Stevens High School

Stevens High School

Teacher Handbook

2015/2016

VISION STATEMENT

Stevens High School, through positive connections to community and business resources, will be without educational boundaries. In an inclusive atmosphere of mutual respect, the school community will join in a commitment to a technologically progressive and socially responsible curriculum with high academic and personal standards.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Stevens High School is to join with the community to provide quality educational opportunities in a safe environment that will challenge students to take charge and realize their potential.

The Material in this notebook has been prepared to provide information that will help teachers throughout the year. You are expected to become familiar with the material and ask questions about information that you do not understand or that is not included in the written material.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCIDENTS,ILLNESS & INJURIES 10

ACTIVITIES 10

ASSEMBLY SUPERVISION 11

ATTENDANCE 11

CALENDAR ITEMS 12

CHAIN OF COMMAND 3

CHILD ABUSE District CodeL JHG 12

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 12

CLASSROOM POLICIES 12

COMPUTER LAB PROTOCOL 13

COMMUNICATION 12

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 13

CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES POLICY 13

CURRICULUM GUIDELINES 6

DAILY BULLETINS 13

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS 5

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS INFO 5

DEPARTMENT CURRICULUM 6

DESIGNATED CONTACT PEOPLE 10

DISCIPLINE 14

DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT 14

DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS------15

DISTRICT POLICY BOOK------19

EVENING STUDENTTEACHER USE OF THE BUILDING 15

FIELD TRIPS 15

FIRE CODE INFORMATION 15

FIRE DRILLS 16

GRADING PROCEDURES 16

GUEST SPEAKERS 17

HALL DUTY 17

HOMEWORK POLICY—District Code: IKB-P 17

HOURS OF DUTY 18

KEYS/ELECTRONIC KEYCARDS 18

LEAVE REQUEST 18

MAKEUP WORK 18

MISSION 1

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 10

PEEP------19

POLICY BOOK 19&24

PROFESSIONALISM 4

PURCHASING CARD 19

PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST 19

PURCHASE ORDERS 19

PURCHASING MATERIALS 19

RETAINING A STUDENT AFTER SCHOOL 20

SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS------20

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE------6

STUDENT AIDE GUIDELINES 20

STUDENT DISCIPLINE FORM 14

STUDENT ERRANDS 21

STUDENT INTERVIEW POLICY 21

SUBSTITUTE 21

SUSPENSIONS 21

TARDY PROCEDURE 22

TEACHER ABSENCES 22

TEACHERS ETHICS 7

TEXTBOOK DISTRIBUTION 22

TOBACCO USE------23

TORNADO 23

VIDEOS 13

VISION 1

VISITORS------17

WAREHOUSE ORDER REQUEST 20

WAREHOUSE ORDERS 20

RAPID CITY STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL

4215 Raider Road

Rapid City, SD 57702

JOHN JULIUS

PRINCIPAL

SHANE HEILMAN

A-G

JOCELYN HAFNER

O-Z

TYLER RACHETTO

H-N

JARED VASQUEZ

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

CHAIN OF COMMAND FOR STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL

John Julius

Jocelyn Hafner

Shane Heilman

Tyler Rachetto

Jared Vasquez

In the absence of all administrations, staff members will be asked to fulfill the role.

STEVENS HIGH GUIDANCE

Paula Wilson Counselor A-G

Melissa Good Counselor H-N

Kim Elder Counselor O-Z

Katie Baskerville Counselor D, K, W - Z

Luke Wenker Lifeways Counselor

Kathryn Sosa TAG Coordinator

Elizabeth Mousel Cultural Resource Specialist

PROFESSIONALISM

Professionals:

1. Care about the students and their needs.

2. Understand and teach the curriculum.

3. Communicate and involve parents.

4. Treat others with respect at all times even when they disagree.

5. Complete reports and records with promptness and accuracy.

6. Are willing to serve on committees and in leadership roles.

7. Attend faculty meetings and workshops with a positive attitude.

8. Are team players and work towards the good of the entire organization.

9. Follow rules and guidelines. They are role models for students.

10. Are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS 2015-2016

Department Chairperson(s)

Art Shellie Byers

Business Deb Reynolds

Computer Britney Lewis

World Language Shannon Zimiga

Guidance Kim Elder

Language Arts Stacey Schultz/Doug Sahli

Math Tom Keck

Performing Arts D Downs, A Deckert, B Evans

Physical Education Jonel Geske

Science Kerry Beyer

Social Studies Scott Tubbs

Special Education Michelle Chuplis

Vocational Deb Reynolds

Library Shari O’Keefe

Department Chair Information:

1. Department chairpersons assist teachers in solving teaching problems, developing teaching resource materials, securing teaching supplies, and upgrading the quality of instruction among buildings and grade level. Department chairpersons shall not be considered to be supervisors and shall not participate in the evaluation of teachers.

