2012-2013 Many High School Handbook

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MANY HIGH SCHOOL
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Student Handbook
2012-2013
Sabine Parish School Board
Principal
Norman Booker
Assistant
Moses Curtis
100 Tiger Drive | Many, Louisiana 71449 | Phone: (318) 256-2114 | Fax: (318) 256-0492
*The contents within this handbook are not inclusive. Please refer to the Sabine Parish
School Board website (www.sabine.k12.la.us) where you will find our policy manual, pupil
progression plan and many other valuable resources.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Superintendent’s Welcome
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School Profiles
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School Calendar
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LA Critical Goals
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MHS Welcome
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Prohibited Articles
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Food/Drink/Book Bags
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Public Display of Affection .
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Special Events/Homecoming .
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Closed Campus/Visitors
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Check Out/Early Departures .
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Extracurricular
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Dual Enrollment
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Schedule Change/Dropping .
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Report Cards/Student Records.
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Section 504
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School Counselor
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Graduation Requirements
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Telephones
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Textbooks
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Emergency Information
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Lockers
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Insurance/Medication
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Library/Vehicles
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School Closings/Substitutes .
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Lost and Found
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School Ownership/Dues
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Class Parties
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Drug Free Workplace
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School Admissions/Transfers .
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Compulsory Attendance Ages.
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Universal Preschool
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Student Fees
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Grading Policy/Ranking
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Promotion/Diploma Options .
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Student Conduct
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Due Process/Drug Testing
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School Bus Rules
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Title VII American Indian
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Internet Usage Contract
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LA Residency Questionnaire .
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Signature Page
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Compact
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J. A. “BUDDY” VEULEMAN
PRESIDENT
SARA P. EBARB Ed. D.
Superintendent
TERRELL SNELLING
VICE-PRESIDENT
Roderick Davis
Spencer Faust
William D. Garcie
Imon Jones
J. R Martin
Donald. H. Remedies
Dale Skinner
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year. With every school opening comes excitement and new
opportunities for student success. The Sabine Parish District Handbook for Students and Parents is
designed to inform you of district policies and procedures, and to provide you with a quick access guide
that will answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding attendance, transfers, student
discipline, food service and curriculum. Your school has also added information you will need to know
regarding their specific policies and procedures. Please read the information contained herein carefully.
We hope you will find our handbook helpful. If you have additional questions or need further
assistance, please contact us. Your school is the best place to start when you need assistance. It is our
sincere wish that Sabine Parish students and parents have a safe, smooth and successful school year!
Sincerely,
Sara P. Ebarb, EdD
Superintendent
“An Equal Opportunity Employer”
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School Profiles 2012 - 2013
School Name / Principal / School Address
Phone / Fax
Grades
Classification /
Enrollment
May 2012
PS, PK, K-12
Converse Terri Webb
100 Stayton Street
PO Box 10
Converse, LA 71419-0010
(318) 567-2673
(318) 567-3400
515
PS, PK, K-12
Ebarb Darrin Dyess
5340 Hwy. 482
Noble, LA 71462-2918
(318) 645-9402
(318) 645-4689
Florien High Eddie Jones
500 High School Drive
PO Box 70
Florien, LA 71429-0070
(318) 586-3681
(318) 586-4818
327
PS, PK, K-12
568
PS, PK, K-3
Many Elementary Tanya Settle
265 Middle Creek Road
Many, LA 71449-3499
(318) 256-3450
(318) 256-0190
407
9-12
Many High Norman Booker III
Hwy 6 East
100 Tiger Drive
Many, LA 71449-9622
(318) 256-2114
(318) 256-0492
285
4-8
Many Junior High Madeline Owens
1801Natchitoches Hwy
Many, LA 71449-3399
(318) 256-3573
(318) 256-2846
Negreet High Gene Wright
4129 Hwy 476, PO Box 14
Negreet, LA 71406
(318) 256-2349
(318) 256-5868
411
PS, PK, K-12
499
PS, PK, K-12
Pleasant Hill Joseph Self
400 Second Street
PO Box 8
Pleasant Hill, LA 71065-0008
(318) 796-3670
(318) 796-2644
301
PS,PK,K-6
Zwolle Elementary Chad Crow
743 Championship Drive
PO Box 548
Zwolle, LA 71486-0548
(318) 645-6294
(318) 645-4619
522
7-12
Zwolle High Chad Crow
(318) 645-6104
(318) 645-4830
649 Championship Drive
PO Box 188, Zwolle, LA 71486-0188
Sabine Career Academy (Alternative Program)
910 West Mississippi Ave.
Many, La 71449
Sabine Parish School Board Universal Pre-K
Melyssa Snelling
165 Sabine High Street
Many, LA 71449
301
5-12
(318) 256-0582
(318) 256-5470
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(318) 256-6143
(318) 256-0385
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4250
Total Number of Students
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Sabine Parish School Board Motto
“Committed to Excellence”
Louisiana Critical Goals
1. Students enter Kindergarten ready to learn.
2. Students are literate by the third grade.
3. Students will enter fourth grade on time.
4. Students perform at or above grade level in English Language Arts by eighth
grade.
5. Students perform at or above grade level in math by eighth grade.
6. Students will graduate on time.
7. Students will enroll in post-secondary education or graduate workforceready.
8. Students will successfully complete at least one year of post-secondary
education.
9. Students will achieve all eight Critical Goals, regardless of race or class.
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to educate all students in a nurturing learning environment where students,
parents, teachers, staff, board members and community members work together to develop
academic excellence, ethical behavior, personal responsibility and lifelong learners.
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MANY HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to Many High School. We hope the years you spend with us will be educational and
rewarding. This handbook is for you. It will help you to understand the operations of the school
and make your adjustment to the high school a little easier. We hope that each student will get
involved in the total school program and contribute in some way to make your school a school
you and the community can show with pride. The final interpretation of the rules and regulations
prescribed in this handbook will be made by the Principal.
MANY HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER
O’er the rolling hills and the plains,
Our face uplifted to God,
The majesty of her stately halls
Holds sway over all.
Oh, Many High, evermore
Thy banners waving high,
And through the halls comes this solemn cry:
God bless and keep thee always.
Many High School demands exemplary behavior from our students and rewards those who
demonstrate positive behavior through our School–Wide Positive Behavior System.
P (PRODUCTIVE)
R (RESPECTFUL)
O (ON TIME)
W (WEARING PROPER ATTIRE)
L (LOOKING, LISTENING, AND LEARNING)
Principal: Norman Booker III
Assistant Principal: Moses Curtis
Office Phone: 318-256-2114
Office Fax: 318-256-0492
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ARTICLES PROHIBITED AT SCHOOL
Problems arise each year because students have articles which are hazardous to the safety of
others, or interfere, in some way with school procedure. Such items include, but are not limited
to, toy guns, water pistols, knives, radios, tape recorders, video games, curling irons, dice,
playing cards, and firecrackers. They will be taken from the student and disciplinary action may
result.
FOOD AND DRINK/BOOK BAGS
Food and drinks are not allowed in the building.
Only clear, plastic book bags will be allowed.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)
Public displays of affection between any two students will not be tolerated. Public displays of
affection include, but are not limited to the following: hand-holding, hugging, kissing, arms
wrapped around each other, sitting on one another’s lap, laying your head on another’s lap, etc.
ELECTION OF CLASS OFFICERS AND MR. AND MISS MHS
Students with a desire to become a class officer or run for Mr. or Miss MHS must meet the
following qualifications: The student must submit an application to Mrs. Ebarb and must be in
good standing with the administration of Many High School and must have been enrolled at
Many Junior High School/Many High School the previous school year. Students must have a 2.5
GPA or higher to run for a class officer and a 3.0 or higher to run for Mr. and Miss MHS. Also
for Mr. and Miss MHS, students must be involved in at least two extracurricular activities (clubs
or sports), have no serious discipline infractions during their senior year, and have no
suspensions their junior or senior year. They must be a student of MHS for all four years of high
school. Once applications are received, Many High School faculty and staff will vote for class
officers and Mr. and Miss MHS by using a rubric.
HOMECOMING COURT
Qualifications are as follows: must be in good standing with the administration, must have been
enrolled in Many Junior High or Many High the previous school year, and must have a minimum
2.5 grade point average.
CLOSED CAMPUS
We operate a closed campus policy. Students must stay on the school grounds from the time they
arrive, even if the first period has not yet started, until dismissal or until they are picked up by
the bus. Any student leaving the school grounds must check out through the office.
VISITORS
Parents are always welcome at Many High School. However, all visitors must register in the
office. The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business to attend
to at the school. Students are not allowed guests during instructional time.
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CHECK OUT
Students will be allowed to check out of school during the school day only if a parent or legal
guardian signs that student out in the school office or the student presents a note signed by the
guardian. All telephones are for school business only. Students may not use the telephone for
any reason other than personal illness. The adult checking a student out must be listed on the
student’s contact list.
POLICY FOR EARLY DEPARTURES FOR SENIORS
ALL SENIOR students are required to schedule a minimum of 3 classes; although 4 is
recommended for athletes. Parents must sign a release form in the school office within the first
10 days of school in order for seniors to be released early. If you choose to check out early you
must leave campus.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All rules and regulations that apply to daily school activities apply to extracurricular activities.
This includes any activities held at other locations that Many High School is participating in.
Students may not be released from a class that they are presently failing. Students involved in
extracurricular and athletic activities and any other field trip MUST ride to and from the activity
with the team or group. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All athletes and cheerleaders are governed by LHSAA, including but not limited to eligibility,
G.P.A., drug testing, release time, age and enrollment requirements, medical exams, participation
forms, sportsmanship, etc.
All athletes eligible for letterman jackets must have balances paid in full before jackets are
ordered. Seniors who wish to participate in sports are required to take and pass at least 4
subjects. An athlete may not quit a sport and begin another until the current sport is complete.
PROM
Many High School’s PROM is for MHS Juniors and Seniors and their dates who must be
younger than 20 years of age. All attendees must be in good standing financially, academically
(extracurricular eligibility, and attendance-wise) in order to attend. All deadlines for fees and
PROM contracts must be in on or before the due date set by the administration of MHS.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
In collaboration with Northwestern State University, Many High School will offer dual
enrollment courses. Participation in these courses will provide students the opportunity to pursue
college credit for core courses while still in high school. These courses will be offered on a year
to year basis. Dual enrollment courses offered and the requirements to enroll for the fall/spring
2010-2011 semesters are:
English IV/English 1010 and 1020
 Senior status - 2.75 cumulative GPA
 18 PLAN Composite Score or 18 ACT Composite Score
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 18 PLAN or ACT English Sub score
Advanced Math/Math 1020 and 1090
 Senior status - 2.75 cumulative GPA
 19 PLAN or ACT Math Sub score
Survey of the Arts/Fine Arts 1040
 Junior status - 3.00 cumulative GPA
 Senior status – 2.75 cumulative GPA
American History/History 2010 and 2020
Principles of Sociology/Sociology 1010
Fees and other forms are required by Sabine Parish School Board and Northwestern State
University. If your child is not planning to attend NSU after graduation, you should contact that
university to ensure transfer of the college hours.
EXAMINATIONS
Teachers may administer tests in their classes at their discretion during the school year. A
definite date and time is provided for final semester exams. Exemptions for final exams will
determined by parish policy.
EXCUSES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Pupils who are physically unable to participate in physical education activities must have a
medical doctor’s statement to the effect. The statement should be clear as to what exercises
should be avoided and for what time frame. All students MUST DRESS for physical education
daily unless they possess a doctor’s excuse. FIVE UNEXCUSED NO-DRESS IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE FOR THE NINE WEEKS’ PERIOD
IN WHICH THEY OCCUR. STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TWO PARENTAL
EXCUSES/NINE WEEKS W/NO DEDUCTIONS MADE FROM GRADE.
SCHEDULE CHANGES/ DROPPING CLASSES
Schedule changes will be permitted if one or more of the following has/have occurred: (1) If
there is a duplication of a subject already passed; (2) If an administrative error was made in
scheduling; (3) If a required course is needed. These changes should take place within the first
10 days of school. A GRADE OF “F” WILL BE GIVEN IN A SUBJECT DROPPED AFTER
THE FIRST TEN SCHOOL DAYS.
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MAKE-UP POLICY
Any work missed because of absence or participation in school activities must be made up. For
planned absences, students must secure assignments before absences. It is the student’s
responsibility to ask for make-up work on the first day of return after absence. Teachers will
designate re-test date and date that make-up work is due. Any student absent from school for
more than 3 days may request work assignments. Such requests should be made by 8:00 a.m.
assignments from teachers will be ready for pick up at 2:30 p.m.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be issued following the end of each nine weeks’ period. Funds should be
provided to the school in order to mail report cards home at the end of the school year. Students
who do not provide funds for mailing their report card home will receive their report card at the
beginning of the next school year.
STUDENT RECORDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents certain rights with
respect to their minor children’s educational records.
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that
they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy
or other rights.
3. 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.
4. The right to file with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint concerning
alleged failures by Sabine Parish School Board to comply with the requirements of
FERPA.
5. The right to obtain a copy of the Sabine Parish School Board’s student records policy.
You can obtain a copy of the policy from the principal’s office in each school within
the Parish.
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against persons with a
disability in any program receiving Federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a
disability as anyone who
1. Has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major
life activities. (Major life activities include activities such as caring for one’s self,
performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and
working);
2. Has a record of such an impairment; or
3. Is regarded as having such an impairment.
In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, the Sabine Parish School Board system
recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its
personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly
be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The school district has
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specific responsibilities under the Act, which include the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and
if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate
educational services. If in the opinion of the parent or guardian there is a question regarding
discrimination, he/she has a right to request a hearing with an impartial hearing officer.
If there are questions, please feel free to contact the 504 Coordinator, Sabine Parish School
Board, 695 Peterson Street, Many, LA 71449 or call (318)-256-9228.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Guidance services are available for every student in the school. These services include assistance
with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, career information, study helps, help with
home, school and/or social concerns, or any question the student may feel they would like to
discuss with the counselor.
Many problems concerning both school and one’s personal life
can be helped by counseling. The school counselor or your teacher will be able to try to help you
with these problems.
WITHDRAWAL
The procedure for withdrawal is as follows:
1. Authorization for withdrawal must be made in person by a parent or guardian.
2. Obtain appropriate forms from the counselor’s office.
3. Have the forms filled out by teachers, return all school books and library books, and make
sure all fines are paid.
4. Take completed forms to the counselor’s office for final clearance.
REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education at its July 28, 1988 meeting, voted to
adopt as an emergency rule that “In addition to completing a minimum of 23 Carnegie Units of
credit, the student shall also be required to pass the Graduation Test, beginning with the
graduating class of 1991.
The Graduation Test is made up of two parts. Part one will be administered to 10th grade
students and consist of English, Language Arts, Writing, and Mathematics. Part two will be
administered when these same students become 11th graders and will consist of Science and
Social Studies.
