WELCOME TO THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR!
Within the next four years, Cripple Creek-Victor Junior and Senior High Schools will provide excellent education for each student and will produce motivated high performing students who have attained exemplary 21st century skills.
Our schools will motivate students to learn critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, and social skills in order to increase student achievement. Students will be self-directed in learning and accountable for their future.
· Respect
· Responsibility
· Caring
· Family
· Trust
We believe that all students possess a gift or talent in certain areas and we hope for you to realize and develop your areas of expertise. We offer extra help through clinics and on-line services to reach any student at any level. We pride ourselves in the technology that we will offer this year and those after. These are truly exciting times for our students as they begin to realize how much we care about their success. We believe we can establish an environment where all students and staff are cared for and have their needs addressed.
Rules and regulations do help to create an environment that ensures fairness and the right to a safe and productive learning environment. The handbook is presented for you to understand the expectations and procedures of the school. They are designed to protect the rights of all stakeholders involved and to help with the orderly everyday functions of the school.
Finally, we strive to not just be an adequate school but one of excellence and you can be proud to be a part of the student body. We work hard and have fun to achieve our victories and academic improvements. We want you to celebrate with us as a family for all that we will do this year. I am excited and look forward to working with the staff, students, parents, and community.
Go Pioneers!! We can do this!
HISTORY
Every community takes pride in its schools and the Cripple Creek/Victor School District is no exception. Around the turn of the century there were five schools in Cripple Creek, including a school in Lawrence, Mound City, Arequa Gulch, Hull's Camp and in Anaconda. Victor schools were opened one year later.
Teller County separated from El Paso County in 1899. The District was organized for business on May 9, 1898. One of the first things accomplished was the adoption of a free textbook system.
The first Cripple Creek High School was erected in 1897. The gym, math, and science rooms were added to the structure in 1899.
The cornerstone of the Victor High School bears the date of August 21, 1899. Other Victor schools included Lincoln, Washington, and Garfield schools.
In 1900 there were fewer than 5,000 high schools in the United States. This area's schools were rated among the best in the nation.
In 1900 there were 104 teachers in the Cripple Creek School system and in 1905 the system had 120 teachers. Schools in Independence had five teachers. Anaconda, Spring Creek, Altman, Cameron, Gillette, and Goldfield each had three buildings. The school in south Goldfield had an attendance of 600 students.
Attendance in the Cripple Creek and Victor High Schools continued to climb to a high of 269 in Cripple Creek and 280 in Victor in 1915. At the beginning of World War I many people left what has been called by many, "The World's Greatest Gold Camp." Following World War I, there was a renewed interest in gold mining and enrollment again reached the 200 level. By 1970 there were only 169 total students in the Cripple Creek/Victor School District. At this time, the elementary school for the district was located in Victor and the High School was located in Cripple Creek. Enrollment had increased to a total of 311 students in the district by 1987.
On April 1, 1975, a bond issue was passed almost five to one approving a bond of $1,800,000 for the construction and equipping of a new K-12 grade complex for the district. The facility was dedicated on January 11, 1976.
On April 20, 1988, the Board of Education approved the purchase of a modular building to house two additional classrooms. The old gymnasium was purchased for use as a bus garage and storage area.
In 1992, the Board contracted to remodel the interior of the K-12 complex. A new library area, additional classrooms, and an unfinished lower level were constructed. In January 1995, the lower level was opened as classrooms for junior and senior high school students.
A bond issue was passed in November 1994, to build Cresson Elementary School. Cresson Elementary is a K-6 facility and also has a preschool program. Cresson Elementary was dedicated in the fall of 1996.
An Alternative Educational School housed within the secondary building was implemented in November, 1999, specifically designed for students who are unable to adapt to the regimen of a traditional school setting. The funding for the Mountain Alternative School was made possible through a grant provided by the Community of Caring Foundation.
DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
We, the members of the Cripple Creek-Victor School community, are committed to developing a safe environment and life-long learners who value themselves, contribute to their community, and succeed in a changing world.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Achieving excellence one student at a time”
PHILOSOPHY
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING
Students are in a unique position to make positive contributions to the improvement of the educational program and to the operation of a more effective school system.
Therefore, it is the Board's belief that students, in keeping with their level of maturity, should be encouraged to participate in the development of policies, regulations and procedures that affect them. Their participation in decision-making shall be considered part of the educational process.
Class or school organization and school government organizations, such as student council may be formed to offer practice in self-government and to serve as channels for the expression of student ideas and opinions.
The Board shall take into consideration student opinions in establishing policies that directly affect student programs, activities, privileges and other areas of student sensitivity.
Students shall be welcomed at Board meetings and granted privileges of speaking in line with such privileges extended the general public.
THIS HANDBOOK IS A GUIDE FOR JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND A SUMMARY OF BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING STUDENTS AT THE CRIPPLE CREEK-VICTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN HOWEVER, THIS HANDBOOK MAY NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ADDITIONS, REVISIONS OR RECISIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
EVERY STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO READ AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THIS HANDBOOK.
PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND HAVE YOUR PARENT SIGN THEN SHOW THIS PAGE TO YOUR FIRST HOUR TEACHER. SIGNATURE SIGNIFIES KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION CONTRACT.
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
SIGNATURE OF PARENT
Contents are listed alphabetically by topic as much as possible. If you have a question, please contact your principal or counselor.
ACADEMICS
Students in grades 11 or 12 who have the majority of their graduation requirements met, may want to consider taking vocational classes at Pikes Peak Community College for part of the day. Numerous programs are offered and students can even earn college credit as well as high school credit. See the counselor for more information.
Students who have attended CC/V for two semesters or more can earn an academic letter or scroll for each two semesters in which a GPA of 3.3 or higher is obtained. Please contact the counselor's office for more information and/or an application form.
Students who maintain at least a B average in certain upper level English, Math, Science, and Social Studies classes may be eligible to earn pins in these areas. Contact the counselor's office for more information.
Grades for high school students are taken at the end of each quarter. Only semester grades are placed in a student’s permanent record. No plus or minus is recorded on the permanent record.
Student’s grades are determined by standards set by each teacher in accordance with administration approval. A copy of a teacher’s grading system should be submitted to the principal during the August Inservice at the start of any school year for approval (or sooner if possible). Each teacher will hand out a copy of his/her class description and grading policies to students as they enroll in that class.
Teachers should use the following guidelines when developing a grading system:
1) The following grade system shall be used:
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
2) Teachers are expected to give an adequate number of grades per week (an average of 2 or more) to continually evaluate student progress. Students should have access to their current grade average at least on a weekly basis.
