2024-2025 SCORE Student/Family Handbook
SCORE, Glenn R Scott Campus
Nixa High School
1398 West Mount Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Phone: 417-724-4080
SCORE 2024-2025 Handbook
- Welcome to SCORE
- Philosophy
- Mission
- Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
- School Mascot, Colors, and Song
- Who to Contact
- Nixa Public Schools Telephone Numbers
- Nixa Public Schools 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Building Security – S.C.O.R.E., Glenn R Scott Campus, Nixa High School
- School Closings
- Rapid Notification System
- QuickNews
- Alcohol/Tobacco/Drug Policies
- Aerosol Products
- Bullying Policy
- Food/Beverages
- Visitors
- Student Identification
- Telephone Messages
- Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
- Fundraising
- Due Process
- Emergency Drills and Procedures
- Public Complaints
- Withdrawal Procedure
- Dress Code
- Gang Information
- Verbal Harassment
- Conduct at Events
- Defacing School Property
- Attendance Policy Philosophy
- Attendance Protocol
- Attendance Guidelines
- Admit Process
- Attendance Incentives
- Effect of Absences on Activities
- Job Shadowing
- School Activities
- College Visitation
- Part-Time Attendance
- Tardiness
- Truancy
- Out of Assigned Area on Campus
- Scheduling
- STAR Program (Student Tutoring and Academic Resources)
- Grades and Grading Scale
- Finals
- Honor Roll
- Academic Letter
- Class Honors
- Progress Reports
- Make Up Work
- Correspondence and Summer School Courses
- Online Panels
- Dual Enrollment
- Nixa High School Graduation Requirements
- Graduation
- Classification by Credits
- Library
- Directory Information
- Testing
- EOC (End of Course) Testing
- Career and Vocational-Technical School
- Vocational Waiver Option
- A+ Schools Program
- NHS Comprehensive Guidance Program
- Health Services
- Technology Usage/Internet Access
- Lunch
- Transportation and Parking
- Extracurricular Activities
- Dances
- Student Organizations and Clubs
- Nixa School Board Policy JG-R Student Discipline
- Administrative Guide for Behavior Consequences
- New PanelConfirmation of Receipt of the SCORE, Glenn R Scott Campus, Student Handbook
Welcome to SCORE
Welcome to S.C.O.R.E. The 2023-2024 2024-2025 school year will be an exciting year filled with academic possibilities and personal growth. The program is designed to provide an education to students who have had less success in the traditional high school environment. Our goal is for students to achieve the skills they need for a successful, responsible future. This goal encompasses both success in high school and preparation for success after high school.
The following assumptions are the basis for the program:
- Students can learn given the opportunity, time, and smaller class size.
- Students need both academic and social skills to function successfully.
- Students learn responsibility when they are held accountable.
- Student misbehavior will be viewed as opportunities for individual problem solving and preparation for the real world.
- Staff demonstrates and expects students to respect self and others.
- Staff provides opportunities to develop effective communication by establishing positive relationships.
The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are designed to help the school run smoothly so that every student will have a successful year at S.C.O.R.E. High School. This information has been carefully prepared so that it will help students adjust to our school and become an integral part of it. Teachers are eager to help you prepare for a successful adult life. Remember, your success is directly related to your efforts.
Philosophy
Above all else, our school must be relevant to the community it serves. We believe that because each person must act as both an individual and as a member of the community, he/she should be given an opportunity to achieve an education commensurate to his/her intellectual capacity and personal needs. Inherent to such a system are the principles of democracy--equality and opportunity, freedom under the law, and worth of the individual. The school must provide for the needs that exist in the community by:
- Developing a program of studies which includes basic skills, vocational preparatory, and college preparatory courses.
- Employing faculty members and administrators who recognize and help students develop individual differences in ability and interest.
- Encouraging students to expand their interest through the provision of varied extra-curricular and co-curricular activities
Mission
The mission of Nixa Public Schools, dedicated to our legacy of excellence, is to ensure all students achieve maximum potential and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed as productive, informed, and engaged citizens in a diverse society by providing a quality, comprehensive, world-class education in a safe and secure learning environment.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against, engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.
Any person having inquiries, including person with impaired vision or hearing can obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and services that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities by contacting the Executive Director of Special Services, 301 S. Main, Nixa, MO 65714, karenmcknight@nixaschools.net, (417) 724-6260, or the Sodexo Facilities Director, robertklug@nixaschools.net, (417) 724-6390. Questions concerning the Nixa Public Schools’ compliance with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans Disabilities Act, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or Equal Opportunity Employment is directed to contact the following designated coordinators:
Equal Opportunity Employment – Mark McGehee, Faught Administration Center, 724-6270
Title VI and Title IX – Mark McGehee, Faught Administration Center, 724-6270
Section 504 – Michelle Miller, Early Childhood Center, 724-4050
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Karen McKnight, Faught Administration Center, 724-6260; Robert Klug, Sodexo, 724-6390
Homeless Students – Jennifer Finke, Faught Administration Center, 724-3853
School Mascot, Colors, and Song
School Mascot
The high-flying eagle
School Colors
Red and Gray
School Song
Mid the hills of glorious Ozarks
Stands the school we love.
All her standards are the highest
Guided from above.
Hail to Nixa, Nixa High School
To you we’ll all be true.
We will cheer thy name forever
Staunchly we’ll back you.
Who to Contact
Nixa Public Schools Telephone Numbers
Faught Admin. Center - (417) 724-6200
High School (office) - (417) 724-3501
Junior High - (417) 724-6400
Inman Intermediate - (417) 724-6600
Summit Intermediate - (417) 724-4000
Century Elementary - (417) 724-3800
Espy Elementary - (417) 724-6820
High Pointe Elementary - (417) 724-6700
John Thomas School of Discovery - (417) 724-6800
Mathews Elementary - (417) 724-6520
School Crimestoppers - (417) 895-2365
Nixa Public Schools 2024-2025 School Calendar
August 19 - First Day of Classes
September 2 - Labor Day, No School
September 23 - PLC Day, No School
October 17 - End of First Quarter
October 18 - PLC Day, No School
October 21-24 - Parent Conferences throughout week
October 25 - PLC Day, No School
November 5 - PLC Day/Presidential Election, No School
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 20 - End of First Semester (Full Day of Class)
December 21-January 6 - No School, Christmas Break
January 6 - PLC Day, No School
January 7 - First Day of Second Semester, Classes Resume
January 20 - No school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February/March - Parent Conferences throughout the months of Feb. and March
March 14 - End of Third Quarter
March 17-24 - No School, Spring Break
April 18 - No School, Easter Break
May 18 - Graduation
May 23 - 1/2 Day Class, 1/2 Teacher Work Day, End of Second Semester
May 26 - Memorial Day, School Offices Closed
June 2-26 - Summer School/JTSD Extra Days
Building Security – S.C.O.R.E., Glenn R Scott Campus, Nixa High School
The campus of S.C.O.R.E.,Glenn R Scott Campus of Nixa High School is monitored by video surveillance 24 hours a day. In an effort to deter vandalism and increase the level of building security/safety, all students that are not being directly supervised by a teacher/sponsor must exit the building by 3:00 p.m. on regular school days, with the exception of students that are attending our MO Option Program from 3:00-7:00 pm Monday through Thursday. In case of inclement weather, students may wait in the lobby.
School Closings
In case of inclement weather or other emergencies, announcements of school closings will be made through the Rapid Notification System and QuickNews in addition to information being posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nixapublicschools) and Twitter (@nixaschools). Information will also be supplied to local television stations, radio stations, and other news outlets. As soon as a decision is made, the media will be notified. Our school website can also be accessed for school closing information or other important information at www.nixapublicschools.net. Please check the district website or social media outlets for information rather than calling the school. The school phone lines need to be kept open for emergency purposes.
If school is dismissed early, all efforts will be made to notify parents through the methods listed above. Parents should have arrangements made each school year for emergency-type situations. These arrangements should be discussed with your child/children so they will know what to do.
If school is announced as a late start, students will arrive two hours later than the usual start time, and bus routes will also run two hours later than usual.
Rapid Notification System
Nixa is using a rapid notification system that allows schools to contact thousands of parents within minutes. Nixa Public Schools has implemented this to substantially improve its ongoing communication with parents. This service, currently through Blackboard Connect, is only available to parents of children in the Nixa School District.
Our Rapid Notification System allows school administrators to update parents quickly and efficiently with personalized messages, helping them stay actively involved in their child’s education.
The Rapid Notification System can do the following:
- Reach thousands of parents per minute (calls and text alerts)
- Send notifications even when school phone lines are down
- Inform parents the very morning of a child’s absence from school
- Rapidly deliver first-hand information during a crisis situation
Parents will receive the following types of alerts from schools:
Routine notification calls do not directly affect the safety of students, staff, or parents. These calls include upcoming events, delayed school bus routes, and absenteeism.
Emergency notification calls are used during critical incidents where a child, staff member, or parent’s safety is in immediate jeopardy. These calls include lockdowns, evacuations, and relocations.