However, beginning in 2010-2011 and beyond, all incoming freshmen must pass three End-ofCourse Tests in the following categories to earn a standard diploma: (a) English II or English III;
(b) Algebra I or Geometry; and (c) Biology or American History.
Students must pass required components of the test to become eligible for a diploma.
Remediation and retake opportunities will be provided for students who do not pass the tests.
Students will be permitted to participate in the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies if they
are M.H.S. students assigned to S.C.A. Alternative Program. No GED students are allowed to
participate unless they are Option III students. Students must attend graduation practice (all 5)
and participate in baccalaureate if they wish to participate in the graduation exercise. All debts
must be paid one week prior to graduation. The valedictorian and salutatorian shall be chosen
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from the graduating class of students attending Many High School their entire four years of high
school and who have maintained the highest averages.
Effective with incoming freshmen 2008-2009, students will be enrolled in the LA Core 4
Curriculum. After two years, students may choose to opt-out of the LA Core 4 curriculum.
However, students choosing to opt out must still complete a fourth math requirement to graduate.
Thus, the required number of credits for graduation has increased from 23 to 24 with the
additional math requirement.
After finishing two years of high school, a student may request an exemption from completing
the LA Core 4 Curriculum. The student and his/her parent or guardian must meet with the
student’s counselor or advisor to discuss the student’s options. To receive the exemption, both
the student and parent(s) must sign a form acknowledging that one of the consequences of not
completing the LA Core 4 Curriculum may be ineligibility to enroll in a Louisiana 4-year
college. The principal signifies approval of the request with his/her signature.
TELEPHONES
All telephones are for school business and may be used by students only in cases of emergency
with the permission of the principal, assistant principal, or the secretary. Messages and
deliveries from home should be left in the office. Students will be called out of class only in an
emergency.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are furnished by the state and are issued at the beginning of each year. If a book is lost
or damaged, the parent/guardian of the student to whom the book is assigned will be expected to
pay for it.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
All students must complete a Sabine Parish Student Record Update Form at the beginning of
each school year. Any changes to your address and/or telephone number must be immediately
reported to the school office.
LOCKERS
Lockers are located in the Commons area of each pod and will be assigned before school begins.
Students are encouraged to keep their lockers in good condition. Do not share lockers with
someone else; more problems arise from this arrangement. Do not give out the combination to
anyone. Under no circumstances should you ever keep money or valuables in your locker.
Lockers are the property of the school and may be inspected at any time. P. E. lockers are issued
by coaches.
The student is REQUIRED to rent a lock for $5 per school year. THE LOCK MUST BE
RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BEFORE THE STUDENT CAN
RECEIVE HIS GRADES. LOST LOCKS MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE STUDENT AT A
COST OF $5.00.
Damage to lockers will be paid for by students.
Lockers must be locked at all times.
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INSURANCE
Students may take private insurance through the school at a low cost. It is not compulsory and
the school cannot be responsible in case payment of claim does not come to expectations of
students and parents.
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
School personnel will not provide pupils with any medication whatsoever. If a student must take
medication from home, he or she must bring the medication to the office with written
instructions from the physician as to how it is to be administered.
MHS LIBRARY
Many High School is fortunate to have a very fine Media Center. It has a nice collection of
books, pamphlets, magazines, and computers. The Media Center is open from 8-3 every school
day.
VEHICLES
Students are to park in the designated student parking area. Students must keep speed at not more
than 10 MPH in the school area and must not drive in a dangerous manner. All drivers must have
a valid driver’s license. The school is not responsible for stolen property. Students who violate
safe driving rules may have their driving privileges removed at discretion of the
principal. Students are not permitted to return to their automobiles or to move their automobiles
without permission from the principal.
SCHOOL CLOSING
In the event of severely inclement weather or mechanical breakdown school may be closed or
starting time delayed. The same conditions may also necessitate early dismissal. School closing,
delayed starting time or early dismissal will be announced over major radio stations. Reports in
the morning will be between 6 and 7:30 a.m. If no report is heard, it can be assumed that school
will be in session. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Telephone lines must be kept open
for emergencies.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Our school is fortunate in having capable people to help us whenever our regular teachers are ill,
or are attending conferences. A substitute teacher is an important visitor whose impressions of
our school will be carried into the community. Let us be certain that these are good impressions
by being polite, helpful and considerate, as you would be to your regular teacher.
LOST AND FOUND
Please take lost/found articles to the library where they can be claimed. Fines will be assessed for
lost textbooks and other lost items.
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WHO OWNS THIS SCHOOL
Surprisingly, YOU do! Your parents and all taxpayers are legally required to pay taxes that build
and maintain the public school system. Everyone pays taxes in one form or another. Therefore,
any damage done to this building, equipment, buses or books must be paid for with your own
family’s money. It is not enough that you should refrain from doing anything to increase this cost
to your parents, neighbors and yourself, but you must help protect the schools by discouraging or
reporting such activity by any others. REMEMBER, most trouble starts as fun!
CLASS DUES
Every student at Many High School is expected to pay class dues. The class dues are used to
support the Homecoming activities each year. Additionally, members of the Junior Class who
attend Prom are assessed “Prom Dues” in an amount determined by the class sponsors and the
Junior class. All dues are non-refundable.
CLASS PARTIES
There will be no parties during the school day. All parties connected with school must be
approved by the Principal a week in advance of the event. No food/drink will be taken to a
classroom during the school day unless approved by an administrator.
SABINE PARISH POLICY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
The Sabine Parish School Board is dedicated to providing and maintaining a drug-free workplace
throughout the system (in conformity with R.S. 17:402, et seq.). The Sabine Parish School Board
certifies that it has adopted and implemented a drug prevention program for its students and
employees that include:
FOR STUDENTS
Age-appropriate, developmentally-based drug and alcohol education and prevention programs
(which address the legal, social, and health consequences of drug and alcohol use and which
provides effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol) for all
students in all grades of the schools operated or served by the Sabine Parish School Board, from
early childhood level through grade 12.
Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance (R.S.
40:961, et seq.) in or on school board property presents serious risks and problems for students
with resulting negative impact on learning environment. This negative impact will affect
themselves, teachers and public as a whole.
Parents will be notified and students will be suspended if found to be under the influence or in
the possession of illegal drugs or alcohol. This determination must be established by a fact
finding hearing as soon as reasonably possible considering all the relevant circumstances. If a
student is suspected of distribution or attempted distribution, law enforcement will be notified. A
hearing shall be held before the student will be readmitted to school and a program of
appropriate counseling will be set up. If any of the aforementioned conditions are not complied
with, the matter will be turned over to local law enforcement. Parents and students will be given
a copy of the standards of conduct (which require mandatory compliance) and the statement of
disciplinary sanctions required.
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SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
The Sabine Parish School District shall place an equal emphasis upon the nondiscriminatory
provision of educational opportunities for children and no person shall be denied the benefits of
any education program or activity on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, creed, national
origin, age, or sex. All programs offered by schools within the school district shall be open to
all students in compliance with statutory and judicial requirements.
ATTENDANCE ZONE REQUIREMENTS
A court order requires that all Sabine Parish students attend school within specified attendance
zones. Students living in Sabine Parish are order by the court to attend the school in the
attendance zone in which the family resides.
Legal custody is defined as the legal status created by a court order which establishes in a
custodian the right to have physical custody of the child. Legal custody shall also include cases
where provisional custody of a minor student has been granted to a person of legal age by the
child's parents, or the natural tutor, or grandparents awarded custody. Provisional custody shall
be verified by submitting a properly executed and notarized form attesting to the granting of
provisional custody. The Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, the school principal, or
designee shall be responsible for monitoring the school enrollment list and shall immediately
terminate and/or transfer an unauthorized student.
Any child temporarily residing within the district who has no permanent address, or who has
been abandoned by his/her parent, or who is in foster care, shall be enrolled and allowed to
attend school in the zone appropriate to the special circumstance of the child. Surrogate parents
may be appointed when appropriate for special needs students.
VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCE
The School Board shall require verification of residence of those students whose residence is
suspected to be outside the attendance zone of the school the student is attending. When
investigating the residence of a student, the School Board shall attempt to verify the primary
place of residence of the legal parent or legal or provisional guardian. Such verification of
residence shall be based on such items as the following:
1. Voter registration card of parent or custodian, or
2. Property tax statement of parent or custodian showing homestead exemption, or
3. Certified copy of any judicially ordered tutorship, custody or guardianship of any minor
child student not domiciled or in the custody of their natural and/or legal
parents. Verification of the physical residency of the legal custodian, tutor/tutrix or
nonparent shall also be required,
4. Any other documentation as may be stipulated by the Board.
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Legal custody is defined as the legal status created by a court order which establishes in a
custodian the right to have physical custody of the child. Legal custody shall also include cases
where provisional custody of a minor student has been granted to a person of legal age by the
child's parents, or the natural tutor, or grandparents awarded custody. Provisional custody shall
be verified by submitting a properly executed and notarized form attesting to the granting of
provisional custody. The Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, the school principal, or
designee shall be responsible for monitoring the school enrollment list and shall immediately
terminate and/or transfer an unauthorized student.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Board requires that students with disabilities be assigned to programs as determined by the
IEP/Placement committee.
TRANSFER
Students shall be required to attend the school in the attendance area in which their residence is
located. Students who wish to attend a school other than the one designated for their attendance
zone of residence may apply for transfer when circumstances warrant. All transfer requests must
be in writing and submitted to the Sabine Parish School Board Office by May 1 of each school
year. All transfers shall remain valid only until the end of the school year for which they were
granted. Transfers based on provisional custody requirements shall be dependent on proof of
renewal of such custody being presented to school officials each year, as provided by law. New
enrollees may submit a transfer request during the school year at the time of their initial
enrollment in Sabine Parish.
The official transfer form is posted on the Sabine Parish School Board website and must be
completed in full for consideration. A transfer committee, consisting of the Superintendent and
the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance shall consider for approval each request for
student transfer to determine if such transfer to be in the best interest of the student and the
school system. No school shall accept a student not residing in that school's attendance zone
unless the student has an approved transfer request on file. Bus drivers shall not transport any
students who have not been assigned to their buses by their respective principals. Any decision
made by the transfer committee regarding the transfer of a student is final and may not be
appealed to the School Board.
Factors that may be considered in granting the transfer of a student from one school to another
may include such items as:
1. Racial percentages of each school involved,
2. Available room and teacher capacity,
3. Health or safety of the student,
4. Academic course offerings,
5. Athletic programs sanctioned by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association
(LHSAA).
Any student transferring into Sabine Parish who will not be residing with their parent(s)/legal
guardian shall be required to present a court order attesting legal custody of the student or
proper provisional custody by the individual(s) requesting the transfer. Said court order
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documentation or provisional custody documentation shall be submitted prior to the student
becoming eligible to enroll in any school of the parish.
HARDSHIP TRANSFERS
Transfers may be approved for reasons classified to be hardships when the Superintendent
determines it to be in the best interest of the student under the following conditions:
1. Child Care
A parent or legal guardian of a child who will be in the sixth grade or below may
request permission for the child to attend school out of zone due to child care needs.
Requests will be considered based on the merits of the individual case. Transportation
to an out-of-zone school for child care purposes shall be solely the responsibility of the
parent or legal guardian. (Once the child is in the seventh grade, he/she must return to
home-school, even when younger siblings may attend a different school for child-care
reason.)
2. Administrative Transfer
The school system may transfer a student from his/her home school to another school
within Sabine Parish when evaluation and/or examination by the transfer committee
deems it is the proper educational climate for this particular student. An evaluation by
the appropriate medical and/or educational authority must accompany any transfer
request initiated by a parent under this category.
3. Employees
All school system employees have an option of placing their children in schools in their
home districts or enrolling them in the school of their employment.
REGULATIONS
The Sabine Parish School Board has established the following rules for the purpose of
enforcing these provisions:
1. If a student is granted a transfer and the Application for Transfer is found to contain
incorrect information, the transfer may be declared void and the student immediately
returned to the home attendance zone or sending school based upon the review and
approval of the Superintendent.
2. If a student is granted a transfer for an athletic or academic program and the student
does not enroll, participate, and complete the sport or program, the student shall be
returned to the school in his/her attendance zone at the end of the current grading
period.
3. If a student is granted a transfer because of "child care" and the parent/guardian
becomes unemployed or changes job, the central office must be immediately notified of
the change in status. Failure to notify the central office will void the student transfer.
Once the parent/guardian notifies central office of unemployment status, the student
shall be returned to the school in his/her attendance zone at the end of the current
grading period.
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4. Students receiving a transfer shall be required to provide their own transportation to the
receiving school.
5. Transfers shall be made based on the merit of each transfer request. Siblings may be
placed in different attendance zones.
6. School employee is defined as a full time employee hired by the Sabine Parish School
Board.
7. No principal shall accept and/or enroll a student not residing in the school attendance
zone unless the student has an approved transfer on file.
8. A student who does not live with a parent/legal guardian shall be required to present a
court order attesting legal custody or proper provisional custody documentation.
9. To be considered a residence in the attendance zone, the family must reside in the
attendance zone Monday night through Thursday night.
10. Each approved student transfer shall be valid for the school year only. Application for
student transfer must be made each year. (Application available on Sabine Parish
School Board website.)
11. Once the transfer of a student has been approved, the student shall be required to attend
that school for the remainder of the school year, with limited exceptions as noted in this
policy. However, the Superintendent shall have the authority to return a student to
his/her former school when circumstances so warrant.
12. The school principal is responsible for ensuring student transfer compliance.
The Sabine Parish School Board shall consider violations of this policy and associated
regulations to be a serious breach of the duties for employment.
WITHDRAWAL
Students shall be required to attend school in accordance with statutory provisions. Students
may be permitted to withdraw from school however, if approved by the Superintendent and the
Board. Such withdrawal must be in accordance with such rules and regulations as may be
prescribed by the Board.
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Compulsory School Attendance Ages
Except as provided by law, every child in the state is required by state law to attend public or
private school from the child's seventh (7th) birthday until his/her eighteenth (18th) birthday,
unless the child graduates prior to his/her eighteenth (18th) birthday. Any child below the age
of seven (7) who legally enrolls in school shall also be required to attend school. If a child
in these age brackets was a resident of this parish when school opened and enters school late
without having attended another public or private school or approved home study program
during the current school session within or without the parish, a statement should be secured
from the parents or guardian giving the reasons why the child has not been in school. If these
reasons are not satisfactory, the matter should be referred to the Supervisor of Child Welfare
and Attendance, who may find it necessary to refer it to the proper court.
Failure to abide by the compulsory school attendance laws of the state may result in a referral
to Families in Need of Services (FINS) which is a state mandated program or to the District
Court with jurisdiction.