3) Teachers are required to give comprehensive semester assessments in all classes. The semester assessment should be worth no more than 20% of the total semester grade.
4) Test, quiz, and exam grades should not constitute more than 60% of a student’s overall grade in any quarter. The rest of the grade should include, for example: daily grades, participation, board work, journal entries, projects, presentations, reports, homework, and any other forms of assessment to make up a body of evidence on that student.
5) Incentives are encouraged to be given for good grades and attendance. Examples of a wide variety of incentives may be found in the Renaissance Staff Program.
Progress reports/Deficiency notices for junior and senior high school students will be handed out to those students who are performing at a “D” or “F” level or who have made a significant drop in grade. Notices will be handed out to students on the first day of the 5th week of the grading period. Teachers are required to a) have students sign for any notice received as proof of delivery. Teachers are strongly urged to maintain a copy for their file as well.
Students will be classified by grade according to the number of credits earned prior to the start of the school year. This classification will be used for all records in the office. A student is classified as:
Sophomore - if he/she has accumulated a minimum of 5 credits
Junior - if he/she has accumulated a minimum of 11 credits
Senior - if he/she has accumulated a minimum of 17 credits
In the case of waiver of credits or other irregularities, the principal or his designee will classify the student in the appropriate grade level.
- A minimum of twenty-five (25) units will be required for graduation.
- Two years of Foreign language is not required, but it has become a college entrance requirement along with 4 years of math for many colleges.
- The following are required courses for graduation:
- 4 units of English (English 9, English 10 & American Lit are required)
- 4 units of Social Studies (U.S. History, Civics, World History/Geography, American Government with 30 hours of community service)
- 3 units of Mathematics (Algebra I is required)
- 3 units of Science (Integrated Science and Biology are required)
- 1 unit of Physical Education. (Participation in interscholastic athletics may be substituted for partial PE credit. See your counselor for details.)
- 1 unit of Computers
-. 5 units of Health
- 8.5 Elective Credits (3 Core Classes required including Literacy Lab)
Superintendent’s Honor Roll consists of those students who have an all “A” report card. The Principal’s Honor Roll consists of those students who make “B” or above in all courses taken. This is for the 9-week quarter grades not the semester grades.
Students at CC-V will be retained or promoted upon the recommendations of their teachers, counselor, principal, and parents. If a child is not eligible for promotion under the usual criteria and if it is not in his/her best interests to be retained because of parental concerns, social or physical maturity, and other specified reasons, he/she will be assigned to the next grade. A student may be retained under the following circumstances:
1) Failure of two or more core classes (English, math, science, and history) during the school year. Failure is defined as receiving a failing grade for three or more quarters.
2) A combination of ten failing quarter grades in ALL classes.
3) Parental concern, lack of social and/or physical maturity, poor attendance, or other specified reason.
ACTIVITY TRIPS
The principal authorizes permission for field trips. Students are to have signed consent forms from their parents in order to go on the field trip. Students who are 18 years of age or older or who have been emancipated by their parents/guardians may not excuse themselves from school activities or attendance at school functions, such pep rallies or assemblies, unless approved by the administration.
Students shall return on the same bus or vehicle in which they were assigned at departure.
Student to student release will not be allowed.
Sponsors may release students to their parent or guardian at any time provided the parent or guardian is present when the release is made. Notes or telephone calls, unless verified by the principal with the parent or guardian, shall not be accepted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All announcements pertaining to class or extracurricular activities must be made in accordance with school policy and approved by the school principal.
APPEALS
Any student wishing to appeal any items included in this handbook may do so through the proper procedure:
1) Discuss with the coach or faculty sponsor. If not satisfied, the student may request a hearing with the principal.
2) Discuss with the principal. If not satisfied, the student may request a hearing with the superintendent.
3) Discuss with the superintendent. If not satisfied, the student may request a hearing with the Board of Education.
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to participate in interscholastic and intramural athletics while attending CC-V Junior/Senior High School. Participation is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the student handbook and the requirements set forth by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Contact the Athletic Director for complete information on individual sports. A copy of the Athletic Contract follows:
Athletic/Activities Participation Contract for all Students
Abide by Colorado High School Activities Association Standards.
Abide by eligibility requirement as stated in the CC-V handbook.
· Students are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all activities and athletic events. This includes the dress code of the school.
· Any coach or sponsor of activities and athletic events has the authority to discipline any participant for unsportsmanlike conduct, refusing to obey instruction, or for failing to personally train adequately for an athletic program or activity sponsored by the district. This includes benching and suspension from the activity or event.
· Ineligible until standards are met.
In order to participate in any school sponsored function the student
must be eligible.
Students will not have in possession, any school property that has not been authorized
by school officials.
All school property will be promptly returned to the school or school officials will collect it. Found school property must be returned. Fine money will be refunded with receipt.
All uniforms turned in within one (1) week of the end of the season.
· Students will NOT be allowed to participate in any athletic events including practices and competition until they have returned or paid for their equipment for a previous season.
· This will include ALL parts of a uniform and any equipment checked out in that student’s name.
· Students and parents/guardians will sign the Extra-Curricular Activities Financial Participation Policy.
There will be no possession or use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs.
· FIRST OFFENSE: The following procedure will be followed.
· Student will be suspended for 20% of the scheduled competitions of the event. (See signed athletic contract)
o Track/Football/Wrestling/Baseball/Volleyball/Basketball/
o Cheerleading/Band/Vocal/Student Council
o If the sport has a scrimmage the student will sit the scrimmage out plus the number of events of that sports or activity.
· Student will not be allowed to participate in the required number of competitive events listed above, but will be required to practice, travel and do any duties required by the coach/sponsor.
· The student will not receive a letter in the sport or activity, for the year, in which the offense took place.
· REINSTATEMENT AFTER FIRST OFFENSE:
o Incident reported to proper authorities (school, police, etc.)
o Conference with the Coach/Sponsor
o Must be enrolled in a professional school counseling session before returning to the team. (Designated by school or parent/guardian)
o Refusal to do any of the above will result in dismissal from the team and forfeiture of any awards.
o Student will do extra work as scheduled by the coach/sponsor for the term of the suspension. It is also up to each individual coach/sponsor to determine any further consequences.
· SECOND OFFENSE: Student will be suspended form Athletics/Activities for one year from the date of the second offense (1 calendar year). For Example: If a second offense occurs on January 12, 2004, the student will not be able to participate in ANY Athletics/Activities until January 12, 2005.