Text alerts will be used to distribute quick reminders or information. You will receive text alerts if your primary phone is your cell phone. (You will have the option to opt out of receiving alerts.) Text alerts will be limited but occur more frequently than routine notification calls.
Email Updates will be sent to the email address parents enter into the student information system. These will include reminders and updates on various school events. Emails will be limited but occur more frequently than our routine notification calls.
QuickNews
QuickNews is the district’s weekly e-newsletter sent out to all members of the community who sign up. This service is delivered by e-mail and includes updates for events across the district and news items in the district. Sign up for QuickNews on the District’s homepage at www.nixapublicschools.net.
Alcohol/Tobacco/Drug Policies
Students and parents should be aware that the Nixa Board of Education has specific policies concerning the possession and/or use of these items at school. Students with tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, cartridges, and over-the-counter medication in their locker or possession on school premises, school buses, and/or at school-sponsored activities will be disciplined according to the Discipline Matrix below. Students involved with drugs/alcohol are subject to a 20-day suspension with the possibility of reducing the suspension to 10 days if they agree to an assessment by a substance abuse counselor. Refusal to obtain a drug screening will uphold the 20-day suspension. Discipline incidents for drugs and alcohol from grades 7 and 8 will be counted as a prior offense when determining whether it is a repeat offense. See the discipline matrix for the consequences of a repeat offense.
Aerosol Products
Bullying Policy
General
In order to promote a safe learning environment for all students, the Nixa Public Schools prohibits all forms of bullying. The district also prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of bullying among or against students.
Definitions
Bullying – In accordance with state law, bullying is defined as intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; that substantially interferes with the educational performance, opportunities or benefits of any student without exception; or that substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or property damage; oral, written, or electronic communication, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion, or threats; or threats of reprisal or retaliation for reporting such acts.
Cyberbullying – A form of bullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager. The district has jurisdiction over cyberbullying that uses the district's technology resources or that originates on district property, at a district activity or on district transportation. Even when cyberbullying does not involve district property, activities or technology resources, the district will impose consequences and discipline for those who engage in cyberbullying if there is a sufficient nexus to the educational environment, the behavior materially and substantially disrupts the educational environment, the communication involves a threat as defined by law, or the district is otherwise allowed by law to address the behavior.
School Day – A day on the school calendar when students are required to attend school.
Designated Officials
The principal of each building is hereby designated as the individual to receive and investigate reports of bullying. Each building principal shall designate at least two teachers or administrators in the building who are authorized to receive and investigate reports of bullying in the principal's absence or at the principal's discretion.
The district compliance officer appointed in policy AC will serve as the districtwide antibullying coordinator. The antibullying coordinator will receive all completed investigative reports from all buildings and analyze the reports to identify any information that would inform the district's antidiscrimination and antibullying education and training programs. In addition, the antibullying coordinator will assist in making any relevant reports as required by state and federal law.
Reporting Bullying
School employees, substitutes, or volunteers are expected to intervene to prevent student bullying, appropriately discipline the perpetrator, assist the victim, and report the incident to the building principal or designee for further investigation and action. Any school employee, substitute, or volunteer who witnesses or has firsthand knowledge of bullying of a student must report the incident to the building principal or designee as soon as possible, but no later than two school days after the incident.
Students who have been subjected to bullying, or who have witnessed or have knowledge of bullying, are encouraged to promptly report such incidents to a school employee. Any school employee receiving such a report shall promptly transmit the report to the building principal or designee.
If the bullying incident involves students from more than one district building, the report should be made to the principal or designee of the building in which the incident took place or, if more appropriate, to the principal or designee of the building attended by the majority of the participants in the incident.
Investigation
Within two school days of receiving a report of bullying, the principal or designee will initiate an investigation of the incident. Reports that involve students from multiple buildings will be investigated cooperatively by the principals of each building involved, or those principals may request that the district's compliance officer designated in policy AC conduct the investigation. If, at any time during the investigation, the principal determines that the bullying involves illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as described in policy AC, the principal will report the incident to the compliance officer designated in that policy, who will assist in the investigation. If the alleged bullying involves a special education student or a student with disabilities, the principal will also notify the special education director.
The investigation shall be completed within ten school days of the date the report of bullying was received unless good cause exists to extend the investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, the principal will decide whether bullying or harassment occurred and, if so, whether additional discipline is warranted in accordance with the district's student discipline code. The principal will generate a written report of the investigation and findings and send a copy of the completed report to the district's antibullying coordinator. The principal or designee will document the report in the files of the victim and the alleged or actual perpetrator of bullying. All reports will be kept confidential in accordance with state and federal law.
If the incident involved allegations of illegal discrimination or harassment, the principal's decision may be appealed in accordance with policy AC. Student discipline may be appealed when allowed by law in accordance with Board policy.
The principal or other appropriate district staff will work with victims and their families to access resources and services to help them deal with any negative effects that resulted from the incident.
Consequences
Students who participate in bullying or who retaliate against anyone who reports bullying will be disciplined in accordance with the district's discipline code. Such discipline may include detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion, removal from participation in activities, exclusion from honors and awards, and other consequences deemed appropriate by the principal or superintendent. The district will also contact law enforcement when required by law or notify social media companies of inappropriate online activity when appropriate.
Even in situations where the district does not have jurisdiction to discipline a student for bullying, such as when the acts take place off campus and there is an insufficient nexus to the district, the principal or designee will take appropriate actions to assist student victims. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, contacting the parents/guardians of the victim and the alleged perpetrators, communicating that this behavior is not allowed on district grounds or at district activities, notifying the appropriate district staff to assist the victim, and taking additional action when appropriate, such as notifying law enforcement or social media companies of inappropriate online activity.
District employees and substitutes who violate this policy will be disciplined or terminated. Discipline may include suspension with or without pay, a negative evaluation, prohibition from being on district property or at district activities, mandated training, or other appropriate remedial action. Volunteers who violate this policy will no longer be permitted to volunteer.
Policy Publication
The district shall annually notify students, parents/guardians, district employees, substitutes and volunteers about this policy and the district's prohibition against bullying. A copy of this policy shall be included in student handbooks and posted on the district's website.
Training and Education
The district's antibullying coordinator will provide information and appropriate training designed to assist employees, substitutes, and volunteers who have significant contact with students in identifying, preventing, and responding to incidents of bullying.
The district will provide education and information about bullying and this policy to students every year. The principal of each school, in consultation with school counselors and other appropriate school employees, will determine the best methods for facilitating the discussion. Methods may include, but are not limited to: assemblies; homeroom presentations; class meetings; team or club meetings; special presentations by counselors, social workers, or mental health professionals; and open-house events. When practical, parents/guardians will be invited to attend.
In addition to educating students about the content of this policy, the district will inform students of:
- The procedure for reporting bullying.
- The harmful effects of bullying.
- Any initiatives the school or district has created to address bullying, including student peer-to-peer initiatives.
- The consequences for those who participate in bullying or engage in reprisal or retaliation against those who report bullying.
School counselors, social workers, mental health professionals, school psychologists or other appropriate district staff will educate students who are victims of bullying about how to overcome the negative effects of bullying including, but not limited to:
- Cultivating the student's self-worth and self-esteem.
- Teaching the student to defend him- or herself assertively and effectively without violence.
- Helping the student develop social skills.
- Encouraging the student to develop an internal locus of control.
Additional School Programs and Resources
The Board directs the superintendent or designee to implement programs and other initiatives to address bullying, respond to such conduct in a manner that does not stigmatize the victim, and make resources or referrals available to victims of bullying. Such initiatives may include educating parents/guardians and families on bullying prevention and resources.
Food/Beverages
Visitors
Visitors with proper business to conduct at the school shall be welcome at the school after they check in at the principal’s office. Visitors are required to produce a form of photo identification and must wear a visitor identification badge after checking in. Students may not have friends or relatives here simply to visit during the day.
Student Identification
All students are required to obtain a student identification card. An ID card is provided to each student at no cost during the first three weeks of school. Students are required to have their current year student identification card, on a school appropriate lanyard displayed around their neck, during school and at all school functions, including school dances (non-student attendees to school dances must have some form of valid photo identification for admittance). A fee of $5.00 will be charged to replace lost ID cards. Disciplinary action will be imposed if students fail to display their student ID, alter their ID, or possess another student’s ID.
Telephone Messages
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
Personal electronic devices (PEDs) (i.e., cell phones, radios, tape players, CD players, MP3 players, laptops, portable video games, etc.) should be stored in purses, bags, or pockets, and kept out of sight and be turned off or in silent mode (non- vibrating) during instructional time unless directed by their teacher. (For a complete definition of “Personal Electronic Device” and “Use,” refer to Board Policy JFCK.)
- Instructional times are defined as the time spent in a classroom during periods 1-8. STAR classes will follow the guidelines of instructional time. This includes the use of restrooms, water breaks, etc. during a class period.
