BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

330 Boise St.

Montpelier, ID 83254

Phone: 847-0294
Fax: 847-0144

STUDENT HANDBOOK
2009/2010
Mission Statement
To enable and encourage students to acquire the
skills, knowledge and self confidence to become
productive, well-adjusted, and contributing members
of an increasingly complex society.

School Song
We=re on our way today
We love our blue and white;
And come what may,
We=ll always fight, fight, fight.

To victory you=ll see

Our courage never die,
So let=s make our colors fly
and give our all to BEAR LAKE HIGH

Property of:_____________________________
Address: _____________________________
Phone#: _____________________________
In case of emergency, please notify:
Name__________________________
Phone #____________________ 

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 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2009/2010
Monday & Wednesday - A Days
Tuesday & Thursday - B Days

2009 JULY NOVEMBER MARCH

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F
1 2 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4
6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11
13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25
27 28 29 30 30 29 30 31

AUGUST DECEMBER APRIL

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F
3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1
10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15
24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22
31 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29

SEPTEMBER 2010 - JANUARY MAY

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F
1 2 3 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28
28 29 30 25 26 27 28 31

OCTOBER FEBRUARY JUNE

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F
1 1 2 3
5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10
12 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17
19 20 21 22 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24
26 27 28 29 22 23 24 25 29 30

1st Day of School - Tuesday, Sept 1st

Last Day of School - Friday, May 28th 1st Semester Ends -Jan 14 - 70 days
2nd Semester Ends - May 28 -74 days

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Holidays High School - November 4th
Labor Day - Monday, September 7th
Thanksgiving Break -
November 25th & 26th
Christmas Break
December 22nd Shortened Day
December 23 - January 3rd 144 Secondary Instructional Days
President=s Day February 15th
Spring Break - April 1-5

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 BELL SCHEDULE

1A/1B - 8:00 -
9:40
Nutrition - 9:40
2A/2B - 9:50 - 11:30
Announcements/Channel One 11:30 - 11:40
Advisory - 11:40 -
12:05
Lunch - 12:05 -
12:35
3A/3B - 12:40 -
2:20
4/A/4B - 2:25 -
4:05

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE

1A/1B - 8:00 - 9:40

Nutrition Pick Up 9:40
2A/2B - 9:50 - 11:30

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Lunch - 11:30 - 12:00
3A/3B - 12:05 - 1:45
4A/4B - 1:50 - 3:00
Assembly - 3:05

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Academics
Academic Calendar........................................................2
Bell Schedule...........................................................3
College VisitsYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.....7
CoursesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..7
Early GraduationYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
9EligibilityYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY9
Grade ScaleYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..9
Graduation RequirementsYYYYYYYYYYY..10
Homework..................................................................11
National Honor SocietyYYYYYYYYYYYYY11
Release TimeYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY12
School-to-Work ProgramYYYYYYYYYYYY13
Study SkillsYYYYYYYYYYYY.YYYYY..13
Teacher Aide & Office Aide Guidelines....................14
Withdrawal from a ClassYYYYYYYYYYYY14
Withdrawal from SchoolYYYYYYYYYYY.....14

Attendance
Attendance PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY15

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 Bogus Note PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY17
In-School ActivitiesYYYYYYYYY.YYYYY.17
Perfect AttendanceYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..18
Student Check-In ProcedureYYYYYY.YYYY.18
Student Check-Out ProcedureYYYYYYYYYY18
Tardy PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY18
Truancy.......................................................................18

Code of Conduct
AffectionYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.19
Alcohol, Tobacco, and DrugsYYYYY.YYYY...19
AssembliesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.20
Automobiles and ParkingYYYYYYYYYYYY.20
Bus RulesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY21
ClassroomYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...21
Class InterruptionsYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...21
CheatingYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.22
Collection of FeesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.22
Dance PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.22
Electronic DevicesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY23
Financial PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.23
Food and Drink...........................................................23
Fund RaisingYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..23
GamblingYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY24
Gym AreaYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..24
LibraryYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.24
LockersYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...24
School PropertyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.24
SpeechYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY25
StealingYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY....25
Student ValuablesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...25
Substitute TeachersYYYYYYYYYYYYYY26
TelephonesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.26
TextbooksYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY26 Visitor
PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY26

Discipline Policy and Procedure

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 Discipline PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY27
Drug PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY29
ExclusionYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..30
Safe School EnvironmentYYYYYYYYYYYY..30
A. ArsonYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...30
B. Assault of a Staff MemberYYYYYY..30
C. Assault on a StudentYYYYYYYY...30
D. Controlled SubstanceYYYYYYYY..30
E. Possession of a WeaponYYY.YYY..30
F. RobberyYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.30
Suspension and ExpulsionYYYYYYYYYYY..31
A. Assault/Hazing. Harassment....................31
B. Extortion ..................................................31
C. Fighting....................................................31
D. Graffiti and/or Vandalism ........................31
E. Possession and or consumption of tobacco
or alcohol ...........................................31
F. Theft .........................................................31

General Information
Administration& FacultyYYYYYYYYYYYY..32
Classroom Procedure and General ConductYYYY.33
Clubs and ActivitiesYYYYY.YYYYYYYYY..33
Computer PolicyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.34
CounselingYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...34
Dress CodeYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..35
Drivers EducationYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY36
Emergency and Evacuation ProceduresYYYYYY.36
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act.........................37
FinesYYYYY.YYYYYYYYYYYYY.YYY37
Hall PassesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.37
Locker SearchesYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..37
LunchroomYYYYYY.YYYYYYYYYYYY..38
Media CenterYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY38
Mission Statement/Beliefs/ObjectivesYYYYYYY.39
Pop and Juice MachinesYYYYYYYYYYYYY41
Private SalesYYYYYYYYYYY.YYYYY...Y41
Qualifications for Specific SportsYY.....................Y.41 SportsmanshipYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Sunday PracticesYYYYYYYY.YYYYYYYY42

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 Student Body OfficersYYYYYY.YYYYYYY.43

Summary of Constitution
Constitution of Bear Lake High SchoolYYYYYYY.44

ACADEMICS
COLLEGE VISITS

Senior students are encouraged to visit colleges of interest but,

must be pre-approved by counselor and teachers.

