2015-2016 Franklin Area Middle School Student Handbook
246 Pone Lane Franklin, PA 16323 (814) 432-2224 (814)437-1491 (fax) www.fasd.k12.pa.us Franklin Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, sex, or age in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance
procedures,
contact
the
Title
IX
Coordinator
Dr.
Pamela
Dye,
Superintendent, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mrs. Denise Phipps, Director of Student Support Services, at 702 Liberty Street, Franklin PA 16323 (814) 432-8917.
FMS Staff
FASD Board of Education
Mrs. Christina Cohlhepp, Middle School Principal Mrs. Betty Rice, Guidance Counselor
Mr. William Deal
Mrs. Sue McCann, Secretary Mrs. Leslie Smith, Attendance Secretary Art
Mathematics
Mrs. Alisha Johnson
Mrs. Julie Fowler Mr. Corey Kline
Computer and
Mrs. Heidi Plowman
Information Technology
Mrs. Melissa Winslow
Mrs. Renee Miller Mrs. Cynthia Smith
Mrs. Sabrina Backer Mr. James Fryman Mr. David Graham Mrs. Erin Leccia Mr. William Mook Mr. John R. Phillips II Mr. Randy Seitz Mr. Brian Spaid Mrs. Jennifer Gornall, Solicitor
Music and Performing Arts
English Language Arts
Mr. Steve Johnston
Mrs. Brandy Hall
Mrs. Robyn Lohr
Ms. Natasha Huber Ms. Heather Moore
Science
Mrs. Susan Newton
Mrs. Janice Beichner
Ms. Marci Waleff
Mrs. Joann Freer
Mrs. Theresa Witherell
Mrs. Jennifer Galey
Health and Physical Education
Social Studies
Mrs. Maureen Hager
Mr. Richard Beach
Ms. Angela Neiderriter
Mr. Thomas Cardy
Ms. Ashley Wiggins
Mr. Patrick Cook
Learning Support
Family and
Mrs. Brandy Hall
Consumer Science
Mrs. Susan Newton
Mrs. Joann Freer
Mr. Zach O’Brien Ms. Ashley Snyder
Technology Coach Mr. Justin Bandi
FASD Leadership Team Dr. Pamela R. Dye, Superintendent Ms. Laura Urban, Business Manager Ms. Ann Black, Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs Denise Phipps, Director of Student Support Services Mrs. Christina Cohlhepp, FMS Principal Mr. Gary Canfora, FHS Principal Ms. Erin Zacherl, FHS Assistant Principal Mr. George Forster, Sandycreek/Victory Elem. Principal Mr. Matthew Siembida, Central Elem. Principal Scott Armburger, Technology Coordinator Kevin Close, Director of Transportation Sean Eichholtz, Director of Buildings and Grounds
Table of Contents: Academic Honors Acceptable Use of Educational Technology by Students
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After Hours School Use
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Attendance Regulations
17-19
Behavior Expectations, Rules and Student Discipline
8-17
Bell Schedule
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Bullying and Student Incident Reports
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Cafeteria
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Cell Phones
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Courses Digital Cameras/Recording Devices Dress Code Early Bus Rooms Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Fire Drills
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37-40
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
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Student/Locker Search
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Summer School
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Transportation
23-24
Use of School Telephones
27
Video Monitoring
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FASD School Board Policies Available online at www.fasd.k12.pa.us
FMS/FHS Bell Schedule
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Hall Traffic and Passes
25
Health Screenings
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Illness, Accidents and Nurse's Office
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Insurance
20 3
Library
30
Lockers
26
Lost and Found
21
Lost or Damaged Books or Materials
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Medications
20
Outside Beverages
27
Parent/Teacher Contact
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Promotion Policy
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Report Cards
3
Rules for Middle School Dances
Special Education/Student Support Services
41-42
Hall Courtesy
Make-Up Work
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Interim Progress Reports
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Social and Extra-Curricular Activities
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Grading Scale
Homework
School Delays and Closings
Pd. 1 Pd. 2 Pd. 3 Pd. 4 Pd. 5 Pd. 6 Pd. 7 Pd. 8 Pd. 9 Advisory
7:35-8:25 8:28-9:08 9:11-9:51 9:54-10:34 10:37-11:17 (LUNCH) 11:20-12:00 12:03-12:43 12:46-1:26 1:29-2:09 2:12-2:37
Students are expected to arrive on time for all classes and follow their assigned schedule at all times.
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FMS Courses of Study
FMS Grading Scale
Grade 7
93-100%
A
85-92%
B
77-84%
C
65-76%
D
64% and below
F
Major Courses
Minor Course
(Meet for 180 days)
(Meet for 90 days or less)
Reading
Computer 7
English
Physical Education
Math 7
Health
Math Concepts
Career Education
Science
Music Appreciation
Geography
Art
Choir
Home Economics
Band
Intro to Spanish
Grade 8
(Meet for 180 days)
(Meet for 90 days or less)
English
Physical Education
Reading
Home Economics
Math 8
Art
Honors Algebra
Intro to French
Math Concepts
Band A (meets on A days)
Science
Choir B (meets on B days)
U
Unsatisfactory
S
Satisfactory
M
Medical Excuse
W
Withdrawn
I
Incomplete
Student interim progress reports may be sent home in the middle of each marking period to the parents of students earning a 76% or lower in any major subject.
Choir B (meets on B days)
Minor Course
Outstanding
Interim Progress Reports
Band A (meets on A days)
Major Courses
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Report Cards Report Cards are issued every nine weeks. The student will be given the parent copy of the report card to take home approximately one week after the end of the grading period. The lowest percentage grade that can be recorded on a report card will be 50% for the first nine-week grading period in a year-long class or 50% for the first grading period in a semester class. Students’ report cards will reflect actual percentages earned for the second, third and fourth nine-week grading periods.
World Cultures Computer 8
Academic Honors
Choir Band
Distinguished Honor Roll
- 93% or above in all subjects
Honor Roll – 85% or above in all subjects
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Promotion Policy
Make-Up Work Policy
Earning less than a 65% final average in two or more major subjects OR one major subject and the majority of all minor subjects would constitute failure for the year. The teachers, guidance counselor and principal will review grades, attendance and other relevant information to make a determination regarding retention of students.
