Nobleboro Central School Student Handbook

2011-2012

NCS is dedicated to creating & supporting a challenging, respectful, and safe learning environment where the uniqueness of each individual is honored.

Nobleboro Central School

194 Center Street, Nobleboro ME 04555 Phone (207) 563-3437 Fax (207) 563-6569

NCS Webpage

http://schools.aos93.org/ncs

Powerschool http://169.244.116.230/public
Student Assistance Team (SAT) ------------------------------- 18 School Nutrition (Breakfast/Lunch Program -------------- 19 Beverages in School------------------------------------------------ 19 Playground ------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Sports -------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 After School Activities --------------------------------------------- 20 Assemblies ------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Electronic Devices,-------------------------------------------------- 21 Cell Phones/Student Phone Use ------------------------------- 21 School Pictures------------------------------------------------------- 21 Textbooks -------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Backpacks -------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Toys & Trading Cards ---------------------------------------------- 22 Dress Code ------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Fire Drills, Crisis Plans -------------------------------------------- 23 School Cancellation ------------------------------------------------ 23 Community Use of the Building -------------------------------- 23 COMMUNICATION NCS Website ----------------------------------------------------------- 24 Newsletters------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Parent Teacher Conferences ------------------------------------ 24 HEALTH INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------- 25, 26 SUPPORTING NCS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27 ORGANIZATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 TRANSPORTATION Bike Riders, Walkers, ---------------------------------------------- 28 Bus Procedures & Conduct --------------------------------- 28, 29 RULES FOR BEHAVIOR, Discipline Procedure/Conduct ------------------- 30, 31, 32, 33 LEGAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------- 34, 35
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Table of Contents
LETTER from the PRINCIPAL----------------------------------------------------- 3 AOS #93 STANDARDS & CORE VALUES ------------------------------------ 4 BOARD MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATION, STAFF --------------------------- 5 VISITOR INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------ 6 DAILY SCHEDULRES ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6 NCS MISSION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 ATTENDANCE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Expectations & Maine Law ----------------------------------------- 8 Excused Absences ---------------------------------------------------- 8 NCS Attendance Procedure for Parents ----------------------- 9 Truancy ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 ACADEMICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Academic Goals -------------------------------------------------------- 9 Reports/Honor Roll/Retention ----------------------------------- 10 Academic Eligibility -------------------------------------------- 10, 11 Academic Testing ---------------------------------------------------- 11 Academic Assistance, Homework -------------------------11-12 Homework Expectations --------------------------------------12-13 SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ------------------------------------------- 14 Band/Chorus/Music ------------------------------------------------- 14 Art -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Technology & Media, Library ------------------------------------ 15 Phys Education/Health --------------------------------------------- 15 Title 1A ------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Special Education---------------------------------------------------- 16 OTHER SERVICES, ACTIVITIES & PROCEDURES Powerschool Information ----------------------------------------- 16 NCLB Compliance --------------------------------------------------- 17 Child Find --------------------------------------------------------------- 17 AOS 93 Coordinated School Health Program ------------- 17

Nobleboro Central School

194 Center Street Nobleboro ME 04555
Ann Hassett Principal ahassett@aos93.org phone (207) 563-3437 fax (207) 563-6569

NCS Acting Upon Our Beliefs and Values Each Day

August 2011

Dear NCS Students and Parents, Welcome to the 2011 - 2012 school year! As I begin my second year as the Nobleboro Central School principal, I continue to feel very privileged to work at such a fine school. The words at the bottom of our letterhead are much more than a slogan. The people of the Nobleboro Central Schoolstudents, staff, parents, and communityreally are dedicated to creating and supporting a challenging, respectful and safe learning environment. The NCS Student Handbook has been developed to help you find important information for the upcoming school year. Im sure that you will find it a valuable resource. Students and parents are asked to examine the handbook very carefully. If you have questions as you review it, please contact the school. We are eager to help you, and we are available to address your questions and concerns. A phone call or request for a meeting is always welcome. I extend best wishes to you for a wonderful and exciting educational experience at Nobleboro Central School, and I look forward to working with you this year. Sincerely,

Ann Hassett Principal

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AOS #93

Standards for Civility

All students and staff will help achieve and maintain the following standards in AOS 93 schools:

An environment that is free of aggression and violence An environment that is free of harassment, bullying, teasing, and discrimination An environment that is free of inappropriate and disrespectful language An environment that is clean, orderly, safe, and inviting An environment that promotes learning through challenge, kindness, clarity, and respect.

AOS #93 Core Values

RESPECTRespectful people show consideration for persons, places and things. RESPONSIBILITYResponsible people fulfill their obligations and are accountable for
their actions.

SELF DISCIPLINESelf-disciplined people control their behavior and feelings. CARINGCaring people feel and demonstrate concern for others. HONESTYHonest people respond in a sincere and truthful manner to people and
events.

INVOLVEMENTInvolved people participate in school and community activities. COMPASSIONCompassionate people understand the suffering of others and want to
do something to help.

COURAGECourageous people face their fears with confidence. TRUSTWORTHINESS Trustworthy people are reliable and dependable in all they do.

We Proudly Serve Our NCS Community

School Board Members:
Josh Hatch, Chairperson Jennifer Andrews Kriss Hunold Hilary Petersen Tom Wriggins

School Administration & Coordinators:

Steven Bailey, Superintendent of Schools Deryl Holt, Director of Special Education Candice Abruzese, Human Resources Paulina James, Executive Secretary Sherry Forstrom, SecretarySpecial Services Linda Davis, Accounts Payable Katherine Hunt, Business Manager Ann Hassett, NCS Principal Nancy Courville, Secretary

Staff:
Marina Bitondo Owen Campbell Missy Crockett Robyn Henry Avis Ingalls Ron Harrison Jennifer Jones Tamara Kaler Doug Parcher Debra Poland Barbara Powell Deborah Pratt Carol Preston Cynthia Sabina Paula Schuster Michelle Slack Lisa Steeves Laurie Stiles Linda Taylor Tim Weeks Nancy Whitney Kenneth Williams Barbara Woodward Lisa Workman Ed Tech II, NCS and Center for Alternative Learning Physical Education/Health CookAOS 93 Nutrition Program Grade 1 Grade 3 Custodian Guidance Grade 5 Teacher, AOS93 Center for Alternative Learning Special Education Grade 4 Ed Tech II Music Gr. 6-8 (6th Homeroom) Grade 2 Kindergarten Classroom Assistant, Center for Alternative Learning Grades 7 & 8 (8th Homeroom) Media Coordinator Head Custodian Title 1A, Teacher Assistant Gr. 6-8 (7th Homeroom) Reading Intervention Specialist Art Teacher & Library
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VISITOR and PARENT INFORMATION

We value your presence and involvement in our school. The safety of our students is of paramount importance and procedures for monitoring those who enter the building is a major step in ensuring the daily safety of all NCS students. Exterior doorways in the school are kept locked except for the main entrance. We request that all parents/visitors enter and exit at the main entrance. Parents and visitors are asked to check-in at the reception window in the front lobby. Visitors coming into school during the day are asked to sign in and obtain an identification badge. This, along with signing out, helps to monitor the flow of individuals into and out of the building, helping to provide security for NCS students and staff.