COURSES

ENGLISH Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Freshman English
Sophomore English
Junior English SCIENCE
Senior English
Honors English I Physical Science
Honors English II Biology
A.P. English Human Physiology
Speech Chemistry
Physics
SOCIAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
Sophomore History
Pre-Algebra Junior U.S. History
Algebra I A.P. U.S. History
Geometry American Government
Algebra II
Trigonometry
Probability & Stats BUSINESS

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Economics Shop Technology
Keyboarding Drafting I
Computer Applications Drafting II
Computer Graphics Woods I
Computer Production Woods II
Honors Adv. Computers Auto I
Web Construction Auto II
Auto III

TECHNOLOGY
HUMANITIES HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Survey of Civilization
Spanish I Health
Spanish II P.E.
Spanish III P.E. (Fitness)
French
Band
Choir MISCELLANEOUS
Show Choir ELECTIVES
Art I
Art II Acadeca
Art III Yearbook
Drama A.J. Winters Aide
Play Production Middle School Aide
Careers in Education
AG SCIENCE & Media Aide
TECHNOLOGY H.S. Leadership
Medical Careers
Intro to Ag Mechanics CNA - Nursing Class
Intro to Livestock School to Work
Ag Welding (oxy) Strength & Cond.
Ag Welding (arc) Lakettes/Drill Team
Ag Fabrication Cheerleading
Greenhouse Management
Floral & Landscape Design
FFA Leadership
Advanced Livestock
Welding Tech. Certif.
VoAg - Elective

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Concurrent enrollment classes may be offered in several areas
for eligible students. Check with teachers/counselors for
updated courses.

EARLY GRADUATION

The State Department of Education and the Bear Lake County

Board of Trustees provide for high school students to graduate
early providing the students meet all Requirements for Early
Graduation as outlined in board policy. It is the student=s
responsibility to notify one of the counselors if planning on
graduating early and completing/submitting early graduation
forms.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS -
FOR OUT-OF-CLASS ACTIVITIES

All students participating in IHSAA sanctioned out-of-class

activities must meet a minimum standard of:

1. Passing 6 of 8 classes in the previous semester of school.

2. Maintaining a passing grade in ALL classes.
3. Must be currently enrolled as a full time student.
System of checks:
High School: A list of students participating in any extracurricular
activity will be given to each teacher and if a student has
academic difficulty and is currently failing in that class, the
teacher will notify the office immediately.

GRADE SCALE

A 4.0 92.5
A- 3.7 89.5
B+ 3.4 86.5
B 3.0 82.5
B- 2.7 79.5

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 C+ 2.4 76.5
C 2.0 72.5
C- 1.7 69.5
D+ 1.4 66.5
D 1.0 62.5
D- .07 59.5
F 0
P 0
NG 0

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject Credits Grade

Humanities 4 Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr.
Sciences 4 Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr.
Math 4 Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr.
P. E. 1 Soph, Jr, Sr.
P.E. Fitness 1 Soph, Jr, Sr.
U.S. History 2 Jr.
American Government 2 Sr.
English 8 Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr.
Economics 1 Sr.
Health 1
Speech 1 Soph.
Computer Applications 1 Fr
TOTAL REQUIRED 30
PLUS ELECTIVES 18
Total for GRADUATION 48 Credits (Class of 2010)

52 Credits will be required beginning with the Class of 2011

Class of 2013 will be required to have:

-6 math credits (2 their senior year)
-6 science credits
-Senior Project

All Bear Lake High School underclassmen are expected to

maintain a full schedule of classes.

All Students must pass the Idaho Standardized Achievement

Test requirement.

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Idaho Colleges require:
A. 6 Math
B. 6 Science
C. 4 Humanities
(Two (2) of which can be Voc/Ed)

If a class is repeated, students have the following two options:

A. Keep the new grade and delete the former grade and
credit or
B. Keep both the new and the former grade In order to
receive credit for both classes, both grades will
be factored into the GPA.

HOMEWORK

Homework will be assigned by teachers with three (3) purposes

in mind.

1. To practice a skill not yet mastered in the classroom.

2. To establish information to be used when return to that
class.
3. As an extension of the classroom.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSE

Section I

The name of this organization shall be the National Honor

Society of Bear Lake High School.

Section II
The object of this organization shall be to create an enthusiasm
for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to

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promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of
character in all students of Bear Lake High School.

Section III
The Bear Lake High School Honor Society is charged with the
responsibility of upholding the highest standards of academic
excellence and expecting members of the Honor Society to
ensure that this excellence is achieved with honesty and integrity.
Members of the Honor Society will not cheat or be part of any
activity that could or would be considered cheating. Members
will be beyond reproach in their responsibilities to achieve
academic excellence honestly. If an Honor Society member is
guilty of cheating, that member will lose his/her membership in
the Honor Society and the privileges and rights that accompany
membership in the Honor Society of Bear Lake High School.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

Section I
Membership in this organization is open to sophomores, juniors,
and seniors having a 3.0 GPA and currently enrolled in at least
two honors classes.

The honors classes are: Chemistry, Physics, Human Physiology,

Honors English I, II, (AP English), AP U.S. History,
Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Welding Tech
Certification, Livestock III, Accounting II, WEB Master, Advanced
Business Computer Applications Spanish II, German II.

HONOR STUDENTS

Section I
Honor students, recognized as such at commencement
exercises, must have cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher,
successfully completed at least (14) fourteen credits or more of
honors classes, and must be a member of National Honor
Society. With four credits during their senior year.

Section II
Honor students receiving special recognition, such as
valedictorian, salutatorian, etc. will be determined at mid-term of

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the second semester. Criteria used to determine honor students
is available in the counseling office.

RELEASE TIME

Bear Lake High School students may be allowed one period per
semester for religious classes. No high school credit will be
given for these classes nor may Release Time credit be used for
extra-curricular eligibility. While enrolled in Release Time
students are not to be on school grounds or they may be
suspended.
SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM

A student who wishes to participate in a work release

program must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be a senior who is on line for graduation.
2. The work release program must not interfere with
classes that are required for graduation.
3. Student must have a 2.5 GPA the preceding year, or
administrative approval.

STUDY SKILLS

1. A Student Who Studies Well:

(A) Brings notebook, paper, pen or pencil, and other
materials necessary to class.
(B) Is an active participant in the classroom; listens well;
takes part in discussions.
(C) Asks questions if he/she doesn=t understand the
discussion or if he/she has a problem.
(D) Plans his/her work and schedules time for homework
each day; makes sure he/she understands the assignment
before he/she leaves the class.
(E) Uses what he/she learns; sees how each subject applies
to the others.
(F) Strives to do his/her best, not just get by.

2. How To Study:
(A) Attitude is important - think positively; work

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 independently. Seek help only when you have exhausted your
own resources; then ask questions use library resources.
(B) Learning requires concentration - keep your mind on
what you are doing. It will take less time.
(C) At home, have a definite, well-lighted, quiet place to
study.
(D) Read the entire assignment rapidly to grasp the basic
content. Re-read slowly to understand content, details,
explanations directions. If the assignment is not written, make
notes of your own; outline what you have learned.
(E) If the assignment is a long-term project, do a little of
it each day; don=t let it go until the last minute. It will be easier
and you will do a better job.
3. How To Take A Test:
(A) Relax and forget other people.
(B) Read the directions carefully, and then follow them.
(C) Read the whole test first to see what=s asked for and
how to apportion your time.
(D) Read each question twice before answering.
(E) Think before you write.
(F) Answer questions fully with information asked for- not
what isn=t asked for.
(G) Check your paper for spelling and grammar before
turning it in.

