Student Guide to Positive Behavior

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Groveport Madison Local School District
GuidetoPositive
StudentBehavior
2016-2017
Bruce Hoover, Superintendent
GROVEPORT MADISON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent’s Message
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! Education is a team effort. Students, parents, teachers, and other staff
members all working together can make this successful and wonderful year for our students. The Groveport
Madison Guide to Positive Student Behavior is a resource guide that provides basic information and procedures for
both you and your child to follow.
This guide is designed in accordance with board policy and the Student Code of Conduct and is updated annually.
Keep in mind that policy adoption and revision may occur any time throughout the year. Changes in policy or other
rules that affect the Guide to Positive Student Behavior provisions will be made available to students and parents
through newsletters and other forms of communications.
Please take the time to read and review this entire manual with your child. This guide is intended to provide you with
a reference guide of school policies that you can refer back to during the school year. If you have questions about
any of the enclosed material, please contact your child's principal.
We take pride in serving our students and parents and are delighted you have chosen to send your child to our
district for his/her education. Let us work together to provide the best academic environment for all students. We
want our students to share in the excitement and experiences offered by our Cruiser community.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Steps Towards Building a Positive Student Climate ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Rights of Students and Parents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Responsibilities of Students ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Consequences and Strategies to Correct Inappropriate Student Behavior .................................................................................................. 8
Student Behavior Intervention Strategies ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Code of Conduct / Minor Behaviors and Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 11
Code of Conduct / Major Behaviors and Consequences ............................................................................................................................. 17
Helping Students Step Up to Academic Success /Tips for Parents ............................................................................................................ 29
Board of Education Procedures and Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Zero Tolerance ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Gun Free School Act ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Dress Code.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Hazing and Bullying ................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Attendance Policy.................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Bus Conduct ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Wireless Communication Device ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
Administration of Prescription Medication .............................................................................................................................................. 43
Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 Complainant Procedure..................................................................................................................... 44
Federal Education Reporting and Privacy Act (FERPA) ...................................................................................................................... 45
Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information Form .................................................................................................................... 48
Media and Internet Release Form ................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Student Internet Acceptable Use Form......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Student/Parent or Guardian Acknowledgement Form ................................................................................................................................. 52
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Rev. 04/2016)
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A GUIDE TO POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Groveport Madison Local Schools (GMLS) celebrates and rewards safe, respectful, and responsible behavior in its schools. We believe
that when students are aware of what is expected of them and the consequences of misbehavior are made clear; the great majority of
our students will make wise choices.
However, when a student fails to meet expected standards of behavior, the student will be held accountable for his or her behavior. The
Groveport Madison Local Schools (GMLS) Guide to Positive Student Behavior enables students, families, and staff to learn
expectations for positive behavior, intervention, and disciplinary actions that may result from misbehavior.
The examples of offenses listed in the GMLS Guide to Positive Student Behavior are not intended to provide a complete list of offenses
that may result in disciplinary action. Any act that disrupts learning and threatens the order, the safety of students, and the
school environment will be considered for disciplinary action.
WHEN THE GUIDE TO POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR APPLIES
The Guide to Positive Student Behavior applies to all GMLS students:
• On school grounds before, during and after school hours;
• At any other time when the school is being used by a school group;
• Off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event;
• Whenever a GMLS student represents his or her school;
• On a school bus, a school-sponsored vehicle, or at any GMLS bus stop related to all school/district property and vehicles;
• At all times whenever a student's conduct is related to school or school activities.
The Board of Education has adopted policies that relate to student activities, student behavior, and student discipline. Students must
abide by these policies and guidelines. Students, parents, and staff members are also expected to acquaint themselves fully with
school building procedures. Additionally, removal, suspension, expulsion and appeal procedures are posted in a visible location in each
school building located in the main office and are also available to parents and students upon request.
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STEPS TO BUILDING POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE
• Build RELATIONSHIPS and COMMUNICATE caring
• EMPOWER students
• Provide a SAFE and SECURE environment
• Model and teach how to be RESPONSIBLE
• Build TRUST between students and staff
• Communicate HIGH EXPECTATIONS to students
• Teach and show RESPECT through social/emotional learning strategies
• Help students establish and demonstrate a positive ATTITUDE each day
• Support frequent COMMUNICATION with parents, guardians and the community
• Encourage parents and community members to BE PARTNERS
• Teach CONFLICT MANAGEMENT and pro-social skill development
• TEACH and ENCOURAGE expected behaviors
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RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS
In public schools, parents and students have certain rights given by federal and state laws and Board of Education policies.
Nevertheless, the individual rights of students will be weighed against the safety and welfare of the majority of students in the schools.
AS A GMLS STUDENT AND PARENT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
Due Process of Law
Before a student is suspended, the student has the right to receive written notice of the reason for the intended suspension
and has an opportunity for an informal hearing. Before a student is expelled, the student and the parent, has the right to
receive written notice of the reason for the proposed expulsion and has an opportunity for a formal hearing.
AS A GMLS STUDENT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT:
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To expect a free education in a positive learning environment;
To expect that the school you attend will be a safe place;
To expect that you will not be subjected to discrimination;
To expect to be informed about all school rules and regulations.
Students' rights to decisions concerning searches to persons or property will be balanced by the responsibility of the school to protect
the safety and welfare of all students. Lockers are the property of the school system and are on temporary loan to students. All
lockers are subject to examination by school personnel at any time. The regulation also applies to the use of any school
district equipment including furniture, computers and related accessories.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
AS A GMLS STUDENT, YOU HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY:
• To know and follow the rules and regulations of Groveport Madison Local Schools;
• To do your part to create a positive environment at your school by working toward academic excellence, striving for perfect
attendance, and participating in school activities;
• To respect the dignity and worth of yourself, your fellow students, your teachers and the school staff;
• To respect the authority of teachers, school administrators and other authorized personnel in maintaining discipline;
• To behave in a way that does not disrupt the educational process or lead to physical or emotional harm;
• To learn problem-solving skills to effectively handle conflict situations in an effort to avoid disrespectful and harmful behaviors.
STUDENTS ARE PERSONALLY AND SOLEY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND SECURITY OF THEIR PERSONAL
BELONGINGS AND THE SCHOOL ITEMS ISSUED TO THEM. THE GROVEPORT MADISON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION ASSUME NO RESPONSIBLITY FOR THE LOSS, THEFT, DAMAGE, OR VANDALISM TO A STUDENT'S
PERSONAL OR SCHOOL-ISSUED PROPERTY.
STEPS TO MAKING GOOD CHOICES
Think it through
Gather information
Weigh your choices
Review what you did
• Learn from your choices
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LEARNING MATTERS
“Education is not received. It is achieved.”
~Anonymous
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CONSEQUENCES AND STRATEGIES TO CORRECT INAPPROPRIATE
BEHAVIOR
All students have the right to learn. No student has the right to disrupt the learning activities of others. The safety and
security of your child is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment.
The Guide to Positive Student Behavior provides definitions of behavior infractions and defines the consequences that can result due to
inappropriate conduct. Unacceptable behavior is defined in a progressive order as Minor and Major Consequences.
The GMLS staff is responsible for providing corrective instruction to students who fail to meet the behavioral expectations. Multiple
options for correcting student behavior may be selected depending on an individual student's needs. Considerations for action include:
age and grade level of the student, student's history of misbehavior, specific offense and its seriousness in nature. Each building
establishes its own school-wide discipline plan that includes activities for teaching and encouraging expected behaviors. The school
principal and staff communicate the school-wide discipline plan to their parents/caregivers and students on an annual basis as well as
to new students enrollees.
Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct
The most important goal of the GMLS District extra-curricular program is to provide every participant the opportunity to grow mentally,
morally, physically, emotionally, and to further provide for the safety, health and welfare of the participant. It must be remembered that
participation in extra-curricular activities is not a right but a privilege that may be regulated. Therefore, all students who participate in
interscholastic athletics or other extra-curricular activities at anytime must meet the athletic code of conduct and conditions
that apply which are outlined in this manual.
“Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr.
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BEHAVIOR (cont.)
Student Code of Conduct
• Minor Level: Minor Offenses
• Major Level: Repeated Minor Offenses, Illegal and/or Serious Misconduct, Life or Health Threatening
Intervention Strategies
An intervention strategy is an action designed to help a student overcome academic and/or behavioral barriers to learning. School
personnel will use intervention strategies to help prevent or reduce negative behaviors.
1. Parent Contact/Conference - Notification and a conference with the parent/parents will take place regarding the student's
behavior for all disciplinary actions.
2. School-Based Behavioral Interventions - Examples of interventions include strategies such as creating a behavioral contract with
the student, participation in anger management training, loss of privilege, re-teaching the behavioral expectation, referral to school
counselor, community service plan or a behavior improvement program/plan.
3. Detention - A student may be required to stay after school or assigned to lunch detention as a consequence of his/her behavior.
The detention may include lessons in behavior management created to help a student learn problem-solving skills that will lead him
or her to make positive choices.
4. In School Suspension (Alternative Classroom- A.C.) - Reassignment of the student from the classroom to an alternative setting
will take place. Students assigned to in-school suspension will be excluded from extracurricular activities until the next school day
following the completion of their suspension.
5. Alternative Suspension Program - The YMCA of Central Ohio’s Positive Alternative Learning program (PALS) provides an offsite, supervised environment for 6th-12th grade students who have been suspended from school. This program is available to
students who are on a 3-, 5-, or 10-day suspension. Groveport Madison Local Schools’ personnel, juvenile courts, Franklin County
Children Services, and/or parents may refer students to the PALS program.
Students engaged in the PALS program participate in educational programming and behavior modification sessions instead of
completing their suspension at home. A state-certified teacher, case manager, and staff assistant manage the PALS classroom.
Mental health experts are also available to consult with students.
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BEHAVIOR (cont.)
6. Out of School Suspension - Removal of a student from school for a period of one to ten days will be decided based upon the level
of offense. While students are suspended from school, they may have the opportunity to work on class assignments. During
suspension, students are not permitted to participate in extracurricular activities, be on any school property, or ride in any school
buses/vehicles. Appeal procedures are available at any school building upon request and are included in the notice of suspension.
Class work will be provided when the outcome decided upon is an out of school suspension.
7. Expulsion - Removal of a student from school for a period of eleven to eighty school days will occur based upon the level of
offense (expulsion can be recommended for Major Level behaviors.) Students expelled from the district are not permitted to
participate in extracurricular activities, be on any school property, or ride in any school buses/vehicles. Expulsion may extend into
the following school year. Additionally, any student expelled will not have access to the School of Choice, Community Choice or
Open Enrollment Lottery Process for transfer between schools upon their return the following school year.
8. Individualized Plan - Grades and related academic credit(s) are awarded to students upon successful completion of their
assignment. During their CA assignment, students are not permitted to participate in extracurricular activities or be on any school
property without prior authorization.
Groveport Madison Local Schools are dedicated to a safe and secure school system. In order to achieve this, the district had
installed video surveillance equipment throughout all buildings and on school buses. This video is utilized for security
purposes and is not viewable by the public.
“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”
~George Washington Carver
Note: The administration reserves the right to adjust these procedures for an individual student based upon needs, history of
misbehavior, the specific offense, and seriousness of the offense.
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MINOR LEVELS OF BEHAVIORS AND CORRECTIVE STRATEGIES
RULE #1: Unauthorized Use of Internet*
• Use of the Internet for purposes other than instructed by staff is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
High School/Middle School
st
1 Offense
• Student Conference
• Notify Parent/Guardian
nd
2 Offense
• 1 day Alternative Classroom (AC)
rd
3 Offense
• 1-3 days of Alternative Classroom
• Monitor Internet activity for remainder of year
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
• 1-3 days detention
rd
3 Offense
• 1-3 days Suspension
• Monitor Internet activity for remainder of year
*Refer to Internet Use policy adopted by Board of Education.
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Rule #2: Disruptive Behavior
• No student shall, by use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, harassment or any other conduct, cause disruption or
obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function of the school.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Student Conference
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
• 1-3 day out of school suspension
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
• 1-3 days out of school suspension
Rule #3: Dress Code Violations
• Any style of dress that contradicts the District Dress Code Policy, and or disrupts the educational process is a violation.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Warning
• Change clothes, alternative classroom (AC)
nd
2 Offense
• Change clothes
• 1 day of Alternative Classroom (AC)
• Notify parent/guardian
rd
3 Offense
• Change clothes, alternative classroom (AC)
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
• Parent/Guardian bring change of clothes
nd
2 Offense
• Remain in office
• Parent/Guardian bring change of clothes
• If Parent/Guardian does not bring change of clothes –
detention
rd
3 Offense
• 1 day out of school suspension
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Rule #4: Electronic Devices
• The possession, by students, of cellular telephones, and other electronic communication devices including “look-alike” devices for
receiving and/or transmitting messages is prohibited during school time. (The district shall not assume responsibility for devices
that are damaged, lost or stolen when brought to school or after being confiscated for violation of this policy.)
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Confiscate wireless device
• Warning/Parent Contacted
• Pick up wireless device at end of day
nd
2 Offense
• Parent/Guardian MUST pick up wireless device
rd
3 Offense
• 1 day of Alternative Classroom
• Parent/Guardian must pick up wireless device
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
• Pick up wireless device at end of day
nd
2 Offense
• Parent/Guardian MUST pick up wireless device
rd
3 Offense
• 1-3 days of Detention
• Parent/Guardian must pick up wireless device
Rule #5: Forgery/Fraud/False Identification
• Writing the name of another person or changing times, dates, grades, passes or permits; giving false information to school personnel or
refusing to give your identification is considered forgery/fraud/false identification.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• 1-3 days alternative classroom (AC)
• Referral to police
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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Rule #6: Gambling
• Playing any games of chance or skill for money or items of value is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
• 1-3 day detention
rd
3 Offense
Rule #7: Public Display of Affection
• The display of affection in a physical way to include but not limited to: hugging, kissing, hand holding, sitting in ones lap, etc. is
prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
• Move to insubordination
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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Rule #8: Tardy to school/Class Cuts /Out of assigned area
• Absences from school or the classroom without parents’ and school authorities’ knowledge is a violation of this policy. (Refer to Tardy
to school on page 38.)