2011-2012 SCHEDULES

Arrival
7:50-8:10 am Bus arrival at 8:10 8:10-8:25 am Breakfast 8:25 am Tardy Bell/Classes Begin

Lunch Schedule
11:00-11:20 11:30-12:00 11:40-12:00 Gr. 5-8 Gr. K-2 Gr. 3-4

Recess Schedule
11:10-11:30 11:10-11:40 11:30-12:00 Gr. K-2 Gr. 3-4 Gr. 5

Dismissal
2:30pm 2:35 pm 2:37 pm Dismissal Bus Departure Walkers & Bikers

Daily Dismissal:

All students are required to go home when school is dismissed. Exceptions: (1) Academic Assistance (2) Required Detention (3) Participation in schoolsponsored activity

This handbook provides useful information for the coming school year. Items outlined in text boxes are provided as a handy reference and/or to inform you of new, important policies within the NCS community.

NCS Mission
The Nobleboro Central School is dedicated to involving all community members in creating and supporting a challenging, respectful, and safe learning environment where the uniqueness of each individual is honored. The combined energy of all our members will focus on developing:

Self-directed and life-long learners Clear and effective communicators Creative and practical problem solvers Responsible and involved citizens Integrative and informed thinkers Collaborative and quality workers

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS
Regular attendance leads to school success. The loss of a school day cannot be replaced with a homework assignment or extra after-school work. NCS encourages all students and parents to make every attempt to have students in school every day so that they can access all that NCS education has to offer. We ask all parents to keep absences to an absolute minimum.

Compulsory AttendanceMaine School Law

Maine students not only have the right to attend school, but persons between 7 years and under 17 years of age must attend a public day school during the time it is in regular session. The purpose of having compulsory education laws has been stated by the Maine Legislature: Compulsory education is essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people and the continued prosperity of our society and our nation. Maintaining regular school attendance is necessary to achieve the goal of an educated citizenry. Public schools should enjoy the rights of access for all schoolage persons to an appropriated educational opportunity, and when necessary, should develop alternatives to regular school curricula for those children and youth at risk of becoming dropouts and those who may have left school. State law recognizes a number of exceptions to the general compulsory attendance requirement, which include: A person who graduates from high school before age 17. A person who is 15 years old or older and whose attendance requirement has been waived by the school board after a truancy hearing, and A person who is receiving equivalent instruction from a private school or approved home instruction.

Excusable Absences
Maine law recognizes that a persons absence from school is justified in certain situations. The following circumstances constitute excusable absence: Personal illness An appointment with a health professional that must be made during a regular school day Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during a regular school day A family emergency A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has been approved.

* * * Please call/email the school by 9 am in the case of illness or daily absence. In the case of a planned absence for personal or educational purposes, the school requests that you made adequate plans with the teacher(s) and office in advance.

NCS Attendance Procedure for Parents

If your child is absent from school, please contact the school by 9 am on the morning of the absence, indicating the reason for the absence, or your child must bring a written note of explanation on the day he/she returns to school.

Students are recorded absent from school on any day or half-day they are not present. Students are tardy if they arrive after 8:25am. Parents must sign their child in upon arrival. Students who are habitually tardy (tardy 5 or more times/trimester) will be issued an office detention. Parents knowing their child is approaching this number of tardies may request a meeting with the principal to resolve the situation.

Truancy
Under Maine law, a student age 7-grade 6 is habitually truant if (s)he meets the equivalent of either 7 unexcused absences or 5 consecutive absences. At grade 7, the law states that a student is habitually truant upon reaching 10 unexcused absences or 7 consecutive days of absence. If a student is habitually truant, as a first step, the superintendent is required to try to correct the problem informally, but if that fails, the superintendent should then refer the matter to the School Board.

Academics
:Academic Goals
Each student will be provided a strong academic program to help ensure that his/her scholastic potential may be reached. Our objectives are: To enable students to attain their highest level of performance with the best possible grades for their endeavors To prepare for future courses with a feeling of accomplishment and self-esteem To recognize and accommodate the uniqueness of each individual To help students become independent and able to take charge in the development of their own character To help gain the satisfaction of a job well done To become lifelong learners.

Report Cards are issued tri-annually . . .

The Kindergarten report card reflects areas of language development as well as mathematical and literacy understanding. Social skill development is also addressed. Grades 1, 2, 3 utilize a system that reflects academic skills, social skills, and work habits. Grades 4-8 report: 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 A B C D F Outstanding Very good, above average Average Poor, below average Failing

Grades/assignments are recorded in Powerschool for all gr. 5-8 students.. Families receive log-in/ password information at the beginning of the school year and are encouraged to view their childs progress regularly.

Honor Roll
Students are eligible for the Honor Roll if they earn a B or higher in every subject. Honor Roll is announced at the end of each trimester.

Interim Reports
Progress reports appear in Powerschool for grades 5-8. They are used to help parents and students recognize problems in certain subjects. Progress reports are useful in providing a goal for improvement, and also indicate progress in subject areas.

Retentions
By March teachers will notify parents of the possibility of retention. Parents will have direct involvement in decisions concerning grade placement of their children.

Academic Eligibility
This procedure is enforced in grades 5-8 for all students participating in school-sponsored activities. To be eligible to participate a student must: Maintain a C academic average in his/her overall academic schedule. Maintain a minimum grade of D in any individual subject. Pass all academic subjects. Have no incompletes. (Incompletes are considered as F if not made up within two weeks from the reporting of the grade.)

The parent(s) of an ineligible student will be contacted to review procedures. (continued. . .)