SCHOOL ENTRANCE AGE
Initial entry level for all students in Sabine Parish schools is the kindergarten
level. Kindergarten students shall complete the kindergarten curriculum prior to being
promoted to the first grade. Students who come into the parish from outside who are already
enrolled in the first grade in a certified school will be permitted to remain in the first grade.
The School Board shall require children entering kindergarten at the beginning of the school
session for the first time to be at least five (5) years of age on or before September 30 of the
calendar year in which the school year begins. For students entering first grade for the first
time at the beginning of the school session, they shall be six (6) years on or before September
30 of the calendar year in which the school year begins.
A child younger than the above may be permitted to enter school provided the child has been
evaluated and identified as gifted in accordance with the regulations of the Louisiana
Department of Education for such evaluation. A child admitted to kindergarten shall be
eligible to enter first grade upon successful completion of kindergarten, provided all other
applicable entrance requirements have been fulfilled.
Sabine Parish Universal Preschool
The Sabine Parish School Board provides a preschool program for children at least four (4)
years of age on or before September 30 of the calendar year in which the school year begins in
all Sabine Parish Schools.
The Sabine Parish School Board provides a preschool program for children at least three (3)
years of age on or before September 30 of the calendar year in which the school year begins at
the Many Preschool Center for children meeting the eligibility requirements.
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School Attendance
A student is considered to be in attendance when he or she is physically present at a school site
or is participating in an authorized school activity and is under the supervision of authorized
personnel. This definition for attendance would extend to students who are homebound,
assigned to and participating in drug rehabilitation programs that contain a state-approved
education component, or participating in school-authorized field trips or other school-approved
activities.
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Half-day attendance - A student is considered to be in attendance for one-half day when he or she (1) is
physically present at a school site or is participating in an authorized school activity and (2) is under the
supervision of authorized personnel for more than 25% but not more than half (26%-50%) of the student's
instructional day.
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Whole-day attendance - A student is considered to be in attendance for a whole day when he or she (1) is
physically present at a school site or is participating in an authorized school activity and (2) is under the
supervision of authorized personnel for more than 50% (51%-100%) of the student's instructional day.
(High school students are counted absent or present for each period. For example, if a high school
student misses one class more than 5 times in one semester, he/she receives a failing grade for that
particular class for the semester.)
Elementary students shall be in attendance a minimum of 167 six hour days (or 60,120
minutes) a school year in order to be eligible to receive credit for courses taken.
For the 2012 – 2013 school year, Sabine Parish high school students may not miss more than
five (5) days per semester. The only days which do not apply are Exempted Excused
Absences. See the definition of absences below. Students not in attendance compliance will be
awarded a grade of F for the semester in question. High school students must attend 79 days
per subject per semester.
For the 2012 – 2013 school year, Sabine Parish K-8th grade students may not miss more than
ten (10) days for the entire school year. The only days which do not apply are Exempted
Excused Absences. See the definition of absences below.
TYPES OF ABSENCES
The days absent for elementary and secondary school students shall include non-exempted
excused absences, exempted excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions.
1. Non-exempted excused absences are absences incurred due to personal illness or serious
illness in the family (documented by acceptable excuses, including a parental note) which
are not considered for purposes of truancy, but which are considered when determining
whether or not a student is eligible to make up work and tests, receive credit for work
completed, and receive credit for a course and/or school year completed.
(Non-exempted excused absences do apply in determining whether a student meets
the minimum minutes of instruction required to receive credit.)
2. Exempted excused absences are absences which are not considered for purposes of
truancy and which are not considered when determining whether or not a student is
eligible to make up work and tests, receive credit for work completed, and receive credit
for a course and/or school year completed. (Doctor’s Note, Hospital Stay, etc.)
(Exempted absences do not apply in determining whether a student meets the
minimum minutes of instruction required to receive credit.)
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3. Unexcused absences are any absences not meeting the requirements set forth in the
excused absences and extenuating circumstances definitions, including but not limited to
absences due to any job (including agriculture and domestic services, even in the
student’s own home or for their own parents or tutors) unless it is a part of an approved
instructional program. Students shall be given failing grades for those days missed and
shall not be given an opportunity to make up work.
(Unexcused absences do apply in determining whether a student meets the
minimum minutes of instruction required to receive credit.)
4. Suspensions are non-exempted absences for which a student is allowed to make up
his/her work and is eligible for consideration for credit provided it is completed
satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The absence shall be considered when determining
whether or not a student may or may not be promoted, but shall not be considered for
purposes of truancy. Students absent from school as a result of any suspension shall be
counted as absent. (Students are responsible for obtaining work from the school to
complete during the suspension, except for tests which are to be taken at school after the
suspension period.)
(Suspension days, which are non-exempted absences, do apply in determining
whether a student meets the minimum minutes of instruction required to receive
credit.)
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
Exceptions to the attendance regulation shall be the enumerated extenuating circumstances
below that are verified by the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance or the school
principal/designee where indicated. These exempted absences do not apply in determining
whether a student meets the minimum minutes of instruction required to receive credit.
1. Extended personal physical or emotional illness as verified by a physician or nurse
practitioner licensed in the state;
2. Extended hospital stay in which a student is absent as verified by a physician or dentist;
3. Extended recuperation from an accident in which a student is absent as verified by a
physician, dentist, or nurse practitioner licensed in the state;
4. Extended contagious disease within a family in which a student is absent as verified by a
physician or dentist licensed in the state; or
5. Observance of special and recognized holidays of the student's own faith.
6. Visitation with a parent who is a member of the United States Armed Forces or the National
Guard of a state and such parent has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas
deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting. Excused absences in this situation
shall not exceed five (5) school days per school year.
7. Absences as verified by the principal or his/her designee as stated below:
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A. Prior school system-approved travel for education;
B. Death in the immediate family (not to exceed one week); or,
C. Natural catastrophe and/or disaster.
For any other extenuating circumstances, the student’s parents or legal guardian must make a
formal appeal in accordance with the due process procedures established by the school system.
Students who are verified as meeting extenuating circumstances, and therefore eligible to
receive grades shall not receive those grades if they are unable to complete makeup work or
pass the course.
SCHOOL-APPROVED ACTIVITIES
Students participating in school-approved field trips or other instructional activities that
necessitate their being away from school shall be considered to be present and shall be given
the opportunity to make up work.
CHILD PERFORMERS
Minors employed to perform or render artistic or creative services under a contract or
employment arrangement for two (2) or more days within a 30-day period must receive
instruction pursuant to statutory provisions.
WRITTEN EXCUSES
For a student to be eligible to receive credit and make up work following an absence, the
student shall be required in each instance to submit parental confirmation of the reasons for the
absence. If a student is tardy or absent, the parent or guardian must submit a written excuse,
signed and dated, to school authorities upon the student's return to classes, stating the reason for
the student's absence from school. A doctor's, dentist’s, or nurse practitioner’s written
statement of student's incapacity to attend school shall be required for those absences for
three (3) or more consecutive days due to illness, contagious illness in a family,
hospitalization, or accidents. All excuses for a student's absence, including medical
verification of extended personal illness, must be presented within five (5) school days of the
student's return to school, or the student's absence shall be considered unexcused and the
student not allowed to make up work missed.
TARDINESS
A student shall be considered tardy to class if the student is not in the classroom when the bell
to begin class ceases. A student shall be considered tardy to school if the student is not in
his/her homeroom/first period class when the bell to begin homeroom/class ceases. Tardy shall
also mean leaving or checking out of school unexcused prior to the regularly scheduled
dismissal. Habitual tardiness on the part of students shall not be tolerated.
Students who exhibit habitual tardiness shall be subject to disciplinary action, appropriate
under the circumstances. Parents of students who continue to be tardy shall be notified for a
conference with the principal, and the student may be subject to suspension from school and
the parent/legal guardian subject to court fines or community service.
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Truancy
The Sabine Parish School Board recognizes truancy as absence from class or school for any
portion of a period or day without permission from home or school. Students shall not be
allowed to leave the campus without proper permission at any time during the school day,
including before school begins, after school while waiting for their bus, or any disciplinary
session which the student has been directed to attend. Students shall remain on the campus at
all times unless granted permission to be off-campus, or be subject to disciplinary
action. Violations of attendance laws and regulations may lead to suspension and/or expulsion
from school.
School personnel shall be expected to make every reasonable effort to assist a child who is
habitually absent or tardy. A student shall be considered habitually absent or habitually tardy
when either condition continues to exist after all reasonable efforts by any school personnel,
truant officer, or other law enforcement personnel have failed to correct the condition after the
fifth (5th) unexcused absence or fifth (5th) unexcused occurrence of being tardy within any
school semester. Any student who is a juvenile and who is considered habitually absent
from school or habitually tardy shall be reported by visiting teachers and Supervisors of
Child Welfare and Attendance to the family or juvenile court of the parish or city as a
truant child.
Tardy, for the purpose of notification, shall include, but not be limited to being late to school,
or leaving or checking out of school unexcused prior to the regularly scheduled dismissal time
at the end of the school day. However, it shall not include reporting late to class when
transferring from one class to another during the school day.
GUARDIAN RESPONSIBLE
With regard to any student in grades kindergarten (K) through eighth (8th) grade who is
considered habitually absent or tardy, in any case where the student is the subject of a court
ordered custody or visitation plan, the parent or legal guardian who is lawfully exercising
actual physical custody or visitation of the student shall be responsible for the student’s
attendance at school on those days and shall be solely responsible for any absence or tardiness
of the child on such days.
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Kindergarten – Grade 3
The Child Welfare and Attendance Officer will send a letter to parents of students in grades 1 3 who missed more than 10 days of school during previous school-year. The letter sent will
need to be signed and returned to the school principal before the end of the first two weeks of
school.
Student Name:________________________________________
Truancy Procedures
Number of Absent Days
(Combine Unexempted Excused,
Unexcused, and Suspension)
3rd
(If 3rd day occurs before mid-term)
The Sabine Parish School Board
partially funds (with grant)a Sabine
Parish Sheriff’s Officer to assist with
TRUANCY. Please utilize these
services. For contact information
please speak with Mrs. Cosio, Child
Welfare & Attendance Officer.
5th
(If 5th day occurs before mid-term)
7th
(If 7th day occurs before March 15)
9th
(If 9th day occurs before April 15)
10th
Consequence
Send home letter in mail or
by student. If not returned,
parent is contacted by
principal or designee.
Child Welfare and
Attendance Officer contacts
parents by phone or mail.
Required Meeting with
School Building Level
Committee
Attendance Contract
(Child and Parent)
Required meeting with Child
Welfare and Attendance
Officer
(Child and Parent)
Participation in 4 hours of
parenting classes through
Project
Celebration
or
similar entity as approved by
Child
Welfare
and
Attendance Officer, OR
Referral to Families in Need
of Services (F.I.N.S.) Sabine
Parish Sheriff’s Office
(Child and Parent) or
More than 10
After School, Saturday or
Summer Attendance
Recovery with parental
involvement component for
each day over 10.
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Verification
(Initial & Notations)
Grade 4 – Grade 8
Student Name:________________________________________
Truancy Procedures
(Combine Unexempted Excused,
Unexcused, and Suspension)
3rd
(If 3rd day occurs before mid-term)
5th
(If 5th day occurs before mid-term)
7th
(If 7th day occurs before March 15)
9th
10th
More than 10
Consequence
Send home letter in mail or
by student. If not returned,
parent is contacted by
principal or designee.
Verification
The Sabine Parish School
Board partially funds(with
grant) a Sabine Parish Sheriff’s
Officer to assist with
TRUANCY. Please utilize
these services. For contact
information please speak with
Mrs. Cosio, Child Welfare &
Attendance Officer.
School Building Level
Committee
(Child and Parent)
Attendance Contract
Child Welfare & Attendance
Officer
(Child and Parent)
Saturday Attendance
Recovery Held at Sabine
Career Academy
Participation in 4 hours of
parenting classes through
Project Celebration or
similar entity as approved by
Child Welfare and
Attendance Officer and
Saturday Detention with
Community Service
OR
Referral to Families in Need
of Services (F.I.N.S.) Sabine
Parish Sheriff’s Office
(Child and Parent)
Summer Attendance
Recovery Required for
Promotion Unless Otherwise
Retained.
(2 days for each 1 day
missed over 10 in school
year)
Additional Comments:
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Number of Days required for
Summer Attendance Recovery:
___________
(2 days for each 1 day missed
over 10 in school year)
Truancy Procedures
High School
Student Name:________________________________________ Semester: 1
(Combine Unexempted
Excused, Unexcused,
and Suspension)
3rd
Consequence
(In one semester)
Send home letter in mail or with
student.. If not returned, parent is
contacted by principal or designee.
4th
Saturday Attendance Recovery held
at Sabine Career Academy
(In one semester)
5th
(In one semester)
Any Additional
Date of Saturday
Detention:
__________________
Initial When Complete:
__________________
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Verification
The Sabine Parish School Board
partially funds (with grant) a
Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Officer to
assist with TRUANCY. Please
utilize these services. For contact
information please speak with
Mrs. Cosio, Child Welfare &
Attendance Officer.
Saturday Attendance Recovery held
at Sabine Career Academy
And
8 Hours of Community Service
Supervised by Law Enforcement
Saturday Attendance Recovery for
Each Day over 5 and 8 hours
community service for each day over
5.
Possible referral to Families in Need
of Services (F.I.N.S.) Sabine Parish
Sheriff’s Office
(Child and Parent)
Date of Saturday Detention:
__________________
__________________
Additional Comments:
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Date of Saturday Detention:
__________________
__________________
STUDENT FEES, FINES AND CHARGES
The Sabine Parish School Board may impose certain student fees or charges to help offset
special costs incurred in the operation of specific classrooms or subjects. No student shall be
deprived of proper instruction should the student not be able to pay any student fees, however.
DAMAGE TO TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The School Board may require parents and/or legal guardians to compensate the school district
for lost, destroyed, or unnecessarily damaged books and materials, and for any books which are
not returned to the proper schools at the end of each school year or upon withdrawal of their
dependent child. Under no circumstances may a student of school age be held financially
responsible for fees associated with textbook replacement.
Grading Policy
Grades K – 2
Letter grades are not used in grades K – 2. Student portfolios containing student work and
assessments shall be accumulated and shared with parents during parent conferences. The
following is the grading scale used for students in grades K – 2:
4 =Advanced: Exceeds grade level standard
3= Proficient: At grade level standard
2= Approaching grade level standard
1= Below grade level standard
Grading Scale Grades 3 – 12
A 100-93
B 92-85
C 84-75
D 74-67
F 66-0
Grading Scale for Honor Courses: A, 90-100; B, 80-89; C, 70-79; D, 60-69; and F, 59-0
Course value shall be determined as follows:
Regular Courses
Advanced-level Courses
A=4
A=5
B=3
B=4
C=2
C=3
D=1
D=2
F=0
F=0
Grading Policy for End-of-Course (EOC) Tests
Students enrolled in a course for which there is an EOC test must take the EOC test. The EOC
test score shall count as 15% of the student’s final grade for the course.
