Staff Handbook Conifer High School

Jefferson County Schools

Staff Handbook 2017 - 2018 Table of Contents Department Chairs Instructional Leaders Building Use Security Crisis Plan Fire Drills Name Tags Supervision School Visitors Behavior and discipline Discipline Code Office Referrals Lunch Detention Suspension Classroom Suspension Grades F’s Eligibility Homework Honors Honor Roll Classes and Instruction Attendance Block Schedule Seminar STAR Study Hall Expectations/syllabus Copiers and guidelines Classrooms Care Flex Rooms Signs Keys

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Health and Welfare Clinic Child Abuse Sexual Harassment Do Not Touch Financial Procedures Fundraising Procedure Graduation Requirements Finals Confidentiality FERPA Privacy of Information Communication Parent Email Phone and Voicemail Cell Phones Supplies Textbooks AV Equipment Staff Expectations Attendance Substitute Teachers Quality Work Standards Field Trips Community Service Library Passes the No Pass List R-Rated Materials Special Needs Calendars Master/Snow Days SEE APPENDIX Student Assistants

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DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Coordinate:  selecting and ordering instructional materials  staffing  alignment of curriculum with county standards  evaluation and assessment of curriculum  liaison with Admin/Counseling  course descriptions for registration booklet  support integrated team efforts  technology uses  Honors designation  Schedule and conduct department meetings Meetings - Usually 1 X per month with other Department Managers and 1 X per month with Department Members. Distribution of compensation will be decided as a group based on money available. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS The Instructional Leaders serves as a resource that is integrated into the school to provide school-based, jobembedded, professional development. In that end, the IC collaborates with individual teachers and teams to examine data, understand their students' strengths and weaknesses, and identify instructional strategies, structures, programs or curriculum to address identified needs within our students. AFTER HOURS SCHOOL USE We have a significant amount of community use of our building. Conifer High School serves as a Public Library with hours from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Each group wanting to use the building will go through a process of securing a date and agreeing to some specific areas of responsibility and supervision. We need staff help in securing the building. It is essential that all teachers secure their classrooms and particularly their teacher workroom areas. Be sure to lock all windows and doors before leaving the building for the day. Report ANY unusual circumstances that you may find. If you are involved with an activity that uses the school in the evening, you must fill out a building use form and turn it in to the Athletic Director or Facilities Manager. Keep your copy with you during the activity. Building Users Fill out District Form and give to Facilities Manager or Athletic Director CHS User Agreement Step #1 Facilities Manager Checks to see if there are conflicts Public advisor Step #2 Facility Manager Facility issues Step #2A Library (CHS/Public) If applicable Step #3 Athletic Director Approvals Facilities Manager Receives approved form. Places on calendar. Notifies user. Makes copies to: all involved (Security, Library, FM, and User) Building use not more than 60 days out The person opening or closing the building for the day must call security at 303-232-8688 stating their name and the school location within three minutes of entering or leaving the building. On weekends you must check in with the weekend security guard if you plan on being in a part of the building not open to the public. October 12, 2017

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BUILDING SECURITY To help insure the safety of your own valuables and school property, LOCK offices at all times and lock classrooms when you are not in them. Students are not to be left in any classrooms unsupervised. One classroom left unlocked in a quad opens up all of the quad rooms and the computers in that area. Custodial staff will be in the building Monday to Friday from approx. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends, the Public Library hours are Saturday 10 to 5, and Sunday 12 to 5. If you need to be in the building any other time, you should arrange that with an administrator and you must call district security as you enter and leave the building. Security’s number is 303-232-8688. If you do not do this, you will end up talking with a Sheriff’s Department officer. The main office and academic wing will be locked each day by 4:00 p.m. Students are not to be given school keys under any circumstances. CRISIS PLAN In the event that we have a crisis, we will be using the Incident Command System to identify issues that need to be addressed and individuals who will be responsible for those issues. An administrator will be responsible for facilitating each situation to a resolution. In some cases, a Crisis Team may be needed and some of you may have a role to play on that team. Keep your red Crisis Notebook in an accessible location in your classroom. Keep current class lists in your notebook. Please bring this notebook with you during any evacuation including all drills. FIRE DRILLS In each classroom is posted an Emergency Plan where you are to exit. Locate the nearest two exits (in case your primary exit is not accessible) from your classroom and teacher workroom. See Appendix for dates and times. NAME TAGS Name tags must be worn at all school events, i.e. parent teacher conferences, back to school night etc. SUPERVISION ALL teachers are expected to be out and visible in the halls during all passing periods. To maintain a productive learning environment, we need to work as a team to be visible, fair, and consistent in enforcing school rules and expect appropriate behavior from our students. Teacher help is needed by being a “caring presence” outside your classroom during ALL passing periods especially the 5 minutes before and after school. If all teachers are in the halls we have a good opportunity to prevent problems before they start. Administrators and campus supervisors will cover the food court during lunch and the bus area and parking lots before and after school. SCHOOL VISITORS  Due to safety and disciplinary reasons, we do not allow students to bring visitors with them to school.  ALL approved school visitors, (classroom speakers, etc.) must check-in to the office PRIOR to going to a classroom area. At that time they will be issued a Visitors Pass.  To receive a pass, the visitor must have a valid educational purpose.  If you see someone you suspect should not be in the building or on school grounds, contact security immediately!

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STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS o o o o

Be responsible for yourself and your actions Attend all classes and be on time Follow school rules Have pride in yourself and Conifer High School

GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Use, Exchange, Possession, under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol Weapons (Real or Toy) Vandalism or Theft Threats, Harassment, Intimidation Fighting Insubordination Unsafe Behavior Off Campus Violation/Respecting School Boundaries Transporting Underclassmen Off Campus Smoking Food and Drink Allowed Only on tiled common areas Plagiarism Misuse of school equipment/Technology hacking

DISCIPLINE School rules:  Food/soda/juice/coffee is not to be allowed on carpeted areas or in classrooms. Water in closed container is allowed on carpeted areas.  Open campus-only for 11th/12th graders during lunch. Upperclassman having a free period can leave. After students arrive, they are expected to remain on campus in areas that are supervised. This does not include athletic fields, parking lots, forested areas or the back of the school. Students may not socialize in cars.  Smoking-not allowed anywhere on campus. If cigarettes or chew can is visible, please confiscate it and inform an administrator.  Inappropriate, revealing clothing or clothing that promotes the use of drugs/alcohol/violence is not allowed. Consistent enforcement of the Dress Code will happen. Ask the student to go to the restroom and turn T-shirt inside out. If they are uncooperative, send the student to the office with a red pass and administration will handle it.  Public displays of affection can be considered sexual harassment and should be discouraged. If you notice behavior that you think is suspicious, involving drugs, alcohol or other illegal behavior, inform a campus supervisor or administrator ASAP. If you hear about a fight, drinking parties, violent behavior or other rumors that can lead to trouble, let a campus supervisor or administrator know ASAP. If you remove a student from your classroom for disciplinary reasons, send them to the office (not to wander the halls) and notify the office by phone.

