Contact your school or the Elementary School Admin Offices 587-0093, or the Secondary Schools Admin Offices 587-0010 with any questions.

APPEAL OF RETENTION DECISION Any parent or guardian, who is dissatisfied with the decision to retain a child, may appeal the decision by contacting the appropriate Executive Director within three (3) working days of the school’s decision. A decision will be rendered within five (5) working days. Parents who are dissatisfied with the appropriate Executive Director’s decision should contact the Clerk of the Board of Education at 587-0444 for information about a Level II Appeal.

PROFICIENCY TESTING This program provides advanced students with an opportunity to move forward by subject, course or grade level based upon mastery of the Priority Academic Student Skills. A student must score at least ninety percent (90% ) on the test. Grade level tests are available for grades 1-8. Course level tests are available for grades 9-12. Interested students are asked to contact the school principal for more information, or call the office of Educational Assessment at 297-6776.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION / HONOR ROLL Students will be recognized for academic success for various honor rolls as follows: Superintendent’s Honor Roll: (Based upon G.P.A-Grade Point Average) Student must have a G.P.A of 4.0 to receive the Superintendent’s Honor Recognition. Principal’s Honor Roll: (Based upon G.P.A-Grade Point Average) Student must have a G.P.A of 3.5 to receive the Principal’s Honor Recognition. Student cannot have a letter grade of C. Honor Roll: (Based upon G.P.A-Grade Point Average) Student must have a G.P.A of 3.0 to receive Honor Roll Recognition. Student may have one (1) letter grade of a C.

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SECTION IV ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS The District goal is to provide a quality education to every student; however, regular classroom settings may not meet the needs of every student. Alternative education provides these students with unique situations and open avenues for continuing their education while addressing their needs. The core subjects taught through the alternative programs are math, social studies, language arts, and science. Students who have attendance problems, behavior problems, children of their own; have counseling needs, or other special needs may find alternative education the best environment for learning. OKCPS’ alternative education programs provide several options for students. These programs not only provide an alternative to the mainstream classroom, but also make a remarkable difference in the lives and educational experience of the students. The goal of all alternative education programs is the successful return of students to their home school.

ADMISSION Student placement in an alternative center is determined by the Centralized Referral Team. Student placement in an alternative center also depends on space availability. Students who have violated the District’s weapons policy are not eligible for placement at an alternative education program.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Students attending an alternative program can eat breakfast and lunch at the facilities. Students will receive free and reduced lunch meals if they meet federal guidelines.

DRESS CODE As with any Oklahoma City Public School, students attending an alternative education program must follow any uniform policy or campus dress code.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES EARLY BIRDS Early Birds is a research-based, practical program that helps parents know what will be expected of their child the first day of kindergarten. Early Birds provides tools and training to parents and legal guardians of children from birth to age five so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. For more information, please contact Julie Hibbs at 587-0422.

EVEN START FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM The Even Start Family Education Programs helps families move toward education and economic independence. It provides intergenerational learning experiences for parents and their children birth through age seven; including English as a second language instruction, early childhood education and parenting education. Home visits to participating families provide an effective link between home and school. For more information call 587-1441.

GUIDANCE PROGRAM The district provides a developmental guidance program (K-12) which is designed to assist students with making appropriate personal, educational and/or vocational decisions. Parents desiring more information should contact their school counselor. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 27

EXTENDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

EES BROCHURE Extended Educational Services (EES) may be reached at 587-0402. EES is located at 900 N Klein, Room 300, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. EES Records Office Fax (405) 297-6866. EES Records Clerk (405) 587-0264.

JROTC High Schools in OKCPS have an active JROTC program. Students enroll in a course given during regular school hours, but also participate in many out-of-classroom activities. Students learn the basics in military history, government, technology awareness, and current events. The main focus is on developing leadership skills; as well as, how to study, take test, interview for jobs, and first aid. Selected students also attend a summer leadership camp.

LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SERVICES Language and Cultural Services, through Title III, provides limited English speaking students and their parents with appropriate programs, instruction, and opportunities to attend schools and programs staffed with highly qualified, specially-trained professionals. Language and Cultural Services also provides professional development opportunities to promote highly qualified ELL personnel and quality instruction. Training opportunities include Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and second language acquisition techniques/methods and assessment. This department also provides a variety of materials and other resources to schools, classrooms, students and parents to enhance the English language learning experience. A variety of programs are available to limited English speaking students: • English as a Second Language Pullout provides skill-focused individual English instruction. • English as a Second Language with Native Language Support provides content area tutoring with a bilingual paraprofessional who speaks the child’s native language. • English as a Second Language Newcomer Centers are available for secondary students with little exposure to English. • In Sheltered Instruction classes content area teachers use the SIOP method to modify instruction for comprehension. Additional information is available by contacting Language and Cultural Services at 587-0172. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 28

MENTORING AND TUTORING PROGRAMS Various tutoring programs are offered in our schools through a business, group or as an individual. For more information, call your school’s principal.

VOLUNTEERING IN OKCPS If you are interested in volunteering in one of our schools, please call the Volunteer Coordinators at 587-0274 or 5870275. You may also talk to your child’s teacher or principal regarding volunteer opportunities at the school. Also include your area of expertise on Appendix D, when submitting your completed form to your school.

NATIVE AMERICAN SERVICES The Native American Student Services office meets the unique and cultural needs of Native American students enrolled in the District, by integrating services and community resources. The office is funded by two grants – Title VII Indian Education, and Johnson O’Malley. Students must qualify and complete an application for both programs. Supplementary guidance, academic tutoring, night school, dropout prevention, credit checks, career development and college preparation services are provided to Native American students through the Title VII Indian Education Program. School supplies, cultural programs and education, summer day camp, school uniforms, team sports incentives, senior cap and gown, and other services are offered through the Johnson-O’Malley grant for Native American students who qualify. For more information or if you have questions, please call the Native American Student Services office at 5870357.

SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS Parents who are graduates of OKCPS, former students, supporters and current graduating classes are encouraged to become involved in their alma mater’s association. The following high schools have active associations: Classen, Capitol Hill, Douglass, U.S. Grant, John Marshall, Northwest Classen, Star Spencer, Emerson, Central, Harding, Northeast, and Southeast. More information is available by contacting the principal’s office at each high school.

TITLE I PROGRAM The Title I program is a part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) passed in 1965. The program is administered by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Funding is distributed to school districts and schools with a high percentage of students from low-income families. Title I funds are focused primarily on increasing student achievement in reading and mathematics by providing additional materials, services or staff members. Further information is available by contacting the Title 1 office at 587-0160.