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Report Cards
Report cards are issued at the end of each 9-week period. Interim reports will be issued midway
of each nine-week period.
Honor Roll
PRINCIPAL’S LIST—The grade in each class must be at least 93 percent.
“A” HONOR ROLL—The overall grade point average must be 93 percent with no grade (on the
report card) below 85 percent.
“B’ HONOR ROLL—The overall grade point average must be 85 percent with no grade (on the
report card) below 75 percent.
No student will be eligible for any honor roll category if their grade falls into a lower category
due to a suspension or other punitive action. These categories are designed to honor students who
are striving to achieve with optimum effort.
In order to qualify for an academic jacket, a student must earn A’s in every class for 3
consecutive years. At the end of his/her junior year, a student may order a jacket. No jackets
will be ordered during a student’s senior year. (Effective for 2008-2009 incoming freshmen)
Method of Ranking Students
1. Course grade to be determined in strict accordance with Sabine Parish Grade Averaging
Procedure. The final course grade, expressed as a letter grade, will be used in ranking
students.
2. Grades in all courses in which students were enrolled for Carnegie Credit will be used to
determine class rank. In instances where courses were repeated, the higher grade will be
used.
3. Quality points will be determined by: course value x course credit = quality points.
4. Course value will be determined as follows:
Regular Courses
Advanced-level Courses
A=4
A=5
B=3
B=4
C=2
C=3
D=1
D=2
F=0
F=0
5. Advanced-level courses are listed as:
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Physics
- Biology II
- Foreign Languages
- Advanced Math, including Calculus and Trigonometry
- Fine Arts
- Advanced Placement Courses with state approval
- Compressed video classes and Louisiana Virtual classes for dual credit
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6.
Ordinarily student average will be determined by dividing total quality points earned by
credits earned. Exception is when a student makes an F in a course and does not repeat the
course for passing credit. For further information, principal will refer to FILE:IHC on
Class Ranking passed by School Board in August 1994.
Promotion Requirements
In order to be promoted to the next grade or to receive credit for enrolled courses, students must
meet the requirement set forth in the Sabine Parish Pupil Progression Plan as well as meeting
requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education for LEAP 21 and End-of-Course
assessments. Details are available online in the Sabine Parish School Board Pupil Progression
Plan. (www.sabine.k12.la.us)
Leap 21 and Summer Remediation
A student who is a first-time 4th or 8th grader must score at or above the Basic achievement
level on the English Language Arts or Mathematics components of the LEAP and at or above the
Approaching Basic achievement level on the other to be promoted to the fifth or ninth grade.
Students who fail to meet the LEAP 21 requirement will be offered summer remediation and
retest opportunities at no cost.
High School Diploma Options
Louisiana high school students may choose from three diploma options which the Louisiana
State Department refers to as the Louisiana High School Diploma Pathways. The three diploma
paths are:
1. Career Curriculum Diploma
2. Basic Core Curriculum Diploma (Required for Technical or Community College)
3. LA Core 4 Curriculum (Required for LA 4-Year University)
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The following describes the curriculum for each diploma path:
Career Curriculum
English - 4 Units
 English I, English II
 The remaining unit shall come from the following: Technical Reading and Writing, Business
English, Business Communications, Using Research in Careers (1/2 credit),
American Literature (1/2 credit), Film in America (1/2 credit), English III, English IV, Senior
Applications in English, or a course developed by the LEA and approved by BESE
Math - 4 Units
One of the following:
 Algebra 1 (1 unit) or
 Algebra 1-Part 1 and Algebra I-Part 2 (2 units) or
 Applied Algebra (1 unit)
 The remaining units come from the following: Geometry or Applied Geometry,
Technical Math, Medical Math, Applications in Statistics and Probability, Financial Math,
Math Essentials, Algebra II, Advanced Math-Pre-Calculus, Discrete Mathematics,
or local course(s) approved by BESE
Science - 3 Units
 Biology
 1 unit from the following Physical Science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated Science,
Chemistry I, ChemCom, Physics I, or Physics of Technology I
 The remaining unit shall come from the following: Food Science, Forensic Science,
Allied Health Science, Basic Body Structure and Function, Basic Physics with Applications,
Aerospace Science, Earth Science, Agriscience II, Physics of Technology II,
Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Science, Biotechnology in Agriculture,
Environmental Studies in Agriculture, Health Science II, EMT-Basic, an additional course from
the Physical Science cluster, or local course(s) approved by BESE
Social Studies - 3 Units
 U.S. History
 Civics (1 unit) or 1/2 unit of Civics and 1/2 unit of Free Enterprise. Note: Students entering
the ninth grade in 2012 and beyond must have one unit of Civics
 1 unit from the following: Child Psychology and Parenthood Education, Law Studies,
Psychology, Sociology, World History, World Geography, Western Civilization,
Economics, American Government, African American Studies, or local course(s) approved by
BESE
Health - 1/2 Unit

JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health Education requirement provided the
requirements in Section 2347 of Bulletin 741 are met.
Physical Education - 1 1/2 Units
 JROTC may be substituted.
Career and Technical Education - 7 Units
 Education for Careers or Journey to Careers
 6 credits required for a career Area of Concentration
Total - 23 Units
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Basic Core Curriculum
(Incoming Freshmen 2008-2009 and beyond)
English - 4 Units
 English I, II, III, IV or Senior Applications in English
Math - 4 Units
 Algebra I (1 unit), Applied Algebra I (1 unit) or Algebra I-Pt. 1 and Algebra I-Pt. 2 (2 units)
 Geometry or Applied Geometry
 Remaining unit(s) from the following: Algebra II, Financial Mathematics, Math Essentials,
Advanced Math—Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math—Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus,
Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, or a local math elective approved by BESE
Science - 3 Units
 Biology
 1 unit from the following Physical Science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated Science,
Chemistry I, Physics I, Physics of Technology I
 1 unit from the following: Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science,
Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and
Physiology, an additional course from the physical science cluster, or a local science elective
approved by BESE
o Students may not take both Integrated Science and Physical Science
o Agriscience I is a prerequisite for Agriscience II and is an elective course
 Civics (1 unit) or 1/2 unit of Civics and 1/2 unit of Free Enterprise. Note: Students entering
the ninth grade in 2011-2012 and beyond must have one unit of Civics
 U.S. History
 One of the following: World History, World Geography, Western Civilization,
or AP European History
Health - 1/2 Unit
 JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health Education requirement provided the
 Physical Education I and Physical Education II, or Adapted Physical Education for
eligible special education students. A maximum of 4 units of Physical Education may
be used toward graduation
 NOTE: The substitution of JROTC is permissible
Education for Careers or Journey to Careers* - 1 Unit
Electives - 7 Units
Shall include the minimum courses required to complete a Career Area of Concentration,
* including Education for Careers or Journey to Careers
Total - 24 Units
*Take effect for incoming freshmen in 2010-2011 and beyond
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LA Core 4 Curriculum
(Incoming Freshmen in 2008 – 2009 and beyond)
English - 4 Units
 English I, II, III, IV
Math - 4 Units
 Algebra I, Applied Algebra I, or Algebra I-Pt. 2
 Geometry or Applied Geometry
 Algebra II
 Remaining unit from the following: Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math/Precalculus,
Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics,
Discrete Math, or a local math elective approved by BESE
Science - 4 Units
 Biology
 Chemistry
 2 units of the following: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Physics I,
Physics of Technology I, Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science,
Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II,
Anatomy and Physiology, or a local science elective approved by BESE*
o Students may not take both Integrated Science and Physical Science
o Agriscience I is a prerequisite for Agriscience II
 Civics (1 unit) or 1/2 unit of Civics and 1/2 unit of Free Enterprise. Note: Students entering the
ninth grade in 2011-2012 and beyond must have one unit of Civics
 U.S. History
 1 unit from the following: World History, World Geography, Western Civilization, or
AP European History
 1 unit from the following: World History, World Geography, Western Civilization, AP European
History, Civics (second semester - 1/2 credit), Law Studies, Psychology, Sociology, or
African-American Studies*
NOTE: Students may take 2 half credit courses for the fourth social studies unit.
Health - 1/2 Unit

JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health Education requirement provided the
 Physical Education I and Physical Education II, or Adapted Physical Education for eligible
special education students. A maximum of 4 units of Physical Education may be used toward
graduation
 NOTE: The substitution of JROTC is permissible
Foreign Language - 2 Units
 2 units from the same foreign language or 2 units of speech
Arts - 1 Unit
 1 unit of Arts, Dance, Media, Music, Theatre Arts or Fine Arts Survey. *
Electives - 3 Units
Total - 24 Units
*Approved IBC-related course may be substituted for the 4th science or social studies or for the art
course if the course is in the student’s career area of concentration. (for Core 4 students only)
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
In fulfilling his/her responsibilities each student shall:
1. Become informed of and adhere to the rules and regulations established by the Sabine
Parish School Board and implemented by school administrators and teachers.
2. Recognize the authority of all teachers and other school personnel.
3. Respect the human dignity and worth of every other individual.
4. Refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, and unnecessary obscenity in verbal and written
expression.
5. Study diligently and maintain the best possible level of academic achievement.
6. Be punctual and present in the regular school program to the best of his/her ability.
7. Dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness, and
safety.
8. Help maintain and improve the school environment; preserve school property and
exercise the utmost care while using school facilities.
9. Refrain from gross disobedience or misconduct or behavior that disrupts the educational
process.
10. Continue or become actively involved in one's education, understanding of people and
preparation for adult life.
General Dress Code Regulations
Student dress and grooming are not to adversely affect the students' participation in classes,
school programs, or other school-related activities or detract from the learning environment of
the school. Extremes in style and fit in student dress and extremes in style of grooming shall
not be permitted. Administrators are authorized to use their discretion in determining extremes
in styles of dress and grooming and what is appropriate and suitable for school wear. No
student shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, blade,
symbols, sign or other things which are evidence of affiliation with tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or
violence or gang related activities or exhibits profane or obscene language/gestures.
For students not required to wear uniforms, the student and parents may determine the student’s
personal dress and grooming standards, provided they comply with the guidelines outlined in
each school handbook.
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For students required to wear uniforms, the student must follow the dress code as outlined in
their school’s student handbook and comply with the guidelines in the uniform policy. Students
enrolled in Many Elementary, Many Junior High School, and Many High wear school
uniforms.
Based on the premise that a safe and disciplined learning environment is a prerequisite to a
quality learning environment, it shall be the policy of the Sabine Parish School Board, on a
school-by-school basis, to make uniforms mandatory in schools where survey results indicate
agreement by a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the votes cast by school/campus
parents. For the parent survey to be valid there must be a seventy-five percent (75%) survey
return rate. Each family shall be permitted one vote for each affected child attending the
school. The mandatory uniform practice can be revoked using the same process by which
uniforms were mandated. Any school which has opted for mandatory uniforms shall survey the
parents at least once every four (4) years regarding continuation or discontinuation of
mandatory uniforms. (Revote occurred in Many schools in Spring 2012)
MANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DRESS CODE (REVISED JULY 2010)
MANY SCHOOLS DRESS CODE
Students attending Many Elementary School, Many Junior High School, and Many High School
shall be required to wear uniforms to school. Transfer students will be given three (3) calendar
weeks to acquire a proper uniform. The same amount of time shall be given to acquire a proper
uniform for students who have a documented disaster, such as a fire or other emergency situation
designated by the school principal.
The student dress code for Many Schools grades PK-12 shall be as follows:
Uniform Colors:
1.
Shirts/Tops – Solid red, white, or black
2.
Bottoms – Khaki
Shirts/Tops shall be worn as follows:
1.
Solid color shirts and tops must be oxford or polo style with sleeves and a collar.
2.
Solid red, white, or black turtlenecks or undershirts may be worn under oxford or polo
shirts.
3.
Shirts/tops must be tucked in. (this is waived for PK-3rd)
4.
Over-sizing of tops or vests of any kind is NOT permitted.
5.
Slip over sweatshirts are NOT permitted.
Shirts/tops must have no labels, logos, emblems or writing other than the name of the school or
school mascot such as “Many Tigers” on them.
Bottoms shall be worn as follows:
A.
Girls – pants, skirts, skorts, Capri’s, jumpers, and shorts. (shorts will not be allowed in
grades 9-12). All bottoms must be hemmed.
1. All bottoms must be worn at waist level. No sagging pants are allowed.
2. Belts must be worn with bottoms that have belt loops.
3.
Belts must be black or brown with no writings, markings or pictures on the belt or
buckle.
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4.
B.
Skirts, skorts, shorts or jumpers must be worn at the middle of the knee or below (PK3rd must be no more than 4 inches above the knee)
5. Slits must not be above the knee
6. If jumpers are worn, uniform tops must be worn underneath.
Boys – pants or shorts (shorts will not be allowed in grades 9-12)
1. All bottoms must be hemmed.
2. All bottoms must be worn at waist level. NO sagging pants are allowed.
3. Shorts must be knee length (this is waived for PK-3rd)
4. Belts must be worn with bottoms that have belt loops.
5.
Belts must be black or brown with no writings, markings, or pictures on the belt or
buckle.
NO Cargo Pants (pockets on the pant leg) or Jean Style Pants (pants with any denim in them) will
be allowed.
Socks and Shoes shall be worn as follows
1.
All shoes must have closed toe and closed backs or heel straps that fit snugly.
2.
Shoes must have flat heels, NO high heels at all are allowed.
3.
NO house shoes allowed.
4.
Boots for boys must be worn with pants outside the boot.
5.
Boots for girls must have a flat heel and must be worn with pants outside the boots.
6.
All shoes with laces must be laced completely at all times and may not be worn untied.
7.
If socks are worn, they must match the shirt or pant color or be white.
Outerwear requirements
1.
Lightweight jackets or sweaters must be a non-hooded red, white, or black with no writings,
markings or pictures. They may be worn in the classrooms but MUST remain unzipped at
all times.
2.
Oversize jackets & coats are NOT allowed. This includes trench coats or dusters.
3.
Outerwear may NOT extend below the knee.
4.
NO caps, hats, or hoods may be worn in the building.
General Dress Requirements
1.
Baggy, sagging, oversized or tight fitting clothing are NOT acceptable and thus prohibited.
2.
Underwear must not be visible.
3.
Earrings are limited to earlobes. PK-8th grade are allowed 1 pair of stud earrings in the
earlobe only. For grades 9-12 hoop style earrings must not exceed one (1) inch in
diameter/dimension there is a limit of 2 earrings per ear for grades 9-12.
4.
Body piercing or tattoos that are visible are NOT permitted; for example, no nose or eyebrow
or lip rings.
5.
Necklaces are limited to two (2) with the chains not wider than ½ inch and attached pendants
should not exceed a 1 ½ inches in dimension.
