The mission of
Good schools are
the result of the cooperative efforts of administrators, teachers, students,
parents and community. Working together in an atmosphere of mutual trust and
respect results in accomplishing that which is in the best interest of
students.
2009-2010 ACYI
Calendar & Themes
August & September – Getting Acquainted
August 31........................................................................................................................................ School
Begins
September 2................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
September 7..................................................................................................................... Labor
Day/No School
September 16................................................................................................................................. Late
Start Day
October – Courage
October 1 & 2.................................................................................................................... Fall
Break/No School
October 7 ........................................................................................................................................ Late
Start Day
October 13 & 14............................................................................ Parent/Teacher
Conferences 3:30-7:00 PM
October 16............................................................................................................................................ No School
November – Appreciation
November 4..................................................................................................................................... Late Start Day
November 18................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
November 24....................................................................................................................................1st
Term Ends
November 25.......................................................................................................Teacher
Prep. Day/No School
November 26 & 27............................................................................................ Thanksgiving
Break/No School
December – Service/Caring
December 2.................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
December 16.................................................................................................................................. Late
Start Day
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1................................................................................................... Christmas
Break/No School
January – Goals
January 6......................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
January 12 & 13............................................................................Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 -7:00 PM
January 15............................................................................................................................................ No School
January 18........................................................................................ Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day/No School
January 20....................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
February – Kindness
February 15............................................................................................................. President’s
Day/No School
February 17..................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
March – Trust/Loyalty
March 3............................................................................................................................................ Late
Start Day
March 5............................................................................................................................................ 2nd
Term Ends
March 8......................................................................................................... Teacher
Preparation – No School
March 17...........................................................................................................................................Late Start Day
April – Talents/Careers/Hobbies
April 7............................................................................................................................................... Late
Start Day
April 13 & 14................................................................................. Parent/Teacher
Conferences 3:30 -7:00 PM
April 16.................................................................................................................................................. No School
April 19-20.................................................................................................................... Spring
Break/No School
May/June – Physical Fitness
May 19..................................................................................................................................................... Late
Start
May 31 ........................................................................................................................ Memorial
Day/No School
June 4 ..................................................................................................................... School
Ends – Minimum Day
Dear Young
Eagles,
to
We've prepared this handbook to inform you
of the privileges and responsibilities you will have as a student at Adele C.
Young Intermediate. Get ready for a
great year and remember our mission “To ensure successful student learning and
responsibility through quality instruction, community and parental involvement,
in a positive and safe environment for all.
Sincerely,
The staff at
(435)
734-4940 FAX (435) 734-4950
Irlanda Stevens............................................................................................................................... Principal’s
Secretary
Ruth Andrus.................................................................................................................................................... Registrar
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Our mission is to ensure successful student learning and responsibility
through quality instruction, community and parental involvement, in a positive
and safe environment for all.
PHYSICAL
WE BELIEVE
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Students should participate in physical activities that promote a
better quality of life, good health and keen thinking.
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Learning is maximized when total physical response activities are
included in classroom instruction.
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Students should be educated in the benefits of healthy eating and
lifetime physical fitness.
INTELLECTUAL
We Believe the following factors are
essential for intellectual development:
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Personal accountability
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Parental involvement
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Quality teaching
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Mastery of basic skills
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Meaningful assessment
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Remediation and accommodation
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Happy healthy learning environment
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Integrated learning
EMOTIONAL
WE BELIEVE
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Students enter this school with unique emotional needs that should be
met in a safe and secure environment.
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Students should learn effective conflict resolution and anger
management skills.
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Students in 6th and 7th grade benefit from the
implementation of appropriate middle level practices.
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Students should be given opportunity to develop individual talents so
they may have an increased sense of worth, self-respect and self-purpose.
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Instruction is most effective in an atmosphere of respect and
acceptance.
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Ongoing staff development about middle level practices is essential to
meeting the diverse needs of 6th and 7th grade students.
SOCIAL
WE BELIEVE
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Social development is a crucial part of a student’s education.
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Students should be grouped in a supportive environment where they can
practice character and social skills.
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School should provide school wide experiences that reinforce skills
that promote problem solving, tolerance and respect.
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Students will be productive members of their community when given
service learning opportunities.
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The faculty should model and teach the appreciation of diversity
(cultural, religion, lifestyle).
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Adults play an important part in safety and security for all students.
KEYS TO
SUCCESS
Each student at
All through your life, you must decide how you will
act. Therefore, we expect you to do what
is right whether anyone is watching you or not.
This is called "being responsible." It isn't always easy to make responsible
choices, especially if someone else is not being responsible. It is important for you to remember that you
are in charge of yourself. You can do
what is right!
ALWAYS TRY
The best way to learn something new is to practice
until you can do it. If you are
unwilling to try, you cannot practice.
When you first try to do something, it is often difficult, but if you
keep trying, it gets easier and easier.
DO YOUR BEST
When you do a job or an assignment, do your very
best. While you are working on
something, ask yourself, "Is this the best I can do?" If you give a job your best, you learn more
and feel more confident than if you just slide by. If you make mistakes, but did your best, we
can help you learn from your mistakes.
COOPERATE WITH OTHERS
Cooperation includes being polite, treating people
with respect, accepting differences between people, dealing with disagreements
through mediation (Stop, Think, Plan), and encouraging others to do their best.
