The CY Student Handbook gives students all information needed to be successful as a student at CY Junior High. It includes rules and regulations as well as other pertinent information. The handbook is updated each year.
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CY Junior High School
Home of the Cyclones
Telephone (307) 577-4474 Fax (307) 233-2683
Administration
Dr. Dean Braughton Mr. Michael Jennings Mrs. Amy Dorman
August 2007
Dear CY Students and Parents,
Welcome
Welcome to CY Junior High School! In the grand picture of life, your years in junior high will be relatively short. Thus, make the most of it. Use it to grow intellectually, emotionally, socially --- enjoy yourself and have fun. If you choose to make the best of this time, good things will happen. Yes, you can achieve academically, participate in school or community activities, and have fun at the same time! It is your choice! If you have a problem, talk with someone. If you don't understand, ask a question. If you still have the problem or still don't
understand, talk to someone else---be it a friend, teacher, counselor, custodian, principal, cook, or secretary. We're all here to help in any way that we can.
The time at CY is your time for personal growth and exploration. Your attitude and actions will determine your degree of success. You are a unique, precious individual who will meet many people at CY who will help you make the most of your time here. It's your choice!
Have a great 2007-2008 school year!
Dean Braughton Michael Jennings Amy Dorman
Natrona County School District Mission Statement
Natrona County School District prepares each student for living in a changing world. Learning occurs in a safe and nurturing environment which recognizes the diversity of individuals and assures equity for all. Each student develops appropriate attitudes toward, as well as skills and abilities in:
*a common core of knowledge
*creative thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making
*personal, ethical, and aesthetic awareness
*life skills
*accessing and processing information
*understanding and applying the principles of economic systems
*lifelong learning
Natrona county school district commits to dynamic partnerships with students, parents, businesses, and the community to assist students to work productively in a free enterprise system, to achieve personal fulfillment, and to serve their community, state, nation, and world.
NCSD #1 Student Discipline And Conduct Handbook
The policies and procedures outlined in CY’s Student/Parent Guide complement those contained in the NCSD #1 Student Discipline and Conduct Handbook. Your copies of Building and District Handbooks should be read carefully and kept for future reference. (Extra copies of both are available at CY.)
Staff, students and parents cooperating and working together will provide the best possible learning environment for CY students.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Natrona County School District No. 1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in employment, treatment, admission or access to educational programs and activities. Inquiries concerning perceived discrimination may be referred to Student Services at the school district, 970 N. Glenn Road, Casper, Wyoming 82601, (307) 577-0253, or the Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, Second Floor, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82004-0050, (307) 777-6198.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. It is the policy of CYJH that educational activities, employment programs and services are offered without regard to race, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age.
CY MISSION STATEMENT
We at CY we are committed to empowering students
to reach their potential in a positive learning environment.
We believe
ÿ In empowering students by teaching them to be responsible for their actions;
ÿ In preparing students to live in the real world and to assume the responsibilities inherent therein;
ÿ All students and staff have ability, knowledge, and worth;
ÿ It takes cooperation between parents, teachers, and community to create a functional and successful child in society.
School Goals for 2007-2008
•All students will improve in math problem solving in the content areas.
•All students will improve in writing across the curriculum.
