ERHS Student Handbook - East Ridge High School

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2015-16
East Ridge High School
Student & Parent Handbook
East Ridge High School Song
Hail to the Black and Gold,
East Ridge is strong and bold;
Fear-less and fighting are we;
True to our school we’ll be.
Soaring to victory
We’re united and proud,
To be the best that we can be!
And we’ll stand and cheer loud
GO RAP-TORS! For East Ridge High!
This is your Parent Student Handbook that provides information to help you understand more about your child’s
school. Please contact 651-425-5738 if you have any questions. Thank you.
Hmong
Nov yog phau ntawv uas piav thiab qhia txog koj tus me nyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv kom koj tus ua niam nua
txiv paub txog cov kev pab cuam uas muaj nyob rau hauv tsev kawm ntawv. Yog muaj lus nug, thov hu rau tus
xov tooj 651-425-5738. Ua tsaug.
Spanish
Este es su Folleto para Padres y Estudiantes que provee informacion que les ayudara a entender mejor las reglas
de la escuela de sus hijos. Por favor llame al 651-425-5738 si tiene alguna pregunta. Gracias.
Vietnamese
Day la quyen sach can thiet cho bac phu huynh, cung cap nhung thong tin nham giup qui vi hieu ro hon ve con
em cua qui vi o trong truong. Neu qui vi co thac mac gi xin lien lac voi so dien thoai nay 651-425-5738. Xin cam
on qui vi.
Table of Contents
East Ridge Staff and Contact Information.......................... 4-5
General Information.............................................................6-11.
Backpacks/Purses...........................................................................6
Bullying Prohibition......................................................................6.
Calendar..........................................................................................6.
Care and Use of School Property.................................................6.
Cell Phones, Pagers, etc.................................................................6.
Directory Information & Photo Release.....................................6.
Eighteen-Year-Old Students.........................................................7
Elevators..........................................................................................7
Emergency Closings......................................................................7
Employment Background Checks...............................................7.
Equal Access to School Facilities..................................................7.
Fees and Fines.................................................................................7.
Food in the classrooms..................................................................7
Fundraising.....................................................................................8.
Gifts to Employees.........................................................................8.
Graduation Ceremony...................................................................8.
Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies...............................8.
Lost and Found...............................................................................8
Lunchroom Conduct.....................................................................8
Media Center..................................................................................8
Messages to Students.....................................................................8.
Nondiscrimination.........................................................................8.
Non-instructional Items................................................................8.
Nutrition Services..........................................................................8
Parent and Teacher Communications...................................... 10.
Parent Portal................................................................................ 10.
Pledge of Allegiance.................................................................... 10
Privacy of Student Records........................................................ 10.
Sale of Items................................................................................. 10
Student Publications and Materials.......................................... 10.
Student Records........................................................................... 10.
Transportation of Public School Students............................... 11.
Vehicles on Campus.................................................................... 11.
Patrols and Inspections......................................................... 11.
Search of the Interior of a Student’s Motor Vehicle.............. 11.
Video and Audio Taping............................................................ 11.
School Buses........................................................................... 11
Places Other Than Buses....................................................... 11.
Volunteers.................................................................................... 11
Academics...........................................................................12-14
Academic Integrity...................................................................... 12.
Cheating and Plagiarism....................................................... 12
Academic Recognition............................................................... 12.
Alternative Education Opportunities....................................... 12
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)........... 12
Embedded Health (Hybrid Health).......................................... 12
Field Trips.................................................................................... 13
Grading Information and Procedures...................................... 13.
Weighted Grading System.................................................... 13.
Grades and Reporting........................................................... 13
Incompletes............................................................................. 13
Course Failures....................................................................... 13
Pass/No Credit Option.......................................................... 13
Graduation Requirements.......................................................... 14.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options........................................ 14
Student Services.......................................................................... 14
Testing Out of a Course.............................................................. 14.
Health and Safety ...............................................................15-16.
Accidents...................................................................................... 15.
Crisis Management..................................................................... 15.
Emergency Contact Information.............................................. 15
Protective Drills........................................................................... 15.
Health Information..................................................................... 15.
First Aid.................................................................................. 15
Communicable Diseases....................................................... 15
Health Services............................................................................ 16
Immunizations....................................................................... 16
Medications at School During the School Day.................. 16
Safety............................................................................................. 16.
Visitors in District Buildings..................................................... 16.
School Activities & Athletics..............................................17-18
Athletic/Activity Fee Schedule.................................................. 17
Activity Opportunities................................................................ 17.
Scholastic Eligibility for Athletics............................................. 18
Student Expectations and Discipline.................................19-22.
Attendance................................................................................... 19.
Reporting Absences............................................................... 19.
Make-up Time........................................................................ 19.
Pre-arranged Absences.......................................................... 19.
Tardies..................................................................................... 19.
State Tournament Attendance.............................................. 19.
Bullying Prohibition................................................................... 20
Buses - Conduct on School Buses and
Consequences for Misbehavior............................................ 20.
Detention...................................................................................... 20.
Discipline..................................................................................... 20.
Display of Posters, Charts and Announcements..................... 20
Dress and Appearance................................................................ 20.
Drug-Free School and Workplace............................................. 21.
Harassment and Violence Prohibition..................................... 21.
Hazing Prohibition...................................................................... 21
Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a Locker............... 21
Parking on School District Property........................................ 21
Visitor Parking....................................................................... 21.
Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (Policy 524).............. 22
Tobacco-Free Schools................................................................. 22.
Vandalism..................................................................................... 22
Weapons Prohibition.................................................................. 22
Students Rights & Responsibilities Procedures and
Consequences Matrix ........................................................ 23-27
General Information
E A S T R I D G E H I G H S C H O O L • 4 2 0 0 P I O N E E R D R I V E • W O O D B U RY, M N 5 5 1 2 9
ERHS.SOWASHCO.ORG • MAIN PHONE 651- 768-2300 • FAX: 651-435-2305
ADMINISTRATION
Jim Smokrovich, Principal
[email protected], 651- 425- 2301
Todd Hochman, Assistant Principal (A-Ha)
Rob Danneker, Assistant Principal (He-Pe)
Ashley Ruka, Assistant Principal (Pf-Z)
Joel Olson, Activities Director
Zero Hour
Hour 1
Hour 2
Hour 3
A Lunch
Class: 10:35-11:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00-11:30 PM
Class: 11:35-12:05 PM
Class (Hour 4)12:11-1:06
11:34-1:06 PM
B Lunch
Lunch: 11:34-12:04 PM
Class: 12:10-1:06 PM
COUNSELING SERVICES
Cindy Hoffbeck, Counselor / A - D
Melissa Munoz, Counselor / E-Joo
Michelle Kimpton, Counselor / Jor-Nd
Carolle Huttmeier, Counselor / ne-Sm
Raeann Schultz, Counselor / Sn - Z
SUPPORT SERVICES
Greta Lewis, School Nurse
Vici Jernigan, School Psychologist
Terry Sinn, Media Specialist
Alphonse Shropshire, School Social Worker
ESTABLISHED:
7:30 – 8:25 a.m.
8:35 – 9:30 a.m.
9:35 – 10:29 a.m.
10:35 – 11:28 a.m.
LUNCH PERIODS*: Lunch periods will take place
over Periods 3 and 4. Lunch period assignments will
be announced by your Third Period teacher at the
beginning of each trimester.
Hour 4
YEAR
Daily Schedule
2009
•
MASCOT:
C Lunch
Class: 11:34 -12:05 PM
Lunch: 12:05 -12:35 PM
Class: 12:40 -1:06 PM
D Lunch
Class: 11:34-12:33 PM
Lunch: 12:36-1:06 PM
Hour 5
Hour 6
1:12 -2:05 PM
2:11 -3:05 PM
(*) East Ridge High School is a closed campus. Seniors are
welcomed to enjoy courtyard seating by showing a school
ID and maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.
Seniors may also be awarded the privilege of open lunch
pending academic and behavioral standing. Courtyard
and open lunch privileges for seniors can be revoked at the
discretion of staff. (*) Please visit the ERHS website for
updated, alternative daily schedules including Late Start
PLC days for the 2015-16 school year.
RAPTORS
•
COLORS:
BLACK
&
GOLD
General Information
Teaching Staff:
PLTW Science and Engineering
Nancy Berg
Elizabeth Bockman-Eckberg
Denise Kotz
Dennis Ware
Don Winston
Art
Jessica Frisco
Mary Olson
AVID
Mary Seidel
Gloria Garrison
Science
Shelly Eckamnn
Amanda Gavin
Stephanie Harberts
Nicholas Jasiczek
Rachel Keiser
Kathy Oellerich
Patrick Puskala
Patrick Meisch
Brooke Ramsey
Annie Thompson
Business Education
Lynn O’Driscoll
Nicole Woehrmann
English
Liz Becker
Gina Carbone
Beth Carle
Katie Carlson
Gloria Garrison
Lisa Hamernick
Adam Hayes
Karla Page
Kate Tosteson
Jennifer Carol
Dawn Bentley
Social Studies
Gordy Denn
Cindy Bandars Gish
Anthony Bidwell
Rob Carrero
Dan Fritze
Sharon Haley
Kathy Newcomb
Jeanne Parker
Bob Ramey
Jason Schmuck
Brian Sprout
English Learners
Matt Karasek
Family and Consumer Science
Louise Allen
Mary Tollefsrud
Special Education
Krissy Boyd
Barb Tigges
Jackie Eggers
Anthony Hartung
Brad Jonker
Corrine Simmons
Jeff Turner
Rob Weberg
Jesse Ziebarth
Mathematics
Paul Virgin
David Carlson
Densie Kotz
Emily Lewis
Rochelle Louks
Duncan MacLeod
Mike Pahl
Kevin Stofer
Gerry Suardini
Rick Sullivan
Mike Tollefsbol
Don Winston
Heather Winston
Speech Pathologist
Christine Russel
Technology Education
Dennis Ware
Media Specialist
Terry Sinn
Music Education
Brent Comaeu
Kelly Demorett
Elizabeth Gullick
Phy Ed/Health
Brett Brookins
Justin Lorang
Bridget Plante
Glen Wurm
Theater
Amanda Hestwood
5
World Language
Natalie Bird
Lindsay Brehm
Amanda Lescas
FangJu Lin
Julie Rekstad
Michelle Salinas
Julie Young
General Information
Backpacks/Purses
Care and Use of School Property
Bullying Prohibition
Cell Phones, Pagers, and Other Electronic
Communication Devices
Students are not to carry backpacks and purses with them during
the school day. Student should carry essential items with them
throughout the day and keep bags in their locker.