- Non-Instructional times are defined as follows:
- Any time before 7:30 am and after 2:32 pm
- Passing periods between classes
- Privilege time in the commons for those students who have earned this reward during STAR
- Lunch
- SCORE students may use their cell phones:
- Before and after school
- During passing period
- During lunch
Students may not use their cell phones at any time during the school day to:
- Take pictures
- Record Videos
- Record Audio
Cell phones are strictly forbidden in the following locations:
- Locker rooms
- Restrooms
- Other District Schools (ie: during A+ tutoring, internships, child development activities, etc.)
Consequences for breaking policy:
- 1st offense: PED confiscated, turned into the front office, verbal warning
- 2nd offense: PED confiscated, turned into the front office and (1) ASD 8
- 3rd offense: PED confiscated, turned into the front office, and (2) ASDs
- 4th offense, and subsequent offenses: Student must leave PED in office and (1) day of ISS
Students can pick up PEDs at the office once their school day is over up to 3:00 p.m.
Fundraising
Fundraising for student activities shall be held to a minimum and must have prior approval from the administration. Sponsors of student activities are required to deposit all collected funds daily at the principal’s office. Sponsors shall obtain a receipt from the administrative assistant for such funds. Sponsors shall maintain records and issue receipts for any funds collected from students and/or adults. At no time shall any sponsor maintain a private or “petty cash” fund.
Due Process
All students are entitled to due process. This means there are certain procedures that school officials will follow prior to taking appropriate disciplinary actions. Some of the procedures are outlined below:
- Short Suspension - An administrator has the right to suspend a student from school for up to ten (10) school days. In such a case, the administrator will conduct an informal hearing with the student and all other appropriate parties. The student will be given notice of the charge(s) against him/her and the opportunity to present his/her version of the incident. If the student denies the charges, he or she will be given an explanation of the facts that form the basis of the proposed suspension. If the administrator elects to suspend the student, the student will be told the dates and duration of the suspension. The parent of the student will be notified in writing of the suspension. The superintendent or his designee may revoke or modify a suspension.
- Long Suspension - The principal may request the superintendent of schools to suspend a student for a period of time not to exceed 180 school days. Should this recommendation be made, the student and their parent will be notified in writing. Part of this notification will include instructions on due process and appeal procedures.
- Expulsion - The principal and/or superintendent may request the Board of Education to expel a student. Should this recommendation be made, the student and the parent will be notified in writing. Part of this notification will include instructions on due process and appeal procedures.
- Weapons - Students who are determined to have brought a weapon as defined by the Safe Schools Act to school shall be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year. The superintendent of schools may modify the expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.
Emergency Drills and Procedures
Drills for emergencies are conducted periodically. Each classroom has an emergency escape route map posted. The signal for a fire drill will be an announcement over the intercom. Students should leave the building quickly and quietly, no running. Each class should stay together and walk to the grassy area next to Extreme Exteriors. Classroom teachers will take roll.
The signal for a tornado/storm will be announced over the intercom or other signaling device. Students are to move toward the designated areas as posted on maps in the rooms. As soon as they get in, or as close as possible to the designated area, students shall kneel down, face the wall, and cover their heads with their arms. Students should remain quiet to hear any instructions.
A lock-down drill will be signaled by “Intruder in the Building” over the intercom. When this is heard, all students should go to the area designated by their teacher and/or emergency map and remain quiet until the all clear is given. Students in the hall should go to the nearest safe location.
Public Complaints
The Board recognizes that situations of concern to parents/guardians or the public may arise in the operation of the district. Such concerns are best resolved by addressing them at the level where the concern originated through communication with the appropriate staff members. The administration has developed procedures for addressing those issues, copies of which are available at each building. Any concern regarding federal programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) may also be appealed to DESE or the United States Department of Education as permitted or required by law.
If a complaint has been made and appealed in accordance with administrative procedures, the parent/guardian or member of the public may appeal the issue to the Board by submitting a written request to the superintendent or the secretary of the Board. The Board will address the complaint in an appropriate and timely manner
Withdrawal Procedure
Students transferring or dropping from school shall pick up a withdrawal form from the administrative assistant. Students are to turn in all books to each teacher and have their teachers sign off on the form indicating the books have been received. The grade at the time of withdrawal will also be recorded. Students are to return the completed form to the office. Students planning to drop from school must participate in an exit interview with the counselor or principal.
Dress Code
The administration is authorized by the Board of Education to establish appropriate dress standards. The following guidelines should be observed unless specific activities are approved by the administration:
- Obscene, vulgar, or profane slogans/pictures shall not appear on clothing or accessories worn to school.
- Halter tops, tube tops, tops that allow bare midriffs, backless tops, fish-net mesh style tops, strapless tops, lingerie, or single-strap tops shall not be worn. Straps on tank tops should be at least 1” wide.
- Shoes shall be worn.
- Clothing and accessories that contain advertisements for and/or promote alcohol, tobacco, and/or drug-related products shall not be worn.
- Clothing and accessories with racially inflammatory or verbally harassing material such as confederate flags or swastikas shall not be worn or displayed.
- Wallet chains/cords, neck chains/cords, clothing chains/cords, or studded collars/bracelets or sunglasses shall not be worn at any time on school property.
- Any type of extremism in dress or dress that is disruptive or distracting to the educational process (such as short skirts, low-cut tops, clothing that is too revealing, undergarments showing, sagging, or clothing with revealing holes or body paint) will be dealt with on an individual basis.
- Dress and grooming will not disrupt the educational environment.
- Athletic competition apparel is designed for performance during the designated sport or activity. Such apparel may only be worn during the school day in accordance with the school dress code (e.g., A student wearing a football jersey with pants would be in compliance with the dress code.)
When, in the judgment of the principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress does not comply with the above criteria, the student may be required to make modifications. Repeated violations or refusal to comply will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension.
Dress Code for special events (graduation, prom, etc.) will be determined by the administration. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the event.
Gang Information
A “gang” means any ongoing organization, association or group of three (3) or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more criminal acts, which has an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively engage in or whose members engage in a pattern of criminal gang activity. The “pattern of gang activity” means the commission, attempt to commit, conspiring to commit, or solicitation of two or more criminal acts, provided the criminal acts were committed on separate dates or by two or more persons who are members of or belong to the same criminal gang.
No student on or about school property or at any school activity:
- Shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other thing that is evidence of membership in or affiliation with any gang.
- Shall commit any act or omission or use any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (gestures, handshakes, etc.), showing membership in or affiliation in a gang.
- Shall use any speech or commit any act or omission in furtherance of the interests of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to:
- Soliciting others for membership in any gang;
- Requesting any person to pay for “protection” or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person;
- Committing any illegal act or violation of school district policies;
- Inciting another person to act with physical violence upon any other person.
Verbal Harassment
No student shall use words or actions, verbal, written, or symbolic, meant to harass or injure another person; i.e., threats of violence or defamation of a person’s race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or display of racially inflammatory materials such as swastikas or confederate flags. Constitutionally protected speech will not be punished.
Conduct at Events
Defacing School Property
Attendance Policy Philosophy
We believe that attendance in school is important. We believe when a student misses school, regardless of the reason, he/she is missing something of value. We believe the high school student, if he/she has not already done so, needs to learn the value of and develop a pattern of good attendance and punctuality. A teenager who has developed a pattern of good attendance will be better prepared for the attendance requirements that will be placed upon him/her as an adult. An adult may find that poor attendance leads to job dismissal and subsequent loss of income. A student may find that poor attendance fails to meet the requirements for earning credit. Frequent absences of students from the regular classroom learning experiences disrupt the continuity of the instructional process for everyone. Make-up work does not contain the benefits of regular classroom instruction. Therefore, good attendance is essential to receive the maximum high school educational experience. The student is to provide written documentation/verification/certification in reference to the absence which shall be presented to the administrative assistant the day the student returns to school. The administrative assistant will issue an admit slip to be presented to his/her teachers. Students that report to class 20 minutes or more late shall be counted absent. For attendance incentives, please see the Honor Level System section of the handbook.
Attendance Protocol
- The Nixa Public Schools’ attendance procedure will read that eight (8) days or the equivalent thereof will be the limit on absences per semester, and any absences over eight (8) will be considered excessive.
- As a result of excessive absences, the school will:
- Mail two letters to the parents, and
- Attempt two personal contacts. One will be a face-to-face meeting.
- Through these contacts, the school officials will work with the parent/guardian to ascertain what the problem is and attempt to agree on a contract in an attempt to rectify the problem.
- On the ninth (9) absence, the Juvenile Office and County Prosecutor may be notified of the absences with documentation of all contacts the school has made.
- When the referral is received by the offices of the Juvenile officials and Prosecutor, they will review the school district report and determine what course of action to take, up to and including the filing of charges. In addition, the Children’s Division (CD) of the Department of Social Services will also be notified.
- If the child continues to be absent from school after the initial referral to the juvenile and prosecutor’s office, the district will place a Hotline call to the Children’s Division (CD).
- Any or all of the steps may be skipped if the family has a prior history with the Nixa Public Schools Attendance Task Force or if evidence of neglect is discovered.