Summer School Contingent upon availability and school board approval, a summer school program may be available for students who have failed major courses. If the student attends summer school and earns a grade of 65% or higher, they may be reevaluated for promotion based on the standards stated above. Please note that the maximum number of summer school classes a student can take is two (2) and there is a fee of approximately $100.00-$150.00 for EACH course that a student takes. This fee must be paid before the student can attend
It will be the responsibility of the student to secure assignments and complete work in a timely manner. Work missed during a period of excused absence or while on suspension may be made up for full credit. Upon returning to school, a student shall be required to take any test or quizzes and hand in homework that was given prior to his/her absence. A student shall have a period of school days equal to the number of school days absent to make up any work given during the time of absence unless extenuating circumstances occurred. Examples of approved absences include: illness/family emergency, death in the family, school-related function, under a doctor's care, religious holiday, court appearances, quarantine, extenuating circumstances, pre-approved vacations (work to be handed in the day of return).
Parent/Teacher Contact Information Please keep the school informed of any changes to your home
summer school.
address, phone number, email or other contact information. It is
Homework
teachers can contact you regarding your child’s progress throughout
extremely helpful to provide a parent email address so that the year. If you need to contact a teacher, you may call the middle
Homework is an important part of your education. It provides extra practice and reinforcement of learning, helps students build time management skills, aids in developing responsibility, and serves as an opportunity for home to school connection. Homework completion
school at 432-2224 or email any teacher. Staff email addresses are available on the middle school website at http://www.fasd.k12.pa.us/domain/335. Please be advised that our district’s spam filter sometimes blocks emails from outside of the district. If you send an email and do not receive a timely reply,
can also significantly impact your grades and it is extremely important to complete all assigned work and turn it in on time. Use
please call the school.
your agenda book to help stay organized by writing all assignments and due dates down.
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Student Dress Code
Tops
One of the outstanding characteristics of the members of the student body of Franklin Middle/High School is their high standard of personal
All tops and dresses must cover the entire top of the shoulder
following student dress or grooming practices which:
and/or undergarments is not permitted. If any middle school
Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student or to others in the school; Materially interfere with school work, create disorder, disrupt the educational program, or, subject to Policy 220, serve no legitimate purpose. Cause excessive wear or damage to school property; Prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement.
activity involves swimming, female students must wear a full coverage, one piece swimsuit. Other
No excessive or inappropriate makeup/face paint may be worn.
No head covering, hats, or bandannas of any type will be worn in school during the school day.
actually measures. Excessively wide, full, long, baggy or sagging
All bottoms must be worn at the waist level.
Adornments such as buckles, zippers, chains, straps, etc., are not
pants and shorts are not acceptable.
Sunglasses are not permitted to be worn during the school day unless medically prescribed evidence is supplied to the school
permitted.
nurse.
Blue jeans are permitted with the following stipulations: no cut offs or frayed, no cuts or tears which the skin is visible through, and no variations from the design parameters previously indicated.
All students must wear footwear throughout the day.
No clothing displaying or making reference to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vulgarities, sex, sexual connotations (double meanings), or
Corduroys that follow the aforementioned stipulations are
nudity is permitted.
permitted.
Shorts, skirts, and skorts need to be fingertip length or longer.
Students are not permitted to wear or carry chains, dog chains, pointed jewelry or ornamentation. Any piercing or jewelry that
Basketball and cargo shorts are permitted provided they are the
presents a safety hazard is prohibited.
appropriate length.
All clothing must be appropriately sized for the student; that is, they must be no more than one regular size larger than the student
Bottoms
Outdoor coats and jackets are not permitted to be worn during the school day.
considered an exhaustive list.)
Immodest dress is not acceptable. Apparel that reveals or exposes the midriff, cleavage, lower back, chest, sides of the upper body,
(The following are examples of dress and grooming. This should not be
Items of dress that are accepted as underwear or sleepwear are not to be worn as outerwear.
which is appropriate for attending school. The District prohibits the
Tank tops and spaghetti strap shirts are not to be worn.
and their parents must accept the responsibility of dressing in a manner
All tops must have sleeves that are a minimum of two inches.
area and entire mid-section.
grooming and dress. In order to maintain this high standard, all students
Excessively tight pants in any form including, but not limited to tights, yoga pants, leggings and spandex are not permitted. If a
No bondage clothing or accessories are permitted.
No trench coats or overcoats are permitted to be worn to, from, or during school.
skirt or shorts are worn over these garmets, it must be no more than 3 inches from the top of the knee.
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Behavior Expectations, Rules and
Be Respectful:
Student Discipline
Classroom
Hallways
Cafeteria
School Bus
Restrooms
Take care of school property assigned to you: textbooks, lockers, etc.
Move quietly through the halls (silently when classes are in session).
Move through the lines in an orderly fashion. Do not push, trip, or cut line.
Honor the privacy of others.
Treat others how you would like to be treated.
Treat the cafeteria workers kindly.
Hold the door for other students and staff.
Speak with an appropriate volume – do not yell or speak louder than necessary.
Use the facilities in an appropriate manner. If you see graffiti, report it to your teacher or the office immediatel y.
Use polite and appropriate language with staff and students.
Speak politely and quietly to each other.
Conduct yourself in the same manner as the classroom. *See the FASD School Bus Rules and Guidelines.
When your teacher or another student is speaking, give him/her your complete attention. Keep your ears and eyes focused on the teacher and don’t become distracted. Do you best work at all times.
The Franklin Area Middle School utilizes a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program to encourage appropriate respectful, responsible and safe student behavior at all times across all settings. Appropriate behavior will be defined, taught and reinforced by staff and administration. Consequences for inappropriate behavior will include a variety of appropriate educational and/or disciplinary interventions.
Support the accomplishm ents of your classmates.
Keep the hallways neat and clean. If you drop something, pick it up. If you see trash on the floor, clean it up.
School-Wide
Address teachers/staff appropriately (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Mi ss). Remove your hat before entering the building and keep it off until you exit the building. Stay in your personal space (no rough housing/PDA). Stand during the pledge and moment of silence. Represent Franklin in a positive manner on field trips, athletic events and other school related functions. When in the auditorium, sit where directed. Remain quiet when expected during assesmbly performances. Applaud politely when appropriate.