· After the first offense, any student may participate in a succeeding activity/event, but any violation will be considered a second offense. For example: If a first offense happens during football and a second offense occurs during basketball, this will be considered the second offense and the student will be suspended for 1 calendar year.
· In School Suspension (ISS), After School Detention (ASD), Out-of-School
Suspension (OSS)
· ISS - The entire term of ISS must be served before the student can play in an event. The suspension is considered served at the end of the school day of the completed suspension.
· ASD - This is at the discretion of the coach as to what is done with the student.
· OSS - Student may not play, practice, or travel until the terms of the suspension are fulfilled.
The Head Coach of the sport the student quits must have all equipment in from the student and, both Head Coaches must sign an agreement clearing the student to participate in another sport. If both do not agree, in writing, the student may not participate until the starting date of the next sport season/activity.
Each coach may have an additional contract specifying detailed consequences for other infractions. Both student and parent/guardian must sign the additional contract.
No student will be allowed to participate in any activity, practice, or event unless (s)he is in attendance for at least four hours during the same school day; pre-excused absences by administrator accepted. Thursday counts for Friday and Saturday events.
A student who feels (s)he is unfairly charged may request a hearing with the Coach, Principal, and Athletic Director. A majority vote will decide the issue.
The contract is in effect for 1(one) calendar year (365 days) from the date signed. Summer is included and all vacations. See the coach for a contract.
· Eligibility:
All students must meet the academic requirements set forth by the Colorado High School Activities Association in order to participate in any extra-curricular activity. To be eligible, passing grades must be maintained in all classes (no F’s). Grades are calculated from the beginning of the semester. Ineligibility will begin at the end of the third week of each semester. Each week, thereafter, a student with a failing grade in any class will become ineligible to participate the following week. CHSAA rules also apply.
Teachers are to turn in a list of failing students before the first day of the school week and notify the student and parents. The Athletic Director will put out the ineligibility list on the first day of the school week. The period of ineligibility will begin on Monday of that week and end on that Sunday. Students on the ineligible list will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activities during that week. Eligibility is determined by all work turned in by 4:15 Thursday prior to Monday’s eligibility. Examples of extra-curricular activities are athletic events, cheerleading, dances, banquets, prom, fundraisers, field trips, plays or productions other than required for class, and any other school sponsored or CHSAA regulated activities.
· Equipment:
A. Students are responsible for any equipment checked out to them.
B. Uniforms must be laundered regularly and returned to the staff person who issued them. Students are responsible for damage, although normal wear is expected.
C. Students must return all uniforms and school equipment within one week of the end of a season.
D. Students will not be able to participate in any athletic event including practices and competition until they have returned or paid a fine for their uniform and/or equipment from a previous season. Report cards and transcripts may be withheld as well until such fines are paid and/or equipment and uniforms are returned to the district.
· Behavior:
A. Students are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all events. This means the expected behavior of a student attending CC-V.
B. Any coach of an athletic event has the authority to bench or suspend any participant at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct, refusing to obey instructions, or for failing to personally train adequately for an athletic program sponsored by the district.
· Physicals:
Physical forms and parent permission must be on file with the athletic director prior to the issuing of any athletic equipment and participation in any athletic practice.
· Lettering Requirements:
A. Students/athletes will sign and abide by the Cripple Creek-Victor School District Athletic Participation Contract for all athletes.
B. Students/athletes must complete the scheduled season including both regular and post season play. No letters will be awarded after the third week into each season with the exception of transfer students. Transfer students will be lettered at the coach’s discretion.
C. Students/athletes must follow the attendance policy for each sport in which they participate as set forth below:
1. Cheerleading - Students/athletes may not miss more than three practices; or two practices and one event per season.
2. Football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, wrestling & track - Students/athletes may not miss more than three practices, or two practices and one game, meet or match.
D. Student/athletes must meet the playing requirements for each season as set forth below:
1. Cheerleading - lettering will be based on the attendance policy established by the cheerleading sponsor/coach.
2. Football and basketball - Students/athletes will play in ½ of the varsity quarters or in one play-off game.
3. Volleyball - Students/athletes will play in ½ of the varsity matches or in one play-off match.
4. Baseball - Students/athletes will play in ½ of the varsity games or in one play-off game.
5. Track - Students/athletes will participate in two events per meet.
6. Wrestling - Students/athletes will participate in ½ of matches.
7. Injured players may letter if they attend all possible practices and take an active role with the team, or at the coach’s discretion.
8. Seniors may letter provided they have played at least two years in that sport, or at the coach’s discretion.
E. Any violation of the student/athlete’s participation contract will result in the loss of a letter.
F. Other lettering available in music and academics.
· Appeal process:
Any student/athlete refused a letter has the right to appeal to the lettering awards committee. This committee will consist of three members: coach, athletic director and an administrator.
· Home School Students:
Home school students may try out and participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities provided they comply with all laws governing non-public home based education, including, but not limited to CHSAA eligibility, district policy governing academic eligibility and guidelines set forth in the Participation Contract. It is the responsibility of the student and/or parent to provide this information to the athletic director and the counselor.
· Awards
A. The head coach of each sport will be allowed four special awards. These awards will be for outstanding performance in a sport by a student/athlete.
B. Senior Plaques will be awarded to students/athletes who meet the following criteria:
1. If the student enters Cripple Creek-Victor School District as a senior, he/she must receive 3 athletic letters.
2. If the student enters Cripple Creek-Victor School District as a junior, he/she must receive 6 athletic letters.
3. If the student enters Cripple Creek-Victor School District as a sophomore, he/she must receive 8 athletic letters.
4. If the student enters Cripple Creek-Victor School District as a freshman, he/she must receive 10 athletic letters.
ATTENDANCE
It is the belief of the faculty and administration that in order to deliver the quality education expected by the community, students must attend class on a regular basis. Frequent absences lead to disinterest, lack of effort, and many times, failure. Whenever students miss a class, they also miss the opportunity to learn. Students and parents have a responsibility to see that attendance in school is regular and punctual by law.
Cultivating proper attendance habits will lead to career success later in life.
Only parents/guardians may call in or write notes to excuse students. If parents/guardians are going to be out of town, they need to notify the office as to who will be responsible for the student. Students who are 18 years old or older or who have been emancipated by their parents/guardians may not excuse themselves from school activities or attendance at school functions, such as pep rallies or assemblies, unless they have prior approval from the administration.
Students who demonstrate perfect or exemplary attendance and punctuality will be recognized for their achievement.
