Hazelton Moffit Braddock
Public School District #6
HMB HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2014 - 2015
The HMB Family commits to a high standard of respect, co-operation, and creativity in order to empower today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.
School Board / Mr. Scott Baumiller / --- / PresidentMr. Paul Keeney / --- / Vice President
Mr. Mike Small / --- / Director
Mrs. Cindy Schmidt / --- / Director
Mrs. Bridgette Gullickson / --- / Director
Administration / Mr. Tracy Hanzal / --- / Superintendent
Mr. Tracy Hanzal / --- / High School Principal
Mrs. Sandra Baumgartner / --- / Elementary Principal
Mrs. Cara Schumacher / --- / Business Manager
H.S. Teachers / Mrs. Susan Erickson / --- / English
Mrs. Meg Vander Laan / --- / Science
Mrs. Elise Larson / --- / Social Sciences, English
Mrs. Cleone Mulske / --- / Business, PE
Mrs. Jennifer Bailey / --- / Art, Spanish 8
Mr. Dustin Sailer / --- / Math
Elementary Teachers / Mrs. Brenda Weigel / --- / Preschool & Kindergarten
Mrs. Sandra Baumgartner / --- / 2nd Grade
Mrs. Deb Jahner / --- / 3rd & 4th Grades
Mr. Austin Szafranski / --- / 5th & 6th Grades
Mrs. Melissa Tveito / --- / 1st Grade
K-12 Teachers / Mrs. Fonda Wolbaum / --- / Title I
Mrs. Heather Nieuwsma / --- / LD
Mr. Mikel Paulson / --- / Music
Mrs. Dianne Kalberer / --- / Counselor
Mrs. Becky Small / --- / Counselor
Specialists / Mrs. Dawn Henriksen / --- / Speech
Non-Certified Staff / Mrs. Debbie Schmitcke / --- / H.S. Secretary
Mrs. Cara Schumacher / --- / Elementary Secretary
Mrs. Lisa Moch / --- / Elementary Paraprofessional
Mrs. Janelle Schlosser / --- / Special Education SLP-P
Mrs. Georgene Seibel / --- / Special Education Paraprofessional
Mrs. Deb Humann / --- / Special Education Paraprofessional
Mrs. Tracy Reich / --- / Special Education Paraprofessional
Mrs. Marylin Paulson / --- / Paraprofessional
Mrs. Patty Flegel / --- / Custodian
Mr. Greg Bender / --- / Custodian, Bus Driver
Mrs. Joyce Strom / --- / Head Cook
Mrs. Jaci Grube / --- / Assistant Cook
Mrs. Kelley Grenz / --- / Assistant Cook
Bus Drivers / Mr. Greg Bender / --- / Bus Driver
Mr. Alvin Vetter / --- / Bus Driver
Mr. Andy Schmidt / --- / BusDriver
Mrs. Pat Shea / --- / Bus Driver
Mr. Tom Shea / --- / Bus Driver
Class Advisors / Mrs. Jennifer Bailey / --- / Prom
Mrs. Susan Erickson / --- / Sophomore, Speech
Mrs. Heather Nieuwsma / --- / Freshman
Mr. Austin Szafranski / --- / Student Council
Mr. Mikel Paulson / --- / Drama
Mr. Dustin Sailer / --- / Junior Class
Mrs. Cleone Mulske / --- / Annual
Mrs. Elise Larson / --- / Newspaper, Senior
Mr. Tracy Hanzal / --- / Athletic Director
Mrs. Debbie Schmitcke / --- / Close-Up
Coach / Mr. Dustin Sailer / --- / Track, BB
Section 1: School Information / 5
1 / - / 01 / Introduction / 5
1 / - / 02 / Philosophy / 5
1 / - / 03 / School Name / 6
1 / - / 04 / School Loyalty / 6
1 / - / 05 / School Spirit / 6
1 / - / 06 / School Song / 6
1 / - / 07 / Pledge of Allegiance / 6
1 / - / 08 / Star Spangled Banner / 7
1 / - / 09 / Flag Etiquette and the National Anthem / 7
2 / - / Section 2: Academics / 8
2 / - / 01 / Accreditation / 8
2 / - / 02 / Enrollment: Entrance Requirements / 8
2 / - / 03 / Withdrawal: Procedures to Follow / 8
2 / - / 04 / Student Classification / 8
2 / - / 05 / Graduation Requirements / 8
2 / - / 06 / Class Load / 9
2 / - / 07 / ND Scholarships / 9
2 / - / 08 / Honor Roll / 9
2 / - / 09 / Honor Student / 9
2 / - / 10 / Grading & Report Cards / 10
2 / - / 11 / Correspondence & On-Line Courses / 10
2 / - / 12 / Homework / 10
2 / - / 13 / Guidance / 10
2 / - / 14 / Library/Media Center / 11
Section 3: Attendance / 12
3 / - / 01 / Attendance and Absences / 12
3 / - / 02 / Types of Absences Excused / 12
3 / - / 03 / Tardiness / 13
3 / - / 04 / Truancy / 13
3 / - / 05 / Make-Up Slips / 13
3 / - / 06 / Make-Up Work / 13
3 / - / 07 / Test Exemption / 14
Section 4: The School Day / 15
4 / - / 01 / School Starting Time and Dismissal / 15
4 / - / 02 / Classroom Regulations / 15
4 / - / 03 / Student-Teacher Relationship / 15
4 / - / 04 / Student Automobiles / 15
4 / - / 05 / Visitors / 15
4 / - / 06 / Teachers' Lounge/Workroom / 15
4 / - / 07 / Telephone / 15