All students of the Nixa High School will be held responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with all of the attendance policies as well as informing their parents of these policies.
Attendance Guidelines
Daily Absence Reporting
- All students will provide a parent note or telephone call (724-4080) to the S.C.O.R.E. office the day the student is absent. If a parent/guardian is unable to call the day of the absence, a note or telephone call to the office is required the day the student returns to school following each absence. Students who miss five (5) or more consecutive days without parental contact will not be allowed to make up work without medical verification of absences. Upon 5, and 8 days of a student’s absence from class, a letter will be mailed home to notify parent(s)/guardians(s) of these absences.
- Students having over eight absences must provide medical or legal verification in order for the absence to be excused. Excused absences allow the student the opportunity to complete missed work for full credit. Unexcused absences will result in the student only receiving a maximum of half credit on any missed assignments, quizzes, or tests.
- If the parent, for some reason, fails to notify the school, the school may contact the parent.
- Students who return to school without a parent’s excuse may be considered truant until the parent can be contacted to verify the absence.
- All absences, including those approved in advance by parents or school officials, except those for school-sponsored activities, will count against a student’s days absent. (The student should be careful in the use of absences because excessive absences may affect a student’s class participation grade.)
- The school encourages doctor and dental appointments after school hours whenever possible to reduce the number of classes missed for medical reasons.
- Students who leave school during the school day without prior parental consent and without checking out through the appropriate attendance office WILL be considered truant. Students must have parental consent and check out of school through the attendance office to be properly dismissed.
Admit Process
Students who have been absent from class must check in at the office upon returning to school. The student must have a note from the parent or medical or legal documentation verifying the reason for the absence. A parent may also contact the school to verify, prior to the absence. All students who check in at the office will be designated as excused or unexcused for their time of absence.
Attendance Incentives
Criteria for exemption of Final examinations:
- Students must have a grade of 70% in the class, and,
- 0-2 absences (in the class) per semester, and
- No ISS or OSS on the student’s record for that semester.
All three items must be met to be exempt.
(Students that are exempt may choose to take the final. However, it will only be counted if it benefits their grade.) Missing school due to school-related activities has not been counted and will not count as absences.
*In the event the administration and/or Board of Education determine that the attendance policy/incentives will be rescinded during the school year due to serious public health concerns (i.e. pandemic event, etc.) all students will be subject to taking final exams.
Effect of Absences on Activities
Students must be in attendance at least four periods (excluding STAR) in order to participate in any school-sponsored or MSHSAA activity that night unless PRIOR permission is obtained from the principal. (Students must also be present on Friday for at least four hours in order to participate on Saturday or Sunday.)
Job Shadowing
Students in grades 10-12 have an opportunity to spend one day each year as a job shadowing experience. The necessary forms may be obtained from the counselor. This form requires signatures from a parent/guardian, all of the student’s teachers, counselor, and the principal. Arrangements should be made at least one week prior to the requested day of job shadowing. Job shadowing will not be allowed after April 30 or during finals. Job shadowing a family member is not permitted.
School Activities
College Visitation
We recognize that it is necessary for students to visit colleges from time to time as they prepare to continue their education. Students who wish to be excused to visit colleges should apply for college days before making the college visit. A form for requesting college days may be obtained from the office. This form requires signatures from a parent/guardian, all of the student’s teachers, the counselor, and the principal. In addition, a second form will be given to the student which should be returned with the signatures from the proper college personnel involved in the visit. College visit days are reserved for junior and senior students. Juniors are allowed (1) day per year. Seniors are allowed (2) days per year. Days are not to be taken after May 1 st of each school year.
Part-Time Attendance
Tardiness
A student is considered tardy if he/she is not in his/her assigned seat or station when the tardy bell starts to ring. A teacher may require a student to make up time for being tardy to his/her class. A fourth tardy during the quarter will result in one day of lunch detention. The fifth tardy will result in 2 lunch detentions and the sixth tardy will result in 3 lunch detentions. The seventh will result in ½ day ISS; the eighth 1 day ISS; the ninth 1 day of ISS. Two days ISS for each additional tardy. Chronic tardiness is considered a serious discipline issue. For purposes of categorization, a student who arrives to class less than 20 minutes after the start of class will be considered tardy. If the student arrives to class more than 20 minutes after the start of class, the student will be counted as absent. Tardies are unexcused; only emergency situations will be considered.
Truancy
Truancy is when a student:
- Leaves the campus without permission from the office or goes to the parking lot without permission.
- Comes to school but does not attend any or all classes or authorized activities.
- Is somewhere other than school when the parents think the student is at school.
- Brings a parent-signed note that is forged, calls in acting like a parent, or sets forth an invalid reason for the absence.
- Has an elective absence that was not approved in advance by school officials.
- Students who fail to attend first hour due to oversleeping, apathy, avoidance of first hour tardies or other non-illness reasons.
- Has over eight absences without a doctor’s note, even with the parent's consent.
Students who are truant will be allowed to make up work missed for a maximum of half credit, and disciplinary action will be taken as per the student conduct code. Truancy is also a violation of state statutes. There are no school-sanctioned class “skip days.”
Out of Assigned Area on Campus
A student is considered to be out of assigned area on campus if the student does one of the following:
- Comes to school but does not attend any or all classes or authorized activities.
- Obtains permission from a teacher or the office to go to a certain place on campus but does not go there.
- Is somewhere other than their assigned location
Scheduling
The scheduling process will take place during the spring semester and will involve planning activities that occur during the student’s SOAR advisor class period. During this process, students will check transcripts, verify graduation credits, calculate GPA’s, discuss new course offerings, and evaluate individual courses for the upcoming year. In addition, they will learn about college dual-enrollment opportunities, as well as the A+ program. Students will have the opportunity to examine the course description book for the next year and ask individual questions that pertain to their interests and concerns. After this session, the students will choose the courses that they prefer for the following year.
One of the most critical components of the scheduling process is the time set aside in the spring for Student Ongoing Academic Review (SOAR). Each student is expected to participate with a parent/guardian or another party designated as his/her advocate. In situations where a student has a conflict or does not have someone available to attend, the counselor or a preferred teacher may substitute. This conference is required in order for a student to participate in the final stages of scheduling. This is the actual planning session for each student’s schedule. Every effort is made to provide an opportunity to address parent questions that pertain to the future plans of the student. The SOAR conference has proven to be a very positive strategy session in further ensuring each student’s academic success.
The final step involved in scheduling is referred to as Arena Scheduling. Due to the amount of instruction and planning that occurs during the scheduling process, students will not be granted schedule changes during the academic year. The classroom teachers, counselor, or principal will initiate the only scheduling changes that may take place. These changes will most likely relate to failure to meet the course prerequisite requirements.
STAR Program (Student Tutoring and Academic Resources)
Grades and Grading Scale
Finals
Honor Roll
Academic Letter
The standards for earning an Academic Letter are:
- Students must have a GPA of 3.55 or above with no C’s the 1 st semester AND
- GPA of 3.55 or above with no C’s for second semester 4 th progress report. Letter grades will be issued for this report and will be used to calculate GPA AND
- Must take and receive a grade for 6 credited classes per semester.
Class Honors
In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, students meeting established criteria may graduate with honors.
- To be eligible for honors, a student must have the following:
- Eight semesters of high school work from an accredited school as defined in Policy JECC, "Assignment of Students to School/Classes."
- Enrollment at Nixa Public Schools prior to and continuously following the tenth school day of the student’s sophomore year if transferred from an unaccredited school. Students enrolling in this scenario will have the eight semesters of high school work waived (1A.) if grades have been assigned for their freshmen year from the unaccredited school. (Students must still meet all other requirements as defined in Board Policy JECC, the “Assignment of Students to School/Classes.”)
- No grades were modified at any time by an IEP during the eight semesters of high school work.
- Categories/Degrees of honor are based on cumulative grade point average as follows:
- Summa Cum Laude = 3.8-4.0 G.P.A.
- Magna Cum Laude = 3.5-3.7 G.P.A.
- Cum Laude = 3.3-3.4 G.P.A.
- Grade points will be computed each semester using the semester grades earned in all classes. The grade point average is calculated by dividing the cumulative grade points earned by the number of credits attempted, carried to one decimal point. Nixa High School uses a straight four-point scale. Nixa High School is a non-ranking high school. If a senior needs a rank for college or scholarship purposes, students may contact the counseling center for assistance.
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
- The student’s grade point average will be computed at the end of eight semesters of high school work in determining honors. However, the seventh-semester cumulative grade point average will be utilized for all printed programs.
Progress Reports
Make Up Work
Make-up work is the responsibility of the student and will follow the policy of the classroom teacher. It should be noted that all learning can be “made up;” class participation, discussion, and other activities cannot be repeated. Skill courses where work can be accomplished by the attendance only cannot be made up. Experience of this type must be recognized as missed. Students serving OSS may complete make-up work for 50% credit ONLY if the work is requested by a parent and is completed before the student returns from his or her suspension.