6.
Collar style necklaces, gel bracelets, spike bracelets, and bracelets with charms larger than 1
inch are NOT permitted.
7.
Chains, necklaces & bracelets are NOT allowed for PK-3rd grade.
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8.
Charms and pendants shall be school appropriate, Marijuana leaves, playboy symbols, etc.will
NOT be permitted.
9. No combs, picks, rakes, and/or beads shall be worn in the hair. Hair color should be natural
and/or limited to the natural range of blonde, brunette, and black.
10. If backpacks are allowed they must be clear or mesh.
11.
Students are not to have anything in their mouths while in the building. This includes but is
not limited to gum, candy, toothpicks, straws, and removable gold teeth.
Spirit Days
The principal can declare Fridays as “spirit shirt” day on which students may be permitted to wear
“spirit shirts” in lieu of regular uniform tops. However “spirit shirts” must be tucked in and comply
with school colors (red, white, or black) and shall not be cut or frayed or tied in anyway. Solid
white tee shirts are NOT allowed. Uniform bottoms must be worn as usual. Belts will be required
on these days also.
Dress Down Days
Dress down days may be declared by the principal on special occasions. This would allow students
to wear the apparel of their choice in compliance with the general dress code.
Dress Code at School Events
The general dress code applies to ALL STUDENTS AT ALL SCHOOL SPONSORED
ACTIVITIES—ON OR OFF CAMPUS. School sponsored events include (but are not limited to)
ball games, graduation, prom, homecoming, parent-night programs, etc.
FINAL INTERPRETATION OF THE DRESS CODE AND CONSEQUESCES FOR
VIOLATING RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF
THE PRINCIPAL.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proven, research and evidence-based
discipline program that emphasizes school-wide systems of support that include strategies for
defining, teaching, modeling and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive
school environments and is being implemented in every Sabine Parish school. PBIS emphasizes
teaching students behave in ways that contribute to academic achievement and school success
and that support a school environment where students and school staff are responsible and
respectful. PBIS also emphasizes the need for school staff to promote appropriate behaviors by
teaching, modeling, reinforcing and monitoring appropriate behaviors and by treating many
minor mis-behaviors as “teaching moment” rather than punishment opportunities. PBIS
recognizes that effective school discipline is anchored to meaningful corrective instruction and
guidance that offers students an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and contribute to the
school community. PBIS also involves ongoing monitoring of discipline data to ensure equitable
school-based discipline practices are implemented in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.
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Each school in Sabine Parish is unique. Therefore each school will develop school-wide
expectations and rules according to the needs of the enrolled students. During the first week of
school all Sabine Parish students will be taught the school-wide and classroom specific
expectations and rules.
P.B.I.S. Basics
1. A minor infraction is a misbehavior that is handled by the classroom teacher such
as “continued disruptive talking.”
2. A major infraction is a severe misbehavior; student is immediately referred to the
office. Fighting or cursing toward a teacher are examples of major infractions.
3. Each school is responsible for developing a way to track minor infractions which
lead to an office referral.
4. Although a minor infraction does not result in an office referral, there may be inclassroom consequences for minor infractions and/or the accumulation of minor
infractions.
5. An accumulation of minor infractions may result in an office referral as outlined
in school’s PBIS plan.
6. After 2 out-of-school suspensions or 4 office referrals (whichever happens first) a
student is considered to possibly need “Secondary Intervention.”
7. A “Behavior Educational Program” (BEP) is developed for students who are
considered “Secondary.”
8. Students not responding to “Secondary” interventions move into the “Tertiary”
Category. In “Tertiary” our schools coordinate with outside agencies to help
students and parents with patterns of misbehavior.
BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE
Many High School demands exemplary behavior from our students and rewards those who
demonstrate positive behavior through our School–Wide Positive Behavior System.
P (PRODUCTIVE)
R (RESPECTFUL)
O (ON TIME)
W (WEARING PROPER ATTIRE)
L (LOOKING, LISTENING, AND LEARNING)
Self-discipline is the most effective kind and students are to assume responsibility for their
behavior. When student behavior is not acceptable, necessary action will be taken.
According to state law, the teacher or school administrator shall have the same right as a parent
to control or discipline a student during the time such student is in attendance or in transit to or
from school or any school-sponsored function.
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Many High School Discipline Policy
Behavior
Punishment
Inappropriate articles (principal discretion) cells, iPods
Confiscate keep during 3-5days
Mp3’s, etc.
SAC and $15 fine
unless noted under expulsion
(knives, drugs, etc.)
Leaving assigned location without permission
3-5 days SAC
Defacing or destroying property (minor)
RESTITUTION AND 3-5 days
SAC
Profanity
3-5days SAC or suspension
Classroom/School disturbance; not prepared for class
3-5 days SAC
Willful disobedience or disrespect
3-5 days SAC
Eating unless otherwise allowed/gum chewing
3-5 days SAC
Cheating
3-5 days SAC
Tardies (3 per class per semester plus any subsequent tardy) 3 days SAC
Public Display of Affection
3-5 days SAC (separately)
Dress Code (Minor) First offense:
3 day of SAC
Second offense:
5 days of SAC
Third offense:
10 days of SAC
Fourth offense:
2 days of Suspension – Out-ofSchool Suspension
Fifth offense:
5 days of Suspension – Out-ofSchool Suspension
Suspensions
Behavior
Possession of tobacco or use of tobacco
Punishment
3 days out-of-school suspension
Fighting (principal discretion on severity of
Fight could change punishment)
1st offense—3 to 5 days out-of-school
suspension and turned over to authorities
Inappropriate web sites
3 days out-of-school suspension/
removal of computer privileges
Profanity directed towards teacher or staff
Skipping school
3 days out-of-school suspension or 10
days SAC
unless further discipline warranted
Stealing
Threatening faculty or staff
Indefinite out-of-school suspension
Refusal to accept punishment
3 days suspension plus make up
original punishment
Complete disregard of administrative authority
5 days or indefinite suspension at
principal’s discretion
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After 3 referrals, the administration reserves the right to begin the expulsion process with
suspensions.
The ACADEMY assignment may be offered in lieu of suspension. All the discipline and SAC
policies will be enforced by the principal or his appointed designee. SAC is considered an
administrative decision. Students assigned to SAC will not be dismissed before school is out to
participate in any extra-curricular activity. (Academy assignment is contingent upon new
Academy procedures and regulations for 12-13 school year.)
EXPULSION
Possession of dangerous substances, alcohol, weapons, or a student’s 4th suspension is
grounds for expulsion from school. Any student, after being suspended for committing
violations of any discipline policies or other rules or infractions, depending on the severity
of the behavior, may be expelled. Any student who violates this policy will be referred to the
office immediately. This includes the regular school day, extracurricular activities, and after
school functions on this campus or any campus where Many High School is represented.
SUSPENSIONS
Students who are suspended from school are not allowed to participate in any school function
during their suspension and are not allowed on the school campus for any reason.
A student who is suspended from school for a disciplinary problem for any number of days will
have that number charged against the total number of days present.
OFFICE REFERRAL CONSEQUENCES
The Sabine Parish School Board shall demand reasonable student behavior and administer
discipline with fundamental fairness without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, religion or
political belief. All students shall be afforded the basic rights of citizenship recognized and
protected for persons of their age and maturity. Students shall exercise their rights and
responsibilities in accordance with rules established for orderly conduct of the school's
mission. Students who violate the rules of conduct shall be subject to disciplinary measures
designed to correct the misconduct so that an environment conducive to learning can be
maintained. Discipline policies shall be applicable at school, on the way to and from school, on
a school bus, and at all school sponsored-events. Moreover, the School Board reserves the
authority to discipline students for behavior that may constitute a material disruption of the
educational process such as audio, video, or other materials/information that may appear on the
Internet or be transferred over electronic devices.
Possible Consequences Upon Office Referral
 Loss of recess
 In-school detention
 Corporal punishment
 After-school detention
 Saturday detention
 Loss of privileges as outlined by
principal
 Parent conference
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Referral to counselor
School-community service
Monetary retribution
Academic assignment
Out of school suspension
Arrest by police officer
Expulsion
Referral to juvenile court services
MANDATORY SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS
The principal shall be required to suspend a pupil who:
1. is found carrying or possessing a firearm or a knife with a blade two (2) inches or
longer, or another dangerous instrumentality, except as provided below under the
section entitled Suspension Not Applicable; or
2. possesses, distributes, sells, gives, or loans any controlled dangerous substance
governed by state law, in any form.
Additionally, the principal shall immediately recommend the pupil's expulsion to the
Superintendent, for the above offenses, except in the case of a student less than eleven (11)
years of age in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 who is found carrying or possessing a knife
with a blade two (2) inches or longer, the principal may, but shall not be required to
recommend the student's expulsion. A student found carrying or possessing a knife with a
blade less than two (2) inches in length may be suspended by the school principal, but, in
appropriate cases, at a minimum, shall be placed in in-school suspension.
Assault or Battery of School Employees
Whenever a pupil is formally accused of violating state law or school disciplinary regulations,
or both, by committing assault or battery on any school employee, the principal shall suspend
the pupil from school immediately and the pupil shall be removed immediately from the school
premises without the benefit of required procedures, provided, however, that such procedures
shall follow as soon as practicable. The student shall not be readmitted to the school to which
the employee is assigned until all hearings and appeals associated with the alleged violation
have been exhausted.
SUSPENSION NOT APPLICABLE
Suspension of a student shall not apply to the following:
1. A student carrying or possessing a firearm or knife for purposes of involvement in a
school class, course, or school approved co-curricular or extracurricular activity or any
other activity approved by appropriate school officials.
2. A student possessing any controlled dangerous substance that has been obtained directly
or due to a valid prescription or order from a licensed physician. However, such student
shall carry evidence of that prescription or physician's order on his/her person at all
times when in possession of any controlled dangerous substance which shall be subject
to verification.
SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Suspension of students with disabilities shall be in accordance with applicable state or federal
law and regulations.
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INFRACTIONS FOR WHICH SUSPENSION MAY RESULT
Violations of school rules and regulations for which suspension may result shall include but not
be limited to the following:
A. Mandatory suspensions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Striking a teacher or other school personnel.
Possession or use of narcotics or alcohol.
Carrying or using instruments to do bodily harm.
Unauthorized presence on any school campus of a student during suspensions.
Involvement with fireworks or other explosives on the school campus or at
school sponsored events.
6. Committing immoral or vicious practices or of conduct or habits injurious to
his/her associates.
B. Discretionary suspensions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Inappropriate clothing or appearance.
Stealing.
Forging or using forged notes or excuses.
Committing acts of defiance, either in language or actions, in or out of the
classroom.
5. Refusing to comply with any reasonable request of a teacher in or out of the
classroom.
6. Willful defacing or destroying of school property. Pupil or parents are to be
required to pay cost of repairs or replacement.
7. Threatening a teacher or other school personnel.
8. Initiating false fire alarms or any other false alarms.
9. Willful disobedience.
10. Treatment with intentional disrespect to a teacher, principal, superintendent,
member or employee of the School Board.
11. Making against any one of the above an unfounded charge.
12. Using unchaste or profane language.
13. Violation of any other school rule unique to the individual school.
14. Use of tobacco on school grounds during the school day and on the bus to and
from school.
15. Participating in or instigating a fight. However, students reasonably concluded
to be acting in self-defense may not be disciplined.
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Sabine Parish Alternative Program: Sabine Career Academy
Who may attend Sabine Career Academy?
1. A 5th – 8th grade student who otherwise would be expelled may be permitted to attend
Sabine Career Academy, if eligible, in lieu of expulsion and upon recommendation of the
Child Welfare and Attendance Officer.
2. A 5th – 8th student who has entered the “Secondary” level of PBIS may be placed on a
short-term basis at the Sabine Career Academy as stated in the student’s individual
Behavior Educational Program (BEP) after a third suspension and as recommended by
the Child Welfare and Attendance Officer. The number of days in a short-term basis is
determined by the Child Welfare and Attendance Officer in an official meeting held at
the school with the Student, Parent, Teacher, Principal or designee, and the Child Welfare
and Attendance Officer.
3. A student who is at least 16 years of age, academically at-risk, and/or in danger of not
graduating may enter the GED program which is housed at the Sabine Career Academy
upon recommendation of the Child Welfare and Attendance Officer.
4. Exceptions to the grade-level of students and other guidelines for placement as stated
above may be considered by the Child Welfare and Attendance Officer.
Expulsion Hearing Procedure
The Sabine Parish School Board may expel a student from school if an offense committed by the
student is serious enough to warrant such action or is in violation of state law.
1. Principal recommends expulsion for serious offense (drugs, weapons, battery, major
destruction of property, etc.) or after fourth (4th) suspension.
2. Parents are notified by the principal of date and time of hearing to be held in the board
room of the Sabine Parish School Board.
3. Student remains suspended until the hearing is held and decision is made regarding
consequence of student offense.
4. At the hearing each involved party presents relevant information.
5. Child Welfare and Attendance Officer notifies the principal and the parents of the
decision rendered.
6. Parents may request, within 5 days after the decision has been rendered, the Board to
review findings.
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Electronic Devices / Cell Phones
No student, unless authorized by the school principal or his/her designee, shall use or operate
any electronic telecommunication device, including any facsimile system, radio paging service,
mobile telephone service, intercom, or electro-mechanical paging system in any elementary or
secondary school building, or on the grounds thereof or in any school bus used to transport
public school students. A violation of these provisions may be grounds for disciplinary action,
including but not limited to, suspension from school. Nothing shall prohibit the use and
operation by any person, including students, of any electronic telecommunication device in the
event of an emergency. Emergency shall mean an actual or imminent threat to public health or
safety which may result in loss of life, injury, or property damage.
For purposes of this policy, the terms use and operation shall mean whenever the electronic
telecommunication device is turned on.
Cell phones and all other telecommunication devices must be turned off, stowed away out of
sight and not used during the instructional day or while riding a school bus. Each school
will have in place corrective strategies for offenders.
BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, INTIMIDATION, HARASSMENT, AND
HAZING
The Sabine Parish School Board is committed to maintaining a safe, orderly, civil and positive
learning environment so that no student feels threatened while in school or participating in
school-related activities. Students and their parents/guardians shall be notified that the school,
school bus, and all other school environments are to be safe and secure for all. Therefore, all
statements or actions of a bullying, cyberbullying, intimidating, threatening, harassing, hazing,
or any other violent nature made on campus, at school-sponsored activities, on school buses, at
school bus stops, and en-route from home to the bus stop and from the bus stop home shall not
be tolerated. Even if made in a joking manner, these statements or actions threatening other
students, school personnel, or school property shall be unacceptable.
All students, teachers, and other school employees shall take responsible measures within the
scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy.
Bullying does not depend solely upon the perpetrator’s intention, but also upon how the
targeted person perceives the behavior and is affected by the behavior.