CY JUNIOR HIGH 2007-2008 STAFF
CORE Teaching Staff:
6th Grade CORE:
Mrs. Rochelle Mr. LeClere
7th Grade CORE:
Mrs. Bainter Mrs. BeeBout
Mrs. Bueno Mrs. VanHise
7th/8th Grade CORE:
Mrs. Erdahl Mrs. Strand
Mr. Sybrant Mrs. Willis
8th Grade CORE: Mrs. Johnson Ms. Newman
Mr. Delany Mr. Bower
9th Grade:
CORE 9C Mrs. Lijewski Mr. Brater
Mrs. Boyes Mr. Myers
CORE 9Y Mr. Reese Mrs. Brutsman
Mr. Keith Mr. Zaharas
Special Education Teaching Staff:
Mrs. Hilde Mrs. Lewan Mrs. Medinger
Mrs. Parks Mrs. Wise Ms. Gilstad
Electives/Extensions Teaching Staff:
Mrs. Atkinson Mr. Browning Mrs. Clements
Mrs. Clark Mrs. Dunbar Mrs. Hagar
Mr. Vance Mr. Millay Ms. Maguire
Mr. Phillips Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Weis
Ms. Pollock
Certified Academic Tutors:
Mrs. Smith Mrs. Keller
Instructional Facilitators:
Mrs. Flicek Mrs. Marquardt
CY JUNIOR HIGH 2006-2007 SUPPORT STAFF
Dr. Braughton Principal
Mr. Jennings Principal
Mrs. Dorman Administrative Manager
Mrs. Bovie Office Manager
Mrs. Hampton Receptionist/Attendance Coordinator
Ms. Hendrickson Office Assistant
Mrs. Brooks Office Clerk
Mrs. Thies Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Estes Registrar
Mrs. Hughes Diagnostician
Mrs. Waddell Consultant Assistant
Mrs. Shaeffer School Nurse
Mrs. Fairservis Social Worker
Mrs. Orpet CWCC Counselor
Ms. Woodfill Librarian
Ms. Radke Library Clerk
Mr. Dale Campus Security
Ms. Gillham Student Monitor
Mrs. Imus ISS Supervisor
Ms. Meadows Custodian Supervisor
Mrs. Ross Lead Custodian
Mrs. Thomas Cafeteria Manager
Paraprofessionals:
Mrs. Auen Mrs. Barkell Mrs. Brummond
Mrs. Sorter Mrs. Kronland Ms. Noel
Mrs. Oliver Mrs. Smith Mrs. Waugaman
STUDENT COUNCIL 2007-2008
Student Council Sponsors: Mrs. Brutsman and Mrs. Bueno
Student Body President and Student Body Vice President - to be elected in the Fall
Three class representatives will be chosen from each grade in October. Please consider becoming active in this organization and running for one of these positions.
2007-2008 CYJH SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 8 - Schedule Pickup for 8th-9th Grade Students
August 13 - All teachers – Staff Development
August 17 - Schedule Pickup for 6th-7th Grade Students
August 20 - Classes Begin
August 22 - Picture Day
September 3 - No School - Labor Day - Office closed
September 6 - Back to School Night - 6:30 P.M.
October 18 - 1st Quarter ends
October 19 - No School - Fall Break
October 25 - No School - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 21-23 - No School - Thanksgiving - Office closed
December 21 - No School - 2nd Quarter ends
December 24-Jan 8 - No School - Winter Break for students
January 2-8 - Winter Bridges for students
January 9 - School Reconvenes – 2nd Semester begins
January 21 - No School - Martin Luther King Day - Office closed
February 18 - No School - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 7 - 3rd Quarter Ends
March 10-14 - No School - Spring Break
March 21 - No School - Good Friday - Office closed
April 21 - Make-up Snow Day (or vacation)
May 8 - 9th Grade Awards Assembly - 6:30 P.M.
May 26 - No School - Memorial Day - Office closed
May 29 - 4th Quarter ends – _ day for students
June 9 - Report Cards Mailed
Beginning August 28, 2007 every Tuesday is “Packet Tuesday” in 6th and 7th grade.
Every other Tuesday is “Packet Tuesday” in 8th and 9th grade.
Be sure to ask your liaison teacher about “Packet Tuesday”.
Be sure to ask your liaison teacher about “Packet Tuesday.”
NCSD #1 Athletic Calendar 2007-2008
7th/8th Grade 9th Grade
First Season: First Season:
7th Football/Volleyball/Cross Country 9th Football/Volleyball
Aug 20 – Oct 4, 2007 Aug. 13 - Oct. 13, 2007
8th Football/Volleyball
Aug 20 – Oct 4, 2007
Second Season: Second Season:
8th Girls Basketball/6th -8th Wrestling 9th Wrestling/Basketball
Oct. 8 – Nov 30, 2007 Nov. 12, 2007 – Feb 16, 2008
Third Season:
8th Boys Basketball
Dec 3, 2007 – Feb 8, 2008
Fourth Season: Fourth Season:
7th Boys/Girls Basketball 9th Track/Soccer
Feb. 11 – April 4, 2008 March 3 – May 16, 2008
6 – 8 Boys & Girls Track
March 31 - May 09, 2008
CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
CY Junior High, in cooperation with the Natrona County School District Crisis Management team, has developed contingency plans in the event of the following crises:
Emergency School Closure
Tragedy Affecting Students or Employees
Tornado or Earthquake
Fire or Flood
Bomb Threat
Violence (Hostage, Shooting, Out of Control Student, Civil Disturbance, Fights)
Explosion
Weapons in School
Hazardous Materials
Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens
Search & Seizure
A copy of this Crisis Management Manual is available for public review in the CY office. In the event that school must be evacuated all students will be on the football field. However, during inclement weather 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be housed at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church and 9th grade students at Boyd Avenue Baptist Church. If school must be canceled for the remainder of the day, all Casper media will be notified. The school will take the following action:
a. Bus students will be transported home.