*TIP: A student can carry two periods of textbooks and
materials to class without returning to their lockers. It will
also help those young people who may have a problem with
organization and not bringing the proper materials to class. It
will still provide a sense of security and ample room within the
classroom.
Our school is very proud of its beautiful buildings and
equipment. We can show our appreciation to the taxpayers of
our school district for the many advantages we have by showing
respect in the care and use of school property. A building is
not attractive if there are markings, carvings or defacing on
the walls, desks or other equipment. Throwing papers or other
waste matter in the corridors or around the grounds is a discredit
to our school and to each other. Students will be charged for
damage done due to negligence
The school district is committed to providing a safe and
respectful learning environment for all students. Acts of
bullying, in any form, by either an individual student or a
group of students, is prohibited on school district property or at
school-related functions. For detailed information regarding the
school district’s “Bullying Prohibition” policy please refer to
Board Policy 514.
SEE IT. TEXT IT. Anonymously report bullying incidents via
T!PTXT. Text SafeTipsERHS to 651-217-8359
Personal technology and electronic communication devices,
including but not limited to cell phones, IPods, I Pads, MP3
players, laptops, etc., can be used during academic time if
its use supports the mission of the school and the use of said
technology is authorized by school staff.
In the event a student uses his/her personal technology
inappropriately or during academic time without the
authorization of school staff--staff are required to:
1.Inform the student that he/she has violated a school policy and request the personal technology, along with the student’s identification card.
2.As soon as convenient, bring the personal technology and ID to the student’s administrative liaison. Please do
not confiscate personal items and retain them in your office/classroom for an extended time frame. Following this guideline will help alleviate further issues.
3.When convenient, the administrator will speak with the student informing them of their policy violation and call a parent/guardian communicating future expectations. The
personal technology will be retained until the end of the day.
4.A second violation will result in confiscation of the personal technology until a parent/guardian is able to pick
it up from an administrator and discuss the student’s behavior.
5.In the event a third violation occurs, progressive discipline will be used. Please refer to the Discipline Matrix for further clarification.
*** The school is not responsible for items lost or that are
stolen by another student. ***
Calendar
The school calendar is adopted annually by the School Board. A
copy of the school calendar can be found on the school district’s
website www.sowashco.org. East Rudge High School events are
also listed on the East Ridge website.
Calendar of Events:
Sept. 8 First Day of School
Sept. 15 ERHS Open House, 4:30-7:30pm
Sept. 19 Homecoming Dance
Sept. 21-25 Homecoming Week
Oct. 12 Picture Retake Day
Oct. 13 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Arena Style
Oct. 15-16 No School
Oct. 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Arena Style
Nov. 26-27 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 2-3 Finals Schedule
Dec. 3 End of Tri 1
Dec. 4 No School, Teacher Workshop
Dec. 21-Jan. 1 Winter Break
Jan. 18- No School, MLK Day
Jan. 25-30 Winter Week
Jan. 30 Semi-Formal Dance
Feb. 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Arena Style
Feb. 15 No School, President’s Day
Mar. 9-10 Finals Schedule
Mar. 10 End of Tri 2
Mar. 11 No School, Teacher Workshop
Mar. 25-Apr. 1 Spring Holiday/Break
Apr. 16 Junior/Senior Prom
Apr. 19 District ACT Assessment
May 30 No School, Memorial Day
June 5 Senior Graduation
June 9-10 Finals Schedule
June 10 End of Tri 3, Last Day of School
Directory Information & Photo Release
The district’s policy 515 relating to the protection and privacy
of student records is in place to allow minimal information,
as defined by the district in accordance with state statute, to
be available to the public. Directory information, defined
by policy 515, is a student’s name, gender, major field of
study, participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, date
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of attendance, grade levels completed, degrees and awards
received, the most recent previous educational agency
or institution attended by the student, and other similar
information.
forum meetings will be voluntary and student-initiated, not
school-sponsored. Employees or agents of the school will
be present at religious meetings only in a non-participatory
capacity. The meetings will not interfere with the orderly
conduct of educational activities within the school; and nonschool persons will not direct, control, or regularly attend
activities of student groups. All meetings under this provision
must follow the procedures established by the school district.
Student photography/videos are frequently taken by staff
and media (with permission from the school principal or
communications department) for use in school programs,
publications, website or other marketing purposes. Parents (or
students, ages 18 or older) must also opt-out if they do not want
their student to be photographed for any school district purpose.
Fees and Fines
Materials that are part of the basic educational program are
provided with state, federal and local funds at no charge to a
student. Students are expected to provide their own pencils, paper,
erasers and notebooks. Students may be required to pay certain
other fees or deposits, including (not an inclusive list):
• Cost for materials for a class project that exceeds minimum
requirements and is kept by the student.
• Security deposits for the return of materials, supplies, or
equipment.
• Field trips considered supplementary to the district’s
educational program.
• Admission fees or costs to attend or participate in optional
extracurricular activities and programs.
• Voluntarily purchased student health and accident insurance.
• Use of musical instruments owned or rented by the school
district.
• Transportation to and from school for students living within
two miles of school.
• Transportation of students to and from optional extracurricular
activities or post-secondary instruction conducted at locations
other than school.
Should parents or the individual (18 or over) not want directory
information shared or photographs or video taken, a “Denial of
Release of Information Form” must be completed and submitted
to the Office of Student Information, District Service Center,
7362 E. Pt. Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, or to
the office of the school the student attends NO LATER THAN
OCT. 1 EACH SCHOOL YEAR. The form is available on the
district’s website under Services - Communications - Forms.
Eighteen-Year-Old Students
The age of majority for most purposes in Minnesota is 18 years
of age. All students, regardless of age, are governed by the rules
for students provided in school district policy.
Elevators
Only students who have authorization by the administration or
school nurse may use the elevator.
Emergency Closings
In the event of inclement weather or any problem that would
result in the closing of school, District 833 will notify parents
via phone and email. The information will also be shared on
the district website, social media, and on local media outlets as
“South Washington County Schools.”
Students will be charged for textbooks, workbooks, and library
books that are lost, damaged, or destroyed.
Food in the classrooms
Students have the right to drink water in the classroom.
Teachers will have the right to determine what foods or other
beverages that are allowed within the classroom. Gum is
strongly discouraged.
Employment Background Checks
The school district will seek criminal history background
checks for all applicants who receive an offer of employment
with the school district. The school district also will seek
criminal history background checks for all individuals, except
enrolled student volunteers, who are offered the opportunity
to provide athletic coaching services or other extracurricular
academic coaching services to the school district, regardless
of whether compensation is paid. These positions include, but
are not limited to, all athletic coaches, extracurricular academic
coaches, assistants, and advisors. The school district may elect
to seek criminal history background checks for other volunteers,
independent contractors, and student employees.
Equal Access to School Facilities
The school district has created a limited open forum for
secondary students to conduct non-curriculum-related meetings
during non-instructional time. The school district will not
discriminate against or deny equal access or a fair opportunity
on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other
content of the speech at such meetings. These limited open
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Fundraising
Materials checked out of the Media Center shall be returned on
or before due date. Materials may be renewed if necessary.
All fundraising activities conducted by student groups and
organizations and/or parent groups must be approved in
advance by the Building Activities Director or the Principal.
Participation in non-approved fundraising activities is a
violation of school district policy. Solicitations of students or
employees by students for non-school related activities is not
allowed during the school day.
Lost Media Materials: Students must assume the responsibility
for all materials on loan from the Media Center. All lost
materials will be charged to the student. A receipt for payment
is always given. If the material is found and returned within 90
days after payment, the amount paid will be refunded.
Messages to Students
Gifts to Employees
Students will not be called out of class to receive phone
messages except in the event of an emergency. Personal cell
phone use during the instructional day is also prohibited.
Employees are not allowed to solicit, accept, or receive a gift
from a student, parent, or other individual or organization of
greater than nominal value. Parents/guardians and students are
encouraged to write letters and notes of appreciation or to give
small tokens of gratitude.
Nondiscrimination
The school district is committed to inclusive education and
providing an equal educational opportunity for all students. The
school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental
status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual
orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The school
board has designated, Director of Human Resources, ISD
833, 7362 E. Point Douglas Rd. South, Cottage Grove, MN
55016, as the district’s human rights officer to handle inquiries
regarding nondiscrimination.
Graduation Ceremony
Student participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege,
not a right. Students who have completed all the requirements
for graduation are allowed to participate in graduation exercises,
unless participation is denied for appropriate reasons, which
may include discipline and unpaid fines. Graduation exercises
are under the control and direction of the building Principal(s).
Hall Passes
Students are required to have a pass when leaving the classroom
or instructional space. A departure time, destination and teacher
signature must be recorded on the pass.
Non-instructional Items
Certain items are not appropriate in school. Any object brought
to class that is disruptive to the classroom activity will be
confiscated, with possible disciplinary referral.
Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
Students may not be interviewed during the school day by
persons other than a student’s parents/guardians or school
district officials, employees, and/or agents, except as provided
by law and/or school policy.
Nutrition Services
District 833 Nutrition Services provides students with many
meal choices, School Breakfast Program, National School
Lunch Program and ala carte. Current meal prices are:
BreakfastLunch
(SBP)(NSLP)
Fully Paid Price
$1.60
$2.65
Reduced Price
$ .00
$ .00
Second Meal$1.65$3.50
Adult$1.80$4.00
Lost and Found Items
Anyone who finds an article should turn it into the Greeter/
Welcome desk at once. Students who lose an article should call
for it or report any loss to the Greeter/Welcome desk as soon as
possible. The school is not responsible for personal items that
are lost or stolen.
