In addition to the established student handbook from Hibbing High School, we would like to point out a few specific areas that specifically concern online learning.
Less Than A Normal Course Load - All students must be fully enrolled (as defined by the Minnesota Department of Education) – minimum of four classes and one study hall. This includes students enrolled in PSEO classes. Students must be on track to meet the school’s graduation requirements in four years (8 consecutive semesters) beginning with the first day of attendance in the 9th grade.
Special Education Programs - These rules are applicable to students enrolled in Special Education programs; exceptions, with regard to academic performance and conduct, would be noted in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP cannot make exceptions to stated academic standards.
Administrative Prerogative - The Principal reserves the right to declare a student eligible or ineligible for any appropriate period.
● Home school must be registered with ISD 701 Online Eligibility .
● Students enrolled in an online school like Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), are fully eligible.
● Not all online schools are created equally in the eyes of the MSHSL. Contact the activities director if you have any questions.
Teachers are expected to communicate with parents/guardians via ParentSquare, which may be set up using the app, as email, or as a texting service. Parents/guardians are expected to monitor their student’s attendance and grades via PowerSchool. Both portals can be accessed at the Parents link on the district’s webpage. Parents/guardians may also set up these portals with the main office.
The northeast end of the Memorial Building parking lot is designated for student parking during school hours. Students must follow school rules and respect the parking lot and surrounding area by picking up any garbage and keeping noise levels to a minimum. Parking lots on school property are designated for school staff and visitors by permit only. On-street parking spots around the school are designated for school staff and residents by permit only. Students that park in permit lots or street parking around the school will be towed and/or ticketed at the owner’s expense.
Transportation is available for all students as a privilege, but may be revoked for inappropriate behavior as outlined in the Bus Expectations and Rules on the district’s webpage. The district uses two transportation companies for bussing, Shubat Transportation and TacTran Transportation. Shubat drives bus numbers 49 through 61 and drops off/picks up students on 7th Avenue. TacTran drives bus numbers 81 through 102 and drops off/picks up students on 9th Avenue. Parents/guardians may contact Todd Saatoff at todd.saatoff@isd701.org or at 218-208-0845, ext. 3 with any questions about transportation or bus routes.
Materials that are part of the basic educational program of each class are provided with state, federal, and local funds at no charge to the student. Students are expected to provide their own pencils, paper, erasers, and notebooks for classes. There may be required fees or deposits depending on the class they have registered for. Fees will also be assessed if materials are not returned.
Hibbing Public Schools are required by law to give the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in Reading, Math and Science. The MCAs are standardized tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. Students are given the Reading MCA in grades 7, 8, and 10; the Math MCA in grades 7, 8, and 11; and the Science MCA in grades 9 and 10. Dates for district assessments are posted on the district website at the beginning of each school year. Families may elect to opt-out of testing by completing the form and turning it into the office. The district also uses the FastBridge testing system to administer standardized assessments throughout the year. FastBridge combines Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT) and Curriculum-Based Measures (CBM) to screen students, identify skill gaps, and offer proven recommendations for reading instruction and diagnostic reading and math interventions.
If an excessive amount of student work is missing for absences or medical reasons, a grade will be marked as incomplete at the discretion of individual teachers. All incompletes must be resolved by the end of the following grading period or by June 30th for quarter 4. If they are not resolved, the grade will become an F and credit will not be received.
Students must drop a class within the first week of each semester. Schedule changes will only be made if students have a legitimate reason for the change. After the first week, a student may only change a class after there has been a meeting between the student, teacher, parent/guardian, counselor and member of administration. Registration for honors classes requires a teacher request and an agreement between parents/guardians and students. Students that are new to the district and request honors classes will only be done so under the following conditions: seats available, assessment results and teacher agreement.
Student Responsibilities: Students are responsible for attending all assigned classes and study hall every day that school is in session. Students are responsible for following the correct procedures and requesting any missed assignments or tests when absent for each class. Students are also responsible for checking their grades and attendance on PowerSchool throughout each grading period and communicating with teachers about any discrepancies.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities: Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring their student is attending school, informing the school in the event their student is absent, and to work cooperatively with the school to support their student’s learning in all aspects. Parents/guardians are also responsible for checking their student’s grades and attendance on PowerSchool and communicating with teachers and administration if any issues arise.
Teacher Responsibilities: Teachers are responsible for accurate reporting of grades and attendance each day school is in session. Teachers are responsible for providing students with any missing assignments or tests due to an excused absence within the deadline for makeup work. Teachers are also responsible for working cooperatively with students, parents/guardians and administration to support student learning in all aspects.
Administration Responsibilities: Administrators are responsible for requiring students to attend all assigned classes and that teachers are keeping accurate records of student grades and attendance. Administrators are responsible for applying all procedures and rules uniformly to teachers and students. Administrators are also responsible for working cooperatively with students, parents/guardians and teachers to support student learning in all aspects.
Students will receive rules and regulations pertaining to cheating/plagiarism from each teacher and a copy will be available upon request. If the cheating/plagiarism results in an automatic failure for a grading period, parents will be notified.
See the Full Student Handbook here.