b. Students within walking distance will be sent home
c. Parents may pick all other students up either at the football field or at the respective church.
A further reminder to parents that :
1. Parents are asked to listen to Casper Radio/T.V. in the event of a crisis as all CY phone lines may be jammed or we may be out of the building.
2. Parents are asked to notify the principal of any circumstances involving a CY student or staff member that could be defined as a crisis.
3. CY building administrations will review pertinent crisis information with all classes during student orientation the first several weeks of school.
4. In addition, students and staff will ACTUALLY PRACTICE the following:
Evacuation Drill Minimum of 5 times per year
Tornado Practice annually by moving students to designated safe areas in the building.
Emergency School Closure Anually practice closure of school and evacuation to the football field.
Blood Borne Pathogens Pertinent information will be introduced the beginning of each school year.
Lock Down Drill/Intruder Practice annually
Bomb Threat Practice annually
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
CY continues to foster our Middle School practices through our teaming philosophy. CORE teams, composed of 2 to 4 teachers each, will instruct students in math, science, social studies, and language arts. A collaboration period will be provided to each team. During the collaboration period the teams will focus on individual student needs, improving school-parent communication, interdisciplinary teaching, curriculum alignment to standards, and planning for activities.
The sixth and seventh grade programs will focus on making the transition from a self-contained elementary classroom to the middle level setting more positive and less stressful. The 8th grade will be based on the same interdisciplinary team premise as 6th/7th grades. The transition aspect will not be present, rather teams will key in upon unique social, emotional, physical, and educational aspects of this grade. The goal of 9th grade is to help students make a successful transition from junior high to senior high. The same teaming practices will be used to build the realization and acceptance by 9th graders that their classes, time and credits count toward high school graduation.
Our exploratory/elective teacher teams (E CORE) complement our CORE Teams by working together to provide a well rounded total educational experience.
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS: Football (Excluding 6th Grade), Volleyball (Girls Only), Basketball, Wrestling, and Track
9th grade students may participate at high school level in the following sports: Swimming, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Track, Tennis and Skiing.
Athletic and Activity Eligibility Requirements
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade:
Seventh and eighth grade eligibility policies and procedures will be the same as the ninth through twelfth Board Policy with one exception:
A sixth, seventh, or eighth grade CY student athlete found to be ineligible at the 4 1/2 week or 9 week check point may become eligible after five school days if deficiencies are corrected and requirements have been met. Eligibility rules become effective the Monday following mid quarter grade checks.
Individual schools may wish to check eligibility more often than at 4 1/2 week intervals and may also choose to use conduct as grounds for eligibility.
Ninth Grade:
To be eligible to participate in activities sanctioned by the Wyoming High School Activities Association, a student must maintain a C average in at least five subjects. Previous fourth quarter grades determine first quarter eligibility for grade 10.
¸ A student must not fail more than one subject in order to maintain his or her eligibility, regardless of the number of subjects taken.
¸ Grade averages for students in activities will be checked at each mid-term (approximately
4 1/2 weeks) and at the end of each nine week grading period. Eligibility rules become effective the Monday following grade checks.
¸ A student who does not maintain the average C grade or is failing more than one subject at the mid term check will be ineligible until the deficiencies are corrected and the C average is achieved.
¸ If the deficiencies are not corrected by the end of the nine week grading period, the student will be ineligible for another 4 1/2 weeks or until the next GPA check.
¸ A student may practice while ineligible with permission of the sponsor or coach, but may not appear publicly in competition or travel under school auspices to such competition.
¸ Special education (handicapped) students will be expected to meet the same requirements as regular education students since each student, through child study committee action, is placed into an individualized educational program that is designed for academic success.