4 / - / 08 / School Bus Riders / 16
4 / - / 09 / Out of Town Bus Trips / 16
4 / - / 10 / Emergency Drills / 17
4 / - / 11 / Accidents and Emergencies / 17
4 / - / 12 / Storm Days / 17
4 / - / 13 / Study Hall Regulations / 17
4 / - / 14 / Bulletins / 17
4 / - / 15 / Textbooks / 18
4 / - / 16 / Monies Earned by School Groups, Classes, etc. / 18
4 / - / 17 / Building Care and Use / 18
4 / - / 18 / Facility Use Policy / 18
4 / - / 19 / Facility Use: Concessions Sales by Non-Student Groups / 18
4 / - / 20 / Hot Lunch Program / 18
4 / - / 21 / Hall and Restroom Area / 18
4 / - / 22 / Leaving School Grounds / 18
4 / - / 23 / School District Wellness Policy / 18
4 / - / 24 / Administering Medications / 19
4 / - / 25 / Fees / 27
Section 5: Extracurricular Activities / 28
5 / - / 01 / Clubs and Organizations / 28
5 / - / 02 / Awards / 28
5 / - / 03 / Church Night / 28
5 / - / 04 / Activity Bus Transportation for Sports Co-ops / 28
5 / - / 05 / Student Council / 28
5 / - / 06 / Publications / 29
5 / - / 07 / Parties & Social Events / 29
5 / - / 08 / Prom / 29
5 / - / 09 / Dance / 29
5 / - / 10 / Athletic Policy and Eligibility Rules / 29
5 / - / 11 / Concussion Management Program / 30
5 / - / 12 / Extracurricular Activities Infractions/Suspensions / 31
Section 6: Student Behavior / 33
6 / - / 01 / Student Behavior / 33
6 / - / 02 / Proper Attire & Appearance / 33
6 / - / 03 / Lockers / 34
6 / - / 04 / Search and Seizure / 34
6 / - / 05 / Disruptive Classroom Behaviors / 35
6 / - / 06 / Suspension and Expulsion / 36
6 / - / 07 / Weapons / 37
6 / - / 08 / Use of Drugs, Tobacco, or Alcohol / 38
6 / - / 09 / Smoking / 40
6 / - / 10 / Controlled Substances Behavior Checklist / 42
6 / - / 11 / Profane or Vulgar Language / 42
6 / - / 12 / Detention ALSO 6.11.1 SATURDAY DETENTION / 42
6 / - / 13 / Violent and Aggressive Behavior / 43
6 / - / 14 / Bullying / 43
6 / - / 15 / Hazing / 47
6 / - / 16 / Student Use of Electronic Devices / 48
Section 7: General Guidelines / 49
7 / - / 01 / Policy Manual / 49
7 / - / 02 / Notification Regarding Teacher Qualifications / 49
7 / - / 03 / Confidentiality / 49
7 / - / 04 / Discrimination / 49
7 / - / 05 / Significant Infectious Disease / 50
7 / - / 06 / Child Neglect and Abuse / 50
7 / - / 07 / Public Complaints / 50
7 / - / 08 / Final Authority: Unwritten Rules / 51
7 / - / 09 / Section 504 / 51
Section 8: Appendix / 52
8 / - / 01 / Parents' Right to Student Records / 52
8 / - / 02 / Asbestos Notification Letter / 53
8 / - / 03 / Sexual Harassment Policy / 54
8 / - / 04 / Sexual Harassment Report Form / 56
8 / - / 05 / Network Agreement Policy / 57
8 / - / 06 / Student Application for Network Account / 59
8 / - / 07 / ITV Student Discipline Contract / 60
8 / - / 08 / Medication Administration Form / 61
8 / - / 09 / Asthma Action Plan / 62
8 / - / 10 / Anaphylaxis Action Plan / 63
8 / - / 11 / Student Handbook Sign-off and Comment Sheet / 64
Section 1: SCHOOL INFORMATION
1-01INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock High School! The staff and administration hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year! This handbook is prepared to acquaint you with the various operational procedures existing at HMB High School that have been compiled from past and present Board Action from State Law and from administrative regulations for the operation of a school system. It is to serve as a useful and informative reference and hopefully answer any questions you may have during the school year. The rules and regulations in this handbook are essential to meeting the objectives of education and promote a positive, successful, educational learning environment for all students. These rules and regulations are subject to change when they no longer meet the needs and objectives for our students. Additionally, the rules that are unwritten will be items of common sense, most of which will be developed from previous years of attendance at HMB High School. The number of rules will depend on your ability to conduct yourself in a manner becoming your school, community, state, and country. Please note, this is a working handbook and can be updated throughout the school year.