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Be Responsible: Classroom
Hallways
Enter the room quietly and on time (be in your seat when the bell rings). Come prepared with the materials required by each teacher. Turn all work in by the due date. Speak only when given permission. Stay seated at your assigned desk unless directed otherwise (stay in your seat until the bell rings).
Be Safe: Cafeteria
School Bus
Restrooms
School-Wide
Move to your destination efficiently.
Pay for the food you take.
Dispose of trash in the provided receptacles.
Come to school every day on time.
Have your agenda book/pass with you at all times.
Take up your tray when directed to do so.
Conduct yourself in the same manner as you would in the classroom. *See FASD School Bus Rules and Guidelines.
Classroom Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.
When absent, bring your excuse the next day.
Follow directions the first time given.
Pay debts on time.
Do not eat or drink in the classroom without specific teacher permission.
Know your schedule. Get materials for class only when permitted. Use only your locker (do not share your locker or allow anyone to store items in your locker). Keep your lock on your locker at all times and your combination secret.
Dispose of trash in the provided receptacles.
Do what you need to do and return to class as quickly as possible.
Exit as directed by staff.
Report anything out of order to your teacher immediately.
Push your chair in before leaving your table.
Use the restroom closest to your classroom.
Keep valuables and money secure. Have your agenda book/pass to be out of class. Follow the building policy on electronic devices and the dress code. Refer to school policies in the agenda/student handbook.
Open drink containers are not permitted in the classroom or your locker. Refrain from spraying any types of perfumes or colognes (this presents a health hazard for students and faculty with asthma and/or allergies).
Hallways Walk (don’t run) in all areas.
Cafeteria Touch only your own food.
Walk on the right side of the hallway and stairs. Take only one stair step at a time.
Only 6 people are permitted to sit at a table.
Be aware of others around you as you use your locker. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. No pushing, tripping, etc.
Once seated, you must remain at that table for the remainder of the lunch period.
School Bus Conduct yourself in the same manner as you would in the classroom. *See FASD School Bus Rules and Guidelines.
Restrooms Only enter the restroom with a signed agenda book/pass from a staff member. Wash your hands. Maintain personal hygiene.
School-Wide Enter and exit the auditorium and gym as directed in a quiet and orderly fashion. Remain seated in your designated area. Follow all teacher directions during fire, severe weather, and other safety drills. Remain SILENT during all drills unless directed otherwise by your teacher.
Keep your locker neat and organized.
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Minor Behavior Infractions
Levels of Misconduct
Minor behavior infractions will be handled by the classroom teacher and submitted online to the principal. Typically, minor behavior infractions are those listed as Level I Offenses. The accumulation of 3 minor behavior infractions will result in a detention being assigned.
This section lists four levels of misconduct. Level I misbehaviors are minor and the levels progress to Level IV. Level IV misbehavior situations are very serious, resulting in suspension and/or an expulsion hearing. The examples are just that, examples. It is difficult or impossible to list every possible behavior problem that might arise during the school year. The placement of any misbehavior in a given level (Level I, II, III or IV) will be determined by the administration. In the category listed as “Options include, but are not limited to:” one or more options may be utilized in a given situation. For example, if students are fighting, they are subject to suspension, referral to police and charges at the district magistrate. The options of responses that the school utilizes will be determined by the administration.
Major Behavior Infractions Major Behavior Infractions will be reported directly to the principal and recorded via an online form. Typically, major behavior infractions are those listed as Level II-IV Offenses. The principal will assign appropriate disciplinary consequences for major behavior infractions in accordance with FASD Board Policy.
Level I – Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of the school. These misbehaviors usually will be
Bullying and Student Incident Reports
handled by the teacher.
Students should report any incidents of bullying to the building principal immediately. This can be done through the online Student Incident Report Form that can be accessed on the FMS website. This provides a discrete method for students to report their concerns to the principal. Students may also stop in to speak directly to the principal or guidance counselor at any time regarding bullying or other concerns. Left unreported, school personnel cannot address bullying in our schools. Please be sure to report bullying, harassment, and other inappropriate behavior to your principal or other trusted adult.
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Examples include, but are not limited to:
Horseplay
Class Disruption
Public Display of Affection
Tardy to Class
Pass Abuse
Possession of Electronic Devices
Insubordination
Forgery
Dress Code Violations
Lying
Disrespect
Cheating and/or Plagiarism
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Level II - Offenses may be handled by the principal or his/her
Level IV - Offenses require the intervention by the principal, or his/her designee:
designee: Examples include, but are not limited to:
Repeat of Level I offenses
Gambling
Disrespect towards self or peers
Profane or abusive language
Self Harmful Behavior
Projectile (Throwing objects)
Verbal and/or written threats
Disrespect
Truancy or illegal/unexcused absences
Destruction or defacing of school property
Insubordination
Misbehavior on a field trip, at extracurricular activity or athletic activities
Level III - Offenses require intervention by the principal or his/her designee:
Examples include, but are not limited to: Repeated Level I, II and/or III offenses Bomb threats Arson Unauthorized use of a fire alarm Possession or use of fireworks Assault Unauthorized use of a fire extinguisher Possession of and/or use, attempted use, or distribution of a controlled substance Possession of and/or use, attempted use, or distribution of a “drug look alike” Possession of and/or use, attempted use, or distribution of an alcoholic drink Possession of and/or attempted use of, or use of a weapon (see weapons policy) Possession of drug paraphernalia Other criminal code violations not listed herein
Examples include, but are not limited to:
Repeated Level I and/or II offenses
Serious disrespect or insubordination
Stealing
Possession and/or use of Tobacco Products
Harassment
Destruction or defacing of school property
Fighting
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Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior Consequences for inappropriate student behavior will be applied in accordance with FASD Board Policies.
Level I Level II Level III Level IV
1st Offense Write-Up
2nd Offense Write-Up
3rd Offense Detention
1 Day Suspension 3-10 Day Suspension Principal’s Discretion.
2 Days Suspension 3-10 Day Suspension Principal’s Discretion.
3-10 Day Suspension 3-10 Day Suspension Principal’s Discretion.
