School Policies

PLAGIARISM occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other (not common knowledge*) material without acknowledging its source. Plagiarism may also include unintentional or close paraphrase. Plagiarism may take many forms including the following: 

•  Copying word for word from any outside source (print, video, online) without proper acknowledgement. This applies to the use of an entire paper, to use of entire sections and paragraphs, and to the use of a few distinct words and phrases. 

•  Paraphrasing ideas from an outside source without proper acknowledgement. 

•  Using any other organization or person to prepare work which one then submits as his/her own. Including submitting in whole or in part a paper written by another student. 

•  Citing a source that does not exist. 

•  Attributing to a source ideas and information that are not included in the source. 

•  Citing a source in a bibliography when the source was neither consulted nor cited in the body of the paper. 

•  Intentionally distorting the meaning or applicability of data. 

•  Inventing data or statistical results to support conclusions. 

*Common-knowledge: A piece of information may be regarded as common-knowledge if the information is found undocumented in at least 5 credible sources. 

CHEATING is any deceitful and dishonest act associated with academic performance. Examples include but are not limited to: 

•  Copying from another’s test or assignment. 

•  Allowing someone to copy from your test or assignment. 

•  Using materials during a test or on an assignment not authorized by the instructor. 

•  Collaborating with a group or an individual during a test or on an assignment without the instructor’s permission. 

•  Continuing to work on a test after the allocated time has ended. 

•  Altering a graded assignment or test after it has been returned and then submitting for re-grading. 

•  Submitting identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course instructors. 

•  Knowingly obtaining, using, buying, selling, reproducing, circulating or soliciting in whole or part the contents of any test without prior authorization of the instructor. 

•  Bribing another student to obtain a test. Soliciting or receiving unauthorized information about a test. 

•  Retaining, possessing, using or circulating previously given test materials where those materials clearly indicate they are to be returned to the instructor at the conclusion of the examination. 

•  Providing false information in connection with any inquiry regarding academic honesty and integrity. 

•  Falsifying records or official documents such as: academic records, report cards, letters of permission, ID cards, absence excuses, parent notes, etc. 

Any student participating in plagiarism or cheating will be disciplined by teacher or administration's discretion. 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS  

Accidents and illnesses are to be reported to the office where immediate care can be arranged. Parents will be contacted before students will be allowed to check out of school with an injury

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Davis School District and Kaysville Jr High  will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Students, parents, or employees needing accommodation should contact their school ADA/504 Coordinator Steve Loveland (801) 402-7208, their principal or supervisor, or you may contact the District ADA Coordinator, Steve Baker (402-5315), for parent or employee accommodations; or Section 504 Coordinator, Midori Clough (402-5180) for student accommodations.

ACTIVITY CARD/ STUDENT ID: All students are given an ID/activity card at the beginning of the year. Students are required to always have the student ID/activity card on a lanyard around the neck or attached to their backpack during the school day for easy identification. Repeated failure to always have a visible student ID card on a lanyard around the neck or attached to their backpack in the building may result in an administrative U.  

If a student forgets their ID, they must check-in the main office to receive a sticker that they must wear for the day. If a student forgets their badge, they will be charged 25 cent per replacement sticker. 

Students will receive 1 ID badge and will be able to get 1 replacement badge at no cost if the first one is lost or stolen. Any additional ID badges needed will cost $5. 

COMPULSORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

A parent having custody over a school-age minor is required under State law to enroll and send a school-age minor to a public or established private school during the school year in the district in which the minor resides.  The process of education requires continuity of instruction, class participation and study. Parents are encouraged to work with the school in promoting regular attendance of all students.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES  

Absence - If a student is going to be absent for any reason, a parent should let the office know the reason. The parent must make personal contact with the school before a student will be excused during school hours. The school cannot release a student from school to anyone but the legal guardian or adult designated by the guardian. All activities during the school day are mandatory.  

Activities are planned for students’ educational value. All assemblies, testing, seminars, etc., are considered to be an important part of the junior high school experience. The school will not support any unsupervised release of students during these events or at any other time during school hours. In the event of an absence, all make-up work is the student’s responsibility.

Prearranged Absence - Students who must miss school for hospitalization, family trips, etc., should pick up a Prearranged Absence Form in the office. When students arrange unavoidable absences in advance, they stand a better chance of maintaining academic and citizenship standing. The form allows teachers and administrators to know that the student will be absent and details responsibilities the student should have ready upon return.

Admit to Class - Admits will only be written for students who check in to school or have been detained in the office.  

Check-in/Check-out Policy:  Students must check in through the office before going to class if they have arrived at school late.  Students must check out in the main office if they are going to leave school before the end of the school day.  We do not excuse or check students in or out of school over the phone.  To check out, a student's parent/guardian must come to the office in person.  For student safety, picture ID may be required.  Students may meet parents in the office at the designated time.  If the student is unaware that he/she will be checking out, the office will send for the student.  Admits do not excuse a student's tardy unless so specified.  Classroom teachers will determine the expectations for attendance in their individual classes.

Parents may also excuse an absence/tardy by email, kjhattendance@dsdmail.net.  Absences must be cleared within 3 days after returning to school from an absence. Five (5) uncleared absences could result in a citizenship U.

Closed Campus Policy - Kaysville Junior High School is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus during school hours, including lunch time. Students who choose to leave campus without checking out will be considered truant.

Tardiness (Unexcused) - Tardiness is disruptive to the orderly running of a school. Students who are excessively tardy will receive reduced citizenship grades and will be subject to school discipline. Four (4) tardies are considered to be excessive in one term in any given class.

Truant (Unexcused Absence) - Students are truant if they are not where they are supposed to be during school hours. Citations, unsatisfactory citizenship grades, school suspensions, and alternate school placements are all possible consequences of truancy. According to District Policy the following citations and fines will be issued: Truancy Citation Schedule 1st – Warning 2nd - $10.00 3rd - $15.00 4th - $20.00 5th - $25.00  An administrative U may be given each term for truancy. Parent conference may be required prior to returning to school.  

BACKPACKS AND BOOK BAGS  

Students are allowed to bring their backpacks to and from class. Students are responsible for anything that they brings to school. Kaysville Junior High is not responsible for any personal items that are lost, stolen or damaged. If there is reasonable suspicion of a safe schools policy violation, items may be subject to search. 

KJH Monday-Thursday Bell Schedule 

2021-2022BellSchedule.pdf

BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

Types of Bullying and Harassment

Cyber-Bullying is the use of cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms or social networking sites such as Instagram and Twitter to harass, threaten, or intimidate someone. The National Crime Prevention Council defines cyber-bullying as “the process of using the internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.”