TREAT EVERYONE WITH DIGNITY AND
RESPECT
We work hard to make
The staff at
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Attendance/Tardy
Attendance Policy......................................................................................................................................
Pg. 6
District Policy #5035
..................................................................................................................................
Pg. 6
Tardy Policy...............................................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Campus Hours
for Students
Where “to be, or not to be”...........................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Hanging Around..........................................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Visitors................................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Transportation to and from school
Yellow Cadillac...........................................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Cruzin’.......................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Transportation Policy 2216...........................................................................................................................
Pg. 7
Electronic
Devices/Phones
Toys “Я” not us...........................................................................................................................................
Pg. 8
District Policy #5305...................................................................................................................................
Pg. 8
ACYI Policy on Cell phones.........................................................................................................................
Pg. 8
Ma Bell......................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 9
District Policy #5005-#5006..........................................................................................................................Pg.
9
Be Smart/Don’t Start.................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
District Policy #5290..................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
Help &
Support
Dear Abby................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
Tender Loving Care....................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
Boy Have I Lost it!.....................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
Student Council.........................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
Prime Time...............................................................................................................................................
Pg. 10
Food Service
“Prey”ing in School....................................................................................................................................
Pg. 11
Catching the Rays.....................................................................................................................................
Pg. 11
Lockers.............................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 11
Dress Code
Lookin’ Good.............................................................................................................................................
Pg. 11
Discipline/Behavior
I Can Choose............................................................................................................................................
Pg. 11
Bullying....................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 12
Consequences for School Violations...........................................................................................................
Pg. 12
PDA.........................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 13
Technology/Media
Computers/Technology..............................................................................................................................
Pg. 13
District Policy #4177..................................................................................................................................Pg.
13
Late Start
Days
Our Teacher Rock.....................................................................................................................................
Pg. 14
Late Start Dates........................................................................................................................................Pg.
14
Grading
Policy
Slidin’ by on a banana peel.........................................................................................................................
Pg. 14
Grading Policy..........................................................................................................................................
Pg. 14
Dates for Progress Report..........................................................................................................................
Pg. 15
Parent/Teacher Conference Dates...............................................................................................................
Pg. 15
Standards Based Education.......................................................................................................................
Pg. 15
Life Skills..................................................................................................................................................
Pg. 15
Breakfast of Champions.............................................................................................................................
Pg. 16
Eagle
Behavior Initiative...................................................................................................................................
Pg. 16
Eagle Handbook
The following guidelines
have been developed and reviewed by parents and staff. They are meant to help
us know expectations and be successful in our school.
ATTENDANCE/TARDY:
1.
All students who are absent are expected to make up
assignments, tests and other work missed.
2.
At
3.
Work can be made up in the individual teacher’s
classroom or in Homework Hideaway at the teacher’s discretion. Once work has
been made up, the student’s grade will be determined by quality of academic
work completed.
It is important for me to
clearly understand the following procedures regarding my attendance:
I
If I am late
to school, I will report to the office for a tardy slip before I go to class.
II
If I need an
early dismissal, my parent will notify the school. Only my parent or legal
guardian can check me out of school. This must be done in the office.
III
A student
can pre-arrange an absence through the attendance secretary.
IV
If I am
absent from school for a legitimate reason, I know it is my responsibility to
check with my teachers at an appropriate time and arrange for make-up work.
V I will contact the office before 10:00 a.m. for my homework if my absences will exceed three days.
Attendance Requirements/Procedures
A.
Regular
attendance at school increases the opportunities for students to benefit from
their educational programs. The Utah Compulsory Attendance Law (53A-11-101)
directs parents to require their children between the ages of six and eighteen
years to attend school. Frequent absences of students from daily classroom
experiences disrupt the instructional process.
Special circumstances specified in the law allow the
Board to approve parental requests for a child to permanently withdraw from
school and therefore not graduate.
B.
Because of Box
Elder School District’s commitment to quality education, there is concern when
a student misses school for any reason. In keeping with state law and to
promote the educational goals of the school district, the following attendance
requirements are established for all students.
1
It is the
responsibility of all students to attend school and to be on time every school
day. If a student is absent for any reason, it is the student’s responsibility
to follow the procedures outlined in the school attendance policy.
2
Students who are
absent will be responsible to make up course work that can be made up. Teachers
are required to give students an opportunity to make up course work missed. It is
essential that teachers be precise in assigning work to be made up, as well as
setting any time deadlines. Make up assignments should be as closely related to
work missed as possible and should not exceed quantity of work assigned to
students during the time missed.
3
When students
must leave school for any reason, they shall obtain a check-out slip through
the administrative office prior to leaving the school campus. If a student
leaves their assigned area without formally checking out, the students will be
considered truant.
a)
Students who
fail to follow school procedures for checking out of school during the day may
be cited by the resource officer or school official for violation of the
daytime curfew ordinance.
4
For each student
who is or should be enrolled within the school, the administrator, or designee,
shall make efforts to resolve attendance problems.
Those efforts shall include:
a) A personal
meeting with the student when he/she has missed 5 days or any one class period
5 times. At that time, the student will
enter into an Attendance Contract and the parent will receive a written notice
of the meeting.