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Behavioral Office Referral Address ______________________________ ______________________________

CC_____ATT_____Ltr_____ Student Conf_____ Disc_____MF_____ STUDENT_________________________________________________________GRADE____________ DATE__________PERIOD___________REFERRED BY______________________________________ REASON FOR REFERRAL______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

TEACHER ACTION TAKEN PRIOR TO THIS REFERRAL: (Please include dates when action was taken on line provided below) Dates Dates _____Student given verbal warning in class _____Conference with parent/guardian _____Held a conference with the student _____Consulted with counselor/administrator _____Contacted parent/guardian _____Other/Teacher comments___________________________________________________________

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN: _____Conference held with Student__________Counselor__________Parent_________Teacher_________ _____Date of parent contact___________Name____________________Time_______Phone____________ _____Community Service – Number of tasks ________________ Dates ____________________ _____After school detention – Date___________Time__________ _____Saturday School Date__________________________________________ _____Dates of student suspension_________________________Date student returns________________ _____Police notified – Date______________________________ _____Other___________________________________________________________________________ REMARKS___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Other Students referred __________________________ __________________________ Incident Code #___________ __________________________ __________________________ Student signature_______________________________________________________________________ Administrator Signature__________________________________________________________________ White copy to student discipline file Yellow copy to originator

10/03 ck Pink copy to Administrator

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OFFICE REFERRALS Discipline referrals should be written as specific as possible to include interventions previously implemented. Use the Office Referral Form. Good classroom management is promoted by clearly defined behavior expectations and using conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate conflicts. LUNCH DETENTION Tardies AND unexcused absences SUSPENSION State law and district policy require communication about disciplinary information concerning any student enrolled in the school to any teacher or counselor who has direct contact with the student. Persons who receive such information shall maintain the confidentiality of the information and shall not communicate the information to any other person. The viewing of disciplinary files must be authorized by the principal or designee. Files may not be removed from the office and should be viewed in an inconspicuous location. Teachers must provide work for the student during suspension. Students that are suspended, by school board policy, are allowed to make up work missed per District Regulation JH-R. Make-up Work for Unexcused Absences Make-up work shall be allowed following an unexcused absence, including an unexcused absence due to suspension, with the goal of providing the student an opportunity to keep up with the class and as an incentive to attend school. Students who complete the required make-up work within the required timelines will receive full academic credit earned for the make-up work with the following exception: All makeup work for unexcused absences will be penalized one letter grade from the grade earned . CLASSROOM SUSPENSION A new state law gives teachers the power to conduct a “classroom suspension.” This power is limited to behavior that is “causing a substantial disruption in the classroom”. However, teachers will be held to the same standards of due process, reporting, recording and communication that exist for administrators. Refer to the Student Conduct Code booklet for more information on suspension procedures. GRADES Input and update grades on a weekly basis. Grades must be entered in Infinite Campus by 12:30 p.m. on Monday for eligibility. Each 6 week progress report should note the cumulative grade to date for that student. The county is only accepting the following grades: A, B, C, D, F. Per district policy, we are not using +’s or –‘s, or I grades. F’s – CALLS HOME 1. Keep track of the parents that talk with you during conferences. For those students who are failing your class and their parents DO NOT come to conferences, you must give the parents a call and let them know what the student needs to do to improve their grade. 2. We will mail a second report card home to parents of any student who has an F with a written message. 3. Late Nov/April, when there still is time to improve class performance, make one last contact with parents of a student who is in danger of failing a class. Document your home contacts. October 12, 2017

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4. It is very important to keep your grade book up to date because on a weekly basis we send messages home to parents for students who are failing. ELIGIBILITY Eligibility is done through IC. Grades must be entered weekly in accordance with CHSAA guidelines. Conifer High School abides by two sets of eligibility guidelines – academic and attendance. 1. Academics The guidelines for academic eligibility are established first by CHSAA, the governing body of all Colorado high schools and Conifer High School. CHSAA requires athletes to be in good standing at the end of each semester. Conifer High School has elected to use CHSAA Option B. Option B is to carry and pass 5 full credit classes. Ineligible athletes from last semester are ineligible until October 11th, 2012. The date for regaining eligibility 2nd semester is March 8th, 2013. Grades are checked on a weekly basis. Grades will be checked every Monday. Ineligible athletes will be notified on Tuesday of each week. Athletes must remain ineligible from competition for seven (7) days beginning Thursday. 2. Attendance is checked on a daily basis. The attendance eligibility rules are as follows: - An athlete must attend all of their classes on game days in order to be eligible to compete that day. The only exceptions will be emergencies or an appointment that has been pre-approved by the Head Coach. - An athlete with an unexcused absence during the day will be prohibited from practicing or competing. An athlete who is consistently tardy will risk losing his/her eligibility on a day-to-day basis. - An athlete cannot dress out if ineligible. The Head Coach has the final decision regarding attendance issues. HOMEWORK The staff of Conifer High School believes that regular homework assignments reinforce and extend the learning opportunities of our students. Each teacher will provide students with guidelines for satisfactory homework completion. Homework assignments are a part of the total grade earned. HONORS Designation and Credit The purpose of HONORS is to provide an accelerated opportunity for students with a high degree of academic ability and motivation. This program is designed to give students an opportunity to realize their full potential and to recognize their achievements when they consistently exceed standards. Honors classes are graded on a 5 point scale. Characteristics of an Honor Student  Consistently exceeds the standards  Demonstrates consistently high levels of critical thinking  Conducts extended in-depth research  Demonstrates a high level of interest in the subject  Is able to perform effectively both as part of a team and independently  Consistently demonstrates leadership through positive role modeling

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HONOR ROLL REQUIREMENTS Honor Roll is calculated at the end of each semester. The Requirements for Honor Roll are:  Minimum of 5 classes  No Incompletes  > 4.0 Highest Honors  3.5 - 3.9 High Honors  3.0 - 3.49 Honors ATTENDANCE TARDY PROCEDURE CDE State Mandates: 1. Students can be marked absent or unexcused if the student arrives after 50% of the scheduled attendance period. 2. The school must be notified of excused absences no later than 24 hours following the beginning of the absence. Proposal: In order for the Conifer High School tardy/attendance proposal to be implemented successfully, the following groups must agree to the proposed covenants: Teacher Responsibilities: 1. Take attendance at the beginning of class. 2. Change absence to tardy if a student comes to class during the 1 st half of class. 3. Teachers maintain written record of student tardies to verify # of times tardy to class. (Example: Use a sign-in sheet for attendance/tardy students, and/or keep a physical record of attendance as well as the computer entry). 4. Tardy Procedure: a. 1st tardy – teacher gives student a warning or consequence (last tardy standing, etc.) b. 2nd tardy – teacher gives student a warning or consequence. c. 3rd tardy – teacher should call home or uses Messenger (phone dialer) to let parents know that their student has 3 unexcused tardies and to explain the consequence for the 4 th tardy. Teachers need to document the date of the phone call/message and CC message to administration. (Teachers will be trained in Campus Messenger). d. 4th tardy – teacher notifies (such as email or written notice) security so that a detention can be issued by campus supervisors/security.