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Academic Eligibility, continued:

An ineligible student is not able to participate in an athletic contest, competition or public presentation for a 2-week period. If the student brings grades up to a C average (without any Fs), then the privilege of participating is regained. During the ineligibility period, after consultation between parent(s) and the specific coach/director/activity leader, a student may continue a limited practice schedule to maintain enough level of participation so that connections to the activity are not entirely lost. This is specific to the 2-week period. If eligibility is not regained in that time, the student will lose the privilege to participate at any levelunless an Alternative Eligibility Contract is completed and the plan adopted. These plans are specific to each student and allow for potential of individual circumstances to be considered. Once an Alternative Eligibility Contract is adopted, the plan must be followed to the completion of the activity or until the next formal evaluation period is reached. This decision is reached collaboratively between the principal, activity teacher and parent.

Academic Testing
New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) is administered in October to students in Grades 3-8. This test is used to provide parents and teachers with standardized achievement information. These exams are required by the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. All NCS students in grades K-3 are assessed using reading assessment tools. K-2 students also participate in CPAA for reading and math. Students in Grades 3-8 are assessed with the Northwest Evaluation Associations Measure of Academic Progress (MAP). At all grade levels, NCS students are also assessed in core academic areas using required assessments from the AOS #93 Local Assessment System (LAS). These assessments take place throughout the school year

Academic Assistance
Independent homework assignments are a very important component for students during the learning process. After a concept has been presented and guided practice has been completed during class time, successfully completing an independent assignment demonstrates that the student has grasped the concept presented in class. Jr. High teachers are available for after-school academic assistance. We view this practice as being very positive in that: It assures that students who are capable of completing homework assignments are given that responsibility. It assures that students who have difficulty in completing assignments are able to get extra help so that they do not fall behind.

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Guidelines are as follows:

Teachers, students and parents may request academic support. The teacher has discretion to require academic assistance in the event that students are not progressing satisfactorily in specific areas. The academic assistance practice is not part of the schools formal discipline policy and does not affect a students standing in that system. However, if a student refuses to fulfill his/her obligation for academic assistance, action will be taken which could include a disciplinary detention. If you have a question regarding a homework assignment, please contact the teacher who has assigned the work.

Homework Practices and Procedures

Homework builds skills and knowledge leading to student success. It should be meaningful. Homework is a component of the development of proper and useful study skills.

Grade Level Homework Expectations

The Nobleboro School Board supports homework as a learning tool instrumental in the long-term acquisition of required academic skills. The Board also has set guiding recommendations for at home time expectations for NCS students. NCS Homework Guidelines follow nationally-accepted time limits.At home time committed to homework should be approximately 10 minutes/day X the students grade level. For example a 3rd grade students homework expectation is about 30 minutes per average day.

9. Use study time efficiently; long-term assignments require special attention in this regard.

Each student has the responsibility to develop good work and study habits. These habits are best developed when students:
1. Understand and write down the assignment 2. Ask the teacher questions regarding the assignment if it is not clearly understood 3. Take necessary text and materials home 4. Do assignments carefully, neatly, and thoroughly 5. Submit assignments on time 6. Make up home work missed due to absence

7. Assume responsibility for completion of assignments without dependence upon others for help
8. Utilize available resource materials
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Cooperation by parents is a necessary factor in meaningful homework experiences. We ask that parents:
1. Give only the kind of assistance that enables your child to learn how to do the assignment; do not do the assignment for your child 2. Provide a distraction-free environment, encourage a regular study time, encourage independent daily reading, and help your child develop a positive attitude toward homework 3. Show an interest in the nature of the homework assignment and communicate to your child that assignments are expected to be completed without constant dependence upon others for help. If a child is unable to complete homework independently, please contact the teacher. 4. Teach your child to balance his/her outside activities to allow time for completion of homework assignments 5. Monitor and ensure that homework is being brought home, completed and returned to school 6. Communicate with the teacher when homework problems arise

7. Make arrangements to get homework missed due to absences.

In order to reinforce school learning, provide practice, and expand application of knowledge and skills, the teacher will:

1. Communicate the directions and the purpose of the assignment clearly 2. Inform student of the impact of homework on the students grade 3. Use homework as a learning tool, not as a disciplinary measure 4. Communicate with parents when homework problems arise 5. Determine time frame for completion of assignments missed during an absence 6. Make sure student has all necessary tools and information to complete homework independently 7. Return graded assignments within a reasonable time frame.

Assignments are to be made-up . . .

Making up missed work caused by absences and tardiness is crucial to success. It is important for the work to be completed as quickly as possible so that it has relevancy to the subject matter being taught. The student and teacher should develop a schedule of completion. Parents may obtain homework by contacting the school by 9 am. Requests for homework due to travel/vacation must be made in advance, and it is expected that the work will be turned in to the appropriate teacher upon return to school. Special circumstances may allow the teacher to modify the time permitted for homework make-up.
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Special Academic Programs

Band and Senior Chorus
Music is a universal language, according to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Music has existed in cultures for hundreds of years and is an essential part of our growth and development. Participating in an ensemble helps to create team and individual skills. Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate in beginner and jr. high bands. Both provide opportunities to perform throughout the year. Students who excel on an instrument or in the chorus have an opportunity to participate in district-wide honors festivals. Goals for instrumental/choral program: Meeting individual musical and band/chorus challenges Developing musical potential to its fullest Appreciating many different styles of music Experiencing the satisfaction of good performances.

While a student can join a musical performance group (Band/Senior Chorus) at any time with the music teachers permission, once they have joined, they are required to maintain the commitment until after the next formal performance. The performance periods are September-Winter Concert (December) and December-Spring Concert.

Music
The general music program at NCS is a progression of basic music, singing, and music appreciation. The students sing, play, compose, listen and move to music. All NCS students have music classes.

Art
The art program is designed as a developmental, hands-on experience which incorporates, on a building block basis, skills of art (drawing, painting, sculpting, etc.) It is designed to encourage the creative process through a disciplined approach to learning techniques. Art history is related to the program in an integrated way so children will develop an appreciation for the format used, not only visually, but also through doing. It attempts to give a basis for further study and explore such work opportunities in art and related fields.

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Technology & Media

NCS provides computer instruction to grades K-8. We use Apple equipment. Students using NCS computers are required to read and sign an appropriate computer use contract.

Jr. high students who are a part of the Maine Laptop Initiative (MLTI) are required to complete both the standard appropriate computer use contract and a Parent/Student MLTI acknowledgement form. This form outlines the expectations for parents and students. A special information meeting for parents and students is scheduled early in the school year to explain these expectations and to complete the necessary paperwork.

