Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus

 

Student Handbook

2011-2012

 

                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colors....................................................................................................................................................... Black, Red, Silver, White

 

Open Books.................................................................................................................................................................... Knowledge

 

Lamps............................................................................................................................................................... Light of Knowledge

 

Hand......................................................................................................................................................................................... Safety

 

Rising Sun, Cross, and Horizon...................................................................................................... A New Beginning and Faith

 

Torch............................................................................................................................................................................ Achievement

 

Finis Coronat Opus................................................................................................................. “The end result crowns the work”

 

Broadening Students Horizons…………………………………………………………Goal of the School Curriculum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Vision Statement – 3                                                                               

Letter from the Principal – 3                                                    STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY – 13-15

Administrative Telephone & Information – 4                             School Supplies

                                                                                                                                                   Care of School Property

                                                                                                   Lockers & Locks

ACADEMIC INFORMATION - 5-7                                            School Map/ Bell Schedule (Center)

   School Day                                                                              Books & Materials

   Building Hours for Students                                                    Public Display of Affection

   Opening Activities                                                                                   School Deliveries

   Closing of School Inclement Weather                                      Unauthorized Areas

   Grading System                                                                       Halls

   Grading Scale                                                                           Non-Students on School Grounds

   Course Description                                                                                  Valuables on Campus

   Initial Registration                                                                                    Tardy Policy

   Promotion Policy                                                                     Student Schedule

   Graduation Requirements                                                       

   Progress Reports                                                                  DRESS CODE - 15

   Report Cards                                                                        

   Honor Code                                                                          STUDENT DISCIPLINE – 15-24

   School Notes                                                                           Level OF Offenses

   USA Test Prep                                                                         Consequences

   Homework Philosophy                                                            Level I Discipline Table

   Makeup Work Procedure                                                         Level II Discipline Table

                                                                                                   Level III Discipline Table

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES              - 7-8                                          Special Circumstances

   Returning After an absence                                                      Criminal Offense /Police Involvement

   Early or Emergency Dismissal                                                                 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Policy

   Excusing Absence                                                                                   Smoking Policy

   Late Arrivals                                                                            Search & Seizure

   Types of Absences                                                                                  Canine Searches

   Attendance Credit for Classes                                                                  School Bus Discipline Policy

   Field Trips                                                                               School Bus Level I Discipline Table

   Homebound Instructions                                                        School Bus Level II Discipline Table

                                                                                                   School Bus Level III Discipline Table

STUDENT RECORDS – 9-11                                                     Bus Schedule Information

   Change of Name or Address                                                   

   Students Living Outside District                                           GENERAL INFORMATION – 24

   Withdrawals or Transfers                                                        Fire & Emergency Drills

   Release of Student Information                                                                Returned Checks

   FERPA/Directory Information                                                                 Deficiency Notices

   FERPA/Education Records                                                      Press Release

                                                                                                   Sales & Fund Raising

STUDENT SERVICES – 11-13                                                                  Bell Schedule

   Guidance

   Health Services                                                                       

   Medication Procedure                                                                

   Media Center                                                                         

   Student Messages                                                                  

   Telephone Use                                                                     

   Cafeteria & Lunch Procedure                                                                  

   Food & Drinks                                                                       

                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Students,

 

On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration, it is our pleasure to welcome each of you to Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus.  The upcoming school year offers the opportunity of both academics and extra-curricular activities in your first year of high school.  Your transition from junior high to high school will be an easy adjustment shared with classmates, all the same age.

 

You will have some of the most dedicated teachers and staff members at BSH-9^th Grade Campus.  They will be working with you daily, helping you to grow intellectually and socially.  I have high expectations that this year will be one of your most successful years.  By setting high goals and working hard all year to reach these goals, you will be able to meet the challenges before you as a high school student.

 

In closing, I would like to wish for you an enjoyable and prosperous school year.  The memories you make and the accomplishments you achieve will always be remembered.  Boiling Springs High School is your school – get involved.

 

Your Principal,

 

Eddie Cole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VISION Statement

 

        To enrich young minds in a safe environment,

       to develop a thirst for knowledge and empower

     them to make a significant contribution to society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus

3655 Boiling Springs Road

Boiling Springs, SC  29316

 

Our BSH-9 website can be accessed by going to the District Two webpage at:

www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us

then clicking on “SCHOOLS”

then clicking on “Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus” Heading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus

Administrative Staff

 

Mr. Eddie Cole………………………………………………………………………………….……………………. Principal

Mrs. Joyce Smith..…………………………………………………………………………………………..Assistant Principal

Ms. Tracy Mabry ………………………………………………………………………………….………Guidance Counselor

Ms. Colby Sanders…………………………………………………………………………………………….CDF Counselor

Deputy Anthony LaChica…………………………………………………………………………………School Resource Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Numbers

 

Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus……………………………………………………………………………………578-2610

Fax - BSHS-9^th Grade Campus………………………………………………………………………………………..578-2620

BS9 – Cafeteria………………………………………………………………………………………………………..342-2007

Boiling Springs High School (2251 Old Furnace Road)……………………………………………………………...578-8465

Athletic Offices and Weight Room (2251 Old Furnace Road)……………………………………………………….599-0200

School District Two Bus Information Number/Voice Mail…………………………………………………………..461-9888

Transportation Office…………………………………………………………………………………………………599-9564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

THE SCHOOL DAY

The school day is from 8:05 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.  The school opens for students at 7:00 a.m.  Students are expected to be in their first period classes when the 8:05 a.m. bell rings.

 

BUILDING HOURS FOR STUDENTS

The building will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on school days.  Upon arrival to school bus riders will report to the cafeteria and car riders to the gym until 7:55 a.m.  The library will open at 7:25 a.m. and will remain open until 3:30 p.m. Students should not be in the buildings after 3:30 p.m. unless they are under the direct supervision of a faculty member.  Students may not loiter about the building or on campus after their daily programs or night activities are completed.

 

OPENING ACTIVITIES DURING ANNOUNCEMENTS

In accordance with Spartanburg County School District Two regulations, Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus students will collectively participate in the Pledge of Allegiance and a state mandatory Minute of Silence.  Any individual who chooses to abstain is expected to remain quiet and to respect the right of others to participate.

 

CLOSING OF SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

When inclement weather occurs, the district administrators will make a decision if the school will open or close early.  Students and parents should listen for announcement on local television and radio stations.  Please do not call the school or district office.  A cancellation of school activities due to weather also cancels any after-hours activities as well.  The principal must approve exceptions to this.  Days missed due to weather must be made up either at the end of the school year or on teacher workdays during the school year.

 

GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system for all Spartanburg County District Two schools reflects the statewide requirements for South Carolina schools.

 

 

Grading Scale

A………………..93-100

B………………....85-92

C…………………77-84

D…………………70-76

F………………..Less than 70

A numerical average with .5 and above will be considered the next highest whole number.

 

Course Descriptions

     Resource Courses—These courses provide a structured classroom environment where students work on      

     their individual level and at their own pace.

     Regular Education Courses—These courses are designed for students who are interested in pursuing an   

     education in the technologies.  These courses are designed for students who are planning to enter a

     technical college or the work force upon completion of high school. These courses are of equal rigor and

     standing as college preparatory courses.

     College Preparatory Courses—These courses are designed to prepare students for admission to four-year

     colleges and universities.  Students should work with their counselor to insure that they are taking the

     necessary courses.

     Honors Courses—These courses lead to an advanced placement level course.  To participate, students

     must meet the honors course guidelines.  The courses are academically challenging, requiring independent

     study and the use of higher thinking skills.  Students taking these courses will be expected to take the AP

     level courses.

   

Initial Registration

A.  Registration takes place during individual guidance conferences or when a new student enrolls in      

       school.

B.   All students will be given written information about courses and assistance in their selection; a four-

       year plan will be developed with all rising ninth grade students.  Eighth grade students will receive

       assistance in developing a five-year plan.

C.  Teacher recommendations are required for enrollment in academic courses with specific criteria.

      (Examples include English, math, chorus, band). 

D.  Parents may request a student be placed in a different level of a course (a level other than that

      recommended by the teacher) by signing a conflict form.  This may not apply to Advanced Placement

      courses.