Bullying- is a school employee or student intentionally committing a written, verbal, or physical act against a school employee or student that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know or reasonably foresee will have the effect of:

• causing physical or emotional harm to the school employee or student;
• causing damage to the school employee’s or student’s property;
• placing the school employee or student in reasonable fear of:
  • (1) harm to the school employee’s or student’s physical or emotional well-being; or (2) damage to the school employee’s or student’s property;
• creating a hostile, threatening, humiliating, or abusive educational environment due to:
  • (1) the pervasiveness, persistence, or severity of the actions; or (2) a power differential between the bully and the target;
• substantially interfering with a student having a safe school environment that is necessary to facilitate educational performance, opportunities, or benefits

Racial & Ethnic Harassment “Racial and Ethnic Harassment” includes, but is not limited to: racial name-calling, use of racial slurs, taunting, and wearing or displaying racially offensive symbols or messages.

Hazing-is a school employee or student intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly committing an act or causing another individual to commit an act toward a school employee or student that:

• endangers the physical health or safety of a school employee or student;
• involves any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or exposure to the elements;
• involves consumption of any food, alcoholic product, drug, or other substance,
• involves any activity that would subject a school employee or student to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, extended isolation from social contact, or conduct that subjects a school employee or student to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation;
• is committed for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, holding office in, or as a condition for membership or acceptance, or continued membership or acceptance, in any school or school sponsored team, organization, program, or event;
• is directed toward a school employee or student whom the individual who commits the act knows, at the time the act is committed, is a member of, or candidate for, membership with a school, or school sponsored team, organization, program, or event to which the person committing the act belongs to or participate in.

Sexual Harassment “Sexual Harassment” means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, other physical or verbal conduct or communication of a sexual nature, and any other gender-based harassment, whether initiated by students, school employees, or visitors. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sexual displays of affection;
• Sexually explicit jokes, notes, pictures, “ratings lists,” rumors, and graffiti;
• Catcalls and whistles;
• Unwelcome and offensive touching;
• Sexually suggestive dancing;
• Sexually suggestive or degrading name-calling or gestures;
• Profanity that is sexually suggestive, degrading, or based on stereotypes or preference;
• Clothing with sexually obscene or explicit slogans or messages;
• Possession or distribution of pornography (including sexually explicit Internet sites) of any kind; and
• Harassment through phones, computers or email (see cyber-bullying above.)

No form of sexual harassment by students, school employees, or visitors shall be tolerated. If this happens, immediately tell the person that their behavior is unwelcome and to stop. Victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of sexual harassment are required to report the harassment immediately. Any criminal violation will be reported to the proper legal authorities. All complainants have the right to be free from retaliation of any kind. Retaliation will result in referral to our School Police Resource Officer.

School Complaint Procedure (to be completed by the administration)

1. Interview the complainant and document the conversation.
2. Interview the alleged harasser regarding the complaint and document the conversation.
3. If the alleged harasser admits all or part of the allegations the administrator shall implement appropriate disciplinary action. At a minimum, a written/ verbal warning will be issued.
4. If the alleged harasser denies the allegation, the administrator will promptly conduct a further investigation and determine consequences as necessary.
5. Investigations should commence as soon as possible and not take longer than five school days to complete. Parents shall be notified if their student is directly involved (complainant or alleged harasser) in a school harassment issue.

Consequences for Harassment

Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for engaging in any physical or verbal aggression, intimidation, initiation, or discrimination of any school employee or student at school or school-related activity regardless of location or circumstance, including but not limited to bullying, hazing, or sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, or disability-related harassment.

Questions about harassment policy

Please refer to district policy 5S-100-2.6.1

BUS CONDUCT 
To ensure safety, students must demonstrate responsible behavior while riding the school bus. All students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver and must obey driver requests. Students should follow these rules:
 Stay off the pavement as the bus approaches.
 Enter the bus in an orderly manner.
 Be seated and remain seated while the bus is in motion.
 Obey bus driver’s directions immediately.
 Do not place objects or body parts out the windows of the bus.
 Do not eat or drink on the bus.
 Do not litter or vandalize.
 Do not open the emergency door or window except in case of emergency.
 Do not carry any item which could cause a hazard to passengers.
A school administrator will contact parents and/or the police in cases where students have engaged in disorderly conduct or behaviors that endanger passengers.
Bus Eligibility - To find out if a student is eligible for bussing, please log on to the student’s myDSD account. Go to the “Report Tools” tab, and select the “Transportation Information” tab. Students without Internet access can ask a secretary for a printout of the same information.

CAFETERIA ‐ COMMONS ‐ HALLS 
Cafeteria - All food purchased in the cafeteria must be consumed in the cafeteria. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited in the cafeteria:
 Running to get in line.
 “Cutting in” or saving a place for others in line.
 Throwing anything.
 Leaving trash, trays, or food on the tables.

Lunch Accounts - Students may obtain a school lunch by bringing money daily or by depositing money in their lunch account in advance. Money not used during the year will be carried over in the student’s account for the following year. Checks for lunches should be made out to Davis County School Foods. Commons - Vending machines are provided in the commons area for the convenience of students and staff before and after school and during lunch time. The machines will be turned off during class time and 1/2 hour after school ends. The school will not refund money lost in the vending machines.
 

No food delivery services will be allowed a the school (e.g., UberEats, Doordash, etc.).

FY 2020-21 Calendar  

Scope - Electronic devices have become a common means of communication and information access in today’s society. However, these devices have the potential of disrupting the orderly operation of the school. The school has therefore created this policy to govern the possession and use of electronic devices on school premises, during school hours, at school sponsored activities, and on school transportation. 

Electronic Device Policy 

Appropriate use of electronic devices is expected at all times. This includes personal and school owned electronic devices.  Any electronic device used in the classroom will be at the discretion of the teacher in that classroom. Each teacher will determine the electronic policy for their individual classrooms.  

Prohibitions. Electronic devices shall not be used in a way that threatens, humiliates, harasses, or intimidates individuals, including students, employees, and visitors; or violates local, state, or federal law. Devices may not be used to annoy, alarm, intimidate, offend, abuse, threaten, harass, frighten, or disrupt the electronic communications of another. Students should not film or take pictures of others on the school premises without their consent and for non-educational purposes. A person is guilty of voyeurism that intentionally uses any recording device that is concealed or disguised to secretly or surreptitiously record or view electronically any portion of an individual’s body for which the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy. It is also prohibited for any individual to record, display or forward any material that could be considered pornographic, lewd or inappropriate in a high school setting. Electronic devices may not be used during assessments unless specifically allowed by law, student IEP, or assessment directions. 