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SECTION V SERVICES FOR PARENTS ALERT NOW Automated phone dialing system that delivers important school messaging initiated by the district superintendent, the executive director of communications, your school principal or a designated member of the school district administrative staff. The primary uses of the system are to notify you of delayed openings, early dismissals, school closings and emergencies. This will enable the district to disseminate information to each of our families in the most time efficient manner possible. Other uses for Alert Now include (but are not limited to): attendance, school and district event reminders, testing announcements, and other district approved messaging. Your caller ID will display (405) 587-1609 anytime a non- emergency call is coming through from the district. Caller ID will display the main number for your child’s school when a call is placed directly from the school. Your caller ID will display 411 anytime an emergency call is coming through from the district or the school. Caller ID will not necessarily display a name associated with the number. The Alert Now system can only contact direct dial numbers. Check with your employer to determine if you have a direct dial number in addition to an extension. It is extremely important to keep your phone numbers and any emergency contact phone numbers updated with the school. PARENTS MUST NOTIFY THEIR CHILD’S SCHOOL WITH ANY CHANGES IN PERSONAL INFORMATION, so students' records can be kept current and you continue to receive important school communications.

OKCPS SCHOOL CONNECT MOBILE APP OKCPS has partnered with SchoolConnect to offer district parents, staff and community members with a free mobile app that will enhance school to parent and school to community communications. To access the OKCPS School Connect mobile app visit the Apple or Android app store on your mobile device and search for “SchoolConnect”. Download the application, select Oklahoma City Public Schools, and select the “on” button to activate the application. You can also select specific schools you would like to receive push notifications from. The mobile application offers GPS mapping and navigation to all OKCPS sites, online grade book access, lunch menus, athletic information, links, and important updates from district administration.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS If you are interested in volunteering in one of our schools, please contact the Volunteer Coordinators at 587-0274 or 587-0275. You may also talk to your child’s teacher or principal regarding volunteer opportunities at the school. All volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Release Form following Appendix D.

OPEN HOUSE All schools in the district have an annual open house during the fall of each year. Parents and patrons are encouraged to attend. Schools will notify parents concerning the dates and times for open house.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS Parent as Teachers is an early childhood parent education and family support program designed to assist parents in providing their child with the best possible start in life. Services are provided to families who have children from birth to kindergarten including prenatal information for mothers-to-be. The program offers personalized visits by certified parent educators, group meetings to address family issues and concerns, developmental screenings and connects families to resources in the community. For more information call 587-0360.

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PARENT CONFERENCE DAYS Parent Conference Days are scheduled annually and parents are expected to attend conferences with their child’s teacher(s) to check on academic progress. Parents should SCHEDULE a meeting before going to the school.

PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Several opportunities are available for parents to learn more about schools, educational programs and ways to help their children achieve in school. Contact your school principal or the Title I Office at 587-0160 for more information.

PARENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE Parents will follow the procedure below to resolve a complaint: 1) Contact the building principal for assistance with resolving the complaint. 2) If the complaint is not resolved at the building level, the parent may file a written complaint with the appropriate Executive Director. [ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 587-0093; SECONDARY SCHOOLS 587-0010] 3) If the complaint is not resolved to the parent’s/guardian’s satisfaction, the parent may file a written complaint with the Superintendent or designee within three (3) school days. 4) If the parent/guardian is dissatisfied with the Superintendent’s decision, a written complaint may be filed, within five (5) school days, with the clerk of the Board of Education. The Board will consider the written evidence, and the parent/guardian will be notified of their decision in writing. The Board’s decision is final.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PURPOSE/GOAL OKCPS, in a cooperative effort with parents, schools, and the community, shall work together as knowledgeable partners in educating children and fostering and supporting active parent involvement.

INCLUSION STATEMENT We recognize the word “parent” also includes guardians and other family members involved in supervising the child’s education. Programs and practices are in place to meet the diverse needs, languages, and cultures of students and parents. An environment of supportive, collaborative family involvement will be developed for the benefit of all children.

ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS OKCPS supports the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of a parent involvement program at each of the district schools that includes parents at all grade levels in a variety of roles. Parent involvement programs will be coordinated and comprehensive in nature, as well as take into account the linguistic needs of parents. Activities will include, but not be limited to, the following components of successful parent involvement programs based on the National PTA’s Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs: 1. Communication between home and school, in a language that parents/guardians understand, is regular, twoway, and meaningful. Effective home-school communication is the two-way sharing of meaningful information vital to student success. This two-way communication will occur in a variety of ways, such as: school visits, phone calls, parent conferences, report cards, and emails. 2. Responsible parenting is promoted and supported. Parents are a child’s first, and continue to be the most important, teacher. Schools will work with community agencies to link parents to family support services and resources in the community. 3. Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning. Parents can be effective partners in helping to raise a student’s academic achievement and self-esteem. Schools will develop positive relationships and enlist the support of parents to develop a strong support system to help ensure academic success for each student. 4. Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought. Parents are welcome into the school and classrooms. Parents have a right to access educational records and vital information concerning their child’s strengths, challenges, and accomplishments. Capitalizing on the expertise and skills of the parents strengthens the family, school, and community. OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 31

5. Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families. We are committed to involving parents in the decision-making processes. We will actively seek and enlist parent participation on issues such as curriculum, discipline policies, and overall reform measures. 6. Community resources are made available to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning. Schools are a vital part of every community. When they work together, both are strengthened in every aspect: Families have access to resources; businesses partner with schools to create programs that connect to the workplace; intergenerational programs support young and old working together; and students serve and learn beyond their school environment.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OKCPS recognizes the importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to parent involvement. They are committed to providing professional development opportunities and training for parents and staff throughout the year to enhance understanding of effective parent involvement strategies.

COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTATION This policy will be made available at all schools, affecting parents and staff members throughout the district. Support will be provided to parents and teachers as they plan and implement effective parent involvement programs. Parents’ input into the design and implementation of the district policy is vital. School planning processes will include: 1. A school/parent compact for teaching and learning. 2. Parent participation in campus improvement planning. 3. Dissemination of information related to school goals, academic content standards, and student progress measures on performance and assessments in a language parents can understand. 4. Implementation of proven strategies for engaging parents to support student learning.

COMMITMENT TO EVALUATION OKCPS ensures that parents will participate in an evaluation of the content and effect of this policy on the success of students. The evaluation will be used to improve and/or create practices to enhance parent involvement in education. Schools and parents will be asked to provide feedback on this parent involvement policy annually.

PARENT ORGANIZATIONS OKCPS encourages parental involvement in the district’s educational process. Parents are encouraged to visit schools, attend school programs and check on the progress of their children. The district also encourages parents to become involved in parent support organizations. Parent training sessions are available through the various parent organizations. Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.): Information about P.T.A. is available through the school office or by contacting the Oklahoma City Public School District at 587-0407. Parents are encouraged to join the P.T.A. at their child’s school. Parent Advisory Committee for Indian Education Programs: Information about monthly meetings is available through Native American Services at 587-0357.

PARENT VISITATION Parents are welcome in our schools, however they are required to sign in at the office and obtain a visitor’s pass to ensure the safety and security of our students. A parent must make arrangements with the building administrator before entrance into the classroom.

SPECIAL REPORTS TO PARENTS Teachers are responsible for contacting parents as soon as they determine that a student is performing unsatisfactorily. In instances of unsatisfactory school performance, teachers are required to send written notifications, in a language the parent can read, to parents during the 4th, 5th, or 6th week of each quarter. If necessary, additional notices may be sent earlier than the 4th week of the quarter or later than the 6th week of each quarter.