Promotion Policy

Grade 9 to 10:                      Must have a total of 4 units

                                                (One unit must be English I and One unit must be Math)

 

Grade 10 to 11:                    Must have a total of 9 units

                                                (Two units of English – English I & II and Two units of Math)

 

Grade 11 to 12:                    Must have a total of 16 units

                                                (Three units of English – English I, II, & III and Two units of Math)

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English	4 Units	At least two having strong grammar and composition components and at least one in English literature, and one in American Literature.
Math	4 Units	Advanced math is strongly recommended.
Lab Science	3 Units	One unit biology, one unit chemistry, and one unit physics.
Other	2 Units	One must be a fourth year math, lab science, or foreign language. The second credit must be in advanced math or computer science, or a combination of these, or one unit of world history, world geography or western civilization.
Foreign Language	1 Unit
U. S. History	1 Unit
Gov’t/Econ	1 Unit
Additional Social Studies	1 Unit
Computer Science	1 Unit
Physical Education/ROTC	1 Unit
Electives	5 Units
Total Units	24 Units

 

PROGRESS REPORTS (INTERIM REPORTS)

Progress reports will be sent home in the middle of each report card period and/or as needed for all students.  These reports must be signed and returned to the teachers within two days.

 

Report Cards

Report Cards are issued at the end of each nine-week period.  Information on the cards is intended to give students and parents a means of evaluating the quality of work the student is doing at school. Report cards must be signed and returned to 1^st period teachers within two days.

 

HONOR CODE

Opportunities for cheating will always be present; therefore, each person must realize that honor and integrity are an individual responsibility.  Students giving or receiving information which appears on a test or exam, or copying or plagiarizing another person’s homework, programs or projects, or research papers are considered cheating.  Students found to be cheating will receive a “zero” and the teacher will contact parents.  If a conference is necessary the teacher will inform the appropriate administrator. 

 

SCHOOL NOTES

Parents and students are encouraged to check out our website for School Notes and Daily Announcements. Our BS9 website can be accessed by going to the District Two webpage at: www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us then clicking on “SCHOOLS” then clicking on the “Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus” heading.  On School Notes each teacher has posted their lesson plans, class work, and homework assignments along with deadlines on special projects.  There is also included a link to the teacher’s email addresses.  School Notes is an excellent place to check out for work that students might have missed during an absence.

 

USA TEST PREP

USA Test Prep is an internet tool that has been developed to help students prepare for End of Course Tests and HSAP testing.  Students are given a login and password and this program can be accessed from home as well as school. For more information please be sure to check with the English, math or science teachers.

 

HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY

A student cannot learn all that is necessary to master a particular subject in the allotted class time.  Assigned work away from the supervision of the teacher helps students develop independent study habits as well as test their understanding of what has been taught.  Therefore, the administration and faculty of Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus encourage homework assignments as part of the course requirements.  These assignments may range from daily assignments to long-term projects, which require even more discipline on the part of the student to budget time and work independently.  Teachers emphasize the importance of these assignments so that they are taken seriously.  A system of spot-checking, grading or testing is used. 

 

PROCEDURE FOR MAKEUP WORK

Arrangements for makeup of schoolwork missed during excused absences shall be worked out with the teacher(s) concerned at the earliest time possible, but the time should not exceed five (5) days after the student returns to school.  Provision for makeup of school work missed during unlawful absences will be at the discretion of the individual teacher.  Teachers are not obligated to accept make-up work for unlawful absence.  Work not made up will be recorded as a zero. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to make up missed assignments.

 

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus has adopted uniform rules to assure that students attend school regularly.  Students are counted present only when they are actually in school, on homebound instruction, or are present at an activity authorized by the principal.

 

RETURNING AFTER AN ABSENCE

1.       Each time you are absent, turn in your note or excuse from home/doctor to the front office the day you return to school.   This is a must for each absence for a full or partial school day.

2.       Notes (parent or medical) must be turned in within five days of returning to school.  If not submitted within five days medical excuses and other excuses may not be accepted. 

3.       The note from home should contain the following information: Student’s full name, date(s) of absence, reason for absence, parent or guardian’s signature and a daytime phone number.

4.       It is the student’s responsibility to get makeup work from teachers.

 

Procedures For Early Dismissal or

emergency dismissals of Students

1.       Only a parent or guardian or their designated representative may sign a student out of school.   Parents may designate other family members to sign a student out.  However, we must have this in writing and on file in the front office.  A form is provided to allow parents to designate other family members to sign a student out of school.

2.       All early dismissals must be completed through the front office.  Students who leave without following proper procedures will be considered cutting class and could be disciplined.

3.       Picture identification is required for anyone signing a student out of school.

4.       Parents or their representatives must come to the front office to sign out the student at the time of the requested early dismissal.

 

Excusing Absences for All Students

1.       The office will accept all notes for excused absences defined as sickness or death in the immediate family or recognized religious holidays up to five school days after the absence.  After five days, a note excusing the absence may not be accepted.

2.       If a note is presented for an early dismissal for a excused reason, then another note excusing the absence is not necessary.  However, students dismissing for medical reasons who see a doctor should turn in a medical note upon their return to school. We will accept court appearance papers for early dismissal. They will be confirmed with a call to the parents.

 

Arriving to School Late (Bus Riders)

Students on late buses should sign in at the Front Office.  They will be given a pass to class, and will have five minutes from the time marked on the pass to report to class or they will be given a tardy.  Since an absence caused by a late bus is a school created problem, students will be marked present and allowed full make up privileges for time missed.

 

Arriving to School Late (Non Bus Riders)

When arriving to school after classes have begun, use the following procedures:

1.       If you are late for any reason report directly to the front office.  You will be sent to class, but you will not be marked present unless cleared by the attendance.

2.       If you do not report directly to the front office and/or miss the entire period without parental permission you will be considered as having “cut” your class.

 

Types of Absences

When a student is absent from class or school the absence falls into one of these four categories:

A.    Excused Absences--These include students who are ill and whose attendance at school would endanger their health or the health of others; students in whose immediate family there is a serious illness or death; students who may be excused from attendance in school for a recognized religious holiday of their faith; or students who may be excused from attendance in school according to local board policies.  Students who are suspended “In-School” shall be counted present.

B.    Unexcused Absences--These include students who are absent from school willfully without knowledge of their parents; students who are absent without acceptable cause with the knowledge of their parents; students who are absent for non-school sponsored trips; and student illnesses without a written note.  Suspensions are unlawful and count as part of the total absences.

C.      Excused Medical Absences--These are absences due to student illnesses for which a written doctor’s excuse is required.  There is no limit to the number of doctor’s excuses that will be accepted.  In the case of a chronic illness documented by a doctor’s note, parental notes will be accepted.  Excuses should be presented within five (5) days or upon the student’s return to school.  Students who are out of school for extended periods due to medical conditions should request homebound instruction.  Forms are available from the guidance department.

D.      Absences for School-Sponsored Activities--With approval from the principal, students may be absent for a portion of the school day or the entire day for school-sponsored activities such as field trips, academic competitions, athletic events, or other extra curricular activities.  These absences are the only absences that will not be counted against the student for exam exemption purposes.

 

Attendance Credit for Classes

A student who misses class more than 10 times may be denied credit for the course even though he/she has a passing grade in the course.

A.      To receive credit in a one-unit course, a student must not miss more than a total of ten (10) unexcused days.

B.      Students with medical absences documented by a doctor’s note may have more than ten absences.  They are expected to make up the work in a timely fashion according to make-up guidelines.  Students who are absent for medical reasons for extended periods of time cannot expect to be passed without meeting course requirements.  They will be given extra time as their condition permits to do the work and must meet course requirements at their teacher’s convenience.

C.      The principal (or his designee) will consider appeals based on extenuating circumstances that will cause the student to be denied credit or promotion.

D.      If you leave class early, you will be counted absent. In order to receive attendance credit for a class period, students must be in the class for more than 30 minutes. This is time in the class and not the time that the student arrived on campus. 

E.       A school representative will notify parents in writing or with a phone call after the student has been absent 5 days from class.