Correspondence and Summer School Courses
Students may elect to participate in independent programs that offer high school units of credit. The administration will require proof of successful completion of any such program. The student may earn a maximum of three (3) units of credit towards graduation from outside programs or summer school with only one (1) credit earned per summer term from Nixa High School. Credits earned through the Missouri Virtual School Program are excluded from this restriction.
Online Panels
Dual Enrollment
The Nixa Board of Education has issued guidelines for students interested in attending college classes while still attending Nixa High School. If a student is interested, they should see the guidance counselor for details. This program is voluntary in nature and all costs, fees, etc., are the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian.
Nixa High School Graduation Requirements
n order to graduate from Nixa High School, students must meet all of Nixa Public Schools’ and the Missouri State Board of Education’s requirements. In addition to earning the required 24 credits and passing specific required classes, graduates must pass both the U.S. and Missouri Constitution tests.
Communication Arts - 4 Credits
Required Courses - English I, English II, English III, and 4th credit must be above English III
Mathematics - 3 Credits
Science - 3 Credits
Required Courses - Physical Science, Biology I, and one Science elective
Social Studies - 3 Credits
Required Courses - American History, World History, and American Government
Fine Art - 1 Credit
Practical Art - 1 Credit
Physical Education - 1 Credit
Course Options - Walking Fitness, Physical Fitness, or Strength and Conditioning (A full year of JROTC Let I or Let II may substitute for a ½ credit of Physical Ed.)
Health - 0.5 Credit
Personal Finance - 0.5 Credit
Electives - 7 Credits
Total Required - 24 Credits
Graduation
Classification by Credits
Students must have earned the following credits for grade level classification by the beginning of each school year. Credits will be reviewed at the end of the semester for students who had been previously reclassified to determine if their grade level should change. Activities that require a student to be a junior or senior will not be open to students not classified as such.
Sophomore—6 credits Junior—12 credits Senior—17 credits
Library
The library is staffed by a certified librarian and student workers who are available to assist students during hours of operation.
Library Guidelines:
- The library is open the following times: Monday 7:45am-3:00pm; Tuesday--Friday 7:15am-3:00pm.
- Students are asked to sign in when they enter the library and to sign out when they leave.
- STAR access is available to all students with privilege time and to any student who has obtained a pass.
- Students may access online databases through Canvas. All links, usernames, and passwords are located on the library Canvas page.
- Students may check out up to five books at one time; checkouts are for three weeks.
- Late fines of .05 cents per school day are assessed for overdue books. Students will be charged the purchase price of any lost or damaged books. If the lost book is found and returned during the same school year in which it was checked out, this charge will be refunded minus the late fee
- Parking passes will not be issued to students with overdue books or library fines. Graduating seniors must clear their account to receive their diploma at graduation.
Directory Information
Directory information as outlined in board policy JO, may be prepared for mass release (school yearbook, school directory, athletic programs, summer school, summer camps, PTA, businesses, churches, etc.) unless parents/guardians or an eligible student indicates that they do not wish the information to be disclosed. Directory information may consist of the following: name of student; date and place of birth; parents’ names; grade level; enrollment status (e.g., full-time or part-time); participation in district sponsored or district recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees, honors and awards received; artwork or course work displayed by the district; schools or school districts previously attended; and photographs, videotapes, digital images and recorded sound unless such records would be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy. Please be aware that if a request is made for your child’s information to NOT be included in Directory Information, then his/her name and relevant information may not be included in such things as athletic programs, graduation press releases, and the yearbook. To request that your child’s information NOT be included in Directory Information, pick up a form in the office, sign and return. This request must be made during the first 10 days of school.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the confidentiality of a student’s educational records. It also requires schools receiving federal money to provide parents access to their child’s records and allows them to request modification of the child’s educational records. This right is also extended to students the age of 18 or older.
Testing
EOC (End of Course) Testing
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires students that are enrolled in certain courses to take EOC tests at the conclusion of the course. These tests will count for 10% of the course grade for the semester in which the student takes the test. All students will be required to take the EOC test unless their course grade at the time of testing makes it mathematically impossible to pass the course. Seniors that have not previously taken the required EOC tests will be required to take them prior to graduation. Seniors that have not taken the ACT, ASVAB or WorkKeys Test will be required to take the WorkKeys Test prior to graduation.
Career and Vocational-Technical School
Juniors and seniors may request to attend Ozarks Technical College during the spring pre-registration process. Current requirements and forms are available in the counselor's office. Students should be aware that OTC’s calendar would be followed regarding days of attendance. In the event of a Nixa late start or cancellation due to weather, students will not attend OTC.
Vocational Waiver Option
Students successfully completing a year of Career and Vocational education in an off-campus program that requires multiple attendance hours and transportation may submit a credit-waiver to maintain timely progression toward graduation. Credit waivers may be obtained in the counseling office and will apply to high school credits only. Students planning to attend a four-year university will be required to meet specified college entrance requirements. Students annually earning three credits in a district-approved vocational program may apply for a waiver of one credit to make up for the time/credit lost to attend the off-campus program. (This option will be available to students attending classes at Ozark Technical College and is designed to support enrollment in career and vocational courses.) All waiver applications are dependent upon approval by high school counselors.
A+ Schools Program
The A+ School Program is designed to ensure that regardless a student’s career goals, all NHS students will be provided selections of courses, career counseling, technology, and/or workplace skill development opportunities which are appropriate for them to achieve success.
The three major goals of the A+ Schools Program are:
- All students will graduate from high school.
- All students complete a selection of high school studies that are challenging and for which are identified learning expectations.
- All students proceed from high school graduation to a college, post-secondary vocational/technical school, or high-wage job with workplace skill development opportunities.
The A+ Schools Program encourages all students to focus on a career goal, which requires training beyond high school. Students are asked to select a career path, plan coursework for all four years of high school, and progress toward a goal of additional training at the post-secondary level or high-wage job. Students always have the option to modify or change their career goal and course of studies.
Since 2000, Nixa has been a designated A+ School. Financial incentives will be offered to students who stay in school, maintain at least 95% attendance during four years at NHS, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, exhibit good citizenship, avoid the unlawful use of drugs/alcohol, and perform fifty hours of school-based unpaid tutoring/mentoring. Beginning with the class of 2015, qualifiers must achieve a score of Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I End of Course exam. All funding is contingent upon state budget allocations for the A+ program.
NHS Comprehensive Guidance Program
The district’s guidance program provides important benefits to individual students by addressing their intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological needs. This program is developmental and includes sequential activities designed to address the needs of all students by helping them acquire competencies in career planning and exploration, knowledge of self and others, and educational and vocational development. The district’s guidance program addresses the needs of students in our elementary, junior high, and senior high schools as they encounter and deal directly with these and other important learning and life issues.
Counselors work with all students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community through a balanced program of direct and indirect services. Large and small group structured guidance learning units provide systematic instruction for all students at all grade levels. Counselors plan with teachers and then teach, team-teach, or assist in teaching these coordinated units in classrooms or in other large group settings. Individual planning activities provided to assist all students are initiated in the upper elementary grades and are continued and expanded in the junior high and the high school years. Individual, small group, personal, and crisis counseling are available to all students. Consultation services for parents, teachers, and administrators concerning student behavior and academic progress are provided.
Building on the goals of the elementary and junior high, the Nixa Comprehensive Guidance Program in the high school assists students in becoming responsible adults who develop realistic and fulfilling life plans based on a clear understanding of themselves and their needs, interests, and skills. Continued attention is given to helping students develop competence in decision-making, career planning, working with others, and accepting responsibility for their own behavior.
Health Services
A student who becomes ill at school must check with the nurse before contacting parent(s). The nurse will contact the parent(s) for dismissal permission if illness warrants such action. Any chronic or acute health problems should be reported to the nurse for documentation in the student’s health record. A student with an ailment or disability, which requires either limited or no physical education program, must have a physician’s note to that effect on file with the nurse.
Verification of current immunizations must be on file with the school nurse before new students begin classes. Also, it is very important that the school have every student’s emergency information form on file with the nurse so that parents may be contacted quickly if necessary. Parents, please be sure that home and work phone numbers are on file in the office and updated when changed.
Good attendance is important to students’ learning; however, there are times when you may be too sick to attend school. You should remain at home under the following conditions:
- If you are unable to participate fully in all school activities because of illness
- When you have a contagious condition or a rash with an unknown cause
- Fever of 100 degrees or more within the last 24 hours, without fever-reducing medication
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 12 hours or unable to eat normally
- A diagnosis of strep throat that has not been under antibiotic treatment for 24 hours
- If you require fever-reducing medication or ongoing pain relief medication
If you have any of these symptoms while at school, a parent/guardian will be contacted to pick you up.