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APPENDIX A OKCPS - ADMINISTRATION - 900 N KLEIN, OKC, OK 73106 (405) 587-0000 SCHOOL NAME EARLY CHILDHOOD (PK) EARLY CHILDHOOD/HEAD START EVEN START ELEMENTARY (PK-5) ADAMS ELEMENTARY ARTHUR ELEMENTARY BODINE ELEMENTARY BRITTON ELEMENTARY BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY

SITE

SCHOOL ADDRESS

PHONE

FAX

NA NA ADMIN 105 110 123 125 135

900 N KLEIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106 3500 N Lindsay Ave, OKC, OK 73105 900 N KLEIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106 3416 SW 37TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119 5100 S INDEPENDENCE AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119 5301 S BRYANT AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73129 1215 NW 95TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73114 4126 NW 18TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

(405) 297-6432 (405) 587-1443 (405) 587-0464 (405) 587-1605 (405) 686-4018 (405) 587-2505 (405) 587-6105 (405) 587-4705

CAPITOL HILL ELEM CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY

166 150

2727 S ROBINSON AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73109 600 SE GRAND BLVD , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73129

CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY EDGEMERE ELEMENTARY EDWARDS ELEMENTARY EUGENE FIELD ELEM F.D. MOON ACADEMY FILLMORE ELEMENTARY GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY GREEN PASTURES ELEM GREYSTONE LOWER ELEMENTARY GREYSTONE UPPER ELEMENTARY HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY HAYES ELEMENTARY

154 160 165 195 205 215 170 220 240 244 251 252 255 260

2725 NW 23RD ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107 2402 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73108 5212 S VILLA AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119 3200 N WALKER AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73118 1123 NE GRAND BLVD , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73117 1515 N KLEIN AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73106 1901 NE 13TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73111 5200 S BLACKWELDER AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119 1821 NW 21ST ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73106 4300 N. POST RD. , SPENCER , OK 73084 2525 NW 112TH ST. , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73120 2401 NW 115TH TERR. , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73120 2300 NW 15TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107 6900 S BYERS AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73149

HERONVILLE ELEMENTARY HILLCREST ELEMENTARY HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY JOHNSON ELEMENTARY KAISER ELEMENTARY LEE ELEMENTARY

265 268 270 275 280 295

1240 SW 29TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73109 6421 S MILLER AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73159 1105 NW 45TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73106 1810 SHEFFIELD RD , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73120 3101 LYON BLVD , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73112 424 SW 29TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73109

LINWOOD ELEMENTARY

305

3416 NW 17TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

(405) 587-0093 (405) 587-1441 (405) 587-0093 (405) 587-1600 (405) 685-9553 (405) 587-2500 (405) 587-6100 (405) 587-4700 (405) 235-3531 (405) 587-9800 (405) 945-1150 (405) 632-3012 (405) 587-2800 (405) 587-5100 (405) 587-3200 (405) 587-5700 (405) 427-8391 (405) 587-4800 (405) 587-2400 (405) 587-4500 (405) 587-3000 (405) 587-3100 (405) 524-5644 (405) 632-0752 (405) 587-6000 (405) 587-3800 (405) 587-3500 (405) 587-6700 (405) 587-3600 (405) 587-3400 (405) 587-1700

MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY

320

2451 W MAIN ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

(405) 587-3700

(405) 587-3705

MARTIN LUTHER KING

283

1201 NE 48TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73111

(405) 587-4000

(405) 587-4090

MONROE ELEMENTARY

335

4810 N LINN AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73112

(405) 942-4479

(405) 945-1140

NICHOLS HILLS ELEM

340

1301 N WILSHIRE BLVD , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73117

(405) 587-2583

(405) 587-2602

NORTH HIGHLAND ELEM

343

8400 N ROBINSON AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73114

(405) 587-6250

(405) 587-6254

OAKRIDGE ELEMENTARY

344

4200 LEONHARDT DR , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73115

(405) 231-2095

(405) 672-6551

PARKS ELEMENTARY

350

1501 NE 30TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73111

(405) 587-4400

(405) 425-4405

PARMELEE ELEMENTARY

352

6700 S HUDSON AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73139

(405) 632-6773

(405) 636-5064

PIERCE ELEMENTARY

353

2601 S TULSA AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73108

(405) 587-7400

(405) 587-7405

PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEM

360

6609 S BLACKWELDER AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73159

(405) 681-2944

(405) 686-4038

PUTNAM HEIGHTS ELEM

365

1601 NW 36TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73118

(405) 587-2700

(405) 587-2705

QUAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY

368

11700 THORN RIDGE RD , OKALHOMA CITY , OK 73120

(405) 587-6500

(405) 587-6505

RANCHO VILLAGE ELEM

370

1401 JOHNSTON DR , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119

(405) 634-1303

(405) 636-5049

RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY

375

10010 RIDGEVIEW DR , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73120

(405) 587-6800

(405) 587-6805

ROCKWOOD ELEMENTARY

385

3101 SW 24TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73108

395

2400 NW 36TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73112

(405) 685-5444 (405) 587-9200

(405) 686-4043

SEQUOYAH ELEMENTARY SHIDLER ELEMENTARY

400

1415 S BYERS AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73125

407

7800 S KENTUCKY AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73159

(405) 587-4600 (405) 587-2900

(405) 636-5085

SOUTHERN HILLS ELEM

(405) 231-2040 (405) 587-9805 (405) 945-1153 (405) 636-5033 (405) 587-2805 (405) 587-5105 (405) 587-3206 (405) 587-5017 (405) 425-4643 (405) 636-5037 (405) 556-5021 (405) 587-4505 (405) 752-6828 (405) 751-6803 (405) 556-5029 (405) 636-5043 (405) 587-6005 (405) 587-3805 (405) 587-3505 (405) 841-3114 (405) 945-1137 (405) 587-3405 (405) 587-1705

(405) 587-9205 (405) 686-4047

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OKCPS - ADMINISTRATION - 900 N KLEIN, OKC, OK 73106 (405) 587-0000 SITE

SCHOOL ADDRESS

SPENCER ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL NAME

408

8900 NE 50TH ST , SPENCER , OK 73084

STAND WATIE ELEMENTARY

410

3517 S LINN AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119

TELSTAR ELEMENTARY

417

9521 NE 16TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73130

VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY

440

2700 SW 40TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119

W. NICHOLS HILLS ELEM

455

8400 GREYSTONE AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73120

WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY

460

1701 EXCHANGE AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73108

WHEELER ELEMENTARY

465

501 SE 25TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73129

WILLOW BROOK ELEMENTARY

477

8105 NE 10TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73110

WILSON ELEMENTARY

480

2215 N WALKER AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73103

MIDDLE SCHOOLS (7-8)

ADMIN

900 N KLEIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

BELLE ISLE ENTERPRISE MIDDLE

503

5409 N VILLA AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73112

JACKSON MIDDLE

515

2601 S VILLA AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73108

JEFFERSON MIDDLE

518

6800 S BLACKWELDER AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73159

MADISON

3117 N INDEPENDENCE, OKC, OK 73112

ROGERS MIDDLE

522

4000 N SPENCER RD , SPENCER , OK 73084

ROOSEVELT MIDDLE

523

3233 SW 44TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119

TAFT MIDDLE (7-8)