 

Field Trips

v  Field trips can add depth to the classroom experience.  In order to go on field trips, students must have submitted, in advance, a permission form and liability waiver signed by parents or guardians.   Students on overnight field trips must have emergency medical forms completed as well.  These are obtained from the teacher who is coordinating the field trip. 

v  No student will be permitted to go on a field trip until these forms are completed and on file.

v  Teachers will set higher behavioral and academic standards for participants on a field trip.

v  Students participating in a field trip must complete the necessary forms, which require all teacher’s and parent signatures.

 

Homebound Instruction

Homebound instruction is provided for students who, because of illness, accident, pregnancy, or congenital defect cannot, even with the aid of transportation, attend school.

 

To be eligible for homebound instruction, a student must secure certification from a licensed physician indicating the student is unable to attend school even with the aid of transportation.  The process for obtaining homebound instruction includes:

·         Securing an application from the District Office.

·         Obtaining certification by a licensed physician.

·         Submit forms to District Office for approval by the Director of Special Services, Spartanburg School District Two.

 

To be counted in membership in a homebound instructional program, a student must meet all of the criteria:

·         Be officially enrolled at Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus.

·         Complete the homebound instruction application.

·         Secure the signature of a licensed physician.

·         Gain approval for homebound instruction

Receive instruction in the minimum number of class periods per week for homebound students.

Student Records

Change of Name or Address

A.      Students are requested to inform the Front Office or Guidance Office of any change in address, emergency information, or phone numbers.  It is vital that this information be kept current and accurate.

B.      Students should also insure that their proper names are used consistently on all records.

        The name used should be the same as appears on the birth certificate.  This will prevent any confusion in completing diplomas and future requests for information and transcripts.

 

Students Living Out of District Two

It is illegal for students who live outside District Two to attend school in District Two without written authorization from the District Office.  Special permission from Mr. Don Icenhower is required for this.  Students in attendance illegally will be dismissed immediately and may be assessed a fee based on the number of days they were in attendance without authorization.

 

Withdrawing or Transferring

A.  Students who wish to transfer or withdraw from Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus should report to gthe main office to complete proper withdrawal or transfer forms.  Parents will need to accompany the student as well.

B.  Transfers or withdrawals cannot be completed until the student has cleared all obligations and turned in all books and materials.  Records cannot be sent unless this is completed.

C.      Students who are under 17 years of age may not withdraw from school per state law.

 

Release of Student Information

Spartanburg District Two Policy

Schools will treat each student’s education records as confidential and primarily for school use.  The exception to this rule is for directory information, which includes: the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diploma or certificate and awards received. The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student and other similar information.

 

The district will not release directory information to any person or agency for commercial use.  The district expects its employees to use good judgment in releasing directory information so it serves the best interest of the student.

 

Should a parent of a student wish to restrict or prohibit the distribution of any part or all of this information, they must submit notification in writing to the school principal within 15 days of the receipt of this student handbook.  The written notification will become part of the student’s records.

 

Spartanburg County School District Two, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (title I) of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in employment/provision of educational opportunities.

 

Contacts: Section 504 – Nancy Turner   Title IX – Nancy Turner

 

Title IX, Section 504, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Grievance Procedures

Spartanburg County School District Two, recognizes that in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, a procedure is required whereby parents, employees, and students can be assured of a prompt and fair disposition of their grievances.  These complaint procedures will be placed on bulletin boards of schools and will be distributed to parents and students.

 

A grievance is defined herein is a written complain, registered by identifiable individuals, involving an alleged violation of the Federal Laws or regulations governing Title IX, Section 504, and Title II by the local educational agency.  The right to file a complaint shall be afforded to any parent, employee, and/r student and shall begin with a written statement by said parent, employee and /or student alleging a violation of the Federal law or include, as a minimum, the following information:

 

                a. The name and address of the party or parties alleging the violation, and

                b. A description of the alleged violation of the Federal law or regulation by the local educational

                    agency.

 

Persons who desire to register complaints relative to the Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 should direct these inquiries to the District Office, Spartanburg County School District Two, Administration Building, 4606 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, SC  29316, Telephone (864) 578-0128.

 

Persons who desire to register complaints relative to the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act should direct these inquiries to the Superintendent, Spartanburg County School District Two, Administration Building, 4606 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, SC  29316, Telephone (864) 578-0128. Upon receipt of a complaint, Spartanburg County School District Two shall adhere to the following procedures:

 

                1. The superintendent shall investigate the alleged violation within 15 days from the date it is

                    received and shall render a written resolution of the complaint within thirty (30) days.

                2. The superintendent shall provide an opportunity for the complainant or the complainant’s

                    representative, or both, to present evidence, including an opportunity to question the parties

                    involved.

 

Upon receipt of the superintendent’s resolution to the complaint, the party or parties alleging the violation have the right t appeal this decision to the Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days.

 

Título IX, sección 504, y título II del acta: Ciudadanos Americanos con Discapacidades

de 1990 el Sistema de tramite de quejas

El distrito dos de la escuela del condado de Spartanburg reconoce que de acuerdo con el título IX de las enmiendas de la educación de 1972 y de la sección 504 del acto de la rehabilitación de 1972, un procedimiento está requerido para que los padres, los empleados, y los estudiantes puedan ser asegurados de una disposición pronta y justa de sus quejas. Estos procedimientos de queja serán puestos en tablones de anuncios en las escuelas y distribuidos a los padres y a los estudiantes.

 

Un agravio se define como una queja escrita o una queja formal, colocado por los individuos identificados, implicando una violación alegada de las leyes o de las regulaciones federales que gobiernan el título IX, la sección 504, y el título II por la agencia educativa local. El derecho de presentar una queja será otorgada a todos los padres, empleados, y/o estudiante y comenzará con una declaración escrita por el padre, el empleado y/o el estudiante dichos alegando una violación de la ley federal o incluirá, como mínimo, la información siguiente:

 

a.   El nombre y la dirección del partido o de los partidos que alegan la violación, y

b. Una descripción de la violación alegada de la ley o de la regulación federal por la agencia educativa local.

 

Las personas que deseen presentar quejas relativas al título IX de las enmiendas educativas de 1972 deben dirigir estas investigaciones a la oficina del distrito escolar número dos, oficina de administración, calle 4606 Parris Bridge Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Teléfono 578-0128.  

 

Las personas que deseen presentar quejas con relativas a  la sección 504 del acta de Rehabilitación de 1972 o Titulo II del Acta Ciudadanos Americanos con Discapacidades, deberán dirigir estas investigaciones al superintendente, del distrito dos, Oficinas de administración, calle 4606 Parris Bridge Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Teléfono 578-0128.  Al recibir la queja, el distrito escolar número dos de la ciudad de Spartanburg se sujetara a los siguientes procedimientos:

 

1. El superintendente investigará la violación alegada en el plazo de 15 días a partir de la fecha que se recibe y que rendirá una resolución escrita de la queja dentro de treinta (30) días.

2. El superintendente proporcionará una oportunidad para que los demandantes o el representante del demandante o ambos, a presentar la evidencia, incluyendo una oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los partidos implicados.         

                                    

Y una vez recibidas, el superentiéndete, encontrara una resolución a las quejas, los partidos o partido tienen el derecho de alegará sobre la decisión a los de la mesa directiva dentro de treinta (30) días. 

 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Notice

Spartanburg District Two Policy

 

Directory Information

Students participate in a variety of school-related events and activities that are subject to some form of publicity – from honor rolls to media coverage of special events.  In publicizing student accomplishments or school events, due care is taken to ensure that it serves the best interest of students.  A school or district office employee is present whenever a student is photographed or interviewed.  Information about students may appear in newspaper articles, on television, in radio broadcasts, on displays, on the World Wide Web (a part of the Internet), or in district or school promotional pieces (school annuals, brochures, fliers, newsletters, programs for sports or culture events, television shows, videotape, etc.).