Exceptions will be made for students who are under a doctor’s
supervision (where parents have notified the school and requested homework). Upon approval from the district nurse and by
a doctor’s note, a home teacher shall be provided for students who will miss
ten or more consecutive days of school because of an extended illness;
b) A letter
notifying parents when a student has missed 10 days (or equivalent class
periods) that the student is habitually truant and that refusal to respond to
this notice is a class B misdemeanor.
The letter will designate a day and time for the student and parent(s) to
meet with school authorities for a pre-court hearing.
Each student shall develop attendance procedures appropriate for that
school to implement this attendance policy. Students requesting an appeal to
the school attendance policy may follow the procedures outlined in Box Elder
School District Policy 5350 – Resolution of Student Complaints.
TARDY POLICY:
I know how important it is to be on time. Excessive tardiness may affect my citizenship grade in the classroom. Five times tardy will result in a phone call home to alert parents. At 8 times tardy the student will eat lunch in lunch detention 1 day, 12 times tardy is 2 days in lunch detention, and 15 times tardy is 3 days in lunch detention. If a student reaches 20 times tardy he/she will be In School Suspension for 1 day. The process will start over at the beginning of each trimester. (Policy updated 2009.)
CAMPUS
HOURS FOR STUDENTS
WHERE "TO BE, OR NOT TO BE"
The building will be open for students at 7:45 a.m. After
that time I can meet with my teachers and friends in the commons area and
hallways. I understand that we have a
closed campus, and I will remain on campus during the school day. If I go home for lunch, I will log in/out daily in
the log binder located in the main office.
HANGIN' AROUND
If I am involved with after school activities, I must
be in an area with my supervisor. If I am not participating in an activity, I
should not be here. School is out at 3:05
p.m. and I should be on my way home by 3:15 p.m. I will not keep going in and out of the school, nor
will I "hang out" on campus or across the street.
VISITORS
My parents and other adults are always welcome to
visit the school. All visitors need to report to the office on arrival to the
building. It is helpful that parents make an appointment prior to their visit
by calling the school at 734-4940. Students allowed in the school are: Eagle
students and high school aides.
TRANSPORTATION
TO AND FROM SCHOOL
YELLOW CADILLAC
I have the privilege of utilizing Box Elder School District’s
transportation services. I know that I am expected to behave the same way on
the bus as at school.
Drivers are carefully trained and do not need advice
from "back seat drivers.”
CRUZIN'
My school realizes that some of us may rely on a
bicycle, skateboard, or rollerblades as a means of transportation to and from
school. I am welcome to ride a bicycle, skateboard, or to rollerblade on the
public sidewalk, but may not use them on campus or in the school parking
lot, cul-de-sacs or drop off zones. I understand this is a privilege, and I
take full responsibility for securing my bicycle in the proper area, or placing
my skateboard in the storage closet or rollerblades in my locker. If I choose
to ride a bicycle, skateboard, or rollerblade on the Adele C. Young
Intermediate School Campus, I know that I will lose them, and they will only be
released to my parents.
District
Policy 2216
Transportation/Conduct on Buses
Dear Parents and
Students:
The following rules are
intended to provide a safe experience for all students that ride our district’s
school buses. In our efforts to
communicate this with each family, we are sending this to you, in hopes that by
signing where indicated, you will help us in protecting and transporting your
student safely.
Ø
The conduct of
pupils being transported regularly, or to and from activities sponsored by the
school, shall be the same as required while in attendance at school; all
district policies for student behavior are applicable. Drivers are school officials and may take
such measures as seem advisable to assure proper conduct including temporary
suspension and permanent expulsion (as approved by the principal up to the
length of the school year) from bus privileges.
Ø
Pupils must be
on time. Students should be at their bus
stop 3-5 minutes before the bus arrives.
The bus will NOT wait for pupils who are tardy.
Ø
No pupil will be
permitted to load the bus or be unloaded from the bus except at the stop to
which he/she is regularly assigned, except upon written request by the parent
or guardian to the bus driver and approval by the principal.
Ø
Pupils are never
to stand in roadways while waiting for the bus.
When loading or unloading from the bus and having to cross the roadway,
the student must cross in front of the bus.
While crossing the roadway to load or after unloading from a bus the
student must do so with the aid of the flashing red signals activated by the
driver.
Ø
There shall be
NO shouting, whistling, pushing, scuffling, or unnecessary conversation with
the driver. The use of alcohol, tobacco,
controlled substances, obscene or profane language is also prohibited.
Ø
Pupils may not
take firearms, blowguns, knives, water pistols, flippers, lighters, or any
flammable material, or any other item that through its use may damage the bus,
inflict injury on another person, or cause unnecessary disturbance. No pupil shall willfully attack or otherwise
molest another student on the bus.
Harassment will NOT be tolerated.
No object or item shall be thrown from the bus.
Ø
All pupils must
be seated while the bus is in motion.
Passengers may not arise from their seats to exit before the bus is
stopped; nor may they load or unload while the bus is in motion. Passengers must not extend their arms, heads,
or other parts of the body out of the windows of the bus.
Ø
Pupils must NOT
use the rear emergency door, except as directed by the driver.
Ø
Any willful or
negligent damage to the bus by any pupil must be paid for by that pupil or the
pupil’s parents/guardians. Students
causing unnecessary litter will be responsible to clean up such litter.
Ø
No food or drink
may be consumed on the bus without permission of the bus driver.
Ø
Bus drivers are
under obligation to follow policies, procedures, and regulations of the board.