We now have enough laptops so that students throughout the school will have laptops assigned for classroom/school use. These computers are not available to be taken home at any time. With this access for our students also comes considerable responsibility for the careful and appropriate usage of these educational tools. It is school policy that all students who utilize school computers will only be allowed to do so after students/parents sign the contact specifying that the computer will only be used for appropriate, school-related activities. Teachers in all grades where computers are assigned to students will review the NCS expectations for computer care and use. In cases where deliberate damage is done to computers by students, NCS will seek reimbursement for damages from parents.

Library
Students meet in the library at least once a week. Activities focus on the development of library and research skills. Students who have group and individual projects are provided extended time in the library.

Nobleboro Reads! is an incentive program. Students and adults are encouraged to set summer reading goals. Information is distributed through the library Consider the benefits of summer reading: A smooth transition to school in the fall Enjoyment! Discovering new books! Discounts at the fall NPTO Book Fair and reading celebrations!

Physical Education/Health
The primary goal in physical education is to produce moving, thinking, feeling people who will engage in active lifestyles. The skills learned in physical education/health classes will help establish the foundation for future health practices, leisure pursuits, and social skills. In grades K-8 sneakers and shorts /loose fitting clothing are required. The focus is on effort, fitness and skill improvement for grades K-4 while students in grade 5-8 participate in sports skills and written tests on rules as well as class participation. The physical education curriculum is composed of the following units: K-4: 5-8: Games of low organization; movement exploration; rhythm and dance; track & field. Team games; lifetime sports; rhythm & dance; track & field.
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Title 1a
Title 1A is a federally-funded program which provides support in the area of literacy to students in grades 1-4 who qualify for services. The Title 1A staff reinforces the material that is taught in the classroom and provides extra practice with the skills in one-to-one or small group setting.

Special Education
Special Education is based on the concept that all students, regardless of their physical, emotional or intellectual issues, have the right to access a free public education. Children who are having difficulties in school may be referred to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team.. These meetings can be initiated by teachers, parents or the student.

When a child is referred to the IEP team, parents are contacted and encouraged to join with school personnel in the discussion of the child. The team may recommend that the student be evaluated to determine his/her strengths and weaknesses. Written parental consent is required for this evaluation. When the evaluation is completed, the team will reconvene to make further recommendations. If the child qualifies for special education services, an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) will be written. Prior to implementation of this plan and/or placement in a special education program, written parental consent is again required.

Other Services, Activities and Procedures

Parent Access PowerSchool/PowerGrade
http://powerschool.lincolnacademy.org/public
All parents receive instructions and a secure password to access PowerSchools PowerGrade, available 24 hours a day over an Internet connection. Parents can access attendance and information regarding a childs School Lunch debit account. Moving in and around the Power School website is fairly simple, but if problems arise, please call the school for assistance. Parents with students in grades 5-8 also use PS username/password for academic information. Powerschool accounts offer parents an opportunity to see where their childs grades may be at any time. There is an easy access to teachers email should a parent have a question. We encourage that line of communication as the most efficient manner of answering all

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NCLB Compliance
Under NCLB (No Child Left Behind) law, every parent who has a student at Nobleboro Central School has a right to request the qualifications of their child's teacher(s).

Child Find
Nobleboro Central School seeks to ensure that all students within its jurisdiction are identified, located and evaluated. This applies to children who are school age (age 5 through the school year in which they turn 20) and who are in need of special education and supportive assistance, including State wards, State agency clients, students who have been suspended or expelled, children attending private schools and home schools, institutional residents, highly mobile children with disabilities, and children who are suspected of being disabled and in need of special education and supportive assistance even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Child Find responsibility is accomplished through a district-wide process that gathers appropriate data on each student through direct assessment or by indirect means of a students academic performance, gross motor skills, receptive and expressive language skills, vision, hearing or cognitive skills. NCS shall identify, locate and evaluate all students enrolled in public school, private school, or home schools, including all entering kindergarten students and transfer students of any grade. Final identification of students with disabilities occurs only after an appropriate evaluation and a determination is made by the IEP Team.

AOS 93 Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP)

CSHP promotes health through a coordinated effort within schools to improve student learning: School Nutrition Staff health promotion and wellness Comprehensive health education Physical education and physical activity Youth, parent and community involvement School counseling, physical and behavioral health services Physical environment School climate.

CSHP brings existing efforts and resources together to focus on health issues that affect the learning environment. It also promotes involvement of individuals in teams and committees that focus on health issues (Staff Wellness Team, School Health Leadership Team and a Health Advisory Council). Students are involved with many program initiatives to encourage health decision-making for lifelong wellness! Find out more at: www.healthyaos93.com.

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Student Assistance Team (SAT)

The Student Assistance Team (SAT) process is an opportunity for teachers to explore new strategies for meeting student needs. Members of the SAT may include: The referring teacher Another staff member selected by the referring teacher A parent and/or guardian The principal The SAT Team (2 teachers) and the guidance counselor (chairperson).

SAT Procedures
1. 2. 3. 4. The teacher completes an SAT request and submits it to the SAT chairperson. The referring teacher contacts the parents/guardian to discuss the SAT process.. The chairperson schedules an initial meeting and mails a letter to the parent/guardian, which includes a copy of the request form. The SAT meets to discuss alternative strategies for a successful learning program. The team completes a plan that includes a goal, objectives, intervention strategies, measurement procedures, the person who will be responsible, a timeline, and the time at which a follow-up meeting will be held. The classroom teacher carries out the plan and uses the same form to indicate the extent to which the strategies were effective. The chairperson convenes the follow-up meeting to review the students progress and the effectiveness of the plan. At this time, the SAT decides what additional interventions may be appropriate and whether or not the student should be referred to the Special Education Program. Copies of all forms and minutes from meetings are sent to the parents/guardians and kept in the students cumulative file.

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School Nutrition
The school lunch menu appears on the NCS website: http://schools.aos93.org/ncs NCS serves breakfast and lunch daily during the school year. Lunches are paid for in advance. Information about your childs lunch balance is accessible through our Powerschool program: http://169.244.116.230/public. This is a convenient tool for families. Your lunch balancelike other Powerschool informationis protected with a username and password which is set up by the school. This information is only available to the student and family. If you lose your username or password, please call the NCS office for assistance. NCS encourages families to monitor the balance in student lunch accounts. Students whose debt reaches $10.00 will not be able to obtain a standard school lunch until a positive balance is reached. No student will ever be denied lunch, but students with a $10 or more debt will be served a more limited offering.