¸ The regulations of W.H.S.A.A. and those of the Natrona County School District shall govern all W.H.S.A.A. sanctioned activities.
¸ Poor conduct or inappropriate behavior, as determined by the school administration, shall be grounds for ineligibility. This statement pertains to general conduct, not just the particular activity in which the student is involved.
¸ Extenuating circumstances may be appealed to the building principal.
Junior High School Athletic and Activity Seasons
Extra curricular activity is defined as all approved school performances or competitions in which students voluntarily participate.
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES - Seasons will be established as outlined by the WHSAA calendar (9th grade) and/or by the District and building event coordinator(s) in the Junior High Athletic Handbook.
CHEERLEADERS/ PEP CLUB - From the first day of practice of Fall Sports season until the final culminating event of the Winter Sports season.
The Code of Conduct applies to those taking part in the following list of activities for twenty (20) school days prior to any extra curricular activity and/or any District/Regional/State or National Events.
Clubs and Activities at CYJH
Annual Art Club Band Cheerleaders
Computer Club Drama Flute Choir Geography Club
Jazz Band Jazz Choir Math Club Nat’l Jr. Honor Society
Newspaper Orchestra Robotics Science Club
Spanish Club Spelling Club Stock Market Club Student Council
CODE OF CONDUCT
Introduction
The Natrona County School District recognizes that participation in athletics and co-curricular clubs and activities is a "privilege,” not a "right".
Students who volunteer to participate in the Natrona County School District athletic or co-curricular club and activity programs do so with the understanding that they must observe some regulations that are more restrictive than those relating to the general student community.
This administrative regulation applies to students who participate in athletics or co-curricular clubs and activities, and is in effect during the entire academic school year and during the dates as set by the WHSAA and/or schools of NCSD #1. This administrative regulation is in addition to the current District Student Discipline and Conduct Policy. Suspensions from activities shall not prevent a student from taking part in practice sessions. Students who are suspended may not suit up with the team, nor will they be allowed to travel.
The Code shall apply to those athletic teams, co-curricular clubs and activities that require participation on an interscholastic level and/or exceed normal classroom requirements.
District Conduct Regulations
Students who volunteer to participate on any athletic team, co-curricular club or activity will not use, possess, transfer, or disperse any tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or controlled substances (drugs). Students will not confiscate (steal), destroy or vandalize private or public property. This will include but not be limited to theft, shoplifting, breaking and entering, and vandalism.
Students covered by the Code of Conduct who violate Municipal, State, or Federal codes (excluding minor traffic violations) will incur punishment as outlined in this administrative regulation.
It is understood that local law enforcement will be notified whenever school personnel confiscate alcohol products, controlled substances, tobacco products, or suspected stolen merchandise. The penalty administered by the Justice System may be different, and in addition to penalties outlined in school board policies and administrative regulations.
Party Rule
Participants are expected to avoid situations/gathering where illegal substances (alcohol/drugs/tobacco) are available to underage youth. Participants need to take positive action to avoid situations where illegal substances are present. A plan should include information about the situation/gathering prior to attending and take action immediately to leave the situation/gathering if illegal substances are present. Failure to take appropriate steps to avoid these types of situations will result in a Code violation.
Suspensions
All activities with fewer than All activities with 10 or more
10 events including but not events including but not
limited to the following: limited to the following:
Football Volleyball
Cross Country Basketball
Tennis Wrestling
Swimming/Diving Soccer
Golf Track
Alpine/Nordic Ski Cheerleading
Gymnastics
STEP STEP
1—One Contest 1—Two Contests
2—Three Contests 2—Six Contests
3—Suspended for One Year 3—Suspended for One Year
Violations during co-curricular clubs or activities with no defined season will result in suspension for one quarter.
The suspension penalty for co-curricular clubs and activities shall be based on the total number of interscholastic competitions and in line with the suspension penalties. Co-curricular clubs and activities without interscholastic competitions will have consequences at the discretion of the building Principal or his/her designee.
FIRST OFFENSE (Step 1)
Suspended from active participation according to the suspension penalties. The student must participate in and complete an intervention program deemed appropriate by the District. In the event that the student does not complete the prescribed intervention program, the student will be moved to step 3.
