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Student Pledge
I pledge to be respectful at our school.
I choose to be responsible and follow each rule.
I promise to be safe in every way.
I will be a COMET every day.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Osage County R-III School District, in partnership with parents and the community, is to provide all students in the district the opportunity to reach their learning potential in a safe, positive environment and to prepare them to achieve their lifelong goals as responsible citizens.
COMETS with CHARACTER
Fatima Elementary uses a positive expectations behavior plan suited for our students. This is a school-wide system used for teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner as any academic subject. This is done in a simple and positive manner with the focus on three behavioral expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Rather than telling students what not to do, the school will focus on the preferred behaviors in a consistent and positive manner.
A matrix of the expectations and a list of some Teacher Managed Behaviors vs. Office Managed Behaviors are included at the end of the handbook.
EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA)
Upon your request, our district is required to provide you, in a timely manner, the following information:
Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.
In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent:
Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and
Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.
SCHOOL HOURS
The school doors open at 7:30 AM. DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILDREN BEFORE 7:30 AM! THERE IS NOT ADEQUATE SUPERVISION AVAILABLE BEFORE 7:30! When students arrive at school each morning they will need to report directly to their classroom. If they eat breakfast, they will need to go to the cafeteria first. School officially starts at 8:00 a.m.
THE BUSES GO AROUND THE BACK OF THE BUILDING STARTING ON THE SUPERINTENDENT’S SIDE AND WILL DROP OFF STUDENTS AT THE SIDE OF THE SCHOOL BY THE CAFETERIA/MULTIPURPOSE ROOM. PARENTS THAT DROP THEIR STUDENTS OFF MUST PULL RIGHT UP TO THE FRONT OF SCHOOL AND DROP THEIR STUDENTS OFF SO THEY ARE NOT WALKING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT!
The last bell rings for student dismissal at 3:10 PM. The teachers escort their students to the designated bus loading area. Parents must notify the school, in writing or by telephone, if the student is not to go to the usual afternoon destination. If there is a change, the student will receive a Bus Pass (if riding a bus) from the office. Students will be sent home the usual method UNLESS A PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION IS RECEIVED BY THE TEACHER AND/OR THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE!
** If your child is having other students ride home on the bus with them (due to parties or sleepovers) please get prior approval from the Elementary Office as some of the buses do get too crowded and cannot accommodate additional passengers.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Parents should telephone the building office (573-455-2375 ext. 2001 or ext. 2002) when your child is going to be absent. When your child is absent from school for more than two days, or an extended absence is anticipated, parents should contact the school office and arrange for make-up work with the teacher. If your child is sick for more than three days in a row, please bring in a doctor’s excuse. If your child misses 5, 8, and 10 days in a semester a letter will be sent home to parents. Repeated absences may result in your child falling below grade level and having to be retained. When a child misses 10 days in a semester the principal will request a conference with the parents to discuss their child’s excessive absences. If you know ahead of time your child will be absent for several days, please contact the child’s teacher to get any work your child will miss. This will help the child stay up with the work missed while they were absent.
Depending on reasons your child is absent and also the circumstances, a report may be made to the Department of Social Services: Children’s Division.
Punctuality is important in the work field and also at school. Students who arrive after the 8:00 AM bell are considered tardy. They must report to the office to sign in before going to their regular classroom. This assists the office in keeping accurate records of student attendance and lunch count. Perfect attendance requires less than 3 tardies.
RELEASE OF STUDENTS
No student will be permitted to leave the school building during the day without official clearance from the office. Any individual who appears in the classroom to pick up a student will be referred to the office for consent prior to the student’s release.
Students will not be released into the custody of anyone other than the parent, guardian, or person designated in writing by the parent or guardian. Students will not be released to walk to a designated pick-up location. Parents must pick up and sign-out students from the office. In emergency situations, a phone call from the parent or guardian will be honored.
If a student is to go home with another student, parental permission is required. A bus pass will be issued if bus transportation is involved, and alternative bus transportation will be allowed if space is available on the bus. No sleeping bags, pillows, glass, or large objects may be transported on the bus due to space.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
We will have Parent/Teacher conferences one day each school year. Parent/Teacher conferences are Thursday, October 17, 2024. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate in these important conferences. Your child’s success can and will depend upon how much interest you take in their education. Mid-Quarter progress reports are also sent home.