CONSEQUENCES (Class Cuts):
st
1 Offense
• Warning
• Teacher notifies Parent/Guardian
• Grades may be effected
nd
2 Offense
• Staff does office referral
rd
3 Offense
• Staff referral to attendance officer
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
• Teacher notifies Parent/Guardian
• Grades may be effected
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
Rule #9: Horseplay/Disrespect toward another student
• Inappropriate touching/conduct of a student, swearing cursing, making obscene gestures towards another individual is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• 1-3 Days Alternative Classroom
nd
2 Offense
• 1-3 days out of school
• Notify parent
rd
3 Offense
• 5 days out of school suspension
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
• 1-3 Day Detention
rd
3 Offense
• 1 Day out of school suspension
• Notify Parent/ Guardian
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Rule #10: Personal Profit/Commerce:
• Selling/exchanging/trading of any item for profit or personal gain is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Student conference
nd
2 Offense
• 1-3 days alternative classroom
rd
3 Offense
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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CORPORAL PUNISHMENT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED
MAJOR LEVELS OF BEHAVIORS AND CORRECTIVE STRATEGIES
Rule #1: Alcohol/Drug Possession or Use
• Possession is defined as being under the influence of, buying or selling alcohol or illegal drugs. This also applies to any substance
made to look like, or represented to be, illegal drugs or alcohol and any related paraphernalia. A student is permitted to bring prescribed
or over-the-counter medication to school with the written permission from parent/guardian and with authorization and supervision of
their doctor and school administrator and administrator’s designee.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Referral to Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Optional)
• Loss of privileges (including driving/parking for one
quarter)
nd
2 Offense
• Recommend expulsion
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Parent/Guardian Conference
nd
2 Offense
• Parent/Guardian Conference
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Rule #1a: Distribution or Sale of Drugs, Alcohol, or Counterfeit Drugs
• Prescribed or over-the-counter medication is for the student’s use only. A student may not sell or give, or provide prescribed
medication, alcohol or drugs to another student.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense and all others
• Recommendation of expulsion
Elementary School
st
Rule #2: Fighting
• Mutual participation in an incident involving physical conflict is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• 5-10 days out of school suspension – Recommendation
for expulsion determined
• Loss of driving privileges (for one quarter)
• Possible prosecution
nd
2 Offense
• Recommendation of expulsion (Determined)
• Loss of driving privileges for remainder of year
• Loss of privileges (Includes driving)
rd
3 Offense
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Parent/Guardian conference
nd
2 Offense
• Behavior plan
• Parent/Guardian and student conference
rd
3 Offense
• Possible recommendation of expulsion
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Rule #3: Assault
• Physically attacking another person is considered assault. Unprovoked hitting, kicking, shoving or otherwise causing physical pain or
harm to another outside the context of a mutual conflict is considered assault.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
• Recommendation of expulsion – determined by
Administrator
Elementary School
st
• Possible alternative placement
Rule #4: Firearms/Weapons/Look-alike
• Possessing, transmitting or using any kind of firearm, knife, razor, needles, mace, pepper gas or like substances; dangerous clubs,
chain or other look-alike object; or any item that can be considered a weapon or used as a weapon or ammunition for any such weapon
is prohibited. This includes having such items at one’s desk, or in a locker or a hiding place on school property including district school
buses/vehicles.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
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Elementary School
st
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Rule #5: Explosives
• Possessing or creating any type of explosive device/incendiary device, including fireworks is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
Elementary School
st
Rule #6: False Alarms
• Destroying or damaging a fire alarm is considered a violation of this policy. Making bomb threats, either written or verbal, against any
school building is prohibited. Tampering with the fire alarm means setting off the alarm when there is no emergency. Tampering with
the AED means opening the cabinet without permission.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Workshop with fire department
nd
2 Offense
• Behavior plan
• Probation plan
rd
3 Offense
• Alternative placement
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Rule #7: Arson
• Creating, setting off, attempting to set off, or possessing any type of explosive device is prohibited. Setting fire or attempting to set fire
to a school building or property located on school grounds or any property belonging to, rented by, or on loan to the school district is
considered arson.
CONSQUENCES:
st
• Referral to fire department
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• 10 day out of school suspension (reduced to 5 days if
student attends fire department workshop)
nd
2 Offense
Rule #8: Violent Act
• Disruption of school or school activities by use of violence, force, intimidation, threats to students or staff, or disorderly conduct is
prohibited. A violent act also includes menacing and provoking others toward acts of disruption (individual or group related) unprovoked
striking of another student.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Parent/Guardian conference/Referral to police
• Behavioral plan with monitoring
• Loss of privileges
nd
2 Offense
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
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Rule #9: Disrespectful Acts Towards Staff
• Swearing, cursing, or making obscene gestures directly to or regarding a staff member is prohibited. This includes inappropriate
comments or pictures toward staff on social media sites.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
• Recommendation for expulsion
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
Rule #10: Tobacco
• Using or possessing any tobacco product such as cigarettes, including E-cigarettes and vaporizers “dip”, and chewing tobacco is
prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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Rule #11: Sex Offenses
• Any sexual act or attempted sexual act committed on school property is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Administrator discretion based on age of student
• Behavior plan
• Notify police
nd
2 Offense
• Notify police
Rule #11.A: Sexting
• The sending/receiving of explicit messages or images by electronic device is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
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Rule #12: Plagiarism/Cheating
• Using, submitting or attempting to obtain information or answers dishonestly is considered plagiarism/cheating. Taking ideas or writing
of others and presenting them as if they were yours if also a violation of this policy.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Student receives a zero for work
• Teacher contacts Parent/Guardian
nd
2 Offense
• Student receives a zero for work
• 1 days of alternative classroom (AC)
rd
3 Offense
• 3 days of Alternative Classroom
• Student receives zero on work
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
Rule #13: Inciting Disobedient Acts/Inducing Panic
• Yelling, cheering, plotting, cursing at a visitor, or encouraging acts that if committed are considered unruly, disrupting, or potentially
harmful or videotaping and or posting inappropriate behavior on a social media site is prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
• Recommend Expulsion
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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Rule #14: Vandalism
• The intentional destruction, altering, or defacing of property without having control of or owning the property is considered vandalism.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Restitution
nd
2 Offense
• Restitution
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Restitution
nd
2 Offense
• Restitution
rd
3 Offense
• Restitution
Rule #15: Trespassing
• The act of being on school property without permission or refusing to leave the premises or property is considered trespassing.
CONSEQUENCES:
High School / Middle School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
• Call Parent/Guardian
nd
2 Offense
• If violating suspension or expulsion, added suspensions
(3 days per incident)
rd
3 Offense
• Recommend prosecution
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Warning
nd
2 Offense
• If violating suspension or expulsion, added suspensions
(3 days per incident)
rd
3 Offense
• Recommend prosecution
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Rule #16: Extortion
• Getting money or a promise by using threat of force is considered extortion. A student must not make a person do anything he or she
does not want to do by using verbal or threat or physical force.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• Probation plan
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
Rule #17: Insubordination
• Behavior that substantially disrupts the orderly learning environment is prohibited. Refusing to follow a request, directions, or
instruction of an adult and/or leaving school grounds is also considered insubordination. All other disruptive, aggravating and/or
disobedient behavior not mentioned in any other category is a violation of this policy.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
• Behavior Plan
rd
3 Offense
• Contact Parent/Guardian
(Rev. 04/2016)
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
• Behavior plan
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Rule #18: Theft or Possessing Stolen Property
• Taking or possessing another person’s property without their permission is considered theft and possessing stolen property.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• 10 day out of school suspension (reduced to 5 on
recommendation of administrator)
• Restitution
nd
2 Offense
• Restitution
Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• 3 day out of school suspension (reduced to 1 day on
return or restitution)
• Probation plan
nd
2 Offense
• Probation plan
• Restitution
Rule #19: Bullying/Harassment
• Any act, written or verbal, gestures, photographs, drawings or any other form of communication used to intimidate, harass, or threaten
harm to another person based on race, gender, religious belief, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or any other reason is
considered bullying/harassment.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
• Development of a Behavior Plan with Guidance Counselor
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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Elementary School
st
1 Offense
• 3 day out of school suspension (reduced to 1 day with
development of behavior plan with guidance counselor to
prevent bullying/harassment)
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
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Rule #20: Incorrigibility
• Continually repeating misbehaviors, refusing to correct or reform behavior if considered a violation of this policy.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
10 day out of school suspension
Recommendation for Expulsion
Elementary School
•
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
rd
3 Offense
10 Days out of school suspension – recommendation for
expulsion
Rule #21: Gang Activity
• A group of two or more persons whose purpose is the commission of illegal acts is a violation of school policy. This also includes
wearing of gang-like clothing or use of gang like signs is also prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES:
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
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Elementary School
st
1 Offense
nd
2 Offense
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HELPING STUDENTS STEP-UP TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Helpful Tips for Parents
1.