SECOND OFFENSE (Step 2)
Suspended from participation in all activities covered by the Code for triple the first offense.
THIRD OFFENSE (Step 3)
Suspended from participation in all activities covered by the Code for one year from the date of infraction.
Athletic Regulation Administration
Additional rules may be established by coaches/sponsors to this administrative regulation, but must have the written approval of the building events coordinator and principal. Participants and parents must be fully informed of all rules in writing prior to the start of each activity.
It is mandatory for all coaches and sponsors of co-curricular clubs and activities to schedule a meeting with the students and their parent(s) or guardian at which time the Code of Conduct will be explained to the students and their parent(s) or guardian.
It is mandatory for the Principal or designee to have on file for each student involved in an activity the information and consent form, and/or Code of Conduct cover letter signed by the student and parent(s), or guardian.
Athletic Code of Conduct Letter
An Athletic Code of Conduct Letter (Natrona County School District Board Policy) must be signed by student and parent in order to participate in sports.
Athletic Physical Examinations
Students must have a physical examination form on file in the principal's office prior to tryouts and participation in the athletic program. Physical statements must be dated after June 5 to be valid for the upcoming school year. In case of financial hardship, please contact a school official.
Athletic Insurance
Insurance coverage is mandatory for anyone who tries-out and participates in athletics and cheerleading. Natrona County School District #1 does not carry accidental injury insurance which covers students injured at school.
Athletic Medical Assistance
Parents must sign a Parent/Guardian Consent Form For Medical Assistance for athletics in ninth grade. Some out of town hospitals will not administer emergency treatment without such consent.
GRADING & HONOR RECOGNITION
Administrative Regulation Code: 6300
While grades (including other forms of reporting performance) may be useful as rewards and indicators of effort or task completion, their primary function is to report student proficiency and knowledge. They should convey accurate indications of past performance, effectively express current performance, and be reliable for predicting a student's success during the next stage in learning.
Parents should be provided an accurate assessment of their child's ability to understand and apply the curriculum content for their grade-level or courses.
Tier 1: Student Evaluation/Grades
? Teachers must use a grading system approved by a building level administrator. The grading process must not violate Wyoming or Federal Rules or statutes or NCSD #1 policies.
? Teachers may assign grades using a traditional grading scale:
Traditional Grade Scale
A-Excellent 90-100%
B-Above Average 80-89%
C-Average 70-79%
D-Below Average 60-69%
F-Failing 59% and below
or teachers may use an alternative grading system (example):
HS-Highly Successful
FS-Frequently Successful
SS-Sometimes Successful
NT-Needs more time and help
? Items that may be included in the evaluation/grade tier of the NCSD report of student progress should be a compilation of a student's academic achievement and could include personal and academic behaviors and integrity.
? Academic Achievement/Behaviors: performance on homework, class work, tests/assessments, projects, quizzes, group activities, presentations, or other items the teacher may use to measure student knowledge and performance.
? Personal Behaviors: include effort, attitude, participation, classroom behavior, attendance, punctuality (tardiness to class and meeting due dates for assignments), or other positive or negative behaviors that may impact the classroom performance.
? Integrity: examples showing a lack of integrity include plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: copying another's work and representing it as one's own; working with others on projects that are meant to be done individually; looking at or copying another student's test or quiz answers; allowing another student to look at or copy answers from one's test or quiz; using any other method to get/give test or quiz answers; taking a test or quiz in part or in whole to use or give others; copying information from a source without proper attribution; taking papers from other students, publications, or the Internet and representing as one's
own.
The grading system used by the teacher and approved by the building administrator must breakdown how each item above impacts the grade the student earns. The breakdown must be shared with parents and students. For example:
Tests 40%
Class/Home Work 15%
Participation/Attendance 10%
Projects/Presentations 25%
Quizzes 10%
Total 100%
? The grading system should also include how the final grade for the semester or course is determined. For example:
1st Quarter 40%
2nd Quarter 40%
Semester Test 20%
Total 100%
Reporting Student Progress to Parents (Replaces Board Policy 6320)
? There are four major ways in which our schools communicate the student's progress and achievement in school: report cards, progress reports, conferences, and other written reports.
? Reports to parents are sent home a minimum of four times a year, e.g. once each quarter. The system provides a standard report card. Schools may, using shared decision making procedures, develop an addendum to the standard report card that reflects their specific educational program.