PUPIL ACADEMIC PROGRESS/GRADES
The Osage R-III Schools have adopted a uniform grading scale. Grades reported on the Quarterly Report Card shall reflect test scores, daily activities, assignments, and class participation.
QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS
If you have any questions or problems related to your child’s classroom or teachers, please contact the teacher first. If a solution cannot be worked out between you and the teacher, then please call the principal. If the principal cannot solve the problem, then please call the superintendent.
HOMEWORK POLICY
STRIKE SHEET
The Homework Strike Sheet is the most common way Fatima Elementary teachers in grades 3 – 6 approach late assignments – “Five strikes and you stay after school”. Each DAY that a student has a late assignment(s) will be a STRIKE.
COMPACT
As educators and parents we need to impress upon our young people the importance of completing all assignments. Students need to recognize their responsibility to themselves and their education.
As a school, we will:
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.
Assign meaningful homework with clear direction and return it promptly with comments.
Offer special assistance and appropriate time to students who progress at different rates.
As a family, we will:
Monitor our child’s progress and supervise completion of homework.
Read at home together, or encourage our child to read nightly.
As a student, I will:
Attend school regularly, ready to learn with homework completed.
Use my time wisely by reading for pleasure and joining in cultural, recreational, and learning activities.
HONOR ROLL
Fatima Elementary recognizes students’ academics with certificates of achievement for grades three to six. Qualifications for honor roll are determined based on core subjects with the following criteria:
A Honor Roll – 23 to 24 points; an A equals 4 points (1 B is allowed; the other grades must be A’s)
B Honor Roll – 18+ (1 C is allowed; the other grades must be A’s or B’s)
GRADE CARDS & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Periodically notes, newsletters, etc. are sent home with students. Parents should expect their students to deliver communications. If additional copies are needed for separated parents, you may provide addresses and request them (annually). It is the parents’ responsibility to provide us mailing addresses. Please be patient with these requests.
TESTING
Fatima Elementary is required to give the state of Missouri’s standardized tests for students in grade 3 – 6. These tests are given in the spring of each year. In order to measure the students’ progress and monitor the academic success of all students K – 6th grade, the school district has pre- and post- tests throughout the school year. The students may also take FAST FORWARD progress tests, A/R and/or STAR test. These tests help the teachers assess and meet the needs of their students.
TITLE I PROGRAM
STRIVE
STRIVE is a state-assisted gifted program. State law requires this program must go beyond the level of instruction ordinarily provided in regular public school programs. They must be different in quantity and in kind. Unlike most special education programs, instruction for the gifted is not mandatory in Missouri.
STRIVE is a “pull-out” program. Primary grades receive 150 minutes in the program a week.
COUNSELING PROGRAM
The Fatima Elementary Counseling program is designed to help all children as they grow and develop. Parents, students, and teachers have access to the counseling service at school. A student may request a private conference by talking to the counselor, leaving a note, or asking the principal or teacher to set up the appointment. Parents may call the counselor to schedule an appointment. All students receive lessons bi-weekly.
Behavior Interventionist (B.I.)
A behavior interventionist works to help eliminate or minimize disruptive and negative behaviors by replacing them with positive behaviors and actions. The behavior interventionist will work with all types of students, who have been identified by a team of staff members, to create individual interventions that help with identified areas of concern. The behavior interventionist will work alongside staff members to provide and implement certain tools that will help students to be successful inside the classroom. The ultimate goal is for the B.I. to build skills with the students to help them be successful inside and outside school walls
PTO
Fatima Elementary is lucky to have an active and involved Parent/Teacher Organization. Since Fatima Elementary is your child’s school, becoming involved in the PTO gives you an opportunity to be a part of his/her educational school experience. The PTO meets at least quarterly. You will receive notification of PTO meeting dates. The PTO has done many things to help the elementary over the years, including playground equipment, carnivals, field trips, incentives for students, and promethean boards and tablets for all elementary classrooms. Active membership promotes a strong school/community relationship.