Ø
The radio and
audible music on the bus are privileges controlled by the driver. When either is allowed it must (a) Not
contain profane or vulgar language and/or lyrics, and (b) not be played at
volumes distracting to the driver or other students.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES/PHONES
TOYS “Я”NOT US
I understand that the primary focus at
POLICY 5305
Student Use of Electronic
Devices
A.
The Board of Education recognizes that uncontrolled use of
cellular telephones, pagers, devices containing cameras, and other electronic
devices often disrupt student-learning time, may contribute to cheating, and
may also be used inappropriately to photograph and/or contact other students
without their consent.
B.
The following will govern student use of cellular telephones
and other electronic devices and cameras:
1.
Students may posses these items while in school and at
school activities.
2.
All devices will be turned off, not used, and be kept out of
sight during class time.
3.
Policies governing student use of cellular telephones and
other devices between class times and during their lunch and/or recess periods
will be determined at the school level.
4.
Cameras and other devices with photography capabilities will
not be in view of others while a student is in a restroom, dressing room, or
any other location where photography may be inappropriate.
5.
Any inappropriate use of cellular telephones or other devices
or the use of these devices to threaten or harass other students or school
employees will result in the immediate confiscation of the device.
6.
Cellular telephones and other devices that are confiscated
for inappropriate use at school may be searched and information stored in the
device may be used in disciplining students.
ACYI
CELL PHONE POLICY
1.
While upholding the district policy part B #1, we are
asking parents to restrict your child’s possession of a cell phone during
school. We have phones in the office and
classroom that students may use when needed to contact home. We are happy to
take messages for them to call you if you need us to. We believe it is
counter-productive to their learning to have access to calling and texting
friends during school hours. IF BROUGHT TO SCHOOL ELECTRONIC DEVICES MAY BE
CONFISCATED DURING SCHOOL OPERATION HOURS. THIS MEANS NO CELL PHONE USE
FROM 7:45 AM TO 3:05 PM.
·
If cell phones
are used on school property other than times listed above, and that use is
deemed inappropriate by staff and administration, the phone will be
confiscated.
2.
Anytime a phone or other electronic device is
confiscated, a parent must retrieve it.
3.
If a device is confiscated a second time, parents will
be expected to retrieve the device and ISS time may be assigned to the student.
4.
If abuse of the privilege continues to be a problem,
we will refer the matter to the BESD Administration for further review of our
options as per district policy.
Disclaimer: ACYI is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen
personal items brought to school.
MA
I will only use the office school
phone for emergencies or illness. I
understand that I need to use the phone in the classroom where I am staying for
after school activities including but not limited to: remediation sessions,
after school clubs and any other school approved activity. I should pre-arrange
my transportation from school for the activities mentioned above.
SAFE
SCHOOL POLICIES
I understand it is important for our school to be safe. It is not fair that any individual(s) be
allowed to disrupt the educational process. Student behavior, dress, signing,
or symbolism (graffiti) representing gang affiliation will not be
tolerated. Weapons are not allowed at
school.
Summary of District Policies #5005-#5006
Safe Schools
Students and parents are hereby notified that
students will be disciplined for inappropriate conduct that may affect the safety
of students or employees. Discipline may include referral to law enforcement,
removal from teams or organizations, suspension, or expulsion from school for
up to one year.
A student may be disciplined for any prohibited
conduct when it: (a) occurs in a school building, or on or in proximity to
school property, (b) occurs in conjunction with any school sponsored activity,
(c) occurs in or on a school vehicle, (d) occurs in the presence of or is
directed at or against another student or a district employee, or (e) threatens
harm or does harm to the school, school property, a person associated with the
school, or property of a person associated with the school. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not
limited to the following:
Ø
Possession,
control, actual or threatened use of a real weapon, explosive, or flammable
device or material.
Ø
The actual or
threatened use of a look-alike or pretend weapon with intent to intimidate or
hurt another person or to disrupt normal school activities.
Ø
An act involving
force or threatened use of force which if committed by an adult would be a
felony or class A misdemeanor.
Ø
Any unlawful
conduct including: (A) sexual harassment; (B) burglary; (C) larceny; (D)
criminal mischief; (E) battery; (F) assault; (G) gang related activity
including: (i) wearing, possessing, using or distributing, displaying or
selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things
which evidence membership in a gang; (ii) use of a name associated with or
attributable to a gang; or (iii) designating “turf” or an area for gang
activity or occupation; (H) hazing; or (I) improper activation of school alarms
or safety systems.
Ø
Frequent or
flagrant willful disobedience or defiance of proper authority or disruptive
behavior, including the use of foul, profane, vulgar, or abusive language.
Ø
Willful
destruction, defacing, or damaging of school property.
Ø
Behavior, or
threatened behavior, which poses an immediate and significant threat to the
welfare, safety or morals of other students or school personnel or to the
operation of the school.
Ø
Possession,
control, use, or being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
Ø
Selling, giving,
delivering, transferring, possessing, controlling, or distributing any tobacco
product, drug or controlled substance including prescription and non
prescription medication, or drug paraphernalia.
Ø
Engaging in,
assisting, permitting, or otherwise being involved in hazing, as provided by
the District’s policy prohibiting hazing.
BE SMART. . . DON’T START!