May include long term OSS, Alt. Ed. placement and/or expulsion according to Board Policy
May include long term OSS, Alt. Ed. placement and/or expulsion according to Board Policy
May include long term OSS, Alt. Ed. placement and/or expulsion according to Board Policy
Thereafter Principal’s Discretion Principal’s Discretion Principal’s Discretion Principal’s Discretion.
May include long term OSS, Alt. Ed. placement and/or expulsion according to Board Policy
In addition to the above administrative response, other options include, but are not limited to: Lunch Detention, Counseling, Parent Conference, Behavior Contract, Loss of Privilege, Restitution, Assigned seat on bus, Bus Suspension, Referral to outside agencies, Charges at the District Magistrate, Suspension from extracurricular activities, field trips, athletic activities, Referral to the police and any other consequences deemed appropriate by the principal. PLEASE NOTE - in addition to the discipline code, the Middle School Principal reserves the right to suspend you from participation in one or more of your activities. These activities which are regarded as privileges are partially listed below: movies, nature hikes, assemblies, field trips, picnics, dances, outside games, athletics, special projects, intramurals, etc.
SUSPENSIONS - are given by the Principal. Parents are notified. A form letter is given or a phone call is made at the time which describes the disposition of the suspension. An official letter is mailed to the parents. Future suspensions may require parental attendance in a conference before the student is readmitted to school. Suspension may be either in or out of school based on the principal's discretion. AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONS - are held for 1 hour. (2:40-3:40 p.m.) If you are absent or are rescheduled, you automatically receive it the following day detention is offered. You may not reschedule a detention for athletic or extracurricular participation. LUNCH DETENTIONS - are held for 40 minutes during the regular lunch period. Students must report to the designated room before getting their lunch. SATURDAY DETENTIONS - Students must report to the back loading dock door by 8:00 a.m. Detention is from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. If you are late or if you don’t have any work you will not be admitted.
Attendance Regulations: STUDENT ARRIVALS Students will be marked tardy until 10:35 AM. A student arriving between 10:36 AM and 12:00 PM will be marked with a half-day absence. A full-day absence will be marked when the student arrives after 12:00 PM. STUDENT DEPARTURES If a student departs between 7:35 AM and 10:35 AM a full-day absence will be marked. A half-day absence will be marked if the student leaves between 10:36 AM and 12:00 PM. A non-absence is marked when the student departs after 12:00 PM.
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LEAVING AND RETURNING If a student is present more than 4 ½ hours it will be a Non-Absence. A Half-Day Absence will be marked when a student is present more than 3 hours, but less than 4 1/2 hours. If a student is present less than 3 hours a Full-Day Absence will be marked. AFTER ABSENCE Students are to present an excuse to the Attendance Office (place in the bin on the office counter) within three (3) school days after being absent. A parent or guardian must sign the excuse. Excuses may also be faxed to 814437-1491. AFTER TARDINESS Any student who reports to school tardy must present his/her excuse upon arrival on the same day. UNEXCUSED TARDY TO SCHOOL Any student who is unexcused tardy to school (reports after 7:35 a.m.) will receive a citation letter after the first three times. For every third time thereafter, the student will receive another citation letter for every three tardy unexcused. ABSENCE/TARDINESS: EXCUSED, UNEXCUSED, AND UNLAWFUL Legal reasons for being absent are: illness or recovery from an accident, quarantine of the home, death in the family, court appearance, family emergency (principal’s discretion), under a doctor’s care, religious holiday, pre-approved vacations and school related functions. Any absence not covered by the legal reasons is unexcused. If the student is under age 17, the unexcused absence is unlawful. Parents of a student accumulating three (3) unlawful absences will be served with legal notice. If a student accumulates another unlawful/unexcused day, his/her parents may be liable for legal action, which could result in a fine and/or additional cost. (Three illegal tardies equal one (1) illegal absence.)
ATTENDANCE CODES (AS RECORDED IN POWERSCHOOL): EX- absent all day-excused absence A- absent all day-no excuse EA- absent ½ day-a.m. only EP- absent ½ day-p.m. only DP- dismissed early- non-absence FT- field trip SO- suspended out ISS – in school suspension PH- partial hospitalization HX – sent home all day DR – doctor’s excuse VA- vacation excused HB- homebound TE- tardy excused TU- tardy unexcused LX- unlawful all day (under 17) LA- unlawful a.m. absence (under 17) LP- unlawful p.m. absence (under 17)
ATTENDANCE LETTERS TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS Letters will be sent to parents/guardians for the following absence situations: 1.
Illegal notice letters will be sent to the parents/guardians of students 16 and under for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd illegal absences. A Truancy Elimination Plan will be scheduled after the 3rd illegal absence. If a student/parent does not attend the meeting or the student continues to be truant, a citation will be filed.
2. Any student will receive an “Alert Letter” after 7 total absences (excused or unexcused) 3. Any student-any age will receive notice of a “Doctor’s Excuse” after 10 total absences (excused or unexcused). ** All attendance records will be periodically reviewed by administration.
Absence for Trips or Excursions
Medications
We urge parents to avoid, if possible, taking their children out of school for vacations or extended trips. The school administration shall be permitted to approve excused absences for children who miss school as a result of: 1. A trip or excursion sponsored by a recognized religious group. 2. A trip with parents to some other geographical area provided the following conditions are met: a. The parent must complete the written request on the Special Absence form obtained from the Middle School Office 24 hours before the time of absence for vacation and return to the office for Principal's signature after student takes to teachers to obtain their homework for the time of absence. This form must be returned to the office before student leaves on vacation. b. The excused period of absence for a trip shall not be more than ten days per year. c. Students will be held responsible for all materials and assignments covered during the absence.
When it is necessary for a student to take medication during school
** Please make the nurse aware of any physical conditions or health problems your child may have, so that we can offer assistance if needed.
student is to report there to take it. A request for medication form must be signed by their doctor and filed with the nurse. This form can be picked up in the school office or from the nurse.