Prescription Medication:
Self-Administering of Medication:
The following conditions require exclusion from the public setting:
Fever of 100 degrees or higher
Undiagnosed rashes
Vomiting/diarrhea
Fainting spells
Impetigo
Scabies
Ringworm
Red-inflamed eyes/Pink eye
Other common childhood diseases
Specific situations: Head Lice – Excluded until medical treatment has been initiated and all nits are removed per exam by office personnel. If a student is infected with live head lice, the student should not return to school for 24 hours after the discovery of the head lice to allow for treatment. When a student who had a live head lice infestation returns to school, the student will be examined by the school nurse. If live head lice are found at that time, the parent/guardian will again be called and reinstructed concerning treatment. The student will be excluded from school for 24 hours to allow for additional treatment. This process will continue until the student is free of head lice.
Chicken Pox – Excluded 7 days from the onset of the rash.
Strep Throat – Excluded 24 hours after treated with antibiotic and no fever.
We recommend practices and procedures outlined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Osage County Health Department, and Centers for Disease Control. At the principal’s discretion, a physician’s approval may be required before a child is allowed to return to the classroom.
DRESS CODE & PERSONAL APPEARANCE
All students are asked to help themselves and their school to maintain a clean and neatly dressed student body. We have asked all students to follow our school dress code.
Cut-off shirts, shirts above the waist, see through shirts, spaghetti strap tops and strap type t-shirts (muscle shirts) are prohibited at all times. Shirts and blouses must reach the waist and cover the stomach area at all times. Shoulder straps must be at least 1” wide and cover bra straps at all times.
Pants, sweats, shorts, or jeans with holes above the knees that create an inappropriate appearance or that are distracting are prohibited.
Shorts may be worn, providing the following guidelines are used:
Shorts must be longer than a student’s middle knuckle on their middle finger with their arms resting at their side.
It is hoped that a quick solution may be found in order that the student may return to class promptly. The student may be asked to change the article of clothing, call a parent or guardian, and request appropriate clothing from home be brought to school promptly, or the child will remain in the principal’s office until dismissal time. Refusal to cooperate with the request to change clothing may result in disciplinary action.
CLASSROOM PARTIES
Seasonal classroom parties will be scheduled near the end of the school day and last approximately one hour. The teachers and room parents will use their discretion as to the party’s format with the approval of the principal. Guidelines for all other parties, including birthday parties, must have the approval of the classroom teacher prior to the activity. Letters will be sent to parents outlining party guidelines and requesting volunteers before each event. Please try to bring healthy snacks and avoid sweet and sugary treats as much as possible! Treats for the parties need to be prepackaged store bought items with a list of ingredients, preferably in individual size serving. We need to be mindful of students with food allergies.
**No soda (or flavored water) is allowed in classrooms. Glass bottles are prohibited.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies will be scheduled throughout the school year with age-appropriate subjects and activities. Parent/teacher ideas for assemblies must be approved through the principal’s office prior to plans being implemented. New ideas are welcomed and reviewed yearly.
EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
These activities take the students off the school grounds. Their purpose is to enhance the students’ learning and knowledge. These are scheduled by the staff with administrator approval. A child not enrolled in Fatima Elementary School may not accompany chaperones on field trips. If a parent so desires to take other siblings along, they may join the group at the site, but may not ride the buses or be included in the group rates.
Field trips are a part of the educational process and are not to be used as a reward or punishment. The building principal will determine if it is unsafe or detrimental to the group for a particular child to go on a field trip and notify that child’s parents.
Cafeteria Procedures – Teachers will escort students to the cafeteria at the assigned times. The students are to move through the cafeteria line in a quiet and orderly fashion, seat themselves as directed by the cafeteria supervisor, and eat their food in a courteous manner. All food will be consumed in the cafeteria during the student’s lunchtime.
NATURAL DISASTERS
Staff and students are required to follow all natural disaster drill guidelines. This includes taking precautionary actions within or vacating the building. The following signals will be used to signal emergency activity.