525

2901 NW 23RD ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

530

6708 S SANTA FE AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73139

WEBSTER MIDDLE MID-HIGH SCHOOLS (7-12)

ADMIN

900 N KLEIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

CLASSEN SCH ADVANCED STUDIES

706

1901 N ELLISON AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73106

DOUGLASS HIGH

707

900 N M L KING AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73117

JOHN MARSHALL HIGH

726

12201 N PORTLAND AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73120

NORTHEAST ACADEMY HSE

760

3100 N KELLEY AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73111

OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL HIGH

750

1301 NE 101ST ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73131

HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12)

ADMIN

900 N KLEIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

CAPITOL HILL HIGH

705

500 SW 36TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73109

NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH

765

2801 NW 27TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

SOUTHEAST HIGH

770

5401 S SHIELDS BLVD , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73129

STAR SPENCER HIGH

780

3001 N SPENCER RD , SPENCER , OK 73084

U S GRANT HIGH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS ADULT EDUCATION - GED

712

5016 S PENNSYLVANIA AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73119

1320 N CLASSEN DRIVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73103

ALTERNATIVE BEHAVIORAL SERV

733

900 N KLEIN , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73106

EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL

710

715 N WALKER AV , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73102

EXTENDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

732

900 N KLEIN , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73106

METRO TECH

740

1900 SPRINGLAKE DR , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73111

PATHWAYS MIDDLE COLLEGE HS CHARTER SCHOOLS ASTEC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

767

7777 S MAY AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73159

983

2401 NW 23RD ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

ASTEC CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

974

2401 NW 23RD ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73107

DOVE SCIENCE

975

919 NW 23RD ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73103

DOVE SCIENCE ELEMENTARY

984

415 NE 48TH STREET , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73105

HARDING FINE ARTS CENTER CHTR

980

3333 N. SHARTEL AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73118

HARDING PREP CHRTR HS

978

3333 N. SHARTEL , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73118

INDEPENDENCE CHARTER MS

971

3200 NW 65TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73116

KIPP REACH COLLEGE PREP

982

1901 NE 13TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73117

MARCUS GARVEY LDRSHP CHARTER

979

1537 NE 24TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73111

SANTA FE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

977

301 SE 38TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73129

SANTA FE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

981

4712 S. SANTA FE AVE , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73129

SEEWORTH CHARTER SCHOOL

972

12600 NE KELLY , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73131

STANLEY HUPFELD

973

1508 NW 106TH ST , OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73114

PHONE (405) 771-3246 (405) 587-6900 (405) 587-8900 (405) 686-4080 (405) 843-4218 (405) 235-8810 (405) 587-7001 (405) 587-7500 (405) 587-7100 (405) 587-0010 (405) 843-0888 (405) 634-6357 (405) 632-2341 (405) 943-1257 (405) 771-3205 (405) 685-7795 (405) 946-1431 (405) 632-6653 (405) 587-0010 (405) 587-5400 (405) 587-4200 (405) 587-7200 (405) 424-1491 (405) 587-5200 (405) 587-0010 (405) 587-9000 (405) 587-6300 (405) 587-9600 (405) 587-8800 (405) 587-2200

FAX (405) 771-2149 (405) 587-6905 (405) 587-8905 (405) 686-4084 (405) 841-3124 (405) 231-2060 (405) 587-7098 (405) 587-7505 (405) 587-7110 (405) 297-6624 (405) 841-3127 (405) 636-5078 (405) 636-5084 (405) 945-1146 (405) 771-2114 (405) 686-4059 (405) 945-1126 (405) 636-5096 (405) 297-6624 (405) 556-5080 (405) 587-4205 (405) 587-7205 (405) 425-4609 (405) 587-5205 (405) 297-6624 (405) 636-5007 (405) 942-3900 (405) 587-9605 (405) 587-8875 (405) 587-2348

(405) 231-2054 (405) 587-0409 (405) 232-5273 (405) 587-0402 (405) 424-8324 (405) 685-7840

(405) 231-2056

(405) 947-6272 (405) 947-6272 (405) 524-9762 (405) 605-5566 (405) 702-4322 (405) 528-0562 (405) 841-3132 (405) 425-4622 (405) 427-7616 (405) 631-6100 (405) 635-1053 (405) 475-7025 (405) 751-1774

(405) 947-0035

(405) 587-0213 (405) 235-5173 (405) 297-6866 (405) 682-7883

(405) 947-0035 (405) 524-9471 (405) 524-9471 (405) 601-0904 (405) 556-5063 (405) 841-3134 (405) 425-4624 (405) 425-4632 (405) 635-0423 (405) 681-6993 (405) 475-8566 (405) 752-6833

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APPENDIX B

OKCPS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT REGULATIONS

POLICY REGULATIONS The Oklahoma City Board of Education believes that the school's primary goal is to educate and not to discipline. However, education includes establishing norms of social behavior and assisting students in understanding and attaining those norms. Occasionally, corrective actions are necessary for the benefit of the individual and the school. The teacher in a public school has the same rights as a parent or guardian to control and discipline a child while the child is in attendance, in transit to or from the school, or participating in any authorized school function. Each student shall be treated in a fair and equitable manner. Disciplinary action will be based on a careful assessment of the circumstances surrounding each infraction. OKCPS Student Code of Conduct Board Policy Regulations state student behavior should be based on respect and consideration for the rights of others. Students who violate the rights of others or violate district, school, or classroom rules shall be subject to disciplinary actions (8 action levels), whether on or off campus, including activities in conjunction with or independent of classes, school sponsored activities, and extra-curricular activities (including sports, clubs, etc). Corporal punishment is not used in OKCPS. Other forms of discipline, including but not limited to suspension, may be used. Disciplinary action will be assigned for any misbehavior occurring at the school as a result of any off-campus misconduct. Students under the age of 18, may be long-term suspended for the commission of one or more of the following, to include, but not limited to, felonious act(s) after being charged by a court of law: Murder; Kidnapping; Robbery with a dangerous weapon; Rape in the first degree; Rape by instrumentation; Use of firearm or other offensive weapon while committing a felony; Arson in the first degree; Burglary with explosives; Burglary in the first or second degree after three or more adjudications for burglary in the first or burglary in the second degree; Shooting with intent to kill; Discharging a firearm; crossbow or other weapon from a vehicle; Intimidating a witness; Manslaughter in the first degree; Sodomy; Trafficking in illegal drugs, manufacturing, distributing, dispensing or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance; or Assault and battery with a deadly weapon. The discipline of a student with a disability shall be in accordance with the specific laws, policies and regulations governing such students (IDEIA, 2004). The student’s IEP team must convene prior to any disciplinary action which may impose a suspension that will result in more than 10 cumulative suspension days during the school year. The school cannot suspend or remove a student with disabilities from school as a disciplinary measure for more than 10 cumulative days during the school year until all procedures in the IDEIA are implemented. Review the Special Education Quick Reference guide by obtaining a copy from Special Services or access the guide online through the Special Services webpage. The discipline of a Limited English Proficient student: If the student and/or parent is not proficient in English, all communications, both verbal and written must be documented to have been provided in a language the student and/or parent can understand.