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act allows schools to release “directory information”, i.e., student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, photograph, subject of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic team members, dates of attendance, diploma or certificate and awards received, the most recent previous school attended, and other similar information.  In addition, federal laws require schools to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – name, address, and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the school that they do not want their student’s information disclosed.  If for some reason you object to your child’s inclusion/identification in publicized school recognitions/events/activities or wish to opt out of the provision for contact information to the military, you must, within 15 days of this notice, advise the principal in writing (annually) of the specific type of the above-referenced directory information to withhold.

 

EDUCATION RECORDS

Individual student records are not available for public inspection.  However, the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to student’s education records:

 

1.  To inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of receipt of written request access

 

Parents or eligible students should write to the school principal, identifying the record(s) that they wish to inspect.  The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

 

2.  To request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate or misleading (FERPA provisions do not apply to grades and educational decisions made by the school personnel)

 

Parents or eligible students may ask Spartanburg County School District Two to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading.  They should write the school principal, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and of the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.  With this notification, the district will provide additional information regarding the hearing procedures.

 

3.  To consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s record, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent

 

One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.  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 personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person/company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee (such as disciplinary or grievance committee) or assisting a school official in performing his or her tasks.  A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review and education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

 

Upon request and without consent, the district discloses education records to officials of another school district in which a students seeks or intends to enroll.

 

4.  To file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA

 

The contact information for the office that administers FERPA is:

 

Family Policy Compliance Office

US Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-4605

 

STUDENT SERVICES

GUIDANCE

Guidance services are available for every student in the school.  These services include: assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, occupational information, career information, study helps, help with home, school and/or social concerns, or any questions the student may wish to discuss with a counselor.

 

Appointments can be made to see the counselor before or after school.  The student is encouraged to leave a note for the counselor who will schedule an appointment for a later time.  Students are not encouraged to go to the counselor during regular class periods.

 

HEALTH SERVICES

If a student becomes ill or injured, they should notify their teacher.    Teachers will use their discretion, and may write a pass that permits the student to go to the front office/nurse.  If it is necessary for a student to go home, the front office/nurse will contact a parent and clear the dismissal.

 

Medication Procedures

Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus recognizes that there are times when students need to take prescription drugs during the school day.  Reference Board Regulations JGCD-R, the following guidelines will be followed:

1.       If a student must have prescription or controlled substance medication (any drug prescribed by a doctor on a written prescription) daily either on a short-term or long-term basis, then the parent must follow procedures in the district regulations.

a. The school will not administer prescription medicines without authorization on the proper form.

b. The form will need to be renewed each year.

c.  A separate form is needed for each prescription.

d. Only prescriptions from licensed physicians will be accepted and the principal has the discretion to reject requests for administration of medicine.

e.  Medications must be brought to the school in a current, individual, pharmacy-labeled container. 

f.  Medications will be kept in a locked container.

g.  Injections will not be administered to staff or students except in life-threatening situations.

h. Changes in dosage will require notification from the student's doctor.  Fax info to 578-2620.

i.   Students may keep inhalers/epi-pens in their possession if stated on doctor's orders.  Students with these items need to let the principal and/or their assistant principal know that they have these items in their possession.

j.   The same regulations apply to students on field trips. 

k. If a student distributes drugs (controlled or prescription) to another student, even though this procedure has been followed, they will be subject to the same drug penalties listed in Level III of the Disciplinary Code.

 

2.       The following procedures should be followed for over-the-counter drugs:

Students should have no more than the minimum dosage required for that day on their person.

 

If a student distributes these drugs to another student, then they are in violation of the District Two Drug Policy and Level III of the Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus Disciplinary Code.

 

Media Center

A.      The media center is equipped to help students prepare for classes, research, and for recreational reading.  All students are strongly encouraged to make use of its facilities.

B.      Students are expected to help maintain the quiet atmosphere of the media center, which is conducive to reading, research, and individual study.

C.      The media center is open before school starting at 7:25 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m.  Books and materials may be checked out and used during these times. A student must obtain a pass from a teacher to be allowed in the library before or after school.

D.      Books may be checked out of the media center for a two-week period and may be renewed as needed, unless there is a waiting list for the book.  During the time when specific books are needed by many students for class assignments, the books will be circulated for a limited time period as designated by the subject teacher so that everyone has an opportunity to use the materials.

E.       Fines will be charged for overdue books when school is in session.  Students who are absent on the day that a book is due should return the book on the day they return and notify the library of the absence so the charge will not be made.

F.       If a book is lost, the price of the book will be charged to the student.  If the book is found after the student has paid the charge, the student will be given a refund minus the fine that has accumulated from the time that the book was due until it was purchased.

 

STUDENT MESSAGES

Students should make all necessary plans for transportation, early dismissals, etc. before coming to school in the morning.

 

Classes will not be interrupted for student messages unless it is an emergency that has been explained to a school official.  [The school will take messages of an emergency nature from parents only.]  An effort will be made to contact the student, but we are not responsible if a message is not delivered or communicated.

 

Telephone Use

STUDENT PHONE IN FRONT OFFICE

Students must have a note from a teacher in order to use the phone in the main office during the school day.  The student phone is limited to two (2) minutes before it disconnects.

 

STUDENT CELL PHONES

Cell phones are illegal inside the school building from the time the student enters the building in the morning until they exit the building after school. Cell phones are not allowed outside during PE class, band, etc. or during lunch.  They are not to be seen or heard.  Any phone that goes off, beeps, or makes any kind of sound will be taken up.  Phones that are seen out in the open; phones that are being used, or sending or receiving text messages will be taken up by the teacher or school personnel.  Phones will be turned over to the principal.

                1^st Offense – phone confiscated; returned to the parents

                2^nd Offense –phone confiscated; returned to the parents and 1day ISS for student

                3^rd Offense – phone confiscated; returned to the parents and 1 day OSS for student

                For each subsequent violation, an additional day of OSS will be assigned

 

CAFETERIA AND LUNCH PROCEDURES

Students using the cafeteria will observe the following regulations:

All food must be eaten in the cafeteria.

Glass-bottled drinks are not allowed in the cafeteria.

Please note that excessive disturbance or abuse of the cafeteria area by any individuals will result in their forfeiting their usage of that facility.

 

Food AND Drinks

1.       Food and drink may not be consumed in the halls.  Food and drinks are to be consumed in the cafeteria area. 

2.       The vending machines will be available before school, during lunch, and after school.

3.       Students will be permitted to bring lunch prepared at home provided that they place it in their lockers immediately after arriving on campus.  At the class change before their lunch period, they are permitted to retrieve the items.

4.       Deliveries of food and drink for students will not be permitted.

5.       Glass bottles are not permitted at Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus because of the hazard that they create.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Students are responsible for having pencils, paper, notebooks, and textbooks in class with them every day.  Teachers will also tell you of other materials that are required for their classes.  Mark all notebooks, school supplies, gym equipment and jackets/clothing with your name.

 

Care of School Property

We hope that you share our pride in Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus and will at times help keep all parts of the buildings, equipment, and grounds in their best appearance.  Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, and furniture provided by the school.  Students who deface property or furniture will be required to pay for the damage that is done or replace the item.  Disciplinary action will be taken for willful acts of damage or destruction to property.

 

Lockers and locks

A.      Students may go to lockers 3 times daily:  Before 1^st Period, after 3rd Period, and after school.               

B.      At the beginning of each year, students will be assigned a locker and a lock. Any damage to the locker will be charged to the student.  If locks are lost, $6.00 will be charged to the student.

C.      Students may not place their own locks on the lockers.  Any locks not issued by the school will be removed.

D.      The administration reserves the right to search a student’s locker.  Students cannot expect their lockers to be free from inspection when the administration considers a search necessary to maintain the safety or the integrity of the school.

E.       Under no circumstances should students leave valuables in their lockers.  The school is not responsible for items that are lost, misplaced, or stolen from lockers.

F.       Students should not store books or materials anywhere except in locked lockers.  All students remain personally responsible for books and materials.

G.      Only the person assigned to the locker should use the locker.

H.      Failure to keep a locker clean, locked, or used by only the person authorized to do so could result in the loss of locker privileges.

I.        Lockers cannot be used as an excuse for being tardy to class.

Books and Materials

A.      Students are accountable for their books and materials.  Since textbooks are owned by the state, students who lose or damage them are expected to pay.