Exceptions.  

a. The use is specifically required to implement a student’s current and valid IEP  

b. The use is at the direction of a teacher for educational purposes  

c. The use is determined by the administration to be necessary for other special circumstances, health-related reasons, or emergency.  

Discipline and Confiscation. If a student violates this policy, his/her electronic device may be confiscated. When an employee confiscates an electronic device under this policy, he/she shall take reasonable measures to label and secure the device or turn the device over to a school administrator as soon as the employee’s duties permit. The electronic device will be released/returned to the student’s parent or guardian after the student has complied with any other disciplinary consequence imposed.  

Disciplinary action that may be taken - Any electronic device used outside the guidelines stated will be confiscated by school officials. When this policy is violated, the following process will be used by school officials: 

• 1st Offense: Device confiscated by teacher. May be picked up in the office at the end of the day. 

• 2nd Offense: Device confiscated and brought to the office. Will only be released to a student by an administrator. 

• 3rd Offense: Device confiscated and given to administrator. Will only be released to a parent by an administrator. 

• 4th Offense: Device confiscated and given to administrator. Meeting will be scheduled with student and parents. 

Violation of this policy can result in discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion, and notification of law enforcement authorities. A student who violates this policy may be prohibited from possession of an electronic device at school or school-related events.   

 Security of devices  

Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of electronic devices brought to school. The school shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, damage, or unauthorized use of an electronic device. If devices are loaned to or borrowed and misused by non-owners, device owners are jointly responsible for the misuse or policy violation(s). 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS  
Parents and students should notify the office when their address or phone number changes or when there is a change in the legal guardian. Such notification allows the office to be able to contact parents and send information to the accurate address.

CITIZENSHIP POLICY
 The Davis County School District has instituted a citizenship policy that affects high school graduation. Ninth grade students who receive citizenship Us must make them up prior to high school graduation. Citizenship grades will be determined each term by the teacher. The school administration can also issue a citizenship U for negative or inappropriate behavior. An unsatisfactory citizenship grade can result from serious negative behavior. Serious negative behavior may also result in appropriate administrative action including suspensions and/or referral to District Student Services for further action. Serious negative behavior might include, but is not limited to, documented conduct such as:

 Five (5) or more uncleared absences in a term
 Four (4) or more tardies in a term
 Obvious disrespect for school authority
 Obvious disrespect for school staff
 Use of vulgarity or profanity
 Public displays of affection, i.e. holding hands, hugging, kissing, etc
 Direct and willful disobedience of school rules and policies
 Possession/use of real/imitation controlled substance/drug paraphernalia/alcohol/tobacco or under the influence of a controlled substance/alcohol
 Cheating - This includes using someone else’s work as your own.
 Fighting
 Theft of private or public property
 Property destruction
 Trespassing
 Excessive absence or tardies
 Truancy
 Disruption of learning activities
 Vandalism of private or public property
 Harassment
 Extortion
 Possession of weapon(s)
 Hazing
In addition to receiving a citizenship U, many of the behaviors described above are considered Safe Schools violations (see the Safe and Orderly Schools section of this handbook). In order to clear a U, a student must complete a school approved project and pay a citizenship fee. When the citizenship credit is satisfactorily made up, the administration will restore the lost credit. Students interested in appealing a U must contact the Citizenship secretary prior to mid-term of the following term.

CLASS CHANGE POLICY  
Class changes for both semesters are allowed prior to the beginning of the school year. Only class changes to the second semester schedule will be allowed during the first semester. Deadline for second semester class changes is the last Friday before the start of Second Semester. By school policy, no class changes will be allowed during a semester already in session. Any exception to this policy will be rare and require certain conditions, i.e. physical impairment or injury that prohibits or limits participation in a given subject area, improper level placement in subject areas, or professional or medical recommendations that require class changes.  In the case that a class is dropped after mid-term grades have been posted, the student will no be admitted into another class (home release is the only option) and will receive the grade that was posted at mid-term for the dropped class.  Each student will be evaluated on an individual basis for any exceptions to this policy. Each time a request is submitted for class schedule changes there will be a $10.00 charge.

CLEARING THE BUILDING 
Students are required to leave campus at the end of the day no later than 3:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. on Fridays) unless under the supervision of a teacher or parent. Students should plan for rides to pick them up from school immediately following the bell to end school.

Clubs and Organizations Definitions 

School Sponsored Club – Any club that will receive an assigned advisor that is directly related to the academic offerings of the school. Only school sponsored clubs may make announcements over the school P.A. and post information in the building regarding club related events. 

Student Sponsored Club – Any club that is organized and run by students based on student interests that do not violate Davis School District policies or guidelines. 

Applications for Clubs and Organizations 

Any group of Kaysville Junior High School Students desiring to organize a club for specific purpose of activity MUST meet all of the Davis School District Policy 41-412 as found in the Davis School District Policy Manual. The purposed club/organization must take an application to administration on the appropriate club application forms. The application for club acceptance will include, but is not limited to the following: 

1.   The club/organization’s stated purpose. 

2.   A club president or a responsible person for communication purposes. 

3.   A petition of a minimum of 10 signatures of proposed members. (A club will remain viable if it maintains an active membership of ten. When membership falls below ten (10) the charter can be revoked. 

4.  Club Advisor’s name. All advisors must meet the following criteria: 

1. The advisor must be a Certified Faculty member of Kaysville Junior High School and must be in attendance to all club activities and meetings. 

2. Club Advisor may only sponsor or advise one club in any given school year. 

3. All participants are enrolled Kaysville Junior High School students. 

4. A statement concerning time, frequency, and location of club meetings must be submitted. 

5. Application deadline is September 30th. Any application submitted after this date will not be considered for approval until the following school year. 

COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 
Computers used by students are for instructional purposes. Prior to computer use, students and parents will sign an Acceptable Use Policy, which addresses issues related to the use of the Internet. Student misuse of school computers will result in school discipline and a loss of computer privileges.

Kaysville Junior recognizes that dress and grooming affect the behavior of students, and that there are safety and sanitation factors directly related to proper dress and grooming. Communication between families and school personnel regarding proper dress code is important to all parties involved. Any clothing that is deemed by school staff to cause a learning disruption of classwork or substantially interferes with the work of the school can be deemed a violation of the school’s Dress Code. 

The dress code for students is as follows: 

• All students shall wear their hair in a clean and well-groomed manner. Extreme hair styles are prohibited. 

• Extreme or slovenly clothing are also prohibited including but not limited to the following items: 

  • Baggy or sagging pants or shorts 

  • Excessively oversized jackets or coats 

  • Inappropriately short, tight, torn, or revealing clothing (e.g. shorts, skirts, dresses, shirts etc.) 
    This includes clothing that exposes areas that should be covered by normal dress code standards (e.g. bare midriffs, buttocks, cleavage, or undergarments.)

