The District official conducting the investigation or the superintendents designee shall notify the victim and parents as appropriate when the investigation is completed and a decision regarding disciplinary action, as warranted, is determined. The Board, believing that progress is the very foundation of education, recognizes the schools obligation to give private, periodic reports of a students progress to the parents. RCSD reserves the right to send students home who exhibit elevated temperatures and/or other symptoms related to infectious diseases. Safe walking path routes have been identified for students to use when walking to and from school. ; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 921 of Title 18 of the US Code. For these reasons, we would prefer students not wear these types of footwear. 8. fails to follow reasonable requests and directives of a teacher, bus driver, school official or employee or to abide by the rules and regulations of the student handbook of each school which are hereby approved. Users should not plagiarize (or use as their own, without citing the original creator) content, including words or images, from the Internet. To prevent injury, illness and harm to students that may arise as a result of illegal and performance enhancing drug use. Expulsion (JDE) 2. Custodial parent(s) residing with an adult in a home not owned or rented by the custodial parent(s) will present documents to show legal custody. Student Drug Testing Program Extracurricular Activities (JCDAB) The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. At such meetings, the principal and student involved may appear and make a brief summary of the facts and circumstances in support of or against a particular charge or charges and in support of or against the disciplinary decision with respect thereto. Abnormal or erratic behavior indicating intoxication; 3. Phone:601.992.2242 Any attempt to jailbreak or remove the RCSD profile could result in disciplinary action, including suspension. Uniforms could make this problem irrelevant. Information in the permanent record and cumulative folder of individual students shall include: 1. This is the first time the CPS community will have LIVE digital access to all athletic schedules and content through the new website as it showcases the incredible achievements of all our students, coaches and programs. All grades from the previous school(s)/parent information; b. Reglamento de la Escuela Intermedia Northwest Sobre Celulares/Aparatos Electrnicos. * POLICIES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS HANDBOOK ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION BY THE RCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION AS DEEMED NECESSARY. All statements of witnesses, other than those of the principal, student and such students parent or guardian shall be submitted in written form, unless otherwise directed by DDC. Other fees designated by the superintendent as fees related to a valid curriculum educational objective, including transportation; and. The likelihood of a repeat violation by the student involved; 10. Visit Us. Los armarios sern accesibles antes del comienzo de clases 7:55am-8:00am y al final del da a las 2:30 pm. All bus drivers shall promptly make a written report of any misconduct by a student to the principalor designee. All schools are encouraged to have a formal parent-teacher association/organization in which parents, teachers and administrators work together for the support and improvement of the schools. Students excluded from this requirement are those determined to be incapable of school attendance by school officials as based on medical documentation or an identified handicapping condition, and those in a legitimate home instruction program as determined by a school attendance officer. ), he . 5. One middle school required inseams . 2. Trip others when entering/exiting the bus. 4. Gang Activity (JCBB) To perfect or make an appeal for any suspension of more than ten (10) days or expulsion, the student must inform the building principal of his or her desire to appeal, in writing, and within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and school holidays. Questions or Feedback? The grade shall become a part of the grade point average and affect class ranking. Selection of the program shall be by the principal. Shoes or sandals shall be worn at all times. To offer students the privilege of competition and participation in extra-curricular activities as an incentive to stop using such substances. For safety reasons, students may not wear large earrings or other jewelry when they have gym. Extracurricular activities and any other educational activities of the school district which are not designated by the superintendent as valid curriculum educational objectives, such as band trips and athletic events. 5 Essential Parent Survey 2021 Encuestas de Mi Voz, Mi Escuela, Healthy Student Market / Mercado Saludables para nuestros estudiantes, February 24, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. / 24 de febrero de 2023 a las 1:00 P.M. NWMS Library / NWMS Biblioteca, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources. The courses and teachers for the following year are selected by the administration on this basis. The Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards for this policy are standards 14 and 21. The Mississippi Department Education (MDE) shall require every school district to follow the instructional model, which consists of three (3) tiers of instruction: 1. Sponsoring programs for parents and community members on a variety of topics such as early childhood development, literacy, child psychology and proper healthcare throughout the school year. This fee is a classroom/home