TALK with your child about school.
2.
SHOW ENTHUSIASM about school and homework.
3.
SET REALISTIC GOALS for your child, and then focus on one at a time.
4.
PROVIDE A QUIET PLACE where homework can be completed.
5.
HELP your child complete homework. Remember-NEVER do your child's homework!
6.
COMMUNICATE regularly with your child's teacher.
7.
EXPECT and PRAISE genuine progress and effort.
8.
FOCUS on your child's strengths in school.
9.
BUILD CONNECTIONS between what is taught at school and what your child already knows.
10.
LIMIT your child's television viewing and computer use.
11.
ENCOURAGE reading and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
12.
HELP YOUR CHILD GET ORGANIZED; break down assignments into smaller, more manageable parts. Set out needed items
(clothes, homework, permission slips, etc.) the night before to avoid last minute rushing in the morning.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION PROCEDURES AND RULES
It is not the intention of this manual to be all inclusive of the district’s policies. The procedures listed below are for reference only and
can be obtained in their entirety at the GMLS district office.
ZERO TOLERANCE
Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a way that they respect and consider the rights of others. Students of the
District must conform to school regulations and accept directions from authorized school personnel. The Board has "zero tolerance" of
violent, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior by its students.
A student who fails to comply with established school rules or with any reasonable request made by school personnel on
school property and/or at school-related events is subject to approved student discipline regulations. The
Superintendent/Designee develops regulations that establish strategies ranging from prevention to intervention to address student
misbehavior.
At the beginning of each school year, or upon entering during the year, students and parents receive written information on the
rules and regulations to which they are subject to follow while in school or while participating in any school-related activity or event.
Information is included about the types of conduct that are subject to suspension or expulsion from school along with other forms of
disciplinary action. The Board directs the administration to make all students aware of the “Student Code of Conduct” and the fact
that any violations of the “Student Code of Conduct” are punishable. The rules also apply to any form of student misconduct
directed at a district official, employee or the property of a district official or employee, regardless of where the misconduct occurs.
If a student violates this policy, or the “Student Code of Conduct,” school personnel, students or parents should report the student to
the appropriate building principal. The administration cooperates in any prosecution pursuant to the criminal laws of the State of
Ohio and local ordinances.
A student may be expelled for up to one year if he/she commits an act that inflicts serious physical harm to persons or property if it
was committed at school, on other school property, or at a school activity, event or program.
The Superintendent is authorized to expel a student from school for a period not to exceed one year for making a bomb threat to a
school building, or to any premises at which a school activity is occurring at the time of the threat. Any expulsion under this provision
extends, as necessary, into the following the school year in which the incident that gave rise to the expulsion occurs. Matters that
might lead to a reduction of the expulsion period include: the student's mental and/or physical characteristics or conditions, the age of
the student and its relevance to the punishment, the prior disciplinary history of the student, and/or the intent of the perpetrator.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION PROCEDURES AND RULES (cont.)
GUN-FREE SCHOOL ACT (GFSA)
Groveport Madison Local Schools adheres to the Gun-Free School Act (GFSA) and state law requiring local educational districts to expel
from school, for a period of not less than one calendar year (from date of infraction), a student who is determined to have brought a
firearm to school, other school property or to an activity under its jurisdiction, or for possessing a firearm that was initially brought on
school property by another person. The district may also seek the permanent exclusion from public education of students possessing a
firearm at school, provided specific criteria are satisfied. Additionally, state law and the GMLS Board of Education policy provides that
the superintendent may expel a student from school for a period not to exceed one year for bringing a knife to school, other property or
to an activity under its jurisdiction, or for possessing a knife that was initially brought on school property by another person, or making a
bomb threat to school building or any premises where a school activity is occurring. Parents MUST emphasize to their child/children the
seriousness of having possession of firearm or knife, or making a bomb threat on school grounds, other school property or to an activity
under its jurisdiction.
DRESS CODE
Part of the total education for a student is to learn to dress appropriately and behave responsibly in a variety of situations. Attendance
at school and school-related functions is a specific situation that requires the student to use good judgment. Students are expected to
dress in a manner that is appropriate to the school environment and does not cause disruption to the academic process. Research
has shown a correlation between appearance and behavior, especially in the school setting. These regulations will assist parents,
students, faculty, and administrators in determining appropriate student standards for dress while at school or school-sponsored
activities.
1. Parents and students maintain responsibility for their dress and personal appearance.
2. When any dress or grooming interferes with the cleanliness, health, welfare, or safety of students, or when any dress or grooming
disrupts the educational process by being distracting, indecent, or inappropriate to the educational process, it is prohibited.
3. Sponsors and teachers of elective programs (such as vocational classes) or elective activities (such as sports and music)
may require more strict standards regarding dress and appearance for participants.
4. The principal, with the assistance of the faculty, has the responsibility of uniformly administering the dress code. The
decision of the principal is final.
5. As new trends in fashion or dress are accepted or become outdated, the District will review the changing standards of the
community served.
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Students shall observe general guidelines for dress and appearance including:
• No shorts or skirts that end above mid-thigh;
• No shirts and blouses that expose the midriff or cleavage, and undergarments shall be worn;
• No pajama pants and/or pants designed for lounge pants, no slippers (of any kind), no blankets;
• No tank tops, muscle shirts or halters, all students must wear shirts with sleeves;
• No hoods, hats, coats, bandannas and sunglasses may be worn in school building or class;
• No dress that promotes hate, profanity, vulgar or negative messages, anything advertising or related to alcohol, tobacco and
drugs, or anything sexually explicit;
• No transparent garments, open mesh garments, or garments with large open sides may be worn;
• No biking pants or spandex;
• Lower garments are to be worn at waist level, with a belt; the belt must be of proper length; undergarments are not to be
exposed;
• No "dog collars," spiked bracelets, or chains that could be dangerous to persons or destructive to school property;
• No gang- or cult-related items of any kind;
• When any dress or grooming interferes with the cleanliness, health, welfare or safety of students, or when any dress or
grooming disrupts the educational process by being distracting, indecent, or inappropriate to the educational process, it is
prohibited (as determined by the building administrator).
Violation of the dress code can result in removal from class (until the violation can be resolved) and/or disciplinary
action. Repeat violations can result in progressive discipline, up to and including, expulsion.
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HAZING AND BULLYING
Hazing means doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of intimidation or harassment to any
student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person.