Lunchroom Conduct
Students are expected to stay seated during lunch except when
getting lunch or bussing trays. All students are expected
to keep their areas clean and properly dispose of trash and
waste. Seniors are welcomed to enjoy the courtyard seating
by showing a school ID and maintaining the cleanliness of the
environment. This privilege can be revoked at the discretion of
staff.
Note: Only one reimbursable breakfast and/or lunch may be
purchased at these prices per day.
Media Center
Nutrislice
We welcome and encourage students to use the Media Center
facilities. Students must sign in and sign out when entering or
leaving the Media Center not only during the school day but
also before and after school. In order that everyone can make
best use of the collection and the Media Specialist’s assistance,
we ask you to cooperate with Media Center regulations.
A la Carte – Healthy Snack Items
All foods sold ala carte meet the USDA “Smart Snacks”
nutrition guidelines. These guidelines require that snacks have
limited calories, sodium, and sugar and that grains be whole. A
listing of a la carte items is on the Nutrition Services website.
Nutrislice is an online and convenient way to view menus.
Through a website (sowashco.nutrislice.com) or mobile device
app (Nutrislice) parents and students can 1) see menus through
the Nutrislice mobile app, 2) view nutrition information for each
food, 3) view allergen information, and 4) see carbohydrate
counts.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
would like to take advantage of PAYPAMS, go to www.
paypams.com.
Question: Can I write one check for multiple children at the
same school?
Answer: Yes, if you provide each child’s name, PIN and the
amount for their account.
Question: May students use another student’s PIN?
Answer: No. The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has a policy regarding the
misuse of accounts. Students are not allowed to share, borrow
or use another student’s PIN. Disciplinary action may result
from such behavior.
Question: Can I restrict what my child is allowed to purchase on
account?
Answer: Yes. Work with the cashier to have a note placed on
the account. It will then display each time the student uses their
PIN. An example would be “No doubles.”
Question: What do I do if I suspect someone else is using my
student’s PIN?
Answer: Contact the cashier immediately. A new PIN will be issued
and steps taken to track any further use of the old PIN. Attempts
by another student to use the old PIN may result in disciplinary
action, including paying restitution. Note that restitution is the
only method for recouping unauthorized charges. Question: What happens if my child changes schools?
Answer: Remaining lunch balances will follow students to their
new school. They will be assigned a new PIN. If you are an
existing PayPams user you do not have to make any changes to
your PayPams account.
Families are encouraged to apply for free or reduced meals. An
‘Application for Educational Benefits’ must be submitted each
year. This form is available online (select Nutrition Services
under Services on the district website) and at the District
Service Center. Mail or bring completed applications to:
Nutrition Services
District Service Center
7362 E. Point Douglas Road S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-3025
Eligibility for families on the program last school year will
remain in effect for the first 30 days of school. Families that
have not submitted a 2015-16 application within 30 days,
and had that application approved, will lose their eligibility.
Eligibility changes each year and can affect the amount you pay
for athletics, ACT, AP Exams, Drivers Ed, etc.
For more information regarding eligibility for free and reduced
meals, contact Nutrition Services at 651-425-6280.
Computerized Accounts
A lunch account is set up for each student along with a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) that is used to access the account.
This number should be memorized and kept confidential. Once
money is deposited in the account, the student enters their PIN
on a keypad at the cashier station to pay for cafeteria purchases.
Please note that cash will not be accepted at the registers.
Cash must be deposited in a NetCash machine conveniently
located near the cafeteria, and another on the second floor in the
yellow locker bay. These deposited funds are then immediately
available for student purchases.
2015-16 Menu
District 833 Nutrition Services offers several different menus
and a la carte options, which are all available on our website.
The menus are designed to offer many different choices to
students daily.
Students may make deposits to their account by dropping off a
check in the Attendance Office and leaving it in the collection
box. Deposits should include the student’s full name and pin
number. Deposits left in the office by 9:30 a.m. are normally
credited to the lunch account prior to the start of lunches.
In order to receive federal government child nutrition funding
we are required to serve meals that meet specific nutritional
standards. Specific goals are set for key nutrients such as
Vitamins A and C, calories, protein, calcium, and iron. When
averaged over a school week, calories from fat are less than
30% and calories from saturated fat are less than 10%.
Account management
PAYPAMS is a web-based system that allows parents to use
their credit cards to deposit money into their children’s lunch
account. These payments can be one-time or made to recur
when the account reaches an amount the parent specifies.
Parents can also choose to receive an e-mail when a specific
account balance is reached. Register online by going to www.
paypams.com. Parents who use PayPams have the ability to
access information showing daily food and beverage purchases
and balances.
Lactose Intolerance
MN State Statute 124D.114 requires schools to provide one of
these alternatives for a student with lactose intolerance if the
parent has requested, in writing, an alternative. Please send
your request to the Health Assistant at your child’s school.
Alternatives are:
• Lactose reduced milk.
• Milk fortified with lactase in liquid, tablet, granular, or
other form.
• Milk to which lactobacillus acidophilus has been added.
• Juice cannot replace milk in the National School Lunch
Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How will I know if my child’s account balance is
getting low?
Answer: When a student’s account falls to $5.00 students
receive verbal reminders their account is getting low. PayPams
will notify the parents by email that additional funds are
necessary according to the email notification limit set by the
parent in PayPams. Also, an automated phone call will go to
the child’s home when the account balance falls below $2.00.
Question: Can students charge purchases on account?
Answer: No charging is allowed in the secondary schools.
Question: How are payments made?
Answer: Please make checks payable to ISD#833 NS and
include on the memo line the child’s name and PIN. If you
Special Dietary Concerns
South Washington County Schools Nutrition Services adhere to
specific regulations to accommodate special diets for students. USDA regulations, require substitutions or modifications in
school meals for children whose disabilities restrict their diets.
A child with a disability must be provided food substitutions
when a special diet statement is signed by a recognized medical
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authority which includes a licensed physician, physician
assistant or advanced practice nurse.
Parent and Teacher Communication
Parents are urged to make early contact with a teacher if it
appears that a problem is developing. When we work together
our success rate is very high. There are scheduled conferences
held during the year. Dates of these conferences are published
on the District Calendar and it can be found on the website.
Parents are always invited to contact the instructional team,
counselor, or assistant principal if additional time is requested.
NOTE: Nutrition Services will substitute lactose-reduced milk
for students whose parents have requested this alternative in
writing via a simple note. The special diet statement is not
required in this case.
Pot Lucks in School (MN Statute)
MN Statute 1577.22 allows food not prepared at an
establishment and brought in by individuals attending a potluck
event for the consumption at the potluck event. An organization
sponsoring a potluck event under this clause may advertise the
potluck event to the public through any means. Individuals who
are not members of an organization sponsoring a potluck may
attend the potluck and consume food at the event. Licensed
food establishments cannot be sponsors of potluck events.
Potluck event food shall not be brought into a licensed food
establishment kitchen.
Parent Portal
By using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, South Washington
County Schools provides an online communication tool which
can help you, as a parent or guardian, stay current with your
student(s) progress. You can view up-to-date information about
your student(s) attendance, grades, and much more. Email
[email protected] or call 651-425-6317 for help with
Parent Portal.
Pledge of Allegiance
Food Served in School
Students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America once a week. Any person who does
not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for
any personal reason may elect not to do so. Students must
respect another person’s right to make that choice. Students
will also receive instruction in the proper etiquette toward,
correct display of, and respect for the flag. (Board Policy 531)
In accordance with state law, all food served to students in
schools must be obtained from sources which are approved
and inspected by federal, state or local regulatory authorities.
Therefore, food served at fundraisers such as bake sales and
cake walks, or served as snacks for parties, carnival food etc.,
must be obtained from a licensed caterer (District 833 Nutrition
Services is licensed) or a commercial retailer.
Privacy of Student Records
Lunch
Directory information, which includes a student’s name, gender,
major field of study, participation in officially recognized
activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic
teams, date of attendance, grade levels completed, degrees
and awards received, the most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the student, and other similar
information, may be released to the public without prior parent
or student consent unless the parent or student, if the student is
age 18 or older, has objected in writing to the release of one or
more category of such information.
East Ridge High School is a closed campus for Freshmen,
Sophomore and Junior students. The only students who may
leave for lunch are seniors. Seniors that are tardy on their return
from lunch will have disciplinary consequences per school
policy. Seniors may not return to school with food in their
possession for themselves, other students, or staff members.
Parents may revoke their permission at any time. Seniors who
drive or assist freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in leaving
campus for lunch will be faced with discipline consequences
such as losing their privilege to leave campus for lunch.
Sale of Items
Delivery of Food Items
Students may not order food to be delivered to them during
the school day. Although administration discourages it, if it
is necessary to drop off food for your student(s), please note
that parents are not allowed provide food for other students.
The school cafeteria offers a wonderful selection of food for
students to choose from for both breakfast and lunch.
Students are not allowed to sell non-school sponsored items
(candy, articles, tickets, etc.) in school during school hours.
Student Publications and Materials
The policy of the school district is to protect students’ free speech
rights while, at the same time, preserving the district’s obligation to
provide a learning environment that is free of disruption. All school
publications are under the supervision of the building principal
and/or sponsor. Non-school-sponsored publications may not be
distributed without prior approval.
Student Surveys
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Occasionally, the school district utilizes surveys to obtain
student opinions and information about students. For complete
information on the rights of parents/guardians and eligible
students about conducting surveys, collection and use of
information for marketing purposes, and certain physical
examinations, see Appendix 4 in the back of this handbook. A
complete copy of the school district’s “Student Surveys” policy
may be obtained at South Washington County Schools, official
web site, www.sowashco.org, please refer to Board Policy 520.
Video and Audio Taping
Transportation of Public School Students
The school district will provide transportation, at the expense of
the school district, for all resident students who live a mile and a
half or more from the school. Transportation will be provided on all
regularly scheduled school days or make-up days. Transportation
may not be provided during the summer break, except in certain
circumstances. The school district will not provide transportation
for students whose transportation privileges have been revoked
or have been voluntarily surrendered by the student’s parent or
guardian.