Health Screenings Mandated school health screenings that are performed at various grade levels include: vision (all), hearing (7 & 11), growth checks (all), scoliosis (postural) screenings (7), dental exams (7) and physical examinations (10 or 11). Any objections to any of these must be done so in writing to the school nurse and must then be completed by the student's private physician. Forms may be
Illness, Accidents & Nurse’s Office Every attempt is made to prevent accidents. However, if an accident does occur, the student must report the injury (regardless of how minor) to the teacher in charge. If a student is injured or becomes ill during school, he/she should ask the teacher for a pass and report to the nurse. If the nurse decides that the student should go home, arrangements will be made. Under NO circumstances should a student leave the school without proper permission. All students who are sent home by the nurse must report to the Middle School Office and sign out before leaving.
hours, the medication must be kept in the Nurse's Office and the
obtained from the nurse or the school office.
Insurance A group accident insurance is available to students soon after school starts. Student policies may be obtained from the homeroom teachers. All students participating in school activities are encouraged to purchase this policy, which is sold at a nominal cost. (It does not cover JV and Varsity Football) Insurance is
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necessary to participate in sports. CHIP, health insurance for the uninsured child is available by calling 1-800-543-7105.
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Fire Drills
Building Video Monitoring and Recording
Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an
The School is equipped with internal and external video cameras. The purpose of this video system is to monitor and record activity in the building and on the school campus.
important safety precaution. A good fire drill is governed by a few fundamental rules: 1. When the fire alarm is heard, students are to proceed quickly, without running or pushing, to the proper exit. Use a double file line. The teacher will head the group, and it is mandatory that students from each area stay as a group. 2. Windows and doors should be closed by the last person leaving the room. The lights should be left on and the blinds opened. 3. During a drill, a stairway may be closed to simulate a condition, which could happen during an actual fire. If a teacher finds a regular exit blocked, students will be directed to the nearest available exit. 4. Students are to vacate the building as quickly as possible and move a minimum of 100 feet from the building. The bells will be rung when the students are to return to the classrooms.
Lost and Found All lost articles are to be brought to the office. They will be held until claimed, until Christmas Break, or the end of the school year.
Student/Locker Search a) The governing board of every school entity shall adopt reasonable policies and procedures regarding student searches. The local education agency shall notify students and their parents or guardians of the policies and procedures regarding student searches. b) Illegal or prohibited materials seized during a student search may be used as evidence against the student in a school disciplinary proceeding. c) Prior to a locker search, students shall be notified and given an opportunity to be present. When school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the locker contains materials that pose a threat to the health, welfare or safety of students in the school, student lockers may be searched without prior warning. Any student may be searched if there is reasonable suspicion that he/she possesses an item in violation of the law or school board policy. It shall be conducted by a school official of his/her own sex and in the presence of another school staff member. Any illegal materials discovered as a result of a search may be used as evidence against the student in disciplinary, juvenile, or criminal proceedings.
Lost or Damaged Books or Materials Upon receiving each book or material for which the student will be held responsible, the teacher will record number and condition of item. The cost for replacement should be determined on the day it is issued. If the book or material is not returned, the student will be assessed the cost indicated on the list. If it is returned in an unsatisfactory condition, a cost will be determined for repair. The school district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
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Transportation Information – Behavior on the Bus
they are subject to being videotaped on the school bus at any time. Notification to parents of all students shall be made through the school district and the local media. Recorded tapes will be stored at the Transportation Office for a period of ten (10) days. The Director of Transportation shall periodically review videotapes randomly selected to ensure proper school bus conduct. Videotapes may also be kept at the discretion of the Director of Transportation to be used in driver training classes. Review of videotapes will be limited to the Principal, Director of Transportation, the Superintendent’s Designee and the Superintendent. Parents will not be given the opportunity to view tapes.
Students are expected to be reasonable in their behavior while riding the school bus. The following specific regulations are required from each student:
Students are not to be tardy for the bus as the driver will not wait. Each student will be assigned a seat by the driver for which they are responsible. The driver is in charge and students are to obey the driver's rules and regulations. Safety rules are to be observed as published in a flyer given to each student at the beginning of the year. Bus violations will be reported in writing by the driver. The principal will send a written notice to parents. This notice will contain the penalty.
Parent Transportation/Early Dismissals Parents driving students to school in A.M., please drop off your child on time at the REAR ENTRANCE of the building. Parents picking up students for early dismissal or at the end of the school day are to pick him/her up at the rear entrance. NO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO DRIVE TO OR FROM SCHOOL.
Transportation, Video Monitoring and Authority
Visitors
PURPOSE: The purpose of the video camera is to ensure that student’s behavior on a school bus is consistent with the established Board Transportation Policy guidelines. This program is to instill in the student rider that his/her actions on the school bus may result in disciplinary procedures. Video monitoring is more precise and accurate than a bus driver's divided attention through a rear view mirror.
Parents are encouraged to confer with the teachers, the guidance counselor, and the principal. However, all visitors to the school on any business whatsoever are required to report to the Middle School Office when they first arrive. A visitor's slip will be given to those who wish to observe a class after requesting the same from the principal. Students are not permitted to bring visitors to school.
PROCEDURES: Camera boxes will be installed on all District contracted yellow buses. Notices stating the presence of video monitoring equipment will be placed on all buses. Cameras will be assigned to buses on a rotating basis by the Director of Transportation or his designate. All students shall be notified that
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Bus Rooms
Lockers
Students arriving prior to the start of the school day will have a specific assigned room. All students must report directly to the Middle School upon arrival and are not permitted in the senior high halls. Violation may result in detention.
A locker is assigned to each student by the homeroom teacher. Use only the locker assigned to you and keep it neat and locked at all times. All personal items and books when not in use are to be kept in your locker and not in desks. Do not tamper with another person's locker or give your combination to another person. Book bags must be left in your locker during the day. If you forget your locker combination, go to your homeroom teacher for help. Lockers should be kept clean and orderly. Periodic inspection may be made by the homeroom teacher to see that they are kept clean and neat.
Hall Courtesy In order to facilitate movement within the building, please adhere to the following: 1. Keep halls open for traffic by walking to the right. Do not block traffic by standing in groups. 2. Walk through the halls quietly. Be considerate of others in the halls and in the classroom. 3. Discard trash in containers provided. Please help keep the school clean by removing paper from the floor. 4. Loitering in the halls is not permitted at any time.