I understand the dangerous and harmful effects of
drugs, alcohol and tobacco. These effects include body odor, headaches, loss of
coordination, yellow teeth, loss of friendships, low grades, poor decision-making
skills and possible death. ANY use of these substances is against district
policy.
The best plan . . . Be Smart . . . Don’t Start!
District Policy 5290
Student Notice – Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco
YOU ARE
HEREBY NOTIFIED that Box Elder School District Board of Education recognizes
that the use, possession, distribution, or sale of tobacco , alcoholic
beverages (including malt beverage, fortified wine or other intoxicating
liquor) controlled substances (including drugs, hallucinogenic drugs,
amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, anabolic steroids or any other
controlled substance as defines in the Schedules I through V of section 202 of
Controlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. § 812
and as further defined by regulation 21 C.F.R. 1300.11 through 1300.15),
and drug paraphernalia constitutes a hazard to students. Any use, possession,
distribution or sale of these items is illegal according to Utah State Law (UCA
58-37-8-32A-12-13), and is a violation of school District Policy. This
Policy/Law applies before, during or after school hours, at school or in any
other district location as defined below:
“School district location”
means in any school building and on any school premises; in any school-owned
vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to
and from school or other school activities; off-school property at any
school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a
field trip or athletic event, or during any period of time when the student is
under the supervision of school district personnel or otherwise engaged in a
school district activity.
Any student who violates the
terms of the school district’s Drug and Alcohol Policy is subject to the
discipline outlined in the school district’s policies including all
disciplinary sanctions consistent with local, state and federal law, up to and
including expulsion and referral for prosecution and/or completion of an
appropriate rehabilitation program.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED
that compliance with this policy is mandatory.
HELP
& SUPPORT
DEAR ABBY: YOU WON'T BELIEVE...
Getting picked on?
Grades down? Parents don't understand? We have just the person to talk
to. Our counselors are the most caring people in the world. They will listen to
my concerns, suggest viable options, and help me get back on my feet. Our
counselors are USOE certified in Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance
Services. I know disagreements among students will occur, and my counselor or
Prime Time Advisor is able to provide me with successful options. I will
involve him/her at the first sign of difficulty. Conflict managers can also
help resolve problems I have with other students.
TENDER LOVIN' CARE
When I am sick and feeling low, the office sick room
is the place to go. I must bring all medications to the office with a note
signed by my parent and physician. The original container and specific
directions will be kept in the office. I am responsible for remembering to take
my medicine.
BOY HAVE I LOST IT!
I will go to the
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student
Council members are chosen each year from the 6th grade students
going into the 7th grade. They are required to submit an
application, get letters of recommendation and complete an interview with a
panel of teachers. They assist with assemblies, fundraisers, food, and clothing
drives, Recycling etc. Helping to create
a school where the love of life, learning and showing respect for each other is
foremost. These students and their
advisors are open to suggestions as to how they can make our school a safer;
more enjoyable place to be.
PRIME TIME
It is important for every student to have an adult
who knows them and their parents, and who watches out for them at school. We will spend
20 minutes of each day in Prime Time (Home Room) with advisors leading
activities designed to help every Eagle be successful in school and accomplish
quality work. Our communication between
home and school will mainly be funneled through Prime Time. We will also have monthly Prime Time
Activities where I can get involved with my teammates in competitive fun
against other teams.
FOOD
SERVICE
"PREY"ING IN SCHOOL
Eagles enjoy feasting on the culinary delights
prepared by chefs skilled in the secret recipes, herbs, and spices intermediate
school students crave. (It's really school breakfast and lunch, but it's
delicious.) Cost is $1.50 per lunch and $.95 per breakfast. Breakfast is
served @ 7:45 a.m. I can pay daily, weekly or monthly. I will be issued a combination lunch, library
and I.D. card during registration and must bring it each day. If I lose it or
damage it, a $5.00 replacement fee
will be charged.
Our cafeteria is a clean and friendly place to eat and I will be respectful in keeping it that
way. I can eat or drink only in the cafeteria. I understand the use of vending
machines is a privilege. I will be responsible for cleaning up after myself. I
enjoy clean hallways, classrooms, and gymnasium, and strive to keep them
looking good. Our pride always shows.
CATCHING THE RAYS
I understand how important it is to refresh and renew
myself during the lunch hour. When the
weather is good (an outside day), I have the opportunity to go outside and
socialize with my friends. On inside days, I may hang out in the commons, library
or gymnasium.
LOCKERS
I realize that my locker is the property of the
school district and under certain circumstances may be inspected by school
authorities. I will use only my assigned locker and will keep the combination a
secret. I know that the fee to change a locker combination is $4.00. If I mistreat my locker, I will
lose the privilege of using it and have to carry my things from class to
class. I will be financially responsible
for any mistreatment of my locker. I will also make sure I don't bring large
amounts of money or any other valuables to school. I know that my locker is the
proper place to store my backpack, coat, jacket or hat.
DRESS
CODE
LOOKIN' GOOD
I will come to school well groomed and appropriately
dressed. My parents are encouraged to
make sure that I am properly dressed, groomed and observe basic hygiene to
protect the health, safety and modesty of my school. Since we are here to learn, I will not DISTRACT other students with my dress
or appearance. I will not wear tank tops, pajamas, see-through clothing, or
abbreviated clothing (no midriffs or bare backs). My outer clothing must cover
my underwear. My shirts must have at least a short sleeve and cannot be cut low
in the front, sides or back. The length of my shorts, skirts, or dresses is
expected to be no shorter than one knee-width above the knee. I will put my
coat or jacket in my locker. I will not
wear anything identified by the school administration as “Gang Affiliated,”
i.e., sagging pants, bandannas, clothing with monikers, dangling belts, chains,
etc. I am not a walking billboard for
drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex, or pornography.