Throughout this policy the term bullying is used in place of harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Bullying, harassment and intimidation is an intentional written, verbal, or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another
particular student more than once. The intentional act also includes violence within a dating relationship. This includes behavior that
causes both mental and physical harm to the other student and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an
intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student. This behavior is prohibited on school property or at a
school-sponsored activity. Permission, consent, or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing, bullying, and/or dating
violence does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy.
This District includes, within the health curriculum, age-appropriate instruction in dating violence prevention education in grades 7 to
12. This instruction includes recognizing warning signs of dating violence and the characteristics of healthy relationships.
Prohibited activities of any type, including those activities engaged in via computer and/or electronic communications devices, are
inconsistent with the educational process and are prohibited at all times. No administrator, teacher or other employee of the District
shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate any hazing and/or bullying activities. No students, including leaders of student
organizations, are permitted to plan, encourage, or engage in any hazing and/or bullying.
Administrators, teachers and all other District employees are particularly alert to possible conditions, circumstances or events that
might include hazing, bullying and/or dating violence. If any district employee discovers students violating said policy, the district
employee will have the right to inform students involved in the offense to end all such hazing and/or bullying activities immediately and
report these actions to the Superintendent/designee. All hazing, bullying and/or dating violence incidents are reported immediately to
the Superintendent/designee and appropriate discipline is administered.
Please see the school website (www.gocruisers.org/safetyandsecurity.aspx) or go to the building office for a bullying
reporting form. If you are being bullied, or know of a student being bullied, please report to a building administrator.
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EVERY DAY COUNTS – ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Students with regular school attendance are more successful academically and have more opportunities for important
communications with their teachers. They feel a stronger sense of connection with both their peers and the school community atlarge. Consistent school attendance is directly related to establishing regular habits of dependability and is important to the future
success of the student. Regular school attendance is a joint responsibility shared by the student, parent/guardian, teacher,
administrators and other school personnel. We appreciate you and your child's willingness to work with us towards a common goal
of graduation.
Absences From School
It is the responsibility of both student and parent/guardian to ensure the student has regular daily attendance throughout the entire
school year. Punctuality is always very important. A student’s absences from school are excused by parent notification for a maximum
of ten (10) days per school year. All other absences from school may require additional verification or notification in order to be
considered excused (i.e., doctors note, court documentation, etc.). Absences from school are classified as excused or unexcused as
per Ohio Revised Code Section 3321.04. “Habitual truant” shall be defined as: Any child of compulsory school age who is absent
without legitimate excuse for absence from the public school the child is supposed to attend for five (5) or more consecutive school
days, seven (7) or more school days in one school month, or twelve (12) or more school days in a school year. Ohio Revised Code
2151.11 “Chronic truant” shall be defined as: Any child of compulsory school age who is absent without legitimate excuse for absence
from the public school the child is supposed to attend for seven (7) or more consecutive school days, ten (10) or more school days in
one school month, or fifteen (15) or more school days in a school year. (Ohio Revised Code 2152.02)
House Bill 204
Under this bill, a student who is absent without excuse for 10 consecutive days or for at least 15 total days during a term or
semester, or withdrawn from school, suspended, or expelled for use or possession of alcohol and/or drug for abuse, can have his/her
driving privileges denied, suspended and/or revoked under section 4507.61 of the Ohio Revised Code.
In addition to excused absences accepted by the state of Ohio, Groveport Madison Local Schools excuses the following:
• College visitation (see guidelines)
• Pre-arranged family vacations (see guidelines)
• Court appointment
• Pre-arranged and approved “take a child to work” (treat as family vacation)
• Hunting may be excused if it is a pre-arranged family vacation.
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Excused Activities
The following set of guidelines define the absences listed below:
• State and County Fairs (Off-site curricular activity). The student’s name must be included on the list sent from the Fair
Commission, 4H Advisor, or Vocational Agriculture teacher, or attending with parent/guardian. Excused absence.
• Athletic OHSAA or State Sponsored Tournaments. (Field trips, if attending with coach.) Excused absence.
• Career Development Events (Off-site curricular activity) Excused absence.
Unexcused Absence Examples
The following excuses are examples of unexcused absences. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list.
• Absent from school, but able to work or be away from the home in the evening
• Appointments other than doctor, dentist, college visitation, or family vacation
• Babysitting
• Car trouble
• Hair appointment, tanning appointment, senior pictures
• Job interview
• Missing the school bus or ride to school
• Oversleeping
• Personal issues
• Shopping
• Tardy
• Truancy
• Visiting
• Working/working at home (discretion of the principal)
Students who are absent from school any part of a school day may not participate in after-school activities or extra or co-curriculum
activities without administrator approval.
Reporting an Absence
When a student is ill, the parent or guardian must call the school within the first forty-five (45) minutes of the school day to report the
absence. If a parent does not report a student’s absence, the attendance secretary must attempt to call during the morning of the
absence to verify your child’s whereabouts. As a service to parents, Groveport Madison Local Schools will call a phone number the
parent chooses, via an automated call system whenever a child is absent without notice. To count as proper notification of the child’s
absence, the parent/guardian must respond by telephone or written note.
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Consequences for Unexcused Absences
Truancy
Truant from school is defined as: A student who is missing from school, and the parents/guardians are not aware of his/her absence;
or when a student is missing from school and the parents/guardians are aware of the student’s absence but the absence is unexcused;
or when a student is absent and there is no contact from any parent/guardian to the school about the absence.
In the event the school and parent/guardian do not make contact, the parent/guardian should send a written explanation on the
student’s first day back to school. Students will be notified upon their return if the absence is excused.
Students have two days (48 hours) to bring a note regarding the absence. Unexcused absence result in a zero for the time the
student was absent.
The Board endeavors to reduce truancy through cooperation with parents, diligence in investigating the causes of absence and use
of strict guidelines with regard to tardiness and unexcused absence. When the Board determines a student has been truant and
that the parent, guardian or other person having care of a child has failed to ensure the child's attendance at school, state law
authorizes the Board to require the parent to attend a specified educational program.
This program has been established according to the rules adopted by the State Board of Education for the purpose of encouraging
parental involvement in compelling the child's attendance at school. Upon the request of the Superintendent, or when it comes to
the attention of the school attendance officer or other appropriate officer of the district, the designated officer must investigate any
case of supposed truancy within the district and must warn the child, if found truant, and the child's parent in writing of the legal
consequences of being a "habitual" or a "chronic" truant.
The Board directs the administration to develop intervention strategies that may include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
providing a truancy intervention program for a habitual truant;
providing counseling for a habitual truant;
requesting or requiring a parent having control of a habitual truant to attend parental involvement programs;
requesting or requiring a parent of a habitual truant to attend truancy prevention mediation programs;
notification to the registrar of motor vehicles; or
taking appropriate legal action.
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Students who arrive at school 90 minutes or less after the first bell of the day will be considered tardy. An early dismissal will be
constituted as any student who leaves during the last 90 minutes of the day. Any student who arrives after the first 90 minutes or
before the last 90 minutes will be considered half-a-day absent. Arriving to school during the last 45 minutes will be counted as a
full day absent.
A student with a full day unexcused absence will be DENIED participation in any extra-curricular activity for that day.
Needs Medical Excuse
School attendance and academic success are closely linked. Groveport Madison Local Schools has a procedure to address students
who accumulate ten (10) days or more of absence from school. When a student reaches 10 days of absences, he/she will be required
to bring in a doctor’s note, court documentation, or a planned absence form verifying the student’s absence.