• Bare or stocking feet 

• Clothing that displays obscene, vulgar, lewd or sexually explicit words, messages, pictures, or causes a substantial disruption to school environment 

• No Clothing that covers ears (e.g. beanies, hoodies, etc.)

• Clothing attachments or accessories which could be considered weapons such as spikes on boots, bracelets or chokers, chains on wallets, etc. 

• Clothing that advertises a substance a student cannot legally possess or use (tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs.) 

• Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity that is asserted at school, within the constraints of the school’s dress code.  All students are permitted to wear any clothing that is school appropriate for students with the same gender identity.  

Student's parent/guardian will be notified if they violate any of these dress codes and parents can bring a change of clothes for the day. At that point, students will be allowed to return to class once their clothing meets school policies.

If students continue to disrupt the learning of others, or themselves, by breaking these policies, they are subject to being put on contract and given a reasonable period of time to comply with the policy. Failure to comply could result in suspension, contract, and/or an alternative placement. 

Extracurricular Activities - Participation in interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, marching band, student government, student clubs, graduation ceremonies, and other extracurricular activities is not a constitutionally protected civil right. Therefore, students who are suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, or expelled, may lose the privilege of participation in all extracurricular activities during the period of discipline. Students desiring to participate in extracurricular activities must maintain the following standards: 

1. An athlete must be a student at Kaysville Junior High School and must meet all district requirements. Specific coaches and programs may create requirements with higher standards. 

2. Scholastic Requirements: The student's recently completed term grade point average must be 2.0 or above.  

3. Citizenship Requirements: A student cannot have any outstanding “U’s” to participate in any extracurricular activities, including athletics. 

4. Conduct: Students are representatives of Kaysville Junior High School. Their conduct is closely observed in many areas of life. It is important that his/her behavior be above reproach in all areas; on the field, in the classroom, on the campus, in performances, or in the community. Whenever his/her behavior brings disgrace to himself/herself, team, or school, disciplinary action will be taken through the athletic code of conduct committee. 

5. District Participation Fees: The fees must be paid PRIOR to the first league contest. 

6. Athletic Physicals: All students participating in athletics will be required to have a current physical examination on record. 

7. Insurance: The district offers an insurance policy if you wish to purchase it. This insurance must be purchased before participating in sports. Inquire in the front office for policy information. 

8. Random Drug Testing is part of all District sponsored Activities. 

EMERGENCY DRILLS  
Emergency drills are conducted periodically for the purpose of practicing safe and efficient responses to multiple situations. Students should take each drill seriously and follow the instructions, guidelines, exit routes, etc. posted in classrooms or given by school administration and/or law enforcement. For fire drills, once outside, students should stay at least 100 feet from the building and close to their teachers. Once the drill is completed, school administration and/or law enforcement will give permission for students to re-enter the building and/or resume regular activities.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters.  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Dr. Bernardo Villar/Midori Clough, Compliance and Investigations, 70 East 100 North Kendell Building , Farmington, Utah 84025, (801) 402-5186. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695 or complete the document linked here. 

https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/parents-family/accessibilty-and-nondiscrimination 

https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/academics/teaching-and-learning-homepage 

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1559833256/davisk12utus/fawktmqavk3rgmt40lt9/11IR-107RecognizingConstitutionalFreedomsinPublicSchools.pdf 

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1559841724/davisk12utus/nkltli1yofo7irb2if3u/11IR-100NondiscriminationandComplaintProcedures.pdf 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1526930699/davisk12utus/v6rdbeaztawwwk9phv5t/2HR-200EqualEmploymentOpportunity.pdf 

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Student Education Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s education records.  FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their student’s education records.  These rights are:

1.       Inspect and review all their student’s education records maintained by the school within 45 days of a request for access.

2.       Request that a school correct education records believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
     Parents who wish to ask the school to amend a record should write the principal or appropriate school official, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it should be changed.  If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

3.       Provide consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information (PPI) from a student’s record, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.  Such exceptions include, but are not limited to:
[a]  school officials with legitimate educational interests;
[b]  other schools to which a student is transferring;
[c]   individuals who have obtained court orders or subpoenas;
[d]  individuals who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies;
[e]  official in the juvenile justice system to improve education outcomes;
[f]   a State agency or organization that is legally responsible for the care and protection of the student, including the responsibility to investigate a report of educational neglect;
[g]  specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; or
[h]  organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of the District.

A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving as a volunteer; a person serving on the District School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist), or to whom the District has outsourced institutional services or functions. 
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Student Directory Information
Directory Information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, may be released at the discretion of school officials, without consent, for appropriate reasons such as, school publications, newspaper articles, and to outside education related organizations.  In addition, two federal laws require secondary schools to provide military recruiters, upon request, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of their students.
The Davis School District has designated the following information as directory information:
1) student’s name, address, and telephone number; 2) student’s date and place of birth; 3)  grade level and enrollment status; 4) student’s District email address; 5) student’s ID number that is displayed on a student ID badge; 6) parent email address; 7) participation in officially recognized activities and sports; 8) weight and height of members of athletic teams; 9) dates of attendance; 10) degrees, honors, and awards received; 11) most recent educational institution attended by the student; 12) student’s digital image.

The following shall be considered limited use directory information that may be disclosed only to other students enrolled in the same course (regardless of whether such students are enrolled in the same class section) that has been audio or video recorded by the District, for instructional and educational purposes only: 1) name to the extent it is referenced or captured during the audio or video recordings; 2) any photograph or image of the student captured during the audio or video recording; 3) any audio or video recording of the student participating in the course; and 4) any online chats or other recorded communications among participants in the course captured during the audio or video recording.

To protect the privacy of other students, parents/students are not permitted to make their own recordings of class sessions or to share or distribute District recordings of class sessions.

If you, as a parent do not want [name of your school] to disclose limited directory information of your child without your prior written consent, you must notify the school in writing annually.

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may contact the school’s administration or file a complaint with:

Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.  20202-5920
 (202) 260-3887

Informal inquiries may be sent to FPCO via the following email address: FERPA@ED.Gov

For additional information please visit the SPPO website at the following address: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/

Complaints should be reported as soon as possible, but not later than 180 days from the date you learned of the circumstances of the alleged violation.

FEES AND FINES 
Students and parents are responsible to pay all applicable school fees and fines. Persons interested in applying for a Fee Waiver should contact the principal.

District Fee Schedule

To better track your students' progress, grades will be updated by the end of each week on MYDSD. 