School Buses
All school buses used by the school district may be equipped for
the placement and operation of a video camera. The school district
will post a notice in a conspicuous location informing students that
their conversations or actions may be recorded. The school district
may use video of a student’s actions as evidence in any disciplinary
action arising from the student’s misconduct on the bus.
Places Other Than Buses
The school district buildings and grounds are equipped with
video cameras. Video surveillance may occur in any school
district building or on any school district property. The district
may use video of a student’s actions as evidence in any
disciplinary action.
Extracurricular Transportation
The school district may provide transportation for students to and
from extracurricular activities. To the extent the school district
provides extracurricular transportation, the district may charge
a fee for transportation of students to and from extracurricular
activities and optional field trips at locations other than school.
Volunteers
Vehicles on Campus
South Washington County Schools welcomes and appreciates
volunteers. We do require all volunteers to complete a volunteer
application. As per School Board policy, criminal background
checks will be required of volunteers in specified assignments
such as field trips, athletic or academic coaching and any nonstaff supervised activity. Additionally, volunteers who are in
the same classroom or activity three or more times will also
be required to have a background check. Our School District
respectfully asks the volunteers to pay the cost ($17.50) for the
background check. We will cover the cost of the background
check if it is a hardship to you. Please inform your school or
department Office Coordinator. We thank you for your service
and commitment to the safety of our students.
Patrols and Inspections
School officials may conduct routine patrols of student parking
lots and other school district locations and routine inspections of
the exteriors of the motor vehicles of students. Such patrols and
inspections may be conducted without notice, without student
consent, and without a search warrant.
Search of the Interior of a Student’s Motor Vehicle
The interior of a student’s motor vehicle in a school district
location, including the glove and trunk compartments, may
be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion
that the search will uncover a violation of law and/or school
policy or rule. The search will be reasonable in its scope and
intrusiveness. Such searches may be conducted without notice,
without consent, and without a search warrant. A student will
be subject to withdrawal of parking privileges and to discipline
if the student refuses to open a locked motor vehicle or its
compartments under the student’s control upon the request of a
school official.
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Academics
Academic Integrity
active members in the school. This is a program that focuses
the students on their commitment to the greater community
creating a more global perspective. Further, it is an implemented
program with full district support guided by a site team that
includes teachers, parents, students, administrators, counselors,
and district personnel.
Cheating and Plagiarism
It shall be the responsibility of all staff members at East Ridge
High School to deal immediately with students who they
believe are engaging in plagiarism and/or sharing confidential
quizzes and exams. The determination of penalty for acts of
cheating will rest with the instructor.
Who is eligible to be an AVID Student?
Students with academic potential:
• Average to high test scores
• 2.0-3.5 GPA
• College potential with support
• Desire and determination
Meets one or more of the following criteria :
• First to attend college
• Historically underserved in four-year colleges
• Low income
• Special circumstances
Cheating may involve the following:
• Using the work of another person as your own (including
that which is accessed over the internet).
• Providing your work to another person to use as their own.
• Plagiarism means using another person’s ideas, expression
or words without giving the original author credit.
• Having in your possession a copy of a test to be given or
having been given by a teacher.
• Using the test or notes during a test or examination.
• Talking while taking quizzes, tests, or examinations.
• Failing to follow test procedures or instructions announced
by a teacher (i.e., no talking, no turning around in seat,
raise hand to ask questions, etc.).
Embedded Health (Hybrid Health)
In 2013-14, District 833 implemented an embedded health
curriculum starting with our incoming freshman (class of 2017).
Our goal is to deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum
in order for our students to achieve an optimal level of wellness
and academic performance. Embedded health is a new delivery
model of health education that will better serve the students at
East Ridge High School. Students will benefit from the program
because they will receive comprehensive support in the areas of
health and wellness during their freshmen, sophomore, junior
and senior year. Students will receive ongoing health instruction
as opposed to a one-trimester class during their junior or senior
year. Students will not visit the health classroom every single
day. Health Teachers will rotate to a core classroom 15 times
over the course of the school year:
Academic Recognition
In order to promote academic excellence and to recognize
students who demonstrate exemplary academic scholarship
in grades 9-12, District 833 has developed an academic
recognition program.
An Academic Letter will be awarded to students who earn a
yearly grade point average of 3.5 or above. The award will be
presented to first-time qualifiers. Chevrons will be given for
subsequent qualifying years. Grades from terms one and two are
used for seniors.
Alternative Educational Opportunities
Some students may be at risk of not completing their
educational programs. The school district provides alternative
learning options for students who are at risk of not succeeding
in school. Alternative educational opportunities may include
special tutoring, modified curriculum and instruction,
instruction through electronic media, special education services,
homebound instruction, and enrollment in an alternative
learning center, among others. A list of the alternative learning
options is available on the district’s website.
AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all
students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID is a college preparatory program designed to help those in
the academic middle succeed in rigorous higher level courses.
It is an all year elective class taken during the school day as part
of your student’s regular course load. AVID is a 9-12 program
and gets the students involved in mainstream activities at
East Ridge High School, encouraging the students to become
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9th
Grade
Social Studies English Science
5 Classes
5 Classes 5 Classes
10th
Grade
5 Classes
5 Classes 5 Classes
11th
Grade
5 Classes
5 Classes 5 Classes
12th
Grade
Social Studies English CPR
5 Classes
5 Classes Certification
= 15 total
embedded
health classes
= 15 total
embedded
health classes
= 15 total
embedded
health classes
= 10 total
embedded
health classes
& CPR
training
Field Trips
encouraged to do their best to establish a good school record.
Grading Information and Procedures
Incompletes
Students must fulfill all of the requirements of each course
before a grade will be issued. Students who have been ill/
absent for an excused reason and are issued an “incomplete”
must make up the incomplete work within two weeks of when
report cards are issued (unless granted an extended time period
as approved by administration). No credit will be awarded for
the course until the incomplete is made up and an alpha grade
is issued. The instructor assigns the incomplete and uses a
grade change form to change the “I” to an alpha grade once the
student has completed the necessary work. The “I” has a mark
value of zero towards the student’s GPA if not completed within
the two weeks.
Field trips may be offered to supplement student learning. Field
trips may be optional and, if so, students who participate may
be charged. Students will not be required to pay for instructional
trips that take place during the school day, relate directly to a
course of study, and require student participation.
High school students are laying the groundwork for their
educational and career futures. The study habits and skills they
acquire will determine their academic success in high school
and in their post high school years. Therefore, they should
attempt to maintain the highest grade average possible. To
comply with high school and college grading systems, we will
maintain the traditional grading system:
Grade / Percentage
Unweighted
GPA Value
Course Failures
A course failure (“F”) occurs when the student has not achieved
the expected level of competence in the course outcomes,
concept development, or skill attainment. Further, it is the
assessment of the instructor that the student’s continuous
academic progress is best served by the student repeating the
course. The “F” has a value of zero in the grading system
and counts as an attempted credit in determining the student’s
GPA. When a failed course is repeated, the higher alpha grade
is recorded and the previous failing grade becomes an “N”, no
credit.
Weighted
GPA Value
A = 93%-100%
4.0
4.8
A- = 90%-92.99%
3.667
4.4004
B+ = 87%-89.99%
3.333
3.9996
B = 83%-86.99%
3.0
3.6
B- = 80%-82.99%
2.667
3.2004
C+ = 77%-79.99%
2.333
2.7996
C = 73%-76.99%
2.0
2.4
C- = 70%-72.99%
1.667
2.0004
D+ = 67%-69.99%
1.333
1.5996
D = 63%-66.99%
1.0
1.2
D- = 60%-62.99%
0.667
0.8004
F = Below 59.99%
0.0
0.0
Pass/No Credit Option
This option provides a student with the opportunity of receiving
a Pass/No Pass Credit grade. This option is limited and optional
in nature. Only one elective course can be taken using this
option per trimester, and no more than two courses per year.
The student must determine whether they are taking the course
Pass/No Pass Credit during the first fifteen (15) days of the
trimester. Once the decision is made, the student must inform
the teacher and complete the Pass/No Pass Credit form in
the Counseling Office. After the principal has reviewed the
request, the student will be responsible for distributing copies as
described on the form.
Weighted Grading System
Students taking courses in Advanced Placement, College-inthe-school, PLTW, and U of M Talented math Program have
weighted grades using a 1.2 multiplier. Only courses taken in
the fall of 2008 or later qualify to be weighted. The curricula in
these courses are designed to provide added value as students
may receive college credit for successful completion of the
course and their associated capstone projects and/or test.
Grades and Reporting
1.Students will be informed of grading practices at the beginning of the year. The teaching team will instruct students on the definition and distinction between failures (F) and incompletes (I).
2.Students will receive progress grades three times a year and tri grades three times a year.
3.An “I” will become an “F” after 10 school days (from the date the report card was issued) following the trimester in which the “I” was issued.
At the end of the school year, final grades are transferred to the
student’s cumulative and permanent transcripts. Students are
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Graduation Requirements
Students must meet all course credit requirements and graduation
standards, as established by the state and the School Board, in
order to graduate from East Ridge High School. All students must
pass the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments or meet criteria
under new legislation.
A student must earn 66 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate. One credit
is earned for successful completion of a one trimester course.
Students must earn:
12 credits in English
9 credits in Social Studies
1 credit in Economics (11 or 12)
9 credits in Math
9 credits in Science
*1 credit in General PE (grade 9 or 10, course 0704T)
*1 credit in Health (11 or 12)
*2 credits in Fine Arts
22 credits in electives
Steps for accessing Naviance:
1. Go to the ERHS Counseling page. Click on counseling/
career.
2. Click Naviance Family Connection.
3. Enter your username and password (username is the
first initial of your first name and your entire last name. Your password is your school ID starting with 0.
4. Enter your personal email address under “My Profile.”
Guidance Services: Guidance Services are provided for
students in the following areas: academic development,
career development, and personal and social development.
Students should sign up for a scheduled appointment with
their assigned counselor or support specialist.