In the event that the school is not provided with such a note, he/she will be considered unexcused. Parents/Guardians are still required
to notify the school according to “Reporting an Absence” when the student is absent.
Make Up Work
Each student who has an excusable absence from school is responsible for arranging make up work with his/her teacher. The student
will be granted one (1) day per each day of absence to make up work. Work must be handed in on time, or the student may be given
an “I” for incomplete assignment. Students may not receive credit for a class with an “I” grade. If projects or long-term
assignments are due during the period of a pre-arranged absence, the student will be required to turn in the assignment prior
to the absence. If a student’s absence is not pre-arranged, he/she must submit a doctor/hospital note upon return for the
assignment to be accepted by the teacher.
If a student is going to be absent for an extended time due to an illness, more than three (3) days, the parent or guardian may call the
school office to make arrangements to pick up homework for the student or email the student’s teacher for assignments. Please allow
24 hours from the time teachers are notified before picking up homework.
Vacation Procedures
Planned absences will not count towards the ten-day rule, which require medical excuse documentation. A student going with parents
on vacation during school time must complete a planned absence form (obtained from the school office) and return it to the office to be
approved by administrator one week prior to the vacation. Please refer to make up work procedures for homework guidelines.
• Projects, special assignments due during the vacation must be turned in prior to leaving for vacation.
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College Visitation Procedure
To participate in a college visitation, a student must submit a planned absence form according to procedures. Juniors and seniors are
permitted three (3) visits during the year. Additional college visits need to be approved by the building principal or his/her designee.
Students will be required to submit proof of attendance upon returning to school.
Early Dismissal
No student may sign out without the permission of the school principal or his/her designee. Failure to do so will result in being
considered truant from school. If a student needs to be dismissed from school before the end of the school day, he/she must have a
written request from his/her parent/guardian stating the reason for the early dismissal.
The following are the only reasons for an excused early dismissal from school:
1. Doctor/dentist appointment
2. Going out of town (planned absence form)
3. Court/court related matters
4. Emergency (approved by administration)
When leaving school for an early dismissal, the student driver must sign out on the sheet provided. If the student does not drive, the
parent/guardian or person on the emergency card must show identification (driver’s license) and sign the student out.
A note from the student’s appointment (doctor, dentist, court) must be turned in to the office upon returning to school. Failure to bring a
note back from the appointment will result in an unexcused absence. Early dismissals will be excused absences, according to the
regulations, but excessive dismissals may require medical excuses.
Rules for 18-Year Old Students
Students who are 18 years of age and living at home are under the jurisdiction of the “home” and may not write their own note excusing
themselves from school or from classes.
Tardies to School
Any student who is late to school must report to the attendance office and sign in. Continual tardiness to school will result in disciplinary
action. Students will not be permitted to make up work for any unexcused tardy.
• 1st Tardy - Free (no discipline)
• 2nd Tardy - Call Parents (admin.)
• 3rd to 5th Tardy - Defined as Insubordination
Any additional tardiness will result in a one-day suspension for insubordination.
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Tardiness to School (Secondary)
A student is tardy to class if he/she arrives after the tardy bell rings (4 minutes). Unexcused tardiness after four minutes will result in a
class cut or disciplinary action.
BUS CONDUCT
Student behavior on the bus is critical to the safety of all passengers. Following is an excerpt from the policies on transportation, which
have been approved by the Groveport Madison Local School Board of Education. Please review the penalties for improper behavior
with your student/s:
Safety Guidelines for Riding GMLS buses
All rules listed below are taken from the bus regulations developed by the State Department of Education in cooperation with the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We feel these rules will help ensure a safe and orderly environment on each bus for all
students.
Students riding GMLS buses shall:
• Always obey and cooperate with the bus driver promptly and respectfully.
• Observe the GMLS “Student Code of Conduct” on the bus.
• Turn in a medical emergency card to the bus driver within a reasonable time. Proper steps will be taken to collect, store and
use emergency medical information cards for each student on the bus.
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 to 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled for arrival. Buses are on a time schedule and will not
return for late students before or after school.
• Not behave at the bus stop in a manner, which may threaten life, limb, or property of any individual.
• When getting on or off the bus, students must cross the street or highway only when the driver has signaled that the way is
clear. Students must remain visible to the driver at all times.
• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before attempting to get on the bus or before getting up from a seat to get off the
bus.
• Go directly to an available or assigned seat-do not stand. Students may not change seats without the driver's permission.
• Remain seated, keeping aisles and exits clear at all times.
• Not put any part of the body out of a bus window. Please do not open or close the windows on the bus without the driver's
permission.
• Not use profane language.
• Not eat, drink, spit, or litter on the bus.
• Not throw or pass objects on, from or into the bus.
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• Carry, on the bus only, objects that can be held in their laps.
• Not bring animals, dangerous materials, or objects onto the bus.
• Not damage the bus in any way. If you damage the bus, you will be responsible to pay to have the bus repaired. Report to
the driver any damage you find.
• Ride their regularly assigned bus and leave or board the bus at locations that they have been assigned unless each student
has parental and administrative authorization to do otherwise.
• Observe rules regarding wireless communication devices. They can only be used with headphones, and the volume is turned
low enough as to not distract the bus driver and other riders.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Students may use personal communication devices (PCDs) before and after school as long as they do not create a distraction,
disruption, or otherwise interfere with the educational environment, during after school activities (e.g., extracurricular activities), and at
school-related functions. Use of PCDs, except those approved by a teacher or administrator, at any other time is prohibited and they
must be powered completely off (e.g., not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of sight.
For purposes of this policy “personal communication device” includes computers, tablets (e.g., iPads and similar devices), electronic
readers (“e-readers”; e.g., Kindles and similar devices), cell phones (e.g., mobile/cellular telephones, smartphones (e.g. BlackBerry,
iPhone, Android devices, etc.)), and/or other web-enabled devices of any type. Students may not use PCDs on school property or at a
school-sponsored activity to access and/or view Internet web sites that are otherwise blocked to students at school. Students may use
PCDs while riding to and from school on a school bus or other Board-provided vehicles or on a school bus or Board-provided vehicle
during school-sponsored activities, at the discretion of the bus driver, classroom teacher, or sponsor/advisor/coach. Distracting
behavior that creates an unsafe environment will not be tolerated.
Also, during after school activities, PCDs shall be powered completely off (not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of
sight when directed by the administrator or sponsor. Under certain circumstances, a student may keep his /her PCD “On” with prior
approval from the building a principal.
Except as authorized by a teacher, administrator or IEP team, students are prohibited from using PCDs during the school day and on
school buses, including while off-campus on a field trip, to capture, record and /or transmit the words or sounds (i.e., audio) and /or
images (i.e., pictures/video) of any student, staff member or other person. Using a PCD to capture, record and /or transmit audio and/or
pictures/video of an individual without proper consent is considered an invasion of privacy and is not permitted. Students who violate
this provision and /or use a PCD to violate the privacy rights of another person may have their PCD confiscated and held until a
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parent/guardian picks it up, and may be directed to delete the audio and/or picture/video file while the parent/guardian is present. If the
violation involves potentially illegal activity the confiscated PCD may be turned over to law enforcement.
PCDs, including but not limited to, those with cameras may not be activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a
reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. These locations and circumstances include, but are not limited to, classrooms,
gymnasiums, locker rooms, shower facilities, restrooms/bathrooms, and any other areas where students or others may change clothes
or may be in any stage or degree of disrobing or changing clothes. The Superintendent and building principals are authorized to
determine other specific locations and situations where use of a PCD is absolutely prohibited.
