Bullying Prohibition

An act of bullying, by either an individual student or a group of students, is expressly prohibited on school premises, on  school district property, at school functions or activities, or on school transportation. This policy applies not only to students  who directly engage in an act of bullying but also to students who, by their indirect behavior, condone or support another  student’s act of bullying.  See School District 917 Policy 514 for information on bullying prohibition at: https://www.isd917.org/about/school_board/policies/500_instruction

Standards of Student Behavior

The Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook explains what staff and schools do to create an environment that supports  student learning. It is also a tool to help students and their families understand the consequences for behavior that is not appropriate in school. The information in this handbook helps us all to create safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments. Schools also work to create positive, safe, and respectful learning environments by implementing proactive strategies  and programs in which students are taught positive behavioral and social practices. Some programs include:

• Responsive Classroom 

• Conscious Discipline 

• Restorative Practices 

• Conflict Resolution 

The Intermediate 917 School Board creates and adopts policies to guide the actions of everyone in the district. The  superintendent, with the administrative team, develops procedures to show how these policies will be implemented. Principals and program administrators may add further rules and procedures necessary for their students, staff, and school  community. Teachers and other staff then work with students to set and follow the expectations for how they will work together in each classroom. Adult staff members are held to high standards of behavior and are subject to all applicable laws, school board policies, and human resources’ rules and practices.

This handbook applies to incidents and situations that occur on any property owned or controlled by the district or occurring in connection with any activity sponsored by or associated with the district. This handbook may also apply to incidents involving Intermediate 917 students if an unapproved connection or association to the district or its staff is explicitly or implicitly stated or inferred (e.g., hazing).

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students who attend School District 917 DCALS and CTE have a responsibility to teachers, other staff, and fellow students to participate with purposeful progress towards their educational goal. Students have other rights guaranteed by the Constitution and by state and local laws. The rights and responsibilities in this handbook are not all-inclusive and do not cover every situation that may arise.

Minnesota Department of Education Statewide Assessments

For more information regarding parental and student rights regarding Minnesota Statewide Assessments, please visit this website: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/tests/