Testing Out of a Course
District 833 will grant credit on a performance basis for any
course except physical education in grades seven through
twelve if a student successfully completes an approved
assessment. The assessment will represent the content
included in the subject. If the student passes the approved
assessment with the grade of B or better, credit with a grade
of P (pass) will be added to the transcript. Students may not
test out of a course they have already taken or are currently
enrolled in. Students interested in testing out of courses
should see their school counselors to obtain the application.
All applications must be completed at least 30 school days
prior to the next scheduled test date. Tests are scheduled
twice a year.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
Eleventh and 12th grade students may apply to enroll in PostSecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and other advanced
enrichment programs. General information about the PSEO
program will be provided to all tenth and eleventh grade students
by March 1. Qualifying credits granted to a student through a
PSEO course or program will be counted toward the graduation
and credit requirements of the state academic standards. The
deadlines for applications are determined by the post-secondary
institutions.. The application form must be signed by the student
and his/her parent or guardian. Students wishing to take a PSEO
course should contact their counselor. PSEO grades are not
weighted.
Student Services
College and Career Readiness: Naviance Family Connection
This is your online postsecondary planning resource and career
portfolio. With this tool, you can:
• Access ACT and PLAN test scores
• Search for college resources including college representative
visits to ERHS
• Complete a career interest inventory and find employment
information
• Research scholarships
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Health and Safety
b.
The alarm for an approaching tornado will be made by a
public address announcement.
c. In cases where an alert is called, all students will go
immediately to the corridor assigned to the room with the
classroom teacher being in charge.
d. Students will remain in the corridor area until the all clear
is sounded or until further directions are given by the
administration for evacuation.
Accidents
All student injuries that occur at school or school-sponsored
activities should be reported to the School Nurse. Parents/
guardians of an injured student will be notified as soon as
possible. If the student requires immediate medical attention,
the principal or other school staff will call 911 or seek
emergency medical treatment and then contact the parent(s).
Crisis Management
Health Information
The school district has developed a “Crisis Management”
policy. Each school building has its own building-specific crisis
management plan. Students and parents will be provided with
information as to district- and school-specific plans.
First Aid
The nurse’s office is equipped to handle minor injuries requiring
first aid. If the nurse’s office is not open, assistance can be sought
from the building’s administrative office. If a student experiences
a more serious medical emergency at school, 911 will be called
and/or a parent/guardian will be contacted depending on the
situation.
The “Crisis Management” policy addresses a range of potential
crisis situations in the school district and includes general
crisis procedures for securing buildings, classroom evacuation,
campus evacuation, sheltering, and communication procedures.
The school district will conduct lock-down drills, fire drills, and
a tornado drill. Building plans include classroom and building
evacuation procedures.
The district has installed automated external defibrillators
(AEDs): one inside the Activity Entrance, one outside the Health
Office, and one on the gymnasium level across from the locker
rooms. Tampering with any AED is prohibited and may result in
disciplinary consequences.
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency Cards are filed in the Health Office and information
updated in the Student Information System. Students and
parents are encouraged to keep this information current in case
of an emergency. Parents can now complete the changes to their
family (and children) accounts through the Parent Portal in
Infinite Campus.
Communicable Diseases
To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students
infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school
while contagious. If a parent suspects that his/her child has a
communicable or contagious disease, the parent should contact
the school nurse or principal so that other students who might
have been exposed to the disease can be alerted.
Students with certain communicable diseases will not be
excluded from attending school in their usual daily attendance
settings as long as their health permits and their attendance
does not create a significant risk of transmitting the illness to
other students or school district employees. The school district
will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a contagious
student’s attendance creates a significant risk of transmitting the
illness to others.
Families without access to a computer can call the district’s
Student Information Department at 651-425-6236 to update
their information. Families without a parent portal account must
request one by emailing [email protected] and entering
the student(s) name, the school the student(s) attend, the
student(s) home address and your (the parent/guardian) name.
Protective Drills
(Fire, Evacuation, Tornado, Lockdown)
East Ridge High School will conduct a minimum or five fire
drills and five lockdown/evacuation drills per year. Posted in
each room is a notice telling the manner of exit from that room.
Follow these directions unless an emergency causes other
directions to be given. Move promptly without running. Each
group is to stay together with the teacher in charge. Everyone
MUST vacate the building. After evacuating, students should
reconvene with their teacher unless directed otherwise.
In the case of a tornado or severe weather alert, please follow
these procedures:
a. Any person who sights a tornado will immediately inform
the office. When it appears evident that a violent storm
is approaching we will turn to local radio stations for
information regarding the approaching storm.
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Exceptions that may be allowed include: prescription asthma
medications administered with an inhaler pursuant to school
district policy and procedures, medications administered as
noted in a written agreement between the school district and
parent or as specified in an Individualized Education Program
(IEP), a plan developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act (§504 Plan), or an individual health plan (IHP). The school
district is to be notified of any change in a student’s prescription
medication administration.
Health Services
The student health office is staffed by a Licensed School Nurse
and a Health Assistant who is trained in first aid and CPR.
Students who become sick at school should report to the nurse’s
office. In the event of an emergency health office staff will
arrange for students who get sick at school to go home early. A
parent/guardian should notify the school if his/her child is
unable to attend school because of illness.
Safety
Immunizations
All students must be properly immunized or submit appropriate
documentation exempting them from such immunizations in
order to enroll or remain enrolled. Students may be exempted
from the immunization requirement when the immunization
of the student is contraindicated for medical reasons;
laboratory confirmation of adequate immunity exists; or due
to the conscientiously held beliefs of the parents/guardians or
student. The school district will maintain a file containing the
immunization records for each student in attendance at the
school district for at least five years after the student reaches the
age of 18. For a copy of the immunization schedule or to obtain
an exemption form or information, contact the School Nurse.
The safety of students on campus and at school-related activities
is a high priority of the district. While district-wide safety
procedures are in place, student and parent cooperation is
essential to ensuring school safety.
Visitors in District Buildings
Parents/guardians and community members are welcome to
visit the schools. To ensure the safety of those in the school
and to avoid disruption to the learning environment, all visitors
must report directly to the information desk upon entering the
building, with the exception of events open to the public. All
visitors will be required to sign in at the information desk and to
wear a “visitors badge” while in the building during the school
day. Visitors must have the approval of the principal before
visiting a classroom during instructional time. An individual
or group may be denied permission to visit a school or school
property, or such permission may be revoked, if the visitor does
not comply with school district procedures or if the visit is not
in the best interests of the students, employee, or the school
district.
Medications at School During the School Day
The school acknowledges that some students may require
prescribed drugs or medication during the school day. The
administration of prescription medication or drugs at school
requires a completed signed request from the student’s parent.
An “Administrating Prescription Medications” form must be
completed once a year and/or when a change in the prescription
or requirements for administration occurs. Prescription
medications must be brought to school in the original
container labeled for the student by a pharmacist, and must be
administered in a manner consistent with the instructions on
the label. Prescription medications are not to be carried by the
student, but will be left with the appropriate school personnel.
Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school without
prior permission from the principal.
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School Activities and Athletics
The school district provides opportunities for students to pursue
special interests that contribute to their physical, mental, and
emotional health; however, instruction is the school district’s
priority.
Students who participate in school-sponsored activities are
expected to responsibly represent the school and community.
All rules pertaining to student conduct and student discipline
apply to school activities.
All spectators at school-sponsored activities are expected to
behave appropriately. Students and employees may be subject
to discipline and parents/guardians and other spectators
may be subject to sanctions for inappropriate, illegal, or
unsportsmanlike behavior at these activities or events.
East Ridge High School is a member of the Minnesota State
High School League (MSHSL). Students who participate in
MSHSL activities must also abide by the MSHSL rules. The
district will enforce all MSHSL rules during the school year and
in the summer where applicable.
Employees who conduct MSHSL activities will cover
applicable rules, penalties, and opportunities with students
and parents/guardians prior to the start of an activity. For more
information about the MSHSL rules and student eligibility
requirements, contact the Activities Office.
Activity Opportunities
Anime
Art Club
Astronomy
Band - Marching - Pep - Jazz
Ensemble
Band - Pit Orchestra
Bowling Club
BPA (Business)
Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Theater
Chess Team
Choirs (Carolers and
BlackWing)
Creative Writing Club
Debate
Digital Video Club
Drama/International Thespian
Society
East Ridge Ambassadors
(E.R.A.)
French Club
G.S.A. (Gay-StraightAlliance)
German Club
History Club
Homecoming Committee
Homework Club - 9th Grade
Humanitarian Club
Key Club
Link Crew
MN Mathematics League
(Math Team)
Athletic/Activity Fee Schedule
MSHSL Athletics
Level I Level II Level III
$150.00 $155.00 $180.00
CC Running Tennis Hockey
Golf Baseball Nordic Skiing Gymnastics Alpine Skiing Softball
Cheerleading Swimming
Track
Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer
Adaptive Soccer
Adaptive Softball
Wrestling
Football
Lacrosse
FINE ARTS - MSHSL
One-Act Play $120.00
Speech $125.00
ACTIVITIES
Musical $65.00
Play $20.00
Band Instrument Rental 1st half year $30.00
Band Instrument Rental 2nd half year $30.00
Newspaper $15.00
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Mock Trial
Musical
National Honor Society
Advisor
Newspaper Advisor
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos
Club (NPH)
One Act Play
Project Z
Prom Committee
Psychology Club
Robotics
Rugby - Boys
Rugby -Girls
SADD
Science Club
Science Outreach Club
Ski/Snowboarding Club
Spanish Club
Speech Team
Spring Play
STAR (Students Taking Active
Roles)
Strength & Conditioning
Coordinator
Student Council
Trap Shooting Club
Tutors (NHS students)
Walking Club
We Are Change
Yearbook
Young Politicians
progress toward graduation. The policy, available on the
district’s website at www.sowashco.org then School Board
then Policies, includes the number of graduation required
credits and the accrual requirements in order to participate
in activity for each season for each of their high school
years.