I will not wear clothing, jewelry, or decorate my backpack with anything
that illustrates crude, demeaning, gang affiliated, debased, crass, or violent
behavior. My hat will not be worn in the
building at any time, but will be left in my locker during the school day. I know it’s not cool to wear sunglasses in
the building or coats to class. For
safety reasons, I will not wear slippers to school.
Administrative Note:
Dress codes are inherently subjective. Every effort
will be made to be fair and consistent in their implementation. The
administration reserves the right, however, to be the judge of what is
educationally disruptive, profane, inappropriate, or a safety issue.
DISCIPLINE/BEHAVIOR
I CAN CHOOSE
I know that I should have self-discipline. I am proud
of the opportunities and activities I have to show that I can make responsible
choices at school and in locations that reflect upon our school. At
In the event that I need help with my
self-discipline, I realize that I'll receive appropriate consequences for my
behavior. I know that my parents will be notified through pink slips or phone
calls and other consequences may include lunchtime detention, parent
conferences, out of school suspension, short/long term suspension, or
police/court referral. The consequences
I receive will depend on the nature and seriousness of the inappropriate
behavior and the number of previous misbehaviors. School Suspension will cancel
my participation in any school events on that day.
BULLYING
ACYI recognizes the importance of creating and
maintaining a safe school environment.
“Significant negative effects have been documented on the physical and
emotional health of both bullies and their victims.” (Weinhold, 2000). Reducing bullying has a positive effect on
the overall climate of the school and on student learning. We recognize that students, parents, and
faculty can all work together to help reduce bullying which will help to create
an optimal school climate.
BULLYING
CONSEQUENCES:
|
Problem |
1st Offense |
2nd Offense |
3rd Offense |
|
Bullying Level 1 ·
Name calling ·
teasing |
Warning |
Parent Call Lunch Detention |
Parent Call 1 hour ISS |
|
Level 2 ·
Continued Level 1 · Exclusion/Manipulating · Rumors/Lying |
Warning Anti-bullying video Parent Call |
Parent Call 1 hour ISS |
Parent Call 1 day ISS |
|
Level 3 ·
Fighting or severe body
contact ·
Verbal or written
threats ·
Continued bullying of
any level · Severe cases of Level 1 or 2 |
Police referral Parent Conference ISS or |
Police referral Parent Conference |
Police referral Parent Conference Alternate placement |
CONSEQUENCES FOR SCHOOL VIOLATIONS:
The consequences I receive
will depend on the nature and seriousness of the inappropriate behavior and the
number of previous misbehaviors.
|
Problem |
1st Offense |
2nd Offense |
3rd Offense |
|
Insubordination |
Office Referral |
Office referral |
Office referral |
|
Violation of dress code |
Student asked to change |
Student asked to change
and Parent conference |
Discipline or short-term
Suspension and Parent conference |
|
Inappropriate display
of affection |
Staff to address |
Staff to address and
counselor to notify parent |
Administrative
Intervention |
|
Disrespectful behavior |
Staff to address |
Parent contact Administrative
Intervention |
Suspension & Parent
conference Administrative Intervention |
|
Obscene abusive language or
behavior |
Administrative
Intervention |
Administrative
Intervention |
Administrative
Intervention |
|
Rollerblades,
Skateboards or bicycles-riding on campus |
Confiscation |
Confiscation and
Administrative Intervention |
Confiscation, Parent
conference |
|
Truancy / Sluff |
ISS Parent conference |
ISS & Attendance
contract |
ISS & Court referral |
|
Vandalism |
Conference/restitution/possible
police referral |
Police referral/ restitution |
Police referral/
restitution |
|
Theft |
Conference/restitution/possible
police referral |
Police referral/ restitution |
Police referral/
restitution |
|
Gang Affiliation |
Administrative
Intervention. Possible police and parent notification. |
Police notified, short
term Suspension and Parent notification |
Police notified, Possible
expulsion |
|
Electronic Device |
Released to parent,
possible ISS |
Released to Parent, ISS |
Released to parent, ISS. Possible
referral to District Adm. |
|
Harassment |
Office Referral |
Office Referral |
Office Referral |
|
Assault Fighting |
Automatic police referral,
up to 3 day |
Automatic police referral, up to 5 day |
Automatic police referral,
Alternative placement & Parent conference required |
|
Tobacco |
Automatic court referral,
Parent notification |
Automatic court referral, Parent notification |
Automatic court referral,
Parent notification |
|
Substance (drugs,
alcohol) |
Police referral, Parent
conference |
Police referral, Parent
conf., consideration for alternative placement |
Police referral, possible
expulsion |
|
Substance Distribution |
Police referral, Parent
conference |
Police referral/ alternative placement |
|
|
Weapons |
1 year minimum expulsion |
|
|
ISS = In School
Suspension
PDA
I will refrain from any PDA (Public Display of
Affection), i.e. holding hands, hugging, kissing, or any of that gross stuff!
