Broken Arrow Public Schools 2016-2017 Broken Arrow High School Student-Parent Handbook

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by  Crawley, Lance

Broken Arrow Public Schools

2016-2017

Broken Arrow High School

Student-Parent Handbook

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BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ADMINISTRATION

Board of Education

Cheryl Kelly, President
Steve Allen, Vice President
Jerry Denton, Clerk
Steve Majors, Deputy Clerk
Dr. Theresa Williamson, Member

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Jarod Mendenhall

Education Service Center

701 South Main Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-259-5700
www.baschools.org

BROKEN ARROW HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION

Elizabeth Burns, Principal

Larry Lewis, Senior Class Principal
Melissa Galloway, Senior Class Assistant Principal
Sarah Gooldy, Senior Class Assistant Principal

Tony Sappington, Junior Class Principal
Paul Allison, Junior Class Assistant Principal
Lindsey Johnson, Junior Class Assistant Principal

Tom Hoeffner, Sophomore Class Principal
Tracy Green, Sophomore Class Assistant Principal
Shannon Smith, Sophomore Class Assistant Principal

Broken Arrow High School
1901 East Albany Street
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
918-259-4310
www.baschools.org/bahs

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Contents
Broken Arrow Public Schools Mission Statement ................................................................................... 7
Moment of Silence ....................................................................................................................................... 7
High School Map ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Bell Schedule................................................................................................................................................ 8
Student Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................... 9
Safe School Committee and Annual Review ............................................................................................. 9
Scope of Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Conduct Outside of the School Day or Off School Property ................................................................. 10
Prohibited Student Conduct, Activities, and Behaviors ........................................................................ 10
Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation and Threatening Behavior Defined ............................................ 13
Violent Offense Directed Toward a Classroom Teacher ....................................................................... 13
Suspension of a Student Attempting or Causing Bodily Injury to a School Employee or School
Volunteer ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Threatening Behavior .......................................................... 14
Understanding and Preventing Student Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Threatening
Behavior ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Student Suspension/Discipline Policy ...................................................................................................... 17
Alternative In-School Placements............................................................................................................ 17
Special Education Suspension/Discipline ................................................................................................ 18
Suspension Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 18
Suspension Education Plan ...................................................................................................................... 18
Attendance at School Pending Appeal Hearing ..................................................................................... 19
Student Privileges While Under Out-Of-School Suspension or Under Other Disciplinary Action... 19
Right of Appeal: Short-Term Out-of-School Suspensions of 10 or Fewer School Days ..................... 20
Disciplinary Alternatives .......................................................................................................................... 20
Electronic Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Chromebook Care and Login .................................................................................................................. 21
Canvas ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Student Internet Usage Agreement ......................................................................................................... 24
Students Suspended From Night or Summer School for Serious Infractions ..................................... 24
Change of Address or Phone Number ..................................................................................................... 25
Confidentiality ........................................................................................................................................... 25
BAHS Grading Policy ............................................................................................................................... 25
Dead Week ................................................................................................................................................. 26
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Report Cards ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Lost/Damaged Textbooks ......................................................................................................................... 27
Honor Roll ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Academic Integrity, Cheating and Plagiarism Policy ............................................................................ 27
Proficiency Based Promotion ................................................................................................................... 27
Student Records ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Exemption Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Field/School Trips ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Daily Announcements BAHS News Broadcast ....................................................................................... 30
Attendance ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Grade Adjustment for Excessive Absences ............................................................................................ 31
Absences ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Definition of Truant .................................................................................................................................. 32
Definition of Tardy ................................................................................................................................... 33
School Day for Students ........................................................................................................................... 33
Loss of Credit Due to Late Enrollment ................................................................................................... 33
Absence Procedures .................................................................................................................................. 33
Activity Absences Policy and Appeals for Exceptions to Policy ........................................................... 34
Sign-in and Sign-out Procedures with Early Dismissals ....................................................................... 34
City of Broken Arrow Ticketing .............................................................................................................. 35
Student Parking ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Bus Regulations for Students ................................................................................................................... 37
Bicycles and Skateboards ......................................................................................................................... 40
Student Dress Code (All Grades) ............................................................................................................. 40
Broken Arrow Secondary Schools Student ID Guidelines .................................................................... 40
Enforcement of Dress Code ...................................................................................................................... 41
Formal Wear Policy .................................................................................................................................. 41
School Dance, Prom and Royalty Behavior ............................................................................................ 42
Religious and Health Accommodation .................................................................................................... 42
Activity Group Uniforms ......................................................................................................................... 43
Public Display of Affection ....................................................................................................................... 43