B.      All subject teachers will make a book check each nine weeks.  Lost books should be promptly replaced.  Deficiency notices for lost or damaged books will be issued.

C.      Students should not tamper with barcodes on state-owned textbooks.  Students will be charged $5 for tampering with or removing barcode labels from textbooks.

 

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)

Public affection is in poor taste.  Students should refrain from kissing, embracing, and similar behavior on school property.  Chronic violations will result in disciplinary action.

 

SCHOOL DELIVERIES

Students are not allowed to receive flowers, balloons, etc. at school.  This is a District Two Policy.

 

UNAUTHORIZED AREAS

v  No one is to be on the 100 hallway or the 200 hallway before 7:55 a.m. without a pass.

v  Students must either be in the cafeteria or the gym before 7:55 a.m.

v  Students should never be behind brick building classrooms or band room.

v  No one is to be on the football field or bleachers except when approved by physical education teachers.

v  No one should be in the front of the school building before school, during break, or lunch.

v  Students must remain inside the designated areas when outside during lunch period.

v  After school bus riders must remain in the cafeteria until their bus number is called.  Only car riders are allowed out front of the school in the afternoons.

 

Halls

1.       Students are to be in the halls only during class changes.  During class, students must have a pass from a teacher stating the reason for being in the halls.

2.       Students should expect to be challenged by any faculty member when found in the halls during class and will cooperate in providing information as to their business.

3.       Students found in the halls during lunch without a pass are subject to disciplinary action. (See Level I, Number 2)

4.       Students should walk to the right side of the hall at a normal speed.  Running is not permitted.

 

Non-Students on School Ground

1.       ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE MAIN OFFICE.  For legitimate business, they will be issued a visitors pass.  The pass will give the time and location of their business.  Visitors are not to deviate from the information on the pass.

2.       To insure an uninterrupted instructional program, visits by students from other schools or other out-of-school students are not allowed except with the permission of the principal.  Boiling Springs 9^th Grade students may not bring guests to school.  Only Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus students will be permitted in class unless the principal grants exceptions.

3.       Receiving visitors who sit in parked cars or come on the school campus during lunch or any other time of the school day is not permitted.

4.       Parents are welcome to visit.  An appointment to confer with a teacher during an unscheduled period may be made by telephoning the guidance office.

5.       Students who are absent, suspended, or expelled are not to be on school grounds without prior approval of the principal.  Such a violation is trespassing.

6.       Persons found on school grounds illegally are subject to arrest under provisions of Article 16-551 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

7.       The principal is empowered to take appropriate actions against non-students who invade the buildings, grounds, or other school property, including state-owned school buses.  Such action will include the right to call police authorities and swear out warrants.

8.       Persons found in violation of the law given above will, provided they are respectful and cooperative, be issued a trespass notice barring them from the campus at all times.  If the person found on campus in violation of the law becomes obnoxious or threatening, the police will be called and they will be arrested and charged.  Persons issued a trespass notice may not attend any school functions or sponsored events during the time period that the notice is in effect.

9.       Anyone who has legally been permitted on the campus who becomes obnoxious, loud, disruptive, and/or threatening will be subject to arrest as well.  Such behaviors will not be tolerated.

Valuables on Campus/Lost and Found

A.   Students are warned not to bring valuable items to school and store them in their lockers, gym lockers, or keep them on their person.  Students should bring only the amount of money to school that is necessary for that particular day.  The school cannot and will not be held responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen items or valuables.  This includes cell phones, MP3 players and portable game devices.

B.   Students should not leave any valuables, books, or materials unattended anytime.

C.   Items that are found on campus should be brought to the Assistant Principal’s Office or the Front Office.  Students should report missing items to the Assistant Principal.  Items not claimed will be donated to charity, after announcements have been made for the students to claim their items.

 

 Tardy Policy

Students are given 5 minutes between each class, and they should be prompt in reporting to class. Students are expected to be in the room when the bell rings.  Students who go to class without an excuse will be required to stand in the back of the room during that period.  If for some reason a student needs to be late for a class he/she should go by the class and get permission from the teacher.

 

Dress Code

The orderly conduct of the education process requires that the clothing and grooming of students not be distracting, disruptive, or provocative.  Experience in this district has shown that the following appearances have resulted in distraction of other pupils, disruption of the classroom atmosphere and decorum, boisterous conduct, and the undermining of authority, not only by the effect upon students so presenting themselves, but also by causing harassment and reactions from other students.  Therefore, the following shall not be allowed:

 

          Unusual hair styles/colors

          Extensive and unusual use of cosmetics

          Low neck and/or open back dresses, blouses, or shirts

          Bare midriffs and backs

          Tank tops, halter tops, sheer see-through garments, spaghetti straps

          Straps for tops, dresses, blouses, etc., must be at least 2 inches wide

          Hats, dew rags, sweat bands, skullies, or any head covering of any kind

          Pajamas, bedroom shoes

          Short-shorts (Shorts must have a 4 inch inseam. If in doubt, the student will be asked to measure his/her own shorts)

             Dresses (skirts) must be no more than 4 inches above the knee

             When leggings are worn, the garment underneath must meet dress code.  For example, if

             leggings are worn with a dress the dress must still meet dress code (no more than 4 inches

             above the knee). 

          Studded bracelets, long wallet/pocket chains that could be used as weapons                 

          Items that promote or advertise drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products

          Items that promote or advertise the use of violence or weapons

          Disruptive buttons, insignias, symbols, pictures, or bandannas (This includes gang related items as well)

          Any style of clothing tending towards immodesty by exposure or excessive emphasis of bodily features

          No excessive facial piercing – piercing(s) must be small and unnoticeable.  Any facial piercing must be approved by the principal

         

For consistency and clarification, appropriate attire for BSHS-9 students include:

 

          Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.

          Shirts with sleeves for male students                                                                                        

          Sleeveless shirts for females must be at least 2 inches wide across the shoulder             

          Proper foundations must be worn, but no portion of any undergarment may be visible

          Pants must be around the waist. No sagging pants are allowed.

          Shirts cannot be longer than the straddle of the pants and must be tucked in.                

         

Students whose clothing or grooming is in violation of this policy will be sent to ISS or their parents will be asked to bring a change of clothes to the student.  Time missed from classes due to dress code violations will be considered an unexcused absences.  Repeated violations will be handled in accordance with Level II, Number 36 of the discipline code.

 

Student Discipline

A school community, in meeting its educational responsibilities, must establish guidelines and procedures for appropriate student behavior.   Students are expected to respect the rights of others persons, whether they be faculty members or fellow students.  The correctness of one’s conduct is determined in the final analysis by whether or not that conduct interferes with the rights and privileges of others.  Each student is under the direct control of all staff members.  Standard procedures for disciplinary infractions will be enforced fairly, promptly, and equitably to every student.

 

Our PRIMARY objective is student achievement.

One of the first priorities of Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus is to maintain a safe and orderly environment for all of its students so that student achievement can be maximized.   Safety Is Paramount!  The development of self-discipline is an important part of a student’s education.  By accepting and fulfilling appropriate responsibilities, students will acquire the self-discipline that is necessary to function effectively in society.

A.      The school will provide an environment which encourages each student to:

1.  Be accountable for his/her own actions and realize that with privileges there are responsibilities.

2.  Acquire the values and attitudes necessary for responsible citizenship.

3.  Develop a positive attitude toward learning and the school environment.

4.  Know and abide by the District Two Policies and Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus Student

     Discipline Code.

5.  Develop an appreciation for the rights of others.

B.   Given an environment which encourages the student to acquire self-discipline, each student has the responsibility to:

1.       Comply with the rules of the school.

2.       Pursue the prescribed course of study to the best of his/her ability.

3.       Respect and respond to the authority of the school staff.

4.       Attend school regularly and punctually.

5.       Be courteous to fellow students and teachers.

6.       Respect the rights of others.

7.       Respect the property of the school and others.

8.       Attend school in the best possible state of health and cleanliness.

9.       Dress in a manner that provides for personal safety and does not disrupt others.

 

Levels of Offenses

The disciplinary code of Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus is divided into three levels as defined in state law. The provisions of this code apply not only to within school activities, but also to student conduct at any school sponsored or sanctioned event and on school buses, activity buses, or vehicles rented or leased to support school activities.  The three levels of offenses are as follows:

A.   Level I -    Disorderly conduct is defined as those activities engaged in by student(s) which tend to impede orderly classroom procedures or instructional activities, orderly operation of the school, or the frequency or seriousness of which disturbs the classroom or school.