HALL PASSES 
Students must have a hall pass in order to be in the hall during class time. Each faculty member will have a hall pass. This pass will be given to any student leaving class and returning the same period. A hall pass can only be used by one student at a time. Class time is valuable and use of the hall pass will be limited to those situations where it is absolutely necessary. Reasons for using a hall pass include the following:
 Student needing to go to his/her locker.
 Student needing to use the restroom.
 Student needing to run an errand for a teacher.
 Other vital teacher/student needs.
When a student needs to check out of school for various reasons (doctor, dentist, court, etc.), he/she should present a note to his/her teacher. This note becomes a hall pass. If the student does not have a note from home, the teacher can allow the student to leave, but must write a note that will act as a hall pass. The student will then be required to call home from the attendance office in order to verify the need to check out. A library pass/note will be required when using the Media Center during lunch or class time. The library pass will act as a hall pass.

HOME/HOSPITAL  

In the case of extended illness a student may require homebound or hospitalized education services. 

• For a student to receive the services, a parent or legal guardian shall submit a request for services to the school that is signed by the student's health care professional. 

• The expected period of absence must be estimated. The anticipated length of absence should be for at least ten (10) consecutive school days or more. 

For more information, please see the following leaflet or click on this link. 

HONOR ROLL  A student may achieve the Honor Roll in scholarship, citizenship and attendance. Students who make the Honor Roll or who have perfect attendance are recognized each term they qualify. The requirements for being placed on the honor rolls are as follows:

4.0 Honor Roll - 4.0 GPA
High Honor Roll - 3.70 - 3.99 GPA
Honor Roll - 3.5 -3.69 GPA
Citizenship - five (5) H’s or more
Perfect Attendance - No absences or tardies (school excused excluded)

INTERNET ACCESS (myDSD) 
Student grades, attendance, lunch account balances, bussing information, and more can be accessed on the myDSD link at www.davis.k12.ut.us.

LATE OPENING ‐ NO SCHOOL  
If a severe blizzard, heavy snowstorm, or ice storm occurs during the night, which makes driving hazardous, and such conditions are known by 7:00 a.m., or for any other emergency identified hazardous by the Superintendent, either a “Late Opening” or a “No School” announcement will be made through local media outlets. Parents will also be able to determine whether schools are closed by calling 801-402- 5500, as well as by visiting the district webpage at www.davis.k12.ut.us. In the event that it is necessary to start school late, the predetermined starting time for “Late Opening” will be 10:10 a.m.

Lockers will not be used this year. However, if you have extenuating circumstances and would like your student to have a locker, please contact school administration. 

LUNCH AND LEARN 

Student that are assigned to the L&L Program are offered to report to the L&L Room 5 minutes before the beginning of their assigned lunch. Students will eat in the L&L Room and receive academic supports from a staff member. Any student can choose not to attend, however if they leave class early to receive their lunch and report to Lunch & Learn, but then fail to do so, those students will no longer be able to attend Lunch & Learn until approved from school administration first. Students can also choose to attend Lunch & Learn on their own if they are wanting some additional academic supports.

MEAL CHARGES IN SCHOOLS

The purpose of these procedures is to establish consistent meal charging and collection procedures districtwide.  The District’s goals are:

·         To maintain a positive experience for students during meal service.

·         To treat all students with dignity and respect.

·         To establish practices which are age appropriate.

·         To minimize meal charges and encourage parents to pre-pay for all meals.

·         To promote parents’ responsibility for meal payment and self-responsibility of the student.

Meal Accounts:  Payment in advance for meals enables the District to achieve these goals.  Personal checks and cash deposits are accepted daily at the schools.  For convenience, deposits may also be made by credit/debit card through a parent’s myDSD account.

Emergency Meal Service: The Board of Education acknowledges that on occasion, students may forget or lose meal money.  In such cases, the student’s statement of need shall be accepted, and a meal will be made available.  School lunch employees shall not, withhold a meal, provide an alternate meal, pull a student from the line, ask the student to call his parent or friend, stamp the student’s hand, or otherwise call attention to the student who has forgotten or lost meal money.  A school lunch employee may remind a student attending a secondary school that his account is in the negative.  The cost of the unpaid meal will be charged to the student’s account.

Evaluate Individual Circumstances:  When a student repeatedly comes to school without a meal from home or money to participate in the school meal program, school administrators should consider if circumstances in the home warrant contacting social workers or Child Protective Services.  Frequent requests may indicate the family’s need for free- or reduced-price meals.  School administrators may work with the family to apply for school meal benefits. All meals eaten before a free- or reduced-price meal application is processed and approved are the responsibility of the parent and must be paid for.

Repayment for Meal Charges and Bad Checks:  Federal guidelines prohibit the Food and Nutrition operation from writing off bad debts as a result of charged meals.  Every effort will be made to collect for unpaid meals.  Unpaid meal charges may result in the following:

·         An automated telephone call to the parent.

·         An email sent to the parent.

·         A verbal reminder to student attending a secondary school.

·         School lunch manager contact parents by phone or notes in teacher mailboxes.

·         In case of significant delinquent payments, a letter will be sent home from the Food and Nutrition Department.

Parents are responsible to pay all their student’s meal charges.  All unpaid charges will be added to the list of any outstanding fees or unpaid fines at the end of the school year.  Uncollected meal charges shall be handled the same as other school debt.

 

MEDIA CENTER  
The Media Center hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for student and faculty use. During class and lunch hours, students are admitted with a pass from their teachers for reference work, book check-out and checkin, or other specific class related assignments.

MEDICINE 
A student who needs to take prescription medicine during the school day should only bring the prescribed dosage needed for one day. Parents desiring the school to dispense doctor prescribed medicine to their students should contact the office.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Davis School District and Kaysville Jr High are committed to creating an environment free from harassment and discrimination, including addressing and correcting incidents of harassment and discrimination when they occur, ensuring that discipline is free from discrimination, and ensuring nondiscriminatory access to student groups.  Students and employees may not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Policy 11IR-100 prohibits harassment and discrimination against students on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability (“Protected Class”). 

Complaints of harassment or discrimination against students on the basis of a Protected Class should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity. 