DUE PROCESS Due process for short and long term suspensions must be provided to the student before a principal assigns a suspension. The principal will afford the student the minimal elements of due process, which in most cases; can be satisfied by a discussion immediately following the misconduct. The student must be told and shown in writing what he or she is accused of doing, provided the factual basis of the accusations, and given the opportunity to tell his/her version of the story. A student’s Disciplinary Action Form and written testimony is appropriate documentation. For students who cannot write their testimony, another staff member can write and quote the student as they verbalize their testimony.

PROCEDURES A written notice, Student Disciplinary Action Form (attach written student testimony), for conferences, interventions, ISS, or OSS must be signed by all parties and a copy is to be given to the student and parent during the conference addressing the incident. Any student, who has been suspended for more than five days for violating the Code of Conduct, shall be placed on an ‘Education Plan’ during the suspension. The ‘Education Plan’ must be designed by the student’s teacher(s), be based on the student’s curriculum, and be ready for parent pick up in the school office by the end of the second day of suspension. The plan must be designed to reintegrate the student back into the school environment once the suspension has been served. An evidentiary due process hearing at the school must be scheduled before a long-term suspension (more than 10 days) can be assigned. Written notice of the date and time of the hearing should be given to the parents no later than 72 hours (3 days) after the student’s removal. The student and parent shall be given sufficient time to prepare for the hearing, which should be scheduled no sooner than three days and no later than five days (in-session school days). Note: A student found in possession of alcohol, a controlled dangerous substance or a dangerous weapon or firearm, or whose presence poses a continuing danger to a person or property, or an ongoing threat to the disruption of the education process may be immediately removed from school. The student is entitled to a fair evidentiary hearing with an impartial hearing officer, a building administrator from another school, who will preside over the hearing. The hearing will serve to determine the facts of the case and to determine guilt or innocence of the accused student. The length of suspension shall be as stated in the ‘Code of Conduct’ as it relates to the offense. The hearing officer’s recommendation for corrective action, which may include placement at an alternative program, shall be considered by the administrator. The principal is responsible for assisting the parent in the enrollment of the student into an alternative program. Students assigned to alternative program are not allowed to return to any Oklahoma City Public School until the assignment at the alternative school is completed. Students charged with violations for the same incident may be consolidated into a single joint hearing at the discretion of the hearing officer.

Appeal of Student Suspension Any student may appeal a short-term or long-term suspension by submitting a Level I Suspension Appeal to Student Services, 900 N Klein, Room 202, within three days of the school’s decision. A thorough investigation or district hearing will be completed. The decision will be sent by certified mail to the student’s home. A Level II Appeal of the Level I district decision would be submitted to the OKCPS Board Clerk for Board review. The Board’s decision shall be final.

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ACTION LEVELS

INFORMATION: ACTION LEVEL TABLE

ACTION LEVEL PROGRESSION - Multiple documented incidents increase the action level

CONFERENCE

Staff members are to conference with students when discipline infractions occur. Staff members are responsible for notifying parents regarding incidents through phone, email, or face-to-face meetings. Staff members may conduct a conference among any combination of the following as a result of a discipline incident as long as the parents are notified using Parent/Guardian Notification of Discipline Referral form. Teacher, Student, Counselor, Administrator, School Based Social Worker, where applicable and Parent.

INTERVENTIONS

Interventions in Level 2 may include but are not limited to the following options. The options listed below increase in severity. All documented incidents and interventions must be included when submitting a referral to the site administrator.

LEVEL 1 CNF LEVEL 2 TERMS CODES ARE LISTED BELOW

TOR

TIME-OUT

DTN

DETENTION

CWS

CONTRACT WITH STUDENT

PRB

PROBATION

SHD

PARENTSHADOWING

PDR

REFERRAL TO COUNSELOR

STF

STAFFING

SATURDAY SCHOOL

ISS

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

OTH

OTHER INTERVENTION NOT LISTED

A separate place for the assignment of a student from the usual classroom environment resulting in the temporary denial of that student’s right to attend the regular class. Students may be assigned to the time-out room for period of one (1) to six (6) hours. Detaining a student for disciplinary reasons before, during lunch free-time, or after school hours. A written statement, signed by all parties, specifying required steps and timelines necessary to improve a student’s behavior, describing the support to be provided by school staff, and identifying the parent/guardian’s participation. The denial of a student’s participation in school activities and extra-curricular events or the use of common areas or other parts of the school. For non-violent infractions, a parent/guardian may shadow a student in the classroom for one day or for a specified period of time. Parent shadowing may be done in lieu of in-school or out of school suspension with administrator’s approval. A conference with school counselor to address issues that, if not changed, may lead to more severe consequences. A meeting of school personnel and others as may be required to consider the behavior of a student and to make recommendations for improvement. A detention served on a Saturday as opposed to before or after school. A temporary denial of a student’s right to attend his/her usual schedule of classes by assignment to special and/or unique sites/programs on the school campus. Assigned by school administrator only. School Administrators may establish other interventions as needed for students. Explanation required in TERMS. When classroom interventions have been exhausted, staff members write an office referral for school administrators to review for possible In-School Intervention (ISS) (as described above, or Out of School Suspension (OSS).

LEVEL 3-8 TERMS CODES NEXT TO LEVEL

OFFICE REFERRAL FOR ISS OR OSS

PARENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED. Depending on the incident, POLICE MAY BE CALLED, which may result in OSS and/or referral to the Community Intervention Center (CIC). Suspension is the denial by the school administration of a student’s right to attend school and schoolsponsored activities for total number of days assigned. Education Plan required for all suspensions assigned for 5 or more days.

OS3

LEVEL 3

OS4

LEVEL 4

OS5

LEVEL 5

Assessments may be used at the discretion of school personnel at any level of suspension. LONG-TERM SUSPENSION SHORT-TERM SUSPENSION OS6 LEVEL 6 11 or more days, not to exceed the current plus 1-5 days succeeding semester SHORT-TERM SUSPENSION LONG-TERM MANDATORY SUSPENSION OS7 LEVEL 7 6-10 days for current plus succeeding semester SHORT-TERM SUSPENSION LONG-TERM MANDATORY 12 MONTH OS8 LEVEL 8 10 days with required assessment SUSPENSION from the date of the offense

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STUDENT OR WITNESS TESTIMONY

DOCUMENTATION: TESTIMONY FORM

Attach with Student’s Disciplinary Action Form

PRINT STUDENT NAME

DATE OF INCIDENT GRADE LEVEL

STUDENT ID

TIME

Below is my honest written or quoted testimony explaining my version of the incident. STUDENT SIGNATURE

WHO was involved?

WHAT happened?

WHERE did this incident take place?

WHEN did this incident occur?

WHY did the incident occur?