 

B.   Level II -  Disruptive conduct is defined as those activities engaged in by student(s) which are directed against persons or property, and the consequences of which tend to endanger the health of oneself or others in the school.  Some instances of disruptive conduct may overlap certain criminal offenses justifying both administrative sanctions and court proceedings.  Disorderly conduct (Level I) may be reclassified as disruptive conduct  (Level II) if it occurs three or more times.

 

  C.   Level III - Criminal conduct is defined as those activities engaged in by student(s) which result in violence to oneself or another person or property or which pose a direct and serious threat to the safety of oneself or others in the school. These actions usually require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from the school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities, and/or action by the local school board.

 

Students can be punished for multiple offenses under this regulation.  For example, a student cuts the last three periods and has lunch at a local restaurant.  That student will be punished for cutting classes and leaving campus without permission.

 

The level of the consequence depends upon the severity of the breach of conduct.  The administration reserves the right to increase the consequence.  For example, a very serious first offense may receive punishment at the level of a third offense.  The administrator has the right, based on his/her professional judgment and the circumstances of the offense, to make decisions on the level of the consequence.

 

 

 

Consequences for Code Violations

Consequences in the discipline code are as follows:

·         After School Detention Hall (DH)

     Teacher After-School Detention Hall - Hours: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Principal After-School Detention Hall – Hours: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

·In-school suspensions (ISS)

·Out-of-school suspensions (OSS)

·Alternative School

·Recommendation for expulsion (RE)

·Recommendation for permanent expulsion (RPE)

If a school administrator assigns a student to ISS, he/she will be taken out of the regular classroom and scheduled for a detention classroom for the number of days of his/her punishment.  A student who does not cooperate with the ISS supervisor will be given OSS.

 

When a school administrator assigns a student to OSS, the student will be denied the privilege of attending school for the number of days of his/her punishment. This will apply to students attending any school sponsored activities whether during school or after school hours.

 

Level  I - Disorderly Conduct
No	Breach of Conduct	Consequence(s)
		First Offense	Second Offense	Third Offense
136	Littering (throwing or leaving paper, debris, cans, food, etc., on school grounds, picnic tables, café tables	Verbal Warning	1 day ISS	2 days ISS
200	Being in an unauthorized or restricted area or out of class without a pass	Verbal Warning/DH	1 day ISS	2 days ISS
160	Cutting one class	1 day ISS	2 days ISS	1 day OSS
150	Cutting more than one class	2 days ISS	1 day OSS	2 days OSS
310	Leaving campus without permission	1 day OSS	3 days OSS	5 days OSS
421	Lying to a member of school staff	1 day ISS	1 day OSS	3 days OSS
411	Use of a forged pass, note, or school document	1 day ISS	1 day OSS	2 days OSS
142	Possession of obscene literature, pictures, videos, devices, etc. Also includes Internet material	1 day ISS; material confiscated	1 day OSS; material confiscated	5 days OSS; material confiscated
142	Distribution of obscene literature, pictures, videos, devices, etc.	1 day OSS; material confiscated	3 days OSS; material confiscated	5 days OSS; material confiscated
273	Lack of cooperation  with school staff	1 day ISS/DH	2 days ISS	1 day OSS
427	Disrespect to school staff	1 day ISS	1 day OSS	2 days OSS
081	Minor disruptions	1 day ISS/DH	1 day ISS	2 days ISS
145	Arguing among students	2 days ISS	1 day OSS	2 days OSS
080 083	Disruptive behavior	1 day OSS	3 days OSS	5 days OSS
210 290	Abusive, improper language or gestures between or among students	1 day ISS	1 day ISS	1 day OSS
078	Failure to stay for teacher detention	1 day ISS/DH	2 days ISS	1 day OSS
082	Disruption during assembly	Depending on the severity of the disruption, consequences can range from removal from the assembly and/or denial of assembly privileges for the remainder of the school year and/or up to 5 days OSS.
180	Classroom tardies	Handled according to tardy policy/DH
135	Hats, toys, cards, games, etc., at school	Items will be taken and returned to parents after parental conference
330	Use of Cell Phones during regular school hours	Item confiscated; returned to parents	Item confiscated; returned to parents & 1 day ISS	Item confiscated; returned to parents & 1 day OSS
240	Distribution of materials or conducting sales of fundraising activities without permission from the principal	First offense will be a parental conference. Items will be taken and returned to the parent or guardian. Subsequent offenses will be handled under Level II code
391	Possession of electronic devices (MP3 players, IPods, etc.) on school property during school hours.	Item confiscated; parent conference returned to parent	Item confiscated; returned at end of school year	Item confiscated permanently; possible ISS/OSS
280	Indecent dress; violation of dress code	Students will be denied admission to class until violation is corrected. Subsequent offenses will be handled under Level II, # 272 code

 

DH=After School Detention Hall, ISS = In-School Suspension, OSS = Out-of-School Suspension

 

Level II - Disruptive Conduct
No	Breach of Conduct	Consequence(s)
		First Offense	Second Offense	Third Offense
230 231 232 233	Use or possession of tobacco products at any function or activity including athletic events. (Handled according to District Two Tobacco Policy)	3 days OSS	5 days OSS; probation Referral to Board of Trustees	10 days OSS; and/or recommended expulsion; parent conference
106	Petty Theft (up to $10.00)	1 day OSS and restitution	2 days OSS and restitution	5 days OSS and restitution
107	Minor Theft ($10.00 to $100.00)	3 days OSS and restitution	5 to 10 days OSS; restitution; and/or recommended expulsion
108	Petty vandalism (up to $10.00)	1 day OSS and restitution	2 days OSS and restitution	3 days OSS and restitution
109	Minor vandalism ($10.00 to $100.00)	3 days OSS and restitution	5 to 10 days OSS; restitution; and/or recommended expulsion
106	Receiving and/or possession of stolen goods (less than $10.00)	1 day OSS and restitution	2 days OSS and restitution	3 days OSS and restitution
107	Receiving and/or possession of stolen goods ($10.00 to $100.00)	3 days OSS	5 to 10 days OSS; restitution; and/or recommended expulsion
115	Fighting	3 days OSS	5 days OSS	10 days OSS and/or recommended expulsion
124	Threats and/or intimidation of other students	2 days OSS	3 days OSS	10 days OSS and recommended expulsion; notification of authorities
271	Failure to report to office upon request of school staff or officials	1 day OSS	3 days OSS	5 to 10 days OSS; recommended expulsion
140	Verbal sexual harassment or inappropriate touching	1 day OSS; parent conference required	3 days OSS; parent conference required	5 to 10 days OSS; recommended expulsion
065	Trespassing; on campus and/or participating in school activity while under suspension; on campus illegally	Punishment can range from 1 day of OSS to notification of authorities and warrants signed
291	Abusive behavior; improper language or gestures to school staff; officials	Sent home immediately; punishment may range from 3 to 10 days OSS and/or recommended expulsion; notification of authorities; warrants signed
272	Insubordination and/or refusal to obey school personnel, (or agents such as aides or chaperones), at school or away	Sent home immediately; punishment may range from 3 to 10 days OSS and/or recommended expulsion; notification of authorities; warrants signed
231	Simple possession of drugs, pills, etc	Sent home immediately; punishment may range from 3 to 10 days OSS and/or recommended expulsion; notification of authorities; warrants signed
166	Illegally walking out of a classroom or school building	Sent home immediately; punishment may range from 3 to 10 days of OSS and/or recommended expulsion; notification of authorities; warrants signed
065 066	Illegally occupying or blocking school property with intent to deprive others of its use	5 to 10 days OSS and/or recommended expulsion; notification of authorities; warrants signed
066	Unlawful assembly	5 to 10 days OSS and/or recommended expulsion; notification of authorities; warrants signed
221	Misuse of technology resources; computers and the Internet (See also number 8)	Revocation of access privileges and/or other disciplinary action under school codes/DH.  Criminal or civil offense may result in legal action (see Board Policy IFBGA-R for more detail.)