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Campus Supervision: 1. Review daily/weekly attendance report for unexcused absences and tardies (Full day unexcused absences are the priority). 2. Conference/confront students to verify the validity of the absence by having students call their parents. (Example: If parents forgot to call in the absence). 3. If the absence is unexcused or parent does not answer, issue the student a detention slip, to be served during lunch. 4. Review notifications from teachers of students with 4th tardy, and monitor additional tardies. a. Issue students a detention slip for the 4th unexcused tardy from any individual class period to be served during lunch. b. Notify Administration when students have more than 4 tardies, 3 unexcused absences from any individual class period (skipping class), and patterns of tardies and truancy in multiple classes. 5. Supervise lunch detentions. Administrative Responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A.P. reads Attendance Reports received from Attendance Office. Follows up with teachers, students and parents for repeated or chronic attendance problems. Conduct tardy sweeps. Follow-up consequence for students who miss detentions. Follow-up consequence for students who have more than 4 tardies, 3 unexcused absences from any individual class period, and patterns of tardies and truancy in multiple classes. 6. Examples of consequences may be: campus clean up, in-school suspension, loss of privileges, out of school suspension, no pass list. 7. A.P. follows up with teachers, students and parents for repeated or chronic attendance problems. Attendance Secretary: 1. Run daily attendance report for unexcused absences and tardies. 2. Send the report to campus supervision. District Regulation JH-R Student Absences and Excuses Makeup Work for Excused Absences It is essential that students absent from school make up work missed. It is the responsibility of the student and parent or guardian to initiate requests for and pick up makeup work for an excused absence. For a short absence, the student may request makeup work on the day he or she returns to class. Additionally, homework can be requested through the Conifer homepage under ‘Absent Student Homework Request’, or direct contact with the teacher for extended absences. Makeup work should reflect class assignments missed during the absence. Time allowed to make up work is twice the number of classes or days missed (two days allowed for makeup work for each day of absence); October 12, 2017

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however, an extension of this time limit may be approved by the school administration. Students who complete makeup work within the required timeline will receive full academic credit earned for the makeup work. Unexcused Absences Any absence from school or class without approval of the school administration and parents will be considered an unexcused absence. Each unexcused absence shall be entered on the student's record and the parents or guardian of the student receiving an unexcused absence shall be notified orally or in writing by the school (via the phone dialer in Campus). Unexcused absences will subject the student to appropriate consequences, including disciplinary measures such as suspension from school in accordance with law and/or the imposition of academic sanctions for classes missed. At the senior high school level, persistent unexcused absenteeism may, in the judgment of the teacher and school administration, result in a failing grade. Court action may be initiated by the designated school authorities when deemed necessary in order to enforce school attendance requirements. The maximum number of unexcused absences a student may incur before judicial proceedings are initiated to enforce compulsory attendance is four (4) days in one month or ten(10) days in one year. Makeup Work for Unexcused Absences Makeup work shall be allowed following an unexcused absence, including an unexcused absence due to suspension, with the goal of providing the student an opportunity to keep up with the class and as an incentive to attend school. Students who complete the required makeup work within the required timelines (will receive full academic credit earned for the makeup work with the following exception; All makeup work for unexcused absences may be penalized one letter grade from the grade earned). BLOCK PERIOD EXPECTATIONS There are many benefits for both students and teachers when learning in a block schedule. One benefit is that it provides teachers with blocks of teaching time that allow and encourage the use of active teaching strategies and greater student involvement. It is paramount to design lessons differently so that the extended amount of time is used effectively. Here is one example of lesson design provided in Teaching in the Block, Strategies for Engaging Active Learners, Canady, Robert L., Ed.  Homework Review (10-15 minutes) o Inside-Outside Circles, Pairs-check, Think-Pair-Share, Team Interview, Send a Problem  Presentation (20-25 minutes) o Interactive Lecture, Inductive Thinking, Socratic Seminars, Inquiry, Synectics  Activity (30-35 minutes) o Jigsaw, Send a Problem, Team Review, Writing Lab, Computer Reinforcement.  Guided Practice (10-15 Minutes)  Reteach (10-15 minutes)  Closure (5-10 minutes)  Varying instructional strategies will help use the time constructively. DO NOT give your students out of classroom breaks or dismiss class early! (Pay attention to the staff bulletins for the “no pass list” for students. Found under your own heading, under passes) SEMINAR Seminar is dedicated to teacher access. Students may move from home rooms to their teacher’s rooms with pre-arranged passes. Other activities such as assemblies, pep rallies, counseling issues, specific assessments, and parent conferences with specific students, interventions, book clubs, registration, LINK activities, class October 12, 2017

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information etc. may be scheduled during Seminar. This scheduling plan is intended to reduce interference with regular classroom time. GREEN DAYS 1/Seminar 7:25-9:00 Seminar Grading Policy / Philosophy: Seminar gives students the opportunity to meet with teachers for help, work on assignments and class projects, or participate in sustained silent reading. Other activities such as assemblies, registration, LoboTrax, LINK activities, etc. may be scheduled during Seminar on an as needed basis. Student must use a Blue Sheet to leave their Seminar homeroom and meet with their teacher(s). Seminar attendance is important for students’ academic success and a student must achieve 80% or greater attendance to earn a passing grade for their Seminar class (1/4 credit per semester). Note: When determining the 80% attendance, please differentiate between a student absent from Seminar only and a student absent for the entire day. Outcomes: o Keep students in their assigned Seminar for the first 10 minutes – Do not release students with Blue Sheet passes until after 7:35 a.m. o Students should be encouraged to develop responsible behaviors by carrying their Blue Sheet during seminar, not losing their Blue Sheet, and having teachers’ signatures (or stamps) on the Blue Sheet. It is recommended that the Seminar teacher verifies the student’s Blue Sheet has been signed (or stamped) by teachers. o The Blue Sheet must be signed (or stamped) by the sending teacher and the receiving teacher must sign (or stamp) the Blue Sheet for the student to be sent to the next teacher or return to their Seminar teacher. o Attendance Point System – Recommended Students can earn up to Two Points per Seminar class toward achieving 80% or greater attendance. Total points earned by a student are based on the number of Seminar classes provided each semester. o Regular Green Days: Students earn two points if they arrive at school during the first ten minutes of Seminar - by 7:35 a.m. on Regular Green Days Students earn one point if they arrive after 7:35 a.m. but before 8:15 a.m. Students earn zero points if they arrive after 8:15 a.m. o Late Start Green Days: Students earn two points if they arrive at school during the first ten minutes of Seminar – by 8:30 a.m. on Late Start Green Days Students earn one point if they arrive after 8:30 a.m. but before 8:40 a.m. Students earn zero points if they arrive after 8:40 a.m. October 12, 2017