Ken Auld, Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity 
Davis School District
45 East State Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-8701

kauld@dsdmail.net

Further information regarding student-on-student or staff-on-student harassment will be provided in a separate Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Employee requests for accommodations or complaints of harassment or discrimination against an employee should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at:

Steven Baker, Associate Director Human Resources
ADA (Employment Issues) Coordinator
Davis School District
45 East State Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-5315
sbaker@dsdmail.net

Information regarding accommodations for disabilities should be directed to:

Midori Clough, District 504 Coordinator
Section 504 (Student Issues) Coordinator
Davis School District
70 East 100 North, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-5180
mclough@dsdmail.net

Information or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in athletic programs may be directed to:

Tim Best, Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator
Title IX Athletic Compliance Coordinator
Sex Based Discrimination in Athletic Programs
Davis School District
20 North Main Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-7850
tbest@dsdmail.net

Information or complaints about discrimination on the basis of a disability in access to facilities may be directed to:

Scott Zigich, Director of Risk Management
Physical Facilities Compliance Coordinator
Davis School District
20 North Main Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-5307
szigich@dsdmail.net

PARENTAL RIGHTS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Davis School District and Kaysville Jr High shall reasonably accommodate ** a parent’s:

·         Written request to retain a student in kindergarten through grade 8 on grade level based on the student’s academic ability or the student’s social, emotional, or physical maturity.

·         Written request, prior to scheduled event, to excuse the student from attendance for a family event or a scheduled proactive visit to a health care provider. (Student agrees to make up course work for school days missed for the scheduled absence).

·         Written request to place a student in a specialized class, a specialized program, or an advance course. (In determining whether placement is reasonable, the District shall consider multiple academic data points).

·         Request to excuse the student from taking an assessment that is federally mandated, is mandated by the state, or requires the use of a state assessment system or software that is provided or paid for by the state.

·         Initial selection of a teacher or request for a change of teacher.

·         Request to visit and observe any class the student attends.

·         Request to meet with a teacher at a mutually agreeable time if unable to attend a regularly scheduled parent teacher conference.

Each accommodation shall be considered on an individual basis and no student shall be considered to a greater or a greater or lesser degree than any other student.

**Reasonably accommodate for purposes of this section means the District or school shall make its best effort to enable a parent to exercise a parental right specified here without substantial impact to staff and resources, including employee working conditions, safety and supervision on school premises and for school activities, and the efficient allocation of expenditures; while balancing: the parental rights of parents; the educational needs of other students; the academic and behaviorally impact to a classroom; a teacher’s workload; and the assurance of the safe and efficient operation of a school.

The parental rights specified here do not include all the rights or accommodations available to parents from the public education system.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS ‐ TOYS, ETC. 
Any item or toy that disrupts class or school may be confiscated and a parent must make arrangements to pick the item up in the office. Roller blades and skateboards may not be used on campus. If a student brings these items to school, they must be put in that student’s locker upon arrival. A storage rack is also available near the front entry way. Students must provide their own lock. Large amounts of cash and other expensive personal belongings are prime targets for theft. It is expected that students not bring articles to school that are not used in the educational program.

PHONES & OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Scope - Electronic devices have become a common means of communication and information access in today’s society. However, these devices have the potential of disrupting the orderly operation of the school. The school has therefore created this policy to govern the possession and use of electronic devices on school premises, during school hours, at school sponsored activities, and on school transportation.

Definitions - For purposes of this policy “Electronic Device” means a privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic handheld equipment that include, but are not limited to, existing and emerging mobile communication systems and smart technologies (cell phones, smartphones, pagers, etc.), portable internet devices (mobile managers, mobile messengers, BlackBerry ™ handset, etc.), Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) (Palm organizers, pocket PCs, etc.), handheld entertainment systems (video games, CD players, compact DVD players, MP3 players, iPods ©, Walkman ™ devices, etc.), and any other convergent communication technologies that do any number of the previously mentioned functions. Electronic Device also includes any current or emerging wireless handheld technologies or portable information technology systems that can be used for word processing, wireless Internet access, image capture/recording, sound recording and information transmitting/receiving/storing, etc.

Possession and Use of Electronic Devices - Students may possess and use electronic devices at school subject to the following:

• Students may carry or possess electronic devices at school and school sponsored activities.
• Electronic devices must be completely powered down, turned off and kept out of sight during class periods. Electronic devices may not be left on in vibrating mode.
• At no time may electronic devices be used in restrooms or locker rooms.
• Students may use electronic devices before school, after school, between classes, and during lunch break only.

Prohibitions - Electronic devices shall not be used in a way that bullies, humiliates, harasses, or intimidates school-related individuals, including students, employees, and visitors, or violates local, state, or federal law. Electronic devices may not be used during assessments such as the Utah Performance Assessment System for Students assessments unless specifically allowed by law, student IEP, or assessment directions.

Confiscation - If a student violates this policy, his/her electronic device may be confiscated. When an employee confiscates an electronic device under this policy, he/she shall take reasonable measures to label and secure the device and turn the device over to a school administrator as soon as the employee’s duties permit. The electronic device will be released/returned to the student’s parent or guardian after the student has complied with any other disciplinary consequence that is imposed.

Disciplinary action that may be taken - Any electronic device used outside the guidelines stated will be confiscated by school officials. When this policy is violated, the following process will be used by school officials:

• 1st Offense: Device confiscated. May be picked up in the office at the end of the day.
• 2nd Offense: Device confiscated. Will only be released to a parent by an administrator.
• 3rd Offense: Device confiscated. Will only be released to a parent by an administrator and an administrative U may be given.

Violation of this policy can result in discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion, and notification of law enforcement authorities.

A student who violates this policy may be prohibited from possession of an electronic device at school.

Confiscation of device can happen for increasing periods of time for subsequent violations.

Failing citizenship grades, removal of privileges for extra-curricular activities, honor privileges or recognition.

Security of Devices - Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of electronic devices brought to school. The school shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, damage, or unauthorized calls made with an electronic device. If devices are loaned to or borrowed and misused by non-owners, device owners are jointly responsible for the misuse or policy violation(s).

Procedures for Reporting - Individuals wishing to report a violation of this policy should contact a school administrator.

Prohibitions on Video/Audio Recording - Camera or audio recording functions of electronic devices may pose threats to the personal privacy of individuals, used to exploit personal information, and or compromise the integrity of educational programs. Accordingly, the use of the audio recording or camera functions of electronic devices is strictly prohibited on school premises at all times.

Permissible Use - With prior approval of the administrator, the above prohibitions may be relaxed under the following circumstances:

• The use is specifically required to implement a student’s current and valid IEP.
• The use is at the direction of a teacher for educational purposes.
• The use is determined by the administrator to be necessary for other special circumstances, health-related reasons, or emergency.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag shall be recited by students at the beginning of each school day in each public school classroom in the State, led by a student in the classroom, as assigned by the classroom teacher on a rotating basis.  Participation in the Pledge is voluntary and not compulsory.

Respect for others includes recognizing the inappropriateness of excessive display of affection in public areas. Students are expected to recognize that displays of affection other than hand-holding will be considered excessive on the school grounds and during extracurricular activities. Students must maintain physical distancing at all times on school grounds. 

RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In compliance with existing federal and State law regarding religion and religious expression in public schools, the District or school may neither advance nor inhibit religion.  It is the District’s policy to: 1) allow students and employees to engage in expression of personal religious views or beliefs within the parameters of current law; and 2) maintain the schools’ official neutrality regarding sectarian religious issues according to the constitutional principle of separation between church and state.
 

RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) affords parents certain rights regarding the use of surveys or other school activities which may involve the collection or use of protected information. 
These include the right to:

Consent before students are required to participate in any survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information, whether personally identifiable or not, concerning the student’s or any family member’s:
[a]           political affiliations or beliefs;
[b]          mental or psychological problems;
[c]           sexual behavior, orientation, or attitudes
[d]          illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
[e]          critical appraisals of others with whom the student or family have close family relationships;
[f]           legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
[g]          religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs; or
[h]          income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students regarding any of the protected information areas.
Inspect, upon request and before administration or use of:
[a]          protected information surveys designed to be administered to students; and
[b]          instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

Davis School District has policies in place to protect student privacy as required by both State and Federal law. [name of your school] will directly notify you of the specific or approximate dates of activities which involve the collection or use of protected information and provide an opportunity to opt your student out of participating in such activities.

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may contact the school’s administration or file a complaint with:

Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.  20202-5920
 (202) 260-3887

Informal inquiries may be sent to FPCO via the following email address:  PPRA@ED.Gov

For additional information please visit the SPPO website at the following address: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/

SAFE & ORDERLY SCHOOLS

It is the policy of the Davis School District and Kaysville Jr High to promote a safe and orderly school environment for all students and employees.  Criminal acts or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated and any individual who engages in such activity will be subject to school disciplinary action as determined by school administrators, or District disciplinary action as determined by the District Case Management Team. Criminal acts that are a class B misdemeanor or above (including but not limited to drug possession or physical assault) may also be referred to law enforcement.  In determining appropriate discipline, school officials will consider the totality of the circumstances, including the severity of the offense, as well as the individual’s age, disability status, intent, academic status, and prior disciplinary records.

WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES – UP TO ONE YEAR EXPULSION (Utah Code 53G-8-205)

Any student who in a school building, in a school vehicle, on District property, or in conjunction with any school activity, possesses, controls, sales, arranges for the sale of, uses or threatens use of a real weapon, explosive, noxious or flammable material, or actually uses or threatens to use a look-alike or pretend weapon with the intent to intimidate another person or to disrupt normal school activities, shall be expelled from all District schools, programs, and activities for a period of not less than one calendar year; unless the District Case Management Team determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a lesser consequence would be more appropriate.  The terms “weapon,” “explosive,” and “noxious or flammable material” includes but are not limited to: guns, starter pistols, cap guns, knives, martial arts accessories, bombs, bullets and ammunition, fireworks, gasoline, or other flammable liquids, matches, and lighters. 

DRUGS/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Any student, who possesses, controls, uses, distributes, sells, or arranges the sale of an illegal drug or controlled substance (which includes alcohol, tobacco in any form, and electronic cigarettes, or electronic cigarette substance or product), an imitation controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia in a school building, in a school vehicle, on District property, or in conjunction with any school activity, may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, tested for drugs, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted.

SAFE SCHOOL VIOLATIONS

Any student may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for committing any of the following school-related serious violations: 1) threatening or causing harm to the school, school property, or person associated with the school, or property associated with that person, regardless of where the conduct occurs; 2) committing any criminal act, including but not limited to: assault, hazing, rape, trespass, arson, theft, vandalism, possession or use of pornographic materials on school property; 3) engaging in any gang activity, including but not limited to flashing gang signs, displaying or spraying gang graffiti, wearing or displaying gang related clothing or apparel, or soliciting others for membership in a gang.

DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Any student may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, or expelled for any conduct that creates an unreasonable and substantial disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program, or other function of the school, including but not limited to frequent, flagrant, or willful disobedience; defiance of school authority; criminal activity; fighting; noncompliance with school dress code; possession of contraband (i.e., drug paraphernalia, pornography, mace, pepper spray, laser pen, chains, needles, razor blades, bats and clubs); or the use of foul, profane, vulgar, harassing or abusive language. Conduct that is a class B misdemeanor may also be referred to law enforcement.  Conduct which is a class C misdemeanor, an infraction, a status offense on school property, or an offense that is truancy may not be referred to law enforcement or a prosecuting attorney. 

NONDISCRIMINATION IN DISCIPLINE

The District will ensure that students are not discriminated against in the administration of discipline, including the duration and type of consequence, and in referrals to law enforcement.

DUE PROCESS

When a student is suspected of violating Kaysville Jr High or District policy the school administrator must meet with and inform him/her of the allegations and provide the student the opportunity to give his/her version of the incident.  If the school administrator determines sufficient evidence exists to impose discipline the school administrator shall notify the parent that 1) this student has been suspended; 2) grounds for the suspension; 3) the period of time for which the student is suspended; and 4) the time and place for the parent to meet a designated school official to review the suspension.

AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR EXPEL

The school administration has the authority to suspend a student for up to ten school days per incident.  If the school administrator desires or contemplates suspending for longer than ten school days or expelling a student, the school administrator shall make a referral to the District’s Case Management Team.

BULLYING/CYBER-BULLYING/HAZING/RETALIATION/ABUSIVE CONDUCT

A student may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for engaging in any written, physical, or verbal aggression, intimidation, discrimination, or abusive conduct of any school employee or student at school or a school-related activities regardless of location or circumstance, including but not limited to bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or retaliation.

District policy may be found at 5S-100 Conduct and Discipline. Kaysville Jr High policy may be found at https://kaysvillejr.davis.k12.ut.us/school-information/policies/school-policies or a copy may be obtained in the school office.  For incidents of harassment (unwelcome conduct based on a protected class) and discrimination, please refer to 11IR-100.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

School officials have the authority to search a student’s person, personal property, or vehicle while located on school property or at a school sponsored activity, when they have reasonable grounds to believe that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating a particular law or school rule.

School Lockers, desks, or other storage areas are the sole property of the Davis School District and Kaysville Jr High.  Periodic general inspections of school lockers may be conducted by school authorities randomly without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Searches will be conducted in such a way as to be short in duration and not disrupt educational activities.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The District will ensure that students have an equal opportunity to participate in, create, and maintain student groups without regard to their race, sex, disability, or other protected classification.

However, students who are suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, or expelled, may lose the privilege of participation in all extracurricular activities, such as interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, student government, student clubs, graduation ceremonies, and other extracurricular activities, during the period of discipline and will not be afforded separate due process procedures to challenge the denial of participation in an extracurricular activity.