OSS = Out-of-School Suspension

 

Level  III - Criminal Conduct
No	Breach of Conduct	Consequence(s) All Offenses
116	Major fighting (endangers the safety of others and/or refusal to stop fighting and/or having to be physically restrained to stop)	OSS up to 10 days and/or recommended expulsion; permanent expulsion; notification of authorities; warrant signed
510	Assault, Aggravated
520	Assault, Simple
600	Extortion
260	Bomb threat
780	Possession or transfer of dangerous weapon
780	Use or display of a weapon in a threatening manner
610 690	Sexual offense; physical sexual harassment
141	Indecent exposure
570 580	Furnishing, selling, possession, use, or under the influence of any controlled substance, prescription, (drugs, narcotics, alcohol, or counterfeit) or unauthorized substance (handled according to the District Two Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy)
425 650	Threatening, abusing, harassing or intimidating a faculty/staff member
332	Calling 911
350	Pulling fire alarms
760	Major vandalism (more than $100.00)
670	Major theft (more than $100.00)
395	Possessing or igniting fireworks or explosive devices (smoke bombs, stink bombs, firecrackers, etc.)
068	Breaking and entering
500	Arson

                                    OSS = Out-of-School Suspension

 

Special Circumstances

A student may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for committing any crime, gross immorality, gross misbehavior, persistent disobedience, or for violating the written rules and regulations established by Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus and/or the Spartanburg District Two Board of Trustees.  A student may also be suspended or recommended for expulsion when his/her presence is detrimental to the best interest of the school.  Any student, who has been expelled, except for permanent expulsions, shall have the right to petition for readmission for the succeeding school year.  Expulsion shall not preclude enrollment and attendance at any adult or night school.  Students who have been expelled must also have permission to attend summer school.

 

SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

Sexual harassment of students includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, which does the following: (1) is made a condition so that submission to such conduct is either expressly or impliedly a condition of the student's participation in an educational program or activity; (2) has an educational consequence, so that submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for an educational decision affecting a student; or (3) is an offensive educational interference, so that such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. 

 

Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) verbal harassment including epithets, sexually offensive comments or slurs; (2) physical harassment or physical interference with movement or work; or (3) visual harassment such as sexually offensive cartoons, drawings or posters.  Sexual harassment is prohibited against members of the opposite sex as well as against members of the same sex. 

 

Types of Behavior Which Constitute Inappropriate Conduct of a Sexual Nature with Students

Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature by an employee toward a student includes inappropriate sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.  Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature may include any behavior by an employee towards a student, which would reasonably cause the student to feel uncomfortable or would reasonably give the appearance of impropriety or unprofessional conduct, regardless of whether the behavior is overtly sexual and regardless of whether such behavior would constitute a crime.

 

Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature is prohibited against students of the opposite sex as well as against students of the same sex.  Additionally, students are prohibited from directing inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature toward employees, whether of the opposite or same sex.

 

 

 

Behavior Prohibited of All Employees and Students 

No employee or student of this District will create a sexually hostile, offensive, or charged educational environment for any student by engaging in any sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with a student.  No employee or student of this District will assist any individual in doing any act that constitutes sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature against any student. 

 

Any student who believes that he/she has been the object of, or witness to, sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature is encouraged to file a complaint with the principal or designated contact persons at his/her school. A parent may also file a complaint on behalf of his/her child.  However, under no circumstances will a student or employee be required to first report such allegations to the principal or designated contact persons if that person is the individual who is accused of the harassment or inappropriate conduct.  In such cases, the student or employee should file the complaint with the District's Title IX Coordinator.  All allegations will be investigated in an appropriate manner.

 

All employees and students will cooperate with and maintain the confidentiality of any investigation of alleged acts of sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct conducted by the District or by an appropriate governmental agency.  No employee or student of this District will take any action to discourage any student from reporting alleged sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature. 

 

The District's Sexual Harassment Policy can be accessed in its entirety at www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us.

 

Criminal Offense/Police Involvement

Students at Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus need to be aware that criminal activities committed on school grounds and/or at school functions, must, by state law, be reported to the authorities and will result in police intervention.  Just because a student is in the school building or on school grounds, he/she is not exempted from legal action or being arrested by the police.

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy 

Spartanburg County School District Two

The board of Trustees adopts the stipulations of the Drug Act passed by the SC Legislature.  This act states that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance or prescription drug (depressant, stimulant, counterfeit, or illegal drug) unless obtained from or pursuant to a valid prescription or ordered by a practitioner.  Students who violate this act are subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and prosecution by law enforcement officers.  In addition, students are to be notified that any person over eighteen years of age who distributes a controlled substance to any person under eighteen years of age shall be imprisoned with no suspension and no probation as provided for by the Drug Act.

 

Students are not allowed to knowingly possess, use, transmit, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate or marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind:

A.      On the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours.

B.      On the school grounds at any other time when school is being used or by any school group.

C.      Off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event.

 

Students properly using a drug authorized especially for them by a medical prescription from a registered physician are not considered violators of this policy.

 

Violation Consequences

A.  *Possession, use, and/or Under the Influence:

                1.  If possible, the drugs are confiscated.

                2.  Parents or guardians are notified and asked to come to the school.

                3.  The violation and the accompanying evidence are reported to the police.

                4.  The first offense may result in permanent expulsion.

B.  **Selling, Transmitting (Pushing)

1.       If possible, the drugs are confiscated.

2.  Parents or guardians are notified and asked to come to the school.

                3.  The violation and the accompanying evidence are reported to the police.

                4.  The student may be permanently expelled from school.

Students guilty of a combination of offenses (possession, use, under the influence, transmission) are to be disciplined in accordance with the penalty prescribed for the most serious of the multiple offenses.

 

Note:  State law extends and carries severe penalties for possession, attempted distribution, distribution, sale, or use of any controlled substance or paraphernalia within one-half mile of any school property.

 

*Possession is construed to mean on the person him/herself, in his/her locker, books, desk, or any other student property which at the time is or was on school property.

**A distinction is to be made between the casual distribution or transfer of drugs and the so-called “pusher”.  A student guilty of the casual sharing of drugs is considered being in “possession”.

 

Smoking Policy

Spartanburg County School District Two

It is the policy of Spartanburg County School District Two that students shall not be permitted to use or possess tobacco products while on school grounds, in the school buildings, on buses, or during any other time that the student is under the direct administrative jurisdiction of the school whether on or off the school grounds.  The following actions will be taken for violations of the district policy prohibiting the use or possession of tobacco.

A.      First Offense - Three days suspension from school.

B.      Second Offense - Five days suspension from school.

C.      Third Offense - Ten days suspension from school and recommended for expulsion.

Students are warned that this policy applies to all school sponsored activities including field trips and athletic events such as football games - regardless of time of day and location. 

 

Search and Seizure

Under the provisions of a law passed by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, and based on an U.S. Supreme Court decision, searches will be conducted according to the following guidelines:

A.      Any person entering the Boiling Springs 9^th Grade Campus property shall be deemed to have consented to a reasonable search of his person and effects.

B.      School officials may conduct reasonable searches on school property of lockers, desks, vehicles, and personal belongings such as purses, wallets, and satchels with or without probable cause.

C.      School principals or their designees may conduct reasonable searches of the person and property of visitors on school premises.

D.      No strip searches will be conducted.

E.       Lockers are school property and are loaned to students as a convenience.  Therefore, the administration reserves the right to search a student’s locker.  This includes hall, gym, and athletic lockers.  Students cannot expect their lockers to be free from inspection when the administration considers a search necessary to maintain the safety or the integrity of the school.

F.       The school and the administration reserve the right to seize any prohibited item defined in this handbook.  Items that are not illegal but banned from the campus shall be turned over to the parents or returned to the student at the end of the school year.  Items that are illegal (weapons, drugs, etc.) will be turned over to law enforcement authorities.