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o Students should be motivated to maintain good academic standing in all their coursework at Conifer. Teacher can use the weekly eligibility report (found on the restricted teacher drive) to notify students of poor grades. The eligibility report should also be used to give permission for student participation in club meetings, assemblies, or other activities. o During seminar, teachers and club sponsors should schedule club meetings, assemblies, and activities through the Seminar Google Calendar. This will prevent over-scheduling and unnecessary conflicts. o The library is a great resource in our school. Students wanting to go to the library during Seminar need to pre-arrange a pass with a librarian the day before. o Students on the No-Pass list need to have an adult escort to travel between classrooms or to use the restroom. Before requesting an escort, the seminar teacher or main office needs to verify the student’s schedule to ensure the student has the teacher. o Teachers need to refer to the teacher absentee list to avoid sending students to a substitute during Seminar. STUDY HALL Study Hall is dedicated to promoting the skill of reading and providing time for students to complete homework. Students are required to bring school work or their choice of appropriate printed reading material. Silent reading should be completed during the first 20 minutes of study hall. COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND SYLLABUS A written document briefly describing the course syllabus and expectations is to be distributed to every student during the first week of each semester. Please also post a copy of this document on your website and discuss it at Back-to-School Night. A copy of this handout must be submitted to the principal and should address the following described areas: Curriculum/Content Standards Where does this course fit in the sequence of other courses in your discipline? What will students know by the end of the course? What will students be able to do by the end of the course? Instructional Materials Textbook Supplementary materials Behavioral Expectations C.H.S. guidelines for student conduct Materials that must be brought to class General student responsibilities Grading Policies and Procedures Grades and grading scales Conditions for extra credit work Make-up work policy (that conforms to District policy about excused and unexcused absences) How often is your Grade Book updated for parent viewing on Parent Portal? Consequences for… October 12, 2017

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Incentives and rewards Truancies Tardiness Excessive unexcused absences COPIERS We have copiers within every department in the building for teachers use. Additionally, two Toshiba’s are in the TRC which is located 2 doors down from the Counseling Department. These are to be used for large production of copies. They will sort and staple. You have access to these machines. The copier located in the main office is programmed for office/counseling/cafeteria use only. We have a para-professional working in the TRC who will operate those high-speed machines for the teachers. This is cost efficient and will free up your time as well. Hours that the para-professional is available are 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. If you experience any challenges with the copiers, please see the TRC para.

COPYRIGHT GUIDELINES The following was designed to help Jeffco staff members understand and abide by the rules of copyright protection. The guidelines are based on the Copyright Law and subsequent guidelines, amendments and endorsements. It was last revised 4/03. Teachers and schools are responsible for following all applicable, current laws. Teachers PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED  Single copy: chapter of book  Copying several chapters per book  Single copy: article from magazine or newspaper.  Copying several articles per magazine  Single copy: short story, short essay, short poem  Copying consumables: workbooks, copyrighted exercise sheets, tests  Single copy: chart, graph, diagram, picture or non syndicated, non-copyrighted cartoon  Photocopying worn ditto masters

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Teachers: Multiple copies for classroom/instructional Purposes PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED Complete poem less than 250 words (not more  Using/making multiple copies of same material semester than 2 pages) after semester Excerpt from long poem not to exceed 250 words  Creating “anthologies” Article, story, or essay less than 2500 words  Copying workbooks and other works meant to be used once by one students Excerpt (from above) less than 1,000 words or 10% of total, whichever is less  Copying shall not be directed by higher authority One chart, graph, diagram, picture, or non Copying more than one or two excerpts from a single author syndicated, non-copyrighted cartoon per book or during one class term periodical  Copying from workbooks, tests, or other consumables. Works combining prose, poetry, etc., less than 10% Copying a black lined master. of whole IF… o Copying is for one course only o Insufficient time to request permission o One work from a single author o Less than 3 authors from collective work October 12, 2017

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9 or less instances of multiple copying per term Copying not used to create or replace anthologies o Same copying not repeated next term o Students not charged beyond photocopying fees.  Classroom quantities of current news articles if individual articles not copyrighted  All multiple copying must be at the inspiration of the individual teacher and the decision to use the material so close to the date needed for instruction as to preclude securing copyright permission from the copyright holder Big Books PERMITTED  One illustration per book  Two pages per book as long as they don’t comprise more than 10% of the book  NOTE: Occasionally publishers of big books have given the District permission to copy that exceeds the normal fair use guidelines. Any letters granting additional permission will be kept on file by the library information specialist

NOT PERMITTED  Copying “just” the text from a big book or picture book  Making an audio-tape of someone narrating a big book or picture book

Audiovisual Materials PERMITTED  Creating slide sets from books, magazines, etc., as long as only one per source used  Making one overhead transparency of one page of one workbook  Converting a damaged filmstrip to a slide set, keeping same order minus damaged frames  Enlarging a map with an opaque projector for tracing but not duplicating color scheme, symbols, etc.  Copying non-dramatic literary, audiovisual works for use by blind or deaf individuals

NOT PERMITTED  Copying audio tapes or video tapes for archival or backup purposes  Reproducing musical works or converting from one form to another (record to cassette)  Copying any audiovisual work in its entirety (except off-air taping)  Converting from one medium format to another  Recording the text of a book or textbook onto an audiocassette

Music PERMITTED  Emergency copies for performance provided copies are later purchased  For study or teaching, single or multiple copies of excerpts  IF… o Excerpts do not constitute a performable unit such as a movement or aria  Editing purchased copies for simplification

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Copying for performances Copying to create anthologies Copying to avoid purchasing Copying but excluding copyright notice Performing a work without a license or paying royalty fees

Video (Educational/Instructional OFF-AIR Taping) PERMITTED  May record program OFF-AIR  IF….

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Program is used for instructional purposes, or face-to-face teaching, not for entertainment or filler Program is requested by a teacher Program is shown once and repeated once per class by individual teacher during first 10 consecutive school days after broadcast Program is not retained beyond 45 calendar days Program is recorded in its entirety (need not be used in its entirety) After first 10 consecutive school days, program is used only for evaluation by teacher

 Showing a program after ten days  Showing for motivation, filler, or entertainment purposes  Taping a program at home, using it in the classroom, and subsequently retaining in personal collection

Video (OFF-AIR Taping at Home) PERMITTED  May tape program at home and bring to school to use but all educational guidelines must be followed  May show “home” tape if criteria are followed and if tape legally made

NOT PERMITTED  Individual who taped program may not retain it.

Video (Cable) PERMITTED  May tape programs being simultaneously broadcast (see OFF-AIR educational/instructional guidelines)  May show videos or motion pictures via cable within a building as long as programs are used in face-to-face teaching and are of an instructional nature

NOT PERMITTED  May not tape programs not being broadcast simultaneously (CNN, Discover, Disney, HBO, etc) unless prior approval or license obtained from cable network  May not show programs of a musical, dramatic, or entertainment nature  May not copy cable or satellite programs without permission. Note: Educators may use cable magazines, like Cable in the Classroom for varying copying/retention rights of individual programs.

Video (purchased or rented) PERMITTED  Showing purchased or rented videotape for curriculum-supported, face-to-face teaching activities

NOT PERMITTED  Showing purchased or rented videotape for entertainment, rewards, rainy days, filler or non-instructional purposes.  Note: Performance rights may be acquired at time of purchase; then it’s legal to show such videos for noninstructional events.