Applications for free/reduced lunches are sent home at the beginning of the school year, but you may apply at any time during the school year if there is a financial need. Students qualifying for reduced price meals are eligible for free breakfast.

Breakfast

2nd Breakfast 1.00 1.00 .30 2.00

Lunch 2.25 -0.40 3.00

2nd Lunch 2.25 2.00 .40 3.00

Milk only &/or 2nd milk .50 .50 .50 .50

Student Free Reduced Adult Guest

1.00 -0-02.00

Subject to change August 15, 2011.

Beverages in School
With student health at the forefront of our concern, NCS does not allow coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks to be brought to school for student consumption. We are asking for parent support in providing only water, juice and non-enhanced sport drinks for students to bring to school. Each NCS teacher has the right to set limits on when beverages may be consumed within the classroom. The most simple standard to be utilized is that the consumption of beverages cannot be an interruption of the educational process. Students should check with their teacher(s) if there is a question regarding when beverage consumption is appropriate.

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Playground
Food and drinks are permitted at the picnic table only. use the Students remain outside during recess. Permission is required to bathroom (lower lobby). Rough and/or harmful play will not be permitted. Students line up for recess and also for re-entering the building..

If students consistently display inappropriate outdoor behavior, the formal discipline policy will be implemented.

Sports Activities
The following activities are generally available for 5-8th grade students:

Co-ed Soccer Baseball

Basketball Softball

If parents or community members are interested in coaching, please contact the principal.

Rules Regarding After-School Home Games & Events Grades 5-8

Students in Grades 5-8 students may stay after school for a sports or academic event, If the following arrangements have been made IN ADVANCE: 1. Parent has signed a permission slip (See first day package.) 2. Prior to the day, student have made arrangements with a staff member for academic assistance or as a helper from 2:30 until the time of the event. Students are not permitted to leave school grounds or to wander the halls. 3. A ride has been pre-arranged. Students must be picked up immediately after the game/event. Students are not allowed to call home during the day to make arrangements. If a note is brought on the day of the event, the note should be delivered to the office in the morning. Attending home games without parental supervision is a privilege. Students are expected to demonstrate good behavior at all times as a spectator. If appropriate behavior is not maintained, students will not be able to attend events without their parents supervision.

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Assemblies
Assemblies are held at different times during the school year for a variety of purposes. Presenters deserve attentive and courteous behavior. Students should walk to the assembly area in a quiet and orderly manner and give their undivided attention to the program .

Audio/Electronic Devices, Cell Phones

Radios, cell phones, pagers, video games and other personal items not relevant to school activities are to be left at home. If such items are brought to school, they will be stored in the office and picked up at the end of the day. Students who violate this expectation will be subject to disciplinary consequences. Personal listening devices (CD, MP3, IPODs) with headphones may be utilized during transportation to and from school, field trips and athletic contests. They must be stored safely during school hours with the students personal belongings. Students bring these devices to school at their own risk as NCS will not replace/repair damaged or lost devices.

Student Phone Use

School hours are 8:25 am-2:35 pm. Office personnel will communicate with a parent or send a message to a student should a particular need arise. Cell phones are not permitted in the classroom/school building unless parents have pre-approved it with the NCS office. In such cases, the phone is turned in to the office immediately upon arrival to school and returned at the close of the school day.

School Pictures
School photos are taken in the early fall. Pictures are guaranteed before December vacation. There will be one date for retakes during the fall.

Textbooks
Textbooks are expensive. They are provided to assist in the student-learning process. They are the students responsibility. Take good care of them; return them in good condition. Cover all textbooks. Students will be billed for lost or damaged books. Prompt payment is expected.

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Backpacks
All backpacks must be stored in lockers or cubbies during school hours. They may not be in hallways or walkways.

Trading Cards & Popular Toys

Periodically various types of trading/game cards or other toys become popular, and there Is a natural inclination to bring them to school. Experience has shown us that these items are a tremendous distraction and there have been instances where valuable items have been lost/damaged/stolen. Please make sure that these items are left at home.

Student Dress
Appropriate student dress is primarily the responsibility of the student and parents. Clothing should not reveal midriff, cleavage or undergarments throughout normal daily activity. The following guidelines will help to determine the appropriateness of a students apparel choices: No clothing should be worn to school that advertises or promotes tobacco, alcohol or any illegal/ illicit drugs. Clothing with suggestive sexual messages, innuendoes or clothing that promotes disrespectful, violent or hate-filled messages should not be worn. Footwear must be worn at all times. The length of clothing (shorts, skirts, dresses) must be moderate and appropriate. If in question, the guideline is utilized will be that the article of clothing should not be above the ends of a students fingertips when standing with arms straight to their sides. Tops that are backless, halters, spaghetti straps, or single shouldered are not considered moderate and appropriate for the school environment. Students should come to school dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. Specifically students in K-5 will be going out for recess in a variety of weather conditions and will be denied recess privileges if not clothed properly. Students in all grades will be attending Physical Education classes twice/week and will need footwear and clothing recommended by the teacher. Sunglasses are not to be worn inside the school building. Hats are not to be worn inside the school building. Any item of clothing/accessory that has the potential to be used as a weapon is unacceptable at NCS. Staff members who determine that a student is in violation of the NCS Dress Code will either make a plan with the student or refer the student to the office for appropriate action.

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Fire Drills
When the alarm sounds, please move in a single file toward the appropriate exit in a quiet, orderly manner. Stay with your assigned groups. Re-enter the building when instructed.

Crisis Plans
The Nobleboro Central School Committee annually reviews and approves a plan developed by the NCS administration, working with local public safety, mental health and law enforcement officials, to deal with crisis and potential crisis situations. This plan has provisions for building lockdown and evacuation, alternate communication strategies and the monitoring and accounting for all students.

Each school in AOS #93 has revised its Crisis Response Plan using the template provided by the Lincoln County Emergency Management Office as its guide. Each plan has been adopted by the School Board, based on Maine school law. The purpose of this Emergency Management Plan is to provide a framework of policies, procedures, guidelines, and organizational structure that enables Nobleboro Central School and its community partners to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from, emergencies or disasters involving the Nobleboro Central School.