Bullying, intimidation, and harassment, shall mean any intentional gesture or written, verbal, or
physical act that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of
harming a student or damaging his/her property or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to
his/her life or person or damage to his/her property and is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that
it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.
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Cyberbullying shall mean harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student on school property
by another student using a computer, mobile phone, or other interactive or digital technology or
harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student while off school property by another student
using any such means when the action or actions are intended to have an effect on the student
when the student is on school property.
HAZING
Hazing shall mean any knowing behavior, whether by commission or omission, of any student to
encourage, direct, order, or participate in any activity which subjects another student to potential
physical, mental, or psychological harm for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation
with, continued membership in, or acceptance by existing members of any organization or
extracurricular activity at a public elementary or secondary school, whether such behavior is
planned or occurs on or off school property, including any school bus and school bus
stop. Hazing does not mean any adult-directed and school-sanctioned athletic program practice
or event or military training program. Any solicitation to engage in hazing, and the aiding and
abetting another person who engages in hazing shall be prohibited. The consent, stated or
implied, of the hazing victim shall not be a defense in determining disciplinary action.
REPORTING PROCEDURES
Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation,
threatening behavior, harassment or hazing by a student, teacher, administrator or other school
personnel, or by any other person who is participating in, observing or otherwise engaged in
activities including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the
school district or a school within the school system, is encouraged to immediately report the
alleged acts to any appropriate school district official.
Any teacher, administrator, or other school personnel who has or receives notice that a student
has or may have been the victim of bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation, threatening
behavior, harassment, or hazing at school or any school activity shall be required to
immediately report the alleged acts to an appropriate school district official, utilizing the
Louisiana Department of Education’s behavior incidence checklist to document the details of
each reported incident of harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including cyberbullying.
Any student, School Board employee, or school volunteer who in good faith reports an incident
of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying to the school administrator in accordance
with appropriate procedures shall be immune from a right of action for damages arising from any
failure to remedy the reported incident.
AT THE SCHOOL BUILDING LEVEL
The principal shall be the person responsible at the school level for receiving written reports of
bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation, threatening behavior, harassment, or hazing of a student.
Any other school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel who receives a report of
bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation, threatening behavior, harassment or hazing of a student
shall immediately inform the principal, who shall notify the Superintendent or his/her designee.
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INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS AND REPORTS
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall immediately investigate or authorize the
investigation of all reports and complaints involving alleged bullying, cyberbullying,
intimidation, threatening behavior, harassment or hazing of students. Investigations may consist
of personal interviews with the complainants or the individual who is alleged to have been
bullied, cyberbullied, intimidated, threatened, harassed or hazed, the individual or individuals
against whom the complaint is made, witnesses, and any other persons who may have knowledge
of the alleged incident or incidents or circumstances leading to or giving rise to the
complaint. Other methods of investigation also may be used and pertinent documents may be
examined by the investigator.
During the pendency of an investigation, the school district may take immediate steps, at its
discretion, to protect the complainant, students, teachers, administrators or other school
personnel pending completion of the investigation.
Investigations shall be completed as soon as practicable. A written report shall be prepared upon
the completion of the investigation. If the complaint involves the Superintendent, the report shall
be made and filed directly with the School Board. The written report shall include determination
of whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be
violations of this policy.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The school district shall take appropriate action in response to a report following an investigation
of any alleged bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation, threatening behavior, harassment, or hazing
of a student. When the report determines that the alleged act or conduct appears to be in
violation of this policy, disciplinary action shall be taken as outlined in the Student Code of
Conduct. The principal/designee shall contact the parent, tutor, or legal guardian of the pupil
being disciplined for alleged misconduct to notify them of the disciplinary action. Whenever the
act or conduct determined to be a violation of this policy may also constitute a violation of state
or federal criminal statute, the appropriate law enforcement officer shall be promptly notified.
APPEAL
The parent of a student disciplined for violation of this policy may appeal to the Superintendent
or his/her designee no later than five (5) days after being notified of the disciplinary action. The
Superintendent or his/her designee shall review all documentation regarding the incident, and if
determined to be necessary by the Superintendent or designee, conduct a hearing on the matter.
The results of the review or hearing shall be sent to the parents or legal guardian within three (3)
school days. The decision of the Superintendent shall be final, except for a student expulsion,
which may be appealed to the School Board in accordance with statutory provisions.
NOTIFICATION
The School Board shall inform each student in writing within ten (10) days after enrolling in
school of the prohibition against harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including cyberbullying,
of a student by another student; the nature and consequences of such actions; and the proper
process and procedure for reporting any incidents involving such prohibited actions.
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Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment is defined as, and limited to, punishing or correcting a student by striking
the student in the buttocks with a paddle a maximum of five (5) times. When such corporal
punishment is administered to a student, it shall be administered in a reasonable manner taking
into consideration the age, size, emotional condition and health of the student.
Corporal punishment should be used after other methods have failed.
Teachers and administrators are encouraged and urged to motivate students to or for learning
and behavior by means other than corporal punishment.
Corporal punishment shall be administered only by a principal, assistant principal, or teacher
after having obtained permission from the principal. Such corporal punishment shall be
administered only in the presence of another member of the professional staff of the school.
Corporal punishment may be administered to a student in lieu of giving him/her a short term
suspension for violation of any of the school regulations.
Prior to the administering of corporal punishment, as is the case with other disciplinary
measures, the principal, assistant principal, or teacher, as the case may be, shall advise the
student of the particular misconduct of which he/she is accused as well as the basis for such
accusation and the pupil shall be given an opportunity to explain his or her version of the facts
prior to imposition of such corporal punishment.
A record of each incident of corporal punishment shall be kept which shall include the name of
the student and the time, date, details of the violation, form of discipline administered, the
person administering such discipline and the witnesses thereto. Upon request of the parents,
the principal or assistant principal shall notify the parents, or person having legal custody of the
student, of such violation and punishment.
Student Searches
Any teacher, principal, administrator, or school security guard employed by the School Board,
may search the person of a student or his/her personal effects when based on the attendant
circumstances at the time of the search, there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the search
will reveal evidence that the student has violated the law, School Board policy, or a school
rule. Such a search shall be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to the purpose of
the search and the nature of the suspected offense. Such factors to be considered in
determining the manner in which searches may be conducted are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Age and sex of student
Behavior record of student
Need for search
Purpose of search
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Type of search
Reliability of the information used to conduct search
The relative importance of making the search without delay
Nature and severity of problem in overall school environment
Any automobile parked on School Board property by a student may also be searched at any
time by school officials who have articulable facts which lead them reasonably to believe that
items in violation of state law, School Board policy or school rule are contained therein. If the
automobile is locked, the student shall unlock the vehicle. If the student refuses to unlock the
vehicle, proper law enforcement authorities shall be summoned and the student shall be subject
to disciplinary action.
Due Process
The Sabine Parish School Board mandates that all students shall be treated fairly and honestly
in resolving grievances, complaints, or in the consideration of any disciplinary measure,
particularly suspension or expulsion. Due process shall be defined as a fundamentally fair and
reasonable approach to all areas of student grievance and discipline on the part of all school
officials in order not to arbitrarily deny a student the benefits of his or her educational rights.
Student Drug Testing
The Sabine Parish School Board in an effort to promote the health and safety of students who
participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities, and in an effort to preserve and
maintain a positive learning environment, shall mandate a program of drug testing for all such
participants. Athletics and other extracurricular activities are not an essential part of the
educational process and thus not mandated by the Sabine Parish School Board However, the
safety procedures required of participants are freely embraced by parents and participants as
opportunities to minimize injuries to the participants and to others who participate in those
activities.
The Sabine Parish School Board's purpose is not to invade the privacy of the student
participant, but rather to identify a health problem or controlled substance dependency which
would be counterproductive to the safety of the participant and his/her companions.
DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES
Prior to participating in any Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) sanctioned
sport, all high school and junior high student athlete, activity members and their
parents/guardians shall be required to sign the LHSAA Substance Abuse/Misuse Contract and
the Sabine Parish School Board Student Consent form. These arrangements state that all
student athletes and activity members shall be subject to random drug testing.
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All athletes, including managers, shall be drug tested as a group in a unified manner at the
beginning of the first individual sport or group participation and be subject to testing in the
randomly selected pool each month.
Students who participate in the designated extracurricular groups (DECG) will be tested prior
to that group’s first official performance/contest of the school year.
Therefore, designated extracurricular groups shall be as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Athletes
Band/Choir groups
Cheerleaders
Dance/Drill Team
Any student who drives to and from school
It is the position of the Sabine Parish School Board and its schools that participation in a school
DECG is a privilege and carries an added responsibility of representing the school in a unique
way. Therefore, these tests shall be strictly enforced and participation shall be mandatory,
since the parents/guardians have freely chosen to allow their child to participate in the DECG
activity. No student shall be tested unless both the parent(s) and the student sign a form giving
permission to have the test performed. By signing, the parent(s) and the student acknowledge
that they have consented to the administration of the test and waive any claim of an invasion of
privacy and waive any objection to the necessary action in the furtherance of these safety
proceedings. The refusal of a student/parent to allow tests to be administered shall serve as
acknowledgement that the student has voluntarily chosen not to participate in the DECG
program for that school year.
Parents and students, by their signatures, shall release the School Board and its schools,
employees, and representatives from any responsibility in connection with the administration of
test results, warranties as to the accuracy of said tests, and medical procedures used by the
referring laboratory.
Students who transfer to a school during the year shall be added to the list if they choose to
participate in DECG activities and shall be tested at the first available testing opportunity.
As part of the drug testing policy, the Sabine Parish School Board authorizes random urinalysis
drug testing of all DECG participants. The School Board, however, retains the right to use
other tests available to accurately assess the use of drugs by any DECG participant. Urine tests
may be initially performed by non-medical personnel. Any initial positive test will be
confirmed by a professional laboratory. Collection of urine samples shall be collected in a
manner so as to ensure privacy for the individual, as well as to ensure the validity of the sample
for each participant. After results are reviewed and in all cases where a positive result is
confirmed, the Superintendent shall be notified, who shall immediately contact the
principal. The parents and student participant shall immediately meet with the principal to
discuss the results of the tests and procedure to be followed. Normally only positive results
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indicating the presence of a controlled substance, shall be communicated to parents and student
participants.
It shall be understood by the parents/guardians and the student participant that the Sabine
Parish School Board assumes no responsibility for diagnosing or treating any condition that
may become known as a result of laboratory test(s).
POSITIVE TEST RESULTS
The following procedures shall be followed upon the receipt of a positive result from the drug
testing described herein:
FIRST POSITIVE:
The individual who experiences a positive result shall be immediately notified by the principal
and shall immediately become ineligible to participate in all athletic or DECG activities. The
student participant's parent(s) and/or guardian(s) shall also be notified by the principal and a
meeting to discuss the findings shall be scheduled. In the case of a confirmed positive, the
participant and parent(s) and/or guardian(s) shall be required to complete a mandatory drug
counseling program provided and/or recommended by the Sabine Parish School Board.
The individual must provide documentation to the principal that all aspects of the prescribed
programs have been completed, including provisions for providing specimens for analysis at all
times required by the treatment program, and prior to the student participant becoming eligible
to participate in any DECG activities. All costs for treatment, laboratory analysis, and/or other
related costs are the responsibility of the student. Refusal to participate in the program herein
described shall be treated as a second positive test result.
SECOND POSITIVE:
For an individual who experiences a second positive result: Both the individual who tested
positive and his/her parent(s) and/or guardian(s) shall be immediately notified. The student
participant shall be immediately dismissed from his/her activity and shall be ineligible for
participation in any DECG activities for one calendar year. Prior to any determination of
eligibility to participate in a DECG for subsequent years, documentation of completion of
substance abuse treatment and current negative laboratory analysis must be provided to the
principal.
THIRD POSITIVE:
For any individual who tests positive for a third time: Both the individual who tested positive
and his/her parent(s) and/or guardian(s) shall be immediately notified. The individual shall
immediately be dismissed from his/her DECG and shall be ineligible to participate in any
DECG activities for the remainder of his/her time in high school.
Under no circumstances shall any law enforcement personnel be notified of positive test
results. All results shall be for school related purposes and addressed in accordance with the
terms, provisions and conditions specified herein.
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Rules for School Bus Riders
A school bus with undisciplined passengers is a hazardous bus. The misbehavior of the
students can lead to accidents. The driver must concentrate on the driving task at hand
and cannot be expected to constantly discipline the students while the bus is in motion.
Therefore, for the safe operation of the school bus, students should be aware of and obey
the following safety rules:
1. Cooperate with the driver; your safety depends on it.
2. Be on time; the bus will not wait.
3. Cross the road cautiously under the direction of the driver when boarding
and leaving the bus.
4. Follow the driver's instructions when loading and unloading.
5. Remain quiet enough not to distract the driver.
6. Have written permission and be authorized by the principal to get on or off
at a stop other than the designated stop.
7. Remain seated at all times when the bus is in motion.
8. Keep arms, head or other objects inside the bus at all times.
9. Refrain from throwing objects in the bus or out of windows and doors.
10. Use emergency exits only for emergencies, and when instructed to do so.
11. Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus.
12. Avoid the use or possession of tobacco, matches, cigarette lighters,
obscene materials, weapons, drugs or other prohibited items on the bus.
13. Take no glass objects or other objects on the bus if prohibited by state,
federal law or local school board policies.
14. Take no band instruments, projects and other objects too large or too
hazardous to be held by the passenger or stowed safely under the seat.
15. Refrain from damaging the bus in any way.
16. Be courteous, and safety-conscious. Protect your personal riding
privilege, and enjoy the ride.
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Computer and Internet Use
It shall be the policy of the Sabine Parish School Board that any use of the Internet that
adversely affects its operation in pursuit of teaching and learning or jeopardizes its use or
performance for other community members is prohibited and may result in loss of Internet
privileges, suspension of the student, or other appropriate disciplinary action. The School Board
does not condone the use of the Internet for any illegal or inappropriate activities and shall not be
responsible for any such use by staff or students. Parents shall be made aware that Internet usage
is only partially controllable by supervision.
Students may use the Internet only if under the direct supervision of a teacher or other
professional designated by the teacher.
USE OF INTERNET REGULATIONS
The School Board provides access to the Internet to students, teachers, staff and
administrators. The Board believes that there are appropriate regulations to maximize effective
educational use of the Internet and minimize abuse of the opportunity being provided to our
schools. Ethical, efficient and legal use of any network is the key to a successful linkage with
the Internet. Accordingly, regulations for participation by anyone on the Internet shall include
but not be limited to the following:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Users must demonstrate honest, integrity, and respect for others at all
times. Appropriate manners and language shall be required.
No individual student shall be permitted to have an e-mail account. Only teachers
and classes as a whole may be permitted to use e-mail. E-mail is not guaranteed
to be private on the Internet. Therefore, only appropriate teacher or class
messages shall be allowed.