Translator or Person quoting the student statement (if applicable) OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 37

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION FORM

DOCUMENTATION: CONFERENCE FORM

ACTION LEVEL 1 – CONFERENCE Attach the Student’s Written or Quoted Testimony DATE OF INCIDENT

STUDENT NAME STUDENT ID

GRADE LEVEL

SCHOOL NAME

TIME SITE CODE

PERSON REPORTING INCIDENT LOCATION OF INCIDENT DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION WITNESSES STUDENT CONFERENCE

ACTION LEVEL

PARENT CONTACTED BY PHONE CONFERENCE

HOME:

CELL:

PARENT CONTACTED BY EMAIL EMAIL: PARENT MEETING IN PERSON DATE:

STUDENT SIGNATURE

DATE

PRINT STAFF MEMBER NAME DATE STAFF MEMBER SIGNATURE PRINT PARENT NAME DATE

PARENT SIGNATURE (if face-to-face meeting) TRANSLATOR SIGNATURE (if applicable)

DATE

* Provide copy of this form to student and parent *

Staff members are to conference with students when discipline infractions occur. Staff members can facilitate mediation through a communication process in which the students with the conflict work together and cooperate in resolving the conflict peaceably. Mediation takes cooperation and understanding to resolve conflicts.  All parties must stay calm and control their anger, frustration, or other strong feelings.  All parties must focus on the problem and not blame the other person.  All parties must state their side of the story and understand different points of view.  All parties must cooperate and create solutions that meet the needs of everyone involved. If misbehavior continues after this conference, then staff members will assign interventions through Action Level 2.

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STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION FORM DOCUMENTATION: INTERVENTION

ACTION LEVEL 2 - INTERVENTION Attach the Student’s Written or Quoted Testimony DATE OF INCIDENT

STUDENT NAME STUDENT ID

GRADE LEVEL

SCHOOL NAME

TIME SITE CODE LOCATION OF INCIDENT

PERSON REPORTING INCIDENT DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION WITNESSES (ID Numbers Only) ASSIGNED INTERVENTION (CHECKED BELOW)  TOR

TIME-OUT

 DTN

DETENTION

 CWS

CONTRACT WITH STUDENT

 PRB

PROBATION

 SHD

PARENT-SHADOWING

 PDR

PRE-DISCIPLINE REFERRAL CONFERENCE

 STF

STAFFING

 SS

SATURDAY SCHOOL IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (Assigned by School Administrator only)

 ISS

 CS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 OTH

OTHER INTERVENTION ESTABLISHED BY SCHOOL

STUDENT SIGNATURE PRINT STAFF MEMBER NAME

Interventions in Level 2 may include but are not limited to the options listed below. Documented interventions must be included with a discipline referral submitted to the site administrator. A separate place for the assignment of a student from the usual classroom environment resulting in the temporary denial of that student’s right to attend the regular class. Detaining a student for disciplinary reasons before, during lunch free-time, or after school hours. A written statement, signed by all parties, specifying required steps and timelines necessary to improve a student’s behavior, describing the support to be provided by school staff, and identifying the parent/guardian’s participation. The denial of a student’s participation in school activities and extra-curricular events or the use of common areas or other parts of the school. For non-violent infractions, a parent/guardian may shadow a student in the classroom for one day or for a specified period of time. Parent shadowing may be done in lieu of in-school or out of school suspension with administrator’s approval. A conference with school counselor to address issues that, if not changed, may lead to more severe consequences. A meeting of school personnel and others as may be required to consider the behavior of a student and to make recommendations for improvement. A detention served on a Saturday as opposed to before or after school. Staff member may submit an office referral to an Administrator when the teacher recommends ISS for the student’s infraction. The administrator will determine if ISS is the appropriate consequence or may submit the referral back to the teacher to administer a specified intervention. In lieu of suspension, students violating the code of conduct may be assigned community service by the school administrator as a way to educate the student on acceptable behavior. Explanation Required in TERMS:

DATE DATE

STAFF MEMBER SIGNATURE PRINT PARENT NAME

DATE

PARENT SIGNATURE TRANSLATOR SIGNATURE (if applicable)

DATE

* Provide copy of this form to student and parent * If misbehavior continues after exhausting interventions, then staff members will write a discipline referral for administrators to assign In-School Suspension when appropriate, or Action Level (3-8): Out-of-School Suspension.

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STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION FORM - REFERRAL

REFERRAL FORM

ISS ACTION LEVEL (2) or OSS ACTION LEVELS (3-8) Attach the Student’s Written or Quoted Testimony This discipline referral has been submitted to the school site administrator to review for possible ISS or OSS. The Student Code of Conduct categories and definitions are utilized as a guideline for assigning suspensions.

 Per Board Policy J-54: The Oklahoma City Board of Education believes that the school’s primary goal is to educate and not to discipline.  Per Board Policy J-58: Before a student is suspended out-of-school, the principal shall consider and apply, if appropriate, alternative in-school placement options that are not to be considered suspension, such as placement in an alternative school setting, reassignment to another classroom, or in-school detention. DATE OF STUDENT NAME INCIDENT

STUDENT ID

GRADE LEVEL

TIME INCIDENT LOCATION

PERSON REPORTING INCIDENT

VIOLATION CODE

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION

WITNESSES (ID Numbers Only)

Attach Witness Testimony

School Administrator must complete the fields below: Administrator may submit this discipline referral back to the staff member to complete an appropriate intervention prior to assigning an Out-of-School Suspension.  ______

INTERVENTION

 ISS (2)

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

 OSS (3-8)

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

 AP

ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT

Administrator may submit this referral back to staff member to complete an appropriate intervention prior to assigning an ISS or OSS. Explain Recommended Intervention:

A separate place for the assignment of a student from the usual classroom environment resulting in the temporary denial of that student’s right to attend the regular class. Students may be assigned to the In-School-Suspension (ISS) room for period of one (1) to six (6) hours per each day assigned. OSS is the denial by the school administration of a student’s right to attend school and school-sponsored activities. If Administrator deems appropriate, POLICE MAY BE CALLED. If called, Administrator must notify the site Director of the call. Call may result in a referral to the Community Intervention Center (CIC). Principal is responsible for assistance and follow-through with student placement in the appropriate alternative setting.