School Cancellation
School may be called off because of snowstorms, adverse road conditions, or equipment failure in the building. Announcements are made over COAST 102.5FM, BAY 105.5FM, WPOR 101.9FM, WBLM 102.9FM, WMGX 93.1FM, WYNZ 100.9FM radio stations. Announcements will be made on Channels 6, 8 and 13 television by 7am. Television stations also post cancellation notices on their websites.

Community Use of the Building & Grounds

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on school property. Smoking is not allowed on school property A person may not possess a firearm on public school property. Organizations interested in reserving space should contact the school office at least two weeks in advance for a copy of the policies and to complete a request form .

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Communication
The school website: http://schools.aos93.org/ncs
Please bookmark our webpage! Visit it often to keep informed about school activities. If you have email, you will receive notices regularly about evants at school. To reach staff by email: first initial last name@aos93.org (example: ncourveille@aos93.org)

The newsletter is linked to the webpage. Families receive emails whenever a new edition of the newsletter is put online. The calendar, lunch menus, sports information, *POWERSCHOOL LOGIN and Moodle are just a few links that provide important information to families. *Powerschool provides information about lunch balances, attendance for all students, and it provides assignment and information about grades to grade 5-8 students and parents. Your class may use Moodle to communicate assignments. Email is a fast and efficient way for the school to provide parents with information. It is important to keep the school informed of your correct email address! If you do not have an email address, be sure to let the school know to make other arrangements for keeping informed.

Parent & Teacher Conferences

Conferences play an important role in maintaining a clear line of communication between home and school. For this reason, conferences for all parents are formally scheduled in the fall. In addition, they may be scheduled on an as needed basis throughout the remainder of the year. Parents should expect clear information concerning their childs growth in each subject area. Parents are encouraged to request a conference at any time during the year when questions arise. You are welcome to visit their childs classroom. Please contact your childs teacher to make arrangements.

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Health Information
Health Services
Health services are provided by the school nurse and guidance department. The activities of the school nurse focus on maintaining a maximum level of wellness for all children in the school setting. The school nurse and guidance staff are in the position to communicate with students, parents and staff for the purpose of continually improving the physical, mental and social environment in which learning takes place.

Emergency Information
Each child, upon admission to school (and yearly thereafter), is required to have emergency information completed and kept on file in the school office. The students name, home address, contact information (home, work, cell), students physician and dentist names/phone numbers, alternate adult names and contact information, any known allergies, and/or chronic illnesses must be kept current.. The emergency information also contains a release signed by the parent for the school administration to act in emergency situations.

Physicals
Upon entering school (Kindergarten), each student should provide NCS with a copy of a physical exam completed within the last year. Physical exam forms are available through the office and are also part of the packet sent out prior to the start of school each year. Our school physician recommends that students have a physical exam every two years. Students participating in extracurricular sports are required to have a physical exam every two years. Please make sure the physical form states that the student is cleared for sports.

Vision and Hearing Screening

Vision screening is performed on students in grades K, 1, 3, 5 and 7. Hearing screening is performed on students in grades K, 1, 3 and 5. If your child seems to be having difficulty and is not in the grades mentioned here, please contact the school nurse. Screening is not a substitute for a complete professional exam and is not intended to diagnose the nature of defects.

Illness/Communicable Diseases
Parents are asked to keep their children home when showing signs or symptoms of illness such as persistent cough/congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, unexplained skin rashes or inflamed eyes. A student should remain home until all acute symptoms have subsided. Parents are required to contact the school on the day of each absence. In the event of a prolonged absence/illness, a physicians note may be requested. Students returning from an illness will be expected to participate in all activities. A physicians note will be required for any restrictions/limitations of a students activity.

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Immunizations
In the absence of disease history or a valid exemption pursuant to 20-A MRSA 6355, the following immunizations are required for attendance in Maine schools, K-12, public and private: 5 DTP/DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) 4 Polio 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) 1-2 Varicella (chicken pox) Chickenpox vaccine (varicella) or disease history is required for students in Grades K-12. Students under age 13 need only 1 dose, age 13 and over require two doses given 4-8 weeks apart.

Parents must present a complete, signed record of vaccination history from a healthcare provider. A note from the physicians office stating all immunization up to date does not comply with State requirements and will not be accepted as proof of vaccination. In order to maintain an accurate health record for your child, please provide the school nurse with documentation when your child receives any regular or booster immunizations. EXEMPTIONS: If a child does not meet vaccination requirements, an exemption form is required if any of the following apply: The physician determines that immunization against one or more of the diseases is medically inadvisable OR a parents opposition to immunization because of sincere religious or philosophical reason. Exemption forms must be provided annually and are kept on file in your childs health record. In the event of an outbreak of a disease (determined by the State CDC) for which your child is not immunized, the child will be excluded from school for a period of time determined by State of Maine rules.

Lice Policy
Head lice are small parasitic insects that live on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host. Head lice are not known to transmit infectious disease and are not a reflection on parenting skills. Head lice are transmitted mainly by head to head contact. As a precaution, please remind your child not to share hats, combs, and other hair accessories with other children. Children who appear to be symptomatic (persistent scratching) will be referred to the school nurse by the teacher. Based on findings by the nurse, actions will be taken in accordance with the schools policy.

Medication
Medicationboth prescription and nonprescriptionshould be administered outside school hours. Medication can only be given at school if it is part of a physicians established medical plan of care and is accompanied by a physicians note. Medication is kept in a centrally located locked area and is labeled with childs name, name of medication, dosage and when it is to be administered. No medication is to be kept in a teachers desk or in students possession with the exception of inhalers, epi-pens and diabetic medications IF the physician, parent and school nurse agree the child may carry and self administer. Permission must be accompanied by the following written information: childs name, name of medication, dosage, date prescribed, date of expiration, doctors name and possible side effects.

School Insurance
Contact the office for information to obtain insurance for school hours only or for a specific 24 hour/day. school related event.

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Opportunities For You to Support NCS

You can also help NCS in a variety of ways from your home.

Box Tops for Education . . . Make a contribution to NCS every time you shop for groceries! Simply clip and save the box top for education logo from packages. Send them to the NCS office at any time during the school year.

H.E.L.P. SCHOOLS . . . Look for a display at Damariscottas Hannaford

and leave your cash register receipt in the NCS slot. This link provides more information about the H.E.L.P. Schools program:

http://www.hannaford.com/Contents/Our_Company/Community/programs/hhs.shtml

The NCS Bottle Shed . . . Money raised by the Shed helps the 8th grade class.