TEACHER AIDE & OFFICE AIDE GUIDELINES

- GPA 2.5 OR HIGHER

- No F in previous semester
- Only Seniors
- Must have approval of the administration and teacher
- Only one aide class per semester will be allowed.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A CLASS

Students cannot withdraw from a class after two (2) actual class
periods from the beginning of the semester. Students that
withdraw after the two (2) class periods will receive an F on their
transcript.

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WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

In order to ensure proper handling of school records and to

facilitate entrance into another school, a student wishing to
withdraw from school will:
1. Obtain a withdrawal form from the counseling office.
2. Return all text books to the proper teacher
3. Have the withdrawal form signed by the student=s
teachers, the librarian, and the main office. If a student owes a
fine or has lost books, records will be held in the office until such
charges have been cleared.

ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE POLICY

As well as fostering thinking skills and academic knowledge,

school attempts to teach social responsibility. In an effort to
achieve this, the following policy will be enforced at Bear Lake
High School.

Student attendance is the responsibility of the parent or guardian

and the student however, the school will attempt to keep parents
informed of student absences.

Students will have 24 hours to have an absence(s) cleared once

they have returned to school, or it automatically becomes an
un-excused absence. The responsibility will be on the student
and parent to clear the absence. This will generally be done by
a phone call or note from the students legal guardian. Failure to
do so will result in a 30 minute detention.

Attendance Policy at Bear Lake High School

POLICY NUMBER: 400.7
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 14, 2000
Revised October 11, 2005
Revised March 5, 2007
Purpose: This attendance policy has been established for the
following reasons:
1. It is the responsibility of the parent to insure their student
attends school (Idaho Code 33-202)

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2. It is the responsibility of the administration of the school to
encourage our students to attend regularly, and to contact
parents when a referred=s absences become excessive.
3. A student=s attendance is directly related to his or her
academic success and the quality of his or her school
experience.
4. Schools are measured by their students= scores on the
ISAT tests. There is a positive correlation between attendance
and student scores on this achievement test.
5. Schools have a responsibility, along with parents, to help
students prepare to successfully enter the work force after
graduation. Attendance at school will prepare for attendance at
work.
Policy:
1. Students who are absent more than six (6) periods in any
class per semester may lose credit for that class.

2. Students who lose credit because they failed to meet the

attendance policy may appeal to the high school attendance
committee. The committee will determine if extenuating
circumstances exist. Appeals must be made in writing within
seven days after the semester ends. Upon receiving the appeal,
the committee will meet with the student and parent/guardian. It
is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to provide
documentation from a doctor or court official to explain
extenuating circumstances. This documentation must be
provided at the time of the attendance appeal meeting.

3. For this policy, no distinction will be made between

excused absences, un-excused absences or truancies.
*SCHOOL EXCUSED ABSENCES DO NOT APPLY TO THE
ATTENDANCE POLICY.

4. A tardy of more than ten minutes is considered an

absence.

5. After three tardies a student will be referred to the office,

where the principal or vice-principal will assign detention.

6. All decisions by the attendance committee may be

appealed to Superintendent and/or the School Board.

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7. If after meeting with the school attendance committee, a
student=s absences continue to be excessive, under Idaho Code
33-206, and if the school attendance committee deems that the
student and parent have violated the attendance regulations
established by the board, the school attendance committee will
notify the superintendent, who may then refer the student to the
school board. If the school board determines that the parents or
guardians have failed or refused to cause such child to be
instructed as provided in Idaho Code 33-202, the child shall
come under the purview of the juvenile corrections act if he or
she is within the age of compulsory attendance. At that point a
representative of the school board may notify the Bear Lake
prosecuting attorney and recommend that a petition be filed
against that student and parent in the Bear Lake District Court,
as per Idaho Code 33-206.
Criteria to be used by the attendance committee when
determining a student=s loss of credit due to excessive absences:

1. Pre-arranged absences - this includes a family vacation or

other special event.

2. Medical problems - this includes unforeseen family or

personal medical emergencies.

3. Family crisis - death in immediate or extended family qualifies

for a family crisis.

4. Academics in each class - this involves the teacher=s

assessment of the student=s commitment and participation in his
or her class.

5. Past attendance history.

6. Disciplinary action on file - student=s log of truancies and

suspensions will be reviewed.

BOGUS NOTE POLICY

Writing of bogus notes is wrong and illegal. When a bogus note

is written, the writer of the note will receive 1-5 days of
suspension, and will receive the appropriate punishment, which
will be assigned by the Principal or Vice-Principal.

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IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES -
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR PARTICIPATION

In order to protect the health and well being of the students

who participate in school activities, the following policy will be
followed:
Students who are not in school the 2 day of any Bear Lake
High School sponsored activity shall not be permitted to
participate in the activity that day or evening. This includes both
practices and games.
Students who have pre-excused absences will not be
subject to this ruling.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Perfect Attendance will be rewarded at the end of each semester.

STUDENT CHECK-IN PROCEDURE

If it is an cleared absence, a day for each day absent will be

granted for makeup. If the student was aware of an assignment
or test before the absence, he/she is responsible to complete the
assignment or test the day he/she returns to class.

STUDENT CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE

After a student once arrives at school and has to leave, other

than for a school function, the student must report to the office
and check out. Permission from a parent or guardian must be
granted whether by phone call or a written note before the school
will release the student. The student must report to the office
when returning to school.

TARDY POLICY

Three tardies will result in 30 minutes of detention. For every

reoccurring tardy thereafter the student will also serve 30 minutes
of detention. The principal or vice-principal will assign detention.

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TRUANCY

TRUANCY IS DEFINED AS:

1. Absence from school without permission and

knowledge of parents, guardian, or school.
2. The cutting of individual class or classes or leaving
school without permission after once reporting. In
an emergency situation, a student should report to
the office before leaving school.
3. Leaving class without proper permission or
authorization from a parent or guardian. Proper
check out includes a phone call or parental note and
signing out at the office to verify the excuse for
leaving.
4. Obtaining a pass to go to a certain area and not
reporting there. A hall pass or request for a
student to be in a certain area should be signed by
both teachers involved.

Consequences of Truancy
1st Truancy - Parents will be contacted and a warning will
be given to the truant student. Notification of truancy will
be given to the teacher or teachers involved and no
make-up work will be granted. Student will serve
detention time as determined by administration.

2nd Truancy - Parents will be contacted and the student will

be suspended, either out-of school or in-school, for up to
five (5) days. There may be no make-up work granted.

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3rd Truancy - Parents will be contacted, the student will be
suspended for up to five (5) days with no make-up work
granted, and a parental conference with the administration
and student will be held before the student will be
re-admitted. The student may be recommended to the
Board of Trustees for expulsion.