maintenance fee and will be assessed once per school year. To add a Students ID number to My Payments Plus it must be 9 digits long. The grade point average will be calculated at the end of semester 2 to determine the top two students. The District shall annually and publicly inform parents and eligible students of the following: 1. Principal:Dr. Josh Jones The administrative staff member is required to write, in reasonable details, the facts, symptoms or observations, which form the basis of the reasonable suspicion. There is no fee for this service when offered during the regular school day. The following shall be included in the decision-making process: 3. I can be reached at (517) 817-4703 or by email at Daniel.Brooks@nwschools.org. No student shall be assigned to a grade level more than three (3) grades above or below the grade level that the student would have been assigned by the school from which transfer is made. 2. 4. If a particular user continues to try to connect to an inappropriate site, that workstation will be remotely monitored and the individual will be reported to the Principal of the school and the RCSD Central Office. A student with severe allergies shall be permitted to possess and self-administer epinephrine medications at school and school-sponsored activities/programs under the following conditions: 1. Please refer to the school website for more information. Each user, as well as a minors parent or guardian, voluntarily agrees to release, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify, the Rankin County School District, its officers, board members, employees, and agents, for and against all claims, actions, charges, losses or damages which arise out of the users use of the RCSD network, but not limited to negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, property loss or damage, delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries of data, or service interruptions. 12. The following procedures provide notice and opportunity to be heard in such matters. The Rankin County School District will maintain reports and/or data relative to the number of homeless students served. Florence, MS 39073 The Teacher Support Team will then schedule a meeting with the parent(s) regarding the students attendance. Northwest Classen High School; Prairie Queen Elementary; Pre-K Center at Gatewood; Pre-K Center at Horace Mann; . Furthermore, the Rankin County School District defines reasonable actions including but not limited to promptly reporting the behavior to a teacher, principal, counselor, or other school employee when subjected to bullying or harassing behavior. Parent conference to discuss solutions to the problem. Students shall not sit in or upon vehicles on the school campus. Rankin County School District makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, regarding the quality, accuracy or validity of the data on the Internet. The District Grade Placement Committee will consider all data and notify the school of its recommendations. Summative assessments shall also be used to measure a students progress toward or degree of accomplishment relative to stated goals and objectives (standards) for a subject. Dress Code for Middle School and High School Secondary students shall adhere to the following dress code: Tops: Shirts that fully cover a student's torso (includes stomach, back, and shoulders) without undergarments showing. If the child is a party to an expulsion proceeding, he may be admitted or denied admission pending final disposition. In order to protect the students, staff and guests of the District from an environment that may be harmful to them, the Board hereby prohibits the use of tobacco products by all staff members, employees, visitors or guests on all public school property throughout the Rankin County School District. If the student has an infection that constitutes a medically recognized risk of transmission in the school setting, the superintendent shall consult with individuals as described above to develop an educational plan tailored to the infected students needs. Fax:601.992.1347, NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL Each principal shall maintain a record, kept with the education records of each student, which will indicate all parties other than those specified who have requested or obtained access to a students education records, such access having been granted in accord with provisions heretofore set. Students must receive services, such as transportation, while disputes arebeing settled. 9. b. An accumulation of unexcused absences may be one (1) factor in determining promotion or retention of a student. 2022 - 2023 Dress & Grooming (All Grades). The Rankin County School District will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development of its district-wide parental engagement plan under section 1112 of ESEA: Establishing a district-wide Parental Engagement Steering Committee. Seattle Public Schools' new dress code is meant to stamp out confusing, inconsistent and discriminatory dress codes across individual schools in the district. The Hazelwood School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Should it become necessary to close any or all of the schools by reason of weather or other emergency condition, the superintendent will notify principals and the media prior to 6:00 a.m. if possible. Examples of such items or objects or of substances in this category include but are not limited to: weapons, ammunition, clubs, explosives, firecrackers, knives, guns, replicas of guns, dangerous or pointed or simulative objects, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and/or nonprescription drugs or scheduled substances as defined by law, or drug paraphernalia or prescription drugs which have