Auditing, Assessments, Student Recognition, Student Rights & Responsibilities

Policy on Auditing

When a student wishes to take a class for a second time to review the material, he/she may audit the class. A class may be taken a second time for no grade, or, if the grade improves as a result of auditing the class, the improved grade will replace the previous grade. No additional credit will be given.

Summer School

When a student takes a summer school course(s) whether it is for credit recovery or because they can't fit the course(s) into their regular daily schedule, they will receive a grade of CR/NC and not a letter grade for the course(s.)

Student Rights & Responsibilities

The rules and procedures of the school are designed to allow each student to obtain a safe, orderly, and appropriate education. Students can expect their rights to freedom of expression and association and to fair treatment as long as they respect those rights for their fellow students and staff. Students will be expected to follow teacher’s directions and to obey all school rules. Disciplinary procedures are designed to ensure due process before a student is removed because of his/her behavior.

Parents have the right to know how their student is succeeding in school and will be provided information on a regular basis and as needed, when concerns arise. Many times it will be the student’s responsibility to deliver that information. If necessary, the mail or hand delivery may be used to ensure contact. Parents are encouraged to build a two-way link with their student’s teachers and support staff by informing the staff of suggestions or concerns that may help their student better accomplish his/her educational goals.

Students must arrive at school on time, prepared to learn and participate in the educational program. If, for some reason, this is not possible, the student should seek help from the attendance secretary.

Student Assessment

The Board of Education shall, in compliance with law and rules of the State Board of Education, assess student achievement and needs in designated subject areas in order to determine the progress of students and to assist them in attaining District goals.

Each student's proficiencies and needs will be assessed by staff members upon his/her entrance into the District and annually thereafter. Procedures for such assessments will include, but need not be limited to, teacher observation techniques, cumulative student records, student performance data collected through standard testing programs, student portfolios, exhibitions, and physical examinations.

Recognition of Student Achievement

Students who have displayed significant achievements during the course of the year are recognized for their accomplishments. Areas that may merit recognition include but are not limited to academics, athletics, performing arts, citizenship and volunteerism. Recognition for such activities is initiated by the staff and coordinated by the office.

Student Fees, Fines and Supplies

The District will provide all basic supplies needed to complete the required course curriculum. The student and/or his/her family may choose to purchase their own supplies if they desire to have a greater quantity or quality of supplies, or desire to help conserve the limited resources for use by others. The teacher or appropriate administrator may recommend useful supplies for these purposes.

Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment. The fine will be used to pay for the damage, not to make a profit.

Honor Rolls

Any awards or honors bestowed upon a student for academic achievement will be done so at the discretion of the teacher and/or building principal.

Athletic Awards

Requirements for athletic awards are developed by each head coach with the approval of the Athletic Director. These requirements will be reviewed with interested students by the appropriate coach.

Special Awards

Any awards or honors bestowed upon a student will be done so at the discretion of the teacher and/or building principal.