No photographs, personal addresses, personal phone numbers, or last names will
be permitted in student use of the Internet, unless written consent of the parents is
on file.
Illegal activities, including copyright or contract violations shall not be
permitted. The Internet may not be used for financial or commercial gain,
including fund raising projects.
Threatening, profane, or abusive messages shall be forbidden.
No activities shall be allowed which may damage or interrupt equipment or any
networking system.
Any attempt to alter, harm or destroy the data of another user of the Internet, or
any network on the Internet shall be forbidden.
No user is permitted to upload, or create, a computer virus on the Internet or any
networking system.
Resources offered by the Internet and paid for by the Board may not be willfully
wasted.
A user shall not attempt to access any Internet resources or entities not previously
authorized by the teacher.
Invading the privacy of another user, or using their account, shall not be tolerated.
Posting personal messages without the author's consent shall be forbidden.
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13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Sending or posting anonymous messages shall be forbidden.
Perusing or otherwise accessing obscene, vulgar, pornographic, racist, gangrelated, hate or other inappropriate material, or using profanity in messages shall
be forbidden.
Perusing or otherwise accessing information on manufacturing bombs or other
incendiary devices shall be forbidden.
Product advertising, political lobbying, or sending messages involving illegal
activities shall not be permitted. Violations shall be reported to the teacher when
evidence of such is encountered on the Internet.
Any subscriptions to list servers, bulletin boards, or on-line services shall be
approved by the Superintendent or his designee prior to any such usage.
When a security problem is detected, it shall be reported immediately to the
teacher. The problem shall not be demonstrated to other users.
A user who accesses, sends, receives, or configures electronically any profane or
obscene language or pictures shall be subject to disciplinary action, depending on
the severity of the offense, up to and including expulsion.
No one shall be permitted to use the Internet unless a completed Internet Usage Contract has
been submitted to the Superintendent or designee.
CAFETERIA AND MEALS
CAFETERIA
In order to keep the cafeteria clean and attractive, the following rules must be observed:
1. Always use a tray.
2. Keep milk cartons, food and waste paper on the tray.
3. Empty all debris from trays into the paper containers.
4. Keep tables and floors clean.
5. Talk in a normal voice. Group cheering, jeering or singing will be regarded as a breach of the
peace.
6. Keep the cafeteria lines orderly.
7. Never push or run.
8. All food must be eaten at the table.
9. Pick up and clean up any food you drop or spill.
10. Respect cafeteria duty teacher’s authority.
11. Gum chewing is not permitted.
12. No glass containers are allowed in school.
13. No carbonated beverages are allowed in the cafeteria.
14. Food from restaurants/fast food establishments may not be brought to school.
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2012 – 2013 Sabine Parish
School Meal Prices
Breakfast
Lunch
Paid Student
75¢
$1.50
Reduced Student
30¢
40¢
Teacher
$1.50
$3.00
Visitor
$2.00
$3.50
Extra Milk
50¢
50¢
Extra Juice
50¢
50¢
Bottled Water
50¢
50¢
Prices for Extra Meal Items
75¢
Extra Breakfast Entree
$1.00
Extra Lunch Entree
Ice Cream
50¢
Extra Roll
25¢
Extra Dessert or Veggie
25¢
$1.00
Extra French Fries
Cheese Stick
25¢
Whole Dill Pickle
50¢
Applesauce or Fruit Cup
50¢
Crackers
50¢
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Meal Payment Policy
Students can pay for meals as they come through the line or make prepayments at any time. Our
cafeterias have computer software to keep track of all money received from each individual and every
meal or extra item they purchase. You can request a printout of your student's history at any time by
calling your school cafeteria and ask to speak to the manager or by calling Billie Jo Sepulvado at the
Food Service Office at 318-256-9228 x227.
Prepayments are to be placed in prepayment envelopes (available in all cafeterias) and given to the
cafeteria clerk. These envelopes need to be completed before there are given to the clerk. Clerks will
not be able to fill them out for you, or accept checks without an envelope. This is to make sure that
your payment goes to the correct account.
Parents can also register online to make payments to the child’s account. Check with the manager at
the child’s school to obtain a brochure explaining on how to register online. Once an account is
registered and set up online, a parent can check his/her child’s meal history and can put money on the
child’s account. The Sabine Parish School Board website has information on how to register your
family to make online meal payments for all students in the family’s household.
All lunch money sent to school with the child for the cafeteria should be given directly to the cafeteria
manager or clerk - NOT the teacher or the school office. Teachers are busy and may not get the
money to the cafeteria on time. If you choose to purchase additional food items such as bottled water,
ice cream, or any other extra food item, extra money should be included with your prepayments or
brought with you in the lunch line. We want to make sure that you have enough money to pay for
your meals each day.
If you move from one school to another in Sabine Parish, any money you have on your account will
automatically follow you to the new school (as long as we have your correct Lunch Code Number – 4
digit number). If you leave school at any time during the year and will not be going to another school
in our Parish, you can request a full refund of all money in your account.
Any money that is left in your account at the end of the school year will be waiting for you when you
return the following year and available on the first day of school.
Special Diets/Food Allergies
Special diets for students identified by a physician as having a disability that prevents a student from
eating a regular meal will be made at each school only when medical certification provided by a
physician indicates the disability and the meals needed. A written prescription or special diet form
must be filled out EACH SCHOOL YEAR for the student requiring a special diet. Parents may
contact the school's cafeteria manager for assistance.
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Federal Programs
Title I: Improving the Academic Achievement of the
Disadvantaged
Purpose: To ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a highquality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on state academic achievement standards and
assessments.
Title IIA: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting
Fund
Purpose: To provide funds to increase student academic achievement by elevating teacher and principal
quality through recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies and to hold local educational agencies and
schools accountable for improvements in student academic achievement.
Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and
Immigrant Students
Purpose: To provide funds for teaching English to limited English proficient (LEP) children and helping
them to meet the state standards.
Title IV: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Purpose: To support programs that prevent violence in and around schools; that prevent the illegal use
of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; that involve parents and communities; and that are coordinated with
related federal, state, school, and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free
environment that supports student academic achievement.
Title V: Innovative Programs
Purpose: To support local education reform efforts that are consistent with and sustain statewide reform
efforts; implement promising educational reform programs; provide for innovation and educational
improvement; and assist in meeting the special needs of at-risk and high-cost students.
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Parental Involvement Policy
1. Statement of Purpose and District Expectations for Parental Involvement:
Pursuant to federal law, the district and the parents of students participating in Title I district programs
have jointly developed the following parent involvement policy. The policy shall be implemented by the
superintendent or designee according to the timeline set forth in the policy and incorporated in the
district’s Title I plan. Using a systemic approach to intentionally maximize resources has proven to foster
great benefits for students, their families, the school and community. Therefore, Sabine Parish Schools
will, in full partnership with parents, educators, and community stakeholders, will develop, implement,
and evaluate activities, strategies, and policies intended to increase the engagement of parents/guardians
and target the needs of student /families in all efforts to increase student successes academically, socially,
and emotionally; targeting the whole child. Parent engagement activities, which are developed jointly
with parents/families, will create a welcoming environment, conducive to learning and supportive of
comprehensive family engagement, encourage two-way meaningful communication between schools and
families, and include parents/families as full partners in the education of their child by providing
opportunities for decision-making and advisory participation. Taking a systemic approach to developing
a structure for family engagement ensures that efforts strategically target time, energy, and funds to
support the needs of all students.
2. Parental Involvement in Developing the Policy under Section 1116 of the ESEA:
Each Sabine Parish school recommends a minimum of two representatives to serve on the Parent
Advisory Committee. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school years, the PAC will meet bi-annually (Oct &
May). At the fall meeting the PAC will review spring survey results and plan parental involvement
activities. At the spring meeting, PAC will review and revise if needed, the Plan and Compact. The
committee members are advised to meet with parents, guardians, and caregivers at local school levels to
gain input on district parental involvement policy. The committee’s members then convene to review,
revise, delete, add to, and subsequently approve the district parental involvement plan. The district PI
plan is included in the school handbook which every student receives on the first day of school. The
handbook is transported to the student’s home by the student. Parents are required to sign a statement
that indicates they have received and read the PI plan as well as other documents such as the
Student/Parent/Teacher Compact. The signed documents are maintained and kept on file at the school
level. All district meetings are documented by sign-in sheets, agendas and summaries which are kept on
file at the district office. All school-level meetings are documented by sign-in sheets, agendas and
summaries which are kept on file at the school. Copies of documentation of the school-level are sent to
the district office.
3. District Actions to Involve Parents in the Process of School Review and School Improvement:
Parents serve on the School Improvement Team for each school in Sabine Parish. The team reviews test
data, behavioral data, and accountability data. In addition, the team is also called upon to addresses
school-wide concerns and issues, and recommends solutions for meeting the needs of children at the
school. SIT teams meet quarterly (Oct., Dec., Feb., May) to review the school’s SIP and offer suggestions
for revisions or additions. Each Title I school hosts an annual Open House. Participants are provided the
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SIP Action Plan, test and accountability data, PI policy etc. Participants of SIT meetings and all other
meetings held are required to sign in and are provided an agenda. Summaries of meetings are
documented as well. All documentation is kept on file at the school with copies being kept on file at the
district office.
4. District Coordination, Technical Assistance, and Support:
Sabine Parish sets aside 1% of the total Title I Part A allocation. 95% of the 1% is budgeted to schools on
a per pupil basis. Funds are used to support quality PI activities. The district has a PI Coordinator to
provide technical assistance and oversight of the PI programming. Currently the district maintains a small
Parent Resource Center in the Title I Media Center however we are currently working on plans to support
such a center in conjunction and collaboration with the district’s Head Start Center. The district provides
parents with a variety of information during Open House, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and the local
newspaper. Many schools produce a monthly parent newsletter and/or newspaper. Annually, each Sabine
Parish school recommends a minimum of two representatives to serve on the Parent Advisory Committee.
The committee members meet with parents, guardians, and caregivers at local school levels to gain input
on activities to support improved student academic achievement and school performance.
6. Evaluation:
The district Parent Advisory Committee reviews annually (May) the types of trainings and parent nights
and the evaluation of those activities. They offer suggestions for improvement and goals for the next
year. This committee also reviews the parent policy for any necessary changes. The district requires each
school to submit a parent involvement report at the end of each school year that lists the parent workshops
and activities and the evaluation of each. The parish also does school monitoring which checks for this
area on an annual basis. The district also checks for compacts and minutes of SIT meetings and follow-up
of the meetings. Beginning with the 2010-2011 the district will make available a home-survey to evaluate
barriers to parent participation. Results will be used to assist school teams in “reaching out” to parents.
7. Assistance to Parents in Understanding State and Accountability Topics:
The district meets annually (May-June) with school teams and the Parent Advisory Committee to review
test data, behavioral data, and accountability data. In addition, the team is also called upon to addresses
school-wide concerns and issues, and recommends solutions for meeting the needs of children at the
school. In addition to printed materials, Sabine Parish School District and local schools will partner with
Louisiana Promise, a Parent Information and Resource Center funded by the United States Department of
Education to provide training and resources for parents, family, and caregivers to assist parents in
preparing their children for school. Schools also must include in their school handbooks the "parent right
to know" notification. The district monitors both of these items on an annual basis. Site based money can
be used for transportation, child care, interpreters as needed by the particular needs of each school. The
schools, SIT, & the district use parent evaluations and complaint policy as a method of evaluation along
with the signed GEPA statements which are reviewed annually at the district level.
8. School Based Parent Involvement Activities:
Sabine Parish School District, with the assistance of local schools, will host several opportunities for
parents, caregivers, and families to provide materials and training to help parents improve the academic
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achievement for students. Printed materials are provided to parents on specific topics related to
improving academic skills; such as, teaching literacy to students, helping students with homework, after
school programs, science education, secondary education, and math education. In addition to printed
materials, Sabine Parish School District and local schools will partner with Louisiana Promise, a Parent
Information and Resource Center funded by the United States Department of Education to provide
training and resources for parents, family, and caregivers to assist parents in preparing their children for
school.
The District will assist schools to ensure effective relationship building among teachers and parents by
using Title I funds to provide materials and workshops for teachers and parents. If needed, outside experts
will be used to educate teachers, staff, community members and administration in the value of parent
involvement, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners.
Sabine Parish School District has partnered with Louisiana Promise, a Parent Information and Resource
Center funded by the USDOE to provide training and professional development for teachers, principals,
and other staff in actively engaging families in education, positive family involvement, and
communicating effectively with caregivers. In August, teachers will attend “Communicating with
Parents”. In September, the district will host “Communicating with Teachers” a workshop designed for
parents. Notification to parents will be posted on the district website, in the local paper, and by students.
All workshop attendees will complete and evaluation survey. Evaluation results will be used to make
improvements in parent involvement at the District and school levels, to determine next steps, and follow
up workshops.
Sabine Parish School District works in collaboration with Head Start, Even Start, 8(g) Early Childhood,
LA4, and other state/federally governed preschool programs to plan, coordinate, and implement effective
parental engagement activities and strategies. The directors of these programs meet with staff, parents,
and caregivers to plan a comprehensive parental engagement programs and develop meaningful activities
based on the needs of parents and students. Each early childhood center has a parent liaison that works
with parents, caregivers, to ensure parents receive appropriate information. Coordination of practices will
ensure that family engagement practices are coherent between the district and other programs. Parents are
trained on the use of the Parent Communication Center, which allows parents to access grades,
absenteeism, and assignments. Community leaders also serve on the SIT, the district council & as guest
speakers. Numerous workshops are planned for parents. Parents are also used a volunteers at school in
numerous capacities. Currently the district maintains a small Parent Resource Center in the Title I Media
Center however we are currently working on plans to support such a center in conjunction and
collaboration with the district’s Head Start Center.
The Sabine Parish School District, to the extent practicable, provides opportunities for the participation of
parents with limited English proficiency and parents with disabilities. Sabine Parish presently has 2
Spanish-speaking students; therefore, all notices of parent meetings are sent to parents of these children in
Spanish. In addition, we have a bilingual teacher who is available to assist in verbal communications
with these parents. Every effort is made to accommodate parents with disabilities. All Sabine Parish
school facilities are handicapped-accessible facilities. Special accommodations (phone calls, home visits)
are provided to parents with special needs (illness, homebound, etc) in order to communicate with parent.
Before any document is sent home to parents, it will be reviewed for readability at the school-level and/or
district-level to make certain any acronyms are identified and explained. The Flesch Formula will be
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utilized to determine readability (max. level not to exceed 7th or 8th grade level). All documents are
reviewed and changed as needed by the school-level parent liaison, the district-level parent liaison or a
parent volunteer.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
The Sabine Parish School Board realizes that close communication between home and school is
an important factor in establishing a highly effective school program. Planned conferences
between parents and teachers are an important way to bring about understanding and close
cooperation between the home and school. Close communication should be maintained through
conferences with all parents, not just with those where academic or other problems suggest the
need for closer communication.