Procedures for opening locks are as follows: 1.
Turn dial 2 or 3 complete turns to the right to clear tumblers. Stop at the first number of your combination. 2. Turn dial to the left, past number once & Stop at second number of combination 3. Turn dial to the right to your third number.
Cafeteria Policy
Hall Traffic and Passes
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All students are scheduled to be in a certain room every minute of the school day. Any student not present in an assigned class must, therefore, have a pass which is an explanation of why he/she is not in his/her assigned classroom at that particular time. The student pass regulates movement of students at times other than during the regular passing of classes. Teachers will make a consistent effort to limit the number of passes issued.
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Teachers do not have the authority to excuse students from another teacher's classes unless authorized by the Principal. Only the teacher to whose room the student is assigned may grant that privilege. No student, except in rare emergencies, will be allowed to leave the regularly scheduled classes.
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All students will have accounts set up which they can access by their Personal Identification Number. Each student will have to enter his/her PIN even if he/she wishes to pay cash on the line. Students should keep their PINS confidential: the School District will not be liable for money withdrawn from an account if any student deliberately gives his/her PIN to someone else. Anyone who loses or has their PIN stolen or believes his/her account has been accesses by someone else should report it immediately to cafeteria cashiers or to the Middle School or High School Principal. Cashiers will warn students with low account balances so that they can replenish their accounts.
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Digital Cameras/Recording Devices
6. Charges will be accepted at the Middle/High School if a qualifying student has no money. These charges will be limited to three a year and a list of students who have charged will be maintained for cashiers to reference as needed. 7. Anyone without money in their account or cash to purchase a meal will be offered a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
The Franklin Area School District prohibits the use of digital cameras or any recording device that has the capability to take photographs or record audio or video in district buildings, on district property, and while students are engaged in schoolsponsored activities during the school day.
Outside Beverages
Social and Extra-curricular Activities
Students are not permitted to have or consume outside beverages during the school day. Unopened drinks are permitted to be brought in for lunch, but must be consumed while in the cafeteria. High caffeine energy drinks are NOT permitted to be consumed on school grounds during school hours (this includes but is not limited to Monster, Red Bull, Nos, 5 Hour Energy, etc.).
In addition to our concern for the academic growth, the faculty and administration are also vitally concerned about the social growth of our students. In this regard, an effort will be made to provide the seventh and eighth grade students with well-planned, wellorganized, and constructive non-academic experiences. Only students of Franklin Middle School are eligible to attend all social functions. The hours set for a dance will be adhered to and parents should pick student’s up within 15 minutes of the end of the dance or activity. If students are still in the school 15 minutes after the end of the dance or activity, then suspension from future dances or activities is possible. High School students are not permitted at Middle School functions and Middle School students are not permitted at Senior High functions.
Use of School Telephones The office telephone is a business phone and should be used by students for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Parents are requested not to call the school to speak to their children except in cases of real emergencies.
Once a student arrives at a social function, he/she will not be permitted to leave the function until the function is over unless he/she has a note from his/her parent giving such approval to leave. All students attending social functions should practice their best behavior and etiquette. Parents are welcome to attend any of the social functions and are considered as guests, not only of their son/daughter, but of all students.
Cellular Phones Cellular phones are permitted in the school building. Phones must be turned off during the school day and are not to be used during the school day. Phones must be kept in the student’s locker or book bag. Any cellular phone being used during the school day for any purpose will be confiscated and turned into the Principal’s Office. This violation falls under the electronic device misconduct in the code of discipline. The school is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen cellular phones.
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Rules for Middle School Dances
Library The Franklin Area Middle/High School Library is a place where students and faculty alike may research a topic of study or interest to them. Please recognize that the library is a very important area in the school for reading, research, and student work. Thus, students must have a clearly defined purpose for coming to the library.
You must be in school by 11:30 a.m. the day of the dance. You must not have any unserved detention or suspension time. Once you are in the dance, you will not be permitted to leave early unless your parents or an approved adult comes to get you. You must follow all school rules. Any major violations of rules at the dance will result in immediate removal, parents called and removal of permission to attend future dances and other events plus discipline penalties.
ADMISSION TO THE LIBRARY - The library is open from 7:35 AM until 2:37 PM. Franklin Middle School students may use the library according to the terms established by his/her teachers. This will be explained to you at the beginning of the school year. REGULATIONS - To make the library pleasant for everyone, reasonable behavior must be maintained while using the library. Students are expected show respect, restraint, and responsibility, as well as actively participate in keeping the library clean, neat, and friendly. Persons who interfere with library routine will be denied further use of the library by the librarian and will be readmitted only after a conference with the librarian and possibly the principal. Other punishment may also be assigned for misconduct.
After Hours School Use Students are not permitted to remain in school after dismissal unless they have special permission or are serving a detention. If they receive permission, they must have adult supervision. Failure to follow this rule will result in penalties such as detention.
CIRCULATION RULES - All library materials may be checked out at the circulation desk. Most books may be borrowed for a two week period and may be renewed. Reference books may be checked out on an overnight basis. Back issues of magazines (most kept for five years) may be checked out for three days.
School Delays and Closings In the event of a school closing or delay, parents will be notified via a School Reach call using the phone number you provided to the school.
OVERDUE CHARGES - For most items, a charge of five cents per school day per item will be accessed for items not returned on the due date. Reference materials and magazines have a ten cent per school day per item fine. Any book which is stamped to be returned during a holiday is due back on the first day back from vacation, and no fine will be charged.
Local Media will also be notified: TELEVISION
KDKA, CHANNEL 2, PITTSBURGH TIME WARNER, CHANNEL 24, FRANKLIN
RADIO
WFRA, 14.50 AM, FRANKLIN WFRA/FM, 99.3, FRANKLIN
LOST LIBRARY MATERIALS - All students are held responsible for all library materials signed out to them. LOST OR STOLEN LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT TO REPLACEMENT
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COSTS. Lost or misplaced library materials should be reported to the circulation desk. If the borrower later finds the lost or misplaced library materials, replacement charges will be returned.
or community member who has a concern may contact a member of the Student Assistance Staffing Team for advice or help. The confidentiality of the student and others concerned with the referral is always considered.