Students shall have no expectation of confidentiality with respect to their use of PCDs on school premises/property.
Students may not use a PCD in any way that might reasonably create, in the mind of another person, an impression of being
threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed or intimidated. See Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior.
In particular, students are prohibited from using PCDs to: (1) transmit material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually
explicit or that can be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based upon their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or political beliefs; and (2) engage in “sexting” – i.e., sending, receiving, sharing, viewing,
or possessing pictures, text messages, e-mails or other materials of a sexual nature in electronic or any other form. Violation of these
prohibitions shall result in disciplinary action. Furthermore, such action will be reported to local law enforcement and child services as
required by law.
Students are also prohibited from using a PCD to capture, record, and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner
constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using PCDs to receive such
information.
Possession of PCD by a student at school during school hours, and/or during extra-curricular activities, is a privilege that may be
forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy, or otherwise abuses this privilege.
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the PCD. The building principal will also refer the matter
to law enforcement or child services if the violation involves an illegal activity (e.g., child pornography, sexting). Discipline will be
imposed on an escalating scale ranging from a warning to an expulsion based on the number of previous violations and/or the nature
of, or circumstances surrounding, a particular violation. If the PCD is confiscated, it will be released/returned to the student’s
parent/guardian after the student complies with any other disciplinary consequences that are imposed, unless the violation involves
potentially illegal activity in which case the PCD may be turned-over to law enforcement. A confiscated device will be marked in a
removable manner with the student’s name and held in a secure location in the building’s central office until it is retrieved by the
parent/guardian or turned over to law enforcement. School officials will not search or otherwise tamper with PCDs in district custody
unless they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence of a violation of the law or other school rules.
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Any search will be conducted in accordance with Policy 5771- Search and Seizure. If multiple offenses occur, a student may lose
his/her privilege to bring a PCD to school for a designated length of time or on a permanent basis.
A person who discovers a student using a PCD in violation of this policy is required to report the violation to the building principal.
Students are personally and solely responsible for the care and security of their PCDs. The Board assumes no responsibility for theft,
loss, or damage to, or misuse or unauthorized use of, PCDs brought onto its property.
Parents/Guardians are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the school office.
Students may use school phones to contact parents/guardians during the school day with permission from the principal.
STUDENTS ARE PERSONALLY AND SOLEY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND SECURITY OF THEIR PCD’S. THE BOARD
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSS, THEFT, DAMAGE, OR VANDALISM TO PCD’S BROUGHT ONTO SCHOOL
PROPERTY, OR THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF SUCH DEVICE.
Parents/Guardians are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the school
office.
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ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION BY SCHOOL
If it becomes necessary for school employees to provide a student (at the parent/guardian request) with prescription medication, the
following rules shall be followed in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.713.
The procedure for the administration of prescription medication is as follows:
• Designated persons employed by the board are authorized to administer, to a student, a drug prescribed for the student. Only
employees of the board who are licensed health professionals, or who have completed a drug administration training program
conducted by a licensed health professional and considered appropriate by the board, may administer to a student a drug
prescribed for the student. Except as otherwise provided by federal law, the board’s policy may provide that certain drugs or
types of drugs shall not be administered or that no employee shall use certain procedures, such as injection, to administer a
drug to a student.
• No drug prescribed for a student shall be administered pursuant to federal law or a policy adopted under division (B) of this
section until the following occur:
1. The board, or a person designated by the board, receives a written request, signed by the parent, guardian, or other
person having care or charge of the student, that the drug be administered to the student.
2. The board, or a person designated by the board, receives a statement, signed by the prescriber, that includes all of the
following information:
a) The name and address of the student;
b) The school and class in which the student is enrolled;
c) The name of the drug and the dosage to be administered;
d) The times or intervals at which each dosage of the drug is to be administered;
e) The date the administration of the drug is to begin;
f) The date the administration of the drug is to cease;
g) Any severe adverse reactions that should be reported to the prescriber and one or more phone numbers at
which the prescriber can be reached in an emergency;
h) Special instructions for administration of the drug, including sterile conditions and storage.
3. The parent, guardian, or other person having care or charge of the student, agrees to submit a revised statement
signed by the prescriber to the board, or a person designated by the board, if any of the information provided by the
prescriber pursuant to division (C)(2) of this section changes.
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4. The person authorized by the board to administer the drug receives a copy of the statement required by division (C)
(2) or (3) of this section.
5. The drug is received by the person authorized to administer the drug to the student for whom the drug is prescribed in
the container in which it was dispensed by the prescriber or a licensed pharmacist.
• Training will be conducted to board approved employees by a license school nurse employed by the district in consultation with
Ohio Department of Health School Nurse Consultants, Ohio Board of Nursing, and professional nursing associations.
Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 Complainant Procedures
In accordance with the Federal and State Office of Civil Rights Guidelines, any student or staff person who believes that the Groveport
Madison School District, or any of the district's staff, have been discriminated against or harassed based upon race, color, national
origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or disability, may bring a formal complaint to the building administrator or appropriate supervisor.
Whenever possible and practical, an informal solution to the alleged complaint is encouraged and should be attempted. If an
acceptable informal solution cannot be attained, formal complaint procedures shall commence as follows:
Step 1
The student, the parent/guardian of the student, or a staff person, should first make the discrimination complaint to the principal or
appropriate supervisor within ten (10) school days of the incident. A copy of the alleged complaint must be forwarded to the District
Compliance Office (Dean of Student Services) immediately. If the allegation is against an administrator, the complaint should be
made directly to the Office of Human Resources. If the issue is not resolved with the Office of Human Resources, the complaint
should be made directly to the Office of the Superintendent, who will designate the investigator.
Step 2
If not resolved at Step 1, the decision may be appealed to the district's Dean of Student Services within five (5) school days of
receipt of the decision.
Step 3
If not resolved at Step 2, the decision may be subject to an administrative review by the Superintendent or designee. However, at
anytime throughout the process, the parent or student may forward the complaint to the Office for Civil Rights. Employees may, at any
time, file a complaint with the local Equal Opportunity Commission or Ohio Civil Rights Commission offices.
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If the investigation reveals that the complaint is substantiated, then prompt, appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary action will be
taken to prevent the continuance of the discriminatory action or its recurrence.
Note: Parents/guardians do not have to be present at the informal complaint meeting with the principal. However,
parents and/or guardians may be present for youths under age 18 at all levels of the formal grievance process.
Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible
students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. A summary of these rights is (complete copy of the
Act can be obtained at the district office):
• The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for
access. Parents, or eligible students, should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that
identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or
eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to
the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is
disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit
personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a
special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
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• "Legitimate educational interest" shall be defined as a direct or delegated responsibility for helping the student achieve one (1) or
more of the educational goals of the district, or if the record is necessary, in or for the school official to perform an administrative,
supervisory, or instructional task, or to perform a service or benefit for the student or the student's family. The district also
discloses student education records without consent of the parents or eligible student under the following circumstances:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
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Upon request to officials of another school, school district or system, or a post-secondary educational institution in
which a student has enrolled or seeks or intends to enroll in. In addition, the school may disclose a student's
education record to another educational agency or institution if the student receives services from the other
educational agency or institution;
To authorized federal officials, or state, or local educational authorities;
The disclosure involves necessary information in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or
which the student has received; adopted after November 19, 1974, the state official and authorities to whom the
records are disclosed certify in writing to the school that the information will not be disclosed to any other party,
except as provided under state law, without the prior written consent of the student's parent;
The disclosure is to state and local officials or authorities and is allowed to be reported or disclosed pursuant to a
state statute adopted before November 19, 1974, if the allowed reporting and disclosure concerns the juvenile
justice system and the system's ability to effectively serve the student prior to adjudication; and, where disclosure of
information is permitted by a state statue.