Whenever possible, specific instructions will be announced over the PA system. Appropriate emergency evacuation and take-cover diagrams are posted in all classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, and in each student’s handbook.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Individuals wishing to use the building to provide activities beyond the regular school day must receive prior approval from the administration. Persons making a request need to make a formal application, provide proof of insurance, and agree to accept responsibility for the activity. The school does not provide transportation services for students staying beyond the school day. A staff member must be present any time the building is used by outside entities. Please contact Matt Verslues (HS Assistant Principal) if you would like to reserve the building for an event.
ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations or individuals who wish to have letters, messages, or communications of any type distributed by the school must receive prior approval from the administrative office before distributing. Solicitation of materials or sale of items on school property is prohibited between the hours of 7:30AM and 3:15PM without administrative approval.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
The student shall:
1. Follow classroom expectations and show respect for others at all times.
Attend school regularly and put forth their best efforts in all they do.
Show good sportsmanlike conduct at all activities, both at school and away from school.
** Always remember that you represent Fatima Elementary School!
***The Comets with Character Matrix is at the back of the handbook. The Matrix lists the expectations of the students in all of the school settings.*** A copy of the Minor Referral form is also in the Appendix.
Consequences for inappropriate behavior may include counseling, discipline, or punishment.
Counseling is the act of talking and listening to students and their parents about concern and behaviors that affect the student’s education. This ongoing process involves the student, parents, and our personnel.
Discipline is the act of instructing students on methods to help improve performance and /or behavior for future endeavors. The focus is to improve attitude, behavior, self-respect, etc. in the future.
Punishment is retribution for past deeds by taking away privileges, removing from class, or suspension from activities for past actions. The focus of punishment is to prevent students from repeating past actions in the future. If punishment is administered, it should be consistent for all students. If a student continues to violate rules or behave inappropriately, the student’s teacher shall contact the child’s parents about the problem and actions taken.
In the event that a student’s behavior does not improve or a severe infraction occurs, the student (and pertinent documentation) will be referred to the principal. Once a student has been referred to the principal for inappropriate behavior, the action will be handled according to the School Behavior Code and Consequences.
SCHOOL BEHAVIOR CODE, DISCIPLINE POLICIES, AND CONSEQUENCES
This behavior code serves as a guideline for types of misconduct and their consequences. This list is not all-inclusive. In individual cases, the principal may need to exceed or reduce the consequences listed. The severity and intention of the act will be considered, and the consequences may be adjusted at the discretion of the administrator. Prior to any implementation of consequences more severe than those prescribed by the guidelines, parents will receive notification.
Potential Consequences/Punishments & Explanations
Violation of Fatima Elementary School’s rules and behavior guidelines may be referred directly to the principal for action. Action taken by the principal could follow these guidelines.
Student/Principal Conference – The principal and teacher talk to the student about the incident with emphasis on getting the student’s input and reaching an agreeable method of resolving the problem.
Warning – Student is notified that he or she is being placed on probationary status and, if additional incidents occur, appropriate disciplinary measures will be implemented.
Removal from Class – Student is temporarily removed from class.
Parent Contact/Conference – Parents are formally notified of the incident by either a telephone call, in writing, or a formal meeting between the parents and school administration/staff. When appropriate, the student will be present.
Revoke Privileges – Student is denied specific privileges, such as recess, field trips, assemblies, class activities, programs, or events.
Lunch Detention – Student will sit by themselves to eat in the lunchroom.
Office Time Out – Student will sit in the office quietly and complete a Think Sheet. They will work on missed class work.
Restitution – Students are required to pay restitution for damages caused from improper behavior.
In-School Detention (ISD) – Student is punished by spending time (2 hours or half a day) in the office or ISS room, doing assigned work.
After-School Detention (ASD) – Student is punished by staying after school for a specific number of days. Parents will be notified prior to the student being required to serve detention. After-school detention may be assigned by the principal with input from teachers and parents. (Teachers may assign detention with parental cooperation.)
Detention will be served in one-hour increments from 3:10 – 4:10 pm.
Pupils will be assigned work during detention.
Students may request tutoring assistance from the supervising teacher, provided others are not disturbed and a quiet atmosphere is maintained.
Parents will be responsible for picking up their child at an agreed time.