End-of-the year

profits are donated to the next class in line at NCS. Consider leaving your returnable bottles and cans at the shed located at the entrance to the school.

Organizations
Nobleboro Parent Teacher Organization (NPTO)
The NPTO generously provides extra funding and specials programs for NCS students. It offers a friendly atmosphere to plan and support entichment opportunities at our school. The purpose of the NPTO is to develop open communication among parents, teachers and students/ NPTO supports the teaching staff, both in school policy and by assisting with school functions. Our focus is to provide enrichment for Nobleboro students and to sponsor community events. We invite all parents, teachers, the staff at NCS, and interested community members to join us! The NPTO has monthly meetings throughout the school year. Dates of meetings appear on the online school calendar.

NCS School Committee

This is an elected five-member board that determines the policies for the school. Public meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6 pm at NCS. Parent, student, staff and community participation is welcomed.

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Transportation
Bus transportation is provided for students residing in Nobleboro. Appropriate conduct is expected while waiting for and riding the bus. The bus rules that follow should be reviewed with your child. The right of students to ride the bus is conditional on appropriate behavior and ability to follow these rules. Walkers or bike riders should arrive no earlier than 8:10 am. Families of students who are driven to school may arrive between 7:50 and 8:10 am. park in the bus circle during school hours. Please do not

If the entire student body must be sent home early due to deteriorating conditions, or in cases of a schedule change, the school will make every effort to notify parents.

Bike Riders
Students must be in 5th grade or higher to ride a bike to school. State law requires helmet use for bicyclists under age 16 and encouraging bicycle safety training. Parents are encouraged to review these links with their children: http://www.bikemaine.org/pdfs/BCMSafety.pdf http://www.bikemaine.org/pdfs/RulesMotoristsBicyclists.pdf A helmet is required when riding to/from school.

Bus Procedures
Should a student need to ride a different bus, a permission note must be sent to school. Please include the date, students name, new location, signature of parent, and a telephone number. If a child will consistently ride that bus on a particular day, a blanket note may be written. Changes can be made; but please understand that space is sometimes limited. The School Board has approved out-of-town stops due to daycare issues. They are Kings Korner, CLCYMCA and Y-CARE. No student is allowed to use the NCS bus for transportation to the YMCA unless they are participating in a sanctioned after-school activity.

Transportation Disciplinary Procedures

Proper student behavior is vital. Distractions of the bus driver can contribute to accidents. The school disciplinary policy will be implemented in the event that a problem occurs. If the inappropriate behavior continues, students may lose their bus-riding privilege for extended periods of time. Parents have the right to appeal a loss of riding privilege to the Superintendent of Schools.

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Meeting the Bus

All students are to wait outside for the bus. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. All students must be on time. Please allow 5 minutes (+) leeway for the bus. Students walking on the highway to a bus stop should always walk on the left shoulder of the road facing traffic. Students should walknot runwhen crossing the highway. Students should not cross the road until motioned by the bus driver. Students should stand quietly while waiting for the bus. Students may not run alongside the bus when it is moving.

On the bus:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Students shall obey the driver who has full charge of the bus. Students shall go to assigned seatswithout crowding or pushingand remain seated while the bus is in motion. Students shall not fight or scuffle in the bus or create any disturbance. Students shall not mar or deface the bus. Payment for damage to seats or other equipment will be the students responsibility. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of the bus. Students must not shout or wave to pedestrians or occupants of other vehicles, or throw objects out of or within the bus. Students shall refrain from talking with the driver except in an emergency. Students shall not sit on lunchboxes, backpacks or books, or place them in the aisle. Students shall not open windows; the bus driver should do this.

10. Students should not eat food on the bus. 11. Prior to alighting from the bus, students shall remain seated until the bus stops. 12. If a student is the last one in a seat, (s)he should be sure that the window is closed. 13. If a student must cross a street after leaving the bus, (s)he should go to the front of the bus and wait until the bus driver directs him/her to cross.

The estimated bus schedule is printed in the Lincoln County News shortly before the school year begins and appears on the NCS website. Please also see FIRST STUDENT bus rules, which are distributed to all students.

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Rules for Behavior

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE

Nobleboro Central School Code of Conduct

At NCS each student has the following rights and has the responsibility of ensuring these rights for others. The right to a quiet and orderly place to learn The right to have feelings and ideas respected The right to personal safety and freedom from intimidation The right to have personal belongings protected. The following lists are specific examples that reflect our expectations that all students and adults will behave in a manner that is helpful, kind, safe and polite.

Classroom
Each class will develop rules for behavior with their teacher at the beginning of each year. Class rules will be posted and a copy will be sent home. Examples of the expectations are: Follow directions the first time they are given Speak respectfully to all at all times Care for school and personal property Keep hands and feet to yourself Exhibit proper manners at all times.

Halls/Bathrooms
Walk at all times. Students will have passes whenever they leave the classroom. Gr. 5-8 will use the jr. high bathrooms. Gr. 3-4 will use the lower lobby bathrooms. Artwork and displays are to be viewed, not touched.

Lunchroom
Use quiet voices and polite language. Keep hands and feet to yourself. Sit on the seat on your bottom. Eat your own food. Stay seated until the duty teacher gives permission for you to get up for scraping or dismissal.

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NCS Discipline Procedure

We need rules to protect the rights of each student. The purpose of a discipline procedure is to establish standards of desired or expected behavior, to foster appropriate behavior, to define undesirable or disruptive conduct, and to specify reasonable procedures and disciplinary options for correcting misbehavior. Provisions of this policy apply on school property, at school-sponsored events, while students are enroute to or from school, and while students are being transported on a school bus. This procedure separates misbehavior into three types of interventions that will be addressed, at varying levels, and some of the types of misbehavior are listed below. Depending on the severity of the event and/ or the repetition of an offense, higher impact interventions may be implemented.