Video (Satellite Transmissions) PERMITTED  Copying from a satellite transmission will depend on the contractual agreement with the satellite company

NOT PERMITTED  Copies of motion pictures, other AV works, choreographic works and pantomimes  Copies of broadcasts that are of a “general cultural nature” or intended for transmission as part of an information storage and retrieval system

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Software PERMITTED  Copying into RAM if copying is necessary to use the program  One copy for archival purposes  Probably may make a 3.5” disk from a 5 ¼” disk if the 5 ¼” disk is considered the archival copy  Backup copies of hard drives as long as they are not used to run another drive  Library lending of public domain software

NOT PERMITTED  Circulation of archival copy  “networking” software without license or permission  Loading a single copy of a software program onto several computers for simultaneous use  Making copies of a copyrighted software for student use

Databases PERMITTED  May download searches

NOT PERMITTED  Downloaded searches should not be retained  Downloaded material may not be used to create a derivative work

CD-ROM PERMITTED  Printing out pages of reference or other works for study or teaching

NOT PERMITTED  Printing out large section of work

Musicals, Dramatic and Non-Dramatic Performances 

PERMITTED School chorus performance open to the public

NOT PERMITTED  School drama club performing copyrighted play broadcast over cable to classes  Recording of choral or instrumental concerts and then giving or selling recording to parents

Multimedia PERMITTED  Teacher or student-developed multimedia program or copyrighted programs for us in classroom only  Note: Students may keep their work indefinitely; teachers may keep their work for only two years.  IF: the following limitations are observed: o Motion media – use of up to 10% or 3 min., whichever is less, of an individual program o Text – up to 10% or 1000 words, whichever is less; short poems less than 250 words may be used in their entirety o Music-Up to 10% but no more than 30 sec. From a single work (or combined from separate extracts of a work) o Illustrations, cartoons, photographs – no more than 5 images from a single artist or

NOT PERMITTED  Teacher or student-developed multimedia program of copyrighted works for use in displays, festivals, parent meetings or other public event

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photographer, no more than 10% or 15 images from a single collective work Numerical data sets – up to 10% or 2,550 fields or cells, whichever is less

Internet PERMITTED

NOT PERMITTED

 Downloading public domain software

 Uploading copyrighted software to Internet for downloading  Collecting materials off the Internet and compiling into a new work  Forwarding material off the Internet to friends, co-workers

Digital PERMITTED

NOT PERMITTED  Digitizing a copyrighted slide collection  Scanning copyrighted materials (magazine photograph, cartoon illustration, etc.) for school newspaper

Graphics PERMITTED

NOT PERMITTED

 One graphic per book or periodical  Multiple copies of a single graphic  IF… o Copying is at the instance/inspiration of teacher; copy is for only one course in the school o Here are not more than nine occurrences of multiple copying for that course; and not more than one graphic is copies per book or periodical.

 Adaptation of a popular cartoon character for the school mascot  Copying an image from a coloring book for a worksheet  Making stuffed animals of popular picture book characters  Scanning a cartoon into school newsletter.

Jefferson County Public Schools 1829 Denver West Drive Golden, Co 80401 Phone: (303)982-6500

CLASSROOM CARE To help maintain the building: 1. No food or drink in classrooms or carpeted areas 2. You are authorized and expected to enforce school rules. Encourage students to pick up their trash and keep the building clean. 3. When hanging things on the walls: a. fabric walls/dry wall - push pins work best. b. Windows - scotch tape is preferable to duct tape and masking tape. No duct tape (this leaves a messy residue). c. block walls-masking tape works well. d. use tack strips. e. Do not tape items to plastered walls. 4. Use caution with paint or markers. 5. Monitor and clean student desks daily or as needed. 6. Write “SAVE” on your board if you want it saved. October 12, 2017

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At the end of each day: a. science rooms-have students place chairs on the tables. b. art rooms-have students stack chairs in 5’s. c. band/choir rooms-have students stack chairs in 5’s. Do not paint walls in classroom.

FLEXROOM USE These spaces house computers and several tables for student small group work. To increase the security of the computers in the flex area, each quad should have a plan to ALWAYS have one of the movable walls open to increase the visibility of these areas. Each FLEX area group of teachers will work out a plan to supervise these areas. CLASSROOM SIGNS Please post:  Where your class is meeting if you move the location  Post your classroom rules  Post “No food or drink in the classroom”  Post new school Mission and Vision Statements when developed KEYS Each staff member will be issued keys to their room, which also opens the work room you are assigned to. Cabinet keys are also available--please NOTE that many of the cabinet keys are the same throughout the building. See Angie Sanders or the facilities manager if you need additional keys. Students are not to be given school keys under any circumstances. HEALTH AND WELFARE CLINIC The clinic is located in the main office. It is available to students and staff throughout the school day. In order to go to the clinic, a student must first obtain a pass from his/her teacher. If an accident or illness occurs during lunch or a passing period, a student may go directly to the clinic. There is a sign-in and sign-out procedure that must be followed. A student may carry one (1) dose of non-narcotic prescriptions that are specifically made out to him/her or over the counter remedies such as aspirin. Upon request and with parent approval, the school clinic will store prescriptions. In an effort to reduce clinic visitations that are unnecessary, we will no longer dispense Tylenol. CHILD ABUSE All staff are reminded that any known or suspected child abuse/sexual abuse MUST be reported to Jefferson County Social Services promptly. County forms, including instructions for their proper distribution, are available in the counseling office. Counselors are available to assist staff in filling out the forms, but it is the person hearing of or suspecting the abuse who is responsible for reporting it. It is a good idea to always ask a student who has a visible bruise how he/she got the bruise. If there are questions about the need to report, staff can consult with an administrator or counselor or with Social Services personnel, who are always willing to advise one on how to proceed.

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Teachers who require journal writing or ask students to share personal experiences in other creative ways would be wise to tell students in advance of such assignment and that teachers are required to report any indications of present or past child or sexual abuse. Suicidal or criminal behavior cannot be kept confidential. Students might still choose to write about such things, and if they do, it is usually either a cry for help or attention. In either case, the situation must be taken seriously. If you have concerns about a student or would like to discuss how to proceed with a questionable situation, please see a counselor or administrator immediately. Jeffco Social Services Sheriff’s Office

303-271-4131 or 303-271-4377 303-277-0211

SEXUAL HARASSMENT We have the responsibility to establish an atmosphere for all students and staff that is free of sexual harassment. It is our duty to take all complaints and claims seriously, keep an open mind, investigate promptly, preserve privacy and act in a neutral and professional manner. If a student comes to you with a concern or you witness sexual harassment, you must act. Always consult with a counselor or administrator. Staff members should protect themselves by not only reporting incidents promptly, but also by not placing themselves in situations that open them up to accusations of sexual harassment.

DO NOT TOUCH. . . Remember; treat all body fluids as if they are contaminated with a deadly contagious disease. DO NOT TOUCH! You may request gloves from the clinic if you would like to store a pair in your classroom. Leave all cables from the computer workstation in your classroom and the mounted TV connected at all times. In fact, DO NOT TOUCH any of the control buttons directly on the TV. Only control the TV’s with the Dynacom remotes. DO NOT TOUCH! FINANCIAL PROCEDURES The financial processes have become increasingly difficult and time consuming. Consequently, anytime you need to spend money, PLEASE check with the Financial Secretary FIRST. Some very basic processes are commented on below. Also, for your reference, a PowerPoint Presentation is available by going to S:\COMMON\Financial_Office_Guidelines.ppt Gift Cards Jeffco Policy – Cash gifts and Gift Certificates (or cards) may not be purchased with District funds to be given to employees. ALL forms of liquid compensation (cash or gift cards) to employees must be processed through payroll as additional pay. Money Handling Students may not transport money to the office for teachers. As per Board Policy DM – All money collected by staff should be turned into the financial office on a daily basis. Money that is locked in the October 12, 2017