In-School Suspension (ISS) – Student is punished for a specific time by denying his privilege to attend regular school while suspended. The student is held accountable for any work that is missed during the period of suspension. The number of days to be served shall be between 1-10 days at the principal’s discretion. ISS may be assigned by the principal only. Teachers and parents may be asked for input regarding the situation. Teachers will be asked to provide work for credit for students serving in ISS. Work will include regular classroom assignments and extra work. ISS will be served in the office or in the ISS room. Students may not attend school activities while serving ISS. Students will receive full credit on all assignments and tests while they are serving ISS.
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) – Students are punished for a specific period of time, by denying the privilege for the student to come to school, be on the school grounds for any reason, or attend school activities. Parents are contacted to pick up students if OSS is generated during the regular class day. Parents of students who are in OSS will be required to meet with the principal prior to the student returning to school. Parents will be notified in writing of the specific reason for the suspension, meeting date and time, and other pertinent information. Students will not receive credit for work missed during OSS!!
Expulsion – Students are punished by expulsion from school for a prolonged period of time, generally 30 days or more. Students who are expelled from school will not be allowed to be on the school grounds, attend any school activities, or receive credit during the period of expulsion. Expulsion must be assigned and approved through the Superintendent.
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING CONSEQUENCES
Under normal circumstances, the school will handle disciplinary problems in a confidential manner and within the school facilities. A reasonable effort will be made to notify parents of any violations and discipline procedures related to such action. The principal will consider the child’s age and intentions when deciding on appropriate consequences. Providing a safe learning environment for all the students is needed to ensure the students’ wellbeing. Students that are caught lying to the principal when being questioned about a discipline incident will be assigned an Office Timeout or ISD in addition to any consequences they might receive for breaking a rule!
When appropriate, the local authorities will be notified and all necessary/mandatory information turned over to them. The appropriate authorities may include: the Osage County Sheriff’s Department, Division of Children’s Services, Juvenile Officers, etc.
Failure by a student to follow behavior guidelines may result in one or more of the following disciplinary actions being taken: (Please refer to #1-15 on previous list.)
INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
A. Arson
Starting a fire or causing an explosion with intention to damage property or buildings.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 1-180 days OSS and restitution if appropriate.
2nd Referral: Referral to the Board of Education for possible expulsion.
B. Assault
Attempting to cause injury to another person; intentionally placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent personal injury.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: 5 days OSS and referral to the Juvenile Officer.
2nd Referral: 10 days OSS, referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action, and referral to the Juvenile Officer.
3rd Referral: Referral to the Board of Education for possible expulsion.
3rd – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 9 days OSS and referral to the Juvenile Officer.
2nd Referral: 10 days OSS, referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action, and referral to the Juvenile Officer.
3rd Referral: Referral to the Board of Education for possible expulsion.
C. Bullying
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade:
1st Referral: Conference/Warning
2nd Referral: Office Timeout
3rd Referral: .5 Day ISS
4th Referral 1 Days ISS
5th Referral: 2 Days OSS
6th Referral: 2 Days ISS & 3 Days OSS
7th Referral: 9 Days OSS and Referral to Juvenile Officer
4th – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Conference/Warning and/or ISS
2nd Referral: 1 Day ISS
3rd Referral: 2 Days ISS
4th Referral: 2 Days OSS
5th Referral: 2 Days ISS & 3 Days OSS
6th Referral : 9 Days OSS and Referral to Juvenile Office
7th Referral: 10 Days OSS, Referral to Juvenile Office, Referral to Superintendent for further disciplinary action
D. Bus Misconduct
Any offense committed by a student on a district owned or contracted bus. See bus conduct section (pp 26-27): any problem, which falls under a serious infraction, shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the school. Bus riding privileges may be suspended or revoked.
Kindergarten – 1st Grade:
1st Referral: A conference with the Principal. Student will be assigned a seat on the bus close to the bus driver for 3-5 days.
2nd Referral: Loss of Recess. Students will be assigned a seat on the bus for 10 days.
3rd Referral: .5 Day ISS. Students will have a permanent seat assignment.