If you must have medication of any type given during school hours, including over-the-counter drugs, parents/guardians have the following choices:
- You may come to school and give the medication to your child at the appropriate time(s). You may obtain a copy of a medication form from the school nurse or school office manager. Take the form to your child’s healthcare provider and have him/her complete the form by listing the medications(s) needed, dosage, and number of times per day the medication is to be administered. Prescription and non-prescription medicines must be brought to school by a parent or guardian in the original labeled bottle which contains instructions on how and when the medication is to be given. When you get a prescription filled, ask the pharmacist to make an extra container with the label on it for the school nurse. A parent or guardian MUST provide a written request for the school nurse to give any medication. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF ANY MEDICATION ON SCHOOL GROUNDS, ON THE BUS, OR IN CARS (except pre-approved emergency medications). MEDICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS.
- Over-the-counter drugs will be administered only as prescribed on the label or according to the PDR. Over-the-counter drugs must be received in the original container.
- You may discuss with your healthcare provider an alternative schedule for administering medication (e.g., outside of school hours).
- All medication must be kept and administered through the school nurse’s office. Students are not to carry any medications with them.
School personnel will administer any medication to students ONLY when they have received a medication form properly completed and signed by the prescriber. Medication must be received in an appropriately labeled container.
Student Health Services and Requirements
All parents will be notified at least at the beginning of the school year of the district’s policy on physical examinations and screening of students. Parents will also be notified within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in the policy. (Policy JHC)
Emergency Medication
All student-occupied buildings are equipped with epinephrine pre-measured auto-injection devices that can be administered in the event of severe allergic reaction causing anaphylaxis. Students who cannot receive epinephrine must have written parent documentation on file.
Physical Exams and Screenings
Periodic health screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and head lice may be conducted under the direction of health services personnel and in accordance with administrative procedures. In general, no “invasive physical examination” will be conducted without parent/guardian consent unless the health or safety of the student or others is in question or unless by court order.
Technology Usage/Internet Access
All students will have the opportunity to access Internet World Wide Web information resources through their classroom, library, or school computer lab and under the direct supervision of a teacher. The Nixa Public Schools Internet Access Policy is available in the School Board Policy Manual, (Policy-EHB-R). The Nixa Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy is posted in computer labs, library, and other locations. No student will be given access to the district’s technology resources until the district receives a User Agreement signed by the student and the student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or person(s) standing in place of a parent. Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. A user’s privileges may be suspended pending an investigation concerning use of the district’s technology resources. Any violation of the district policy, regulations, or procedures regarding technology usage may result in temporary, long-term, or permanent suspension of user privileges. The district will monitor the on-line activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure on all computers with Internet access as required by law. Internet access is provided through Missouri Research & Education Network (MOREnet) for the Nixa Public Schools. The district complies with MOREnet’s AUP which states: “All network use by MOREnet members, project participants, and those connected via MOREnet members or project participants shall be for, or in support of, research; education; local, state, or national government affairs; economic development, or public service.” Personal laptop computers may not be connected to the district’s network, nor attempted to be connected. Students needing to use such equipment as part of a class or school assignment/project should bring the equipment to the principal’s office and leave it there until needed.
Lunch
The school provides breakfast and hot lunch each day for students. The price for the lunch is set annually by the Board of Education. Free and reduced-price lunches are available for qualifying students. Applications for these are available in the office or as part of your online information update at the beginning of each school year. Parents are encouraged to complete and submit free and reduced forms if they feel they may meet the criteria for qualification. These forms are kept highly confidential. Students may bring their own lunch and eat in the commons area. Students are not allowed to leave campus, go to the parking lot, or have food delivered from any commercial establishment during the lunch period. Parent deliveries from commercial establishments are not permitted. Students who leave the campus or go to the parking lot without permission will be considered truant.
Food Allergy Policy:
No food or drinks, other than bottled water, are allowed on bus transportation to and from school unless there is a medical need and the student has written permission from his/her building principal.
Transportation and Parking
Students riding school buses should understand that they are under the jurisdiction of the school from the time they board the bus until they are deposited at school or at their designated stop. All school rules and regulations are in effect when students ride the bus. Any violation of rules, disruption, or failure to comply with any request of the bus driver will result in prompt disciplinary action as such misbehavior may affect the safety of others. Students who participate in school-sponsored activities are expected to ride district-provided transportation to all such activities. Students may be permitted to ride home with their parents, provided the parent, in person, informs the sponsor/coach of the activity of their intent to take their son/daughter home from the activity. This must be done immediately before the activity or immediately following the activity. Failure to comply with this policy may lead to disciplinary measures.
Students attending OTC shall ride the school bus to OTC every day. Students driving personal vehicles to OTC without prior permission from the principal will be disciplined. This discipline may include assignment to ASD, suspension, and in the case of continued violation of this policy, removal from the OTC program.
Students wishing to park their vehicle on the school parking lot for school each day will be charged a $5 parking fee. The student will be assigned a parking space designated for their use. The parking fee will be paid at the beginning of the school year and assigned spaces will be given at that time. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come basis according to seniority and attendance. Seniors will have the first opportunity to get their spaces followed by juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen.
Students may not purchase a parking space until they receive their driver’s license. Students that park in faculty, visitor, handicapped, or another student’s space are subject to disciplinary action. Repeated violations could result in the loss of parking privileges for the remainder of the school year. Cars parked on the school lot are subject to periodic search and may be entered when “reasonable suspicion” is determined. Students who park may be subjected to periodic random drug tests and may be tested any time there is reasonable suspicion of illegal drugs, Board Policy JFCI-AP.
Students are expected to obey all traffic laws and drive in a safe manner. Students are not permitted to go out to their cars in the parking lot during the school day without first obtaining permission from the principal. Students caught in the parking lot without permission will be considered truant. Skateboarding and rollerblading is prohibited on school parking lots and sidewalks. Failure to obey these regulations will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Extracurricular Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, yet they are cautioned that such activities be regarded as truly “extra.” Any student who becomes so involved in “extras” sponsored and provided by the school that he/she is unable to fulfill his/her curricular responsibilities is abusing the intent of extracurricular.
Nixa High School is a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association and, as such, requires students involved in extracurricular and interscholastic activities to meet and uphold certain eligibility standards. A student in Grades 9-12 must be currently enrolled in and regularly attending courses that offer a minimum of 3 units of credit and must have earned a minimum of 3 units of credit the preceding semester of attendance; or a student must be enrolled in a full course at his or her level in a special education program for the handicapped approved by the Missouri State Department of Education which, though ungraded, enrolls pupils of equivalent age, and that student must have made standard progress for his or her level the preceding semester.
Students and parents must sign and return the citizenship policy before competing and abide by its standards. Students that participate in any MSHSAA sanctioned activity will be subject to the Nixa High School random drug testing policy (Board Policy IGDJB). This information will be disseminated to students prior to competition at the beginning of the school year. Students participating in a MSHSAA sanctioned activity and who are disciplined with ISS or OSS will not be eligible to compete for a specified period of time (up to 20% of competitions) as determined by the citizenship policy. Students that participate in athletics and any MSHSAA sanctioned activities will be required to pay a $45 fee to participate. This fee will be good for the entire school year for all athletics/activities. Students may inquire to the activities director for the possibility of the fee being waived due to financial hardship. Students must pay the activity fee prior to competition. Students that quit an activity will not receive a refund.
A student who is dually enrolled in college and high school classes, but who does not receive high school credit on his/her high school transcript for the college work, may have college hours earned during a regular semester count up to a maximum of 1 unit of credit toward determining high school eligibility as follows: ½ unit of high school credit for a 3 credit hour class; 1 unit of high school credit for a 5 hour college credit class. (Copies of the current requirements are available in the principal’s office.)
Dances
According to Nixa School Board Policy, high school students are permitted to have three (3) dances during the year. The HS Student Council, in conjunction with the administration, shall determine guidelines for these dances. Students not in attendance for four periods (excluding STAR) the day of the dance (or in case of a Saturday dance, the Friday before) will not be permitted to participate in any school-sponsored activity unless permission is obtained from the principal. Students who are suspended, in ISS or OSS (out-of-school suspension) will not be allowed to participate or attend any school function.
Student Organizations and Clubs
Nixa School Board Policy JG-R Student Discipline
The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for others, and to provide for the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense that may result in disciplinary action; however, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a certain disciplinary action. Any conduct not included herein, any aggravated circumstance of any offense, or any action involving a combination of offenses may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education. In extraordinary circumstances where the minimum consequence is judged by the superintendent or designee to be manifestly unfair or not in the interest of the district, the superintendent or designee may reduce the consequences listed in this policy, as allowed by law. This code includes, but is not necessarily limited to, acts of students on district property, including playgrounds, parking lots and district transportation, or at a district activity, whether on or off district property. The district may also discipline students for off-campus conduct that negatively impacts the educational environment, to the extent allowed by law.
Reporting to Law Enforcement
It is the policy of Nixa Public Schools to report all crimes occurring on district property to law enforcement including, but not limited to, the crimes the district is required to report in accordance with law. A list of crimes the district is required to report is included in policy JGF.
The principal shall also notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and superintendent if a student is discovered to possess a controlled substance or weapon in violation of the district's policy.
In addition, the superintendent or designee shall notify the appropriate division of the juvenile or family court upon suspension for more than ten days or expulsion of any student who the district is aware is under the jurisdiction of the court.
