COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS GUIDELINES

    Any original materials created by students are owned by those students.  Original materials will not be posted on district or school web sites without prior written permission of the student who created the work.  The Principal shall be in charge of monitoring permission to post copyrighted materials.

 

DELIVERIES

Student deliveries (flowers, balloons, etc.) may be delivered to the Office area. These deliveries may be picked up at the end of the school day.

 

DETENTION TIME

    Unexcused absences and discipline may require assigned time. All time must be completed for students to be in good standing and participate in activities.  (See Ineligible List and Athletic/Activity Rules)  This time is to be used in a productive manner for the improvement of study skills and grades.  Detention may be served any morning from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM, every Wednesday from 2:10 to 3:05 and other times as scheduled.

DRUG TESTING POLICY (entire policy is available upon request)

Statement of Need and Purpose

    Recognizing that observed and suspected use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs by students is increasing, a program of deterrence will be instituted as a proactive approach to a truly drug free school.  Through participation in activities, students using illegal drugs pose a threat to their own health and safety, as well as to that of other students.  The purpose of this program is threefold:

    1.    to provide for the health and safety of all students in the listed activities;

2.    to undermine the effects of peer pressure by providing a legitimate reason for students to refuse to use illegal drugs;

    3.    to encourage students who use drugs to participate in drug treatment programs.

    The program is designed to create a safe, drug free environment for students and assist them in getting help when needed.

 

EARLY GRADUATION

    Early graduation applications must be made in the Office prior to August 20.  Early graduates will receive their diplomas at the end of the first semester and will not be eligible for school activities or programs as a student after this date.

 

ENROLLMENT

Class changes will be made during the first 2 days of each semster and must be approved by the principal.

 

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of students and eligible students (those who are 18 or older) are afforded various rights with regard to educational records that are kept and maintained by Unified School District No. 484.  In accordance with FERPA, you are required to be notified of those rights, which include:

1.    The right to review and inspect all of your educational records, except those that are specifically exempt.  Records will be available for your review within 45 days of the day the district receives your request for access.

2.    The right to prevent disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in your educational records to other persons, with certain limited exceptions.  Disclosure of information from your educational records to other persons will occur only if:

a.    we have your prior written consent for disclosure;

b.     the information is considered “directory information” and you have not objected to the release of such information; or  

 

• The district may disclose, without your consent, personally identifiable information to school officials with a legitimate educational interest.  A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); the school board (in executive session); a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary of grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.  A school official has an legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility or duties.

 

•  The district will disclose a student’s education records to officials of another school district in which the student seeks or intends to enroll without your consent and without further notice that the records have been requested or forwarded.

 

3.    The right to request that your educational records be amended if you believe the records are misleading, inaccurate, or otherwise in violation of your rights.  This right includes the right to request a hearing at which you may present evidence to show why the record should be changed if your request for an amendment to your records is denied in the first instance.

4.    The right to file a complaint with the Family Policy and Regulations Office at the US Department of Education if you believe that Unified School District No. 484 has failed to comply with FERPA’s requirements.  The address of this office is 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4074, Washington, DC 20202-4605.

5.    The right to obtain a copy of Unified School District No. 484 policies for complying with FERPA.  A copy may be obtained from Diana Bredehoft, Business Manager, Fredonia USD #484, PO Box 539, Fredonia, KS  66736.

 

 

You have a right to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the above information as directory information.  If you refuse, you must file written notification to this effect with Unified School District No. 484 at PO Box 539, Fredonia, KS 66736 on or before September 1, 2005.  If a refusal is not filed, Unified School District No. 484 assumes you have no objection to the release of the directory information designated.