4th Referral: 1 Days ISS & 3 Day Bus Suspension
5th Referral: 2 Days ISS & 5 Day Bus Suspension
6th Referral: 7 Day Bus Suspension & 3 Days ISS
7th Referral: 10 Day Bus Suspension & 3 Days ISS
8th Referral: 15 Day Bus Suspension & 3 Days ISS
9th Referral: 20 Day Bus Suspension & Referral to the Superintendent for additional days.
1st Referral: A conference with the Principal. Student will be assigned a seat on the bus close to the bus driver for 3-5 days. Loss of Recess
2nd Referral: ½ Day ISS. Students will be assigned a seat on the bus for 10 days.
3rd Referral: 1 Day ISS. Students will have a permanent seat assignment.
4th Referral: 2 Days ISS & 3 Day Bus Suspension
5th Referral: 3 Days ISS & 5 Day Bus Suspension
6th Referral: 7 Day Bus Suspension & 3 Days ISS
7th Referral: 10 Day Bus Suspension & 3 Days ISS
8th Referral: 15 Day Bus Suspension & 3 Days ISS
9th Referral: 20 Day Bus Suspension & Referral to the Superintendent for additional days.
E. Computer Violation
Any act which violates the technology contract signed by the parent and student at the beginning of the year.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Conference/Warning and/or loss of privilege for one day.
2nd Referral: 1 day of ISS and loss of privileges for two days.
3rd Referral: 3 days of ISS and 3 dayloss of computer privileges.
F. Dangerous Materials
Any non-school related items brought to school which could potentially cause harm to another student, such as lighters, fishing hooks; bullets……
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference; item confiscated; and parent contacted to pick it up.
2nd Referral: 1 Day ISS; item confiscated; and parent contacted to pick it up.
3rd Referral 2 Days ISS; item confiscated; and parent contacted to pick it up.
4th Referral 3 Days OSS; item confiscated
G. Academic Dishonesty/Cheating/Plagiarism
Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery (Student signs parent’s name!). This also includes cheating or plagiarism.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference & Zero on assignment/test and Office Timeout and/or
Loss of Recess
2nd Referral: 1 Days ISS & Zero on assignment or test
3rd Referral: 2 Days ISS & Zero on assignment or test
4th Referral: 3 Days ISS & Zero on assignment or test
H. Disruptive Devices including Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
Cell phones, other electronic devices, or any other disruptive devices (including fidget spinners) should not be out during the school day. These devices may not be out at school. Please keep them at home. If they are brought to school they must be turned off and left in their backpacks. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen phones or devices. The use of cell phones/electronic devices on the school bus is up to the bus driver. A fidget spinner will be allowed if it is listed in a documented plan; i.e. IEP or student/teacher contract.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Confiscated by the teacher and student must pick up at the end of the day.
2nd Referral: Confiscated; given to the principal; and student must pick up at the end of the day.
3rd Referral: Confiscated; given to the principal; and parent must come to school and pick up the device.
4th Referral: Confiscated; given to the principal; 1 Day of ISS; and parent must come to school and pick up the device. The student is banned from bringing any devices to school.
I. Disruptive & Inappropriate Language or Acts (Inappropriate Behavior)
Behavior that includes excessive talking, disruptive acts, inattentiveness, restlessness, horseplay, and mischief. This includes verbal or written language or gestures that is directed at any person and is rude, vulgar, or inappropriate in nature.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference
2nd Referral: Principal/Student Conference / Office time out / Loss of recess (1)/Alternative Recess
3rd Referral: .5 Days ISS
4th Referral: 1 Day ISS
5th Referral: 2 Days ISS
6th Referral: 2 Days OSS
3rd Grade – 4th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference / Office time out / Loss of recess (1)/Alternative Recess
2nd Referral: .5 Day ISS
3rd Referral: 1 Day ISS
4th Referral: 2 Days ISS
5th Referral: 2 Days OSS
6th Referral: 3 Days OSS
3rd Referral: 3 Days ISS
4th Referral: 5 Days ISS
5th Referral: 2 Days OSS
6th Referral: 3 Days OSS
J. Disrespectful Behavior
Behavior that is disrespectful in nature such as not listening to their teachers, refusing to do what they are told to do by a teacher, or showing defiance toward a teacher or staff member.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference
2nd Referral: Principal/Student Conference / Office time out / Loss of recess (1)/Alternative Recess
3rd Referral: .5 Day ISS
4th Referral: 1 Day ISS
5th Referral: 2 Days ISS
6th Referral: 2 Days OSS
3rd Grade – 4th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference / Office time out / Loss of recess (1)/Alternative Recess
2nd Referral: 1 Days ISS
3rd Referral: 2 Days ISS
4th Referral: 3 Days ISS
5th Referral: 2 Days OSS
6th Referral: 3 Days OSS
2nd Referral: 2 Days ISS
3rd Referral: 3 Days ISS
4th Referral: 3 Days ISS
5th Referral: 3 Days OSS