To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions in order to develop,
validate, or administer predictive tests, administer student aid programs, or improve instruction; to accrediting
organizations to carry out their accrediting functions;
The disclosure is to parents of a dependent student, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code;
To comply with a judicial order or subpoena;
In a health or safety emergency, where necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals;
or
The disclosure is to the parent of a student who is not an eligible student or to the student.
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• "Directory information" is information that is contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered
harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Subject to this definition, the District has designated the following personally
identifiable information in a student's education record as "directory information" and will disclose that information without prior
written parental or eligible student consent, except when the request is for a profit- making plan or activity: a student's name, a
student's photograph, current school of attendance, current grade level (i.e., kindergarten, first, second, etc.), assigned teachers,
major field of study, participation in officially recognized extra-curricular activities and sports, height and weight if a member of
an athletic team, dates of attendance (not including specific daily records of a student's attendance), date of graduation and
honors and awards, including honor rolls and scholarships. Parent(s), guardian(s) or eligible students shall have ten (10) days
from the date they receive this notice to advise the district, in writing, of any or all of the above items that should not be released
without the parent's prior consent.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school district to comply
with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
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Groveport Madison Local Schools
Media and Internet Release Form
Groveport Madison Local Schools may develop, participate in or be the subject of media based presentations and events, which
highlight various educational activities that take place during the course of the school year. These events may be photographed,
videotaped, audio recorded, televised, and/or duplicated. There may also be times when pictures and/or information about contest
winners, student's work, as well as student activities in the classroom may be posted on the school's web page and/or social media
sites. Student names will not be posted with their pictures unless the names appear as part of a news story.
We value your child's participation, and ask for your permission to include him or her in our communications. If you wish to have your
child included in communications regarding these events and activities, this media release form will serve as your permission to allow
the district to use or post such information as needed.
If you DO NOT wish to have your child photographed or interviewed for any media or district communications
purposes, please, indicate by completing and signing the form at the bottom of this paper and return it to your
child's teacher.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Media Release Form for parents who do not grant permission.
Fill out and return this form only if you DO NOT GRANT PERMISSION!
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Student Name
Grade Level
School
Parent Name (Print)
Parent Signature
Date
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Student Internet Acceptable Use Form
Parent and Student Signature Form
(This form must be filled out and returned in order for your child to use Internet services provided by the district.)
The school's information technology resources, including email and Internet access, are provided for educational purposes. Adherence to the following policy is necessary for
continued access to the school's technological resources:
Students must:
1. Respect and protect the privacy of others.
• Use only assigned accounts.
• Not view, use, or copy passwords, data, or networks to which they are not authorized.
• Not distribute private information about others or themselves.
2. Respect and protect the integrity, availability, and security of all electronic resources.
• Observe all network security practices, as posted.
• Report security risks or violations to a teacher or network administrator.
• Not destroy or damage data, networks, or other resources that do not belong to them, without clear permission of the owner.
• Conserve, protect, and share these resources with other students and Internet users.
3. Respect and protect the intellectual property of others.
• Not infringe copyrights (no making illegal copies of music, games, or movies!).
• Not plagiarize.
4. Respect and practice the principles of community.
• Communicate only in ways that are kind and respectful.
• Report threatening or discomforting materials to a teacher.
• Not intentionally access, transmit, copy, or create material that violates the school's code of conduct (such as messages that are pornographic, threatening,
rude, discriminatory, or meant to harass).
• Not intentionally access, transmit, copy, or create material that is illegal (such as obscenity, stolen materials, or illegal copies of copyrighted works).
• Not use the resources to further other acts that are criminal or violate the school's code of conduct.
• Not send spam, chain letters, or other mass unsolicited mailings.
• Not buy, sell, advertise, or otherwise conduct business, unless approved as a school project.
Students may, if in accord with the policy above:
1. Design and post web pages and other material from school resources.
2. Use direct communications such as IRC, online chat, or instant messaging without a teacher's permission.
3. Install or download software, if also in conformity with laws and licenses, and under the supervision of a teacher.
4. Use the resources for any educational purpose.
Consequences for Violation: Violations of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including the loss of a student's privileges to use the school's information technology
resources.
Supervision and Monitoring: School and network administrators and their authorized employees monitor the use of information technology resources to help ensure that
uses are secure and in conformity with this policy. Administrators reserve the right to examine, use, and disclose any data found on the school's information networks in order
to further the health, safety, discipline, or security of any student or other person, or to protect property. They may also use this information in disciplinary actions, and will
furnish evidence of crime to law enforcement.
I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND MY OBLIGATIONS:
__________________________________________
Student Signature
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________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Parent Signature
_______________________
Date
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Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information
Dear Parent,
The items listed under Directory Information may be released in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1074 (FERPA), as amended. Under the provisions of FERPA, as amended, you have the right to withhold the disclosure of Directory
Information. Please consider carefully the consequences of any decision to withhold Directory Information. Should you decide to
inform this institution not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from non-institutional persons or
organizations will be refused.
Should you decide to withhold Directory Information, you may authorize at a later date on a transaction-by-transaction basis
the release of directory or non-directory information (for example, the release of a transcript for employment purposes) or
you may cancel withhold directory. See below for instructions.
Note to students about to graduate: The withhold directory flag will remain on your records after graduation if you have requested
that the information be withheld; therefore, we will not be able to verify your graduation to potential employers. (See below for
removal of Withhold Directory Information designation.)
Groveport Madison Schools will honor your request to withhold the information listed below, but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release that information. Regardless of the effect upon you, Groveport Madison Local
Schools assumes no liability for honoring your request for information to be withheld.
Directory Information includes the following:
• Student’s full name
• Addresses – local, permanent and school assigned email
• Telephone listings, both local and permanent
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Dates of attendance
• Awards received
• Most recent previous school attended
• Enrollment status – Full-time or Part-time
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st
nd
This form should be submitted to the principal on or before the 12 class day of the 1 and 2 semester. Forms will be accepted after
these deadlines, but we cannot be responsible for the release of Directory Information prior to receiving the Directory Information
Withhold request.
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Directory Information Withhold/Release Form
Withhold Directory Information
I want Directory Information to be withheld. (Directory Information includes all items listed above.)
I wish to prevent the disclosure of my Directory Information and understand the ramifications of doing so.
_____________________________________
Parent/Student Signature
______________________________
Print Student Name
_________________________
Date
From the date this form is received in the Principal’s Office, we will honor your request to Withhold Directory Information until you request in writing
that you wish to remove the Withhold Directory Information designation. You may authorize the release of information in writing on a transaction-bytransaction basis without removing the Withhold Directory designation. (See above).
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Guide to Positive Student Behavior
Parent and Student Signature Form
I have reviewed the Wireless Communication Device (PCD) rule and discussed with my child all the information contained in the:
Groveport Madison Local Schools Guide to Positive Student Behavior
I will abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Groveport Madison Local Schools Board of Education and the expectations of
the school staff and administrators.
Print Student Name
Student’s School
Student Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
SIGN FORM AND RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF STARTING SCHOOL
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Student Guide to Positive Behavior

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