B. Progress Monitoring
Any high school student-athlete with a “D” or “F” at the
six-week mid-trimester progress check will be placed on
probation. If at any other time a student-athlete is not
making satisfactory progress in any class they may be
placed on probation by their Activities Director and/or
building Principal.
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Middle school students participating in a Community
Education or MSHSL sponsored athletics must be passing
all classes at the end of the current grading period in which
the student is participating in athletics. Any student not
passing a class at the end of a grading period will be placed
on probation. All 7th graders will have initial eligibility for
fall activities.
Probation
Probation may include any or all of the following supportive
interventions:
• Mandatory study table
• Weekly homework/progress monitoring/grade checks
• Temporary loss of athletic eligibility
• Other assistive interventions as determined by the Activities
Director and/or building administration.
Scholastic Eligibility for Athletics
Your participation in high school activities is dependent on your
eligibility. Guidelines below are those of the Minnesota State
High School League (MSHSL) and East Ridge High School.
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
The duration of probation shall be the remainder of the sport
season and/or the balance of the trimester.
POLICY ADOPTED: 17 February 2009
POLICY REVISED: 15 July 2010
The full brochure and registration materials for participation in
a MSHSL activity are available in the East Right High School
Activities Office and on the website at: www.sowashco.org/
erhs/sports.
ALL-STATE award pictures criteria
Students in grades 7-12 will be certified eligible to represent
their school in Minnesota State High School League activities
according to bylaw 108.00 of the Official Handbook of the
MSHSL and the following criteria:
Student eligibility status will fall into one of three categories:
Eligible: Eligible for participation in all activities without
restriction
Probationary: Eligible for participation in all activities
subject to fulfillment of the requirements outlined in this
policy
Ineligible: May not participate in affected activities
The criterion that has been established for this recognition is:
A. Selected as a member of the All-State team as selected
by the state coaches association of that sport. This applies
to the following sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball,
Baseball, Soccer, and Hockey.
B. Finish as a place winner at the MSHSL state meet for
that sport—this applies to all of the individual sports.
The coaches association will determine the cut-off point
for all state selection as listed: Cross Country - top 25 in
state meet; Swimming and Diving - top 8 in state meet;
Wrestling - top 6 in state tournament; Golf - top 8 in
state tournament; Track and Field - top 9 in state meet;
Nordic Skiing - top 25 in state meet; Tennis - top 6 in state
tournament; Gymnastics - top 6 in state meet.
General Statement of Policy
Student eligibility status will be determined based on the
number of credits successfully completed prior to (Section A),
and during (Section B), participation. All incoming 9th graders
will have initial eligibility for fall activities. To be eligible, the
following is applicable.
A. Registration Credit Check, District 833 High School
Students: The recently approved policy 510.2 includes
the requirement for students to maintain adequate credit
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C. The one sport that does not pertain to the above two
categories is Football. The coaches association does not
pick an All-State team; therefore, the team that is selected
in the ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS is the one that will be
used for our recognition.
Student Expectations and Discipline
Attendance
Pre-arranged Absences: Notice of family trips/vacations or
other parent/guardian directed activities that has been given to
the school attendance office by the parent and approved by an
administrator two weeks prior to the student’s absence.
Minnesota State Law (MA 120.10) and the Department of
Education regulations require daily school attendance for all
students through age eighteen. East Ridge High School is
obligated to ensure regular attendance.
Tardies: Student’s are expected to report to class on time, prior
to the bell ringing. If a student is late to class the following
procedure will be followed:
Regular school attendance is directly related to success in
academic work and provides opportunities for important
communications between teachers and students.
First and second unexcused Tardy:
The student’s first and second documented tardy will result in a
consequence assigned by the teacher. Suggested consequences
may include: conversation with the student, a phone call to
parents, and detention served with the teacher*. This allows
the teacher an opportunity to discuss the tardy issue with the
student. As we already know, it is the relationship between the
student and the teacher that has the most impact on student
achievement.
Reporting Absences
Parents/guardians are to call the Attendance line to report absences.
All students in grades 9-12 should call 651-425-2300 and select
Option 1 on the menu.
Your message should contain:
• Your student’s name (please spell the last name) and grade.
• The date(s) student will be absent or the time student needs
to leave school.
• The reason for the absence.
• Whether your student will return when leaving during the
school day.
• Your name and a number where you can be reached.
Third Unexcused Tardy:
The third and subsequent documented tardy in the same
period, same trimester, will result in a behavior referral to the
appropriate administrator. Consequences will include a student
conference, parent conference or phone call, and administrative
detention. Each additional tardy will be met with a more
focused approach to assist the student including additional and
more meaningful consequences.
Students will not be excused for the following reasons:
• Oversleeping or missing a ride;
• Needed at home;
• Babysitting;
• Work;
• Missed bus;
• Leaving school without prior approval;
• Shopping;
• Family vacation that is not pre-approved;
• Car trouble;
• No call or note from parent/guardian verifying the absence
within two days of the absence;
• Absent from their assigned class, even if the student stays in
the building;
• Other absences deemed inappropriate by administration
including Senior Skip Day.
*Teachers have the flexibility to determine what detention
“looks like” and when a teacher detention is assigned. Teachers
are expected to work independently with students to coordinate
the appropriate consequence
State Tournament Attendance
The following procedure will be used for all MSHSL Regional,
Sectional and State Tournament games. This applies to all
students requesting to be released (except students who are
members of a competing state tournament team) during the
school day. All students following this procedure will be
excused from classes missed according to the following format.
A. Release time from classes will be a maximum of one hour
and 15 minutes before the start of the MSHSL event.
B. A signed parent permission note requesting that a student
be released from school to attend a MSHSL event must be
submitted before a student will be released from school.
C. All work missed by a student must be made up according to
the established school make up policy.
D. In the event that East Ridge High School decides to make
a spectator bus available for a state tournament game,
students will ONLY be allowed to attend the event under
the rules for “school trips.”
Students may lose their parking privileges for more than five
unexcused absences in a term. The teacher will determine if
full or partial credit will be given for assignments due during an
unexcused absence.
A truancy referral will be submitted to Washington County Court
Services for any student under the age of 18 who has documented
unexcused absences on three different days for one or more periods.
Make up Time: Excused absences will not arbitrarily result in
a reduction in grades, but failure to complete work will usually
affect grades. The responsibility to make up the work rests with
the student. Teachers are responsible for providing assignments
after a student or parent/guardian request. Teachers have the
authority to set their own deadlines for make-up work.
Students who attend these events must keep in mind that they
represent our high school, our community and their parents.
We are all proud of our tournament teams and will conduct
ourselves accordingly.
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3rd Assigned Detention Skipped - Dismissible of 1 day/6
hours of school or 6 hours of community service. Conference
with parent and student or phone call.
Bullying Prohibition
The school district is committed to providing a safe and
respectful learning environment for all students. Acts of
bullying, in any form, by either an individual student or a
group of students, is prohibited on school district property or at
school-related functions. For detailed information regarding the
school district’s “Bullying Prohibition” policy please refer to
Board Policy 514.
SEE IT. TEXT IT. Anonymously report bullying incidents via
T!PTXT. Text SafeTipsERHS to 651-217-8359.
Discipline
(See matrix at end of handbook)
For detailed information on the Student Code of Conduct
and consequences for violations, see the complete
“Student Discipline” policy 506 or the Student Rights and
Responsibilities Handbook.
Display of Posters, Charts and
Announcements
Buses - Conduct on School Buses and
Consequences for Misbehavior
Posters, pictures and similar material must have administrative
authorization before being posted in the school building. Items
posted without proper authorization will be removed. Students
are responsible for removing posters after the event has taken
place.
Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. The school
district’s general student behavior rules are in effect for all
students on school buses, including non-public and charter
school students. The school district is committed to transporting
students in a safe and orderly manner. To accomplish this,
student riders are expected to follow school district rules while
waiting at a school bus stop and while riding on a school bus.
Dress and Appearance
Students must be dressed appropriately for the school setting
and in keeping with community standards, and cannot wear
items that the school considers a distraction/disruption to the
learning environment. Student dress should never distract
from the educational process. Cleanliness, neatness, and
appropriateness will be stressed. Distasteful or distracting dress
will not be permitted.
Consequences for school bus and/or bus stop misconduct
will be imposed by the school district under the adopted
administrative discipline procedures. Consequences may
include the loss of district-provided transportation. The school
district will not provide transportation for students whose
transportation privileges have been revoked. All school bus and/
or bus stop misconduct will be reported to the school district’s
transportation Safety Director. Serious misconduct may be
reported to local law enforcement.
All students are expected to wear appropriate clothing and
meet the following expectations:
• All students must wear shoes appropriate for the weather.
• Wear clothing that does not create a health or safety hazard.
• Wear clothing appropriate for the activity (i.e., physical education or the classroom).
• Coats and jackets must be kept in the locker.
• Book bags and duffel bags must be kept in the locker.
• All headgear (hats, du rags, hair nets, skullies, handkerchiefs, etc) must be removed and kept in student locker during from 8:35 AM through 3:05 PM, except with the approval of the building principal (i.e., student undergoing chemotherapy, medical situations, religious).
• Face painting or masks are not allowed; all students must be identifiable for the safety of the school community.
Detention
Once a student is assigned detention by an administrator,
clerical staff member (administrative directive), or teacher,
the student has 24 hours to make arrangements to serve their
assigned detention. Consequences will result if a student
fails to show for detention or make arrangements prior to
the detention date and time. Students in activities: Students
will not be allowed to participate in activities if they have
outstanding detentions. The expectation is that students who are
assigned detention will serve it. If a student is suspended from
an activity (games, practices, concerts, plays, dances, clubs, etc)
the administrator will communicate with the particular coach/
advisor/director.
First Assigned Detention Skipped - Nonnegotiable Admin
Actions: Call home, conference with administrator, rescheduled
detention. Other consequences as determined by administrator:
additional detention, lunch detention, loss of parking permit,
loss of privilege to participate in activities, loss of ability to
attend school activities.
2nd Assigned Detention Skipped – A progressive discipline
consequence as determined by administrator: additional
detention, week of lunch detention, loss of parking permit, loss
of privilege to participate in activities, loss of ability to attend
school activities.