MANY PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher conferences will be scheduled at specific times during the school year. During
this scheduled time for conferences, parents are urged to come to the high school and confer with
the child’s teachers. A conference will be scheduled at any other time during the year that a
student or parent would like to visit with a teacher on a one-to-one basis.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Parents may monitor student progress and grades through the Sabine Parish School Board
through their website.
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J. A. “BUDDY” VEULEMAN
PRESIDENT
SARA P. EBARB Ed. D.
SUPERINTENDENT
TERRELL SNELLING
VICE-PRESIDENT
Roderick Davis
Spencer Faust
William D. Garcie
Imon Jones
J. R Martin
Donald. H. Remedies
Dale Skinner
Title VII Student Eligibility Certification Form
Title VII Student Eligibility Certification
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Are you or your child, or his/her grandparent, an enrolled member of an American Indian
Tribe? If so, your child may be eligible to be enrolled in the Title VII Indian Education Program.
The purpose of Indian Education is to support schools as they provide opportunities for Native
students in meeting the state academic standards. In order to qualify for the grant, we have to
know the Native students in our schools, their parents, and addresses.
You will find the Title VII Student Eligibility Certification Form (506 form) following this
introduction. If this applies to you, please fill in the form with the information that is requested.
We need to know your child’s ancestry. Completed 506 forms help generate funds so we can
provide services to Native students. We cannot count your child/children unless you complete
and sign this form for each child. This federal form certifies a student’s eligibility for the variety
of services our program provides. Please take the time to complete the form with your
enrollment number and/or your Tribal verification form and return it to your child’s school office
as soon as possible. If you do not have an enrollment number or a completed Tribal verification
form, you will need to visit the Tribal office located at 35 Lonnie Road, Zwolle, LA 71449 or
contact a representative at 645-2588 as soon as possible.
The information on the form is strictly confidential. If you have any questions, please call our
office at 256-9228.
Thank you,
Debra S. Lee
Director, Indian Education Program
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ED FORM 506
OMB No. 1810/0031
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF INDIAN EDUCATION
WASHINGTON, DC 20202
TITLE VII STUDENT ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FORM
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title VII, Part a, Subpart 1
Parents: Please return this completed form to your child’s school. In order to apply for a formula grant under the
Indian Education Program, your child’s school must determine the number of Indian children enrolled. Any child
who meets the following definition from the Act may be counted for this purpose. You are not required to complete
or submit this form to the school. However, if you choose not to submit a form which contains at least the child’s
name, the name of the tribe, band or group, and your signature, your child cannot be counted by the school for
funding under the Act. This form will become part of your child’s school record and will not need to be
completed every year. The information on this form will not be released without your written approval.
Definition: Indian means any individual, who is (1) a member (as defined by the Indian tribe, or band), of an Indian
tribe, or band including those Indian tribes, bands, or groups terminated since 1940, and those recognized by the
State in which they reside; or (2) a descendant in the first or second degree (parent or grandparent) as described in
(1); or (3) considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose; or (4) an Eskimo or Aleut or
other Alaska Native; or (5) a member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education
Act of 1988 as it was in effect October 19, 1994.
NAME OF CHILD__________________________________Date
of Birth_______/_______/_____
(As shown on school enrollment records)
School Name___________________________________________Grade_______________
NAME OF TRIBE, BAND OR
GROUP__________________________________________________
Tribe, Band or Group is: (check one)
Organized Indian
Federally Recognized, State Group meeting
____ including Alaska Native ____Recognized ____Terminated ____#4 of the definition above
Name of individual with tribal
membership:________________________________________________
Individual named is (check one): _____Child _____Child’s parent _____Child’s grandparent
Proof of membership, as defined by tribe, band, or group:
A. Membership or enrollment number. (if readily available)____________________(OR)
B. Other (explain)______________________________________________________
Name and address of organization maintaining membership data for the tribe, band or group:
I verify that the information provided above is accurate:
PARENT’S SIGNATURE______________________________DATE____________________
Mailing Address__________________________________Telephone______________________
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Student Internet Usage Contract
Student Section:
Student Name: ____________________________ Grade:____ School: ___________________
I have read the Sabine Parish School Board policies, Internet Usage and Internet Regulations and
Copyright policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in these policies. I understand that if I
violate the rules my Internet privileges can be terminated and I will be subject to suspension
and/or other disciplinary measures.
Date: ____________________________ Student Signature: ____________________________
Parent/Guardian Section:
I have read the Sabine Parish School Board policies, Internet Usage and Use of Internet
Regulations and Copyright policy. I hereby release the Sabine Parish School Board, its
personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of
any nature arising from my child’s misuse, or inability to use, the Sabine Parish School Board’s
system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the
system to purchase products or services.
Date: ____________________________ Parent Signature: ______________________________
Home Phone: __________________ Cell Phone(s) __________________, _________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
Dear Parents,
Our school is using the school Internet web page to post announcements and activities that
may include pictures of students. Many of our teachers are in the process of designing classroom
web pages for the Internet. Teachers would like to highlight the achievements of students by
placing pictures of the students who are actively involved in their various classroom projects that
may occur during the school year. We are requesting your written permission before the picture
of your child and first name is placed in the school/classroom Internet web pages. Only the first
name will be used to identify your child’s picture. It is our belief that this will protect the
identity of each student.
Check One:
_____Yes. I give my permission for my child’s picture and first name to be placed on our
school’s web page.
_____No. I do not give my permission for my child’s picture and first name to be placed on our
school’s web page.
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TITLE X, PART C
MCKINNEY-VENTO CONFIDENTIAL REFERRAL FORM
Louisiana School District____________________________________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________ Not In School____________________
Student ________________________________ (M/F)
School__________________________________
Parent/Guardian ________________________
Age_______________
Race ______________
Grade_______________
Special Ed: Yes________
No_______
S.S.# or I.D.# __________________ D.O.B. ___________ Phone Number ________________
Temporary Address __________________________________ City __________ Zip _________
Referring Person_________________________________________
Position_________________________________________________
Reason for referral: Problems listed below often prevent homeless children and youth from attending school. Please check the areas of concern which apply to the student identified
above.
___Student lacks a permanent residence
Check all that apply:
Sheltered (1)
___Student is unable to pay school fees
Doubled-Up (2)
Unsheltered/FEMA (3)
Hotel/Motel (4)
___Immunizations are needed
___Birth certificate is needed
___Excessive absences are a problem
Unaccompanied Youth:Yes
No
___Lacks academic records and/or documentation
01 – Mortgage Foreclosure
02 - Flooding
03 - Hurricane
___Academic problems indicate a need for tutoring_
___School supplies are needed
___Transportation to school is a problem
04 - Tropical Storm
05 - Tornado
___Student/family needs assistance accessing community resources
___Behavior indicates a need for mental health counseling
___School clothes are needed (Sizes: Shirt______Pants_______Shoes______ Other______ )
___Free lunch form needed
___Health problems are indicated
06 - Wildfire or Fire
07 – Man-made Disaster (Major)
99 – Other: i.e., lack of
affordable housing,long-term poverty,
Unemployment or underemployment,
lack of affordable, health care, mental
illness, domestic violence, forced
___Need Health Insurance (LA CHIP/Medical Card)
___Guardianship is a problem
eviction, etc.
___IDEA (gifted, talented, disabilities) services needed
___LEP/ESL services needed
___Migrant services needed
COMMENTS:_________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other children in
home:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Personnel Signature
Date
Homeless Liaison’s Signature
Date
*LIAISON’S SIGNATURE INDICATES STUDENT(S) MEET TITLE X, PART C REQUIREMENTS

 Copy sent to District Homeless Liaison  Copy Placed in Student’s Cumulative Record
(Revised 4/2011)
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Louisiana Student Residency Questionnaire Form
(Form Must Be Included In School Enrollment Packet)
Date _______________
District/Parish ________________________________ School Name ________________________________
Student Name_____________________________________________________
SSN/ID#________________________________________
Male/Female ______________ Date of Birth ______________ Address ___________________________________________________
Telephone Number ______________
Last School Attended __________________________________
Parent/Guardian/Adult Caring for Student ____________________________________________
Current Grade _____________
Relationship______________________
Disclaimer: This questionnaire is intended to address the McKinney-Vento Act. Your child may be eligible for additional educational services through Title I Part A, Title I Part CMigrant, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and/or Title X, Part C, Federal McKinney-Vento Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C.11435. Eligibility can be determined by
completing this questionnaire. It is illegal to knowingly make false statements on this form. If eligible, students are to be immediately enrolled in accordance with Bulletin 741, section
341.
1.
 Yes  No Is the student’s address a temporary living arrangement? (Note: If this is a permanent living arrangement or the family owns or rents their home, sign under item 9
and submit form to school personnel.)
2.
 Yes  No Is the temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship?
3.
Where is the student currently living? (Check all that apply)
 In an emergency/transitional shelter.
 Temporarily with another family because we cannot afford or find affordable housing.
 With an adult that is not a parent or legal guardian, or alone without an adult.
 In a vehicle of any kind, trailer park or campground without running water/electricity, abandoned building or substandard housing.
 Emergency Housing (i.e. FEMA Trailer or FEMA Rental Assistance)
 In a hotel/motel.
 Other specific information ___________________________________________________________
4.
 Yes  No Does your child have a disability or receive any special education services? (Check One)
5.
 Yes  No Does your child exhibit any behaviors that may interfere with his or her academic performance?
6.
Would you like assistance with  uniforms  student records  school supplies  transportation other? ________
_____________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________)
7.
 Yes  No Migrant - Have you moved at any time during the past three (3) years to seek temporary or seasonal work in agriculture (including poultry processing, dairy,
nursery, and timber) or fishing?
8.
 Yes  No Does your child have siblings?
Name ___________________________
Grade _____________
Name____________________________
Grade_____________
Name ___________________________
Grade _____________
Name____________________________
Grade_____________
Name ___________________________
Grade _____________
Name____________________________
Grade_____________
9.
The undersigned certifies that the information provided above is accurate.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Print Parent/Guardian Name/Adult Caring for Student Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Area Code) Phone number
Street Address
City
State
School Use Only  Free or Reduced Price Meals Form submitted/signed
Zip
 Copy Placed in Student’s Cumulative Record
Homeless Liaison Use Only- Check All That Apply
 Sheltered
 Doubled-Up
 Unsheltered/FEMA
 Hotel/Motel
Unaccompanied youth  Yes  No
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Print School Contact
Title
Signature (required )
Date
(Revised 4/2011)
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(Describe:
Please complete this page and return to your child’s school.
Parent Certification of Handbook Receipt
My signature below verifies that I have read and understand the policies and procedures as
outlined in this handbook including but not limited to Attendance, Discipline, Sexual
Harassment, Acceptable Use Policy (Internet), Corporal Punishment, Parental
Involvement, Student Alcohol and Drug Use, School/Home/Community Partnership,
School Bus Conduct, Parental Rights, Student Fines, Fees, and Charges. I understand that
detailed information regarding S.P.S.B. policy is available at www.sabine.k12.la.us. I also
understand the detailed Pupil Progression Plan is available on this website as well.
Parent Signature:
Student Signature:
________________________________ Date: ___________________
________________________________ Date: ___________________
Parent Certification of Attendance Requirements and Truancy Advisory
School attendance is the law. Parents are personally responsible for ensuring their
children are enrolled in and are attending school. Parents of children found truant
(repeated or habitual unauthorized absence from school) by a court of law can be fined up
to $250 or jailed up to 30 days, or both. Other penalties include an additional fine of up to $15
per day the child has been found unexcused from school, community service, and a suspended
driver’s license. All parents of children summoned to Truancy Court will be charged court costs
of $25. Failure to appear when summoned to Truancy court will result in the parent(s)’ warrant
for arrest.
My signature below verifies that I have read and understand the ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS and TRUANCY ADVISORY and my liability therefore as stated in the
student handbook.
Parent Signature:
Student Signature:
________________________________ Date: ___________________
________________________________ Date: ___________________
Minor Photo Release Form
I give the school permission to print, electronically or video format the likeness or image of my
child. This is for the benefit of newspaper articles and pictures and websites. I release all claims
against the school with respect to copyright ownership and publication including any claim for
compensation related to use of the materials.
Minor’s Name:
____________________________________________
Parent’s Printed Name: ____________________________________________
Parent’s Signature:
____________________________________________
Date:
____________________________________________
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2012 - 2013 Compact for Student Success
A Parent/Student/School/Teacher Agreement
Sabine Parish School System
Many High School
In order to assure success in school for all students, all parties agree to the following:
School
Teacher
Parent/Guardian
Student
Provide high quality
curriculum and instruction
in a supportive and
effective learning
environment that enables
all students to meet
Louisiana’s expectations.
Conduct Parent/Teacher
conferences at least twice
a year.
Provide activities and
lessons in a supportive and
effective learning
environment that enables
all students to meet
Louisiana expectations.
Make sure my child is on
time and attends school on
a regular basis.
Go to school on time every
day and attend school on a
regular basis.
Set high expectations for
all students in an
encouraging and
supportive manner.
Communicate on an
ongoing basis with
families about students’
progress in each subject
area.
Provide an open line of
communication with
parents.
Supervise homework and
study time and provide a
quiet place for my child to
work, study, read, etc.
Limit my TV watching,
video game playing and
Internet usage.
Provide a well disciplined
and managed classroom so
all students have the
opportunity to learn.
Provide classroom lessons
that meet the needs of
students through whole
class, individual, small
group instruction and
innovative strategies and
programs.
Participation professional
development opportunities
that improve teaching and
learning.
Respect the school,
students, teachers, staff
and families.
Support the school and the
teachers in maintaining a
disciplined environment.
Follow school and
classroom rules and
regulations.
Encourage my child to do
his/her best.
Talk to my parents and
teachers about school
experiences so they can
help me be successful in
school.
Volunteer in my child’s
classroom when possible.
Be a positive role model
for other students.
Respect the school,
and families.
Respect the school,
and families.
Communicate on an
ongoing basis with
families about the progress
of students in each subject
area.
Provide opportunities for
parents to observe and
volunteer in student’s
classroom.
Provide a safe, orderly
environment in which
children can learn.
Provide assistance to
students through small
group and individual
instruction, as well as,
innovative strategies and
programs, etc.
Assist in training parents
to support the student’s
education.
Strive to break down
barriers to learning for all
students through the
development of a
Comprehensive Learning
Supports System.
Keep open lines of
communication by
attending parent teacher
conferences, written
communication, etc.
Go to school ready to
work with materials
needed and homework
assignments completed.
Stay attentive and actively
participate in classroom
activities.
I have read the above and agree to do all to assure success.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
School Administrator
Teacher
Parent/Guardian
Student
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2012-2013 Many High School Handbook

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