CODE OF CONDUCT
AFFECTION

Public display of affection will not be tolerated within the building,

by, or on campus. Holding hands is the limit! Respect each
other as young men and young ladies should.

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUGS

Possession or use of any illegal drug is prohibited by students on

any school property or any building owned or operated by the
Board of Education District Drug Policy.

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are a regularly scheduled part of the curriculum and

as such are designed to be educational as well as entertaining
experiences. They provide one of the few opportunities in
school to learn formal audience behavior. Regardless of the
type of
program, courtesy demands that the Student Body be respectful
and appreciative. Talking, whispering, whistling, stamping of
feet, and booing are discourteous.

Those who violate this will be subject to dismissal from the

assembly and possible denial of further participation or viewing of
all assemblies

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 Attendance at assemblies is mandatory for
all students and faculty members.

AUTOMOBILES AND PARKING

Students who drive a motor vehicle to school must obey the

following rules:

A. Each student must park in the student parking area. Even

though a student=s parents work for the school district, the
student cannot park in a non-student parking area.

B. If a student violates the parking rules he/she will be fined

and/or forbidden from parking on campus.

C. 1st parking violation will be fined $ 5.00

2nd parking violation $10.00
3rd violation $ 25.00, and you will not
be allowed to park on
campus for the
remainder of the
semester.
4th violation You will not be allowed
to park on campus for
the remainder of the
school year
If ticket is not paid within one week the fine will double. If not
pain within 2 weeks no parking on campus for the remained of
the semester.

D. The school is not responsible for damage or vandalism to a

vehicle If a student parks on campus they are responsible for
their own vehicle and its contents.

BUS RULES

All buses to games or field trips are scheduled by the school and
each bus under the direction of a faculty member. All students
are required to return to the school on their assigned bus.
Parents who pick up students from an activity must notify

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advisor in charge. Reasonable dress and conduct appropriate
to the situation are expected. Students will be released to
parent/guardian only.

CLASSROOM

A student is expected to comply with all requests of teachers

regarding classroom control and discipline as well as academic
work. No student is permitted to leave the classroom without
permission of the teacher. Teachers who request a student to
leave the room as disciplinary action must notify the office
through the intercom system and direct the pupil to the
principal=s office immediately. Only one student at a time is
allowed to leave the classroom and must have an official hall
pass.

CLASS INTERRUPTIONS

Class interruptions are not permitted. Students are not

permitted to interrupt a classroom for another student without
written permission from the office. Students will not be taken out
of the classroom for a phone call unless it pertains to a family
emergency.

CHEATING

Whether a student gives or receive information during an

examination or on certain assignments, this is cheating.
Minimum punishment will be zero for that work. The teacher
may have a more severe punishment.

COLLECTION OF FEES

No student or teacher will collect or assess fees without prior

permission from the office.

DANCE POLICY

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(A) Dances are restricted to those with Bear Lake High School
student body cards. Students with student body cards who
have dates who are not members of Bear Lake High School must
complete a Dance Guest Form prior to the day of the dance.
(B) Students suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol will be turned away and referred immediately to the local
police department. Students in possession of alcohol, tobacco
or drugs will be reported if they are anywhere on the school
grounds.

(C) Disruptive or disrespectful behavior at the dance may mean

denial of this privilege.

(D) Students who once enter the dance will not be allowed
re-entry unless approved by the chaperones.

(E) Lighting, music, and dress will be appropriate and

non-offensive.

(F) Dances will be approved by the student council at least two

weeks in advance and will have at least two members of the staff
as chaperones.

(G) Dance age is 9th grade or older.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

(including, but not limited to: pagers, cell phones, ipods, MP3
players, electronic games, and personal disc or tape players) are
not allowed in the school during school hours 7:30am-4:00pm
Penalty: First offence - electronic device will be taken and
turned in to the office, the student may get it back at the end of
the school day. Second Offence - the electronic device will be
taken and turned in to the office, a parent must come to the
school to get the electronic device. Third Offense - the
electronic device will be kept until the end of the school year.

FINANCIAL POLICY

Financial policies will include the following:

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(A) No purchases without a purchase order! Confirmation
orders will not be accepted.

(B) All school money or money handled by a school organization

must be checked through the financial secretary.

(C) All money collected by a school official or a student serving in

the capacity as a school representative must be issued a school
receipt.

(D) No school money is to be left in the school overnight, i.e.,

desks, lockers, etc.

(E) Money must be turned in to the financial secretary.

FOOD AND DRINK

Absolutely NO food or open drinks in halls

FUND RAISING

All fund raising and advertising (selling of ads) must be approved

by the principal before advisors and/or students commit the
school. All money received will be accounted for in the office.
GAMBLING

Playing cards, flipping or matching coins, rolling dice for money,

or any other form of gambling will not be permitted. Teachers
will confiscate any money or material and refer students involved
to the office.

GYM AREA

Students are not permitted within the gym, weight room, or

physical education area without approved adult supervision.
Food and beverages must also be avoided. Appropriate
guidelines for clothing and footwear will be established by the
physical education and athletic departments. Absolutely no
street shoes on the gym floor.

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LIBRARY

Students are expected to use the library as a study area.

Continued noise, rowdy behavior, and nonproductive work habits
will not be tolerated. Eating is also prohibited in the library area.
GO THERE TO LEARN AND GIVE OTHERS THAT SAME
OPPORTUNITY.

LOCKERS

Take care of the locker assigned to you. Don=t keep money and
other valuables in lockers. Don=t give out your combination or
block the doors open. Remember lockers will need to be
cleaned out at the end if the school year.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

WHO OWNS THIS SCHOOL? Surprisingly, YOU do! Parents

and all taxpayers are legally required to pay taxes that build and
maintain the Public School System. Everyone pays taxes in one
form or another. Therefore, any damage done to this building,
equipment, buses or books must be paid for with your own
family=s money! It is not enough that you should refrain from
doing anything to increase this cost to your parents, neighbors
and yourself, but you must help protect the school by
discouraging or reporting such activity by any others.
REMEMBER, most trouble starts as fun! Students should not
mark school furniture, walls ceiling, floor or equipment with pen,
pencil, paint or any other instrument. Do not tamper with the fire
alarms, fire extinguishers or any electrical systems. Anyone
who willfully destroys school property through vandalism, arson,
or larceny, or who creates a hazard to the safety of our students
will be referred to the proper law enforcement agency. It=s
everyone=s responsibility to stop vandalism.

SPEECH

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Lewd, vulgar, defamatory, or otherwise disruptive language is not
acceptable on the school property. The use of profanity or
obscene language at the school shall not be tolerated. Any
behavior demonstrated by speech or action that is detrimental to
the education process in the high school system shall be grounds
for suspension.