Policy on Sexual Harassment ................................................................................................................... 43
Lunch ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Lockers ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
Search of Students for Possession of Illegal Substances, Weapons, Related Items ............................. 46
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Search of Vehicles ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Unauthorized Vehicle Search Policy ....................................................................................................... 48
Drugs, Alcohol and Contraband Searches by Canine Detection Policy ............................................... 48
Possession of Weapons, Alcohol and/or Controlled Substances/Illegal Drugs in School Policy ........ 49
Electronic Device Searches ....................................................................................................................... 53
Tobacco on School District Property ...................................................................................................... 53
Student Alcohol and Drug Use Testing ................................................................................................... 54
Health Services .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Authorization for Emergency Treatment ............................................................................................... 59
Medication Taken at School Policy ......................................................................................................... 59
Authorized Administration and Documentation ................................................................................... 59
Communicable Diseases ........................................................................................................................... 61
Meningitis Information ............................................................................................................................ 62
AIDS Education Program ........................................................................................................................ 64
Visitors ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Protective Orders/Restraining Orders .................................................................................................... 65
Authority to Order Non-Students to Leave Institution ......................................................................... 65
Student Phone Messages ........................................................................................................................... 66
Tulsa Tech Students .................................................................................................................................. 67
Assemblies .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Dances ........................................................................................................................................................ 67
School Pictures .......................................................................................................................................... 68
Elevators .................................................................................................................................................... 68
Other School Campuses ........................................................................................................................... 68
Lost or Stolen Property ............................................................................................................................ 68
Lost and Found ......................................................................................................................................... 68
Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 68
Distribution & Posting of Materials ........................................................................................................ 69
Fundraising ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Participation in Activity Trips ................................................................................................................. 69
Senior Prom ............................................................................................................................................... 70
Commencement & Project Graduation .................................................................................................. 70
Guidance and Counseling Services .......................................................................................................... 70
Pre-Enrollment Process ............................................................................................................................ 71
Schedule Changes...................................................................................................................................... 71
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BAHS Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................ 72
Recognition of Students for Academic Achievement (High Schools) ................................................... 74
Grade Point Average and Rank ............................................................................................................... 75
Fifth Year Senior ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Non-Traditional Classes ........................................................................................................................... 75
Broken Arrow Academy ........................................................................................................................... 76
Margaret Hudson Program...................................................................................................................... 76
Special Education ...................................................................................................................................... 76
Homebound Students ................................................................................................................................ 76
Child Find .................................................................................................................................................. 77
Make-Up Credits ....................................................................................................................................... 78
Concurrent Enrollment ............................................................................................................................ 78
Steps Required to Establish Concurrent Enrollment ............................................................................ 78
Transcript Requests .................................................................................................................................. 79
Vocational-Rehabilitation Services ......................................................................................................... 79
College and Career Center/Naviance ...................................................................................................... 80
Oklahoma Academic Scholar Program Standards for Accreditation of Oklahoma Schools: 210:10-
1-6 ............................................................................................................................................................... 80
Oklahoma Honor Society Standards for Accreditation of Oklahoma Schools: 210:35-23-2 ............. 80
Clubs and Organizations .......................................................................................................................... 81
Scholastic Eligibility .................................................................................................................................. 81
Helpful Resources For Teens ................................................................................................................... 82
Suicide Warning Signs .............................................................................................................................. 83
Safe Place Locations ................................................................................................................................. 83
Notice of Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................................. 84

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Broken Arrow Public Schools Mission Statement
The mission of Broken Arrow Public Schools is to educate, equip and empower a community of
learners by providing dynamic learning opportunities which enable all students to be successful.

Moment of Silence
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that each school site shall follow the new
"Moment of Silence" law. The "Moment of Silence" law Senate Bill 815 states that each school
shall observe approximately one minute of silence each day with the purpose of allowing each
student to reflect, meditate, pray or engage in other silent activity that does not interfere, distract
or impede other students in the exercise of their individual choice.