TECHNOLOGY/MEDIA
COMPUTERS/TECHNOLOGY
At
Policy 4177
Computer Use - Students
A.
Ø
I recognize that
the use of a computer is a privilege and agree to be respectful of this
expensive equipment and not abuse or mistreat computers, software, diskettes,
network cabling or manuals or other computer materials in any way.
Ø
I will not
attempt to obtain or enter any passwords other than those that I provide for my
own files (teachers are never to disclose passwords to students, including
student aides).
Ø
I will not
install or use on school computers any software or programs which are not
approved by the instructor including, but not limited to, e-mail, (hot mail),
chat rooms, etc.
Ø
I will not shut
off any file servers, and will only shut off computers and/or any other
equipment when told to do so by the instructor.
Ø
I will not
adjust or change any controls unless told to do so by the instructor.
Ø
I will not
engage in any physical activity (horseplay, running, roughhousing, etc.) in any
lab or classroom where computer equipment could be accidentally damaged.
Ø
I will not bring
or consume any food or drinks in any lab or classroom where computers are
located.
Ø
I understand
that the school cannot be responsible for viruses contracted on students’
personal diskettes.
Ø
I agree to
download from the internet system only material and/or information which has
been approved in advance by the instructor.
Ø
I will not
transmit or receive any inappropriate material in violation of law or district
policy. This includes, but is not
limited to: copyrighted materials;
threatening or obscene materials; materials protected by trade secrets; the
design or detailed information pertaining to explosive devices, criminal
activities or terrorist acts; sexism or sexual harassment; pornography;
gambling; illegal solicitation, racism, inappropriate language; use of product
advertisement or political lobbying. I
recognize that illegal or inappropriate activities, of any kind that do not
conform to the rules, regulations and policies of the Box Elder School District
are forbidden.
Ø
I will not
engage in any activity for profit on school equipment.
B
Web Pages: The following policy applies to the
development of web pages:
Ø
Each school will
have a designated Web Master who is ultimately responsible for enforcement of
the Web Policies of the District.
Ø
Any Web page
using the Box Elder School District name or logo or any of the affiliate
school’s names or logos is not allowed without permission from the district
Network Administrator.
Ø
No school or
class Web Pages are to be mounted outside of the District web server.
Ø
At no time shall
any student’s photo or personal information (home address, name, e-mail address
or phone number) appear on any web page without the prior written approval of
the student and his/her parent or legal guardian.
Ø
Transmission of
any material in violation of any
Ø
All student web
pages must be approved by the School Web Master prior to being posted on the
district web server.
Ø
No links to or
from the District Web pages are allowed without written permission from the
district Network Administrator.
Ø
It is expressly
understood that anything posted on a web page is accessible to anyone in the
world.
I agree to abide by the
above terms and conditions. I understand
that any computer down time and/or damage caused by me to computer equipment
shall be my responsibility and I agree to pay the costs of associated repairs
including labor and parts. I also
understand that any violation of this policy may result in the loss of my
computer use privileges, suspension or expulsion from school, and/or referral
to law enforcement authorities for vandalism, criminal mischief, the collection
of damages, or other legal recourse.
Officially
Adopted June 20, 1995 – Amended April 26, 2000
The
LATE START
DAYS
OUR TEACHERS ROCK
Because we care for our
students, our goal is to provide the best education possible for them. Adele C.
Young Intermediate will be having Professional Development training for our
teachers. On this day, school will have a Late
Start Day. Buses will also run late. Remember
no students will be admitted until 9:45 AM.
LATE START
DATES
September 2, 2009
September 16, 2009
October 7, 2009
November 4, 2009
November 18, 2009
December 2, 2009
December 16, 2009
January 6, 2010
January 20, 2010
February 17, 2010
March 3, 2010
March 17, 2010
April 7, 2010
May 19, 2010
GRADING
POLICY
SLIDIN’ BY ON A BANANA PEEL
I receive a formal report of
my mastery of Utah State Core Standards and Objectives every 12 weeks (trimester).
A progress report will be issued at the mid-term point of approximately 6
weeks. My parents can contact my
teachers with any questions we might have about my classroom performance and
understanding of material taught. Teachers can print progress reports if
requested to do so, but parents are encouraged to access the Parent Internet
Viewer online to check my scores regularly. We can go to the ACYI website http://www.acyi.besd.net/ and click on the links to Pinnacle Grades and
attendance. If I did not get a password, forgotten or lost it, we can call the
office at 734-4940 to get help. I need to remember that a teacher will allow me
the opportunity to raise my proficiency level or be re-assessed on material for 2 weeks (ten school days) after the
score has been posted on the Pinnacle online system. Prior to re-taking
any assessment, teachers may require pre-requisite work be completed or missing
work finished. I can arrange with my
teacher to re-take or be re-assessed during class, before or after school in my
classroom, or take advantage of the remediation sessions provided after school.
Remediation will be held 3 days a week, every week, one day for Math, one day
for Language Arts, and one day for Science. Classroom teachers will facilitate
the sessions and all required pre-requisite work must be done before attending
a session.
Students will receive Progress Reports to take home
on the following dates:
- Friday, October 9, 2009
- Friday, January 8, 2010
- Friday, April 9, 2010
All students and parents are encouraged to attend
parent teacher conferences held:
- October 13 & 14, 2009 from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- January 12 & 13, 2010 from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- April 13 & 14, 2010 from 3:30 -7:00 p.m.