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financial office safe is covered by District insurance. Money in your desk or file cabinet is not covered. When turning money into the financial office, a Collection Transmittal Form or Group Collection Record needs to accompany the funds. Money may not be turned in without these forms included! Also, please make sure and log all money turned in to the Financial Secretary on the Temporary Cash Log in the financial office. Ordering Supplies/Textbooks, etc. A Conifer HS Expenditure Authorization Form needs to be filled out and signed by your Dept Chair before turning into the Financial Office. The top box must be complete or it will be returned and delay your order. The catalog or order sheet may be attached to the order form if this is easier than filling out the bottom portion of the form. Once the supplies come in, please verify that everything was received and is in satisfactory condition. Notify the financial secretary ASAP if there is problem so it can be rectified. Petty Cash Any reimbursements under $100 will be made via petty cash. All others will be made with a check. The Dept. Chair needs to sign the Petty Cash Voucher before reimbursement will be made. Reimbursement will be made from Petty Cash when original receipts are provided. Credit Card receipts showing only the total charge is not acceptable, ESPECIALLY restaurant receipts. A detailed receipt MUST be provided showing what food and drink items were purchased. Textbook Inventory – At the end of the school year, the Dept. Chairs will receive a Textbook Inventory. This must be turned in prior to leaving for the summer. Fines will not be put in the system until the inventory is turned in! FUNDRAISING PROCEDURES ALL fundraising efforts will be coordinated through the Activity Director. Please schedule your fundraiser as far in advance as possible. We need to be sensitive to over-saturating our community with our fundraising efforts. Athletic Booster Club fundraising efforts also need to be coordinated through the Activities Director. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Class of 2013 & Beyond Class

Credits

English Math Science Social Studies World Language P.E./Health Fine/Practical Arts (Business, Art, Music) Elective Total

4.0 3.0 3.0 3.5 1.0 .5 .5 7.5 23

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Finals are an important part of the student’s academic experience. The skills necessary to organize and synthesize large amounts of information, identify most important themes or concepts, and use time wisely are critical elements in students’ future success. Every teacher must have a final or some appropriate culminating activity during the time scheduled for final tests. We Do Not Give Early Finals. If a family decides to leave early for a vacation, please arrange with the student to make up his/her final when s/he returns. In that case, you will need to give whatever grade the student has earned without the final since we no longer use incompletes. Most cases can be covered by arranging to take a late final. If a student is absent during finals, leave the test and grading instructions with the Principal’s Secretary so a student can make-up the test during vacation and she will place the completed test in the teacher’s box. It is important that we all hold the line as an organization, discourage the practice of missing finals and be consistent. Students DO NOT like to take a late final and will do anything to get out of this, but as an organization we must discourage the practice of leaving early. FERPA COMPLIANCE FOR TEACHERS The following guidelines are offered to assist teachers in complying with the confidentiality requirements concerning student education records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Colorado Public Records Act. For purposes of these guidelines, “education records” are defined to include all records, files, documents and other materials that are maintained by the School District and that contain personally identifiable information on any student, as well as the personally identifiable information itself. What Teachers Cannot Do  

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Disclose education records to other School District employees who do not have a legitimate educational interest in the education records for purposes of carrying out their authorized duties, as determined by the School District. Disclose education records (including student addresses and/or telephone numbers) to other students. This includes allowing any student to see both the name and grade on another student’s work that has been recorded in the teacher’s grade book or is otherwise being maintained by the School District as it is being handed back from the teacher. Display work with a student’s name or other personally identifiable information on it, if the work shows the student’s grade, corrections or other markings used to calculate a grade that has been recorded in the teacher’s grade book or is otherwise being maintained by the School District.

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the teacher’s grade book, however the teacher should not disclose the grades unless otherwise permitted by these guidelines. Grades may not be shared aloud. Display work with a student’s name or other personally identifiable information on it, as long as the work does not show the student’s grade, corrections, or other markings used to calculate a grade that has been recorded in the teacher’s grade book or is otherwise being maintained by the School District. Display anonymous student work showing a grade, corrections, or other markings used to calculate a grade that has been recorded in the teacher’s grade book or is otherwise being maintained by the School District (i.e., an example of quality work for other students to emulate). Allow students, student assistants and student volunteers to grade, edit and/or correct student work before the results are recorded in the teacher’s grade book or otherwise maintained by the School District. Disclose a student’s grades, corrections or other markings used to calculate a grade that has been recorded in the teacher’s grade book or is otherwise maintained by the School District if the parent of the student (or the student if he/she is 18 years of age or older) has given written permission to do so.

PRIVACY OF INFORMATION Just a reminder about FIRPA (Family Information and Rights to Privacy Act) and student privacy…Please remember that it is the law and our responsibility to NOT share grades or student discipline information about one student to another. What that means is please do not post grades with names attached or identifiable in your classroom and be careful where you place printed student information that you might get from a counselor, special ed. teacher or administrator. Do not discuss student(s) or guardian(s) with, or in the presence of, other student(s) or guardian(s). COMMUNICATION PARENT CONTACT As a community school, we believe strongly in communicating with our parents. Guidelines:  Be prepared with necessary student information.  Make good news contacts as well.  Communicate early and often especially with failing students.  It is our professional responsibility to return all phone calls/emails within 24 hours. E-MAIL In an effort to effectively communicate to parents, teachers should respond to parents within a 48 hour window. If you would like to talk to the student first, we would like you to use an automatic response after receiving the email. The automatic response should say: “I received your email and due to our block schedule I may not see your son/daughter today or tomorrow. Consequently, I will respond to your email after I speak to the student” (Teachers may fully respond anytime within the window). PHONES/VOICE MAIL You have two phone numbers – your room phone number and your 982 phone number. Your 982 phone number will go directly to VoiceMail (you must be subscribed) 24 hours a day unless a 0 is added to the end of the number by the incoming caller. Check for your messages at least once each day. Return phone calls October 12, 2017

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within 24 hours. Update your voice mail message on a regular basis, after 30 days of no usage the district will de-activate and it will cost CHS to activate again. If you need to make a long distance phone call, go through the main office receptionist. Please have an internal and external greeting for your VoiceMail. CELL PHONES Cell phones are not appropriate to be used during classroom time or staff workshops and meetings. Please have your phone turned off during these times. There are several concerns about distractions that arise when students use cell phones during class time. Specific concerns involve the use of photo phones, on-going emailing and text messaging, and ringing and vibrating phones. Your classroom expectations must include a policy that restricts student cell phone use during class. The CHS staff is also aware that cell phones can help families maintain contact when necessary. Therefore, we have refined the following school-wide cell phone policy:  Students are allowed to carry cell phones  The use of cell phones is restricted to use between classes, before and after school, and during lunch  Students must turn off all cell phone communication equipment during class time.  Parents who need to reach students for emergency purposes during the school day are asked to contact the CHS main office and a message will be put on the Message Board. Only extreme emergency messages will be sent to the student. 

Cell use during class for communication or photographic purposes will result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the teacher.