2. Department chairpersons monitor the budget for their respective department. If you are requesting supplies/materials that will be charged to your department, please make sure that the department chairperson has approved your request.

3. Please help the department chairperson in maintaining an accurate inventory of books and supplies by keeping an inventory of these items found in your classroom. Keep bookroom organized.

4. Each teacher should have a copy of the current pacing guide(s) or previous curriculum guide if pacing guide has not been completed. If you are not able to locate a pacing guide or curriculum guide, contact the department chairperson.

DEPARTMENT CURRICULUM CODES

Please put your department’s print shop # on all printing, warehouse orders, and PO’s:

10-042-1131-4193-______(your four digit curriculum code – see below)

Guidance use 10-042-2122-4193-0098

SPED use LD 22-042-1221-4193-0098 OR MH 22-042-1222-4193-0098

Art 0002 Math 0011 Social Studies 0015 FACS 0180

Business 0003 Choir 0012 World Lang 0006 Band 0023

Computer 0016 Audio Visual 0037 Yearbook 0010 Orch 0024

Drama 0019 Photography 0017 Agri Science 0106

Lang Arts 0005 Phys Ed 0008 Marketing 0120

Learn Ctr 0032 Reading 0004 Business Tech 0130

Library 0038 Science 0013 Tech Ed 0150

PACING/CURRICULUM GUIDELINES

All pacing/curriculum guidelines can be found at RCAS.org Administration – Student Instruction & Staff Development – Curriculum Resources. Pacing guides can be found on your team sites.

SOUTH DAKOTA PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

PRACTICES AND STANDARDS COMMISSION

The Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission (PTPSC) is composed of seven members, six teachers and one parent, appointed by the Governor. SDCL 13-43-17 through 13-43-30 outline the commission’s authority, procedures and responsibilities. The Code of Ethics and its companion complaint procedure are contained in the commissioner’s administrative rules ARSD Chapter 24:08.

Specific information may be obtained from:

THE SOUTH DAKOTA PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS OR ADMINSTRATORS

PRACTICES AND STANDARDS COMMISSION

Department of Education

700 Governors Drive, Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2291

Telephone: (605) 773-3134 FAX: (605) 773-6139

www.doe.sd.gov

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR TEACHERS

Professional Code of Ethics for Teachers

SOUTH DAKOTA PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

PRACTICES AND STANDARDS COMMISSION

24:08:03:01. OBLIGATIONS TO STUDENTS. In fulfilling their obligations to the students, educators shall act as follows:

(1) Not, without just cause, restrain students from independent action in their pursuit of learning;

(2) Not, without just cause, deny to the students access to varying points of view in the classroom;

(3) Present subject matter for which they bear responsibility without deliberate suppression or distortion;

(4) Make a reasonable effort to maintain discipline and order in the classroom and the school system to protect the students from conditions harmful to learning, physical and emotional well-being, health, and safety.

(5) Conduct professional business in such a way that they do not expose the students to unnecessary intimidation, embarrassment or disparagement;

(6) Accord just and equitable treatment to every student, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, handicapping condition, national origin, or ethnic background;

(7) Maintain professional relationships with students without exploitation of a student for personal gain or advantage;

(8) Keep in confidence information that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law;

(9) Maintain professional relationships with students in a manner which is free of vindictiveness, recrimination, and harassment.

(10) Not engage in or be a party to any sexual activity with students including sexual intercourse, sexual contact, sexual photography, or illicit sexual communication.

24:08:03:01 OBLIGATIONS TO STUDENTS

24:08:03:02, OBLIGATIONS TO THE PUBLIC. In fulfilling their obligations to the public, educators shall act as follows:

(1) Take precautions to distinguish between their personal views and those

of the local school district or governing body;

(2) Not knowingly distort or misrepresent the facts concerning educational matters in direct and indirect public expressions;

(3) Not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities;

(4) Not exploit the local school district or governing body for public or personal gain;

(5) Not exploit the local school district or governing body to promote political candidates or partisan political activities.