Attendance is taken every period. If a student's absence has not been verified by a parent that morning, parents will be notified that their child was absent for one or more periods. Parents should be alert to phone calls from the school at night.
To report a student's absence, the parent/guardian must call the school office (689-2685), by 9:00 a.m. with a reason for the absence on or before the day of the absence or as soon as possible. You may leave your message on the answering machine after hours. Written excuses will not be necessary if you call in.
Students will be allowed and expected to do make-up work for any absence. Students will have one day for each day absent to turn in make-up work. Any student missing more than EIGHT unexcused classes per semester may not receive credit for that class. A review panel will be set up for those wishing to appeal possible loss of credit.
You are expected to turn in all work for a day’s classes prior to leaving on any school field trip or sport’s trip or activity that leaves later than 7:50 am. If you are caught skipping a class, the teacher is not required to give you any credit for work missed or work not turned in on time.
Every child who has attained the age of seven years and is under the age of 17 is required to attend public school with such exceptions as provided by law. Every parent of a child between the ages of 7 and 17 shall ensure that the child attends public school unless the child is enrolled in an independent or parochial school or a non-public home-based educational program. School begins at 7:45 a.m. If you arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. you may wait in the cafeteria or outside until the doors are opened.
In accordance with the State and the Board of Education Policy, only the following are considered excused absences/tardies:
1) A student who is temporarily ill or injured and whose absence is approved by the administrator. Prearranged absences shall be approved for appointments or circumstances of a serious nature only or family related business, which cannot be taken care of outside of school hours.
2) A student who is absent for an extended period due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.
3) A student who is pursuing a student-work program under the supervision of the school.
4) A student who is attending any school-sponsored activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval by the administration.
5) A student who is attending a funeral, court, medical appointments, or suspensions.
Also note, the school reserves the right to decide whether an absence is excused or unexcused. UNDER STATE LAW, parental approval for a student's absence does not mean it will be excused.
1) The Attendance Review Panel (ARP) which consists of 2 adults of the community, 2 staff members, 1 student and 1 administrator will review every student’s attendance records at the end of each semester.
2) Students whose records indicate more than eight (8) absences and do not reflect previously verified absences-- i.e., medical appointments, pre-arranged absences, death in the family, court appearances, hospitalization--will be asked to appear with their parent(s) before the Attendance Review Panel (ARP) in order to appeal potential loss of credit.
3) The ARP will notify by mail and phone those students/parents needing to meet with the panel.
4) The review hearings will be scheduled as soon after the end of the quarter as possible.
5) Report cards will be held until after a decision has been rendered on the appeal.
6) Students must be accompanied by their parent(s) or the appeal will not be heard.
7) Hearings will last approximately 30 minutes.
8) The ARP will determine dates and hours for the hearings.
9) Appeals will be randomly scheduled per date and time. Parents may call the school to reschedule if the randomly assigned date and time conflicts with their work/transportation schedule. A limited number of make-up slots will be available.
10) Students/parents are encouraged to bring any documentation necessary to verify absences.
11) In an effort to hear everyone in a timely manner, and due to the fact more investigation may be needed, and to make sure each individual's case is treated fairly and consistently, the ARP will not decide any case at the appeal.
12) The panel's decision and the student's report card will be mailed within one week's time.
The Alternative Classroom environment (The Mountain Alternative School) offers diversified learning experiences for students participating in the program. The district recognizes the importance of attendance in education, however it is also recognized that some of the students attending and participating in the alternative school program may be facing extenuating circumstances which can dictate a modified attendance policy.
As students enter the alternative education program, their unique circumstances will be evaluated and an individual learning plan (ILP), which contains attendance guidelines and requirements, will be created for them. A contract will then be entered into between the Mountain Alternative School and each individual student. The contract will reflect the total agreement for attendance and performance guidelines that will be required in order to receive credit toward graduation through the program.
· Attendance Policy for Alternative School Students
The Alternative Classroom environment (The Mountain Alternative School) offers diversified learning experiences for students participating in the program. The district recognizes the importance of attendance in education, however it is also recognized that some of the students attending and participating in the alternative school program may be facing extenuating circumstances which can dictate a modified attendance policy.
As students enter the alternative education program, their unique circumstances will be evaluated and an individual learning plan (ILP), which contains attendance guidelines and requirements, will be created for them. A contract will then be entered into between the Mountain Alternative School and each individual student. The contract will reflect the total agreement for attendance and performance guidelines that will be required in order to receive credit toward graduation through the program.
AUTOMOBILE USE BY STUDENTS
Driving on the campuses of Cripple Creek-Victor Schools is a privilege. Students are expected to drive safely and observe the 20-MPH speed limit on B Street, C Street and Galena Street. Students who drive to school will be required to register their vehicle with the front office. The registration form may be obtained from Resource Officer. Complete the form and return it to the office within ten (10) days after the beginning of the school year. The vehicle-parking pass must be displayed at all times while driving or parking your vehicle on the campus. Failure to properly register your vehicle could result in loss of driving privileges at school. Students will use the south parking lot. Student parking is not permitted in front of the school or in the lot of the elementary school during school hours. Students are not to loiter in the parking lot at any time, especially during school hours.
The privilege of bringing a vehicle on campus is conditioned on the consent of the driver to allow a search of the vehicle when there is a reasonable suspicion that contraband will be found. Refusal by the student, parent/guardian, or owner of the vehicle to allow access at the time of the request will result in the termination of the privilege of bringing a vehicle on school premises.
Students are responsible for items in their vehicles. The school is not responsible for damage to vehicles or for loss of personal affects.
BUILDING EVACUATION
Students are to remain with their current period teacher at the designated area. If an evacuation occurs during passing periods, stay with your next hour teacher. Teachers will take roll. Violations of evacuation procedures will result in disciplinary action. In case of a lock down, do not leave the classroom until instructed.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The current address/phone number of all students is necessary for proper accounting purposes. If, at any time, your place of residence/phone number changes during the school year, report the new information to the front office.
CONDUCT BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS
Students are to avoid showing affection through inappropriate behavior-physical contact. Handholding is the only acceptable physical contact. Problems will be handled by staff or administration. See “Student Conduct” for more discipline and expectations of behavior.
COUNSELOR SERVICES
Cripple Creek-Victor High School provides a guidance department for your benefit. The most important function of this department is student counseling. You are encouraged to visit the counselor through you own initiative, although you may come on the advice of a teacher, the principal, or you may be called in by the counselor at any time concerning your school work. The counselor is willing to help you in any way possible.