Please take time to read through this handbook. You should go over it with your parents/guardians and save it for future reference. It is our wish that the 2014-2015 school year will be both pleasant and profitable for you.
1-02PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Public School #6 is to develop intelligent and responsible citizens, consistent with the principles and spirit of American democracy, who have gained an understanding of good citizenship and the fundamental relationship between the home, the church, and the society in which they live.
The mission of HMB Public School is: The HMB Family commits to a high standard of respect, co-operation, and creativity in order to empower today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.
This shall be accomplished by giving all educable children in the district good educational opportunities through a well-rounded curriculum, a healthful learning environment, and an educational climate created by qualified teachers, which encourages the respect for individual differences and human dignity.
It is the intent of the School Board in establishing policies that they be guidelines for administrative action of the education program for the school system. Being aware, that the changing nature of our culture has a direct influence on the nature of education, the following goals and objectives have been developed by the school board and administration as being of extreme importance in the development of a well-rounded education for each child enrolled in the Hazelton-Moffit-BraddockSchool District #6.
It is the responsibility of the school district to educate all students regardless of ability, color, race, or creed. The Hazelton-Moffit-BraddockSchool District #6 firmly believes in teaching the basic skills, cultural appreciation, citizenship, human relations, and self-realization. These as well as economic understanding, awareness of physical environment, mental, and physical health, and creativity are an integral part of the education process. To promote this philosophy, the following objectives have been set forth in order to prepare students academically and vocationally.
A.To enable students to discover interests and abilities through the many exploratory courses offered.
B.To prepare students adequately for college and technical schools, those who will enter schools of higher learning.
C.To provide a foundation for the employment of those who will not continue formal education after high school.
D.To provide a means of self-expression through extra-curricular activities, which may lead to an appreciation of music and art and also develop leisure time activity for adulthood.
E.To train students in the habit of independent thinking so they may be able to form opinions without prejudice.
F.To retain students of low academic ability in school without sacrificing accepted standards with the ultimate aim of retaining all students until high school is completed.
G.To teach conservation of human resources by developing a school program which protects health; by teaching the principles of physical and mental hygiene; by teaching safety through units on safety in appropriate subject matter fields.
H.To develop useful citizens with a desire to contribute to society and with an appreciation of our way of life.
I.To encourage and foster adult education.
1-03SCHOOL NAME
The name of the school district is the Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock School District #6. The elementary schoolshall be referred to as the Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Elementary School and the high school shall be referred to as the Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock High School. The words Moffit and Braddock (Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock) shall be included in all insignias, emblems and correspondence when in reference to our schools.
1-04SCHOOL LOYALTY
If HMBHigh School is to constantly move forward, then its students, teachers, and employees must be loyal to the school and devoted to making it the best school it can be. Sometimes that means taking an unpopular stand on a controversial issue, or doing something that you think is right, even though others don’t agree with you. If everyone who is a part of HMB has the courage to do what they think is right, and accepts responsibility when they make mistakes, then this will be as fine a school as it can be.
1-05SCHOOL SPIRIT
School spirit is made up of several things. It involves treating others – fellow students, teachers, visitors, athletic teams and officials – with courtesy and respect. It means representing HMB and competing against other schools in a manner that shows good sportsmanship. And it means having pride in your school, in those who represent your school, and in the quality of education you receive here. It is not unusual to have alumni come back and talk about how much they enjoyed going to school here, how much they miss taking part in school activities, and how much they appreciate the education they received here.
Having school spirit is not an outdated concept that no longer applies to students, teachers, parents, and the community in this day and age. Commitment and loyalty to your school is as important as ever, but it takes the effort of everyone to create the kind of atmosphere that shows others we are proud to be from HMB.