LIBRARY COMPUTER USAGE - Students using the library computers are expected to follow the district's acceptable use policy. Students using the computers for educational and research purposes have priority over leisure uses. Games, email, downloading, and chat rooms are not permitted.
Acceptable Use of Educational Technology by Students PURPOSE
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The Franklin Computer Network will provide students with access to educational resources throughout the world through connection to local area networks and the Internet. The Franklin Computer Network is a limited purpose network, and has been established solely to support students work in school. Student’s use of the system is a privilege, not a right. As a user of Franklin’s network, you will be expected to utilize the network in a responsible manner in accordance with this policy. Franklin Area School District recognizes the importance of access to electronic communications, electronic technology to your success in the 21st century. This document contains the District Acceptable Use Policy that applies to your use of the network
Student Assistance is a program aimed at helping students in all grade levels to overcome addictive and other self-destructive behavior. The main goals of the Student Assistance Program are to help identify students in distress, to intervene, and to get them to help as quickly as possible. Early intervention and treatment can restore students to their fullest potential so that they can once again become successful in school, at home and in the community. Intervention is a caring situation. It cannot take place without friends and relatives who are willing to get help for someone they love. Interventions save lives. Participation may be painful or frightening, but it is less so than to lose someone to drug or alcohol addiction. Become involved! Please help the team to help those students to a complete recovery, to a more complete life free from drugs or other disabling problems.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Franklin Area School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it provides. The District is not responsible for any losses suffered by you including, but not limited to, use of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or the interruption of service caused by negligence, errors, or omissions, whether by the District or users of the system. Use of any information stored on the network or obtained through the network is at your own risk. The District is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of information you access through the network. The District will not be responsible for any
The main component of the program is a core team of staff, consisting of teachers, administrators, nurses, and counselors called the Student Assistance Staffing Team. Each member of this team is state certified by participating in over 30 hours of training, particularly in the areas of use, abuse and addiction, enabling behaviors, intervention, recovery, and aftercare. Also included in the training is the recognition of students with eating disorders as well as other dysfunctional behaviors. Any student, parent, teacher,
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of most concern. The following rules are designed to protect you from such stalkers and will be strictly enforced.
ACCESS TO THE NETWORK BY STUDENTS
ILLEGAL, COMMERCIAL, AND POLITICAL USE
Secondary students (grades 7-12) may obtain individual network accounts with the approval of a parent. You and your parent must sign an Account Agreement before an account will be established.
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You will not use the network to buy or offer for sale products or services for personal gain. 2. You will not use the network for political lobbying or fundraising. However, you may use the network to contact elected officials to voice your opinion on political issues. 3. You will not use the network, District hardware, or software to conduct activities in violation of local, state, or federal laws. Such activity will be referred to the appropriate authorities and the District will cooperate fully in any investigation of such activities. 4. You will not illegally install, distribute, reproduce, or use copyrighted software on school computers.
This agreement shall remain in effect until your account is terminated by the parent, disciplinary action, or graduation. Your parents have the right to examine your email and files upon request and may terminate your account at any time. The District will use blocking software to block access to Internet sites deemed inappropriate in an educational setting. However, this software will not be 100% effective since there are constantly new sites being added to the Internet. Also, families have different values regarding what is appropriate. Therefore, the blocking software should be viewed as a tool, but you have a personal responsibility to avoid inappropriate sites on the network. The district will monitor and track the online activities of users.
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SPECIFIC POLICIES AND INAPPROPRIATE NETWORK USE The following policies, procedures, and limitations have been established to assist you in making responsible choices regarding the use of electronic technology. Responsible use of technology is your personal responsibility, and you will be expected to carry out your responsibilities in accordance with this policy and your family values.
STUDENT SAFETY For the most part, the electronic community is safe and friendly. However, it is not totally free of danger, and electronic stalkers are
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You are personally responsible for your own account. Your password is private and under no circumstances should be given to another user. You will be held responsible for any inappropriate use of your account by another user due to your violation of this policy. If you suspect another user has your password, you should immediately change your password and notify your teacher, principal, or the Coordinator of Computer Services. 2. You will be held responsible for any damages, financial or otherwise, arising from your attempt to bypass security measures on the network or otherwise interfere with the normal operation of the network. If you discover a possible security problem, you should immediately notify your teacher, principal, or the Coordinator of Computer Services. You should not attempt to specifically seek out security problems since such attempts may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access and subject you to disciplinary action.
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3. You will be held financially responsible for damages to computer equipment, systems, or software due to vandalism. 4. You will not attempt to destroy the data of another network user, data on the Internet, or data of any agency connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation and uploading of computer viruses. 5. You will not attempt to gain access to another user’s files. Viewing, duplicating, modifying, mailing, or deleting files without the person’s knowledge and consent is forbidden. Representing yourself as another user or using another person’s password is also prohibited. 6. You will not intentionally waste network resources including supplies, equipment, or any other computer related materials. 7. You will not install software or files on District computers for any reason. This is the most frequent cause of computer viruses on computers. All software and files will be installed by qualified district employees or trained student assistants. 8. You will not subscribe to Internet mail lists or list servers. Access to such material shall be through your teacher. LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATIONS 1.
You shall not transmit, receive, display, or email offensive materials including messages, pictures, hate mail, or discriminating remarks using any service provided on the network. Exceptions can be made if such access is for legitimate research purposes and access is approved by both the teacher and your parents. You will promptly notify the Coordinator of Computer Services or other school employee regarding any message that is inappropriate or that makes you feel uncomfortable. 2. You shall not use profanity, obscenities, or other language that may be offensive to other users on the network or on the Internet. 3. You shall not harass other network users or act in such a way as to annoy other users. You shall not post chain letters or annoying messages to other users or groups of users.
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4. You shall not post any information about a person or organization that is defamatory or is known to be false. 5. You will not post information that is potentially dangerous if acted upon, and will not act upon such information if inadvertently located electronically. Specifically, this refers to but is not limited to the posting of instructions for making bombs.
CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THIS POLICY 1.