6th Referral: 5 Days OSS
K. Drugs/Alcohol
Use, possession, or sale of any unauthorized prescription/non-prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, inhalant, counterfeit drugs, or drug-related paraphernalia; or under the influence of any of the above at school, any school-sponsored activities, or on a school bus.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 10 Days OSS or possible referral to the Superintendent for 10-180 days, and referral
to the Juvenile Officer
2nd Referral: 10 days OSS, referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action, and
referral to the Juvenile Officer
L. Extortion/Gambling
Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 5 Days ISS or 1-10 Days of OSS
2nd Referral: 10 Days OSS and/or referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action,
and referral to the Juvenile Officer
3rd Referral: Referral to the School Board for Expulsion
M. Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension
Coming within 1,000 feet of any public school in the district while on suspension for any offense that requires reporting to law enforcement, or for an act of school violence or drug-related activity defined by district policy as a serious violation of the district’s discipline policy. In determining whether to suspend or expel a student, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee, and whether the student’s presence within 1,000 feet of the school is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the school’s disciplinary policy.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 3 days OSS
2nd Referral: 5 days OSS
3rd Referral: 10-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion
N. False Alarms
Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, or making false reports.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: 1-day ASD or 1-day ISS
2nd Referral: 2 days OSS and 1-day ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days OSS or Referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action
3rd – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 2 days ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS and 5 days OSS
3rd Referral: 10 days OSS or Referral to the Superintendent for further disciplinary action
O. Fighting
Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally, or by physical action and physical aggression is apparent.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: 1 day ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days OSS
3rd – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: 3 days ISS
2nd Referral: 2 days OSS and 2 Days ISS
3rd Referral: 5 days OSS
P. Public Display of Affection
Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference
2nd Referral: Principal/Student Conference and Office Timeout and/or Loss of Recess/Alternative Recess and/or ISD
3rd Referrals: 2 days ISS
3rd – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference & 1 day of ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd Referral: 5 days ISS
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference & 1 Hour Office Time Out
2nd Referral: 1-day ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference & 1 day of ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd Referral: 5 days OSS
R. Tardies
Showing up late to school or to a class without permission or a valid excuse. Tardies accumulate each semester and start over at the beginning of a new semester.
Kindergarten – 6th Grade:
4th Tardy: Principal/Student Conference
5th Tardy: Parent Conference & Loss of Recess
6th Tardy: 1 day ISS
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference and Office Time Out & Return of, or restitution of, stolen property
2nd Referral: 1-day ISS & Return of, or restitution of, stolen property
3rd Referral: 3 days ISS & Return of, or restitution of, stolen property and Referral to
the Juvenile Officer
3rd – 6th Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference & 1 day of ISS & Return of, or restitution of, stolen
property
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS & Return of, or restitution of, stolen property
3rd Referral: 3 days OSS & Return of, or restitution of, stolen property and Referral to
the Juvenile Officer
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
1st Referral: Principal/Student Conference & Office Timeout or ISD
2nd Referral: Loss of Recess/Alternative Recess and/ or .5-day ISD
The bus driver is in full charge of the bus and the students. The driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children while on the bus and shall report to the principal any act that would endanger the safety and welfare of the students.
OSAGE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPUTER USAGE AGREEMENT
Access to district’s technology is an unparalleled opportunity to interact with the world at large. This opportunity brings with it a number of responsibilities. In order to use the technology services available at Osage County R-III School District, the student and parent(s) /guardian(s) must read the following technology usage policy and sign the usage agreement before the student will be allowed to use the technology services.