ACTION LEVEL (Check Level Assigned) FIRST DAY OF ISS/OSS

1

2

3

4

LAST DAY OF ISS/OSS

5

6 7

8

Total number of days assigned for ISS/OSS DATE STUDENT RETURNS TO CLASS/SCHOOL

________

ADMINISTRATOR NOTES:

PROCEDURE TO APPEAL DECISION SHORT-TERM APPEAL

LONG-TERM APPEAL

STUDENT WILL REMAIN ON SUSPENSION UNTIL THE DECISION OF THE LEVEL I APPEAL IS RENDERED

 PARENT SUBMITS APPEAL TO STUDENT SERVICES WITHIN 3 DAYS OF SCHOOL’S DECISION  STUDENT SERVICES COMPLETES INVESTIGATION/HEARING - RESULTS CERTIFIED MAILED WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION  PARENT MAY SUBMIT LEVEL II APPEAL TO BOARD CLERK - BOARD REVIEW AND DECISION IS FINAL  PARENT SUBMITS APPEAL TO STUDENT SERVICES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL’S DECISION  STUDENT SERVICES COMPLETES INVESTIGATION/HEARING - RESULTS CERTIFIED MAILED WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION  PARENT MAY SUBMIT LEVEL II APPEAL TO BOARD CLERK - BOARD REVIEW AND DECISION IS FINAL

STUDENT SIGNATURE

DATE

ADMINISTRATOR PRINT NAME AND SIGN

DATE

PRINT PARENT NAME  PARENT SIGNATURE (if picked up in person)  CONTACTED PARENT by Phone  CONTACTED PARENT by Email  CERTIFIED MAIL: Unable to contact parent

Signature: Phone Number : Email address: Certified Mail tracking #:

 UNABLE TO REACH PARENT OR PER PARENT REQUEST: SENT PARENT COPY HOME with student, other relative, or contact

Signature:

DATE TIME

WITNESS VERIFYING SIGNATURE OF PERSON RECEIVING PARENT COPY

DATE

NAME OF TRANSLATOR (if applicable)

DATE

* Provide copy of this form to student and parent * ** Parent may pick up the EDUCATION PLAN by the second day of suspension **

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PARENT NOTICE: EVIDENTIARY SCHOOL HEARING FOR PROPOSED LONG-TERM SUSPENSION Attach to the Student Discipline Referral – Action Level (6-8)

PARENT NOTICE OF HEARING FORM

DUE-PROCESS RIGHTS I

Student has been informed of the code of conduct violation he/she is being accused of doing. (See attached discipline referral)

Student has been informed of the facts and evidence upon which charges are based. (See attached discipline referral) A witness list, including a brief summary of the expected testimony of each witness, must be provided by both sides to the Evidentiary Hearing II Officer to notify the opposite party prior to the hearing. The name of any witness who has been actually threatened by or on behalf of the accused need not be disclosed. Student has the right to examine and inspect written statements, documents, or other exhibits which will be offered, upon reasonable III request, during any school day before the hearing. An evidentiary due process hearing at the school must be scheduled before a long-term suspension (more than 10 days) can be assigned. This written notice of the date and time of the hearing should be given to the parents no later than 72 hours (3 days) after the student’s removal. The student and parent shall be given sufficient time to prepare for the hearing, which should be scheduled no sooner than three days and no later than five days (in-session school days). Hearing officer may grant additional days upon parent request. IV Note: A student found to be in possession of alcohol, a controlled dangerous substance or a dangerous weapon or firearm, or whose presence poses a continuing danger to a person or property, or an ongoing threat to the disruption of the education process, may be immediately removed from school. The impartial Evidentiary Hearing Officer, an administrator from another OKCPS site, is listed below and will be conducting the hearing. The hearing will serve to determine facts of the case and to determine guilt or innocence of the accused student that may not be based on suspension, and must be supported by ‘substantial evidence’; meaning relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support the conclusion reached. The length of suspension shall be as stated in the Code of Conduct as it relates to the offense. V The hearing officer’s recommendation for corrective action, which may include placement at an alternative program, shall be considered by the principal. The principal is responsible for assisting the parent in the enrollment of the student into an alternative program, which the student may return upon completing the alternative assignment. Students charged with violations for the same incident may be consolidated into a single joint hearing at the discretion of the hearing officer. The student listed below WILL or WILL NOT be allowed to attend school pending the due process hearing. If determined to be innocent VI of the charge, then the student will be given every opportunity to make-up any missed classroom work and otherwise be restored to whatever position that existed prior to the accusation. Administrator may choose to place student in ISS pending hearing results. Student listed below is informed that he/she is being provided with this notice to inform them of the due process rights to which they are VII entitled in accordance with State Law and the Constitution of the United States. STUDENTS MUST REMAIN ON SUSPENSION UNTIL THE DEICSION OF THE APPEAL IS RENDERED. THE STUDENT’S EVIDENTIARY HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR: DATE

TIME

 WAIVER OR NONAGREEMENT



LOCATION

I AGREE WITH THE ASSIGNED SUSPENSION. AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD. SUSPENSION WILL BECOME FINAL AND CANNOT BE APPEALED.

I DISAGREE WITH THE ASSIGNED SUSPENSION. AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME ASSIGNED BELOW.

STUDENT SIGNATURE PRINT PARENT NAME PARENT SIGNATURE NAME OF TRANSLATOR (IF APPLICABLE)

The above student’s actions have resulted in a proposed LONG-TERM OSS (more than 10 days). (SEE DISCIPLINARY ACTION FORM)

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTES

PRINT ADMINISTRATOR NAME ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE

DATE

NAME OF HEARING OFFICER LEVEL I APPEAL OF EVIDENTIARY HEARING RESULTS MAY BE FILED BY THE PARENT WITH STUDENT SERVICES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DECISION STUDENT WILL REMAIN ON SUSPENSION UNTIL THE DECISION OF THE LEVEL I APPEAL IS RENDERED

* Provide copy of this form to student and parent * OKCPS ║2012-2013 Handbook║ Page 41

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW DURING THE EVIDENTIARY SCHOOL HEARING

ATTENDEES

EVIDENTIARY HEARING PROCEDURES PAGE 1

DATE PRINT NAME

SIGNATURE

RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT

NAME OF TRANSLATOR (IF APPLICABLE) EVIDENTIARY HEARING AGENDA

 PLEASE SIGN IN  THIS EVIDENTIARY HEARING IS BEING AUDIO-RECORDED  INTRODUCTIONS BY HEARING OFFICER  HEARING OFFICER EXPLAINS MEETING PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS / TRUTH STATEMENT  OPENING STATEMENT (PLAINTIFF): SCHOOL INTRODUCES WITNESSES/EXHIBITS/CASE  QUESTIONS: OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENT/STUDENT TO ASK QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATION  OPENING STATEMENT (DEFENDANT): PARENT/STUDENT INTRODUCES WITNESSES/EXHIBITS/CASE STUDENT DOES HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT  QUESTIONS: OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL TO ASK QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATION  CLOSING STATEMENT: SCHOOL PRESENTS FINAL STATEMENT  CLOSING STATEMENT: PARENT/STUDENT PRESENTS FINAL STATEMENT  SCHOOL HAS THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE A REBUTTAL TO PARENT/STUDENT CLOSING STATEMENT

 HEARING OFFICER’S FINAL REMARKS  BOARD POLICY REQUIRES DECISION WITHIN 5 DAYS (SHORT-TERM) AND 10 DAYS (LONG-TERM) CERTIFIED LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO PARENT [REFERENCE POLICY J-58-R1]

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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW DURING THE EVIDENTIARY SCHOOL HEARING

EVIDENTIARY HEARING PROCEDURES PAGE 2

The time is now __________________________ and this suspension appeal hearing has officially started. My name is _____________________________, and I am the Impartial Hearing Officer for today’s Evidentiary Hearing. Today’s Date: __________________________

Student’s Name: _______________________________

 MEETING PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS DURING THE HEARING: • • • • • • • •

•

All parties are to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. All parties will have an opportunity to present their information without interruptions. Prior to testifying, each individual must raise their right hand, state and spell their name, and repeat the following, “I SWEAR TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.” Each party may present evidence, statements, and witnesses. Only evidence that is relevant to the case which tends to prove or disprove the facts will be permitted. All parties will have an opportunity to ask questions which are relevant to the case. Profanity, demeaning remarks, and gestures are not permitted. If at any time parties become rude, abusive, argumentative, or disruptive, I have the authority to recess or cancel the hearing as I deem appropriate. Please turn off your cell phones. My decision will not be made today. I will review all of the testimony and evidence provided and will notify all parties when I have reached my decision.