Please refer to the following Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education Policy link for
more information on Moment of Silence. www.baschools.org/BoardPolicy-Section3-Instruction

High School Map

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Bell Schedule

Monday/Tuesday

1st Lunch Class Hour 2nd Lunch
7:45-8:50 1st Hour 7:45-8:50
8:56-9:50 2nd Hour 8:56-9:50
9:56-10:50 3rd Hour 9:56-10:50
10:56-11:36 Lunch/4th Hour 10:56-11:50
11:36-12:30 4th Hour/Lunch 11:56-12:36
12:36-1:30 5th Hour 12:36-1:30
1:36-2:30 6th Hour 1:36-2:30

Wednesday

1st Lunch Class Hour 2nd Lunch
8:15-9:10 1st Hour 8:15-9:10
9:16-10:06 2nd Hour 9:16-10:06
10:12-11:02 3rd Hour 10:12-11:02
11:08-11:48 Lunch/4th Hour 11:08-11:58
11:48-12:38 4th Hour/Lunch 12:04-12:44
12:44-1:34 5th Hour 12:44-1:34
1:40-2:30 6th hour 1:40-2:30

Thursday/Friday
1st Lunch Class Hour 2nd Lunch
7:45-8:45 1st Hour 7:45-8:45
8:51-9:46 2nd Hour 8:51-9:46
9:52-10:47 3rd Hour 9:52-10:47
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10:53-11:33 Lunch/4th Hour 10:53-11:48
11:33-12:28 4th Hour/Lunch 11:54-12:34
12:34-1:29 5th Hour 12:34-1:29
1:35-2:30 6th Hour 1:35-2:30

Student Code of Conduct
The Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education adopts the following policy regarding
student behavior and code of conduct.

This code of conduct is adopted in keeping with the district mission, "To provide all members of
the school community an environment that assures intellectual, social, physical and character
development appropriate for citizenship in an ever-changing world." The expectations herein are
specified to insist that a safe learning climate is maintained for the student body and that each
student is assisted in developing responsibility and self-control.

Student Code of Conduct

Each Broken Arrow Public Schools student is personally responsible as a citizen of the school
community to maintain a safe and positive learning climate by:

• Being respectful to other students, school staff and visitors.
• Doing one’s best in lessons and extra-curricular activities.
• Using self-control at school and at all school activities.
• Respecting school property and using materials properly.
• Respecting the property of others.
• Using appropriate language.
• Being a good citizen at school and in the community.
• Following all school rules.

Safe School Committee and Annual Review
The Safe School Committee, in collaboration with BAHS staff, shall review the student/parent
handbook, this policy and site discipline plan annually. This policy and the review process are
designed to promote good behavior and the continual development of a student conduct code that
promotes good student behavior. A recommendation will be made to the principal regarding
suggested changes. The school will devote time each year to discussing the Code of Conduct,
student/parent handbooks and disciplinary procedures with students.

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Scope of Policy
This policy applies to students while at school, at a school-sponsored activity, in transit to a
school-sponsored activity or on a school vehicle. For the purposes of this policy, "school"
includes all school district property, the entire school campus, parking lots, athletic fields, district
vehicles, vacant district property and district buildings. "School" also includes off-district
property when the student is on the property for the purpose of participating in a school or
district-sponsored event or is participating in an event in which the student is representing the
district. "School" covers all transportation, lodging and meal locations, event sites and all other
locations where a student is participating in or attending a district or school sponsored event.
"School Activity" includes attendance at or participation in any district or school sponsored
activity, function or any other event that a school or district sponsored team or district students
are participating as representatives of the district, regardless of whether the event is on or off
district property.

Conduct Outside of the School Day or Off School Property
Conduct occurring outside of the normal school day or off school property that has a direct and
immediate negative effect on the discipline, educational process, or effectiveness of the school
may result in disciplinary action as provided in this policy. For example, discipline will be
enforced for inappropriate conduct occurring off school property that is a continuation of plans
or threats made on school property.

Prohibited Student Conduct, Activities, and Behaviors
Students are prohibited from engaging in the following conduct, activities, and
behaviors. Discipline for violating the prohibitions may include in-school disciplinary
consequences, alternative program placements, other disciplinary options, and/or out-of-school
short- or long-term suspension.

1. Arson
2. Altering or attempting to alter another individual’s food or beverage
3. Assault (whether physical or verbal) and/or battery
4. Attempting to incite or produce imminent violence directed against another person because of
his or her race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation
by making, transmitting or causing or allowing to be transmitted any telephonic, computerized or
electronic message
5. Attempting to incite or produce imminent violence directed against another person because of
his or her race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation
by broadcasting, publishing or distributing or causing or allowing to be broadcast, published or
distributed, any message or material
6. Cheating
7. Conduct that threatens or jeopardizes the safety of others
8. Cutting class, sleeping, eating or refusing to work in class
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