not been first carried to and approved by the Principal to the parent(s) in writing. Leave or enter the bus at any place other than their assigned school or assigned bus stop without prior approval from their principal or transportation director. Phone:601.939.2288 Kindergarten5th Only foods which meet the criteria of a meal component can be sold. If students are at their lockers during the school day, the following is a list of consequences that could occur: Level 1: Student will be given a verbal warning "Self-administration of prescription asthma and/or anaphylaxis medication" means a student's discretionary use of prescription asthma and/or anaphylaxis medication. In accordance with the Literacy-Based Promotion Act of 2013, each public school student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading at any time, as demonstrated through: 1. performance on a reading screener approved or developed by the MDE, or, 2. through locally determined assessments and teacher observations conducted in Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 3, or. Student will be tested on the last day. Cough alone may not prevent your child from attending school unless it is interfering with a childs sleep or ability to participate in school activities. 6. Jeans are acceptable. The Rankin County School District recognizes the importance of a positive parent/school partnership and encourages all schools to involve parents in the educational program. Teachers will select which assignments qualify for a redo opportunity with the exception of term/semester exams or Dual Enrollment/Advanced Placement courses that are considered college caliber courses and are guided by external institutions. Weapons, Drugs, or Serious Bodily Harm: School personnel may order the removal of a student that results in a change in placement to an appropriate interim alternative educational setting for not more than 45 days if: The student carries a weapon to school or to a school function or acquires a weapon at school or at a school function under the jurisdiction of Rankin County School District; or. Other residency documentation may be approved or required by RCSD administration. Abstinence-Only education includes any type of instruction (on a grade and age appropriate basis) that teaches some or all of the following: the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity, and the likely negative psychological and physical effects of not abstaining; the harmful consequences to the child, the childs parents and society that bearing children out of wedlock is likely to produce, including the health, educational, financial and other difficulties the child and his or her parents are likely to face, as well as the inappropriateness of the social and economic burden placed on others; that unwanted sexual advances are irresponsible and teaches how to reject sexual advances and how alcohol and drug use increases vulnerability to sexual advances; that abstinence from sexual activity before marriage, and fidelity within marriage, is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually-transmitted diseases and related health problems; the current state law related to sexual conduct, including forcible rape, statutory rape, paternity establishment, child support and homosexual activity; and. 213-B Brooks Street Do not leave the device in a vehicle for extended periods of time or overnight. A standardized achievement test(s) or teacher-made special subject test(s) will be administered to determine appropriate classification of the student within 30 days after filing for transfer. No student may be permitted to leave school before the regular hour for dismissal without the prior approval of the principal. The student must request, upon graduation, that a final transcript be sent to the agency or college of his choice. El estudiante necesitar poner su celular en su armario antes de irse a clase. English Learners Use District technologies at appropriate times, in approved places, for educational pursuits. Student Schedules and Course Loads (JBCCC) Private testing will only be accepted after the final day of school each year and no later than the second week prior to the first day of school. The Rankin County School District will use the ELPT and standardized assessment results for exiting ELs from program services. No roller shoes of any type are permitted. District Colors Tops Royal "Wildcat" Blue and/or White Polo style shirt: 2 or 3 buttons only Must be tucked in at all times for all students (including before and after school while on campus) Bottoms Khaki or Black Belts must be worn Si los estudiantes necesitan traer ropa deportiva, trigala en una funda de plstico para ponerla en el armario de gimnasio antes del comienzo de clases. If, however, the Activity Student has tested positive for a second time so that the student will be transferred to the Alternative School, the student may appeal his/her transfer to Alternative School to the Superintendent or his/her designee(s) as outlined in policy JCAA. Section 504 Procedures (Students) (IDDHB) Mission Statement If a student, who is a participant in the Voluntary Drug Testing Program, wishes to withdraw from the Voluntary Drug Testing Program both the student and the students parent or custodial guardian must read, sign and date the Student Drug Testing Programs Withdrawal Form and submit such form to the principal at his/her school, the date the Withdrawal Form is signed by the principal will be the date of withdrawal. Each student is to keep his/her locker locked at all times with only the lock and key provided bythe school principal upon initial assignment, with school district and officials being allowed by this policy to retain an assigned duplicate key or master lock combination. The DDC shall convene and meet within a reasonable period of time as circumstances may dictate and, if possible, during the period of suspension. Frisk or pat-down searches should be conducted by a member of the same sex as the student and in the presence of another staff member and at all times in private where practical (except in exigent or emergency type circumstances). <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Each schools association/organization must have formalized by-laws that receive principal and membership approval. 