(6) Neither accept nor offer any gratuities, gifts, services, or things of value that impair professional judgment, offer special advantage, or provide personal benefit;

(7) Engage in no act that results in a conviction;

(8) Exemplify high moral standards by not engaging in or becoming a party to such activities as fraud, embezzlement, theft, deceit, moral turpitude, gross immorality, sexual contact with students, illegal drugs, or use of misleading or false statements: and

(9) Not misuse or abuse school equipment or property.

24:08:03:02 OBLIGATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

24:08:03:03, OBLIGATIONS TO THE PROFESSION. In fulfilling their obligations to the profession, educators shall act as follows:

(1) Accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities;

(2) Maintain confidentiality of professional information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves professional purposes;

(3) Discuss professional matters concerning colleagues in a professional manner;

(4) Accept a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications;

(5) Adhere to the terms of a contract or appointment unless the contract has been altered without the consent of the affected parties, except as provided by law, legally terminated, or legally voided;

(6) Use sound professional judgment in delegating professional responsibilities to others;

(7) Not interfere with the free participation of colleagues in the affairs of their associations;

(8) Not use coercive or threatening means in order to influence professional decisions of colleagues;

(9) Not knowingly misrepresent their professional qualifications;

(10) Not knowingly distort evaluation of colleagues;

(I1) Not criticize a colleague before students, except as unavoidably related to an administrative or judicial proceeding.

(12) Cooperate with authorities and the commissions regarding violations of the codes of ethics of the South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission

(13) Perform duties in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and laws.

24:08:03:03 OBLIGATIONS TO THE PROFESSION

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Rapid City Area School District No. 51-4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, student marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and/or physical challenge, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Rapid City Area Schools District 51-4, as a government contractor, has pledged to take Affirmative Action to employ and advance employees.

Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI, Title VII, or Section 504 may be referred to the Human Resource Office at 300 Sixth Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 (394-4014); or to the Office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037; Kansas City MO 64114-3302, Telephone 816-268-0550, Fax:816-823-1404; TDD: 877-521-2172, Email: .

DESIGNATED CONTACT PEOPLE (DCP)

STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL

2015-2016

John Julius Jared Vasquez Katie Baskerville

Jocelyn Hafner Kevin Climis Kim Elder

Shane Heilman Mike Ghents Melissa Good

Tyler Rachetto Paula Wilson

ACCIDENT, ILLNESS & INJURIES

Call 911 if necessary. Notify the office immediately of all injuries. An injured student should be taken to the attendance office so proper first aid measures can be taken. If the injury is so serious that the student should not be moved, the office should be called immediately and proper precautions should be taken pending arrival of personnel. Use the intercom button on the wall or phone the office. Extensions 627 or 616. Call the office 394-4051.

Accident reports, no matter how minor, need to be reported and an accident report always needs to be filled out. They could prove to be of extreme value in case of later insurance claims or lawsuits. Obtain the Accident Report form in the attendance office. It is the teacher’s responsibility to see that these are completed properly and turned in immediately.

If you have a student who becomes ill while in your class, you may dismiss them to go to the attendance office. Notify the attendance office that the student is coming down. If the illness is such that the student shouldn’t be going to the office unaccompanied, please keep the student in the classroom and call the office or security. Do not allow students to call from your room to be excused. Students must be checked out of school through the attendance office. Attendance Office extensions 600 & 601.

ACTIVITIES

1. A regular time and place is to be set up with the activities office for all meetings and practices. Special meetings may be called, but if these conflict with scheduled meetings or practices of other organizations, the student’s obligation is to be at the scheduled meeting. A faculty member is to be present at all meetings and practices. All regular and special meetings and practices are to be held in the school building unless specific permission is granted by the activities director.

2. All events, which require the use of special rooms or the use of the building at any time during the evening or weekend, must be approved before they can be scheduled. Permission to use the room is granted through the activities office.

3. All activity transportation arrangements are made through the activities office.

4. All arrangements for ticket sales will be made through the activities office.

5. The school encourages our groups to perform for community activities. Teachers should encourage several students to have the opportunity to perform rather than limiting the performances to small select groups.

6. All performances during the school day must be cleared through the office.

7. Activity excuses: Students are not to be taken from regular classroom work for an activity unless the absence has been cleared through the principal's office. When students are to leave for an activity, they are not to be excused until it is absolutely necessary for them to leave.

8. It is the sponsoring teacher's responsibility to see that students taken out of school to participate in an activity are excused for the correct periods with the attendance office. All students must be excused BEFORE the event.