STEALING

any student who commits or attempts to commit a theft or

breaking and entering at school will be put on probation,
suspended, and/or referred to the authorities. Theft includes
stealing school property from faculty, school employees, or other
students. Breaking and entering includes the school building,
lockers, locked rooms, or other areas prohibited to students
because of time or specific reason. Stolen or lost property
should be reported to the office promptly.

STUDENT VALUABLES

Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money,

radios, or cameras to school, and if they wear glasses or
watches, to keep track of them at all times. Students, not the
school, are responsible for their personal property. If it is
necessary to bring more money than needed to pay for lunch,
leave it at the office for safe keeping. Do not leave it in your
locker.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

The school is fortunate in having capable people to help

whenever our regular teachers are ill. A substitute teacher is an
important visitor whose impressions of the school will be carried
into the community. Be certain that these are good impressions
by being polite, helpful, and considerate. Class rules do not
change when substitutes are there.

TELEPHONES

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Phones will be available for student use before school, during
lunch and after school. Messages and deliveries from home
should be left in the office. Students will be called out of class
only in an emergency. Don=t come to the office during class time
to use the telephone. Always ask permission to use the phone.

TEXTBOOKS

All basic texts are loaned to students for their use during the
school year. Workbooks and other supplies are paid for by the
student. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully.
If a textbook is not returned to the appropriate teacher, the
student will be required to pay replacement cost of the book.

VISITOR POLICY

Student visitors are not permitted. Non-student and non-staff

members are to check in the office when conducting business or
desiring to visit students during the school day. Violations may
be viewed as trespassing.

DISCIPLINE POLICY AND PROCEDURE

DISCIPLINE

One of the most important lessons education should teach is

discipline. While it does not appear as a subject, it underlies the
whole educational structure. It is the training that develops
self-control, character, orderliness, and efficiency. It is the key
to good conduct and proper consideration for other people. With
an understanding of the purposes of discipline in a school, you
may form a correct attitude toward it. You may also do your part
in making your school an effective place of learning and develop
the habit of self-restraint which will make you a better person.

It is impossible for teaching or learning to take place in a

classroom unless good order is maintained. Students are

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reminded that they must adhere to a code of good behavior not
only for their own benefit, but also for the benefit of others as
well.

Dismissal From Class: The following procedure will be followed

when students are requested by teachers to remove themselves
from the classroom or other areas:

W The faculty member will ensure that the student is escorted to

the office or will inform the office on the intercom that the
student is on his or her way.

W The student will then be given the opportunity to respond to

allegations.

W Following an evaluation of the referral information and

discussion of the problem, the administrator will determine the
course of action to be taken.

Possible consequences of Unacceptable Behavior:

Any one of the following actions may be taken to ensure that the
behavior is not repeated:
W Referral to law enforcement agencies.

W Denial of privileges and/or probation.

W Suspension from school for a period not to exceed five days.

W Assignment to the time-out room.

W Parent conference.

W Work details or restitution.

W Before or After-school detention.

W Counseling.

W Other consequences as deemed appropriate by the school

administration.

Time-Out Room - In-school Suspension: Students will be

placed in a time-out room suspended from all classes and

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activities for a period of time not to exceed three days. Students
in the ATime-Out@ area will be denied visitors and involvement
with other students including having lunch at the same time as
other students. Students in the ATime-Out@ area will be allowed
to complete assignments or approved reading by faculty
members. Aides will be sent around to teachers to see if there
are assignments teachers would like students to complete while
in detention.

Suspension: Continued and willful refusal to accomplish school

tasks even though able to do so; insubordination; disorderly,
vicious, illegal or immoral conduct and persistent violation of
school regulations are causes for suspension from school. This
includes violation of narcotics laws, use of alcoholic beverages,
hazardous or unauthorized use of automobiles, use of weapons
or fireworks, or violation of any local, state, or federal law.
Length of suspension will be determined by school authorities
and will reflect the offense committed. Parents or guardian, will
be notified in writing of the action taken and will have complete
custody and jurisdiction of their student during the suspension.
A suspended student may not loiter or appear on school property
or at any school-sponsored activity at or away from the school.
A student will be readmitted to school after a satisfactory solution
to his/her conduct is agreed upon by parents, student, and
administration. Continued behavior that results in suspension
will lead to expulsion (dismissal from school).
Expulsion Recommendation: Students who cannot abide by
the school policies and regulations or whose behavior is
detrimental to the education and welfare of students and who will
not respond to discipline or counseling will be recommended to
the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Trustees for
expulsion from school. When a student commits an act that is
so offensive to the school, its staff members, or a student, even
though it is a first or second offense, he/she may be suspended
immediately from school and recommended to the
Superintendent and Board of Trustees for expulsion from
school.

DRUG POLICY

Students attending school in this district will not use,

possess, sell, buy, or distribute drugs, including alcohol, tobacco,

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controlled substances, or related paraphernalia, on school
premises.

Any student will violate the district=s drug, alcohol, and

tobacco use policy when:

1. He or she is on school premises, evidencing

behavior that creates a reasonable
suspicion that he or she may be illegally under
the influence of drugs, including
alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances;

2. He or she admits to using, possessing, selling,

buying, or distributing drugs,
including alcohol, tobacco, or controlled
substance on school premises;

3. He or she is found to use, possess, sell, buy, or

distribute drugs, including alcohol,
tobacco, controlled substances, or related
paraphernalia, on school premises;

4. He or she is found to possess drugs, including

alcohol, tobacco, controlled
substances, or related paraphernalia, or to have
such substances on his or her
person, or in his or her locker, vehicle, or other
property on school premises.

EXCLUSION OF STUDENTS SEEKING ADMISSION WHEN

UNDER EXPULSION

Students who are currently under an expulsion from another

school district or another school within the Bear Lake School
District will not be permitted to be enrolled in a school within the
Bear Lake School District until they can provide documentation
from the previous school district confirming that the provisions of
the original expulsion have been met. The necessary
documentation must include a statement that the time period
identified in the original expulsion has expired. Depending on
circumstances, this can be waived by Administration.

SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

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The Bear Lake School District and Bear Lake High School are
committed to the development and maintenance of a safe school
environment that provides individual students and staff with an
opportunity to learn and work in a setting where their personal
safety is protected.

In order to adopt this philosophy, the following guidelines are

implemented in all buildings:

IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR

EXPULSION

Students who are involved in the following activities on the school

grounds or while at a school activity in which they are
representing the school shall face immediate suspension and
then be referred to the Board of Trustees for expulsion:

A. ARSON - The willful burning of property: student, staff, or

School District.

B. ASSAULT OF A STAFF MEMBER - Striking of a District

employee or volunteer.

C. ASSAULT ON A STUDENT - Use of a foreign object that

can be considered a weapon in a fight. Multiple fights in the
same school year. The use of an inflammable or caustic material
to cause bodily injury or physical harm.

D. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - selling of, or possession of,

an illegal drug, or the unauthorized distribution of prescription
drugs.