Documentation in Student’s Discipline Record
The principal, designee or other administrators or school staff will maintain all discipline records as deemed necessary for the orderly operation of the schools and in accordance with law and policy JGF.
Penalty(s) for Violation of S.C.O.R.E. Student Conduct Code
AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION (ASD)
ASD will be held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35 p.m. until 3:10 p.m. The classroom teacher and/or principal may assign ASD.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)
Students who are assigned ISS for any disciplinary problem will be allowed to make up work for full credit when arrangements are made by the student to obtain assignments from his/her teachers at the time of the suspension. Specific procedures/rules for ISS are given to the student at the time of the suspension. Students may not attend school-sponsored activities while serving ISS.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS)
During the assigned OSS time, students are not allowed on any school campuses and may not attend any school-sponsored activities.
CONDITIONS OF SUSPENSION, EXPULSION AND OTHER DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
All students who are suspended or expelled, regardless of the reason, are prohibited from participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity, or being on or near district property or the location of any district activity for any reason, unless permission is granted by the superintendent or designee. In addition, the district may prohibit students from participating in activities or restrict a student’s access to the district properly as a disciplinary consequence even if a student is not suspended or expelled from school, if appropriate. In accordance with law, any student who is suspended for any offenses listed in 160.261, RSMo., or any act of violence or drug-related activity designed by policy JGF as a serious violation of school discipline shall not be allowed to be within 1,000 feet of any district properly or any activity of the district, regardless of whether the activity takes place on district property, unless one of the following conditions exist:
- The student is under the direct supervision of the student’s parent, legal guardian, custodian or another adult designated in advance, in writing, to the student’s principal by the student’s parent, legal guardian or custodian, and the superintendent or designee has authorized the student to be on district property.
- The student is enrolled in and attending an alternative school that is located within 1,000 feet of a public school in the district.
- The student resides within 1,000 feet of a public school in the district and is on the property of his or her residence.
If a student violates the prohibitions in this section, he or she may be suspended or expelled in accordance with the offense. “Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion or Other Disciplinary Consequences,” listed below.
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
The following are descriptions of prohibited conduct as well as potential consequences for violations. In addition to the consequences specified here, school officials will notify law enforcement and document violations in the student’s discipline file pursuant to law and Board policy.
Arson - (Starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.) See behavior/consequence chart that follows for discipline.
Assault - Using physical force, such as hitting, striking, or pushing, to cause or attempt to cause physical injury; placing another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death or serious physical injury; causing physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative; or any other act that constitutes criminal assault in the third degree. Knowingly causing or attempting to cause serious bodily injury or death to another person, recklessly causing serious bodily injury to another person, or any other act that constitutes assault in the first or second degree. See behavior/consequence chart that follows for discipline.
Automobile/Vehicle Misuse - (Uncourteous or unsafe driving on or around school property, unregistered parking, failure to move vehicle at the request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by school officials, or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on school property.) See behavior/consequence chart.
Bullying and Cyberbullying - (See Board Policy JFCF) Intimidation or harassment of a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or damaging property; oral or written taunts, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion, or threats; threats of retaliation for reporting such acts; sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices; sending or posting materials that threaten or raise concerns about violence against others, suicide or self-harm. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where the speech is protected by law. See behavior/consequence chart.
Bus or Transportation Misconduct - (see Board Policy JFCC) (Any offense committed by a student on transportation provided by or through the district shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school. In addition, transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.) See behavior/consequence chart that follows for discipline.
Dishonesty - (Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.)See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech - (See Board Policy AC if illegal harassment or discrimination is involved) (Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture directed at any person and that is rude, vulgar, defiant, or considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities, or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law.)See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Drugs/Alcohol - (See Board Policies JFCH and JHCD) Possession, sale, purchase, or distribution of any over-the-counter drug, herbal preparation, or imitation drug or herbal preparation. Possession of or attendance while under the influence of or soon after consuming any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances, or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances, and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under Schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act.
Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances, or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under Schedules I, II, III, IV, or V in Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act. See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Extortion - (Threatening or intimidating any person for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
False Alarms - (Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening, disturbing, disrupting or causing the evacuation or closure of school property.)
- First Of ense: Restitution, detention, principal/student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
- Subsequent Of ense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
Failure to Care for or Return District Property - Loss of, failure to return, or damage to district property including, but not limited to books, computers, calculators, uniforms, and sporting and instructional equipment.
Fighting - (see also assault) (Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Hazing - (See Board Policy JFCF) (Any activity that a reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful, or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club, or athletic team, including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization, or school-sponsored activity. Hazing may occur even when all the students involved are willing participants.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment (See Board Policy AC)
a. Use of material of a sexual nature or unwelcome verbal, written, or symbolic language based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples of illegal harassment include, but are not limited to, racial jokes or comments; requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome sexual advances; graffiti; name calling; or threatening, intimidating or hostile acts based on a protected characteristic.
b. Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature or that is based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples include, but are not limited to, touching or fondling of the genital areas, breasts or undergarments, regardless of whether the touching occurred through or under clothing; or pushing or fighting based on protected characteristics. See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Incendiary Devices or Fireworks - (Possessing, displaying or using matches, lighters or other devices used to start fires unless required as part of an educational exercise and supervised by district staff; possessing or using fireworks.)
- First Of ense: Confiscation, warning, principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension.
- Subsequent of ense: Confiscation, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
Public Display of Affection - (Physical contact which is inappropriate for the school setting including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Sexual Activity - (Acts of sex or simulated acts of sex including, but not limited to, intercourse or oral or manual stimulation.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
- First Of ense: Principal/student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days of out-of-school suspension.
- Subsequent Of ense: Detention, in-school suspension
Sexting and/or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar or Violent Materials - (Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually explicit, vulgar, or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography or depictions of nudity, violence, or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been approved by district staff for its educational value. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law. See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Technology Misconduct - (See Policy EHB and KKB and procedure EHB-AP) Attempting, regardless of success, to gain unauthorized access to a technology system or information; to use district technology to connect to other systems in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; copy district files without authorization; interfere with the ability of others to utilize district technology; secure a higher level of privilege without authorization; introduce computer viruses, hacking tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or evade or disable a filtering/blocking device.
Using, displaying or turning on pagers, phones, personal digital assistants, personal laptops or any other personal electronic devices during the time spent in the classroom during periods 1-8, unless the use is part of the instructional program, required by a district-sponsored class or activity, or otherwise permitted by the building principal.
Violations other than those listed above, of Board Policy EHB procedure EHBAP, or any policy or procedure regulating student use of personal electronic devices.
Use of audio or visual recording equipment in violation of Board policy KKB. See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Theft - (Theft, attempted theft, or willful possession of stolen property) See behavior/consequence form that follows.
Threats or Verbal Assault - (Verbal, written, pictorial, or symbolic language or gestures that create a reasonable fear of physical injury or property damage.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Tobacco - Possession of any tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other nicotine-delivery products on district property, district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or other medications used in a tobacco cessation program may only be possessed in accordance with district policy JHCD. See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Truancy - (See Board Policy JEDA) (Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardian and/or the school administration; excessive non-justifiable absences even with the consent of parents/guardians.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Unauthorized Entry - (Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office, locker, or other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility through any entrance.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Vandalism - (See Board Policy ECA) (Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff, or students.) See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Weapons (See Board Policy JFCJ)
- Possession or use of any weapon as defined in Board policy, other than those defined 18 U.S.C. 921, 18 U.S.C. 930 (g)(2) or 571.010, RSMo.
- Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or any instrument or device defined in 571.010, RSMo., or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. 930(g) (2).
- Possession or use of ammunition or a component of a weapon.
- Possession or use of a knife with a blade under 4 inches (ex. Pocket knife, x-acto knife, leathermen, box cutter, etc.)
- Self-defense spray (mace, pepper spray, etc See behavior/consequence form that follows for discipline.
Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension
(Violating the conditions of a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary consequence including, but not limited to, participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity or being on or near district property or the location where a district activity is held. See the section of this regulation titled, “Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion and Other Disciplinary Consequences.” As required by law, when the district considers suspending a student for an additional period of time or expelling a student for being on or within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student’s presence is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the district’s discipline policy.