It is against the law and District policy for any student or employee to sexually harass any other student or employee. Conduct prohibited by the District and Kaysville Junior High School, includes, but is not limited to: 

• Sexual crimes, unwelcomed and offensive public sexual displays of affection, sexual gestures, sexual rumors, “rating lists”, sexually suggestive or sexually degrading name calling and profanity, sexual jokes. 

• Offensive prank (“streaking”, “mooning”, “bra-snapping”, etc.) 

• Unwelcomed leering and staring, clothing with sexually obscene or sexually explicit slogans or messages, sexually offensive skits and assemblies and pornography of any kind. 

• Inappropriate use of social media. 

• Students who sexually harass others may be suspended, expelled, or placed in an alternative educational setting. 

If you are a victim of sexual harassment, you may file a complaint with any school staff member, the school Title IX Coordinator (402-8200), or the District Compliance Officer, (402-5109) 

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1534522385/davisk12utus/vxxt3xhk7xstpv5dmjas/5S-102StudentSexualHarassmentPolicy.pdf 

Kaysville Junior High respects the rights of students to express themselves and use social media platforms, however, KJH has the right to address and/or take disciplinary measures for information communicated through social media when it creates a disruption of school for any student, comprises academic dishonesty, or is deemed threatening to any person associated with the school. For the purposes of these guidelines, social media contains any form of electronic communication, social networking, online communication, or online presence. 

The following guidelines serve to help students avoid social media activities that could result in unsafe situations or school discipline. Participating in these electronic or online actions could be considered to be substantially or foreseeably disruptive to the KJH environment and could require official school involvement and possibly law enforcement agencies. 

Students should: 

•  Avoid posting confidential information about themselves or others, i.e. phone numbers, addresses, school I.D. number, etc.  

•  Avoid unprofessional public profiles including the use of language of a profane or sexual nature.  The image you create of yourself online can be seen by anyone. Privacy settings are NOT foolproof! 

•  Avoid participating in, sending messages or posting information about illegal activities or indicate knowledge of unreported crimes. i.e. Incriminating photos or statements depicting violence; hazing; sexual harassment; sexting; vandalism; stalking; underage drinking; selling, possessing, or using controlled substances; or any other illegal behaviors.  

•  Never post or communicate messages that include Bullying\Threats of Violence. While KJH students have a right to free speech that right is NOT unlimited. Cyber-Bullying is a serious problem and is not limited to student-to-student interactions. Vicious treatment and hateful words often lead to violence, suicide, depression, and discrimination. KJH students should avoid the following:  

-  Derogatory language or remarks about teammates, coaches, students, staff members, athletic administrators, or representatives of other schools; 

-  Demeaning statements about and/or threats to any third party; 

- Creating serious danger to the safety of another person or making a credible threat of serious physical or emotional injury to another person 

•  Never participate or post in activities considered cheating and/or plagiarizing or any activity that violates the KJH Academic Code of Conduct 

•  Avoid “Liking,” “Retweeting,” “Subtweeting,” “trending,” messages that violate any of the guidelines previously stated. 

All students are given an ID/activity card at the beginning of the year. Students are required to always wear the student ID/activity card on a lanyard around the neck during the school day. Repeated failure to always have a visible student ID card on a lanyard around the neck in the building may result in an administrative U.  

If a student forgets their ID, they must check-in the main office to receive a sticker that they must wear for the day. If a student forgets their badge 4 times, they could receive an administrative U. If the student brings and wears the ID badge for 10 consecutive days, the administrative U could be removed.  

Students will receive 2 ID badges. Any additional ID badges needed will cost $5. 

STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS PLAN  A copy of the current Student Neighborhood Access Plan (SNAP) is available in the office and on the schools homepage. Parents and students interested in reviewing the plan should contact the office.

SPORTSMANSHIP  
Kaysville Junior High School has high expectations for exemplary student behavior at all activities. The following rules will help us maintain a high standard of behavior at athletic events:
 All spectators will remain in the stands and stay off the playing area before, during, or after athletic
    contests.
 Spectators are prohibited from having noise makers of any kind, such as whistles, cow bells, horns, etc.  Megaphones and signs are also prohibited at athletic events.
 Booing or contesting calls made by referees is not considered to be good sportsmanship and will not
    be allowed.
 Any student-led cheer should be in support of our team, and not directed toward the other team, its
    fans, or the referees.

TARDY POLICY  
Tardiness is disruptive to the orderly running of our school and is disrespectful to teacher’s preparation for class. Students are expected to be on time, prepared with necessary materials and have a positive attitude for each class. Students who are excessively tardy will receive reduced citizenship grades and will be subject to school discipline. Students are not to be in the hall when the tardy bell rings. Infractions of this rule will be administered as follows:
    1st tardy: No change in citizenship grade
    2nd tardy: May receive a “S” or “G” in Citizenship grade
    3rd tardy: May receive an “N” in Citizenship grade and guardian contacted by e-mail
    4th tardy: May receive a “U” in Citizenship and referred to the office
    5th tardy: May receive 1 day of Lunch and Learn
    6th tardy May receive multiple days of Lunch and Learn

TRUANCIES  A student is considered truant if they are unaccounted for while at school. Truancies are disruptive to the teaching/learning process and hamper the safety/security of student’s while at school. Parents will be notified if their student is issued a truancy citation. Parents may appeal a truancy citation in writing to the school Principal. A truancy citation may be issued for the following reasons:
     1. Any time a student is unaccounted for in class or in an unauthorized area of the school for 2 or more periods.
     2. Being out of class and/or leaving campus without authroized permission for at least 2 or more class periods in one day.     

A truancy citation carries with it a fine from $10 to $25. An administrative “U” may be issued for the first truancy and a “U” in each class affected by subsequent truancies. Chronic truancy offenders will be referred to our Local Case Management Team for intervention.

VANDALISM 
Vandalism is defined as an action involving deliberate destruction or damage to public school property. Examples of vandalism include but are not limited to:
      defacing school lockers
      breaking ceiling tiles
         Graffiti
      scratching or etching school desks
      removing school signs
      etc.

Students who commit these infractions will be assessed a fine from school administrators that will include the cost of replacement to restore the damaged property to its original state. In addition, students may receive an Administrative U and/or restorative consequences may be imposed.

VISITING STUDENTS  
Because of the number of students in classes, we are unable to allow students from other schools or out of town to attend with a student in our school. Please make arrangements to have out of town guests entertained at home.

VISITORS
Visitors are to check into the main office upon entering the building. Only school personnel, parents, or legal guardians are permitted to visit with students during school hours.  Any exceptions to this policy must be cleared with the administration. High school students are not allowed on campus or in the KJH designated parking areas. Trespassers will be referred to the police.