STANDARDS BASED EDUCATION
Adele C. Young Intermediate
is following Box Elder School District’s Teaching/Learning/ and Grading format
of Standards Based Education. Standards Based Education consists of teaching
the components of the Standards and Objectives set by the Utah State Office of
Education as essential learning elements for each grade level. These state
expectations consist of a 3 tiered hierarchy; the (1) standard with subsequent
(2) objectives and (3) indicators. They define essential knowledge, understanding,
and skills. Teaching and expectations of mastery are based on having clear,
measurable standards for all students that measures students against the
established standard instead of how well they perform compared to other
students. Standards based education focuses on what students know and are able
to do in each content area, rather than measuring the amount of work a student
does. The focus of student learning is
to obtain a deep level of understanding. Assignments are given that directly
correlate with the standard and objective being learned. These assignments are
the essential practice a student needs to complete in order to demonstrate
knowledge on assessments. An assessment
is a process to evaluate the amount of knowledge or ability a student possesses
concerning a given topic or subject, and can occur in a variety of formats.
Student work is measured
against a rubric rather than assigned a percentage score. Rubrics help students
understand what is expected, and identify the qualities of good and excellent work.
A rubric is a scoring guide developed by teachers that consists of measurement
tools that clearly articulate the learning goals for a given educational
activity and assign a level of proficiency using the scaled scoring.
|
Exceeds Standard |
4 - Demonstrating in-depth
inferences and application or higher level thinking skills. *
see Blooms Taxonomy section |
|
Meets Standard |
3 - Demonstrating mastery
of the information and/or processes that were taught. |
|
Approaching Standard |
2 - Demonstrating
understanding of the simpler details/process but major errors regarding the
more complex ideas and processes. |
|
Below Standard |
1 - The student is not
able to demonstrate basic understanding of the content being evaluated. |
|
No Understanding |
0- The student has not
demonstrated any understanding, OR the student has not produced enough
evidence to assess understanding. |
A 4-point scoring guide
encourages teachers to develop instruction that leads students to demonstrate
deeper levels of thinking and understanding. Trimester reports will reflect the
scaled scores of proficiency for each standard and objective that has been
taught. This gives parents a guideline as to the level of understanding for
each component of the learning process as aligned to the standards. Curriculum departments and individual
teachers develop the rubrics and share the expectations with students and
parents.
Life Skills
ACYI uses a set of Life
Skills to help students learn to be successful in all areas of life. There are 4 categories of skills that are
critical for success: (1) Participation, (2) Work Completion (3) Behavior (4)
Working in Groups. These Life Skills
will be reported with the levels of H, S, N & U. Successful Eagles know
that these skills are so important that they determine eligibility for school
wide activities, school play auditions, running for office, pentathlon, and
journalism.
Determination of eligibility
for, play auditions, pentathlon tryouts, student council applications, journalism,
will hinge on LIFE SKILLS levels.
Specific criteria are as follows:
Note * Overall/cumulative
means the average of the 4 categories in each class
|
Journalism |
Students must have an overall/cumulative level of S or above; plus meet academic standards in all classes at the level 3, meeting the standard, or above. |
|
Pentathlon |
Students can have no more than one overall/cumulative level of N. |
|
School Play Auditions |
Students can have no more than one overall/cumulative level of N. |
|
Student Council |
Students must have an overall/cumulative level of S or above; plus meet academic standards in all classes at the level 3, meeting the standard, or above. |
All students at ACYI are
invited to participate in school wide sponsored activities. In the event there
are evidences recorded in the office of misbehaviors of individual students at
school, the administration reserves the right to revoke that privilege. Eligibility
ratings will come from the last formal reporting at trimester end or a mid-term
progress report whichever is closest to the event. *(The Administration reserves the right to exclude/override the
eligibility for specific documented behaviors as recorded in the office.)
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
A breakfast honoring the top
fifteen percent of each grade (6th and 7th) in academic proficiency will be
held in May. Certificates of achievement will be given to the top 30 % at the
end of Trimester 1 and the top 25% at the end of trimester 2. At midterm of
Trimester 3, the students scoring in the top 15 % in 1st or 2nd
trimester or the first 6 weeks of 3rd trimester will be mailed
invitations to attend the Breakfast of Champions.
EAGLE BEHAVIOR INITIATIVE
Students function more
effectively when they feel respected and valued. They function poorly when they
feel disrespected or marginalized. When students have a secure relationship
with their teachers, they are more comfortable taking risks that enhance
learning----tackling challenging tasks, persisting when they run into
difficulty, or asking questions when they are confused.
·
All staff will
be looking for ways to positively reinforce appropriate behavior.
·
Rewards will be
given in the classroom as well as from the administration.
·
Rewards will be
verbal as well as tangible (prizes, certificates, etc.).
·
SOAR cards are
redeemable in the office for items in the SOAR STORE.
·
SOAR cards will
be placed in a bottle in the office for drawings for prizes every six weeks .
·
Each week ten names will be announced and
congratulated for doing good things and earning a SOAR card. These names will
be posted in our display board for a week.
·
Positive pink
slips will result in rewards from an administrator.
·
NO TARDIES will
be rewarded with a school-wide activity.
·
Teachers will be
honored when they give positive rewards to kids.