E. POSSESSION OF A WEAPON - Possession, use,

transmittal, or concealment of a firearm or an explosive that may
cause bodily injury or death.

F. ROBBERY - Taking anything of value from another through

the use of physical force.

SUSPENSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION

FOR EXPULSION

Students who are involved in the following activities on the school

grounds or while at a school activity in which they are
representing the school shall be suspended for minimum of one
day (in-school and/or out-of-school) and shall be responsible for
the payment of any damages done to School District property.
Depending upon the severity of the incident, the individual
building principal has the authority to recommend students
committing these offenses to the Board for possible expulsion:

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A. ASSAULT/HAZING/HARASSMENT - Physical aggression
including fighting, intimidation, or excessive initiation of a student.

B. EXTORTION - Taking anything of value from another by

use of a threat.

C. FIGHTING: Fighting is a dangerous practice that cannot be

tolerated in the building, on the school grounds, or at school
activities. Students involved in fights will be immediately, for up
to five (5) days, suspended from school. Those encouraging
students to fight could also be suspended.

D. GRAFFITI AND/OR VANDALISM - The willful defacing or

destruction of student, staff, or school district property, including
student lockers and desks.

E. POSSESSION AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF TOBACCO

OR ALCOHOL - Having in their possession or being under the
influence of any intoxicant such as alcohol. Being in possession
of or using any tobacco product while on school property or while
representing the school.

F. THEFT - Taking the property of a student or staff member or

taking property owned by the District.

Nothing in this policy supersedes the student=s right to due

process of law. ALL student activities that warrant criminal
charges SHALL BE referred to the appropriate law enforcement
officials for punishment BEYOND that which is administered by
the School District or any of its agents. In cases where civil
litigation is possible, those who have suffered a loss will be
encouraged to seek relief through the courts if a mutual
settlement cannot be reached.

Administrators may suspend students for a maximum of five (5)

days. The Board may give permission for an additional five (5)
days of suspension. The Board has the exclusive authority to
expel students.
General Information
Bear Lake High Administration & Faculty

Cliff Walters - Superintendent

District Office - 945-2891 945-2893(fax)
P.O. Box 300
39 Fielding Street
Paris, Idaho 83261

Alan Schwab - Principal

High School - 847-0294 847-0144(fax)
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, Idaho 83254

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Polly Dahlke - Vice Principal, Athletic Director,
Government, P.E.
Gary Wertz - Counselor
Jon Homer - Counselor
Brian Roberts - Technology Technician
Joleen Alexander - Administrative Assistant
Debra Rich - Administrative Assistant

Bear Lake School District #33

Board of Trustees
Paul Alleman
Kirk Pugmire
Beth Tafoya
Todd Transtrum
Glen Wallentine

Faculty
Annette Barnson Food Service
DeAnn Bartschi Lead Custodian
Beverly Bobbitt
Resource Aide
Ann Crane Resource Aide
Craig Culver Art
Danielle Culver Science
Cherryl Golding Food Service
Sheralyn Goodworth Band
Greg Goodworth Choir
Dana Harris English
Byron Heath English
Jennifer Hendricks Aide
Jared Hillier Government,
History
Lee Hollingsworth, Ag Science
Franci Homer Math
Angie Hunter
English/Spanish Sheri Hutchinson
Math
Lorraine Kimball Librarian
Nathan McLemore Industrial Technology
Sheila Matthews Resource Coordinator
Colette Oxborrow
Resource Aide
Randy Robbins Auto
Rick Saunders Science & Health
Von Saxton
Science, P.E.
Tammy Stephens English
Linda Thomas Business
Travis Thurston History & P.E.

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Ruth Wells Economics,
Business
Calvin Winward Math

CLASSROOM PROCEDURE & GENERAL CONDUCT:

Students are expected to behave at all times in a manner that will
bring credit to themselves, school, family, and community. It is
important for students to recognize that they are responsible for
their behavior on the way to and from school, during school
hours, on the bus, and at all school events. Bear Lake staff and
adult volunteers help monitor student behavior and provide a
safe and productive learning environment. We want students to
develop habits of mind that reinforce the three R=s - Respect,
Responsibility, and Ready to Learn.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Academic Decathlon Danielle Culver
Athletics -
Football Jon Homer
Volleyball Laura Cammack
Cross Country Don Golding
Girls Basketball Von Saxton
Boys Basketball Brandon Carlson
Wrestling Curt Radcliff
Golf
Softball Doug Stephens
Baseball Craig Culver
Track Polly Dahlke
BLAC Curt Radciff & Craig Culver
Cheerleading Paul Etcheverry
Competition Drama Dana Harris
FFA Lee Hollingsworth
Honor Society Sheri Hutchinson
IDFY Danielle Culver
Lakettes April Wuthrich
Pep Band Sheralyn Goodworth
Play Production Dana Harris
Rodeo Lee Hollingsworth
Show Choir Greg Goodworth
Spanish Club Angie Hunter
Student Council Tammy Stephens
TV Station Jared Hillier
Yearbook Dana Harris
Youth Legislature Jared Hillier
COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE POLICY

Students are expected to follow established policies and

procedures in respect to computer use. Any unauthorized sue
will result in a loss of privileges.

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COUNSELING

Students may seek the service offered by the counselors at

their own discretion or may be referred to the guidance service
by members of the faculty.
A collection of information on different occupations and
training institutions is on file in the counseling office. This
information, plus records and tests, may be used by the students
to help them understand themselves so that they can better
select an appropriate career choice.
Counseling hours will be from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00P.M.
The guidance services at Bear Lake High School are
designed to help students find answers to the following:
(1) Registration for high school subjects.
(2) Planning the student=s high school program to better
utilize the student=s interests, abilities, and future plans.
(3) Through testing and consultation, evaluate a student=s
interests and aptitudes along with a comparison of his/her
progress in high school work as compared to other students.
(4) To acquaint students with the opportunities of future
training, expenses involved, and scholarships available to those
who qualify.
(5) Discussion of personal items the student feels are
important and would like to discuss with a counselor. All
interviews are confidential.
Appointments are to be made before seeing the counselor.
These appointments are to be made before school, after school,
and during class breaks. A student is not to be excused from a
class unless he/she has an appointment slip from the counselor.
Students are encouraged to use the facilities of the guidance
department.

DRESS CODE
The District and/or the administrators of each individual building
have the right to establish a dress code policy that is designed to

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assure a safe school environment. The provision of these
policies shall include but are not limited to the following:

A. Clothing cannot be worn that displays anything obscene or

suggestive, or pictures that may affect the safe school
environment.

B. Clothing shall not be worn which advertises any substance

which a student cannot legally possess or use.

C. Clothing shall not be worn which is so extreme that it may

disrupt or interfere with school functions.

D. The wearing of paraphernalia or apparel that identifies a

student as a gang member is prohibited.