The Franklin Area School District will cooperate fully with any investigation by local, state, or federal authorities regarding the use of our network for illegal activities. 2. It is our goal that you acquire the self-discipline necessary to appropriately use electronic networks. Every attempt will be made to tailor disciplinary measures to the violation you commit and will usually include, but are not limited to, restrictions to certain services and information on the network. Illegal, malicious use and repeated violations of this policy may result in the termination of your account. 3. If you have limited or no access to the network due either to your parents request or disciplinary action, you will still be responsible for completing assignments using traditional reference material. If this is impossible due to the nature of the assignment, your teacher may give you an alternate assignment. If you cannot complete a course due to restricted network access, you may be transferred from the course or fail the course at the discretion of the principal. 4. You may expect limited privacy of your files. However, your parents may view the contents of your email and files upon request at any time. Also, routine maintenance and monitoring of the network can lead to the discovery of policy violations by you. Such discovery may lead to a search and seizure of your files.
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Special Education/Student Support Services The Franklin Area School District uses the following procedures for screening, identifying, and evaluating specified needs of school age students requiring special programs or services. The district, as described by section 1402 of the School Code, routinely conducts screening of a child’s hearing acuity in the following grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11. Visual acuity is screened in every grade. Parents, teachers, medical personnel and/or students can refer any student in grades K-12 for a speech evaluation. Gross motor and fine motor skills, academic skills, and social-emotional skills, are assessed by classroom teachers on an ongoing basis. Specified needs from all of these screening sources are noted within the child’s official file. School records are always open and available to parents, and only to school officials who have legitimate “need to know” information about the child. Information from the records is released to other persons or agencies only with appropriate authorization that involves written signed permission by parents. Parents with concerns regarding their student may contact building principals or the Director of Special Education at any time to request a screening or evaluation of their child. Communication with parents and exceptional students shall be in English or the native language of the parents and the students. When an evaluation is completed, an Evaluation Report will be compiled with parent input and include specific recommendations for the types of intervention necessary to accommodate the child’s specific needs. Parents are then invited to participate in a meeting where the results of the multidisciplinary evaluation are discussed. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be developed for specialized services for the students. The I.E.P. Team includes the parent(s) and may consist of the following district staff: The Director of Special Education, the building principal, the special education teacher, the regular education teachers, the district psychologist, other teachers or specialists as needed and other administrative staff.
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Parents are an integral part of the I.E.P. team and are encouraged to be physically present at the I.E.P. meeting. The district will make every effort to insure parent participation. The district will notify the parent in writing, make documented phone calls, and make home visits, if necessary, to make parents aware of the I.E.P. conference and the need for parental participation. Following the preparation of the I.E.P., parents are then presented a Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) with which they may agree or disagree. If the parents agree, the program is implemented. If parents disagree with the program being recommended, the issue may be taken to a pre-hearing conference, mediation or a due process hearing. A parent may request that the district initiate a screening or evaluation of their child’s educational needs at any time by contacting the Building Principal or Director of Special Education. Information about Early Intervention, parent rights, mediation or Due Process Procedures, specific Special Education Services and programs operated by the district, and the district’s Educational Records Policy is available upon request from: Student Support Services 702 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 (814) 432-4305 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM To meet the special Education needs of eligible students, the following program options are available within the District: Gifted Support, Learning Support, Emotional Support, Speech and Language Support, Itinerant Hearing Support, and Life Skills Support. Outside the District: Multi-handicapped Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills Support, and approved private schools. For information regarding the services, activities, programs, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact, Student Support Services at (814) 432-4305.
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CHAPTER 15 PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS A protected handicapped student is a school age child with a physical or mental disability, which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to any aspect of the school program.
is over eighteen without student consent. Written parental consent is necessary for disclosure of personally identifiable information and education records. The consent must specify the records that may be education records. The consent must specify the records that may be disclosed, state the purpose of the disclosure and identify to whom the disclosure may be made. Furthermore, Franklin Area School District must maintain a written record of disclosure for the parents to inspect in case information has been released.
In compliance with State and Federal Law, Franklin Area School District will provide to each protected handicapped student without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, service, or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extend appropriate to the student’s abilities. These services and protections for “protected handicapped student” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs. For more information on Chapter 15 - Protected Handicapped Students, please contact the Student Support Services office at 432-4305.
There is certain information that can be released without consent, which is called Directory Information. Directory Information; means information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Franklin Area School District designates what information is labeled as Directory Information. It shall include the following: the student’s name, address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degree and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.
PRIVACY RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND STUDENTS Franklin area School District and its employees are required by Federal Law and State and Federal Rules and Regulations to protect the rights of students. The foundation of these rights comes from Federal legislation entities, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. All students are protected by the State Regulations contained in Chapter 12 known as Student’s Rights and Responsibilities. In addition, State Rules and Regulations protect regular and special education student’s rights and privacy. The basic premise of these laws, rules, and regulations is that information about students cannot be disclosed without written parental consent. Education records consist of information directly related to a student, which are maintained by an educational agency. Personally identifiable information includes the student’s name, the name of the parents or other family members, a personal identifier or a list of personal characteristics that would make the student’s identity easily traceable.
Disclosure of information means to permit access to the release, transfer, or other communications of education records, to the personally identifiable information contained in these records, to any party, by any means, including oral, written, or electronic means. More details regarding the collection, maintenance, and release of information is available in Franklin Area School District’s Student Record Policy. Building principals or the Administration Office may be contacted for a review of this policy.
Education records and personally identifiable information cannot be disclosed or released without written parent consent or if a student
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act5 (FERPA) Notice for Directory Information
If you do not want Franklin Area School District to disclose information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing. Franklin Area School District has designated the following information as directory information:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, required that Franklin Area School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Franklin Area School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Franklin Area School District to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production; The annual yearbook; Honor roll or other recognition lists; Graduation programs; and Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Students name Address Participation in officially recognized activities & sports Weight & height of members of athletic teams Telephone listings (unless unlisted) Electronic mail address Degrees, honors, and awards received Photograph The most recent educational agency or institution attended Date & place of birth Major field of study Dates of attendance Grade level
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These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provided funding for the Nation’s armed
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent/s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEA’s) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent 1.
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