Handbook Changes

 

2020/2021

PARENT/ STUDENT HANDBOOK CHANGES

 

The full handbook may be accessed on the Stapleton Public Schools Website (https://www.stapletonschools.org/).  You may also request a copy from the business office. 

 

Return the signed items to the office by Friday, October 2, 2020

• Parent Computer Loan Agreement 
• Media Denial Form
• Receipt of 2020/2021 Parent Student Handbook
• $25.00 Computer use 

 

Updated Calendar (page 6 of handbook and on the school website)

 

Computer Rotation Program

• Each year the freshman students will be given a new Chromebook.   
• They will keep this computer for the four years they are in high school
• The computers will be turned in at the end of each year for cleaning and maintenance but will then be given to them at the beginning of the next year
• Students will pay $25.00 a year for internal insurance 
• At the end of the senior year, they are able to keep their computer IF they have paid $25.00 for four years. 

 

2:41/Friday Dismissal 

 

This was changed to equalize class time for the last 2 hours. (Page 7)

 

Lunch Prices

Elementary Lunch $2.50

Secondary Lunch - $2.95

Adults $3.85

Breakfast - $1.50

Second Main Entree - $.60

Third Main Entree - $1.00

Extra Milk - $.40

Additional dessert - $.60

There will be no charge for items left over  from breakfast

(Page 10)

 

Report Cards

Parents will be informed of the first and third 9-week grades, but the average will continue instead of starting over 2nd and 4th quarters. Nine-week grades do not appear on the student’s permanent record but are given to parents as an indication of how the student is progressing.  Semester grades do appear on the student’s permanent record and determine whether or not the student receives credit in that class for the semester.  The elementary school will continue to use standard based grading. (Page 13)

 

Eligibility

Eligibility participation in extra-curricular school activities is encouraged and desirable for all students. At the same time, the principle mission and responsibility for each student is to establish a firm academic foundation. During the period of ineligibility, the student must meet with his/her teacher(s) to discuss those areas in which he/she needs improvement. Each teacher shall inform the respective student(s) of the area(s) in need of improvement and direct them on how to address the deficiencies in those areas beyond the regular school day. 

 

The following eligibility requirements have been established by both schools for participation in Sandhills Valley Cooperative activity practices and competitions:

 

1. 9-12 grade students must be passing all classes each week to be eligible to participate in competition. If a student is failing one class, he/she may not participate in competitions of that week of eligibility. 
2. All 7-8 grade students must be passing all classes with the exception of ONE in order to be eligible to participate in competition. 
3. Weekly eligibility will begin the second full week of each semester and will be determined each Monday at 12:00 PM through Powerschool reporting (by administration teams). In addition, each administration team will transfer an ineligibility list to the Athletic Director for that week’s participation. The ineligibility window will begin on Tuesday through the completion of the following Monday. 
4. Each Thursday prior, a preliminary eligibility list will be drawn to notify potentially ineligible student-athletes and coaches of academic deficiencies. 
5. The Coach and/or Activities Director will notify each student of his/her ineligibility. The Administration team will be responsible for notifying parents/guardians of the ineligible student. 
6. Given any student 7-12 is ineligible, he/she may NOT travel or participate that week of eligibility in any competition.
7. Attendance - Students must be in attendance the entire school day of practice and competition. If competition falls on a day without school, the student must be in attendance of the entire school day prior to the event scheduled. Failure to attend will result in the student being withheld from participation within the activity. The Administration team of the school in which the student resides retains the right to grant participation should exceptional circumstances prevail based upon individual school attendance policy. There excused absences must be medically excused or excused by the Principal/Superintendent of the student’s school.

 

PBIS 

PBIS is short for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports.  It is based on principles of applied behavior analysis and the prevention approach and values of positive behavior support. 

 

PBIS is a framework for assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.  Effective classroom management and preventive school discipline are essential for supporting teaching and learning.  

 

A committee made of elementary instructors, secondary instructors, paraprofessional, parents, and students are guiding the PBIS progress in our school system.  This committee has created a behavior matrix build around the concept that Stapleton Public Schools is a RARE school.  The purpose of a PBIS behavior matrix is to identify and display positive behaviors that meet behavioral expectations across all school contexts and settings.

 

PBIS Matrix

 

(Page 19)