The program was designed to address the unique needs of those students who may be at risk of not graduating from the regular education program, not intended for fast track students (please see the Gifted and Talented Coordinator). Only those students who express an interest in the program or have been referred and have parental support or the support of an adult sponsor for entering the program will be considered for admission.
The program is self-paced, which enables students to progress at their own individual pace to complete the necessary credits to graduate from high school. Students work on online coursework and courses except for Algebra I and higher math classes, English 9 and some electives in the Alternative School.
In order to express an interest in the Alternative Education Program, students must visit with their counselor and fill out an application form. If their counselor believes that the Alternative Education Program would meet the student’s educational needs an interview with the student and his/her parents or adult sponsor will be scheduled.
Students will have only the first week of each semester to change their schedules. After that time your schedule will be set. If you need to change a class during the given time, you will need to obtain a form from the counselor which will require the signature of the teacher whose class is being dropped and the teacher whose class is being added. Signature of parent/guardian is also required.
Federal and State legislation and a policy established by the Cripple Creek-Victor Board of Education authorizes the release of names and addresses of students to Armed Forces Recruiting Officers.
The recruiting services have requested this information in order to inform students about scholarship programs, tuition assistance, and other educational and vocational training opportunities available from the military. Service in any branch of the Armed Forces is an employment and educational alternative which high school graduates have today.
Federal, State and District regulations specify that the name and address of 11th and 12th grade students will be released to the recruiting services unless you notify the front office in writing to the contrary by September 15th.
CUSTODIANS AND CLEAN-UP
The custodians are an important part of any school operation. They are members of the school staff and will be accorded the respect due all staff members. On them falls the major responsibility of care and maintenance of our school building and grounds. Cleanliness of our school is the responsibility of teachers and students, as well as custodians. Therefore, we are all charged with the task of keeping our halls, classrooms, and grounds free from paper, trash and other debris.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
District-wide standards on student attire are intended to help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety. The Board recognizes that students have a right to express themselves through dress and personal appearance; however, students shall not wear apparel that is deemed disruptive or unsafe.
Any student deemed in violation of the dress code shall be required to change into appropriate clothing or make arrangements to have appropriate clothing brought to school immediately. For the third offense, disciplinary action will be taken.
The following items are not acceptable in school buildings, on school grounds, or at school activities:
- Refer to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sexual in nature, or weapons
- By virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute denote membership in gangs which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior (ie: trench coats, sagging pants, rolled-up pantleg(s), belt hanging below waistline, lanyards, orientation of hat, etc.)
- Are obscene, profane, vulgar, lewd, or legally libelous
- Threaten the safety or welfare of any person
- Promote any activity prohibited by the student code of conduct
- Otherwise disrupt the teaching-learning process
Street shoes or sandals are to be worn in school but removed when engaging in activities on the gym floor if not non-marking athletic or gym shoes.
If you question whether or not your appearance or dress is acceptable, it probably is not. Willful disregard for these guidelines will result in disciplinary action. The teachers, staff and administration of CC-V are responsible for monitoring this code.
The administration retains the right to make the final decision as to whether or not clothing is appropriate.
Note:
Only dark blue shorts, sweats, or nylon warm -ups and plain white t-shirts are the items to be worn in gym and strength training classes. Separate gym shoes will be required (no street shoes). Clothing normally worn when participating in school-sponsored extra curricular or sports activities (such as cheerleading uniforms and the like) may be worn to school when approved by the sponsor or coach.
DRUG/ ALCOHOL ABUSE
It is the goal of the Cripple Creek-Victor Schools to provide a safe and drug free learning environment for staff and students. The school and adjacent grounds is a drug-free zone in compliance with Federal Law. Students will not bring, use, sell, or distribute illegal controlled substances in the drug-free zone. Students will likewise, not come to school under the influence of these substances.
The sale or distribution of illegal controlled substances will result in immediate recommendation for expulsion and referral for prosecution in accordance with state and federal laws. Students who are in possession of an illegal/controlled substance or paraphernalia with no intent to sell or distribute will be suspended a minimum of five (5) days for the first offense. Students will also be encouraged to seek counseling. A second offense will result in recommendation for expulsion for up to one year.
EARLY END-OF-YEAR CHECK OUT
Students will not be permitted to check out of school early except in the case of an emergency. Students who leave before the end of the academic year do so at their own risk as far as credit is concerned. Teachers are not expected to give advance examinations or give any assurance of full credit when the student leaves, unless prior arrangements have been made with the principal.
ELIGIBILITY
See “Eligibility” under Athletics.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS
Open and frequent communication with parents helps to build a collaborative community of caring learners. A special effort will be made to contact parents when any of the following situations occur:
1. Student's unexplained absence from school.
2. Student leaves campus without proper authority
3. Student becomes ill or is injured
4. Police wish to question student
5. Student is involved in disciplinary action requiring suspension or parental conference.
EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIRED INSTRUCTION
If the religious belief and teachings of a student or his parents or legal guardian are contrary to the content of a school subject or to any part of a school activity, the student may be exempt from participation. To receive such an exemption, the parent or legal guardian must present a written request for exemption to the school principal, stating the conflict involved.
If a student is unable to participate in a physical education class, he/she must present to the school principal a statement from a physician stating the reason for his/her inability to participate.
Exemptions from required instruction do not excuse a student from the total semester hours required for graduation or from alternative assignments or work.
FERPA(FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, Cripple Creek-Victor 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 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
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.
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 (LEAs) 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.
If you do not want the Cripple Creek-Victor School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing. CC-V has designated the following information as directory information: [Note: an LEA may, but does not have to, include all the information listed following this]
Student's name
Participation in officially recognized activities
and sports
Address
Telephone listing
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Electronic mail address
Photograph
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Dates of attendance
Grade level
The most recent educational agency or institution attended.
Note: For HIV/AIDS info please refer to School Board Policy JLCCA which is located online at CASB.org/policy services.
FREE AND REDUCED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
CC-V offers a free and reduced breakfast and lunch program for students who qualify. Application forms are located at the front office and may be picked-up during normal business hours. Parents/guardians may call the administration for more information about this program.
GANGS/ SECRET SOCIETIES
The Board of Education desires to keep district schools and students free from the threats or harmful influence of any groups or gangs, which advocate drug use, violence or disruptive behavior. The principal or designee shall maintain continual, visible supervision of school premises; school vehicles and school-related activities to deter gang intimidation of students and confrontations between members of different gangs.