SUPPLIES Office/classroom type supplies are available from the TRC para. Plan ahead when requesting supplies. For specific or large amounts of supplies, please request from the TRC para-professional and your department will be billed accordingly. TEXTBOOKS  Must be on the approved list. Check with the financial secretary before ordering.  New textbooks must be processed through the library with barcode strips.  Department Chairs will facilitate textbook checkout and inventory process. AV EQUIPMENT Each room has: 27” TV/media retrieval system access Hanging projection screen Telephone Computer work station Overhead projectors - for semester checkout see Media Technician in the Library. Daily Checkout in the library: Tripod screen, TV/VCR/laser disk combo on a cart, boom box, overhead projector, slide projector, digital cameras, camcorders, video projector and laptop carts. STAFF EXPECTATIONS October 12, 2017

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District Policies – Jefferson County School District R-1 Book:

District Policies – Jefferson County School District R-1

Section:

G: Personnel

Title:

Staff Conduct

Number:

GBEB

Status:

Active

Legal:

C.R.S. 18-12-105.5 (weapons on school grounds) CC.R.S. 19-3-301 through -315 (child-abuse reporting) C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (8) (employee screenings) C.R.S. 22-32-109.7 (employment inquiries) C.R.S. 22-32-109.8 (6) & (10) (fingerprints – nonlicensed employees) C.R.S. 22-32-109.9 (fingerprints – licensed employees) C.R.S. 22-32-110 (1)(k) (board power to adopt policies governing employee conduct) C.R.S. 24-18-101 through -205 (standards of conduct for public officials and employees)

Adopted:

06/26/1997

Last Revised:

01/26/2009

Last Reviewed: Policy Detail

11/24/2008

All employees have the responsibility to follow rules of conduct established by law and district policy, whether these rules involve employees' own conduct, or conduct they observe that requires reporting, intervention, or other action. This policy is not meant to exhaustively list all expectations and rules of conduct, but rather to highlight the most frequent areas where questions of employee responsibility arise. This policy should be read in conjunction with Policy GBEA: Staff Conflicts of Interest. General Responsibilities of all Personnel Essential to the success of ongoing district operations and the instructional/department program, the following specific responsibilities are required of all personnel: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work. Compliance, support, and enforcement of policies and regulations of the district. Diligence in submitting required reports promptly at the times specified. Care and protection of district property. Concern and attention toward their own and the district's legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of students, including the need to ensure that students are supervised at all times. 6. Support for providing healthy learning environments and appropriate role models for students. 7. Conduct themselves in a manner which is not disruptive to the educational and/or supportive programs of the district. 8. It is the responsibility of every administrator to ensure that employee obligations and responsibilities are fulfilled. October 12, 2017

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Felony/Misdemeanor Convictions If, after the district hires an employee, it learns or has good cause to believe that the employee has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a misdemeanor traffic offense or infraction), then the district will make inquiries to the Colorado Department of Education and/or Colorado Bureau of Investigation for purposes of screening the employee. In addition, the district will require the employee to submit to the district a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law-enforcement agency. Fingerprints must be submitted within 20 days of the district's request (the employee will not be charged fees for processing fingerprints under these circumstances). The fingerprints will be forwarded to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation ( CBI ) which will conduct a state and national fingerprint-based criminal-history check. Information garnered from this inquiry may cause the district to take disciplinary action against an employee, up to and including dismissal from employment. Unlawful Behavior Involving Children The district may ask the Colorado Department of Education and/or Colorado Bureau of Investigation if it has information indicating that a current employee has been convicted of, pleaded nolo contendere to, or received a deferred sentence or deferred prosecution for a felony or misdemeanor crime involving unlawful sexual behavior or unlawful behavior involving children. Information garnered from this inquiry may cause the district to take disciplinary action against an employee, up to and including dismissal from employment. The Superintendent is authorized to conduct an internal investigation or to take any other necessary steps if information is received from a county department of social services or a law enforcement agency that a suspected child abuse perpetrator is a school district employee. Such information shall remain confidential except that the superintendent shall notify the Colorado Department of Education of the child abuse investigation. Reporting Child Abuse Any school official or employee who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect, or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect, as defined by statute, shall immediately report or cause a report to be made in accordance with district policy JLF, Reporting Child Abuse. Weapons No district employee may possess or use any dangerous weapon on district property, in any district vehicle, or at any district-sponsored activity regardless of location, except as provided by law or with specific authorization from the Superintendent or designee. "Dangerous weapon" for purposes of this policy has the same meaning as it does in policy JICI, Weapons in School. FORMS The following forms are available at the top of the staff mailboxes: Building Use Group Collection Forms Office Referral Field Trip Collection Transmittals Personal Leave of Absence October 12, 2017

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Petty Cash

Expense Authorization Form

Professional Growth

If you need other forms, see the Principal’s Secretary. STAFF ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS The teacher workday at Conifer High School is scheduled from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Educational research has confirmed for us a truth that we have long known: when teachers and students are present in classrooms on a regular basis, improved learning results can be expected. TEACHER WORKDAY As per 9-1 of the negotiated agreement, all teachers on the regular salary schedule may be assigned teaching and school-related duties for a maximum of forty (40) hours per week, including duty-free lunch time. The hours a teacher works per day shall be determined by the local school schedule. Our workday, as defined by Conifer Administration is 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. From 2:35 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. is for teacher planning time, PLC, committee meetings and staff meetings. ASSEMBLIES Throughout the year, we will have assemblies of different varieties. Since all assemblies are planned during school hours, all students and staff are required to attend. We appreciate your help with supervising and guiding students toward the gym or food court. Teachers who are on PLAN during an assembly are expected to stand by an outer door nearest their classroom to direct students toward the gym. Please sit in the student sections. During some programs, you may be given a specific hall duty. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INFORMATION We know that once in a while, things happen to all of us that keep us from our classrooms or necessitate that we leave the building during the school day. If you find yourself in one of these situations, please use the following guidelines:  If you come in later than the usual start time, or leave the building during the school day, please sign in and out at Principal’s Secretary desk.  If you need to leave the building during the scheduled work day for any reason, please check out with the Principal’s Secretary.  Only half-day and whole-day absences will be charged against a teacher’s sick or personal time.  If you have an individual situation that will take you out of the building during the scheduled school day on a regular basis, please see your evaluating administrator for direction. Substitute Office

System Office

303-982-6969 303-982-6523

If you need to cancel a substitute, call the sub office and speak to a staff member. Canceling the job on the system does not cancel the substitute, only the job #. The substitute is still assigned and will report to the school. Substitutes that are not properly canceled are charged to the school. Curriculum leave requires an account number for the absence to be charged to. Please make sure to put the account number on the yellow leave card before turning it in to the Principal’s Secretary prior to your taking leave.