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Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, the
following:
• “Short shorts,” skimpy tank tops, tops that expose the midriff, and other clothing that is not in keeping with community standards.
• Clothing bearing a message that is lewd, vulgar, or promoting products or activities that are illegal for use by minors.
• Objectionable emblems, badges, symbols, signs, words, objects, or pictures on clothing or jewelry communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory to a protected minority group, evidences gang membership or affiliation, or approves, advances, or provokes any form of religious, racial, or sexual harassment and/or violence against other individuals as defined in school district policy.
• Any apparel or footwear that would damage school property.
may be searched only when school officials have a reasonable
suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of
law or school rules. As soon as practicable after the search of a
student’s personal possessions, the school officials will provide
notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched,
unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by
police or school officials. (Board Policy 502)
Procedures:
• When, in the judgment of the administration, a student’s
appearance, grooming, or mode of dress interferes with or
disrupts the educational process or school activities, or poses
a threat to the health or safety of the student or others, the
student will be directed to make modifications or may be sent
home for the day. Parents/guardians will be notified.
• The administration may recommend a form of dress
considered appropriate for a specific event and communicate
the recommendation to students and parents/guardians.
• Likewise, an organized student group may recommend a
form of dress for students considered appropriate for a specific
event and make such recommendation to the administration for
approval.
The following rules are in force for lockers - 1. Keep your
combination to yourself, 2. Your locker is not to be shared, 3.
Keep valuables at home. The school is not responsible for lost
articles, 4. Keep your locker locked at all times when not in
use. 5) Remain in only the locker assigned. After closing your
locker turn the combination. If a student puts paper in the lock
assembly to hold it open and the lock is damages, a fee will be
charged for damaging school property. Please do not put paper
or other items in the lock to hold it open. If your locker is in
need of repair, report directly to the office.
Drug-Free School and Workplace
Parking on School District Property
The possession and use of alcohol, controlled substances, and
toxic substances are prohibited at school or in any other school
location before, during, or after school hours. Paraphernalia
associated with controlled substances is also prohibited. The
school district will discipline or take appropriate action against
anyone who violates this policy.
Parking on school property is a privilege and the school reserves
the right to restrict or rescind parking privileges in the event of
violation of school rules.
•Parking on school property is by PERMIT ONLY. •All student vehicles must park in the designated student
lot.
•Student parking permit must be hung on the rearview
mirror and be clearly visible from outside the vehicle.
•Permit holder is totally responsible for the vehicle in
which the permit is hung and MUST BE either the driver
or a passenger in the permit vehicle.
•Students who violate the East Ridge High School
ATTENDANCE POLICY may be required to surrender
their parking permit for the remainder of the year.
•Students are required to identify themselves and the
occupants of their vehicles when requested to do so by
the lot attendant or school district personnel.
•Students are not allowed to loiter in vehicles once they
are on school property. Once a student parks their car,
they must immediately EXIT the vehicle and enter the
building.
•Students are not allowed to go to cars in the parking
lot during the school day without prior written
administrative permission.
•Speed limit in the parking lot is ALWAYS A MAXIMUM
OF 10 MPH. Seat belts must be worn while in a vehicle.
Excessive speed, inappropriate and/or reckless driving on
school property is never permissible.
•Smoking is prohibited in vehicles while on school
property.
•Permits are not transferable and are not to be resold!
•Forging or altering parking passes will result in loss of
parking privileges and suspension.
District policy is not violated when a person brings a controlled
substance which has a currently accepted medical treatment
use onto a school location for personal use, if the person has a
physician’s prescription for the substance. Students who have
prescriptions must comply with the school district’s “Student
Medication” policy.
Harassment and Violence Prohibition
The school district strives to maintain a learning and working
environment that is free from religious, racial, or sexual
harassment and violence. For detailed information on the school
district’s “Harassment and Violence Prohibition” policy, see
The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook or check the
District website.
Hazing Prohibition
Hazing is prohibited. No student will plan, direct, encourage,
aid, or engage in hazing. Students who violate this rule will be
subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the school district’s
“Student Discipline” policy. For detailed information on the
school district’s “Hazing Prohibition” policy, see the Student
Rights and Responsibilities Handbook or the District website.
Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a
Locker
According to state law, school lockers are the property of the
school district. At no time does the school district relinquish
its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience
of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be
conducted by school officials for any reason at any time,
without notice, without student consent, and without a search
warrant. Students’ personal possessions within a school locker
Visitor Parking: Visitors are permitted to park in the
designated school visitor parking area. Unattended vehicles left
in other locations on school district property may be towed at
the owner’s expense. Visitors should report to the main office
to sign in.
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Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
(Policy 524)
the building principal/ designee in writing if permission is not
granted. Parents/guardians who permit a student to use the
Internet at school:
• Recognize the risks of allowing students to access the Internet
• Are responsible for reviewing the Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy with the student; and
• Are responsible for teaching the student how to make wise choices regarding the use of the Internet, including understanding what material is acceptable for them to review on the Internet.
This is a summary of School District 833 Student Series Policy
524 (Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy). Complete
policies are available on the district website.
It is the belief of the South Washington County Schools that
students, staff, and community members should have access
to district communication systems, networks, and an array of
emerging technology resources to enhance the educational
process of teaching and learning through the delivery of
curriculum.
Tobacco-Free Schools
Each user is responsible for his/her use of technology, whether
personal or district provided. It is a joint responsibility of
district personnel and all users to become educated about the
responsibilities and expectations of using technology.
The school district is providing students with access to the
school district computer system, which includes Internet access.
School district students and staff have the right to learn and
work in an environment that is tobacco free. School policy
is violated by any individual’s use of tobacco or tobaccorelated devices (including E-cigs) in a public school, on school
grounds, in any school-owned vehicles, or at any school events
or activities. Any student who violates this policy is subject to
school district discipline.
The use of the school district system and access to use the
Internet is a privilege, not a right.
Vandalism
Vandalism of any district property is prohibited. Violators will
be disciplined and may be reported to law enforcement officials.
By authorizing use of the school district system, the school
district does not relinquish control over materials on the system
or contained in files on the system. Users should expect that
all communication transmitted or received on the district
system are PUBLIC INFORMATION and can be given to law
enforcement agencies WITHOUT the user’s prior consent.
Weapons Prohibition
No person will possess, use, or distribute a weapon when in a
school location except as provided in school district policy. A
“weapon” means any object, device, or instrument designed
as a weapon or through its use is capable of threatening or
producing bodily harm or which may be used to inflict selfinjury including, but not limited to, any firearm, whether loaded
or unloaded; air guns; pellet guns; BB guns; all knives; blades;
clubs; metal knuckles; numchucks; throwing stars; explosives;
fireworks; mace and other propellants; stun guns; ammunition;
poisons; chains; arrows; and objects that have been modified to
serve as a weapon. A weapon also includes look-alike weapons.
Appropriate discipline and action will be taken against any
person who violates this policy.
All students are expected to remove all headphones and ear
buds at the start of each class period. Headphones and ear buds
can only be used at the discretion of the individual teacher, who
will deem appropriate times for use of headphones / ear buds.
All students are expected to have their technology charged at
the start of the school day.
Routine maintenance and monitoring of the school district
system may lead to a discovery that a user has violated this
policy, another school district policy, or the law.
The school district takes a “zero tolerance” position in regard
to the possession, use, or distribution of weapons by students.
Discipline of students will include, at a minimum: immediate
out-of-school suspension; confiscation of the weapon;
immediate notification of police; parent or guardian notification;
and recommendation to the Superintendent of dismissal for a
period of time not to exceed one year. A student who brings a
firearm to school will be expelled for at least one year, subject
to school district discretion on a case-by-case basis. For a copy
of the “School Weapons” policy, contact the office.
An individual investigation or search will be conducted if
school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search
will uncover a violation of law or school district policy.
Parents have the right at any time to investigate or review
the contents of their child’s files and email files. Parents have
the right to request the termination of their child’s individual
account at any time.
The school district will cooperate fully with local, state and
federal authorities in any investigation concerning or related to
any illegal activities or activities not in compliance with school
district policies conducted through the school district system.
The district permits students to use the Internet at school as
a part of classroom activities. Parents/guardians must notify
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PROCEDURES AND CONSEQUENCES MATRIX
This matrix provides guidelines for the principal, assistant principal or other administrators in enforcing student
discipline procedures and policies. The purposes of establishing and enforcing behavior expectations in a school are
to: (1) maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in the classroom, school and off-site during activities; (2)
give each student the best opportunity for success in his/her education; (3) assist the offending student to reflect
upon their behavior and assume greater responsibility to make correct choices; (4) provide a basis for each student
to develop a foundation of citizenship; and (5) fulfill the mission of the our district where we are “committed to
igniting a passion for lifelong learning.”
In order to best accomplish these purposes, the building administrator has flexibility in applying disciplinary
consequences. An administrator may administer the consequences in the manner most likely to accomplish the
above purposes. In most cases, the consequence(s) listed in the matrix will apply. However, the administrator must
consider other circumstances, such as laws (e.g. Special Education), policies, regulations and previous behavioral
contacts with the student in making a final determination.
Policy #
#503
BEHAVIORS
1. ABSENCE/TARDY FROM
CLASS: Tardies to be
addressed by classroom
teacher.
Grades K-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
#503
#506
#506
#506
#506
#525.1
2. ABSENCE FROM CLASS:
(unexcused/truancy Washington County
Truancy Policy enforced)
Grades K-5
1st Offence
2nd Offense
Parent contact
Parent contact
Detention,
make-up time
Parent contact,
teacher
detention
Detention,
make-up time
Parent contact
Grades 6-8
Parent contact; Detention
Grades 9-12
Parent contact; Detention
3. ACADEMIC
MISREPRESENTATION:
(cheating, plagiarism
and/or falsification of
records)
Grades K-12
4. ARSON: (intentionally
setting fire with intent of
causing injury or property
damage)
Grades K-12
5. ASSAULT: (Physical directed at staff)
Grades K-12
3rd Offense
Parent contact;
detention, makeup time
Parent contact;
detention, makeup time
4th Offense
Parent contact; In
school suspension
Parent contact; In
school suspension
Parent contact; Other interventions as
appropriate
Parent contact; Detention; Referral to
Washington County attorney; Other
interventions as appropriate
Parent contact; Detention; Referral to
Washington County attorney; Other
interventions as appropriate
Consequences assigned by the teacher; Restitution; Parent contact; Possible
detention or suspension; Report to building administrator to document
Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension;
Possible expulsion/exclusion.