1-06SCHOOL SONG
There's a place in my heart that's taken
by the high school I dearly love.
And the joys that we share together
resound the hills to the skies above.
When the gold of the prairie sunset
casts a tint o'er the rich black earth.
In the midst of this precious setting
priceless treasure this school of mine.
1-07PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
1-08STAR SPANGLED BANNER
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming.
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
1-09FLAG ETIQUETTE AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
During the playing of the National Anthem when the flag is displayed, all present, except those in uniform, should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headgear with their hand and hold it at their left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner as they would if the flag were displayed. The position of attention should be maintained until the last note of the National Anthem has been played.
When an Honor Guard is used to present the colors, all present should maintain a position of attention from the beginning of the presentation of the colors, through the playing of the National Anthem, and until the colors have left the area.
Section 2: ACADEMICS
2-01ACCREDITATION
Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock High School is an accredited high school and in compliance with guidelines set forth by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and the North Dakota Century Code.
2-02ENROLLMENT: ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
New students enrolling in Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock High School as freshmen must present evidence of elementary work completed to the principal. Advanced students transferring from another school should see that their former school transcripts are sent as soon as possible. Transfer students may enroll, but their registration will not be completed until their credits have been recorded in the office.
2-03WITHDRAWAL: PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW
Should it become necessary to withdraw from school, you must first report to the principal. The principal will give you a form with directions on how to complete the form. No student will officially be withdrawn from school until the proper procedure has been completed.
2-04STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
High School students will be classified according to the number of units they have earned. Classification will be determined at the beginning of fall quarter as follows:
0 to 4 units-9th Grade
5 to 9 units-10th Grade
10 to 14 units-11th Grade
15 plus units-12th Grade
Students in the seventh and eighth grades must maintain at least a 75% overall average. Decision to retain shall be made by a team of the child's teachers and the building principal,with input from the parent or guardian. For early graduation, a plan needs to be approved by the principal.
2-05GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts (English I, II, III, IV) / 4 creditsSocial Studies (U.S. History, POD required) / 3 credits
Mathematics / 3credits
Science (Physical Science, Biology required) / 3credits
Physical Education / 1 credits
Foreign language, Native American language, fine arts, or career tech / 3credits
Electives / 5credits
Total / 22credits
Students failing a class or classes must make arrangements to enroll in additional classes if they intend to graduate in four years. Required classes failed must be repeated the following year.
If after completing at least two years of high school a student has failed to pass at least one-half unit from three subsections…or has a grade point average at or below the twenty-fifth percentile of other students in the district who are enrolled in the same grade, the student may request that the student’s career advisor, guidance counselor, or principal meet with the student and the student’s parent to determine if the student should be permitted to pursue an optional high school curriculum. If a student’s parent consents in writing to the student pursuing the optional high school curriculum, the student is eligible to receive a high school diploma upon completing the following requirements:
Language Arts (English I, II, III, IV) / 4 creditsSocial Studies (U.S. History, World History,
Government, Multicultural Studies, ND Studies) / 3 credits
Mathematics / 2 credits
Science / 2 credits
Physical Education / 1 credit
Foreign language, Native American language, fine arts, or career tech / 2credits
Electives / 7credits
Total / 21credits
2-06CLASS LOAD
Students shall enroll in six periods of classes, and should have no more than one study hall (unless approved by the principal). Exceptions may be made by the building principal for work experiences and family need. Juniors andSeniors may request to be allowed to leave study hall for work with the permission of their parents, but they must be passing all subjects. Such requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
2-07NORTH DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIPS
Students may qualify for two scholarships established by the 2009 State Legislation. Qualifying students will be awarded $750/semester for each semester during which the student is enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher education in this state and maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.75. This scholarship is capped at $6000/student. Resident students may earn a ND career and technical education scholarship provided they complete all the requirements for a high school diploma and the following requirements:
1)a) Complete one credit of algebra II b) complete two credits of a coordinated plan of study recommended by the department of career and technical education c) completes three additional credits, two of which must be in the area of career and technical education
2)Obtain a grade of at least “C” in each credit or one-half credit required for the diploma
3)Obtain a cumulative grade point of at least 3.0
4)Receive a) A composite score of at least twenty-four on an ACT; or b) A score of at least five on each of three Work Keys assessments recommended by the department of career and technical education
Resident students may earn a ND Academic Scholarship provided the student completes all the requirements for a high school diploma and:
1)a) Completes one credit of algebra II b) completes one additional credit of mathematics for which algebra II is a prerequisite c) Completes: (1) Two credits of the same foreign or native American language; (2) One credit of fine arts or career and technical education; and (3) One credit of a foreign or native American language, fine arts, or career and technical education;