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Follow the directions provided with the county automated system. When you are absent for any reason, you must arrange for your own substitute. In addition, please call the Principal’s Secretary to inform the school directly of your absence. Arrange to leave lesson plans that a substitute teacher can follow successfully. If the absence was unexpected, you may fax, E-mail, give plans to someone that lives close to you, call a department member and advise them of your plans or call the principal’s secretary and leave plans. If your absence is a personal leave or a professional short leave of absence, you must fill out the appropriate form BEFORE your absence and obtain approval from the school Principal. Forms are available above the mailboxes or the Principal’s Secretary has the forms for you to complete. There is no form for sick leave. ON-LINE SUB SYSTEM There are two ways to order a substitute – by phone or on-line! You can do either from home. Put in the WebCenter address: http://sems.jeffco.k12.co.us Enter your user ID (Employee ID) Enter your PIN You are ready to go! The system is very user friendly – once you have logged on, you can get directions by clicking On-Line Help. TRY THIS SYSTEM THE NEXT TIME YOU NEED A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER! QUALITY WORKER & RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN By using the Quality Worker Standards in your class expectations you: o Hold students accountable for their behavior. o Show connections between school and work success. High Quality  I have perfect attendance  I am on time  I model courteous and considerate behavior  I consistently promote responsible behavior towards authority  I come to class prepared to work and ready to learn  I consistently utilize excellent listening skills  I promote a positive team atmosphere  I complete all assignments and turn in work on time  I respond appropriately towards authority  I am interested in my work  I am a willing and cooperative team member  I turn in all assignments  I review my work for improvement and present work that demonstrates my best effort Proficient  I have regular attendance and only miss class for excused activities/absences  I am usually punctual  I am usually considerate and tolerant of others  I need to be reminded of confidentiality Unemployable  I have poor attendance October 12, 2017

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FIELD TRIPS / Activities CHS forms must be used when organizing a field trip and are available from the Activities Director. These include permission slips for drivers, chaperones and riders. All forms (including permission slips) and student lists must be turned in to the Activities Director two weeks prior to the event. Overnight trip paperwork must be turned in 30 school days (6 weeks) in advance. Buses will be ordered through the Athletic/Activities Secretary. It is your responsibility to provide the Attendance Secretary student lists two weeks in advance so students are excused with a school related reason. Teachers and the Clinic Aid are to be notified of an upcoming trip a minimum of two weeks in advance (or as soon as the information is available). If a student has been absent from other classes excessively or is not in good academic standing, he/she will not be allowed to attend the excursion. If a student in your class is not attending the field trip, you must prearrange a supervised location and work to be done for that student. Please do not expect the library to absorb this student. Activities – Competition  Teacher request for approval of student activity travel – ADMIN give approval  Letter to parent with itinerary/permission slips  Eligibility list – 3 weeks prior to competition  Pre-arranged notification form to students for teachers to sign Additional General Rules  No class trips in December and May, and during TCAP  If traveling by car, you will need a separate permission slip  Notify staff of field trip in a timely fashion (a minimum of two weeks prior)  Give Attendance Secretary and Clinic Aid a list of students  Notify food court manager  In case of an emergency, the Principal, or an Assistant Principal, must be contacted at 303-982-5255. Administrator’s Responsibilities  Notify teacher that request has been OK’d  Help with arranging Tripster Insurance for overnight **For overnight trips, if a student with NO insurance is going overnight – arrange Tripster Insurance through the county. COMMUNITY SERVICE Conifer H.S. Community Service “Life’s most urgent question is; what are you going to do for others?” – MLK, Jr. Conifer H.S. Community Service Mission Statement October 12, 2017

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An individual’s education extends beyond the classroom. Community service programs at CHS provide students with opportunities that encourage and cultivate social responsibility, community involvement, and a life-long commitment to serving others. This can be accomplished by students embracing meaningful service opportunities; such services that help foster mutually beneficial relationships between CHS and the community. Requirements for Community Service Special recognition will be given (a tassel or cord or medal…etc., at graduation) to any graduating senior achieving 200 hours or more of community service. Class credit vs. volunteer – definition A. If a student is enrolled in a class where Community Service (CS) is a requirement for the class, the maximum number of CS hours a student can receive towards the 200 Club Award is 10/annum. B. If a student is participating in a co-curricular activity (i.e. Key Club, DECA, NHS,…etc), the maximum number of CS hours a student can receive towards the 200 Club Award is 10/annum. C. If a student is performing volunteer CS hours without school sponsored supervision and the activity has received prior approval from the Activities Assistant Principal, all hours will be recognized (1-1) towards the 200 Club. D. Students participating in curricular and co-curricular activities may receive 1-1 CS hours if they exceed the predetermined number of CS hours required by that particular program (i.e. NHS requires 20 hrs/semester/student to receive 10 hours of recognized 200 Club hours. Any hours exceeding the required 20 hours will be counted (1-1) in addition to the 10 hours already allocated towards the 200 Club) Evaluation process of CS Evaluation forms will be monitored by the teacher sponsor. Teachers/sponsors will turn in to the Activity Secretary every semester where a portfolio will be kept for each individual student. If the Community Service activity has no sponsor or is not affiliated with a building sponsored activity, evaluation sheets will be turned in to the Activity Secretary by the student to be reviewed by the Activity Director for approval. Community Service forms are available in the Main Office LIBRARY Our library is a combined school/Jeffco Public Library. The public library hours are Monday - Friday, 3:00-9:00; Saturday, 10:00-5:00; Sunday, 12:00-5:00. PASSES Any student in the hall during class must have a pass. Counseling passes are blue, administrative passes are red and clinic passes are yellow. R-RATED MATERIALS All use of R-rated materials must be approved by the principal. Consider the following before proposing such material: Material – “must be appropriate for instructional use” October 12, 2017

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Grade Level – “should be within the level of the student’s ability and maturity and consistent with community standards”. Rating - state rating (or that the movie is not rated) Relevance to Curriculum – “contributing to the attainment of the educational objectives of the course.” Screening guidelines: A. General Screening Process: When materials that may be controversial or R-rated/unrated are to be used, the following process needs to be followed:  Reviewed by teacher and principal 2 weeks in advance  Parent letter/note sent and returned with signature  The screening process should question use of 1) violence, 2) sex, 3) nudity, 4) inappropriate language and/or 5) a controversial subject. B. If you use a semester parent permission slip: A list of all materials must be presented within the first week of the class and a description of the screening process. The list of materials to be used for the semester should be listed and reviewed with students and guardians in conjunction with Class Expectation sheet. It is paramount that an explanation is included as to the relevance this material has to the curriculum/standards, “contributing to the attainment of the educational objectives of the course”. This is especially true in regards to “controversial materials”. C. The Student Screening Process must be included with the Class Expectation sheet as well. It should clearly explain that student projects should not use R rated material in class without using the screening process and getting approvals and permission slips. SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS Conifer High School is committed to preparing all students to be productive and successful members of our community. Students with special needs may be served within the regular education program and/or through the special education department. Some students will require the specific accommodations of a Section 504 Plan while others will need the modifications articulated in their Individual Education Plan (IEP). If you suspect that a student has learning or unusual difficulties for which he/she may need assistance beyond that typically offered in a regular classroom, please contact the school Social Worker for consultation and possible evaluation. MASTER CALENDAR The Master Calendar can be found in the Appendix SNOW DAYS It is likely that each year we will experience a day in which the Conifer area schools will not have school due to snow. The school phone tree will be activated in the case of any emergency like a snow day and listen to the radio (KOA). If school is closed for any unexpected reason, the next day back at school will stay the same color day (green or silver) that it would have been if school was not closed. STUDENT ASSISTANTS  Credit .25 (An additional .25 can be approved by an administrator.)  Grades - Pass/Fail  Student assistants should be under your supervision all period. They can be in your

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classroom or working in the resource center next to your office but NOT working in the teacher office area. Do not release student assistants from class early.  Teachers may have a maximum of two student assistants per semester  Student Assistants cannot have access to teacher’s keys  All student assistants must sign a confidentiality agreement (See Appendix)

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