Parent contact; Police referral; In school suspension; Out of school suspension;
Possible expulsion/exclusion
Student Rights and Responsibilities: 2015-16
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PROCEDURES AND CONSEQUENCES MATRIX, Cont.
Policy #
#506
#525.1
BEHAVIORS
6. ASSAULT: (Physical
attack/fighting)
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
#514
7.
BULLYING: Bullying means
repeated acts (verbal and
non-verbal expressions and
behaviors, including written
statements and electronic
transmissions and/or ‘cyber
bullying’) that are coercive
and intimidating and inhibit
a positive and supportive
learning environment
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
#506
#506
#507.1
8. BURGLARY, THEFT,
VANDALISM
Grades K-12
9. CHEMICAL USE/ABUSE:
Possession, use or
distribution of illicit drugs
and alcohol)
Grades K-12
1st Offence
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
4th Offense
Parent contact; Parent contact; In school suspension; Out of school
In school
suspension; Possible police referral; Possible
suspension;
expulsion/exclusion
Possible out of
school
suspension;
Possible police
referral
Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension;
possible expulsion/exclusion
Parent conference with student;
Parent Contact; Possible in or
out of school suspension
Principal
Parent
conference
conference; 5
with student;
days in or out
Parent contact; of school
Possible out of
suspension
school
suspension
Up to 5 days out
of school
suspension
10 days out of
school suspension
Parent contact;
Possible police
referral; Up to 5
days out of
school
suspension;
Restitution
Parent
contact;
Police referral;
Up to 10 days
out of school
suspension;
Restitution;
Possible
expulsion/
exclusion
Possible expulsion/exclusion
Parent contact;
Police referral;
3 day
suspension;
Recommendati
on for alcohol/
drug use
evaluation/
assessment;
Parent
contact;
Police referral;
5 days
suspension;
Completion of
alcohol/drug
use
evaluation/
Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10
days out of school suspension;
Expulsion/exclusion; Mandatory
completion of alcohol/drug use
evaluation/assessment
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Possible
expulsion/exclusion
Expulsion/exclusion
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Policy #
BEHAVIORS
#524
10. COMPUTER/
TECHNOLOGY: (misuse
of equipment, Internet
access and/or hacking)
Grades K-12
#506
#506
11. DANGEROUS ACTIONS:
Endangering self; others
and property
Grades K-12
12. DISRUPTION,
INTERFERENCE,
OBSTRUCTION:
(including inappropriate
use of cell phone,
camera, video and other
electronic devices,
games of chance, etc.)
Grades K-12
#504
#506
13. DRESS: (inappropriate)
Grades K-12
#506
14. FALSE ALARM: (911 or
fire call, unauthorized
discharge of fire
extinguisher, etc.)
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
#506
15. FORGERY: (altered note,
permission slip, false
call, etc.)
Grades K-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
1st Offence
2nd Offense
Possible
expulsion/
exclusion;
assessment;
Possible
expulsion/
exclusion
3rd Offense
4th Offense
Parent contact; Discipline under other appropriate school district policies,
including suspension or expulsion; suspension or cancellation of use or access
privileges; damage repairs; restitution: civil or criminal liability under other
applicable laws
Warning; Parent contact; Police referral; Restitution; Suspension; Possible
expulsion/exclusion
Parent contact; Detention;
Possible suspension; Confiscate
device; Possible police referral
Parent contact; Possible suspension;
Possible police referral; Possible
expulsion/exclusion
Possible parent
contact;
Change of
clothing
Parent conference; In or out of school
suspension
Parent
contact;
Change of
clothing;
Restitution
Parent contact; Call Police/Fire
Other intervention as appropriate up to
Dept.; Restitution
expulsion/exclusion; Restitution
Parent contact; Possible police referral; Possible suspension; Possible
expulsion/exclusion; Restitution
Parent contact; Restitution
Parent contact; Parent
Detention
conference;
Detention;
Possible in
school
suspension
Parent contact; Parent contact;
Detention or 1
Suspension up
day suspension to 2 days
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Parent conference;
Up to 3 days in
school or out of
school suspension
Parent conference;
Up to 5 days in
school or out of
school suspension
Parent contact;
Suspension 3 days
or more
Parent conference;
Suspension up to 5
days
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Policy #
#525.1
BEHAVIORS
16. HARASSMENT AND
VIOLENCE: (Religious,
racial, or sexual
harassment and violence)
Grades K-12
#526
17. HAZING
Grades K-12
#506
18. IDENTIFICATION: (failure
to identify self)
Grades K-12
#506
19. INSUBORDINATION/
DISHONESTY: (disrespect
to authority)
Grades K-12
#506
#527
20.
PARKING VIOLATION:
21. PROFANITY: (cursing,
obscene gestures,
symbols, verbal abuse)
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
#506
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
4th Offense
Principal conference with impacted students; Parent contact; Report to Human
Resources; Possible police referral; Other interventions as appropriate up to
expulsion/exclusion
Parent contact; Up to 10 days
out of school suspension;
Possible police referral; Possible
expulsion/exclusion
Parent contact; Police referral;
Expulsion/exclusion
Parent contact; Possible detention; Possible in school suspension; Possible out
of school suspension
Parent contact; Restitution; Possible detention; Possible in or out of school
suspension
(improper or unauthorized
parking)
Grades 9-12
#506
1st Offence
22. ROBBERY/EXTORTION
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
Warning letter (car
may be wheellocked, fined
and/or towed at
owner’s expense);
Possible loss of
parking privilege
Detention; Loss of parking privilege; Warning letter (car
may be wheel-locked, fined and/or towed at owner’s
expense)
Parent contact;
Parent contact; In or out of school suspension
Indirect profanity:
Restitution;
Direct profanity:
Restitution or in
school suspension
All indirect profanity offenses: Possible detention or up to 2 days in or out of
school suspension
All direct profanity offenses: Parent contact; Possible detention or up to 10
days out of school suspension
Parent contact;
Suspension;
Restitution;
Possible police
referral
Parent contact;
Possible police
referral; Up to 5
days out of school
suspension;
Possible
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Parent contact; 3
day suspension;
Restitution;
Possible police
referral
Parent contact;
Possible police
referral; Up to 10
days out of school
suspension;
School
Possible
suspension 5
expulsion/exclu
days and
sion; Police
restitution;
referral
Police referral
Police referral;
Expulsion/exclusion
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Policy #
BEHAVIORS
#506
#525.2
23. TERRORISTIC THREATS:
(Examples include, but are
not limited to: verbal or
written threat to kill or
seriously injury another, a
hit list, plans to kill or
seriously injure, bomb
threat)
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
#506
#507.1
24. TOBACCO: Use and/or
possession of tobacco
products, including e-cigs,
(on school grounds,
facilities, buses, or
activities)
Grades K-12
#506
25. TRESPASSING
Grades K-12
#506
#527
26. VEHICLE: (unauthorized
#501
#506
27. WEAPONS
Grades K-12
use, moving violations, etc.)
Grades 9-12
1st Offence
2nd Offense
expulsion/
exclusion;
Restitution
Possible
expulsion/exclusion;
Restitution
Parent contact;
Parent Conference;
Possible
School suspension;
suspension or
Possible expulsion/
expulsion/
exclusion; Possible
exclusion; Possible police referral;
police referral;
Possible threat
Possible threat
assessment
assessment
Parent contact; Police referral; School
suspension; Possible expulsion/
exclusion; Threat assessment
3rd Offense
4th Offense
Expulsion/exclusion; Threat
assessment
Parent contact; Expulsion/
exclusion; Police referral; Threat
assessment
Parent contact;
Possible detention;
Possible
suspension; Police
referral
Parent
contact; Up to
3 days
suspension;
Police referral
Parent contact; Up to 5 days
suspension; Police referral
Parent contact;
Trespass notice to
parents, student
and police
Parent
contact;
Possible
suspension;
Police referral
Up to 5 days
suspension;
Police referral
Up to 3 days
out of school
suspension;
Possible police
referral;
Possible loss of
parking
privileges
Up to 5 days out
of school
suspension;
Police referral;
Loss of parking
privileges
Up to 10 days
suspension;
Possible expulsion/
exclusion; Police
referral
Suspended up to 10 days; Possible
expulsion/exclusion; Police referral
Immediate out of school suspension; Confiscation of the weapon; Immediate
notification of police; Parent/guardian notification; Possible
expulsion/exclusion. Discretion will be used if a look-alike item is brought to
school.
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• East Ridge High School Vision •
All students will achieve college and career readiness supported by the four pillars: Academic rigor, activities, relationships, and technology.
Core Values
•
•
•
•
•
Character: Inspiring self-reliance, integrity, honor, responsibility, and acceptance of others
Community: Fostering relationships with trust and communication, developing partnership and unity
Critical thinking: Developing skills of reflection, analysis, creativity, evaluation, risk-
taking, and problem-solving
Excellence: Achieving high standards, continuous improvement and best practice
Lifelong learning: Acquiring knowledge, strategies and behaviors for learning beyond high school
East Ridge Administration
Jim Smokrovich, Principal
Todd Hochman, Assistant Principal
Rob Danneker, Assistant Principal
Ashley Ruka, Assistant Principal
Joel Olson, Activities Director
District Administration
Keith Jacobus, Ph.D., Superintendent
Mike Johnson, Assistant Superintendent
Julie Nielsen, Assistant Superintendent
School Board
Tracy Brunnette
Ron Kath, Chair
Katy McElwee-Stevens
Katie Schwartz
Joe Slavin
Sharon Van Leer
Michelle Witte

ERHS Student Handbook - East Ridge High School

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