10.Credit recovery courses completed during the summer will be offered in conjunction with the summer school program. All aspects, circumstances and records of the students case shall be confidential and available only to authorized school officials dealing directly with the student or to the students parents, legal guardians or attorneys for the student or for the Board, or as directed by the court system or police department. A student scores at the lowest level on any part of the Grade 3 or Grade 7 statewide accountability assessment. The Rankin County School District seeks to affirm its commitment to creating healthy and responsible teens in the Rankin County School District by fully complying with the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, Section 37-13-171, and by: Adopting educational programs designed to help students and parents take action to reduce rates of teen birth and sexually transmitted infections and integrating such programs into already established classes, and. During a 28-day period, immediately following positive test result or refuses to be tested, the studentmust submit at least once, or more often as required, to mandatory drug testing at times determined by the testing laboratory. Designating a Parent/School Liaison at each school site to encourage and support parent engagement activities. Records of students who have served eighteen weeks will be reviewed relative to progress made toward meeting the specifications in his individual student contract. Ph . Homeless students must be provided a written statement of their rights whenthey enroll. The goal of providing optimal opportunities for gifted students to realize their maximum potential can be met through a multidimensional approach that involves students in leadership, decision making, and creative yet practical problem solving activity. This policy shall not supersede and take precedence over any other policy or practice which is inconsistent herewith, except as provided in this policy or by rule of law, but shall be construed as supplemental to any other rule, law or policy provision. Florissant, MO 63033. Counsel any person exposed to an infectious agent to seek appropriate medical evaluation. Meals cost cannot be charged in the cafeteria. The final decision regarding grade placement and Carnegie unit credits to be awarded is to bemade by the School Principal. The results of a students drug test shall not be released to anyone other than the parents or guardians of such student, the testing laboratory, the Medical Review Officer, the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, assistant Superintendents, principal or building administrator, school board attorney and other employees of Rankin County School District who have a need to know or handle such information, without the express authorization and consent of the student and his/her parent/guardian. Play on or near a roadway while waiting for the bus to arrive. 4. Principal:Robin Sanders 3. A tardy slip must be secured from the office prior to admittance to class. This protocol is to be in effect for all illegal drugs with the exception of marijuana. 2. Persons failing to comply with this policy will be considered trespassers and shall be liable for prosecution. The goal of the 1:1 initiative is to provide every student with the same device. Completion of student information profile/emergency card. All users are responsible for keeping backups of important data. Please visit the Northwest Family Center and Food Pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30. While its rules have changed, many schools continue to enforce dress codes that students and their advocates criticize as "outdated" and experts say uphold harmful gender and racial norms. Parents will be notified by the administration. Possession of illegal drugs, prescription drugs for which student does not have a prescription, alcohol containers or drug paraphernalia. Each school providing instruction or any other presentation on human sexuality in the classroom, assembly or other official setting shall be required to provide no less than one (1) weeks written notice thereof to the parents of children in such programs of instruction. In supporting the social and emotional well-being of all our students, we commit to respect the human rights and civil liberties of all people, and condemn all hateful speech and violent action directed at any student or individual, including immigrants and people of color. If a student brings a backpack to school, the office will call home and a parent or guardian will need to come get it. Teachers, staff, and student tech team members will be the only individuals to submit RCSD technology work orders or call the RCSD Technology Help Desk. Staph is treated with antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. The users right to use and possession of the property terminates not later than the last day of enrollment unless earlier terminated by RCSD or upon withdrawal from RCSD. The method prescribed by the State Department of Education shall be followed when reporting such unlawful absences. Any out of school suspension or student expulsion shall be reported to the attendance officer as they occur.