E. Students may be required to wear certain types of clothing

for health or safety reasons in connection with certain
specialized school sponsored activities. Examples may be shop
classes, driver=s education, physical education, home
economics, etc.

F. School officials prohibit the wearing of headgear, hats,

bandanas, or sunglasses inside the building. During school
hours 7:30-4:00.

G. Half, partial, loose, mesh, net, see-through shirts, tank tops,

mid-riff, halter tops, shirts, or blouses that do not cover the
mid-section. or unclean clothing will not be worn in school.

H. Modest shorts may be worn, but must have pockets and be

of finger tip length. No Ragged cut-offs or shorts are
acceptable. No extreme holes in shorts or pants will be allowed.

I. Clothing that reveals underwear is prohibited. Pants must be

worn above the waist.

J. Body Piercing or Tattoos - Any piercing or tattoo that detracts

from or does not allow students to receive or participate in
education activities are not allowed. An Administrator will make
the final decision and the student will be required to remove such
piercing before returning to class

K. Due to extreme weather conditions in this area, we

recommend proper footwear (no slippers, flip-flops, etc) in case
of evacuation.

L. Any extreme or distracting clothing that is not conducive to

learning will be addressed. The student may be asked to
change.

DRIVERS EDUCATION

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This course is designed to teach basic driving skills and correct
attitude. Students are required to pass all three areas of grading
- driving, classroom work, and attitude. A failure in any one of
the three will be a failure for the entire course. Driving is serious
business!!
Students are allowed to sign up just prior to their 15th birthday
they must turn 15 before this 6-8 week course completes. The
student must sign up in the office as announcements are made of
a new course starting. Students will be selected according to
their birth dates - oldest to youngest.
*Prerequisite: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and
not have an AF@ on the previous report card or be receiving an AF@
in the current semester.

EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES

A. EVACUATION IN CASE OF FIRE & EARTHQUAKE

At the sound of the alarm, all students are to stand and leave the
room in a single file. Do not run or push, but walk rapidly.
Persons in the building are not to rush for coats or books or any
other personal articles, but are to leave the building
immediately. Teachers will be the last ones out of the room,
close the doors, windows, and take the roll book. Students
pulling alarms as a joke will be suspended.

ROOMS EXIT
Music, Fine Arts, Lunch Room West Door
Commons Area, Computer Lab, Office,
Earth Science Main Door
Biology, Chemistry Lab Door (North)
Business, Resource, FACS, Library,
106,107,108,10
9 South East Door
Art, Auto, VoAg East Door
Industrial Arts, Electronics East Shop Door
Athletic Area, Gym, 100,101,102,103 North Door

B. LOCKDOWN

In the event of a school lockdown, we will be under the direction

of local law enforcement. Students and Teachers will be
expected to stay in the classroom until the lockdown is cleared by
the local law enforcement or the Principal. Parents should tune
in to KVSI 1450 for further information

C. SCHOOL CLOSURE

In the event that an emergency school closure is required, please

tune in to KVSI radio 1450 at 6:00am for further information.

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FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) FERPA

gives parents certain rights with respect to their children=s
education records.
These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the
age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.While
students are minors and in secondary education, FERPA rights
are held by the parent or guardian. Therefore, information about
the student and his/her progress and attendance in classes can
be released to the parent/guardian. This includes parent-teacher
conferences and phone contact as well as direct mailing to the
parents.

Dual credit and dual enrollment classes are college classes and,
as such, are considered school beyond the high school
level.Therefore, FERPA rights are held by the student, not the
parent.
This means that instructors may not talk to parents about student
progress or class attendance without the prior written consent of
the student (even if the student is still a minor and the parent is
paying for the class!) The exception is if the parent or guardian
submits a declaration of dependence form to the educational
institution in question.
FINES

All fines owed by students from previous school years must be

paid in full before they will be allowed to register for current
school year.

HALL PASSES

Any student who is in the hall during class time must have a hall
pass. As a general rule, students will not be in the halls once
class has started or is in session. However, emergencies do
arise and therefore, each classroom is provided with a teacher
signed hall pass.
Only one student at a time will be allowed use of a hall pass.
Students who are in violation of this policy will be handled in the
same manner as if he/she were tardy.

LOCKER SEARCHES

Students are responsible for keeping their locker combination to

themselves.
The school reserves the right to search any and all students
lockers as a part of the routine school inspection. In the event
information has been given school authorities that lead them to
believe a locker may contain dangerous or prohibited items,
those lockers can and will be searched. Regular locker
inspections will be held several times during the school year.
LUNCHROOM

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Students are not allowed to leave the lunchroom with food. All
food must be eaten in the lunchroom so that excess food,
containers, and wrappers will not be scattered throughout the
school building or on the school grounds.
Students are expected to use good table manners and to clean
up their eating area before leaving the lunchroom.
Students who do not conduct themselves in an appropriate
manner will be denied the privilege of eating in the lunchroom.
Students will be allowed to charge one (1) lunch on their account.

MEDIA CENTER

The media center is for reading, studying, and research. Books,

magazines, computers, and other reference materials, plus
assistance from the media center staff, are available for use by
students and staff. Use the media center often, but do not
abuse the privileges by talking and disturbing other students.
The media center is open Monday & Tuesday from 7:50 A.M. to
4:30 P.M. Pupils will be admitted to the media center during
class time with an admit from the classroom teacher. Those
students who do not have admits will be returned to the teacher=s
classroom and denied admittance to the media center.

Books may be checked out for a period of time not to exceed two
weeks. Magazines may be checked out for a period not to
exceed three days. Reserved books may not be checked out by
students unless they have a written teacher=s request. Fines
will be assessed against any borrower who does not return
media materials on, or before, their due date. The fine will be
five cents per day per item not checked in. All fines must be
cleared before the end of the semester.

Materials that are lost or damaged will be paid for at replacement

cost. The cost for magazines will generally be five dollars and
the cost for a vertical file is ten dollars.

Computers shall be used in compliance with posted instructions

and school-wide rules.

There will be no food, drink, etc. allowed in the media center.

The media center will be closed the last two weeks of the school
year.

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MISSION STATEMENT

To enable and encourage students to acquire the skills,

knowledge and self-confidence to become productive,
well-adjusted, and contributing members of an increasingly
complex society.

BELIEFS:
The mission statement is based on the following beliefs:
Each student is an individual with unique intellectual, physical,
social, and emotional needs.

All students must be actively engaged in their own education.

All students can learn and succeed, given appropriate learning

activities.

All students will be offered a variety of curricula aimed at making

them well-rounded individuals.

Clear goals and high expectations for student achievement will

guide the development of curriculum and the design of
instructional strategies and learning activities.

Assessments of students will provide a variety of opportunities for

demonstrating learning and the application of that learning.

All students are entitled to safe and comfortable

surroundings in which to learn.

OBJECTIVES:
1. The student will develop a concept of democracy as it
relates to laws and ordinances of the free society in which he
lives.