Types of Misbehavior Disruptive

Any form of distractive behavior Cheating Class Tardiness Disrespectful or abusive speech or actions Failure to follow a teachers directions Failure to submit required note(s) Gum Chewing Pushing, shoving or roughhousing Littering Throwing objects Unauthorized use of school equipment (phone, copier, computer, etc.) Severe Continuation of minor offenses Defacing school and/or peoples property Cutting class Disruptive behavior on bus or at bus stop Fighting Harassment of other persons Defiant behavior Leaving school grounds or an assigned area without permission Obscene language and/or gestures Possession of illegal or dangerous substances or items such as (but not limited to) knives, fireworks, guns, drugs, tobacco, matches, lighters, laser pointers, etc. (All illegal behaviors will be addressed through adopted policies.) Repeated school tardiness Threat to others Truancy Using and/or supplying forged notes or illegal excuses Vandalism (willful or malicious damage to school property or the property of

others)

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1st Stage

Informal Teacher Intervention (ITI)

The stage represents 90% of all the discipline interventions conducted at school. It is an interaction between a staff member and a student to address some type of behavior correction. Disciplinary Options Student/teacher conference Parental contact Classroom detention (loss of that days after-school activities) Withdrawal of privileges within the classroom Work detail consistent with infraction.

2nd Stage

Formal Disciplinary Action (FDA)

The intervention in this stage is carried out by the staff member and is reflective of either a repeat offense (where the informal procedure was not effective) or an offense deemed serious enough by the staff member that a greater consequence and action is required. Once the misbehavior is addressed, the staff member will complete a Formal Disciplinary Action (FDA) that will list the specifics of the offense along with consequences. The FDA is sent home with the student to be signed by the parents. These forms must be returned to the staff member the following day or the student will be automatically sent to the office for an Administrative Disciplinary Referral (ADR). Any time an FDA is sent home, please discuss the event with your child and support appropriate behavior in school. Your signature does not mean that you agree with the consequences. (You may want to speak with the staff member issuing the FDA, and they to you.) The signature, however, does acknowledge that you have seen the FDA and have spoken to your child.

Disciplinary Options
Any of the options from Stage One Conference/phone conversation with parent(s) Referral to Student Assistance Team (SAT) Temporary removal from class into custody of Principal

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3rd Stage

Administrative Disciplinary Referral (ADR)

This intervention is reserved for either repeated noncompliance with school expectations or offenses whose nature is so serious that a decision is made to skip the other two stages. At this stage, the student is in the presence of either the principal or one of the Lead Teachers (should the principal be away). A phone call is made immediately to the parent(s) to alert them to the offense and the administrator will complete an ADR form. This form will be sent home with the child and will also require a parents signature and return to school the following day. Any student failing to comply with this expectation will face increased consequences.

Disciplinary Options
Any appropriate options from Stages One or Two Conference with the parent(s) *In-school suspension *Office detention Social probation (conditional participation in school activities) Suspension from student activities Withdrawal of privileges *Student will lose the privilege to attend or participate in any school-sponsored after-school activities for the duration of the consequence.

Special Notes
In any and all severe disciplinary events, actions taken may be at the discretion of the school principal. Therefore, detention, suspension, or any other appropriate consequences may be administered in a manner fitting the violation.

We believe strongly in a full and cooperative partnership with students and their parents. We pledge to meet with students and parents as often as it is necessary to achieve the desired behavioral change. Parents are always encouraged to communicate directly with the staff member involved in a disciplinary event in order to receive a complete report of the nature of the event.

Other
Bomb threats constitute not only a violation of school policy, but also a violation of civil and criminal law. Law enforcement officers, with strong cooperation of the NCS administration and staff, will pursue an investigation and subsequent prosecution of all perpetrators with strong sanctions made in cases where students are involved in making the threat. Time lost to bomb threats shall be made up in accordance with a plan presented by the NCS Principal and AOS #93 Superintendent and approved by the Nobleboro School Committee.

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Legal Information
HarassmentStudents
The Board recognizes the right of each student to perform in an atmosphere that is free of intimidation, hostility and offensiveness. In order to ensure such an atmosphere, employees of AOS 93 should not engage in harassment of students, and students are not to harass other students. Acts of harassment based upon race, color sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap are not only a violation of this policy, but also constitute illegal discrimination under state and federal laws.

Examples of prohibited harassment

Unwelcomed sexual advances, gestures, comments or contact Threats Offensive jokes Ridicule, slurs, derogatory action or remarks Students should also be advised of the importance of informing the harasser that his/her behavior is unwelcome, offensive, in poor taste, or highly inappropriate. Students who believe that they are victims of harassment should report such occurrences to the School Counselor, Principal or Affirmative Action Coordinator, or utilize the grievance procedure. The Affirmative Action Coordinator shall advise the person who has allegedly been harassed of the various options available to the person: Human Rights Commission Complaint: Title IX Civil Action; or formal request for discipline by the Superintendent and/or Board. Appropriate information regarding harassment and recourse shall be posted in a prominent and accessible location in each work place in the unit. Education and training shall take place as required by law for students.

Legal Reference:
Title IX of 1972 Educational Amendments Act Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act Guidelines of Equal Employment Opportunity Comm. PL 1991, Chapter 474 5 MRSA Section 4613.2.26 MRSA Section 806, 807.

Notification of Rights under FERPA

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (eligible students) certain rights with respect to the students education records. A. The right to inspect and review the students education records within 46 days of the date the Nobleboro Central School receives a request of access. Parents of eligible students should submit to the school principal, or his designee, a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. B. The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. They should write to the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. C. The right to consent to disclose personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility. Upon request the Nobleboro Central School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
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D. The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Nobleboro Central School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office US Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-4605 E. The Nobleboro Central School may make public, at its discretion, personally identifiable information from the education records of a student without parental consent, if the information has been designated as directory information by the school. This school unit has designated the following information as directory information: students name; participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletes, honors and awards received and other information that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. F. Such information will be disclosed if the parent of the student informs the school unit, in writing, by July 1 for the upcoming school year and within 30 days after enrollment, whichever is later, that such information is not to be designated as directory information with respect to that student. Any such notice should be sent to the Superintendent of Schools at the following address: Superintendent of Schools 767 Main Street 1A Damariscotta, ME 04543 Under Maine Law, Nobleboro Central School shall not publish on the Internet without written parental consent any information, whether the directory or otherwise, that identifies a student, including but not limited to, the students full name, photograph, personal biography, email address, home address, date of birth, social security number and parents names.

Policy Statement
A. It is the policy of AOS 93 to ensure equal employment and educational opportunities and affirmative action regardless of race, sex, color, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, handicap or religion in accordance with all federal and state legislation relative to discrimination. B. Inquiries can be made to , Affirmative Action/Title I Section 504 Coordinator AOS #93, Damariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 563-3044 or to Maine Human Rights Commission State House Station #51 Augusta, ME 04220 (207) 289.2326.

or to: Director, US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, John W. McCormack, Post Office & Court Building Office Square, Boston, MA 02109 (617) 223-9667

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