 

Canine Searches

District Two Schools has contracted with an outside agency to assist with periodic, unannounced searches of the school, school grounds, and all personal property on school grounds.  The outside agency uses highly trained dogs to search for a variety of contraband to include, but not limited to, drugs.

 

Be aware that vehicles and other personal property are subject to search as by state law.  If any contraband is found, law enforcement officials will be contacted. Parents will be contacted, and an arrest is likely.  Contraband may include but is not limited to the following: Any type of illegal drug or controlled substance; any kind of weapon.  Please note that many times the searches will result in discipline offenses for tobacco violations, beepers, cellular phones, etc.

 

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO DISCOURAGE AND HOPEFULLY PREVENT ILLEGAL AND PROHIBITED MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THIS CAMPUS SO THAT A SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT IS POSSIBLE.  ALL PROPERTY AND PEOPLE ON THIS CAMPUS (NOT JUST STUDENTS) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Bus Discipline Policy

Spartanburg County District Two

The Board of Trustees of Spartanburg County District Two, the Superintendent and the District Administrators are concerned about the health and safety of all students in the district.  Therefore, we are certainly concerned about student passengers and driver safety where buses are concerned.  Although riding a bus is a privilege afforded our students, the Board and the District Administration feel that this privilege should not be abused.  Necessary action will be taken promptly at all times.  When there is evidence of misconduct by either the passengers or drivers on our buses, immediate action will be taken to correct the situation and/or remove the passenger(s) or driver(s) from the bus(s).

 

Neither the Board of Trustees, Superintendent, nor the District Two administrators will tolerate any behavior that might lead to accident or injury on our buses.  The privilege of riding a bus will, when necessary, be denied as the safety of the District Two students is of utmost importance.

 

The state law provides that the school bus driver shall be responsible for the conduct of passengers while riding the bus under his/her control, and that the driver shall report to the school authorities, to which the students are transported, any offenses committed by the student on the bus.

 

Should there be misconduct reported that is not addressed in the levels presented here, the individual principals will use their discretion in dealing with the matters.  The Directors of Transportation are always available for conferences and/or consultation where misconduct referrals are concerned.

When an incident occurs involving students from two or more schools, the administrators in charge of buses at each school shall consult with each other as to the disposition of the problem.

 

When a student is suspended from riding a bus, he/she cannot ride another bus during suspension.  Should a student ride another bus while under suspension from his/her regular bus, he/she will be subjected to further disciplinary action by his/her school authorities and a parental conference will be required.

 

Beginning with the 1986-87 school year, the bus referrals for students in grades 6 through 12 will be cumulative.  Any student who has been referred in any previous year beginning in grade 6 and has reached the point where he/she has been removed from the bus for the remainder of the school year can be removed from the bus for the remainder of any new school year if he/she is referred due to any misconduct on the buses of School District Two.  All records (bus referrals) of those students who have been removed from the bus for a school year will be forwarded to the high school principal from the middle or junior high schools so that appropriate decisions can be made regarding student misconduct.  Care should be taken to see that the Directors of Transportation will also monitor those students who have been chronic problems on the district buses.

 

 

Level I
Minimum Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Enforcement Procedures
No.	Breach of Conduct	Consequence(s)
		First Offense	Second Offense		Third Offense
340 341 342 345 348	Disorderly Conduct	Probation and/or warning given by school administrator. Probation shall remain in effect for the school year in progress. Parental contact made concerning the misconduct.	Bus riding privilege may be denied for up to 10 school days. Parental contact made concerning the misconduct.		Bus riding privilege may be denied for the remainder of the school year in progress. Parental contact made concerning the misconduct.
	Misconduct at the bus stop (depending upon severity)
	Disembarking from the bus at an authorized stop without permission
	Entering or leaving the bus by way of the emergency door
	Possessing bottled or canned drinks on the bus
	Littering on the bus
	Standing while the bus is moving or violating other safety procedures
	Riding the wrong bus
	Continually making loud noises, yelling, etc.
	Pushing, tripping, general horseplay
	Rude behavior directed at passengers
Level II
Minimum Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Enforcement Procedures
No	Breach of Conduct	Consequence(s)
		First Offense		Second Offense
340 341 342 345	Disruptive Conduct	Bus riding privileges may be denied up to 10 school days. Parental contact made concerning the misconduct.		Bus privileges may be denied for the remainder of the school year in progress. Parental contact made concerning the misconduct. Level II behaviors may also require OSS, ISS, referral to supporting agencies, and/or restitution of property as stipulated in the Boiling Springs High School – 9th Grade Campus Discipline Code.
	Misconduct at the bus stop (depending upon the severity)
230	Smoking on the bus
340 341 342 345 348	Throwing objects out/on the bus
	Refusing to sit in an assigned seat
210	Use of profanity or any abusive language among or between students
345 348	Having hands, arms, heads, etc., out of the bus windows and/or doors
340 348 055 056	Any rude, discourteous behavior directed at other passengers (threats, stealing, etc.)
340 345 115 116	Fighting on the bus
Level III
Minimum Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Enforcement Procedures
No	Breach of Conduct	Consequence(s)
		Any Offense
700	Criminal Conduct	Bus riding privileges denied for the remainder of the school year in progress.  Level III behavior may also require OSS, recommended expulsion, restitution of property and damage referral to supporting agencies, and/or enforcement of the District Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy as stipulated in the Boiling Springs High School Discipline Code.
340 345	Misconduct at the bus stop (depending upon severity)
130 395 780	Carrying weapons, explosives, fireworks, etc., on the bus
272 340	Persistent, uncontrollable conduct
580 680	Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or any controlled or unauthorized substance on the bus
340 345 119	Any pushing or tripping that leads to injury
108 109 760	Vandalism; destruction of seats or interior and/or exterior part of the bus
520 600 610 650	Criminal behavior directed at passengers (sexual offense, extortion, assault, theft, arson)

 

 

 

Bus schedule information

Occasionally, bus delays may occur due to driver illness, mechanical problems, etc.  To aid parents in obtaining information concerning interruptions in bus schedules, the district has implemented a voice mail telephone service.  The bus information number is 461-9888; a message will apprise you of any delays.  If you have further questions or need additional information, please call the Transportation Office at 599-9564.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fire and Other Emergency Drills

Safety is Paramount

Fire drills and other evacuation and emergency drills will be conducted throughout the year both on a notice and a no-notice basis.  Teachers will review plans with every class.  To prevent a possible tragedy, we must all cooperate to ensure that everyone knows his/her proper route out of the building in case of an emergency.  Students should always stay with their class and follow the instructions of faculty and staff members. Under no circumstances should teachers and students attempt to take personal possessions with them in an emergency.  Note:  Anyone found tampering with a fire alarm will be subject to severe penalties consistent with the discipline code and state law.

 

Returned Checks

A fee of $30.00 will be charged for each check that is returned to us from the bank.

 

Deficiency Notices

When a student owes a debt or obligation, a deficiency notice will be issued.  The student’s report card will be withheld until this problem has been cleared.  The student will not be allowed to enroll for school the following year until the debt is cleared.  If student is transferring out of district records will be held until debt is cleared.

 

Press Release

All press releases are to come directly from the principal’s office.

 

Sales/Fund Raising

Only school-related fund raising may be conducted on campus.  All sales and fund raising activities must be approved in advance by the principal.

 

BELL SCHEDULE

7:55 – First Bell – begin moving to 1^st period

8:05 – 9:05 – 1^st period

9:05 – 9:10 – Class change

9:10 – 9:15 – Announcements

9:15 – 10:15 – 2^nd period

10:15 – 10:20 – Class change

10:20 – 11:20 – 3^rd period

11:20 – 11:25 – Class change/locker

 

       First Lunch                                                            Second Lunch

11:20 – 11:50 – Lunch                                     

11:50 – 11:55 – Class change                          11:25 – 11:40 – SSR

11:55 – 12:10 – SSR                                          11:40 – 12:40 – 4^th period

12:10 – 1:10 – 4^th period                                   12:40 – 1:10 – Lunch

 

1:10 – 1:15 – Class change

1:15 – 2:15 – 5^th period

2:15 – 2:20 – Class change

2:20 – 3:20 – 6^th period