Thank you for your time and concern regarding our student. District regulations state student behavior should be based on respect and consideration for the rights of others. I am here to ensure administrators, staff, and parents are working together to help our student(s) succeed to their greatest potential in their performance academically and socially. My decision as to guilt or innocence is binding on the principal. My recommendations on corrective action shall be considered by, but is not binding on the Principal. My ‘Findings of Fact and Principal’s Action’ will be noted with my results. If the parent or student is not satisfied with the final decision concerning this long-term suspension, a written request for a Level I appeal may be submitted to Student Services within 10 days of receiving the results through certified mail. HEARING OFFICER ASKS EACH INDIVIDUAL, ONE AT A TIME, TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND, STATE AND SPELL YOUR NAME, AND REPEAT THE FOLLOWING, “I SWEAR TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.” Please use names instead of (he, she, his, her, they, them, etc), so I may remember specifics when reviewing the audio-recording. Make sure to state yes or no when applicable. Speak clearly and loud enough for the tape recorder to pick up your testimony. We will now begin with the opening statements.

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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW DURING THE EVIDENTIARY SCHOOL HEARING

EVIDENTIARY HEARING PROCEDURES PAGE 3

 OPENING STATEMENT (PLAINTIFF): SCHOOL INTRODUCES WITNESSES/EXHIBITS/CASE

 QUESTIONS: OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENT/STUDENT TO ASK QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATION

 OPENING STATEMENT (DEFENDANT): PARENT/STUDENT INTRODUCES WITNESSES/EXHIBITS/CASE STUDENT DOES HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT

 QUESTIONS: OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL TO ASK QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATION

 CLOSING STATEMENT: SCHOOL PRESENTS FINAL STATEMENT

 CLOSING STATEMENT: PARENT/STUDENT PRESENTS FINAL STATEMENT

 SCHOOL HAS THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE A REBUTTAL TO PARENT/STUDENT CLOSING STATEMENT

 HEARING OFFICER’S FINAL REMARKS

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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW DURING THE EVIDENTIARY SCHOOL HEARING

EVIDENTIARY HEARING PROCEDURES PAGE 5

Again, thank you for your time and concern regarding our student(s). I have listened to all parties present evidence, statements, and witnesses. I will review district procedures with this case and the information presented today to make an impartial decision. My results of this hearing will be certified mailed to the parent within five (5) days of this hearing date. No further discussion will take place regarding this case. Suspension Appeal Hearing – Time Adjourned ________________________ ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR NOTES DURING HEARING

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EVIDENTIARY HEARING RESULTS

EVIDENTIARY HEARING OFFICER’S FINDINGS OF FACTS AND RECOMMENDATION STUDENT NAME

STUDENT ID

The above student’s actions have resulted in a proposed LONG-TERM OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) (more than 10 days). THE STUDENT’S EVIDENTIARY HEARING WAS HELD: DATE

HEARING OFFICER’S FINDINGS OF FACTS

TIME



GUILTY AS CHARGED



INNOCENT

SEE NOTES BELOW

LOCATION



Uphold Principal’s Proposed Suspension Days (See Disciplinary Action Form) Modify Principal’s Proposed Suspension Days (See explanation below)



Overrule Principal’s Decision

 HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION

HEARING OFFICER’S EXPLANATION OF RECOMMENDATION

PRINT NAME OF HEARING OFFICER HEARING OFFICER’S SIGNATURE

DATE

The Hearing Officer has indicated guilt or innocence as marked above. PRINCIPAL’S FINAL DECISION

⁭ I approve the recommendation as listed by the Hearing Officer Above. ⁭ I do not approve the recommendation as listed by the Hearing Officer above. Reason for Disapproval and Action Level to be Assigned to Student:

PRINT ADMINISTRATOR NAME ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE

DATE

NAME OF TRANSLATOR (IF APPLICABLE)

DATE

LEVEL I APPEAL OF EVIDENTIARY HEARING RESULTS MAY BE FILED BY THE PARENT WITH STUDENT SERVICES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DECISION STUDENT WILL REMAIN ON SUSPENSION UNTIL THE DECISION OF THE LEVEL I APPEAL IS RENDERED

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EDUCATION PLAN Ready in Office for Parent Pick Up by Day 2 of Suspension

EDUCATION PLAN

Any student, who has been suspended for more than five days for violating the Code of Conduct, shall be placed on an education plan during the suspension. The education plan must be designed by the student’s teacher(s), be based on the student’s core curriculum, and be ready for parent pick up in the school office by the end of the second day of suspension. The plan must be designed to reintegrate the student back into the school environment once the suspension has been served. Parent is responsible for monitoring the completion of the plan within the designated time period. The assignments must be completed, with passing grades, in order for the student to receive credit. By Oklahoma School Law, the parent and the school must comply with this plan. Students suspended for possession of dangerous weapons, controlled substances or firearms are not entitled to education plans. DATE OF INCIDENT

PRINT STUDENT NAME STUDENT ID

GRADE LEVEL

EDUCATION PLAN WAS PICKED UP IN PERSON BY

Signature:

EDUCATION PLAN WAS PROVIDED TO PARENT VIA PHONE

Phone Number:

EDUCATION PLAN WAS PROVIDED TO PARENT VIA EMAIL

Email:

COURSE

TEACHER

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS Category - Definition - Action Level

CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS

OKCPS Code of Conduct Regulations serves as a guideline for administrators to utilize with their students. OKCPS goal is to keep students in school and provide interventions for students to learn from and correct misbehavior. After appropriate interventions are exhausted, suspension may be necessary. Action levels are identified for possible suspension levels to be assigned, and the action level progression is determined by the site administrator. Previous incidents may increase the student’s action level assigned.

ACTION LEVEL 5

MANDATORY 1 YEAR SUSPENSION FROM DATE OF OFFENSE MANDAOTORY SUSPENSION FOR CURRENT PLUS SUCCEEDING SEMESTER

10 OR MOE DAYS, NOT TO EXCEED

10 DAYS WITH REQUIRED ASSESSMENT

CURRENT + SUCCEDDING SEMESTER

6-10 DAY SUSPENSION

ATTENDANCE RELATED

1-5 DAY SUSPENSION

ABS

Students are required to be in attendance 88% of each term. Failure to attend may result in truancy charges being filed against the student and parent. (See Truancy). Parents are required to contact the school when a student is to be absent. Doctor notes or proof of absence will be required beyond 5 absences to be counted as an excused absence.

INTERVENTION

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

DEFINITION

CONFERENCE