? Schools shall follow state regulations and district procedures regarding the reporting of student progress toward meeting district and state standards.
? Schools shall report student progress toward the standards at each parent teacher conference and shall provide a summative report to parents with a copy being retained in the permanent records at the conclusion of the school year or course. This system provides a standards-based performance report for this purpose.
Procedure for Changing of Grades and Grade Appeals by Students or Parents
(Replaces Administrative Regulation 6330)
The person most qualified to assign grades and/or standards performance levels is the classroom teacher. There may be situations when an assigned grade/level may be questioned: in those cases the following procedure should be followed. The purpose of this regulation is to resolve grade disputes in a timely manner that allows the teacher, the student, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) a right to appeal. However, the timelines of this procedure may be waived, if such action is mutually acceptable to all parties if there are mitigating circumstances determined by the Superintendent or designee. The timelines shall be modified as necessary to accommodate vacation, work, or college schedules of the student, parent(s)/guardian(s), teacher, or principal. All meeting(s) in an appeal process shall be held at a time mutually acceptable to the parties
involved.
q As a first step, parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or student(s) are encouraged to meet with the teacher to discuss concerns about grades or grading practices.
q Challenge(s) to grades shall be filed with the principal or designee within twenty (20) student contact days of the student receiving the grade, except during the summer. Due to summer schedules and timeliness of appeals, appeals of grades for the spring semester must be filed twenty (20 calendar days after the grades were distributed.
q A principal of a school, or his/her assistant principal as designated, shall be responsible for receiving and handling grade-change requests. Within five (5) student contact days of receiving notice of a grade appeal, the principal or designee will schedule a meeting of the teacher who gave the grade, the student, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student for the purpose of resolving the grade change request. If the teacher who assigned the grade, the student, or the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not concur with the resolution proposed by the principal, either party may appeal the decision by filing a written request to that effect with the Superintendent within five (5) days of receiving
the resolution proposed by the principal. If there is no agreement on the resolution the teacher assigned grade remains in place until the appeal process is concluded or the teacher agrees to the change in writing.
q The Superintendent shall schedule a meeting within five (5) days of receiving the appeal. The meeting does not need to be conducted within this five (5) days time frame, but shall be conducted as expeditiously as feasible. The Superintendent shall conduct the meeting or the Superintendent may appoint a panel of teachers and others to participate in the meeting and make a recommendation to the Superintendent.
q After evaluating the reasons for the proposed grade change or reviewing the recommendations of the panel, the Superintendent shall approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed grade change. The Superintendent shall not approve a proposed grade change unless he or she finds that:
a. The teacher was not using a grading procedure approved by the building level administrator.
b. The grade or grading process violates Wyoming or Federal rules or statutes or NCSD #1 policies, or
c. The proponent of the grade change has met the burden of demonstrating that the challenged grade was not assigned in accordance with the teacher's established grading procedures.
q The Superintendent shall render a written decision with rationale for the decision no later than 10 (10) school days after the hearing. A copy of the decision shall be delivered by the Superintendent, or designee, to the student the parent(s)/guardian(s), the teacher, and the principal.
q The decision by the Superintendent regarding the grade appeal is final.
Evaluation of Students
Report Cards
Report cards are issued after each grading period. It is the responsibility of each student to see that report cards are taken home. The school will mail the final report card to the parents at the end of the school year. Each report card contains an academic grade and may include a comment code.
A. Academic Grade
Grade of A: Excellent (100 to 90%)
Grade of B: Above Average (89 to 80%)
Grade of C: Average (79 to 70%)
Grade of D: Below Average (69 to 60%)
Grade of F: Failing (59% and below)
B. Mid Quarter Grade Reports
School wide midterm progress reports will be given at the approximate midpoint of each nine-week grading period. These reflect the student's progress and are not permanent grades. It is hoped these mid-term checks will allow students to monitor success in their classes.
Graduation Requirements Have Changed in Natrona County Schools
In 1997 the legislature stated that every student who received a diploma should demonstrate mastery of the nine areas in which standards were to be developed. Natrona County School District’s graduation requirements are designed to provide opportunities for all students to learn the content standards and to demonstrate learning using multiple means of assessment by using a “Body of Evidence” of what they know and are able to do.
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