2. The student will develop personal values and morals where

judgment involving personal decisions reflect a philosophy of life
which is beneficial to his welfare and to the community in which
he lives.

3. The student will be provided an extra- curricular program to

provide and encourage opportunity for growth and development
of his talents, sportsmanship, and leadership ability should he
wish to participate.

4. The student will develop the ability to think constructively

and to evaluate critically.

5. The student will be able to individualize his studies so that he

may achieve one or more of the following:

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 A. The student will gain experience in a vocational trade or
occupation which will serve as an advantage to the student
upon entering the work force.

B. The student seeking higher academic levels will

complete advanced courses offered in his areas of interest.

C. The student will complete the requirement for high

school graduation as prescribed by the Idaho State Board of
Education.

6. The student will be given the opportunity to learn an

appreciation for the aesthetic values of life through the study of
art, music, and/or drama.

7. The student will be encouraged to achieve good

attendance, which is necessary for school success.

8. The student will acquire a desire to live wholesomely, to

understand and apply ethical principles, and to cultivate
consideration for the welfare of others.

9. The student will develop alertness to changing economic,

political, and social conditions and will be able to analyze
intelligently the processes and problems of government.

10. The student will develop the ability to use mathematics at a

proficient level necessary to solve personal finances and
problems related to his personal welfare.

11. The student will be able to read, speak, and write fluent
English.

12. The student will acquire a basic knowledge and

understanding of the natural and physical sciences.

13. The student will be given the opportunity for vocational,

academic, social, and personal counseling to develop an
understanding of himself and his environment.

14. The student will learn sound principles and practices of good
health.

15.The student will develop a positive attitude toward learning to

enable him to acquire and maintain a desire to learn.

In summary, the goal of this school is to facilitate the mental,

emotional, social, and physical growth and development of each
individual student.

Bear Lake School District #33 schools do not discriminate in

admission of students or student access to the schools= programs
and activities.

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POP AND JUICE MACHINES

The various vending machines are placed in the school for the
convenience of the students. The machines will be kept filled
and in good working order as long as students refrain from
leaving cans and bottles lying around the school. If the litter
reaches the point where it becomes intolerable, the machines will
be turned off with possible removal from the school.

PRIVATE SALES

No student or faculty will be allowed to sell anything for private

gain.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIFIC SPORTS

All fees MUST be paid and the following conditions must be met.

Football: A person may earn a varsity letter in football if (1) they

play in one more than half the total number of quarters for the
season or play in the state tournament and (2) if they are a
student in good standing as a member of the associated student
body.

Wrestling: Qualify for the state tournament, and wrestle as a

varsity wrestler for one-third of the team matches and score 18
team points.

Basketball (Boys & Girls): A person may earn a varsity letter in

basketball if they play in more than half the total quarters for the
season or play in the district tournament.

Track & Field: A person must average a point per meet in the
regular season or place in the district meet.

Golf: A person must be on the varsity team for one more than
half of the regular season matches and/or participate in the
district and/or state meet.
Volleyball: A person must participate in one more than half of
the varsity matches or play in the district and/or state volleyball
tournament.

Baseball & Softball: A person must participate in one more than

half the regular season games or participate in the district
tournament or the state tournament if the team qualifies.

Cross Country: Finish in the top five from Bear Lake in at least
half of the meets (OR) qualify for State Competition.

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Manager: A manager will receive a letter if they complete a
managership in a sport.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Fifth District Sportsmanship Rules

The following sportsmanship rules will be in effect for all IHSAA
district games.

1. Face Painting - Full of half face painting is not permitted.

Partial face painting is permitted such as small markings
on the cheeks, nose, or forehead.
2. Posters/Banners/Signs - All signs must show only
positive support. Those which direct negative
comments towards opponents or are unsportsmanlike or
vulgar are not permitted.
3. Artificial Noisemakers - Artificial noisemakers shall not
be used.
Exception: Cheerleaders only may use megaphones at
football games that are held outside. Artificial
noisemakers are items such as (but not limited to)
megaphones, air horns, bells, whistles, clickers.
4. Balloons - Balloons are not permitted at any IHSAA
games or state play off or championship events.
5. Attire - Bare chests are not permitted. Shirts must be
worn.
6. Inappropriate Behavior The following are not permitted:
A. Throwing objects onto the playing area before,
during, or after a contest.
B. Entering the playing area before, during, or after
a contest.
C. Verbal harassment or derogatory remarks
directed toward an opponent or official.

SUNDAY PRACTICES

Sunday is a day in which the school, staff, faculty, and Student

Body will be free from any school obligations. With this in mind,
there will be no school-sponsored activities or meetings held on
Sunday.

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 Bear Lake High School
2009-2010 Student Council

STUDENT BODY OFFICERS

Co-PresidentsB TJ Thomas, Daniel Wallentine

SecretaryB Alysha Larsen
HistorianB Tanner Jensen
ParliamentarianB Trenidy Thomas

SENIOR CLASS 2010

PresidentB Arnica Phillips
Vice-PresidentB Taylor Eynon
SecretaryB Jordan Rasmusson
RepresentativesB Katrina Burgoyne, Alex Carr,
Annie Madsen

JUNIOR CLASS 2011

Co-PresidentsB Amelia Crane, Kait Lyn Harris
Vice-PresidentB Erica Hayes
SecretaryB Addison Ochsenbein
RepresentativesB Paige Bunderson, Kristy Parker
Jed Price, Seth Roberts,

SOPHOMORE CLASS 2012

PresidentB Johnny B. Wells

Vice-PresidentB Shayna Cochran
SecretaryB Kyle Bartschi
RepresentativesB Tyler Hammond, Casey
Woolstenhulme

FRESHMAN CLASS 2013

Azdyn Bartschi, Brooke Bergholm,
Nathan Crane, Kade Humphreys,
Andee Marlowe, Cassie Sharp

National Honor Society Officers

2009-2010

President - Shaelyn Passey

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Vice President - Shayna Singleton
Secretary - Trenidy Thomas
Historian - Michael Hammond

Summary of the
CONSTITUTION OF BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY
(full Constitution available from high school)

Preamble
We, the Associated Studentbody of Bear Lake High School, to
promote school spirit and leadership among the students, to
develop faculty-student relationships, and to promote the general
welfare of all concerned, do hereby establish this constitution.

ARTICLE I
This organization shall be known as the Associated Studentbody
of Bear Lake High School

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Association shall be extended to all regularly
enrolled students who have purchased an Association Activity
Card for the current year and who are in good standing.

ARTICLE III - STUDENTBODY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section I
The executive officers of this association shall be: President,
Vice-President,
Secretary/Treasurer, and Historian/Reporter of the Studentbody.

ARTICLE VI - CLASSES
Section I - Officers
Each of the four classes shall constitute an organization with a
President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, boys
representative, and girls representative.

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