GUEST TEACHERS/SPEAKERS
Students are expected to treat guest teachers/speakers with respect. Students sent out of the classroom will be expected to conference with the administration for disciplinary actions and may receive ASD or ISS time.
HALL PASSES
Every student must have a staff-authorized pass in his/her possession anytime he/she is not in an assigned classroom. The teacher will utilize a “hall log” sheet for a student to sign when leaving class. Any student that has been legitimately detained by a teacher will obtain a pass from that teacher to gain entry to his/her next class. Only students who are just arriving at school may obtain a pass from the office.
Any student abusing the privilege of a hall pass or found outside his/her classroom without a pass or away from the location indicated on the pass will be disciplined.
Plastic-coated passes from the following organizations may be used as a substitute of the pink hall pass for students: Newspaper , Teacher Aide, Yearbook, Student Council, Renaissance, Office Aide, and any other recognized organization.
HALLWAYS
Changing classes should be done in an orderly manner. During passing periods, students should stay to the right when moving from class to class. Profanity and other disruptive behaviors during passing periods will result in disciplinary action. Students are not to loiter in the hall or around the locker area.
NOTICE: STUDENTS ARE NOT EXCUSED FROM A CLASS UNTIL THE TEACHER DISMISSES AFTER THE BELL.
HEALTH PROBLEMS
Students with health problems which will interfere with school requirements, or which will require special consideration by school officials, should present to the principal a letter from the family physician explaining the circumstances. The school principal will notify the appropriate staff members. The nurse will give details of the problem only to those school personnel concerned.
INDEBTEDNESS TO SCHOOL (fees, fines, and charges)
Students shall pay all fees assigned by the school to participate in programs or activities. Students, who have not cleared their records for damage, textbook losses, destruction of school property, overdue books, lunch charges, etc., will not receive report cards, transcripts or diplomas.
Books shall be provided on a loan basis. No rental fee will be assessed for textbooks and workbooks used in regular classes. However, a damage charge will be made for wear and tear above normal limits.
MEDICAID PROGRAM
In 1988 a Federal law, PL-100-360, was passed permitting Medicaid to partially reimburse schools for health and related services provided to any child enrolled in a state Medicaid program. In 1997 a Colorado law, SB-101, was passed authorizing school districts and BOCES to obtain reimbursements for health and related services. The district is a Medicaid provider.
Health and related services are those types of professional services provided by audiologists, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, licensed counselors, licensed social workers, psychologists, orientation and mobility specialists, and some other additional services.
Participation in the school Medicaid program will not affect individual Medicaid benefit coverage. The reimbursement the district receives is totally separate from the Medicaid coverage supported by the state of Colorado in that it is federally funded specifically for schools.
Participation in the school Medicaid program is voluntary and does not affect school services that may be provided to a student. Any parent/guardian or eligible student (18 years or older) who does not want to participate in the school Medicaid program must notify the school in writing. Forms to decline participation are available in the school office. Not allowing the district to bill for services provided reduces the amount of reimbursement the district receives.
MEDICATIONS
All medications will be stored in the school nurse's station. Students are not to have any medicines in their possession while on school grounds.
Students requiring medications of any type, including over the counter medicine, given during school hours, must make the following arrangements:
1) The parent may come to the school and give the medication to the child at the appropriate time, or:
2) The parent may obtain a medication form from the principal's office and have the family doctor indicate on the form the drug, dose, time to be given, and possible side effects. BE SURE THAT THE DOCTOR SIGNS THE FORM. This form and the medication must be checked into the front office. All medications will be in a pharmacy labeled bottle with the student’s name and instructions for administering the medication.
OPEN/ CLOSED CAMPUS
Cripple Creek-Victor is a closed campus. Students must be signed out by a parent or legal guardian prior to leaving campus and they must have a Blue Pass to be released from class (unless called by the office). Students who have attained the age of 18 may sign themselves out only with written/phone confirmation from parents/guardians with the front office or administration approval. You must also sign out on the record sheet at the front office. You will be considered truant if proper sign out procedures are not followed.
Open campus for lunch will be a privilege reserved for juniors and seniors. Those students desiring a lunch pass to leave at lunch must have a parent/guardian come to the school to sign a contract (along with the student) agreeing to the guidelines set up by the school. Students may not loiter in roadways or in any neighborhood adjacent to school grounds. Students in grades 7-10 must remain on campus for lunch unless they live within 2 blocks of school or will have a parent pick them up each day. A contract will also need to be signed. If you do not wish to take advantage of the hot lunch program, you may bring a sack lunch. Those students desiring hot lunch must sign up with their first hour teacher or with the front office should they arrive after 7:45 a.m.
Rules:
PRIVILEGES
The activity bus accommodates our students who are participating in school sanctioned after-school activities. Students who are receiving assistance from a teacher or serving ASD until 6:15, must have a note from the teacher to use the activity bus. Students must sign up for the buses prior to 8th hour in order to ride.
Participants in the following activities at Cripple Creek Victor School District will be governed by the Athletics/Activities Participation Contract.
1) Athletics: Junior High & Senior High football, basketball, wrestling, track, volleyball, cheerleading & baseball.
2) Student government
3) Ski Club
4) Other clubs and activities ex. Prom, field trips, etc.
Cripple Creek-Victor School offers computer technology and Internet access to students who complete the Internet Contract attached to the Internet Usage Policy at the end of the Handbook. The letter, signed by the parent/guardian must be returned to the librarian for file. Students and parents should become familiar with the contents of the Policy and Usage letter. No video games are to be played during school hours. Video game disks being used during school hours will be confiscated and will be returned only to parents/guardians. Students abusing computers and/or the Internet Policy will lose computer privileges.
Students are not to publish on or over the system any information which violates or infringes upon the rights of any other person or any information which would be abusive, profane, or sexually offensive to an average person, or which, without the approval of the instructor, contains any advertising or any solicitation of other members to use goods or services.
Alumni will be allowed to attend Homecoming dances. All high school students will be allowed one out-of-school guest that must be pre-approved with the administration. Junior high dances are for our 7th and 8th graders only and high school dances are for high school student only. All CC/V dances are "closed" dances. Once a student leaves a school dance, he/she is not re-admitted for the duration of the dance.
Class Officers: Good student standing (meaning satisfactory citizenship and eligible to participate in extracurricular events) and participate in at least one class project, if one was held during the prior semester.
Homecoming King/Queen: Member of any high school class in good standing.
King/Queen of Junior/Senior Prom: Member of Senior class, Active in class projects, Student in good standing. Also see eligibility requirements for extracurricular activities.