Administrative Guide for Behavior Consequences
To promote consistency and fairness, the SCORE High School Administration Team will implement the following:
Arson
1st Referral: 1 - 180 days Out of School Suspension (OSS); Student Resource Officer (SRO) Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
2nd Referral: Expulsion and SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
After School Detention (ASD) Violation
1st Referral: Additional ASD
2nd Referral: Additional ASD
3rd Referral: Additional ASD
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS
Assault - Injury
1st Referral: OSS or Expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
Assault - Major
1st Referral: 3 days OSS; SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
2nd Referral: 10 days OSS; SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
3rd Referral: Expulstion; SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
Assault - Minor
1st Referral: 1 day ISS, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS, SRO notice
3rd Referral: 5 days OSS, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: 10 days OSS; SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
Auto/Vehicle Misuse
1st Referral: Suspension or revocation of parking privileges, ISS, or 1 - 10 days OSS
2nd Referral: Revocation of parking privileges, ISS, or 1 - 180 days OSS
Bullying/Hazing/Harassment
1st Referral: 1 day ISS
2nd Referral: OSS or Expulsion
3rd Referral: OSS or Expulsion
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS or Expulsion
Bus Misconduct
1st Referral: 1 day ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days bus suspension or more
3rd Referral: 10 days bus suspension or more
4th Referral and Beyond: 30 day bus suspension or more
*Cell Phone Violation
1st Referral: CONFISCATE and retrieve after school
2nd Referral: CONFISCATE and retrieve after school, 1 ASD
3rd Referral: CONFISCATE and 2 ASDs, parent must retrieve after school
4th Referral and Beyond: Cell phone must be left in the office during the school day, 1 day ISS
Dishonesty
1st Referral: 1 day ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd Referral: OSS
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS
*Disparaging, Demeaning Language
1st Referral: 2 ASDs
2nd Referral: 1 day ISS
3rd Referral: 2 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: extended OSS
*Disrespect/Defiance
1st Referral: 2 ASDs
2nd Referral: 1 day ISS
3rd Referral: 2 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS
*Disruptive
1st Referral: 1 ASD
2nd Referral: 3 ASDs
3rd Referral: 1 day ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS
Dress Code Violation
1st Referral: ASD + change of clothes
2nd Referral: 2 ASDs + change of clothes
3rd Referral: 4 ASDs + change of clothes
4th Referral and Beyond: 6 ASDs + change of clothes
Drugs/Alcohol
1st Referral: Parent notication, 10 days OSS, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
2nd Referral: 1 - 180 days OSS or expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
3rd Referral: 1 - 180 days OSS or expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
4th Referral and Beyond: 1 - 180 days OSS or expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
Extortion
1st Referral: 1 day ISS, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS, SRO notice
3rd Referral: 5 days ISS, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: 3 days OSS, SRO notice
Fighting - Minor (See Assault, Minor)
1st Referral: 3 days ISS, or OSS, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 3+ days OSS, SRO notice
3rd Referral: 10 days OSS, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: 10 days OSS, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
Harassment/Bullying
1st Referral: ISS or OSS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days OSS
4th Referral and Beyond: 5 days OSS
In School Suspension (ISS) Violation
1st Referral: Add 1 day of ISS per infraction (no more than 5, then OSS)
2nd Referral: Add 1 day of ISS per infraction (no more than 5, then OSS)
3rd Referral: After 3 ISS violations, add OSS days
4th Referral and Beyond: After 3 ISS violations, add OSS days
ISS (Failure to Serve)
1st Referral: OSS and parent notification
2nd Referral: OSS, parent notification, student contract
3rd Referral: OSS, parent notification, student contract
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS, parent notification, student contract
Littering
1st Referral: 2 ASDs
2nd Referral: 1 day ISS
3rd Referral: 2 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: 3 days ISS
*Obscenities - Language or Conduct
1st Referral: 2 ASDs
2nd Referral: 1 day ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: OSS
Obscenities - Language Toward Adult
1st Referral: ISS or OSS
2nd Referral: 5 days OSS
3rd Referral: 10 days, notification to superintendent's office
4th Referral and Beyond: 10 days, notification to superintendent's office
Obscenities - Language - Anger Toward Student
1st Referral: ISS or OSS
2nd Referral: 5 days ISS
3rd Referral: 5 days OSS
4th Referral and Beyond: 10 days OSS
Obscenities - Printed Media
1st Referral: 1 day ISS
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS
3rd Referral: 5 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: 5 days OSS
Physical Attack on Staff Member
1st Referral: Explusion, notification of superintendent's office
Possesion of Stolen Property
1st Referral: restitution, 2 days ISS, SRO notice
2nd Referral: restitution, 3 days ISS, SRO notice
3rd Referral: restitution, 3 days OSS, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: restitution, 5 days OSS, SRO notice
Possession of Vulgar or Violent Material
1st Referral: confiscation, principal - student conference, detention, ISS, or 1 - 180 days OSS
2nd Referral: confiscation, detention, ISS, or 1 - 180 days OSS
Public Display of Affection
1st Referral: 1 ASD, parent notification
2nd Referral: 1 day ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: 3 days OSS
Sexual Activity
1st Referral: 10 days OSS
2nd Referral: 1 - 180 days OSS or expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
3rd Referral: 1 - 180 days OSS or expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
4th Referral and Beyond: 1 - 180 days OSS or expulsion, SRO Notice; Notification to Superintendent's Office.
Sexual Harrassment - Physical
1st Referral: 3 days OSS, notification to Title IX Coordinator and SRO
2nd Referral: 5 days OSS, notification to Title IX Coordinator and SRO
3rd Referral: 10 days OSS, notification to Title IX Coordinator and SRO
4th Referral and Beyond: expulsion
Sexual Harrassment - Verbal
1st Referral: 3 days ISS, conference
2nd Referral: 3 days OSS, notification to Title IX Coordinator
3rd Referral: 4 days OSS, notification to Title IX Coordinator
4th Referral and Beyond: 5 days OSS, notification to Title IX Coordinator
*Tardies
1st Referral: 4th tardy - 1 lunch detention
2nd Referral: 5th tardy - 2 lunch detetnions; 6th tardy - 3 lunch detentions
3rd Referral: 7th tardy - 1/2 day ISS; 8th and 9th tardy - 1 day ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: 2 days of ISS for each additional tardy
Technology Misconduct - Mild
1st Referral: 1 day ISS, loss of technology for 1 week
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS, loss of technology for 1 month
3rd Referral: 3 days OSS, loss of technology for 3 months
4th Referral and Beyond: 3 days OSS, loss of technology for 3 months
Technology Misconduct - Serious
1st Referral: 3 days OSS, loss of technology for 3 months
2nd Referral: 5 days OSS, loss of technology for remainder of year
3rd Referral: 10 days OSS, no technology in Nixa Schools
Theft
1st Referral: 3 days ISS, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 3 days OSS, SRO notice, restitution
3rd Referral: 5 days OSS, SRO notice, restitution
4th Referral and Beyond: minimum 10 days OSS and restitution
Threatening or Intimidating Acts - Serious
1st Referral: OSS, parent notification, SRO notification
Threatening or Intimidating Acts
1st Referral: 2 days ISS, parent conference, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 5 days ISS, SRO notice
3rd Referral: 5 days OSS, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: 10 days OSS, SRO notice, notification to superintendent's office
Tobacco/Vape - Possession
1st Referral: 2 days ISS, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS, SRO notice
3rd Referral: 3 days OSS, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: 5 days OSS, SRO notice
Tobacco/Vape Use
1st Referral: 3 days ISS, SRO notice, parent notification
2nd Referral: ISS or OSS, SRO notice, parent notification
3rd Referral: ISS or OSS, SRO notice, parent notification
4th Referral and Beyond: ISS or OSS, SRO notice, parent notification
Truancy
1st Referral: 1 day ISS
2nd Referral: 2 days ISS
3rd Referral: 3 days ISS
4th Referral and Beyond: 5 days ISS
Vandalism - Mild
1st Referral: 2 days ISS, restitution
2nd Referral: 3 days ISS, restitution
3rd Referral: 5 days ISS, restitution, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: 10 days ISS, restitution, SRO notice
Vandalism - Serious
1st Referral: 3 days OSS, restitution, SRO notice
2nd Referral: 5 days OSS, restitution, SRO notice
3rd Referral: 10 days OSS, restitution, SRO notice
4th Referral and Beyond: expulsion, restitution, SRO notice
Weapon
1st Referral: 10 days OSS, possible expulsion, SRO notice, notification to superintendent's office
2nd Referral: expulsion, SRO notice, notification to superintendent's office
This Behavior Consequence Guideline is not all inclusive. When applicable and possible, the consequence will fit the behavior.
* At teacher's discretion, teachers will assign warnings and/or an ASD prior to referring to the above consequences.
ALL ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES WILL BE REPORTED TO CHILD'S PARENT/GUARDIAN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
PRINCIPAL MAY MODIFY ANY CONSEQUENCE BASED UPON THE SITUATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES.
New PanelConfirmation of Receipt of the SCORE, Glenn R Scott Campus, Student Handbook
Parents and students of SCORE, Glenn R Scott Campus:
We have provided each student with a copy of the 2024-2025 SCORE Student Handbook. The information in the handbook is included to help both the student and his/her family become familiar with procedures, facilities, and guidelines that will ensure a safe, positive and orderly environment for all our students. The administration, faculty and staff of SCORE High School ask that both parents and students sign and return this form no later than Friday, August 23rd, to the student’s STAR teacher to confirm they have received and read the 2024-2025 SCORE Student Handbook.
My student _______________________________ and I have received, read and agreed to abide by the 2024-2025 SCORE Student Handbook for this school year.
Signature of student: ___________________________________________
Signature of parent: ____________________________________________