Meals and Pride Time snacks are to be eaten in the Multi-Purpose Room. Food and beverages are not allowed in the Gym. Plastic water bottles are allowed in the class room.
The library is open each school day and during the additional public library hours.
Books are generally checked out for a two-week period. You will need your library/ID card to check out materials. All students have use of the media center. It is a place of study, research, & reading. Please talk quietly.
NO FOOD, DRINKS, OR BOOKBAGS are allowed in the library media center.
No student will be called to the telephone during a class unless there is an emergency. A message of importance will be delivered to the student at the close of the class period. In the event of sickness or emergency, please go to the front office.
A pay phone is located next to the front office. Students may use this phone only before school, lunch period, or after school hours.
All students are to leave the school building and grounds unless they are under the direct supervision of the staff at the end of the school day. Only activities approved by the Principal’s Advisory Council are authorized during after school hours. Students in the building, not using the library or directly participating in school extra-curricular activities will be asked to leave.
The Board of Education encourages parents and community members to visit and observe classrooms during school hours. The Board believes that there is no better way for the public to learn what the schools are actually doing. Due to the current social climate across the nation, prior arrangements should be made through the Main Office. The following guidelines are in effect:
1) Upon entering a school building, all visitors need to check in with the Main Office.
2) If a parent or community member wishes to visit a classroom, a phone request should be made at least 24 hours in advance to minimize instructional disruption and to ensure the safety of our students and staff. A building principal may allow classroom visitation on shorter notice at his/her discretion.
3) Students and alumni wishing to visit former teachers should make prior arrangements.
4) Any district employee has the right to question the intentions of any visitor in a district building or on district property. Appropriate authorities will be contacted when necessary to escort unauthorized individuals from any district building or property.
5) The district administration or building principal can deny access at any time to any individual who has no valid reason to be in any building or on any property owned by the district.
6) Any deviation from this policy is at the discretion of the administration.
REGISTRATION
All students attending Cripple Creek-Victor School District must register with the appropriate school at least 1 day prior to the first day of attendance. The Registrar is available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. All students will be required to purchase a school agenda for $5.00.
Pursuant to Colorado law, beginning July 1, 1992, all 7-11 grade students are required to have Hepatitis B series vaccines. Additionally all 7-12 graders are required to have two measles doses, one mumps dose, and one rubella dose. The measles, mumps, and rubella doses must have been administered on or after the first birthday; the two measles doses must have been at least one month apart. By July 1, 1997, all students in grades 7 through 12 must comply within 14 days or they will be suspended from school.
One dose of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine) must have been administered at age 15 months or older to be acceptable for certification for students who enroll for the first time in a nursery school, day care center, child care facility, family care home or school grade K-12.
Beginning July 1, 2007 all entering tenth grade students must have the Tdap vaccine.
Students will be assigned a school owned lock and locker for the year. No changes will be permitted without permission from the principal. Any unauthorized change in lockers may result in loss of locker privileges. Lockers are to be kept clean without decorations on the outside. While lockers may be decorated inside (with the exception of offensive materials), students are advised that they may be fined should any decoration not be removable. Pop or other beverages, if opened, are not allowed in the lockers.
All backpacks are to remain in the locker during the school day. Should a locker door not open or close, please contact the office rather than kick it or tamper with it.
Lockers are school property and may be inspected at any time by the superintendent, principal, or authorized staff member. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Students are encouraged to keep locks on their lockers. Only school locks may be used; any other locks will be removed. If the lock is not returned when a student checks out, he/she will be fined $10.00.
SCHOOL CLOSURE
If it becomes necessary to close school or have a two hour delay due to inclement weather or other conditions that would impair the health, safety, or welfare of the students, notice of such closing shall be broadcast over Denver Radio Station KOA (850), KCNC-TV, KILO 94.3, KKCS 101.9, KKTV-11, KOAA TV-5/30, KRCC 91.5, KRDO 1240 AM, KVUU 99.9, KVOR 92.9, and KOOL 107.9. Parents may be notified by telephone, if possible, if such closing should occur during the school day one (1) hour prior to the actual time the school will be closed and the students dismissed. Parents of students in grades 7-12 will not be notified unless specifically requested to do so.
STUDENT CONDUCT
We expect every district employee to be treated with respect and dignity, just as students are due mutual respect from the staff. Individual rights will be protected without exception. There will be no hazing; coercion; threats; harassment; racial, religious, or ethnic slurs; or other pressure tactics used to influence students or faculty and should be reported to the front office. It is imperative that the teacher is in charge of the class; anything less would lead to poor educational opportunities for all. A show of disrespect toward a staff member or insubordination on the part of the student will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.
As a Community of Caring School, we endorse a Code of Conduct for all students to follow. This Code of Conduct is the minimum expectation of all students. The principal may enforce disciplinary actions on a student who engages in one of more of the following specific activities while in school buildings, on school grounds, in school vehicles or during a school-sponsored activity. Suspension or expulsion shall be mandatory for serious violations in a school building or on school property.
The following offenses may result in After School Detention, suspension, or expulsion depending upon the circumstances of the offense.
1. Causing or attempting to cause damage to private or school property, or stealing or attempting to steal school property of value.
2. Violation of the dress code policy.
3. Commission of any acts which if committed by an adult would be robbery or assault as defined by state law. Expulsion shall be mandatory in accordance with state law except for commission of third degree assault.
4. Violation of criminal law which has an immediate effect on the school or on the general safety or welfare of students or staff.
5. Violations of district policy or building regulations.
6. Violations of the district’s policy on dangerous weapons in the schools. Expulsion shall be mandatory for carrying, bringing, using, or possessing a dangerous weapon without the authorization of the school or school district, unless the student has delivered the firearm or weapon to a teacher, administrator, or other authorized person in the district as soon as possible after discovering it, in accordance with State law.
7. Violation of the district’s tobacco-free schools policy. Possession and/or use of tobacco products on campus may result in suspension.
8. Violation of the district’s policy on sexual harassment. The District’s Title IX Officers will investigate all incidents of sexual harassment and appropriate consequences will be imposed as determined by the administration.
9. Throwing objects, unless part of a supervised school activity, that can cause bodily injury or damage property.
10. Directing profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures toward other students, school personnel, or visitors to the school.
11. Engaging in verbal abuse, name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements addressed publicly to others that precipitate disruption of the school program or incite violence.
12. Committing extortion, coercion or blackmail, for example: obtaining money or other objects of value from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force.
13. Lying or giving false information, either verbally or in writing, to a school employee.
14. Scholastic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work.
15. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority including deliberate refusal to obey a member of the school staff.
16. Repeated interference with the school’s ability to provide educational opportunities to other students.
17. Behavior on or off school property which is detrimental to the welfare, safety, or morals of other pupils or of school personnel, including behavior which creates a threat of physical harm to students or staff.
18. Engaging in “hazing” activities, i.e., forcing prolonged physical activity, forcing excessive consumption of any substance, forcing prolonged deprivation of sleep, food, drink, or any other behavior which recklessly endangers the health or safety of an individual for purposes of initiation into any student group.
Note: School rules published in this handbook are subject to change as necessary to maintain good order and discipline. It is each student’s responsibility to become familiar with any new rules or policies.
Students are expected to assume responsibility for their own behavior. Students who become involved in areas of problem behavior will be subjected to disciplinary actions. Depending upon the behavior, one or more of the following actions will be taken:
1. Informal discussion with school official regarding appropriate behaviors.
2. Conferences with administrator/student/counselor/parent/staff.
3. Parents are notified by phone, personal contact or mail.
4. Lunch Detention.
5. After School Detention.
6. Work Detail.
7. Academic penalties: Students who have eight or more unexcused absences may have their class grade lowered by one grade. Students who exhibit unacceptable academic behavior (cheating, plagiarism, changing grades, theft of tests or gradebooks, exchange of test information, etc.) may receive a zero for the assignment in question or receive an F for the course. Students skipping class will receive a zero for that days work.
8. Restitution for Property Damage or Loss
9. Confiscation of Items by Staff/Administration.
10. In School Suspension/Out of School Suspension.
11. Referral to Legal Authorities: any violation of Colorado Law or Cripple Creek City Ordinances (including but not limited to truancy, vandalism, theft, careless driving, harassment, fighting, disorderly conduct, loitering, trespassing, assault, weapons or possession or use of controlled substances) will result in police contact and appropriate legal action.
12. Recommendation for Expulsion to the Board.
**See Cripple Creek-Victor Discipline Chart for Consequences at the end of the handbook.****
It is the policy of the Board to maintain classrooms in which student behavior does not interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively or the ability of other students to participate in classroom learning activities.
Students shall be expected to abide by the code of conduct adopted by the Board and any other appropriate classroom rules of behavior established by the building principal and/or classroom teacher for the purpose of maintaining order and a favorable academic atmosphere. Any student who violates the code of conduct or other classroom rules may be subject to removal from class and/or disciplinary action.
A teacher is authorized to immediately remove a student from the teacher’s classroom if the student’s behavior:
1. Violates the code of conduct adopted by the Board;
2. Is dangerous, unruly, or disruptive; or
3. Seriously interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach the class or other students to learn.
A student with a disability may be removed from class and placed in an alternative educational setting only to the extent authorized by state and federal laws and regulations.
Removal from class under this policy does not prohibit the district from pursuing or implementing additional disciplinary measures or permanent dismissal from class.
"Habitually disruptive student" shall mean a child who has caused a disruption in the classroom, on school grounds, in school vehicles, or at school activities or events more than three times during the school year, because of behavior which was initiated, willful and overt on the part of the child (student) and which required the attention of school personnel to deal with the disruption. No child shall be declared to be a "habitually disruptive student" prior to the development of a Remedial Discipline Plan (RDP) for such child, and such an RDP shall be developed for the child upon the third infraction of the Cripple Creek-Victor School Student Code of Conduct resulting in suspension.
The intent of the RDP is pro-active, and is to be designed to guide and correct behavior before the child is labeled "habitually disruptive." Infractions listed in the Student Code of Conduct are intended to be used as a guide for administrators and others of the types of behavior determined to be disruptive, and is not an all inclusive list of possible infractions. At least one impartial, trained observer shall be involved during the evaluation of a child's behavior at school. The notification of the child's parent and/or guardian shall be considered an essential part of any remedial plan and every effort shall be made to include the parent/guardian in the development and thorough implementation of any RDP.
Habitually Disruptive Students who violate their individual remedial discipline plans shall be declared habitually disruptive to the Board and will be recommended for expulsion.
STUDENT/ STAFF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
All students & staff should be able to come to CC-V with the feeling of being in a safe environment. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome touching, teasing, verbal, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that may make a person uncomfortable, threatened, ridiculed, or powerless. It shall be a violation of policy for any party to harass other parties through conduct or communications of a sexual nature. The school district refuses to tolerate offensive or inappropriate sexual behavior in the school. See the following.
STUDENT/ STAFF PROTECTION
The following procedures shall be followed in instances of assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, knowingly false allegation of child abuse, or alleged criminal offense by a student directed towards a teacher or school employee. An act of a teacher or other employee shall not be considered child abuse if the act was an appropriate expression of affection or emotional support.
These procedures shall be followed in instances of damage to the personal property of a teacher, school employee, or fellow student occurring on school district premises:
1. The teacher, employee, or student shall file a written complaint with the building principal, the superintendent's office, and the Board of Education.
2. The principal, after receipt of both the complaint and adequate proof of the charges, shall suspend the student for three days in accordance with established procedures.
3. The superintendent shall initiate procedures for the further suspension or expulsion of the student when injury or property damage has occurred.
4. The superintendent or his designee shall report the incident to the district attorney or the appropriate law enforcement agency or officer who shall then investigate the incident to determine the appropriateness of filing criminal charges or initiating delinquency proceedings.
STUDENT VALUABLES
Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or other valuable items to school. Students are responsible for their personal property. Students who find lost articles are asked to bring them to the front office or the principal and to check with the front office or the principal for valuables lost. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Radios, CD players, cassette players, cell phones, pagers, hand-held games, headsets, headphones, I-Pods, or other electronic devices are to be turned off and not visible during school hours unless directly permitted by staff with permission by administration only. These items will be confiscated.
TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS
CC-V is a Tobacco Free-School Zone. The possession or use of any tobacco product on any school property or in any school vehicle is strictly prohibited.
1. For the purposes of this policy, school property means all property owned, leased, rented, or otherwise used by a school including but not limited to the following:
a. All interior portions of any building or other structure used for instruction, administration, support services, maintenance, or storage.
b. All school grounds over which the school exercises control, including areas surrounding any building, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation areas, and parking areas.
c. All vehicles used by the district for transporting students, staff, visitors, or other persons.
2. Disciplinary action will be taken by administration for violations of this policy.
3. Lighters and matches will be confiscated due to safety issues.
WEB PAGE
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